Week 12 podcast

Recap, game previews, sleepers... you know the drill.

Week 11 podcast -- part one

This is part one of our Week 11 podcast, in which we're joined by Alex Dean, co-host of The Replay Booth on The Wire (Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m. central). We discuss the impact of Carson Palmer's injury on the Cardinals, as well as the returns of several stars. We also talk about some guys worth trading for as the deadline approaches.

Part two, which we hope to have posted later today (tomorrow at the latest), will have our standard game previews and projections.

Week 10 podcast

Unfortunately, technical difficulties prevented us from recording the second half show, so this is the first half.

Week 9 podcast

In our Week 9 podcast, we look back at the highs and lows of last week and look ahead to this weekend's games.

Week 8 podcast

In our Week 8 podcast, we look back at the highs and lows of Week 7 and look ahead to the upcoming week. Plus, we debate whether DeMarco Murray will break Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record.

Week 7 podcast

Here's our Week 7 podcast:

Week 5 podcast

In our Week 5 podcast, we look back at the highs and lows of Week 4 and look ahead to this week's games.

*The show was recorded Tuesday, when it looked like Teddy Bridgewater would start for the Vikings. Reports Thursday indicate he's now likely to miss the game against the Packers.
*Also, Carson Palmer now looks unlikely to play for the Cardinals against the Broncos.

Week 3 Podcast

In our Week 3 podcast, we look back at Week 2 and look ahead to this week's matchups.

Note: the show is now airing live every Tuesday from 10p.m.-midnight CT on wire.ou.edu. The process of getting the live show to podcast form has been difficult, which is why we weren't able to post a podcast for last week. However, we think we've gotten everything straightened out, so we should be good to go for the rest of the season. 

Here's the podcast:

Week 1 podcast

Week 1 is here, and we preview each matchup, plus give our Super Bowl predictions. Apologies for the technical glitch in the middle of the show.



-- Ryan and Traci

Preview Show 3

In our 3rd preview show, we discuss draft strategy, analyze a mock draft and talk about which one of us ended up with the better team.



-- Ryan and Traci

Position Rankings

Here, we rank the top 10 players at each skill position. Let us know what you think. 

Quarterback

1. Peyton Manning
2. Drew Brees
3. Aaron Rodgers
4. Cam Newton
5. Mathew Stafford
6. Nick Foles
7. Matt Ryan
8. Philip Rivers
9. Andrew Luck
10. Jay Cutler/Tomo Romo

Running Back 

1. Jamaal Charles
2. LeSean McCoy
3. Matt Forte
4. Adrian Peterson
5. Eddie Lacy
6. Marshawn Lynch
7. Montee Ball
8. DeMarco Murray
9. Reggie Bush
10. Alfred Morris

Wide Receiver

1. Calvin Johnson
2. Demaryius Thomas
3. Brandon Marshall
4. Julio Jones
5. Dez Bryant
6. A.J. Green
7. Alshon Jeffery
8. Antonio Brown
9. Randall Cobb
10. Pierre Garcon

************ If Josh Gordon avoids a suspension, he's No.1, meaning Garcon would fall out of the top 10. 

Tight End 

1. Jimmy Graham
2. Rob Grownkowski
3. Julius Thomas
4. Jordan Cameron
5. Vernon Davis
6. Greg Olsen
7. Dennis Pitta
8. Jordan Reed
9. Kyle Rudolph
10. Martellus Bennett 

Preseason Show 2

In our second preview show, we discuss our sleepers, wherein Ryan possibly loses his mind and goes all in for Josh McCown. Plus, we talk about some overrated and underrated players.



-- Ryan and Traci

We're back: Preseason Show 1

We're back with The Fantasy Football Fix, looking at offseason moves and rookie additions that will make an impact in the league this season. This is the first of multiple preseason shows.



-- Ryan and Traci.

TNF preview -- Show Saturday

Apologies for not having a show last week. We'll be back for this week, but likely not until Saturday. In the meantime, here's a preview of tonight's game between the Redskins and Vikings: 

REDSKINS VS. VIKINGS, 7:30, NFLN: The Redskins running game is starting to heat up, while RGIII continues to struggle. Alfred Morris (121 yards, TD) had a good game, but fullback Darrell Young poached his goal-line carries. Will that be a trend going forward? Even if it is, Morris is still getting plenty of carries to justify him as a rock-solid RB2. RGIII threw for 291 yards and no TDs, and he just doesn’t look like the same QB. Pierre Garcon had a huge game, catching 7 passes for 172 yards. RGIII targeted Garcon 11 times, so it looks like Garcon is definitely the team’s No.1 target. RGIII has a good matchup against the Vikings, but he hasn’t produced like he’s supposed to. There are better options out there than RGIII this week.

The Vikings have the 3rd-worst total defense in the league. Good news for the Vikings is that the Redskins have the 2nd-worst total defense. This should be a big night for Adrian Peterson, who rushed for 140 yards last week. AD is a must-start in all formats. Christian Ponder isn't worth starting, but against the Redskins porous defense, Greg Jennings has a shot at a could game. Consider him a flex this week, especially with Ponder-favorite Kyle Rudolph out with a broken leg. 

Enjoy the game, and we'll have our podcast up on Saturday. 

-- Ryan and Traci. 

Week 8 podcast

In our Week 8 podcast, we look back at the best and worst of Week 7 and look ahead to Week 8.



-- Ryan and Traci

Thursday Night Football Analysis (Podcast tomorrow)

The podcast will be up tomorrow, but in the meantime, here's some analysis of Thursday's game between the Panthers and the Bucs:

While Cam Newton hasn't consistently put up big numbers this season, he's done well against terrible defenses, and that's exactly what he's going up against on Thursday. Newton threw for just 204 yards and one touchdown against the Rams last week, but the Bucs are even worse than the Rams, so expect Newton to perform like he did against the Giants and Vikings earlier this season. Newton is a solid QB1 this week. Running back DeAngelo Williams struggled against the Rams, gaining just 40 yards on the ground. He'll continue to get carries, though, and he has a good matchup this week. Consider him a low-end RB2/flex. Receiver Steve Smith had 69 yards and a TD against the Rams, which is about what you should expect against the Bucs. While the Bucs do have a terrible pass defense, Smith will get all of the attention, meaning someone like Brandon LaFell could have a big game. LaFell isn't a bad sleeper option for a flex spot.

Things just keep getting worse for the Bucs. Doug Martin has a shoulder injury, and he's officially been ruled out of tomorrow's game. That means Mike James will get the start. Don't bother putting James into your lineup, though, as the Panthers boast the league's fourth-best run defense. The Bucs actually didn't play that badly against the Falcons, as QB Mike Glennon threw for 256 yards and 2 TDs. Glennon spent most of the day throwing to Vincent Jackson, targeting VJax 22 times and connecting on 10 of those for 138 yards and both of his TDs. Again, the Panthers have a good defense, but Jackson will get so many looks that it's hard to bench him. Consider him a high-end WR2.

We'll have the podcast up tomorrow afternoon.

-- Ryan and Traci

Week 7 podcast

In our Week 7 podcast, we look back at the best and worst of Week 6 and look ahead to Week 7.



-- Ryan and Traci

Week 6 podcast

In our Week 6 podcast, we look back at the best and worst from Week 5 and look ahead to Week 6.



-- Ryan and Traci

Week 5 Podcast

In our Week 5 podcast, we look back at the best and worst of Week 4 and analyze each matchup of Week 5:

No podcast tonight

No podcast tonight, but one will be going up on Friday with analysis of each game.

Since the Thursday game will have already taken place, here are our thoughts and predictions for that game:

Bills-Browns, 7:30 CST, NFLN: The Browns are still surprisingly looking un-Browns like. Brian Hoyer once again had a good performance, this time throwing for 269 yards and 2 TDs in the win over the Bengals. TE Jordan Cameron continued his breakout season, catching 10 passes for 91 yards and a TD. Cameron, who has had 5 TDs this season, is quickly emerging as one of the league's best TEs, and  is a must-start in all formats this week. Hoyer is a good bye-week replacement against a Bills defense that is 22nd in the league in pass defense. The Bills are even worse against the run, but that doesn't necessarily mean anyone in the Browns backfield is a good start. Willis McGahee carried the ball 15 times but gained just 46 yards, and Chris Ogbonnaya had just 5 carries for 27 yards. This difference between the two came in the receiving game, where Ogbonnaya had 5 catches for 21 yards and a TD. If you have to choose between the two, McGahee is probably a better option in a standard league, but Ogbonnaya presents more upside in a PPR. WR Josh Gordon had 4 catches for 71 yards last week and is a good play against the Bills.

For Buffalo, there are injury concerns in the backfield. C.J. Spiller has an ankle injury and officially didn't practice on Tuesday. Spiller said he's going to try to play, but as of now, things aren't looking good. Fred Jackson (MCL) was limited in practice but looks to have the better chance to play. The Browns surprisingly have the fourth best rushing defense in the league, so Jackson and Spiller might not be your best options this week, especially with both injured. Not a lot to like in the Bills passing game. E.J. Manuel continues to struggle, and No.1 WR Stevie Johnson suffered last week because of it, catching just one ball for -1 yard. Robert Woods had 80 yards and a TD, but don't expect that kind of production out of the rookie every week.

We'll have the full podcast up on Friday.

-- Ryan and Traci