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CHOP: The Guillotine Leagues™ Podcast
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CHOP is the original Guillotine Leagues™ podcast, hosted by Guillotine Leagues™ experts Marcas Grant and Tipp Major, it provides advice for drafting, waiver wire, roster composition, and analyzes the big NFL stories from a Guillotine perspective.
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Guillotine Leagues Rankings Risers & Fallers, ADP Check, Training Camp Buzz, & More! | CHOP
3d ago00:56:54Tap to summarizeFootball-like substance is finally back — and the first real look at 2026 comes Thursday night and what it means for Guillotine LeaguesMarcas Grant and Tipp Major open with the Hall of Fame Game between the Cardinals and Panthers, why Michael Wilson has a path to being Arizona's WR1 under Mike Lafleur's play-calling, and the one young back they're watching most closely in Jonathan Brooks.Then it's an ADP reality check. Tipp walks through what an 18-team league does to your board — why he took Travis Etienne in the SECOND round from the 14 slot, why he's fine reaching on David Montgomery, and which backs he's happy to let the rest of the room draft. The guys also run the week's biggest movers in the Fantasy Life consensus: De'Von Achane, Malik Nabers, George Pickens and Montgomery have all swung, and not all of the movement is worth chasing.In Hype Train or Smokescreen, they sort the camp noise from the real signal on Luther Burden and that Amon-Ra St. Brown comparison, Ashton Jeanty's rumored workload jump, Bo Nix talking up Jaylen Waddle, Travis Hunter's two-way snap count, and the Dolphins receiver quietly climbing the depth chart. Plus: Jahmyr Gibbs' cryptic hold-in comments, and the players Marcas and Tipp think could start slowly in 2026 — Emeka Egbuka, DJ Moore and Rhamondre Stevenson among them.They close by grading the tight end class off Fantasy Life's Safety Scores, from George Kittle and Travis Kelce down through Dalton Kincaid, Harold Fannin, Hunter Henry, Dalton Schultz, Jake Ferguson, Juwan Johnson, Dallas Goedert, Oronde Gadsden, Tyler Warren, T.J. Hockenson, Chig Okonkwo and Sam LaPorta. Who's the safest option in each group? That's the one you want to hear.Topics covered: Hall of Fame Game preview: Cardinals vs. Panthers Drafting in an 18-team league Biggest ADP movers of the week Luther Burden, Ashton Jeanty and Travis Hunter camp buzz Jahmyr Gibbs' hold-in comments Players who could start slowly in 2026 Tight end Safety Scores for 2026 fantasy football
Transcribe →2026 Guillotine Draft Strategy: Safe Veterans & Boom-Bust Picks | CHOP
1w ago00:54:04Tap to summarizePatrick Mahomes is cleared for training camp—but can you trust him as your only quarterback in Guillotine Leagues™? Marcas Grant and Tipp Major break down the biggest fantasy football storylines of the week, including what Mahomes' status means for your draft strategy, which veterans are the safest bets to survive early eliminations, and which boom-or-bust players are actually worth targeting. The guys also react to early 2026 expert draft trends from the King's Classic, debate whether Zero RB is still viable in Guillotine Leagues, and decide if the current draft prices on players like Malik Nabers, David Montgomery, and Michael Pittman are worth paying. Plus, they rank the safest wide receivers by Fantasy Life's Safety Scores and identify the WRs they trust most heading into the season. Topics covered: • Patrick Mahomes training camp outlook • Safe veteran fantasy football picks • King's Classic snake draft takeaways • Zero RB vs. early RB strategy • Guillotine ADP values and fades • Terry McLaurin & Commanders WR outlook • Boom-or-bust players to target • Safest WRs for 2026 fantasy football
Transcribe →Boom or Bust? The Biggest Fantasy Football Gambles for 2026
2w ago00:52:46Tap to summarizeSome players can carry your fantasy team to a championship. Others can end your season before it ever gets going. This week on CHOP, Marcas Grant and Tipp Major break down some of the biggest boom-or-bust players heading into the 2026 fantasy football season. They discuss whether returning from major injuries should change your draft strategy, which risky veterans are still worth targeting, and which rookies have league-winning upside. The guys also react to the latest FSGA CHOP League draft, debate whether running backs are back in Round 1, call out the biggest values and reaches, and finish by ranking the safest running backs using Fantasy Life's Safety Scores.
Transcribe →Win Your Guillotine Leagues™: Draft Strategy + Targets & Fades
3w ago00:53:47Tap to summarizeHappy Bastille Day! 🇫🇷 There's no better way to celebrate than by preparing to survive—and win—your 2026 Guillotine Leagues™ draft. Join Marcas Grant and Tipp Major for the season premiere of Chop as they break down everything you need to dominate your Guillotine League, including draft strategy, roster construction, in-season tips, and the biggest player targets and fades for 2026. Topics covered: • How to play Guillotine Leagues™ • 2026 Guillotine League draft strategy • Best player targets and fades • Fantasy football draft tips • Roster construction and in-season strategy
Transcribe →Bully Battle
Feb 300:44:27Tap to summarizeFantasy football is unpredictable, but your internet price doesn’t have to be. Lock in fast, reliable WiFi with Xfinity’s 5-Year Price Guarantee. Learn more at Xfinity.com Restrictions apply. Select plans only. https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/trackclk/N8667.5415713FLNEWSLETTERLLC/B34798571.436941861;dc_trk_aid=629518088;dc_trk_cid=61649687;dc_lat=;dc_rdid=;tag_for_child_directed_treatment=;tfua=;gdpr=${GDPR};gdpr_consent=${GDPR_CONSENT_755};ltd=;dc_tdv=1 Get ready for your guillotine league draft with CHOP: The Guillotine Leagues™ Podcast! Hosted by Guillotine Leagues™ experts Matthew Freedman and Brian Johnson are breaking down upcoming postseason Guillotine Leagues™: Guilloteenies! Join your own Guilloteenie here (Yes! You can join one starting the divisional week!): https://guillotineleagues.com Postseason Guilloteenies are in full swing and we have a list of the most chopped players from the Conference Championships of Guilloteenie leagues. And we are giving you the advice you need in order to take home a Guilloteenie championship!
Transcribe →Waiver Wire Priorities (& What to Bid) for Super Bowl Guilloteenies
Jan 2700:45:28Tap to summarizeFantasy football is unpredictable, but your internet price doesn’t have to be. Lock in fast, reliable WiFi with Xfinity’s 5-Year Price Guarantee. Learn more at Xfinity.com Restrictions apply. Select plans only. https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/trackclk/N8667.5415713FLNEWSLETTERLLC/B34798571.436941861;dc_trk_aid=629518088;dc_trk_cid=61649687;dc_lat=;dc_rdid=;tag_for_child_directed_treatment=;tfua=;gdpr=${GDPR};gdpr_consent=${GDPR_CONSENT_755};ltd=;dc_tdv=1 Get ready for your guillotine league draft with CHOP: The Guillotine Leagues™ Podcast! Hosted by Guillotine Leagues™ experts Matthew Freedman and Brian Johnson are breaking down upcoming postseason Guillotine Leagues™: Guilloteenies! Join your own Guilloteenie here (Yes! You can join one starting the divisional week!): https://guillotineleagues.com Postseason Guilloteenies are in full swing and we have a list of the most chopped players from the Conference Championships of Guilloteenie leagues. And we are giving you the waiver advice you need in order to get the guys you need to stay above the chop line. Plus, working through a draft as if you’re starting THIS WEEK! We’re talking all this and so much more!
Transcribe →The Stiddler
Jan 2000:47:28Tap to summarizeIf you call yourself a sports fan, you gotta have Xfinity. All the games, all in one place. Learn more at xfinity.com https://shorturl.at/hQeYP Get ready for your guillotine league draft with CHOP: The Guillotine Leagues™ Podcast! Hosted by Guillotine Leagues™ experts Matthew Freedman and Brian Johnson are breaking down upcoming postseason Guillotine Leagues™: Guilloteenies! Join your own Guilloteenie here (Yes! You can join one starting the divisional week!): https://guillotineleagues.com Postseason Guilloteenies are in full swing and we have a list of the most chopped players from the Divisional weekend of Guilloteenie leagues. And we are giving you the waiver advice you need in order to get the guys you need to stay above the chop line. Plus, working through a draft as if you’re starting THIS WEEK! We’re talking all this and so much more!
Transcribe →Waiver Wire Priorities (& What to Bid) for Divisional Round Guilloteenies
Jan 1300:41:46Tap to summarizeIf you call yourself a sports fan, you gotta have Xfinity. All the games, all in one place. Learn more at xfinity.com https://shorturl.at/hQeYP Get ready for your guillotine league draft with CHOP: The Guillotine Leagues™ Podcast! Hosted by Guillotine Leagues™ experts Matthew Freedman and Brian Johnson are breaking down upcoming postseason Guillotine Leagues™: Guilloteenies! Join your own Guilloteenie here (Yes! You can join one starting the divisional week!): https://guillotineleagues.com Postseason Guilloteenies are in full swing and we have a list of the most chopped players from the Wild Card weekend of Guilloteenie leagues. And we are giving you the waiver advice you need in order to get the guys you need to stay above the chop line. In today’s episode: - How much should you spend on JSN? - How much money should you save for future rounds? - Doing a draft for leagues starting in the divisional round! We’re talking all this and so much more!
Transcribe →Postseason Fantasy Football?! (Here’s How to Dominate)
Dec 3000:37:37Tap to summarizeGet ready for your guillotine league draft with CHOP: The Guillotine Leagues™ Podcast! Hosted by Guillotine Leagues™ experts Matthew Freedman and Brian Johnson are breaking down upcoming postseason Guillotine Leagues™: Guilloteenies! What are the strategies in drafting, waivers and roster construction to keep in mind while setting up your lineups for Guilloteenies? We’re here to break it all down and make sure you can enjoy just a little bit more postseason fantasy football! Don't miss out on this essential guide to navigating your fantasy football Guillotine Leagues™ drafts. Tune in to CHOP: The Guillotine Leagues™ Podcast for the Guillotine Leagues™ insights you need to dominate!
Transcribe →SIT Jonathan Taylor in the Championship?!
Dec 2300:56:36Tap to summarizeIf you call yourself a sports fan, you gotta have Xfinity. All the games, all in one place. Learn more at xfinity.com https://shorturl.at/hQeYP Get ready for your guillotine league draft with CHOP: The Guillotine Leagues™ Podcast! Hosted by Guillotine Leagues™ experts Matthew Freedman and Brian Johnson are breaking down the players you may consider fading in Guillotine Leagues™ for Week 17 Or else you may have to FLEX AROUND AND FIND OUT! The name of the game in Guillotine Leagues™ is to just survive. As a result, building out your starting lineup is crucial to your success in this game and these players may have enough question marks to consider fading them in your lineups in week 17! Don't miss out on this essential guide to navigating your fantasy football Guillotine Leagues™ drafts. Tune in to CHOP: The Guillotine Leagues™ Podcast for the Guillotine Leagues™ insights you need to dominate!
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