Fantasy Football Today Express – Super Bowl 60 Fantasy Preview

Patriots vs. Seahawks (February 6, 2026)

Main Theme & Purpose

This episode of Fantasy Football Today Express, hosted by Adam Aizer with analyst Jamey Eisenberg, delivers a focused, data-driven fantasy football preview for Super Bowl 60 (Patriots vs. Seahawks). The discussion centers on Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) strategies, player role analysis, positional matchups, and value selections to help listeners set winning fantasy lineups for the big game.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

DFS Lineup Strategies & Captain/MVP Selection

• Lineups and Approach

  • Jamey Eisenberg mentions having "10 lineups" available on CBS Sports, tailored towards both DraftKings and FanDuel formats, including Seahawks-leaning and Patriots-leaning builds. (02:31)
  • He emphasized mixing key player exposures but consistently picking from the same core group for captain/MVP slots.
  • Captain/MVP Philosophy: Try to maximize potential in the multiplier spot; sometimes differentiate with less common choices (e.g., Hunter Henry or Jason Myers for unique builds). (03:15)
    • “You want to be different if you can. But I think you also want to have the person who's gonna score the most points there too... there’s just always different ways when it comes to the showdown lineup to maximize that.” (03:52 – C, Jamey Eisenberg)

• Quarterbacks Generally Score Most

  • QBs are the usual MVP choice, but correlation is important: “I can't see Sam Darnold having a big game without JSN having a big game.” (04:26 – C, Jamey)
  • JSN's season: 10 games with at least 10 targets, averaging 25.1 PPR points per game in those contests (04:54).

Key Players: Target Volume & Roles

• Seahawks Receiving Options

  • JSN (Jaxon Smith-Njigba): Highest upside; likely to be shadowed by Christian Gonzalez and presented with bracket coverage but remains nearly "matchup proof." (05:25)
  • Cooper Kupp: Regaining form, 11 targets over his last two games, double-digit fantasy points for the first time since October. Three touchdowns this season (06:24–06:34).
  • Rashid Shaheed: "Almost never gets started... two or three" targets per game, 0 offensive TDs with Seahawks. (06:34)
  • Jake Bobo: Total “dart throw and a prayer,” but cheap for DFS. Has 4 catches on the season, but 2 in the playoffs. (06:43; 11:31; 12:57)
  • TE A.J. Barner: Slept on in the playoffs, minimal recent production but previously reliable in regular season's end. (07:10–07:15)

• Patriots Receiving Options

  • Stefon Diggs, Hunter Henry (highlighted for a favorable matchup), Kayshawn Boutte, and Mac Hollins all get targets but not reliably together. (06:51)
  • Austin Hooper: Rarely used, unlikely to exceed two targets per game. (07:07)
  • Demario Douglas: Similar dart throw, but has already scored in the playoffs. (06:47, 12:58)

Running Backs – Workload & Matchups

• Feature Backs with Caveats

  • **Kenneth Walker (SEA): “More explosive,” less competition from George Holani than Stevenson potentially faces from TreVeyon Henderson. Walker gets near-total short yardage/goalline work, averages big games without Charbonnet (18+ PPR, 6 TDs in 3 games with minimal Charbonnet presence). (08:28–09:30)
  • Rhamondre Stevenson (NE): Could see challenges from Henderson (if healthy); Patriots defense makes opposing RBs very inefficient: “No touchdowns to running backs. They're averaging almost two yards per carry. It’s pretty dominant.” (09:53–10:04)
  • Both defenses are among the NFL’s best against the run; both RBs must rely on receiving work to salvage fantasy value. (10:08; 11:12; 14:10)
    • “You have to look at these running backs facing arguably the two best run defenses in the NFL and ask yourself, are they traps?” (14:07 – B, Adam)

• RB Usage & Efficiency

  • Patriots have allowed just two RBs to exceed 13.5 PPR points all year with Milton Williams active. (14:25)
  • Key: Both Walker and Stevenson have been active in the passing game recently; this could be the difference-maker in DFS. (14:49)

Bargain & Differentiator Picks

• Recommended Cheaper Plays
  • Jake Bobo (“If he catches a pass, it may be a red zone pass, it may be a touchdown... he's cheap enough.” – C, 11:31)
  • Rashid Shaheed, Mac Hollins (showed strong target shares before injury), Keisha Booty (possible to benefit from favorable coverage mismatches). (11:27–12:39)
  • A.J. Barner, Austin Hooper, Demario Douglas are also discussed as deeper punts who could “swing a matchup.”

Sample DFS Lineups

• FanDuel (Seattle Slanted):

  • Sam Darnold (MVP), JSN, Cooper Kupp, Rashid Shaheed, AJ Barner, Stefon Diggs (15:30)

• DraftKings:

  • Hunter Henry (Captain), JSN, Drake Maye, Mac Hollins, Rhamondre Stevenson, Seahawks DST (15:51)
    • Rationale: Henry “probably has the best matchup of any player in this game.” DSTs and kickers could be valuable in a projected low-scoring contest. (16:04)

Game Outlook

• Consensus is for a potentially low-scoring, defensive struggle.
• DSTs and kickers might hold sneaky value in DFS builds. (16:27)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Captain Choice in Showdown Slates:
  “You want to be different if you can. But I think you also want to have the person who's gonna score the most points there too, you know...”
  – Jamey Eisenberg (03:52)

• On JSN’s Unique Value:
  “I can't see Sam Darnold having a big game without JSN having a big game... he just has that much upside.”
  – Jamey Eisenberg (04:26)

• On Defensive Matchup Strengths:
  “With Milton Williams alone, two touchdowns to running backs in the first 11 games. In the last four games... no touchdowns, almost two yards per carry. It's pretty dominant.”
  – Jamey Eisenberg (09:53)

• On Trap Potential for RBs:
  “Ask yourself, are they traps? You know, they seem obvious because they're feature backs... but they might have bad games.”
  – Adam Aizer (14:13, 14:17)

Important Timestamps for Reference

| Time | Segment / Topic | |---------|-------------------------------------------------------------| | 02:19 | START: Main DFS discussion begins | | 03:15 | Captain/MVP DFS strategy explained | | 04:26 | Debating likely top scorers: quarterbacks, JSN’s ceiling | | 05:25 | Deep dive: Defensive matchups, covering JSN | | 06:10 | Target shares – WR/TE breakdown both teams | | 08:20 | Transition to RB analysis | | 09:30 | Ken Walker's upside without Charbonnet | | 10:04 | Patriots run defense dominance with Milton Williams | | 11:08 | Summing up offensive strengths and limitations | | 11:17 | Must-haves and bargain recommendations | | 12:39 | Deep sleepers & bargain options discussed | | 13:44 | Injury and utilization notes for Patriots RBs | | 14:07 | Identifying potential traps among top RBs | | 15:23 | Concrete sample DFS lineups for Super Bowl 60 | | 16:27 | General game, DST, and kicker strategy for low scoring |

Final Takeaways

• DFS strategy for Super Bowl 60 involves likely MVP choices among QBs (Sam Darnold/Drake Maye), building around JSN and avoiding overexposure to running backs due to dominant run defenses.
• Finding value requires a willingness to take shots on pass-catchers lower on the depth chart (Jake Bobo, Rashid Shaheed, Mac Hollins).
• Monitor injury news and practice reports for clarity on RB rotations, especially the Patriots' Stevenson's potential timeshare with Henderson.
• Expect the unexpected—with stout defenses, low scores, and unpredictable touchdown sources, lineup differentiation is especially valuable.

(Note: All timestamps above are provided in MM:SS format for reference. Host: Adam Aizer (A), Analyst: Jamey Eisenberg (C), supporting role: Dave Richard (B), Heath Cummings (D), where noted.)