Fantasy Football Today: FFT Express - Training Camp Questions That Will Define 2025!

Released on July 19, 2025

Introduction

In this episode of Fantasy Football Today’s FFT Express segment, host Adam Aizer and analyst Jamie Eisenberg dive deep into the critical training camp questions that could shape the upcoming fantasy football season. Skipping the advertisements and non-content segments, the discussion primarily revolves around key contract situations, position battles, and specific team dynamics that fantasy managers need to monitor before their drafts.

Key Contract Situations

Jamie Eisenberg highlights the importance of monitoring contract developments for crucial players, particularly focusing on wide receivers Terry McLaurin and Juwan Jennings. These contracts could significantly impact their availability and performance levels, affecting their fantasy value.

• Terry McLaurin & Juwan Jennings:
  "These are scenarios that could be problematic. You know, hopefully they're going to be get extensions if that's what they want and they get, they get their situation settled and then we get those two receivers playing at the level that they were at last year."
  (01:00)

Eisenberg also touches upon other receivers like Cortland Sutton, James Cook, and rookies such as Ray Davis, suggesting that their contract situations and potential roles could influence their draft positions.

Quarterback Position Battles

The discussion shifts to the quarterback spots, with a particular focus on the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints. Anthony Richardson’s health and performance are scrutinized, especially his impact in PPR leagues.

• Anthony Richardson’s Potential:
  "This is a guy based on his running ability could be an absolute league winner if you're taking him with a late round pick."
  (02:16)

Adam Aizer expresses concerns about the reliability of certain quarterbacks, highlighting the inconsistency in performance metrics such as rushing yards, which directly affect fantasy points.

• Adam’s Concerns on Reliability:
  "He basically did that without Chris Olave and Rashid Shahid. So he was the only option. The fact that he was getting 13, 7, 10 and 5 carries for 40, 10, 67 and 12 yards because they were horrible."
  (03:18)

Eisenberg responds by differentiating between PPR and non-PPR leagues, suggesting that Chris Olave’s health and involvement could stabilize quarterback performance and, consequently, their fantasy value.

• Eisenberg’s Counterpoint:
  "If you're drafting in non and half ppr, I would totally agree with you. If you're drafting Chimera in ppr, this is what you should be expecting."
  (04:33)

Cleveland Browns’ Uncertain Quarterback Situation

A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to the Cleveland Browns, focusing on their quarterback turmoil following Deshaun Watson’s departure and the recent issues surrounding Jacoby Brissett.

• Jamie on the Browns’ QB Situation:
  "I'd love to see Joe Flacco be the starter and hold on to the job the majority of the season because I think that would benefit all the pass catchers."
  (06:13)

The discussion addresses the legal and ethical implications of Jacoby Brissett’s arrest for domestic violence, emphasizing the uncertainty it brings to the Browns’ lineup and, consequently, to fantasy managers.

• Adam’s Reflection on Drafting Judkins:
  "I drafted Judkins over Brian Robinson Jr. And it was a tough call for me... this is a very serious situation."
  (07:01)

Eisenberg acknowledges the delicate nature of discussing player arrests and their impact on fantasy football, reinforcing the need for sensitivity.

• Eisenberg on Sensitive Topics:
  "There are victims involved in these situations and, you know, we just never can say it the right way."
  (07:29)

Running Back Position Battles Across Teams

The analysts explore potential running back scenarios in various teams, highlighting how training camp battles could influence draft strategies.

• Jamie on Dallas Cowboys:
  "Javante Williams... does he get a new opportunity here? With the Cowboys to sort of have that J.K. Dobbins type season of being the featured guy on an offense?"
  (08:58)

Other teams mentioned include Jacksonville, New England, Denver, and the Giants, where backups could emerge as valuable fantasy assets depending on who secures the starting roles.

• Impact of Position Battles:
  "There are a lot of backups... we could see who's the backup for the Rams, and that could be, you know, relevant situation as well."
  (07:52)

Jamie emphasizes the importance of monitoring these battles, as rookies and emerging players might offer significant value in the early to mid-rounds of fantasy drafts.

Conclusion

The episode wraps up with Adam and Jamie reiterating the importance of staying informed about training camp developments. They encourage fantasy managers to keep a close watch on contract negotiations, position battles, and player performances to make informed decisions during drafts. With numerous variables at play, staying updated on these key questions will be crucial for dominating fantasy leagues in 2025.

• Final Thoughts:
  "Looking at those situations, I think it's not going to take much for rookie running backs to get pushed up draft boards if you're drafting it with one."
  (09:06)

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