Fantasy Footballers Podcast Summary
Episode: Fantasy Football Podcast 2017 - Top 20 Players & Best Ball Bonanza
Release Date: July 6, 2017
Overview
In this engaging episode of the Fantasy Footballers Podcast, hosts Andy Holloway and Jason Moore delve into two main segments: the Best Ball Bonanza and their highly-anticipated Top 20 Players rankings for the 2017 fantasy football season. The discussion is rich with expert analysis, friendly rivalries, and insightful commentary, making it a must-listen for fantasy football enthusiasts.
Best Ball Bonanza
Timestamp: 06:36 – 13:52
The episode kicks off with the introduction of a new segment, the Best Ball Bonanza, sponsored by Play Draft. Andy and Jason discuss their experiences participating in a recent best ball draft, sharing playful banter about whose team is superior.
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Jason Moore humorously recounts a mix-up with team screenshots, stating, “[00:09:31] Jason Moore: The loser at the end of the season, based on these rosters here that we're going to tell you will be wearing a men's romper during an entire episode.”
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Andy Holloway adds to the camaraderie, emphasizing the importance of strategy in best ball leagues: “[07:11] Andy Holloway: So, like, should I. Should I add, you know, maybe two running backs and three wide receivers and a tight end, but change every single time.”
Jason provides a valuable tip for best ball drafts: “[07:49] Jason Moore: Every time you come up on the clock, reevaluate.”
Their friendly competition sets the stage for a deeper dive into their top strategies and player rankings.
Top 20 Players
Timestamp: 13:52 – 54:20
The core of the episode revolves around the hosts' Top 20 Players rankings. Andy, Jason, and a brief mention of Mike Wright (The Fantasy Hitman) collaboratively curate a consensus list, analyzing each player's potential impact for the upcoming season.
Players Ranked 20 to 16
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20. Marshawn Lynch
- Jason Moore expresses surprise at Lynch's ranking, highlighting his potential if healthy: “[14:32] Jason Moore: If he's healthy, if he's not broken down, he's going to be great.”
- Andy Holloway underscores Lynch’s consistent performance: “[15:39] Andy Holloway: And I think I like him at 20, that's fine.”
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19. Ty Hilton
- Andy Holloway discusses Hilton’s value amidst his average draft position: “[16:27] Jason Moore: Ty Hilton is getting, you know, in theory getting a healthy Dante Moncrief back.”
- Jason Moore adds, “[16:41] Jason Moore: I don't think that they're. You can never argue that Ty Hilton's value.”
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18. Jay Ajayi
- Andy Holloway advocates for Ajayi's potential despite past inconsistencies: “[18:00] Andy Holloway: So J A Jai, I think the sky is the limit for this player.”
- Jason Moore supports Ajayi’s reliability: “[18:46] Jason Moore: ... diversify against the offense scene.”
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17. Michael Thomas
- Jason Moore debates Thomas’s floor vs. ceiling: “[22:31] Jason Moore: ... his floor for Michael Thomas, to me is a super, super high end too.”
- Andy Holloway maintains a cautious stance: “[22:09] Andy Holloway: He always. Yeah, because he's playing.”
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16. Dez Bryant
- Jason Moore emphasizes Bryant’s undervaluation and potential: “[24:03] Jason Moore: ...if he plays 16 games, he's a top five wide receiver. That's a great value to me.”
- Andy Holloway highlights Bryant's talent despite team dynamics: “[24:47] Andy Holloway: ... he did it without that.”
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15. Jordan Howard
- Andy Holloway praises Howard’s rookie season performance: “[25:23] Jason Moore: ...because he did it in that environment.”
Players Ranked 14 to 11
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14. Rob Gronkowski
- Jason Moore underscores Gronkowski’s value despite typically avoiding tight ends: “[27:48] Jason Moore: ...you draft them at their ceiling.”
- Andy Holloway echoes the sentiment, noting Gronkowski as a difference-maker: “[29:05] Andy Holloway: He is a difference maker.”
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13. Mike Evans
- Jason Moore discusses Evans’ consistent talent and potential regression: “[31:26] Jason Moore: ...he is a freakish talent.”
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12. AJ Green
- Jason Moore argues for Green’s inclusion among top receivers: “[31:56] Jason Moore: ...he would have finished in the top three at least had he played a full 16.”
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11. Melvin Gordon
- Andy Holloway and Jason Moore both commend Gordon’s consistency and role: “[33:06] Andy Holloway: ...he was still an RB2.”
Players Ranked 10 to 6
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10. DeMarco Murray
- Jason Moore highlights Murray’s sustained performance across teams: “[35:29] Jason Moore: ...even with Henry on the roster.”
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9. Jordy Nelson
- Andy Holloway compares Nelson to Marshawn Lynch in terms of wide receiver impact: “[38:28] Jason Moore: ...regression potential if he has fewer touchdowns.”
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8. Devonta Freeman
- Jason Moore emphasizes Freeman’s role and team commitment: “[39:17] Andy Holloway: ...he's an important part of the community.”
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7. Odell Beckham Jr.
- Jason Moore praises Beckham’s stellar performance and future potential: “[40:38] Andy Holloway: ...number one wide receiver.”
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6. LaShawn McCoy
- Jason Moore discusses McCoy’s versatility and reliability: “[42:06] Jason Moore: ...guaranteed for that spot.”
Players Ranked 5 to 1
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5. Julio Jones
- Andy Holloway and Jason Moore laud Jones’ consistent dominance and red zone potential: “[45:32] Andy Holloway: ...your favorite quarterback to pick this coming year.”
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4. Antonio Brown
- Jason Moore underscores Brown’s elite performance and reliability: “[46:48] Jason Moore: ...top three wide receiver.”
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3. Ezekiel Elliott
- Andy Holloway and Jason Moore discuss Elliott’s consistency and potential despite off-field concerns: “[50:07] Andy Holloway: ...awarding early running back is crucial.”
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2. Le'Veon Bell
- Jason Moore highlights Bell’s superior performance compared to peers: “[49:18] Jason Moore: ...higher receiving yards and efficiency.”
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1. David Johnson
- Andy Holloway confidently ranks Johnson as the top player due to his dual-threat capability: “[50:05] Jason Moore: ...you draft him to be a workhorse back.”
Notable Quotes
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Jason Moore on Best Ball Strategy
“[07:49] Jason Moore: Every time you come up on the clock, reevaluate.” -
Andy Holloway on Jordan Howard
“[25:23] Andy Holloway: Jordan Howard has already done it in that environment.” -
Jason Moore on David Johnson's Dominance
“[50:07] Andy Holloway: ...you draft him to be a workhorse back because there aren't a lot of them.”
Conclusion
The episode culminates with a strong emphasis on the importance of securing a reliable running back early in drafts, reflecting the hosts' foundational principles for fantasy football success. Andy and Jason encourage listeners to utilize resources like ultimate draftkit.com and the Play Draft app to enhance their draft strategies.
As always, the Fantasy Footballers deliver expert insights wrapped in entertaining banter, ensuring listeners are well-equipped to dominate their fantasy leagues in style.
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