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Just Run the BallEpisode 133: HOT TAKES for the 2025 SeasonThe time has come. Hot takes are what put JRTB on the map! Love them, or hate them, we are back with more hot takes for the season.Cam and Tom Hines each share 4 of their own takes for the season. They may sound crazy now, but just wait!Make sure to listen to last year's hot takes for the 2024 season and see how we did!
2025-09-0338 minJust Run the BallEpisode 131: ESPN Mock Draft with Pat from the "IDK Jim" PodcastMock draft season is here! We have Pat from IDK Jim back on the show. picking at 3, with Tom Hines at 4, and Cam at 9.Who had the best team in this mock?? Let us know!!
2025-07-1846 minJust Run the BallWeek 10 Recap + Trade Scenarios & Shameful Bills!!!Bills....what is going on???? We discuss this week's Shame! with the questionable performance from the Bills, Zappe time, and defenses vs CJ Stroud.
With the trade deadline coming up in leagues we dive into some scenarios from our fantasy leagues on package deals and how they help different teams!
2023-11-1726 minJust Run the BallPlayoff Push: Players to Trade for & Stash + Shameful!Are you looking like you'll be in the playoffs for fantasy? Well if so, you need to PREPARE! We discuss the different players we suggest targeting in trades and picking up off waivers to stash for the playoffs.
This includes low rostered playoffs and important RB handcuffs. We also talk about the struggling talented Bills and 49ers as well as the tough week for Zach Wilson and Tannehill being benched.
2023-11-0940 minJust Run the BallMidseason Madness + Players to TargetWe're approaching the midseason mark and that means time for predictions!!! Who will win the AFC and NFC? Who will come in last in both?
We discuss this as well as players we suggest trading for in fantasy based of injuries, low performances, and sleepers we're targeting!
2023-10-2739 minJust Run the BallWeek 5 Legit or Not + Taylor Swift Conspiracy + BAD Injuries & Shameful!Does Taylor Swift own the Chiefs or pay off the staff? Will the league not allow them to lose? There have been some SKETCHY calls in the past few weeks to help the Chiefs win and we are starting this conspiracy that they are in cahoots!!!
Anyway, we discuss the big injuries sending players on IR like Justin Jefferson, Devon Achane, and more....
2023-10-1233 minJust Run the BallWeek 4 Legit or Not + Kupp and Taylor Return? & Shameful!Ladies and gentlemen it's time for 1st round picks Cooper Kupp and Jonathan Taylor to return!!! Well...maybe. We're not sure yet how this will shake out.
A somewhat slow week for waivers, we discuss some of the top performers from last week and discuss if we believe in the players or their teams.
We had to take the Bengals off the Shameful! segment because they continue to disappoint just like the Giants and Patriots....
2023-10-0538 minJust Run the BallWeek 3 Legit or Not + Shameful! & 70 Points???How can we not talk about the duo of Mustard and Achane with 4 TS's each that led to 70 POINTS for the dolphins. We talk about how they did it and how the Broncos let them.
We discuss players we think have carved out legit roles on their team and others we don't believe in. We also touch upon Mike Williams's 100th injury as well as the pitiful Cowboys loss and whatever the Bears are.
2023-09-2843 minJust Run the BallWeek 2 Legit or Not + Shameful! & Best Divisions in Football???In this episode we go over the Legit or Not players from last week and discuss who we're high or low on. Some new QB's break onto the scene as well as 2 rookie WR's and some RB's in good situations.
Shameful! brings up some of the worst performances of the week and how poor these players and teams did. What are the best divisions in football? You'd be surprised...
2023-09-2151 minJust Run the BallWeek 1 Legit or Not + 9 Point Lineup + Shameful! & Rodgers's ReplacementFootball is HERE and Week 1 was QUITE the week. We go over this week's Legit or Not players of the week, players we believe in and others we're out on.
We also compare the perfect (and draftable) 255 point lineup and compare it to the 9 point lineup from players who sucked.
We have a new segment too - Shame! Where Tom Hines gets to go off about the most embarassing performances of the week. Enjoy!!
2023-09-1443 minJust Run the BallOfficial 2023 Sleeper LineupsFor this episode we both share our lineups of players who we consider to be great values going into the season. We have a full lineup with 1 QB, 2 RBs, 2 WR, TE, Flex, and yes, even a kicker and defense!
We talk about the players and values we like going into the season and hope to be more accurate than last year!
2023-09-0746 minJust Run the BallTop 15 TE RankingsIn this episode we finish up or positional rankings with the Top 15 Tight Ends!
There are locks like Kelce and Andrews but who has the chance to break into the top 5 next year? If you like drafting TE's late, who are some of the best guys to draft in later rounds?
Make sure to check out our rankings for QBs, RBs, and WRs as well!
2023-08-1930 minJust Run the BallTop 15 QB RankingsIn this episode we discuss our Top 15 QB Rankings as we discuss starters, fringe guys, and the potential #1 QB on the year.
Will Geno Smith break back into the top 10? Can Daniel Jones repeat his rushing from last year? How high can Justin Fields finish?
Find out with our QB Rankings!
2023-08-0250 minJust Run the BallTop 30 WR Rankings - WR #1-15In this episode we discuss our Top 15 Wide Receivers for the offseason going into the season! We discuss our different stances on trusting Cooper Kupp, Garrett Wilson's potential, and what DeAndre Hopkins can do on the Titans offense.
Check out our WR #16-30 episode as well to hear about our Top 30 WR's for the season!
2023-07-2750 minJust Run the BallTop 30 WR Rankings - WR #16-30We're bringing you our wide receiver rankings for the offseason as we start our top 30 with wide receivers 16-30 in this episode discussed.
We talk about who we like and who we have concerns about as well as one of Tom Hines's spicy takes of the year regarding Russell Wilson. Let's ride!
2023-07-2038 minJust Run the BallTop 25 RB Rankings - RB 1-12In episode 2 of our RB Rankings we discuss the Top 12 RB's in the 25 we have ranked. We discuss some players we are close on and why they are ranked where we are. We discuss discrepancies on different players on where we have them ranked and why we are positive and negative on them.
We discuss Bijan Robinson, Jonathan Taylor, and our same Top 2 RB's for the rankings!
2023-06-2346 minJust Run the BallTop 25 RB Rankings - RB 13-25We're kicking off our Offseason Rankings with our Top 25 Running Backs going into the 2023 season. In this episode of offseason rankings we go through the bottom 25 with RB 13-25 before we get into the Top 12!
We discuss guys we agree and disagree on and explain our views on discrepancies between our individual and consensus combined rankings used for this episode!
2023-06-1540 minJust Run the BallBiggest Offseason Free Agency MovesThis offseason has been a wild one for free agency with tons of big names on new teams! For this episode, we go over the biggest players at each main fantasy position and talking about the new team they are on. We discuss if this helps or hurts their value for next year!
2023-04-2037 minJust Run the BallWe're Back! Comparing 2022 and 2021 Top Fantasy PlayersIt's been a while but we are back for our offseason series! In this episode we sum up the top players of 2022 and compare them to the top from 2021. We discuss RB, WR, QB, ant TE diving into the Top 5 at each position, average points, and comparing and contrasting.
More episodes are coming soon, hope you enjoy!
2023-04-0739 minJust Run the BallSuper Bowl LVII + Absurd Bets & Player PropsThe Super Bowl is finally here! As we finish the 2022 season we go over the big game and some fun bets and props to watch for. The Super Bowl is the king of dumb bets like "QB to record over 0.5 receptions", "FG to hit the post", and "Octopus".
We go over our favorite bets and lines as well as our projected winner!
2023-02-1127 minJust Run the BallJust Run the Ball Season Awards Episode!!In our first ever awards episode we discuss the results with your help - the fan votes! We have 8 different categories and never before awarded awards unique to us!
Biggest Bust, Bustiest Big, Should Retire Immediately, Biggest TD Vulture, Best Tom Hines Pronunciation, Best value, Most concussions, and Worst JRTB Take. Let us know which one surprised you the most!
2023-02-0824 min2023-01-2723 minJust Run the BallDivisional Round Playoff GamesIt's the divisional round of playoffs and we have 4 games left with 8 teams looking to advance! With 2 games on Saturday and 2 on Sunday there is a lot to watch for based on how teams performed last week. We discuss our picks for most competitive games, biggest locks, and situations to watch this weekend!
2023-01-1926 minJust Run the BallWild Card Weekend!!!!! - Playoffs Round 1Wild Card Weekend is here with 2 games on Saturday, 3 on Sunday, and 1 on Monday night! We have big matchups and potential upsets to watch each day with some key players injured as well. We go over each matchup, give our thoughts, predictions, and discuss the key injuries, best games, and worst blowouts that we expect from this week!
2023-01-1332 minJust Run the BallLast Week of Regular Season! Games to Watch and Playoff ScenariosThe final week of the regular season is here! Many teams will say goodbye to their playoff dreams as others will make it. We outline the top games to watch this week and playoff scenarios to tune into.
Who will get the #1 seed in the NFC and AFC? Can the Packers or Lions make the #7 seed? Who will win the AFC South?
2023-01-0633 minJust Run the BallPlayoff Scenarios + Wild Card PushAs we come up on the last 2 weeks of the regular season, we dive into EVERY scenario for teams to make the playoffs. The AFC has one 2 more spots open for the playoffs and the NFC has 3 up for grabs. We discuss the most likely and also crazy scenarios for these different teams to make playoffs.
We talk about OUR predictions and how one entire division could make playoffs!! Being our last episode of 2022 we want to thank you all for listening to us this year and looking forward to 2022!!!
2022-12-3037 minJust Run the BallAdd and Drop Players for Fantasy PlayoffsThe playoffs are here! Hopefully you're still in..... But with the playoffs coming it means time to add and stash some sleepers who could be league winners down the stretch. With this, there are the players you must get rid of and finally drop. This is where we come in, sharing our add and drop players!
2022-12-1535 minJust Run the BallEarly Playoff Predictions - AFC & NFC + Wild CardsWeek 14 is coming up so we decided to talk about our picks for the playoffs coming up. Some divisions are close and others are super spread out. We have some teams currently in who we expect to stay in, and other teams on the cusp who we think can make the wild card!
2022-12-0834 minJust Run the BallWeek 14 Playoff Push + Trade Deadline!In this episode we discuss the Fantasy Trade Deadline and players we are looking to target. We talk about players who have had some down weeks who finish with favorable matchups and also some sleepers who we think could explode in the fantasy playoffs.
Make sure to check your trade deadline and waivers to prepare for the playoffs and making sure you get in!
2022-12-0632 minJust Run the BallThanksgiving Special + What We're Thankful forHappy Thanksgiving!! We go over things we are thankful this year throughout fantasy football with players that we were correct about or surprised us.
We also go over the 3 games on Thanksgiving and start/sit players for Week 12!
2022-11-2331 minJust Run the BallWeek 11 Injury Report + Temp Check + Start/SitAfter a tough week 10 there were several key injuries for top NFL players like Cooper Kupp, Zach Ertz, and Jerry Jeudy. What do you do now? Listen to this episode, that's it!
We go over the injuries of these players and how to deal with each player based on the situation as well as temperature check on players and start/sits for the upcoming week!
2022-11-1834 minJust Run the BallWeek 10 Temperature Check (Hot/Cold Teams & Players) + Start/SitAfter a big week of upsets and surprising wins, we dive into what this means for some of the league's most polarizing teams and players. Which teams are ice cold? Heating up? On fire? No, this is not beer pong!
We also discuss some start and sit options with players who have been down and some sleepers you should watch for!
2022-11-1029 minJust Run the BallNFL Trade Deadline Recap - Upgrade or Downgrade?The NFL trade deadline has come and gone with some big names moving around. Jeudy? Cooks? Kamara? Well......no but there are some big names for RBs and Wrs along with some defensive players we touch upon.
We go through the biggest names on their new teams and if the trade helps or hurts their value for fantasy!
2022-11-0423 minJust Run the BallWeek 8 Trick or TreatWeek 8 is here and we have a new Halloween special segment trick or treat! We go through some players and decide if they will be a trick or a treat in your lineup. Huge moves from teams this week, Christian McCaffrey to the 49ers, James Robinson to the jets, and other players who are back after missing some time due to injury or PEDs. Listen in to find out who to start and who to be scared of.
2022-10-2836 minJust Run the BallWeek 7 Temperature Check (Hot/Cold Teams & Players) + Bye Plug insWeek 7 is upon us and we're coming in hot (or cold) with teams and players that we're discussing if they are hot or cold. Some teams have been getting a ton of hype or hate and we discuss if we are hot or cold on them.
Week 7 is also a BRUTAL bye week with Top 10 Fantasy QBs, WRs, and TEs unusable from the Bills, Eagles, Vikings, and Rams. We give our fill ins for each of the positions for the week!
2022-10-2034 minJust Run the BallWeek 4 Legit or Not + Broncos Country???With another abysmal prime time game we can finally close the book on if Russell Wilson and Matt Ryan are still good. This game was terrible to watch and neither team could score a touchdown. We discuss this game along with summarizing the games from Week 4 and look for some positivity in Week 5.
We give some start and sit advice for the upcoming week!
2022-10-0827 minJust Run the BallWeek 3 Recap: Legit or Not + Start/Sit and Waivers for Week 4There are still two undefeated teams and hyped up teams that have choked. What can we expect moving forward? Will the Eagles and Dolphins continue their dominance? Can the Bucs come back? Will Lamar have another MVP year? We answer it all!
We also discuss our start and sit players for the week along with waiver wire pickups. LOOK AT THE BACK UP RBS!!!
2022-09-3043 minJust Run the BallWeek 2 Recap: Legit or Not + Start/Sit for Week 3We now have a second week of football to help us figure out some players and teams that confused us after just one week of football. But there are still many questions! What teams and players may be over looked or undervalued, which players are legit, and which are not.
And with tough options at each position, we outline our favorite start and sit targets for Week 3!
2022-09-2247 minJust Run the BallWeek 1 Recap: Legit or Not + Start/Sit for Week 2After Week 1 of the season we're bringing you our new segment "Legit or Not" discussing teams, players, and situations in the NFL and discussing if we agree that they are legit, or don't believe it at all.
We also discuss start/sit candidates for Week 2, making tough decision between boarderline flex players and explaining why they are worth a start or better on the bench for Week 2.
2022-09-1544 minJust Run the BallOur Value Player Pick Lineups (Sleepers + Breakouts for the Season)Football is here!!! We are sharing our full lineups for value player picks for the upcoming season with a QB, 2 RBs, 2 WRs, TE, Flex, and OF COURSE Defense and Kicker. We both discuss each of our full lineups of players and why we like them as sleepers or breakouts.
You've probably drafted by now but make sure to grab some of these guys!!
2022-09-0825 minJust Run the BallWay Too Early Playoff Predictions - Who's in and Who's Out?Yes the season hasn't started yet so this is a perfect time to discuss NFL playoffs. We discuss the AFC and NFC, talking about teams from last year that we could see falling out of the playoffs next year, and teams that we think have a shot to make it.
With one of the biggest off seasons ever in football, we have some bold predictions of teams that will take a step forward or a step back!
2022-08-2337 minJust Run the BallOur Top 7 Fantasy Draft TipsWith draft season underway we wanted to share 7 of our most important draft tips on how to draft the best team possible. Make sure you are prepared going into your draft, know your pick number, and don't blow it!
The draft is very important as it may determine if you love or hate your team this coming year!
2022-08-1725 minJust Run the BallTraining Camp Hype + Players/Situations to FollowNFL training camp is here which means reports every day hyping up or downplaying rookies, veterans, injuries, and everything else. We cut through it all and tell you what you really need to follow for big stories and potential fantasy starters or sleepers.
With matchup battles you want to make sure you draft the right player not just because reports say he did well one day but because it makes sense! Things will continue to change in the next few weeks so we outline what to monitor!
2022-08-1030 minJust Run the Ball2022 Season Rankings: Tight Ends (Top 20)In our FINAL installment of our preseason rankings we dive into our Top 20 Tight Ends for the season. With such a challenging position there are some top dogs and good values within the top 10 and then our next 10.
Tight Ends may not be super exciting but they can be if you draft well! Make sure to check out all 4 of our rankings episodes to stay up to date and let us know what you agree/disagree on!
2022-08-0433 minJust Run the Ball2022 Season Rankings: Wide Receivers (Top 30)Our pre season Wide Receiver ranks are here! With one of the most volatile positions to predict, we have many differing opinions on placements, breakout, and bust candidates for the year.
We share guys we are high and low on based on current ADP and players we are expecting a lot from in the upcoming season! Make sure to check out our QB and RB rankings episodes to stay up to date with our rankings!
2022-07-2659 minJust Run the Ball2022 Season Rankings: Running Backs (Top 30)In this episode we discuss our rankings for the Top 30 Running Backs going into the 2022 season. We discuss players we are high on and those we are looking to avoid. Coming off a rough season for RB's we look to minimize risk in the early rounds.
Possibly the most important position but also one of the riskiest, it is important to know who to target! Make sure to check out our QB Rankings episode as well!
2022-07-1259 minJust Run the Ball2022 Season Rankings: Quarterbacks (Top 20)It is time to break out the rankings for the upcoming 2022 NFL season!!!! We're starting with Quarterbacks, diving into our top 10 guys for the best starters and then 11-20 boarderline starts/back ups.
Cam and Tom Hines both have their own Top 20 Rankings so the averages are taken for Just Run the Ball's Top 20 Quarterbacks. Make sure to keep a look out for our rankings for the other positions coming soon!
2022-07-0749 min
Just Run the BallElectric Mock DraftWe have Aleks from Pinpointed Sports join us on the first Mock Draft of the season. In this 10 team PPR draft we have picks 2, 6, and 9 to each discuss our strategy from different spots in the draft.
We each talk about players we like/don't like in certain parts of the draft along with value picks. Who drafted the best team?????
2022-06-2255 minJust Run the BallCraziest Offseason Moves: WRsWith so many players moving around this offseason, there were many wide receivers moving around to different teams which means some big upgrades for the new teams and downgrades for the teams they left.
We discuss some of the biggest trades and signings and our expectations for these players. Be sure to check out our QB offseason episode as well because there were so many important moves to know about before draft season is here!
2022-06-1539 minJust Run the BallCrazy Offseason Moves: QBsIt's been one of the craziest NFL offseasons history!! So crazy that we waited until the trades and signings died down in order to do a recap of the biggest one.
In this episode we talk Quarterbacks. As the most important position on the team, it is essential for fantasy, affecting everyone on the offense. We talk about some of the biggest QB moves and how they affect the other players on the team
2022-06-0730 minJust Run the BallTop 10 TEs - Consistency RankingsWith the FINAL episode of our 2021 season consistency rankings we finish with Tight Ends. As the lowest scoring and most unpredictable position, we discuss how essential the top players are before a significant drop off in production for the rest.
Make sure to check out our other 5 consistency episodes with running backs, wide receivers and quarterbacks!
2022-05-2636 minJust Run the BallTop 15 QBs - Consistency RankingsQuarterbacks!!! RBs and WRs are important, but who's at the top of your lineup? QBs!! We have old legends and young super stars in our Top 10 and Top 15 finishes from last season.
As usual, we discuss the consistency rankings from last year and talk about projections for next year along with comparisons of different players on the list!
2022-05-1943 minJust Run the BallTop 25 WRs (11-25) - Consistency RankingsWe round out the top 25 wide receivers from last season with a few sets of teammates and several players that finished with almost identical numbers. But how can we differentiate? CONSISTENCY!
We get into the consistency rankings on who surprised, who disappointed, and some thoughts on next year as well!
2022-05-1036 minJust Run the BallPerfect NFL Draft PredictionsWell if there's one thing we don't really know - it's more than 5 players in the draft! But what we do know - is what each team needs or SHOULD look for in the draft in Round 1 and later. With the offseason, this is the most exciting live football event we will get until the preseason.
We discuss every pick from 1-32 about each team and what we believe they should look for. These are all definitely 100% serious as well and we will back every pick to the grave
2022-04-2552 minJust Run the BallTop 10 WRs - Consistency RankingsWhat a year for Wide Receiver Leader Cooper Kupp scoring almost 100 more points than second place Davante Adams!! But how consistent was Kupp game to game, week to week? And what about the other new faces in the Top 10 like Deebo Samuel, Justin Jefferson, Ja'Marr Chase, and Hunter Renfrow???
We discuss how Wide Receivers DOMINATED over Running Backs in a surprising year for WR value. Though points and consistency-wise these players looked better than many top RBs, we discuss which ones consistently helped you week to week and which ones were boom or bust with barely any...
2022-04-1041 minJust Run the BallTop 25 RBs (11-25) - Consistency RankingsHow can you tell the difference between Broncos backs Javonte Williams and Melvin Gordon with almost identical stats?? Consistency!!
In this second episode for Running Back Consistency Rankings we dive into the top 15 RBs right outside of the top 10. Once again, these consistency rankings are a great way to compare players close in rankings and how to make a final decision on who to pick when it's draft day.
2022-03-2846 minJust Run the BallTop 10 RBs - Consistency RankingsWe're starting our off-season episodes with some player consistency stats we've looked into and created. We're starting off with the Top 10 Running Backs from the 2021 season, talking about their ups and downs.
We have some stats that we made to measure each player's consistency throughout every game of the season. This information will help give some insight and information on players who you could count on week in and week out, and others who really screwed you.
This is some good inside information to have about these top players at the RB position!
2022-03-0935 minJust Run the BallThe Super Bowl! Premium Picks & Bold BetsThe Super Bowl is upon us as the Bengals take on the Rams in LA. Neither team was really expected to make it this far so it will be an interesting game for sure! We discuss who we think will win on Sunday in this episode.
Also, for Fantasy purposes, we talk about each of our lineups for the Captain Showdown and discuss a bunch of ridiculous prop bets you probably shouldn't take but we will.
Be sure to check out our new logo and T-shirts as well!
2022-02-1029 min
Just Run the BallChampionship Recap + Brady Retiring + Rodgers Leaving?In this episode we start with a recap of the Bengals win over the Chiefs and the Rams win over the 49ers to bring both winners to the Super Bowl.
We also had to discuss the biggest retirement possibly ever in football. . .Tom Brady! We talk about what this means for the Bucs and the league in general.
Another big question mark in the NFL is Aaron Rodgers. Will he stay in Green Bay? Or is he done? Find out what we think!
2022-02-0429 minJust Run the BallAFC & NFC Championship PredictionsThe NFC and AFC Championship matchups are set! There are some new and unexpected teams with no #1 seeds left! We have the #2 Chiefs vs. #4 Bengals in the AFC and the #4 Rams vs. #6 49ers in the NFL: winner of each will make it to the Super Bowl!
In this episode we discuss who we like in the matchups this week and moving forward!
2022-01-2729 minJust Run the BallAFC & NFC Championship PredictionsThe NFC and AFC Championship matchups are set! There are some new and unexpected teams with no #1 seeds left! We have the #2 Chiefs vs. #4 Bengals in the AFC and the #4 Rams vs. #6 49ers in the NFL: winner of each will make it to the Super Bowl!
We recap last week's games and discuss our picks for the weekend and who we see moving on the the Super Bowl!
2022-01-2629 minJust Run the BallNFL Playoffs Round 1: NFCIn this second episode of our first round predictions we focus on the NFC with some matchups we agree and disagree on and discuss why. Can Brady and the Bucs do it again this year? We took most of the NFC teams over any AFC teams earlier this year, is that still the same?
Check out this episode along with the AFC and let us know what you think of our predictions for this round and moving forward!
2022-01-1426 minJust Run the BallNFL Playoffs Round 1: AFCWeek 1 of the NFL Playoffs start this weekend! We're going over each of the 6 matchups in the AFC and NFC and starting off with the AFC games. We have 3 great games coming up and discuss who we like in each matchup.
We also made a bracket for our predictions so check out our NFC episode as well!
2022-01-1415 minJust Run the BallWaiver Picks of the Year Pt. 2: Pickups & HandcuffsFor Part 2 of our Waiver Picks of the year we discuss some of the players that may have been drafted but dropped early on and available off the waiver wire. This may have been due to injuries or just overall poor performances to start the season.
Handcuffs are super important and underrated too as you need find and grab guys who can fill big shoes for high profile running backs who may be out for the season or even just a few games. These guys are plug and play with huge value!
2022-01-1121 minJust Run the BallWaiver Picks of the Year Pt. 1: Undrafted PlayersIn this first part of our Waiver Picks of the Year Episode we discuss the players that weren't drafted or targeted during fantasy drafts. These guys either weren't known or were backups we didn't think off who blew up after injuries to some top players.
All of these guys siezed their opportunity when it was given!
Check out Waivers Part 2 next when we discuss mid season waiver picks and the best handcuffs of the season!
2022-01-0717 minJust Run the BallLeague Winning PlayersEarly rounds are important in fantasy but every single round matters when you have a chance to grab a Top 5 player in round 9. Figuring out who these players are is very challenging but can be make or break when playoffs come around.
We discuss the best players and best valued players in fantasy this year. Chances are if you had any of these playoffs, you're trying to win your championship this week.
2022-01-0329 minJust Run the BallNFC Playoff PredictionsPart 2 of our episode predictions focuses on the NFC and the divisions within. A slightly different division with many teams either at the top with a few losses or slightly below .500 (with wild card chances).
Some of these divisions seem pretty much locked up but we discuss the ones that are NOT as well as NFC Championship predictions.
Make sure to listen to AFC predictions as well as we will revisit the topic when playoffs begin in 5 weeks!
2021-12-1028 minJust Run the BallAFC Playoff PredictionsIn this two-part episode we discuss the teams at the top of each division in the AFC and explain if we think they will finish the season on top or be dethroned. With 5 weeks left in the regular season, there are many tight divisional matchups coming up.
We also give our wild card and AFC Championship picks on who will make it the farthest.
Make sure to check out our NFC Playoff episode tomorrow as well!
2021-12-0828 minJust Run the BallWeek 13 Picks: Cam, Kyle & JohnnyIt's the 2nd to last week of the regular season and crunch time for Fantasy! Many divisional matchups make for close games and we go through who we have for each matchup.
Tough week last week for picks so we're hoping for a better one for week 13!
2021-12-0610 minJust Run the BallTrade Deadline + Playoff PushWe're coming down to the end of the regular (fantasy) season which means a big push for those playoff spots. Many of us have big matchups in these next two weeks in order to solidify a spot in playoffs, move up the ranks, or even...not come in last place!
The league trade deadlines are also coming up within the next few days so make sure to make smart trades for the position you're in. If you're in a tough spot, full send away! And if you're sitting pretty, take a hit this week for some injured...
2021-12-0229 minJust Run the BallWeek 12 Picks: Cam & JohnnyWeek 12 brings a ton of divisional matchups as we discuss our picks for the week. It's getting tough and we're expecting a lot of close games! A lot of teams with similar records are playing today so we're expecting some close games.
Let us know what you think of our picks!
2021-11-2821 minJust Run the BallThanksgiving Football + Predicting BreakoutsWe bring on Aleks from Pinpointed Sports to help us discuss the 3 different matchups we have on Thanksgiving this Thursday. We discuss which teams we like for each game and why each of us thinks they are right.
With the strange Thanksgiving football phenomenon...who will go off this year!! It used to be Calvin Johnson on the Lions, then Ezekiel Elliot on the Cowboys. Who will it be this year?
Listen to what we expect!
2021-11-2420 minJust Run the BallStuds & Sleepers Pt. 2: QBs & TEsPart 2 of Studs & Sleepers focuses around quarterbacks and tight ends. The quarterback position is usually quite deep, but tight end is pretty hard. We discuss who we like moving forward to lead the league and some appealing sleeper options you should grab.
Every upset makes fantasy that much harder to predict but here are our thoughts after week 10!
2021-11-2127 minJust Run the BallStuds & Sleepers Pt. 1: RBs & WRsFor part 1 of this 2 parter we dive into both of our top Running Back and Wide Receiver players for the rest of the season and each discuss a sleeper who is currently outside of the top 20. These players are chosen based of recent performance, schedule, or just overall gut feeling and immense knowledge.
It's hard to tell who will be at the top of their game by the end of the season, but hopefully we're close. Check out part 2 for Quarterbacks and Tight Ends tomorrow!
2021-11-1825 minJust Run the BallTop 10 NFL Teams (After Week 9)It's already the halfway point in the NFL season and we just finished a big week of upsets from some of the top teams in the league. Because of this, we decided to weigh in and discuss who we think the top 10 teams are in the league right now.
It's pretty easy to tell which teams are good and which aren't but what separates the top 5 from 6-10??? Just give it a listen! We answer all.
2021-11-1130 minJust Run the BallWeek 9 Picks: Cam & Tom Hines + Stellar AdviceWe're approaching the halfway mark in the season ahhhhhh!!!! A few more byes this week make it a little tougher to choose games and set your line ups but we are here with all the knowledge you could ever need.
We have some spicy lone wolf picks which may make or break some of our picks. Hoping we don't have another 3 way tie.
2021-11-0717 minJust Run the BallMajor Injuries + Trades + Weird Events & What They All Mean!Why do my players always get injured???? Trade deadline was this week and there are notable injuries and trade stories that are important to fantasy. There are also some players that may never play football again.
There's big names, medium names, small names, we discuss them all and how it impacts fantasy moving forward. You never know when your star player is going to make a stupid decision so load up your bench! Get backups! Week 9 is upon us!
2021-11-0329 minJust Run the BallBuy, Sell, or Drop Players for Week 8After Week 7 there were some notable blowouts, upsets, and surprisingly close games. This brings IMPORTANT information for fantasy. Deeper into the season it's approaching time to get rid of those players you've been waiting on since draft day. Haven't gone off yet? They probably won't!!!
Then there's guys you want to target, lock into and trade for. Players who just went off, players who are down right now, or ones coming back from injury. This episode we discuss our positives and negatives moving forward!
2021-10-2729 minJust Run the BallHUGE Takeaways Across All Week 6 Games (Pt. 2)Here is part 2 as we discuss the rest of the Week 6 games. Big plays, big names, aaaaand players who suck.
2021-10-2327 minJust Run the BallHUGE Takeaways Across all Week 6 Games (Pt. 1)We go through all of the matchups this week in a two part episode. We talk about each matchup, what we expect from the team moving forward and players we do and don't like moving forward.
In this episode we discuss: Bucs/Eagles, Dolphins/Jags, Vikings/Panthers, Chargers/Ravens, Rams/Giants, Texans/Colts, and Chiefs/WFT
2021-10-2129 minJust Run the BallPicks for Week 6: Cam, Tom Hines, & JohnnyWeek 6 brings on the first rounds of byes which means less to choose from but still some solid matchups! A lot of injuries and sick or terrible coaches not with their teams this week affects some games too.
Hope you listened to our advice last episode and maybe we'll get you a win!
2021-10-1714 minJust Run the BallBuy, Sell, or Drop Players for Week 6Week 5 of the NFL season just finished up which means we're starting to get a pretty fair sample size on how players will be this season. Some stars are looking like busts, and some sleepers are looking like stars. It's important to keep up with everyone's performance and make moves.
We outline which players we're targeting based on slow starts or recent booms. Make sure to always buy low and sell high. If someone you're targeting has a bad week, sell them, if you have someone on your team you hate who goes off, sell!!!
2021-10-1329 minJust Run the BallPicks for Week 5: Cam, Kyle, & JohnnyIt's week 5 and we're sharing our picks for the week with some big games this week! Can the Chiefs bounce back against the on fire Bills? Will the Titans ever win a game again?
Listen to who we have this week as we look to dethrone Tom Hines who has won both weeks!
2021-10-1019 minJust Run the BallPicks for Week 4: Cam, Kyle, & JohnnyWeek 4 is here with some strong matchups that are must-watch games. Divisional matchups and several 3-0 teams with some tough challenges. We go through who we like in each game and will keep track throughout today and tomorrow.
Great games at each different time slot this week!
2021-10-0321 minJust Run the BallTrade for These Players + Week 3 RecapIn this episode, I outline players that I'm confident in and would suggest trading for if you can. Some of these players just came off big performances and you need to snatch them up right away, and other players have high potential so you have to buy low now!
Get out there and make some trades!
2021-10-0120 minJust Run the BallPicks for Week 3: Cam, Tom Hines, Kyle, & JohnnyThis episode we go around and discuss our picks for every Week 3 Matchup with guests Kyle and Johnny from the New York Giants. All 16 matchups are discussed and why we think each team will win.
We'll be keeping track to see who is the most accurate by the end of the week. Winner gets $1 million.
2021-09-2624 minJust Run the BallWaiver Wire Pickups & Week 1 BreakdownDid you listen to our "Starts & Sits" episode for week 1? Well if you listened to our advice, you started some guys who killed it! No, we are not fortune tellers, but our predictions worked out for players we did and did not like.
The post week 1 waiver wire is always a mess of "will this guy continue to play well all season, or was this one game a fluke?". After a crazy week 1 with blowouts, injuries, and surprise breakouts/busts, we discuss which ones we're buying and which ones we're holding off on.
2021-09-1528 minJust Run the BallWeek 1 is Here: Starts & SitsThe moment we've all been waiting for. . .the 2022 Super Bowl matchup. . .Buccaneers vs Cowboys on Thursday Night Football!! Ok maybe not but we do have football starting which means it's time to think about who to start or sit for your first matchup of the year that you're really gonna want to win to start the season off right!
We discuss our Starts and Sits for Week 1 based off of several different factors like matchups, injuries, and overall value. If these all work out we'll look pretty smart...
2021-09-0929 minJust Run the BallLate Round Sleepers + Starting QB's and Injured RB'sIn this episode we recap some of the biggest league news in the past few weeks. We discuss starters, trades, injuries and some decisions we think are questionable at best. Each of these moves affects different players for fantasy positively or negatively.
We also both talk about 2 sleepers each who you can snag in the later rounds without giving up too much. These late round fliers come at a low cost and could have real value due to ideal situations on the offenses.
Tip off is less than a week away!
2021-09-0329 minJust Run the BallNFL Fantasy Mock Draft (Picks 1/5/10)In this episode, Tom Hines and I join Aleks from PinPointed Sports for this mock draft on NFL.com. I have the 1st pick, THines with the 5th, and Aleks with the 10th pick in a 10-team, PPR league snake draft.
We discuss the differences in rankings from NFL to ESPN and talk about different players that we feel have good value or poor value based on NFL.com's rankings.
Our draft is this weekend so we're not giving away TOO many secrets...
2021-08-1829 minJust Run the BallWide Receivers 2/3 RangeIn this episode we both bring to you 3 different players we think are boarder line WR2/WR3 range and why we think some of them could make the jump to a higher finish at the end of the season. We finish it off with some guys we are NOT fans of and explain why we're drafting around them.
Let us know who's players YOU think have more potential as we provide some obvious beneficiaries but then also some deeper sleepers you may not think of!
2021-08-1129 minJust Run the BallTier 2 Wide ReceiversDo you believe the hype???? I do. Or maybe I don't. Tom Hines does. Anyway, in this episode we discuss the group of guys on the next tier after our top 5, the players who have the potential to leap into top 5 conversations. These players are going to be going in rounds 2 and 3, so make sure you know who you want to target with such an early pick!
We both share our top 2 studs and why we think they have what it takes to solidify themselves as a top receiver this year. As we move further down the...
2021-08-0428 minJust Run the BallTop 5 Wide ReceiversFor this episode Tom Hines and I discuss the top 5 wide receivers we have for Fantasy this year. You're going to want to grab these studs in the 1st and 2nd rounds due to their high target volume from their QB's. These guys are all very talented so we discuss some positives and negatives on each person based on their team, schedule, past seasons, and overall potential.
Wide receivers are next to running backs for most important positions in Fantasy so make sure you get these players early! There's still a lot that could happen before the...
2021-07-2826 minJust Run the BallESPN Fantasy Football Mock DraftOn this episode we hop in an 10-Team PPR (Points Per Reception) ESPN Fantasy Football Mock Draft with a few friends. Commented by Tom Hines and I, we discuss who we like for values in the draft and discuss ESPN's vs our rankings. I have the 9th pick and Tom Hines has the 4th. We go through all 16 rounds from start to finish and talk about each pick we have in the draft.
Let us know what you think of the episode and let us know who drafted the better team??? We are looking to do more...
2021-07-1629 minJust Run the BallRB3s - Flex and Backup Running BacksIn the final episode regarding running back ranks me and Tom Hines talk about some of our favorite guys we want to target for flex or early bench range. Some of these guys have the potential to be RB2s or even RB1s under the right circumstances, and others have less favorable outlooks and might not be worth starting most weeks. But they all have value, especially in these later rounds.
I always suggesting drafting heavy on running backs because injuries can be common at this position and if your top guy goes down you want...
2021-07-0529 minJust Run the BallRB2s - 3rd/4th Round Running BacksI sit down with a formidable fantasy football opponent, Tom Hines. After dueling it out in fantasy these last 3 years we decided to settle our differences and chat about this special group of running backs. These guys you want to target in the early rounds to compliment your RB1 or strong WRs.
We agree and disagree on different players and what we expect from them this upcoming season. Based on research and stats, we go through some of the most important stats and offseason moves that help/hinder each player.
2021-06-2628 minJust Run the BallTier 2 Running BacksIn this next episode focused around running backs for fantasy football, I focus on the next 9 running backs whom I consider to be "Tier 2" after the top 5 from the previous episode. This group of 9 is made up of many young players, up and coming players with a lot of upside, but slightly more risk than any of the top 5 backs. You're going to want to grab these guys in the 1st or 2nd rounds
I again take a look at yards, touchdowns, and fantasy points, discussing which players dominate each category and where I would rank them...
2021-06-2322 minJust Run the BallRB1s - Top 5 Running BacksThis is the first episode discussing fantasy football players using stats and data from data I downloaded and used in Tableau. For this episode, I will be looking at the 5 best RBs for fantasy football and explaining some of the research I did based on yards and touchdowns. I'll share different numbers and statistics while giving my rankings of these 5 running backs for the upcoming season. I'll revisit these players as we get closer to the football season.
I'd like to thank Jake Messina for the custom intro and outro music that I will be using from n...
2021-06-1024 minJust Run the BallNBA Playoffs - Round 1This episode I had a conversation with Aleks Lazowski about the first round of the NBA Playoffs. We discuss current matchups, who we think will win and move on. We also discuss different players and how injuries may impact each team who has stars who have been sidelined. We both share our predictions for best matchups throughout the playoffs and who we think will be in the ECF, WCF, and who will ultimately be this season's champion!
With the NBA Playoffs going into round 2 as we speak, there will be more episodes in the future with Aleks...
2021-06-0425 minJust Run the BallIntroduction to Run the BallRun the Ball is a podcast created to discuss Fantasy Football and other sports. Playing fantasy for years, I've come to enjoy researching different stats and players before each season in order to make decisions on who to target during the draft and who to keep an eye on during the season. I look at each position from RB, WR, QB, TE and even Defense and Kickers.
Some other things I look into are averages, schedules, and consistency among some of the top fantasy prospects. The information and stats I get are from ESPN Fantasy Sports.
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