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RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastFantasy Impact for Indianapolis QB Battle, Washington Backfield + Best Ball FadesThe Indianapolis Colts have opted to go with Daniel Jones to start the season and the Washington Commanders appear to have the buzziest late-round running back in this year's class with Jacorey Croskey-Merritt flying up draft boards. John McKechnie and Mario Puig discuss the fantasy impacts for each of those developments plus the players they're fading in best ball right now.Time Stamps00:00 Intro/Colts name Daniel Jones starting QB12:40 Washington RB Battle – Jacory Croskey-Merritt vs. Chris Rodriguez28:38 DraftKings Best Ball Targets – Christian McCaffrey31:42 Tyler Warren34:25 Jerry Jeudy + David Njoku40:19 Draf...
2025-08-2159 minRotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastJob Battles for Seahawks, Packers and Chargers WRs + Best Ball UpdatesDraft season is in full swing and Preseason Week 2 is upon us. John McKechnie and Mario Puig give the latest intel on the changing outlooks in the Packers receiving room with Matthew Golden ascending. The guys also discuss Tory Horton, who is making a case for snaps in three-wide sets in Seattle. Rounding it out, the guys check in on the best ball market movement with looks at the new ADPs for Breece Hall, Terry McLaurin and more. Time Stamps00:00 Intro01:47 News – Rashee Rice suspension update11:48 Job Batt...
2025-08-151h 05RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastTitans Backfield Job Battle + Chiefs Offense Deep DiveJob battles are set to heat up with NFL training camps around the corner. John McKechnie and Mario Puig dig into the backfield outlooks in Tennessee and Kansas City before taking a closer look at the rest of the Chiefs' offense. Will Kansas City get back to its high-scoring ways with a healthy supporting cast around Patrick Mahomes?Time Stamps00:00 Intro/Tampa Bay news: Tristan Wirfs injury – effect on Baker Mayfield, Bucky Irving, etc.08:40 Job Battle: Tony Pollard vs. Tyjae Spears, RB, TEN22:05 Chiefs Team Breakdown: Isiah Pacheco30:13 Chiefs Backup RBs: Elijah Mi...
2025-07-111h 15RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastTampa Bay Buccaneers Deep Dive + WR Job Battles to MonitorHow will the Buccaneers' offense look in 2025 with Liam Coen gone and a crowded group of receivers getting more crowded with Emeka Egbuka joining the fray? John McKechnie and Mario Puig take a deep dive on the Bucs from Bucky Irving to late-round sleepers. The guys also scan around the league and project some of the upcoming wide receiver job battles in New England and Las Vegas.Time Stamps00:00 Intro01:24 Wide Receiver Job Battles: New England Patriots (Stefon Diggs, Kyle Williams, DeMario Douglas, Mack Hollins)15:25 Las Vegas Raiders (Dont'e Thornton, Jack Bech, Tre...
2025-06-271h 05RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastQB Job Battles + Cowboys Deep DiveThe Cleveland Browns and New York Giants are both in the early stages of quarterback battles for the upcoming season. John McKechnie and Mario Puig weigh in on both competitions before shifting gears into a deep dive on the Dallas Cowboys' offense for 2025.Time Stamps00:00 Intro01:00 QB Job Battles - Cleveland Browns: Joe Flacco vs. Dillon Gabriel vs. Shedeur Sanders12:32 Indianapolis Colts: Anthony Richardson (shoulder) vs. Daniel Jones19:55 Dallas Cowboys Running Backs: Javonte Williams, Miles Sanders, Jaydon Blue, Phil Mafah35:40 Dallas Cowboys Pass Catchers: George Pickens effect, CeeDee Lamb46:20 Jake FergusonCircaThe...
2025-06-1954 minRotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastDK Metcalf Deep Dive + Pittsburgh Steelers OutlookThe Steelers' personnel looks a lot different this season with DK Metcalf and Aaron Rodgers now in the fold and Najee Harris replaced by Kaleb Johnson. But will it be enough to change Pittsburgh's fortunes? John McKechnie and Mario Puig discuss all of that and more in this edition of the RotoWire Fantasy Football Podcast.Time Stamps00:00 Intro02:05 Free agent news: J.K. Dobbins to Denver11:56 Nick Chubb to Houston20:14 Steelers Breakdown – DK Metcalf33:10 Metcalf vs. ADP38:49 Kaleb Johnson vs. Jaylen Warren48:43 Other Steelers pass catchers – Pat Freiermuth (Jonnu Smit...
2025-06-131h 01RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastJameson Williams Deep Dive + Detroit Lions BreakdownJameson Williams' 2025 outlook leads off the show as John McKechnie and Mario Puig dig into the numbers and debate his 2025 best ball ADP. The guys then take a closer look at the Lions' offense as a whole going into 2025 with its core intact but a new coordinator running the show.Time Stamps00:00 Intro01:22 Detroit Lions Breakdown – Jameson Williams20:49 Lions offensive coordinator change – Ben Johnson to John Morton28:59 Detroit Lions ADP – Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown36:21 Sam LaPorta46:22 David Montgomery55:07 Lions Sleepers: Isaac TeSlaa, Tim PatrickCircaThe...
2025-05-291h 01RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastLuther Burden Deep Dive + Chicago Bears 2025 OutlookLuther Burden is one of the more polarizing rookies in this year's class, and John McKechnie and Mario Puig check in with their expectations for him in Chicago in 2025 and beyond. The guys also dig into the Bears' fantasy outlook as a whole as fantasy investors expect more from Caleb Williams and Co. in Year 2.Time Stamps00:00 Intro01:42 RotoWire Dynasty Draft Recap + read Joe Bartel's article on the draft07:52 Luther Burden Prospect Breakdown17:06 Bears Offense 2025 Breakdown27:10 Luther Burden in 202535:54 Caleb Williams in 202547:40 Bears running backs – D'Andre Swift, Roschon Johnson, Ky...
2025-05-2354 minRotoWire Fantasy Football Podcast2025 NFL Draft Final First Round PredictionsThe NFL Draft is officially here! John McKechnie and Mario Puig run through the entire first round with their picks and predictions for all 32 selections Thursday night. Will Ashton Jeanty wind up in Chicago? Has the Tetairoa McMillan slide been overblown? How many quarterbacks will end up going in the first round? All of this and more in this edition of the RotoWire Fantasy Football Podcast. Time Stamps00:00 Intro01:30 First-round preview – First through third overall04:07 New England Patriots20:10 Jacksonville Jaguars – Chicago Bears, Ashton Jeanty23:12 San Francisco 49ers27:29 Dallas Cowbo...
2025-04-241h 19RotoWire Fantasy Football Podcast2025 NFL Draft: Rookie Wide Receiver RanksThe NFL Draft is just a month away and the guys are turning their attention to the incoming rookie wide receiver class. Catch John McKechnie and Mario Puig as they dive into this group from a fantasy angle with analysis on the top prospects and some sleepers to keep an eye on.Time Stamps00:00 Intro/Rookie WR Episode01:10 Combine/Pro Day recap – Tetairoa McMillan (Arizona), Patriots/Ja'Lynn Polk11:30 Luther Burden (Missouri), Matthew Golden (Texas)21:25 Emeka Egbuka (Ohio State)27:00 Travis Hunter (Colorado)32:31 Tre Harris (Mississippi), Jayden Higgins (Iowa State)41:31 Elic Ay...
2025-03-2853 minRotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastNFL Best Ball ADP Pre-Draft Check-InWhich players have seen their ADPs change the most this offseason? Which players should you be targeting before their ADP changes after the NFL Draft? John McKechnie and Mario Puig identify some of the key movers and potential movers as the ADP shakeup settles down after the big wave of NFL Free Agency. The guys weigh the pros and cons of drafting Travis Hunter at his current ADP and decide whether Tet McMillan is worth drafting over the likes of Rome Odunze or Rashee Rice.Time Stamps00:00 Intro01:32 WR ADP Check: Tetairoa M...
2025-03-2149 minRotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastNFL Free Agent Risers and FallersGet the latest NFL Free Agency news and analysis as John McKechnie and Mario Puig break down the key free agent moves across the league, such as Justin Fields to the Jets, Davante Adams to the Rams, and more.Time Stamps00:00 Intro/Free Agency Fallout01:00 Quarterbacks – Justin Fields to New York Jets09:00 Geno Smith to Las Vegas12:35 Sam Darnold to Seattle, Jaxon Smith-Njigba effect19:30 Wide Receivers – Davante Adams to Rams25:25 D.K. Metcalf to Pittsburgh34:10 DeAndre Hopkins to Baltimore40:45 Christian Kirk to Houston Edge Boost...
2025-03-1447 minRotoWire Fantasy Football Podcast2025 NFL Draft: NFL Combine ReactionsThe 2025 NFL Combine is in the books and John McKechnie and Mario Puig are here to give their reactions to the biggest rookie risers and fallers coming out of the biggest scouting event on the NFL calendar. The guys discuss what proved to be a loaded group at running back with deep dives into the impressive performances put on by Omarion Hampton, Quinshon Judkins, Bhayshul Tuten and more. They also identify some risers from the wide receiver position.Time Stamps00:00 Intro01:06 Combine Recap: Running Back Winners: Raheim Sanders (South Carolina), Omarion Hampton (North Carolina...
2025-03-061h 05RotoWire Fantasy Football Podcast2025 NFL Draft: Rookie Running Back Rankings and Early NFL Combine PredictionsGet the latest intel on this year's rookie running back class as John McKechnie and Mario Puig break down Mario's top RB prospects going into NFL Combine week. The guys dive into how Ashton Jeanty stacks up against other elite RB prospects in recent years and settle the RB2 debate...for now.Time Stamps 00:00 Intro01:05 2025 NFL Draft Running Back Class01:42 Ashton Jeanty, Boise State08:30 Omarion Hampton, North Carolina15:47 TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State23:53 Cameron Skattebo, Arizona State
2025-02-2152 minRotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastNFL Draft 2025: Rookie Quarterback Rankings and AnalysisNFL Draft season is here and the NFL combine is just around the corner. John McKechnie and Mario Puig offer their analysis on the top quarterback prospects in the class including Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders and more. The guys also take a look back at the Super Bowl and discuss the offseason roadmaps for the Eagles and Chiefs.Time Stamps00:00 Intro00:33 Super Bowl Takeaways, Future of Chiefs and Eagles13:48 Rookie Quarterbacks - Cam Ward, Miami (FL)21:31 Rookie Quarterbacks continued - Shedeur Sanders, Colorado32:13 Rookie...
2025-02-131h 03RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastNFL Week 13 Fantasy Football Preview: Thanksgiving NFL Breakdown + Much MoreFill up on fantasy football analysis this Thanksgiving as John McKechnie and Mario Puig break down the full slate of NFL games. All 16 games, all 32 teams, John and Mario have it covered with insights into the biggest fantasy storylines.Time Stamps00:00 Intro01:15 Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears06:55 Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants10:35 Green Bay Packers vs. Miami Dolphins18:20 Kansas City Chiefs vs. Las Vegas Raiders25:12 Atlanta Falcons vs. Los Angeles Chargers30:40 Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers32:10 Jacksonville Ja...
2024-11-281h 15RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastFantasy Football Preview for NFL Week 3NFL Week 3 is tricky with tons of tough matchups and tougher lineup decisions amid a rash of injuries to star players. John McKechnie and Mario Puig preview the whole slate with their biggest fantasy storylines from each game. Which Chiefs running back will take up the mantle from Isiah Pacheco? And which Rams receiver will be startable with Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua sidelined? All of this and more in this edition of the RotoWire Fantasy Football Podcast.Time Stamps0:00 – Intro1:20 - New York Jets vs. New England Patriots7:10 - Cleveland Br...
2024-09-2056 minRotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastLast Minute Tips For Home League Drafts + The Host's Most Drafted PlayersWith draft season winding down, John McKechnie and Mario Puig offer their last-minute advice and tips for everyone drafting this weekend. The guys also discuss their most drafted players at each position in best ball for this year to round out the show.0:00 – Intro2:35 – Last-second draft tips11:45 – Draft questions: Christian McCaffrey, Ja'Marr Chase, Brandon Aiyuk, Kyren Williams34:45 – John and Mario's most drafted players in best ballVerse FantasyWhy wait all season to win in Fantasy? With Verse Fantasy...
2024-08-3052 minRotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastFantasy Football Risers and Fallers Late In Draft SeasonWith Week 1 just two weeks away, John McKechnie and Mario Puig discuss some players they've cooled on or warmed up to over the course of draft season.0:00 – Intro1:35 – Fantasy fallers: TE Pat Freiermuth6:30 – WR Keenan Allen8:25 – WR Ladd McConkey11:45 – WR Chris Olave15:40 – RB Saquon Barkley18:20 – WR Devontez Walker25:00 – Fantasy risers: WR Marvin Harrison29:30 – RB Travis Etienne33:50 – RB De'Von Achane37:30 – WR Jalen Tolbert40:50 – TE Kylen GransonCircaCirca Million VI and Survivor are back...
2024-08-2249 minRotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastHow To Rank Sam Darnold In Fantasy + New Late-Round TargetsWith J.J. McCarthy out for the season, the Vikings' season now rests on Sam Darnold's shoulders. The guys unpack what that means for fantasy stars like Justin Jefferson as well as the quarterback ADP as a whole. John McKechnie and Mario Puig then discuss some pop-up players who are putting themselves on the radar in later rounds of drafts like Jordan Whittington of the Rams and Andrei Iosivas of the Bengals.Time Stamps0:00 – Intro1:20 - Sam Darnold/J.J. McCarthy16:50 – Late-round movers: Jordan Whittington25:35 – Marvin Mims30:30 – Jalen To...
2024-08-1653 minRotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastFantasy Football Draft Day Toss-UpsWith fantasy draft season heating up, John McKechnie and Mario Puig dive into the toughest decisions facing fantasy players at current ADP. The guys make their calls between Jaylen Waddle and Chris Olave, Jalen Hurts and Josh Allen, and more.0:00 – Intro1:30 – Sleeper prospects: WR Mason Tipton, RB Jaret Patterson, RB Jordan Mason16:15 – ADP Tossups: Chris Olave or Jaylen Waddle21:25 – Jalen Hurts or Josh Allen27:25 – Dalton Kincaid or Mark Andrews or Trey McBride35:52 – Aaron Jones or Rhamondre Stevenson41:30 – David Njoku or Brock Bowers43:52 – B...
2024-08-0951 minRotoWire Fantasy Football Podcast7 'Boring' Players That Win Fantasy Football ChampionshipsJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig break down the less buzzy players being drafted in the Top 100 in the ADP that could help you win your league. The guys break down the pros and cons for Devante Adams and DeVonta Smith, along with Michael Pittman, Amari Cooper and others.0:00 – Intro2:30 – Recent news/Training Camp narratives: Rico Dowdle10:10 – Underdiscussed players – Davante Adams17:30 – DeVonta Smith24:50 – Michael Pittman34:15 – Amari Cooper39:30 – Kenneth Walker44:05 – Curtis SamuelCircaCirca Million VI and Survivor are back and bigge...
2024-08-0250 minRotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastFantasy Football Draft Strategy: How To Pick The Right Handcuff RBsLearn the key traits and factors that make up a strong late-round running back or handcuff running back for your team this season. John McKechnie and Mario Puig break down important backup RB factors like contrasting play style from the starter, teams with weak starting running backs, and three-down ability to identify some late-round sleepers. The guys look at the Broncos, Raiders, Giants, Chargers, Texans and more to find some gems.0:00 – Intro3:00 – Training camp blurbs; Buffalo and Dalton Kincaid8:00 – Training camp blurbs; Denver backfield and Javonte Williams11:00 – RB Theory Re: Denver backfiel...
2024-07-2652 minRotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastBackfield Battles To Monitor in Training CampGet ready for training camp as John McKechnie and Mario Puig identify five key backfield battles to monitor over the next month.0:00 – Intro2:25 – Cincinnati Backfield (Zack Moss vs. Chase Brown)8:20 – Carolina Backfield (Jonathon Brooks vs. Chuba Hubbard)24:45 – Denver Backfield (Javonte Williams vs. Samaje Perine vs. Jaleel McLaughlin vs. Audric Estime)35:00 – Las Vegas Backfield (Alexander Mattison vs. Dylan Laube vs. Ameer Abdullah)41:20 – San Francisco Backfield (Elijah Mitchell vs. Isaac Guerendo vs. Jordan Mason)PrizePicksDownload PrizePicks t...
2024-07-1950 minRotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastFantasy Football Strategy: Late-Round QB, Best-Player Available + Scott Fish Bowl Draft UpdateDive into the Late-Round Quarterback draft strategy as John McKechnie and Mario Puig detail the pros and cons of waiting on drafting a QB in your league. The guys identify some of their favorite targets when opting for the late-round QB strategy, such as Matthew Stafford, Justin Herbert and even Will Levis. The guys also discuss the Best Player Available strategy and the importance of roster construction when using that approach.Rounding it out, the guys unveil their rosters from the Scott Fish Bowl 14 draft #SFB14Time Stamps
2024-07-1250 minRotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastFantasy Football Draft Strategy: Zero RB, Hero RB and Robust RB StrategyFind your preferred fantasy football draft strategy as John McKechnie and Mario Puig outline some of the major blueprints for roster construction this season such as Zero RB, Hero RB and Robust RB. The guys define each of those strategies and identify the best players to target for each type of build.PrizePicksDownload PrizePicks today and use code ROTOPOD for a first deposit match up to $100! Sign up now! Pick more. Pick less. It’s that easy!FantraxSign up for free at Fantrax dot com...
2024-07-0446 minRotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastDyansty: 10 INSANE Takeaways From Round 1 of the NFL Draft (RotoWire RoundTable)Alan Seslowsky, Joe Bartel, John McKechnie, Mario Puig, and Jim Coventry of RotoWire discuss the biggest takeaways from round one of the NFL draft.🎧 RotoWire's Dynasty Podcast Audiohttps://pod.link/905813866Try RotoWire Premium FREE (2 days)http://www.rotowire.com/Pod🏉Sponsor: On Demand DFShttps://ondemandfs.app.link/uGbamdHG9HbFollow on X:RotoWire ➡️ http://www.twitter.com/rotowireRotoWire NFL ➡️ http://www.twitter.com/rotowirenflAlan Seslowsky...
2024-04-2659 minRotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastNFL Mock Draft Recap: Three-Round Mock Review + Rookie QB AnalysisWith the NFL Draft approaching, John McKechnie and Mario Puig dig into Mario's latest three-round mock. The guys dig into how the top five will shake out with four quarterbacks potentially set to go in that range, along with whether Arizona will overthink picking Marvin Harrison Jr. John and Mario also dig into some ideal fits for the skill position players in the draft, such as Ladd McConkey to Baltimore and Brian Thomas to Pittsburgh.On Demand DFSDownload the On Demand DFS app now and...
2024-03-281h 14RotoWire Fantasy Football Podcast2024 NFL Combine Wide Receiver BreakdownJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig get you ready for next week's NFL Combine with a look at the loaded crop of receivers set to participate in Indianapolis. The guys look beyond the first-round locks like Marvin Harrison, Rome Odunze and Malik Nabers to unearth some potential gems set to go later in the draft. Will Xavier Worthy or Adonai Mitchell prove to be the superior prospect out of Texas? Is Rickey Pearsall set to improve his draft stock next week? Will analysts overreact to Keon Coleman's testing? All of this and more on this week's edition of the RotoWire...
2024-02-221h 05RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastNFL Week 18 Fantasy Football Preview ShowJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig gear up for the final week of the regular season with playoff spots and draft implications on the line across the league. The guys break down each game and map out some key offseason questions for the teams out of the playoff hunt, along with some expectations for the contenders as the playoffs get underway.Time Stamps0:00 – Intro/Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers15:25 - Indianapolis Colts vs. Houston Texans21:50 - Carolina Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers27:05 - Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Br...
2024-01-041h 52RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastFantasy Football Championship Week PreviewJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig get fantasy managers ready for a huge week around the NFL with fantasy championships on the line in most formats. The guys break down each game from a fantasy angle with their favorite plays and fades.CircaGet ready for the ultimate Big Game parties at Circa Resort and Casino! Super Sunday is in Las Vegas this year. Watch the Big Game poolside at Stadium Swim's Big Game Viewing Party. Massive screen, booming game sound, plus a...
2023-12-291h 48RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastNFL Fantasy Football Playoffs: Week 16 Fantasy PreviewJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig get you ready for a crucial week as trips to the Fantasy Football Championships are on the line.Time Stamps0:00 – Intro/Los Angeles Rams vs. New Orleans Saints4:00 - Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals12:20 - Los Angeles Chargers vs. Buffalo Bills18:55 - Atlanta Falcons vs. Indianapolis Colts23:45 - Carolina Panthers vs. Green Bay Packers28:10 - Houston Texans vs. Cleveland Browns32:50 - Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions37:25 - New York Jets vs. Washington Commanders46:50 - Te...
2023-12-221h 33RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastNFL Week 14 Fantasy Football Preview ShowJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig get you ready for the final week of the regular season before fantasy football playoffs begin as they dive deep into the Week 14 slate. The guys break down every game, every matchup, and every storyline through a fantasy lens. How will the Texans' offense respond without Tank Dell for the rest of the season? How do quarterback injuries impact fantasy stars for Jacksonville, Cincinnati, and Cleveland? All of this and more in this edition of the RotoWire Fantasy Football Podcast presented by the BlueWire Network.Circa
2023-12-072h 07RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastNFL Week 13 Fantasy Football PodcastJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig navigate a tricky NFL Week 13 slate with several key teams on bye and even more key players facing tough matchups. The guys break down every game through a fantasy lens and touch on key storylines like the importance of Denver dictating tempo against Houston, the Jaguars' emergence on offense and what to make of the Pittsburgh offense going forward.Time Stamps0:00 – Intro/Dallas Cowboys vs. Seattle Seahawks8:30 - New England Patriots vs. Los Angeles Chargers19:15 - New York Jets vs. Atlanta Falcons25:30 - New Or...
2023-11-301h 42RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastNFL Week 12 Fantasy Football Preview: Thanksgiving Football Picks and Full Slate BreakdownJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig dig into a crucial NFL Week 12 with fantasy playoffs looming. The guys break down all the Thanksgiving action and the Black Friday game before giving their customary breakdown of the Sunday and Monday slates. How will the Bengals offense look without Joe Burrow and what does that mean for Ja'Marr Chase and Joe Mixon? Is Garrett Wilson startable against the Dolphins with Tim Boyle at quarterback? Have the Jaguars turned over a new leaf in time for the stretch run? All this and more on this edition of the RotoWire Fantasy Football podcast.
2023-11-232h 10RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastNFL Week 11 Fantasy Football Preview ShowJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig get you ready for a crucial NFL Week 11 with huge matchups all across the slate, starting with a breakdown of Thursday Night's matchup between the Ravens and Bengals all the way to Monday's Super Bowl rematch between the Chiefs and Eagles. The guys discuss the key fantasy storylines from each matchup, including how to value some of the running backs trending up like Rico Dowdle, Keaton Mitchell, and Devin Singletary. The guys also discuss whether Quentin Johnston is finally breaking out.Time Stamps0:00 - Intro/Baltimore Ravens...
2023-11-161h 56RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastNFL Week 9 Fantasy Football PreviewJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig break down the NFL Week 9 action with deep dives into every game on the slate. The guys try to make sense of the quarterback carousel impacting several teams and how that will impact those passing games. Is Atlanta upgrading by going to Taylor Heinicke? Will the Raiders stick with Aidan O'Connell the rest of the way? All of this and more in this edition of the RotoWire Fantasy Football Podcast.Time Stamps0:00 – Intro/Trades/McDaniels Firing/Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Tennessee Titans19:00 - Kansas City Chiefs vs...
2023-11-021h 51RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastBest Ball Portfolios: Players Our Experts are Targeting and Fading for 2023With Best Ball season reaching its end, John McKechnie and Mario Puig open the books and discuss their player portfolios for the coming season. See who the guys have invested in heavily, the players they have faded, and the players they wish they had more or less of going into the year.Show Outline0:00 Most-drafted Best Ball shares:
Chigoziem Okonkwo/Late-Round TEs
Calvin Ridley
Marvin Mims
Mike Williams
Damien Harris
Garrett Wilson
23:30 FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) Players and Fades
Stefon Diggs
DK Metcalf
Mark Andrews
Ravens WRs – Zay Fl...
2023-08-311h 20RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastBackfield Battles: Five Most Important Running Back Competitions to MonitorJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig break down the trickiest backfields in the NFL to sort through in fantasy drafts. Will D'Andre Swift and Rashaad Penny carry the load for the Eagles all season? Is Alvin Kamara the obvious answer at ADP? How will the carry split break down between Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet? All of this and more on this edition of the RotoWire Fantasy Football podcast.Timestamps0:00 Intro/Kenneth Gainwell vs D'Andre Swift vs Rashaad Penny14:40 Kenneth Walker vs Zach Charbonnet vs Kenny McIntosh + Seahawks WRs: DK Metcalf...
2023-08-241h 07RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastFantasy Football Mid-Round Players To Avoid + Beat John McKechnie NFFC Draft RecapJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig discuss the players going in rounds 3-7 in redraft leagues that could crater your team this season. The guys give their breakdowns on Deebo Samuel, Christian Watson, DJ Moore, Drake London and others. To round out the show, the guys break down John's RotoWire Online Championship Draft where John picked from the No.3 spot in a third-round reversal format loaded with sharp drafters.FantraxFantrax is excited to announce the Fantrax Gameday Experience giveaway! Fantrax will be sending one lucky fantasy football league to a regular-season NFL...
2023-08-171h 15RotoWire Fantasy Football Podcast3 Late Round Tight Ends To Target In DraftsJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig stick to the late rounds in this edition of the RotoWire Fantasy Football podcast as the guys discuss their favorite late-round tight end targets. They discuss Chigoziem Okonkwo, the Saints' tight end conundrum, Jake Ferguson and others, along with ADP toss-ups for Sam LaPorta, Gerald Everett, Cole Kmet and Irv Smith. Rounding things out, John and Mario discuss their top targets with ADPs of pick 200 or later, including a discussion on Indianapolis running backs in light of the Jonathan Taylor saga.Time Stamps for This Episode:0:00 Intro
2023-08-101h 13RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastBest Ball Risers and Fallers During Training CampJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig identify the risers and fallers in best ball drafts now that training camps have gotten underway across the league. Are the guys buying into Nico Collins, Marvin Mims and Calvin Ridley at their new ADPs? Will it be worth buying the dip on Rhamondre Stevenson? All of that and more in this edition of the RotoWire Fantasy Football Podcast.#FantasyFootball #BestBall #RotoWireCircaThe biggest pro football contents, Circa Million V and Survivor are back with a guarantee that’s...
2023-08-0359 minRotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastFive Tips To Win At Best Ball This SeasonJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig lead off the show with a discussion on the running back market now that things are reaching a boiling point in light of Saquon Barkley and Josh Jacobs not receiving long-term extensions at the deadline. The guys then dive into some of the most important strategies to keep in mind for best ball drafts this year, including contest selection, roster construction, i.e. "I took Travis Kelce in the first round, now what?", zero RB and more.00:00 - 1:23 (intro)1:24 - 18:00 RB Markets20:20 - 33:30 Best Ball...
2023-07-201h 01RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastThe Scott Fish Bowl DraftIn this week's episode, John McKechnie and Mario Puig break down John's Scott Fish Bowl draft, the guys discuss draft strategy, and John recaps his recent trip to Las Vegas.Follow the guys on Twitter:John McKechnie: @johns_tailgateMario Puig: @ThePostingScoutFantasy Cares Donation Link: Rotowire.com/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-07-1551 minRotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastBargain Bin Best Ball StacksThis week on the podcast John McKechnie & Mario Puig discuss the top stories from around the NFL, draft strategy, and best ball bargain shopping!Follow the guys on Twitter:John McKechnie: @johns_tailgateMario Puig: @ThePostingScout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-07-071h 15RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastRunning Back Handcuff TargetsThis week John McKechnie & Mario Puig take a deep dive into the wonderful world of running backs and their handcuffs!Follow the guys on Twitter:John McKechnie: @johns_tailgateMario Puig: @ThePostingScoutGrab your team and huddle up! Enter for a chance to win the Ultimate Fantasy Football Draft Weekend at Circa Resort & Casino in Downtown Las Vegas. This 21+ adults only resort wants to bring your crew to town for an over-the-top draft at Stadium Swim, a welcome party at Legacy Club, & more! Valued at...
2023-06-301h 18RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastBijan Robinson's ADP, Mid-Round Targets w/Upside, Projections For The Denver Broncos' OffenseThis week John McKechnie and Mario Puig discuss Bijan Robinson's somewhat volatile ADP and where you should take him in your fantasy football drafts. John and Mario break down some of their favorite mid-round targets who have plenty of upside. The guys put their detective hats on and try to figure out what exactly this year's Denver Broncos offense will look like under new head coach Sean Payton.Follow the guys on Twitter:John McKechnie: @johns_tailgateMario Puig: @ThePostingScoutGrab your team and huddle...
2023-06-231h 16RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastBest Ball Tournament Strategy + Minnesota Backfield UpdateThis week John McKechnie and Mario Puig break down the top stories from around the NFL, the guys dive into the Minnesota Vikings' new backfield, and they talk a little best ball tournament strategy!Follow the guys on Twitter:John McKechnie: @johns_tailgateMario Puig: @ThePostingScoutGrab your team and huddle up! Enter for a chance to win the Ultimate Fantasy Football Draft Weekend at Circa Resort & Casino in Downtown Las Vegas. This 21+ adults only resort wants to bring your crew to town for an...
2023-06-161h 23RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastBest Ball ADP Buy or Sell + Roundtable RankingsThis week John McKechnie & Mario Puig discuss the latest DeAndre Hopkins news, the guys play a little ADP Buy or Sell, and they do a complete breakdown of the RotoWire roundtable PPR rankings!Follow the guys on Twitter:John McKechnie: @johns_tailgateMario Puig: @ThePostingScoutGrab your team and huddle up! Enter for a chance to win the Ultimate Fantasy Football Draft Weekend at Circa Resort & Casino in Downtown Las Vegas. This 21+ adults only resort wants to bring your crew to town for an over-the-top...
2023-06-081h 11RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastKey Strategic Differences Between Best Ball PlatformsThis week John McKechnie and Mario Puig cover the top fantasy-relevant stories from around the NFL, the guys discuss current ADPs, and take a deep dive into the key strategic differences between best ball platforms!Follow the guys on Twitter:John McKechnie: @johns_tailgateMario Puig: @ThePostingScoutGrab your team and huddle up! Enter for a chance to win the Ultimate Fantasy Football Draft Weekend at Circa Resort & Casino in Downtown Las Vegas. This 21+ adults only resort wants to bring your crew to town for...
2023-06-021h 03RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastIdentifying Potential Risers in Best BallThis week John McKechnie and Mario Puig discuss changes to the Baltimore Ravens offense with new offensive coordinator Todd Monken. The guys react to and break down some current ADPs, and do a deep dive on Miles Sanders and Devon Achane.Follow the guys on Twitter:John McKechnie: @johns_tailgateMario Puig: @ThePostingScoutGrab your team and huddle up! Enter for a chance to win the Ultimate Fantasy Football Draft Weekend at Circa Resort & Casino in Downtown Las Vegas. This 21+ adults only resort wants to...
2023-05-261h 12RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastNFL Free Agency Frenzy and Best Ball ADP Risers and FallersJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig talk all things free agency with a look at the most impactful signings for fantasy. The guys discuss the Austin Ekeler situation in Los Angeles along with the Darren Waller trade to the Giants. John and Mario discuss the Saints and Panthers' backfields in light of the Miles Sanders signing in Carolina and the Jamaal Williams signing in Nola. Rounding it out, the guys discuss the David Montgomery addition to the Detroit backfield and what it means for D'Andre Swift, along with a look at the blockbuster trade between the Bears and Panthers.
2023-03-161h 07RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastRookie Quarterback Debate, 2023 NFL Combine Preview Pt. II, Best Ball Players to FadeJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig get you ready for the NFL Combine with plenty of quarterback debate along with players to watch. The guys break down the pros and cons for Bryce Young, Anthony Richardson, Will Levis and C.J. Stroud along with a look at the receivers and tight ends that have their attention this week. John and Mario shift gears to identify some players they're currently fading at ADP in Underdog Fantasy Best Ball drafts.Sign up for Underdog to receive a free 6-month subscription to RotoWire and first deposit match up...
2023-03-021h 14RotoWire Fantasy Football Podcast2023 NFL Combine Preview + Rookie ADPs in Best Ball and Rookie Tight End RankingsJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig identify some candidates with a lot on the line at next week's NFL Combine, including Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Quentin Johnston, Jalin Hyatt and more. The guys also dig into some buys and sells at current ADP in Underdog Best Ball drafts and debate whether Bijan Robinson is really worth taking in the first round. Rounding it out, John and Mario dig into Mario's rookie tight end rankings where Notre Dame's Michael Mayer stands alone atop the list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2023-02-231h 14RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastQuarterback Strategy for Best Ball + Monken Hire in Baltimore + Rookie Running Back AnalysisJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig give their takeaways from the Super Bowl before diving into the biggest news around the league this week, including Arizona's head coaching hire and Baltimore's pick of Todd Monken to take over as offensive coordinator. The guys also take a look at the quarterback market for Underdog Best Ball drafts and discuss some strategy and breakout players. Is there another Geno Smith type breakout player incoming? To round it out, John and Mario discuss some of their favorite rookie running backs outside the top tier, including Texas A&M's Devon Achane and UAB's DeWayne...
2023-02-161h 09RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig break down each game on the NFL Week 13 slate with their fantasy analysis, lineup decisions and betting leans.John McKechnie and Mario Puig break down each game on the NFL Week 13 slate with their fantasy analysis, lineup decisions and betting leans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-12-011h 47RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastNFL Week 10 Fantasy Football Preview ShowJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig delve into the Week 10 slate and break down each game with predictions, lineup decisions, and more.#FantasyFootball #RotoWire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-11-101h 51RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastNFL Week 9 Fantasy Football Preview ShowJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig navigate a tricky Week 9 slate with six teams on bye. Who will step up in the Chargers passing game without Mike Williams and likely Keenan Allen? Are the Raiders in big trouble? Will Indianapolis use Sam Ehlinger more in the run game this week? The guys dig into all these questions and more in this edition of the RotoWire Fantasy Football Podcast presented by No House Advantage.#FantasyFootball #RotoWire #NFL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-11-031h 51RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastNFL Week 8 Fantasy Football Preview ShowJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig dive into the NFL Week 8 slate with fantasy and betting analysis for each matchup. The guys discuss whether the Cardinals can keep their momentum going into a tough matchup against Minnesota, along with their thoughts on the Indianapolis offense moving forward with Sam Ehlinger at quarterback.#FantasyFootball #NFL #RotoWire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-10-271h 43RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastFantasy Football Preview Show for NFL Week 6John McKechnie and Mario Puig break down the Week 6 slate with previews for each game with fantasy and betting angles. Is Kenneth Walker an RB2 moving forward? How do you confidently bet either side of the Rams-Panthers matchup? Will the Joe Burrow and the Bengals get the offense in gear Sunday in New Orleans?#RotoWire #FantasyFootball #NFL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-10-131h 32RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastNFL Week 5 Fantasy Football Preview ShowJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig break down the NFL Week 5 slate with looks at every single game from fantasy and betting angles. Is this the week Kyle Pitts gets going? Are the Browns a sneaky-tough matchup for the Chargers? All this and more on this edition of the RotoWire Fantasy Football podcast.#FantasyFootball #RotoWire #NFL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-10-061h 46RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastNFL Week 2 Fantasy Football PreviewJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig break down each game on the NFL Week 2 slate from a fantasy angle, identifying the key factors for each game. The guys dive deep into the Thursday night marquee matchup between the Chiefs and Chargers before digging into the rest of the games and determine which Week 1 results are just noise or the start of a trend.#FantasyFootball #FantasySports #NFL #Football #RotoWire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-09-151h 26RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastRoster Cutdown Reactions, Sony Michel to the Chargers + Pentathlon Best Ball RecapJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig break down the most noteworthy movements from roster cutdown day across the NFL. Will the Sony Michel addition make it difficult for rookie Isaiah Spiller to contribute in the Chargers backfield? Plus the guys dive into John's recent best ball draft in the Fantasy Pentathlon, where John drew the No.2 pick in a PPR format. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-09-011h 04RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastBest Ball Portfolios + Chiefs and Chargers BackfieldsJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig dig into their Best Ball portfolios and discuss the players they've drafted the most this offseason. Mario breaks down why he has so many shares of Christian Kirk, Travis Etienne, James Robinson, CeeDee Lamb and more. The guys also discuss the backfield outlooks for the Chiefs and Chargers amid reports circulating around Isaiah Spiller and Ronald Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-08-1859 minRotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastRotoWire Online Championship NFFC Draft RecapsJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig break down their respective drafts in the RotoWire Online Championship hosted on the NFFC. The guys both targeted Justin Jefferson and Kyle Pitts with their first and third picks but each of their drafts had their own tricky portions to navigate thereafter. The guys break down the Ezekiel Elliott vs. Breece Hall conundrum facing drafters in the fourth round of PPR drafts along with the merits of waiting and taking Elijah Mitchell later. #FantasyFootball #PPR #RotoWire #FantasyDrafts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-08-111h 04RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastRookie Best Ball TargetsJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig dive into Part 2 of Mario's most recent Best Ball article series with a look at rookies to target and fade at ADP. Is Rachaad White on obvious helium candidate going into camp? Is Jameson Williams being overdrafted? All of that and more in this edition of the RotoWire Fantasy Football Podcast.Link to Mario's Best Ball Article: https://www.rotowire.com/football/article/best-ball-journal-rookie-dossier-2-64753 #FantasyFootball #FantasySports #Football #NFL #RotoWire #Rookies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-07-2256 minRotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastScott Fish Bowl Updates + FSGA Best Ball Draft and Quarterback DebateJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig break down Mario's team from the FSGA Best Ball draft with commentary on some other notable picks. The guys also break down the Josh Allen vs. Lamar Jackson debate before shifting gears to the latest picks from their Scott Fish Bowl drafts.#FantasyFootball #RotoWire #BestBall #SFB12 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-07-131h 05RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastBaker Mayfield Trade Instant Reaction + Scott Fish Bowl Draft RecapJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig open the show with a breakdown of John's draft in the Scott Fish Bowl Live Event in Atlanta. The guys then take a deep dive into the receiving corps for the Broncos and Chargers. Breaking news turned the episode on its head late in the show with reports of Baker Mayfield being dealt to the Panthers and the guys gave their instant reactions to the move.#RotoWire #FantasyFootball #SFB #SFB12 #BakerMayfield Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-07-061h 03RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastBackfield Breakdowns for Miami, Atlanta and Philly + Saquon Barkley's Rising ADPJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig continue to break down the toughest backfields to solve for fantasy football this season as they look at the running back situations in Miami, Atlanta and Philadelphia. The guys also check in on Saquon Barkley's rising ADP and decide whether they're willing to take the plunge at the new draft acquisition cost.#FantasyFootball #ADP #RotoWire #FantasySports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-06-291h 01RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastOTA Roundup and Backfield BreakdownsJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig focus on the storylines coming out of OTAs across the NFL in this week's RotoWire Fantasy Football Podcast. The guys dig into the news on Leonard Fournette, Najee Harris, and Allen Lazard. They round out the episode with deep dives into the Seattle and Arizona backfields. Is Rashaad Penny the Seahawk back to target. Will James Conner return value on his early-third round ADP?#FantasyFootball #RotoWire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-06-0855 minRotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastChiefs and Cowboys Receiver Discussion + Mark Andrews DebateJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig identify which new Kansas City receivers you should target and which ones you should fade with Tyreek Hill now in Miami. The guys also look into how sustainable Mark Andrews' production from 2021 will be in the upcoming season, as well as take a look at the Cowboys' passing game sans Amari Cooper.#FantasyFootball #NFL #RotoWire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-05-251h 04RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastRookie Running Backs + Broncos Tight Ends, Jarvis Landry to the Saints and MoreJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig break down the second-tier of rookie running backs in this year's class with detailed breakdowns of James Cook, Rachaad White, Dameon Pierce, Zamir White and more. The guys dig into their prospect profiles and landing spots to determine whether their current ADPs are good values in redraft formats. John and Mario also look into the latest news around the league, including Jarvis Landry signing with the Saints and Greg Dulcich hype building in Denver.#NFL #FantasyFootball #RotoWire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...
2022-05-1852 minRotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastBest Ball Season BeginsJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig look ahead to best ball draft season getting into full swing now that the NFL Draft is in the books as they break down John's recent haul on Underdog where he had the first pick overall. The guys also dig into the RotoWire Industry Dynasty Mock with a look at their teams and the best values from the even. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-05-111h 12RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastWide Receiver Drama + NFL Draft BreakdownJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig dive into the latest news around the league where Deebo Samuel could be on the move from San Francisco. The guys also break down Mario's latest two-round mock where Carolina finds itself in a precarious position and a projected scenario where receivers fly off the board earlier than expected. Catch all of this and more in this edition of the RotoWire Fantasy Football Podcast presented by BlueWire. Mario Puig's Two-Round Mock: https://www.rotowire.com/football/article.php?id=63119 Learn more about your ad choices...
2022-04-201h 06RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastNFL Free Agent FrenzyJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig give their early reactions to the free agent movement across the league. The guys break down Deshaun Watson's possible landing spots and take a long look at what's being going on with Jacksonville and all of the Jaguars' splash moves in free agency. John and Mario also look at other major free agent signings from across the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-03-1650 minRotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastRussell Wilson Trade Analysis + Post-Combine Rookie RankingsJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig dig into the fantasy implications from the Russell Wilson trade to the Broncos and inspect what it means for Denver's skill position players. They guys also look at the Seattle side of the trade and map out its path forward. The guys spend the second half of the show breaking down the results from the combine. The receiver position is now difficult to sort out at the top but appears to be deeper than initially thought. And the running backs turned in a strong performance than expects. Hear the guys break all of this...
2022-03-091h 05RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastNFL Combine Preview ShowJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig identify their top prospects to watch at next week's NFL Combine. Can Malik Willis cement his status as the top quarterback in the class? How will the top tier of the receivers change after the workouts? Chris Olave or Garrett Wilson? All of this and more in this edition of the RotoWire Fantasy Football Podcast sponsored by WynnBet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-02-2551 minRotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastEarly Best Ball ADP Reactions + Dynasty WatchJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig react to the early ADP market in best ball drafts. They dig into the newfound depth at running back through the early rounds and dig into the lack of depth at quarterback in the middle rounds. The guys also discuss Rashaad Penny's stock heading into 2022 before previewing some impending free agent quarterbacks who could be moving into starting situations elsewhere. All of this and more in this edition of the RotoWire Fantasy Football Podcast presented by WynnBet.Link to Mario Puig's Dynasty Watch: Rashaad Penny Article
2022-02-171h 05RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastConference Championship Weekend PreviewJohn McKechnie (@johns_tailgate) and Mario Puig (@rotowiremario) unpack a wild NFL Divisional Round before diving into this weekend's conference championship matchups with Chiefs-Bengals and Rams-49ers on tap. The guys also analyze their picks from a recent RotoWire Rookie Dynasty mock where both John and Mario went heavy at receiver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-01-271h 04RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastNFL Divisional Round PreviewJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig take a deep dive into all four of this weekend's matchups, breaking down each game from DFS and betting angles. Does Mike Vrabel give the Titans the edge over the red-hot Bengals? Will the Aaron Rodgers factor be too much for the 49ers to overcome at Lambeau? Are the Bucs on upset watch? How will the Chiefs game plan to slow Josh Allen and the Bills? All of this and more in this week's edition of the RotoWire Fantasy Football Podcast presented by WynnBet. Learn more about your ad choices...
2022-01-2059 minRotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastWild Card Round PreviewJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig take deep dives into all six of this weekend's Wild Card matchups. How dangerous are the Bengals in the AFC if they get past the Raiders? Can the Bills slow the Patriots' run game this time? Will weather be a factor in Tampa Bay? Are the Cowboys the riskiest favorite on the board this weekend? Do the Steelers stand a chance at Arrowhead? Which versions of the Rams and Cardinals will show up Monday night? All of that and more in this edition of the RotoWire Fantasy Football podcast presented by WynnBet.
2022-01-131h 01RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastNFL Week 16 Preview ShowJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig navigate a tricky Week 16 littered with injuries and absences from key players, including Minnesota's Dalvin Cook, Tampa Bay's Chris Godwin and more. Can Alexander Mattison deliver in Cook's stead? Who will step up for Tampa Bay without Godwin? All of this and more in this edition of the RotoWire Fantasy Football Podcast presented by WynnBet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-12-231h 03RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastNFL Week 15 Fantasy Football PreviewJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig dive into the biggest fantasy storylines as the playoffs get underway in most fantasy leagues. What will the Cardinals' offense look like without Hopkins the rest of the regular season? Will James Robinson and the Jaguars perk up in the wake of Urban Meyer's firing? Is Tennessee too shorthanded to pull off the road win in Pittsburgh? All of that and more in this edition of the RotoWire Fantasy Football Podcast presented by WynnBet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-12-161h 03RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastNFL Week 14 Preview ShowJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig dig into the Week 14 slate as fantasy mangers get set for a crucial week for playoff seedings and spots. The guys sort out how to approach the Titans backfield against the Jaguars and explore what the Chargers' passing game could look like if Keenan Allen and Mike Williams are unable to play against the Giants. All of this and more in this edition of the RotoWire Fantasy Football podcast sponsored by WynnBet, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-12-091h 03RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastNFL Week 12 Preview ShowJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig set the table for Thanksgiving week of the NFL season with all the fixings. The guys break down every game, including the Thanksgiving Triple-Header, through a fantasy lens and a betting angle. John and Mario also react to some breaking news that came across during the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-11-241h 04RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastNFL Week 11 Preview ShowJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig run through the upcoming week of NFL action and break down each game through a fantasy and betting lens. How high is too high to rank AJ Dillon this week? Will the Cowboys-Chiefs game live up to the hype after Kansas City's re-emergence in Week 10? Is the Bills offense in trouble? All of this and more in this edition of the RotoWire Fantasy Football Podcast presented by WynnBet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-11-181h 03RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastNavigating a Tricky Week 7John McKechnie and Mario Puig navigate a slate filled with bye weeks and injuries, making it one of the tougher weeks of the season thus far. Will Chiefs-Titans bring the expected fireworks? Which Panthers team will show up Sunday in the Meadowlands? What will unfold in a Dolphins-Falcons matchup that features two teams on very different rest schedules? All of this and more in this edition of the RotoWire Fantasy Football Podcast presented by WynnBet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-10-211h 03RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastNFL Week 6 PreviewJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig run through the Week 6 NFL Slate and break down the biggest fantasy storylines and betting angles from each game. Are the Chiefs in trouble? How trustworthy is the Bears offense? Is Austin Ekeler RB1 this week against Baltimore? All of this and more in this edition of the RotoWire NFL Podcast presented by WynnBet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-10-141h 00RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastNFL Week 5 PreviewJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig get you set for Week 5 of the NFL Season with a look at each game, highlighting the fantasy and betting storylines from each contest. Are the Packers on upset watch in Cincinnati? Is Trey Lance in for a long day in his first career start against the Cardinals? Can the Vikings be trusted as heavy favorites against the Lions? All of this and more in this edition of the RotoWire Fantasy Football podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-10-071h 05RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastADP Check-In and Recapping the Beat John McKechnie NFFC DraftJohn McKechnie (@johns_tailgate) and Mario Puig (@rotowiremario) dive into the latest news from around the league, take stock of their best ball portfolios and recap the Beat John McKechnie Online Championship hosted by the NFFC. The guys look into DeVonta Smith's preseason debut, the latest with DJ Moore in Carolina and more. Then they look at players they have not drafted much of, such as DeAndre Hopkins, Tyler Lockett and Keenan Allen. Rounding it out, John and Mario look at John's NFFC team that features a Chiefs stack at the top. Learn more about...
2021-08-191h 02RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastVegas Draft Recap, Fish Bowl Wrap-Up, ADP ValuesJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig break down the RotoWire Las Vegas League draft that took place earlier this week and circle back on their #SFB11 drafts now that they have finished. The guys end the show by talking about some current ADP bargains, including Leonard Fournette, David Johnson, Christian Kirk and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-07-1750 minRotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastJulio Fallout + Titans, Eagles and Dolphins Deep DivesJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig assess the situation in Tennessee now that Julio Jones is a Titan. The guys also take detours to Philly and Miami to dissect what those offenses will look like in 2021 given their wealth of new pieces as well. Rotowire.com/free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-06-1146 minRotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastBest Ball Recap and Early WR StrategyJohn McKechnie (@johns_tailgate) and Mario Puig (@rotowiremario) dive into several topics in this week's episode ranging from the drama in Atlanta and Green Bay to Mario's Best Ball Draft Strategy, along with a look at how the early round ADPs are shaping up for wide receivers. 00:00-2:00 Intro 2:00-5:00 AJ Brown's Recruiting Efforts of Julio Jones5:00-13:00 The Latest with Aaron Rodgers and The Packers13:00 Mario's Strategy with Underdog Best Ball18:30 Roster construction 22:00 Austin Ekeler25:00 Targeting Justin HerbertEarly WR Strategy 30:003...
2021-05-2757 minRotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastPPR Mock Draft Recap + Early Running Back Draft StrategyJohn McKechnie (@johns_tailgate) and Mario Puig (@rotowiremario) dive into a variety of topics in this week's podcast, including the Julio Jones trade rumors along with a breakdown of the RotoWire PPR Mock Draft and a look at early running back strategy. 00:00-1:30 Intro1:30-7:00 Julio Jones Trade Rumors and Atlanta's Plans8:30-34:00 RotoWire PPR Mock Draft Recap9:00-15:00 John's Team: Darren Waller as TE2 and a first-round pick; Austin Ekeler next pick18:00- 26:00 David Montgomery & Cooper Kupp & Ja'Marr Chase and Justin Herbert26:00 Zack Moss 30:00 Hu...
2021-05-2059 minRotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastRotoWire Staff Dynasty Draft Recap + Falcons Deep DiveJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig give a rundown of the notable picks from RotoWire's Staff Dynasty Draft with analysis on DeVonta Smith, Trey Lance, and a trio of rookie receivers who went back-to-back-to-back in this league. The guys spend the second half of the show breaking down Atlanta's new offense under Arthur Smith, who previously deployed a run-heavy scheme in Tennessee. How will he adjust to the Falcons' personnel when he doesn't have a Derrick Henry type but does have a combination of Julio Jones, Calvin Ridley, Kyle Pitts and Matt Ryan? 00:00-1:25: Opening
2021-05-1458 minRotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastDeep Dives on Denver and Carolina + Two-Round Rookie DraftJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig dive deep into two teams with plenty of question marks but plenty of intrigue as well, the Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers. The guys examine whether Denver's star-studded group of pass-catchers headlined by Courtland Sutton, Jerry Jeudy and Noah Fant can elevate Drew Lock's level of play and turn the Broncos into a fantasy goldmine. Carolina is next up as John and Mario discuss how the Panthers' offense can help Sam Darnold and help raise the passing game's floor from 2020. In the second half of the show, the guys run through a two-round...
2021-04-151h 03RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastPlayers to Fade in Best Ball DraftsJohn McKechnie and Mario Puig break down Mario's top players to fade at ADP in Best Ball Drafts, headlined by the perils of drafting Joe Burrow ahead of Trevor Lawrence and Derrick Henry over Saquon Barkley in PPR. The guys also dive into Diontae Johnson, Brandon Aiyuk, Logan Thomas and more.00:00-3:00 Why you should fade Joe Burrow at current ADP03:20 Daniel Jones is a better Best Ball option that Burrow at 4 rounds cheaper in terms of draft acquisition. 5:00 Trevor Lawrence should not be going later than Joe Burrow in drafts8:45 D...
2021-04-081h 02RotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastMario's Mock Draft 2.0John McKechnie and Mario Puig run through Mario's most recent mock draft in light of the blockbuster trades that shook up the order for the first round of the upcoming draft. The guys lead things off with a recap of the trades that moved San Francisco up to the No.3 spot, Miami to the 12th spot and ultimately the 6th spot while Philadelphia dropped down to 12th (00:00-10:00) while weaving in analysis of how the Mac Jones/Justin Fields/Trey Lance tier of quarterbacks will shake out. Cincinnati's dilemma at tackle takes center stage next (16: with what to do i...
2021-04-0156 minRotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastFree Agent Frenzy Pt.1John McKechnie and Mario Puig take a look at the biggest developments from the early part of NFL Free Agency. The guys begin with a look at the lack of movement in the receiver market with Kenny Golladay, Juju Smith-Schuster and others awaiting new contracts (2:30-5:00). Then, John and Mario break down the big signings in New England, such as Jonnu Smith, Hunter Henry and Nelson Agholor (5:00-24:00). The guys then move onto the Corey Davis signing with the Jets (24:00-28:00), along with the Ryan Fitzpatrick(31:45-38:30) and Andy Dalton signings (38:35-42:00). Learn more about...
2021-03-1753 minRotoWire Fantasy Football PodcastRuss Rumors, Roethlisberger's Return, and Mario's SuperFlex DraftJohn McKechnie (@johns_tailgate) and Mario Puig (@rotowiremario) get into the latest rumors around the NFL, including the potential rift growing between Russell Wilson and the Seahawks' organization. The guys also break down expected Ben Roethlisberger return to Pittsburgh and the fantasy fallout from there, as well as what the quarterback rankings look like now that the dust has settled on the Carson Wentz trade and Jalen Hurts appears to be The Guy in Philly. In the second half of the show, John and Mario unpack Mario's recent best ball draft that has a unique format that includes SuperFlex...
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