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The Knup Sports Show is an interview style podcast led by sports business leader Ryan Knuppel. Knup talks to leaders, CEO's, founders and people doing great things in sports, sports biz, sports business, iGaming, sports betting, esports, sports cards & more.
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The Super-Deeps continue today with another five players you might not want to take in standard-sized leagues, but who have interesting dynasty and waiver-wire potential for 2024. We'll also talk about the Jahan Dotson trade and its implications for both the Commanders and Eagles, we'll review Jonathan Taylor's '23 tape and discuss him for '24, we'…
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Training camp is wrapping up, and we have just one weekend left of preseason action. That means the news is pouring in for Adam Levitan and Evan Silva to analyze. They break down the latest from around the league and how it affects fantasy football. In this episode, we discuss: The latest news from around the NFL Links mentioned in the episode: Lev…
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You love the Super-Deeps! Who doesn't love the Super-Deeps? It's a list we do every year, to unearth ultra-deep fantasy football sleepers who shouldn't be drafted in standard-sized leagues, but who we think have a chance to make a dent given the chance in 2024. We'll begin the countdown of our 2024 Super-Deep Sleepers, plus discuss the philosophy o…
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Who are the best targets in each of the first 10 rounds? Evan Silva and Adam Levitan discuss and debate. Show Notes In this episode, we discuss: The RBs to take early The WRs to go hard on in the middle rounds QB strategy TE strategy Tons more Timestamps: 3:11 - Round One Favorite Picks 5:33 - Round Two Favorite Picks 10:11 - Round Three Favorite P…
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Dynasty fantasy football leagues are funny. We fetishize youth before it ever proves it can play, and discard veterans while still at their peaks! That's why it's our contention that there really is no such thing as a "purely" dynasty conversation: the *current* year in a dynasty league matters, too! So today's show will list players who've seen th…
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Adam Levitan, Evan Silva, and Mike Leone give a comprehensive breakdown on how to approach the WR position in season-long leagues for the upcoming season. In this episode, we discuss: How to approach the WR position for 2024 Links mentioned in the episode: Exploiting the Default Rankings: ESPN Exploiting the Default Rankings: Yahoo Exploiting the D…
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When it comes to draft strategy, it seems like all people talk about is "upside" and "ceiling," and of course we understand. Who doesn't love week-winning fantasy football options? But sometimes when considering roster construction, it's important to find safe players, too. That'll be our goal for today's podcast: the philosophy of when taking "hig…
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Adam Levitan, Evan Silva, and Mike Leone give a comprehensive breakdown on how to approach the RB position in season-long leagues for the upcoming season. In this episode, we discuss: How to approach the RB position for 2024 Links mentioned in the episode: Exploiting the Default Rankings: ESPN Exploiting the Default Rankings: Yahoo Market Monday: A…
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In this episode of the Knup Sports Show, host Ryan Knuppel interviews Mark Szandzik, co-founder of Bettor Together, a cooperative daily fantasy sports platform that allows players to team up and use strategy to boost their chances of winning. They discuss the challenges of launching the app, the unique features that differentiate it from other fant…
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Which players helped and hurt their fantasy causes during preseason Week 2? Adam Levitan takes a closer look at the best ball market to find out which players are rising and falling based on ADP. In this episode, we discuss: The latest ADP movement in the best ball market Links mentioned in the episode: Exploiting the Default Rankings: ESPN Exploit…
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Let's talk fantasy football busts for 2024! These are players we think either won't deliver at their current draft values, or we think could absolutely tank your team via diminished playing time, role, or injury. It's a major list we do every season! How many of these guys will *you* be avoiding in your fantasy football draft? Plus we'll talk about…
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In this episode of the Knup Sports Show, Ryan Knuppel interviews Julien Sevat, the founder of Sam Sports, who shares insights on creating a next-level fantasy sports platform designed for experienced players seeking a more immersive GM experience. Julien also discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship, the growth potential in emerging markets, an…
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Let's get to the *rest* of the 2024 Flag-Planted Players -- the fantasy draft picks we like best as a combination of upside and value. Don't draft your fantasy football team without the flag players! Today, we'll also get to some DO-NOT-DRAFT players with Cousin Josh's Frag List, and we'll review the tape on fantasy first-rounder Breece Hall to det…
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How should you attack an auction draft? What is the optimal way to prepare? How can we exploit our opponents? Adam Levitan sits down with auction draft expert Chris Eibl to learn more about the format. In this episode, we discuss: Everything you need to know about auction fantasy football draft strategy Links mentioned in the episode: Levitan: Favo…
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Let's plant some flags! It's time for our annual list of players we love drafting at their current value...we'll give you half our list on today's show, and half tomorrow. Plus we'll talk about DK Metcalf's game film from 2023 and discuss his draftability this season. And we'll also delve into assumptions that underpin our fantasy football ranks fo…
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Adam Levitan and Evan Silva sit down to recap all of the happenings from Preseason Week 1 and last week's training camp action. How have ETR's rankings changed based on the latest news? In this episode, we discuss: The latest news from around the league that will impact fantasy football Links mentioned in the episode: ETR's Top-300 Full-PPR Ranking…
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Who's winning the NFL's passing yards title in 2024? Who'll lead the league in rushing TDs? Which team has the best odds to make or miss the playoffs? Today we're hunting over/under season win totals we like, talking about teams we think the market is most undervaluing, and digging overall into handicapping the NFL in 2024. Plus some review of Aust…
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ESPN's Stephania Bell is the preeminent injury analyst in the fantasy space. She joins Adam Levitan to discuss the outlook on the most important injuries for this season. Show Notes In this episode, we discuss: Nick Chubb's brutal injury Will Kirk Cousins and Aaron Rodgers be 100%? Anthony Richardson's shoulder JK Dobbins multiple leg injuries Tons…
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It's finally time to dig into Average Draft Position and figure out the players we think have been mis-evaluated by the fantasy football market. Which players are being pumped up too much in fantasy drafts? Which players are coming at absurd value? We'll begin to tell that story today...and also evaluate the rookie tape of Bills second-year tight e…
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Week 1 of the preseason is in the books. How is the best ball market responding to injuries, usage, quotes from coaches, and more? Adam Levitan reacts to the latest developments from around the NFL. In this episode, we discuss: The latest ADP risers and fallers in best ball Links mentioned in the episode: NFL Rankings Change Log ETR Staff Sleepers …
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Will a couple rookies get over-drafted for fantasy football in 2024? Yes! Should that stop us from taking chances on later-round rookies who might blow up? No! On today's podcast, we'll review the first-year NFL players for '24 and discuss both their re-draft and their dynasty potentials, and whether we think they're coming at good fantasy draft va…
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In this episode of the Knup Sports Show, Ryan Knuppel interviews Evan Fisher, co-founder of Sparket, discussing the platform's recent launch with Penn Entertainment and its unique approach to pool-based betting on alternative events like reality TV and smaller sports. They also explore the challenges of entrepreneurship and Sparket's plans for futu…
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Risk management isn't sexy, but it's a big part of fantasy football draft strategies in 2024, especially in the early rounds. How risk-tolerant or risk-averse are you? That can influence which players you should select! Today we'll go through every player currently being selected in the top 36 of fantasy drafts, and we'll assign risk coefficients f…
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Things are heating up at training camp. Adam Levitan and Evan Silva discuss the latest news and injuries that will impact the upcoming NFL season. How have our rankings changed as a result? In this episode, we discuss: Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors Josh Downs' high ankle sprain Jonathon Brooks' latest return timeline Jordan Addison suspension? Positio…
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You know what sometimes makes an NFL season more enjoyable? When you focus on love! Today we're counting down some players whose skills we think are really great. Sometimes it means we think they're awesome to draft on a fantasy football team, and sometimes it simply means we love watching them. Fun topic! We're spreading the love! Also, let's thin…
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The Man, Evan Silva, goes toe to toe with The Machine, Michael Leone, in the annual battle of hand-in-the-dirt football knowledge vs. spreadsheets and number crunching. In this episode, we discuss: How Silva's rankings differ from ETR's rankings Links mentioned in the episode: Silva's Top 150 ETR's Top 300 for Full-PPR Leagues Reviewing the Dead-Zo…
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The fantasy football market is a fickle beast. It will hype the living heck out of a young player, usually inflating his price to the point where we don't want to draft him...but if that young player doesn't live up to his billing, the market will drop him like a hot potato. That's where this episode comes in: today we'll list players who qualify a…
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WR guru Matt Harmon joins Adam Levitan and Evan Silva to discuss the 2024 fantasy wideout landscape. Which WRs are primed for breakout seasons? In this episode, we discuss: Everything you need to know about 2024 fantasy WRs Links mentioned in the episode: Top NFL Narratives: True or False? Market Monday: August 5 Silva's Top 150 WE CAN HELP: Tired …
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Every year a lot of fantasy leagues get decided by the high-upside, scary-downside draftees that we decide to either take a chance on or let slip by in our fantasy drafts. These are the players who can swing a league! And that's why we call them Swing Players! Today we'll count down some risk/reward guys you might be considering for 2024 fantasy fo…
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We are now into August. It is peak drafting season, especially in best ball land. Which players are surprising at camp, who is underwhelming, and why are certain players trending up or down? Adam Levitan provides context for the latest ADP movement in the market. In this episode, we discuss: The latest ADP movement in the best ball market Links men…
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Last week we tackled players we *love* on film...and today, we're doing the opposite. It's a football discussion that can also impact your fantasy team -- mostly, though, we're just going to list some players whose most recent game film didn't impress us very much. It's the annual Film Room Zeroes list! We'll also read some of your snarky emails an…
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Today you get to read about every skill player you're considering drafting for fantasy football in 2024! It's ALMANAC DAY! We're looking forward to having you read our evaluations and jokes and silliness in this year's Almanac! Of course, injuries are gonna happen, and we already have two big ones to metabolize on today's podcast: Justin Herbert an…
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How should we attack the QB position in 2024? What is the optimal strategy for 1-QB leagues vs. 2-QB? JJ Zachariason of Late-Round Fantasy Football joins Adam Levitan and Evan Silva to discuss the current QB landscape. In this episode, we discuss: Optimal QB strategy for 2024 fantasy football Links mentioned in the episode: Training Camp News Track…
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Sometimes when it comes to the NFL, it's all about love! Today we'll talk about players whose game film we simply enjoy watching. They might not necessarily all come at fantasy football prices we're willing to pay, but they *are* all Film Room Heroes! Also, we'll review the tape on third-year Steelers wideout George Pickens and talk about what kind…
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