Best Fighting Chance Fantasy Podcasts (2024)

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Auction Nomination Strategies; Guest Matt Schauf from Draftsharks 1:49:00

1h ago1:49:00

1:49:00

The Auction Brief continues to hit topics that get you primed and ready for your 2024 Fantasy Football drafts. Your host leads off the show discussing instinct and how you get better at the game of fantasy football and follows that up with an in-depth look at how Nominations in an auction room are critical to success. Drew takes the listener throug…

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The Barmwhich Perrymen vs The Tesh Urt Parade Floats: Part 4 53:27

36m ago53:27

53:27

Allez flashes back to one of the few moments he has seen his father as a vulnerable man, the moment he learned the true stakes of this competition for Barmwhich. He calls upon the spirit of the town to aid him in his tilt, but can a dying town really help him claim victory? CONTENT NOTES Alcoholism, insane pressure for a teen, grief, bone theft CAS…

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How to Prepare for Your Auction; Plus Guest Matt Harmon from Yahoo and Reception Perception 2:01:07

1h ago2:01:07

2:01:07

The Auction Brief continues to deliver high level fantasy content and conversation as we get to the brink of training camp. Drew Davenport starts the episode with an FF Legal Update on Vikings WR Jordan Addison and what he's facing after his recent DUI arrest. Then, your host takes you inside his head on how he prepares for an auction and gives you…

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Guest Ian Hartitz from Fantasy Life; Plus The Psychology of Reading Your Auction Room 2:16:08

5d ago2:16:08

2:16:08

The Auction Brief is in mid-summer form as Episode 6 goes for over 2 hours about important fantasy concepts and player evaluations that are going to help you crush your fantasy football drafts! Your host starts off the show by giving an amateur lesson in reading your opponents in an auction room both through physical tells and through game play dec…

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Top 5 Ways the Fantasy Industry is FAILING Auction Drafters; Plus Guest Scott Pianowski from Yahoo 2:03:44

9d ago2:03:44

2:03:44

Your host Drew Davenport takes the gloves off in Episode 5 with a 2-hour odyssey through the deepest auction concepts you can imagine. Drew leads off the show with a long awaited update on Rashee Rice, and then launches into Five Ways the Fantasy Industry has Failed Auction Drafters. Your host walks you through the reasons why we need a big paradig…

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Three Foundations of Auction Drafting; Guest Ryan Baas - Listener League Champion 1:19:14

16d ago1:19:14

1:19:14

The Auction Brief dives into the deep end of auction content in Episode 4 with an entire show devoted to making you better in your auction drafts. First, your host Drew Davenport walks you through the foundations of auction drafting as he builds on the first three backward-looking episodes to start pouring the foundation for your 2024 Auction House…

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The Barmwhich Perrymen vs The Tesh Urt Parade Floats: Part 3 57:50

22d ago57:50

57:50

It's match day! The Perrymen emerge in their new uniforms to a somewhat confused community. They are resolute to make this match for themselves. Suzi Buckwheat struggles with her first time experiencing a crush and essentially has a psychotic break. CONTENT NOTES Underage drinking, rich assholes, teens with an absurd level of sexual tension, bullyi…

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Guest J.J. Zachariason; Drew's 7 Fantasy Football Commandments 1:54:42

27d ago1:54:42

1:54:42

The Auction Brief success continues to build off of two huge episodes to start the summer. Episode 3 is no different as J.J. Zachariason joins the show to share his knowledge with you. But first, your host Drew Davenport starts the show by giving you his 7 Fantasy Football Commandments that you can use to play the game better. The, in Discussions w…

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Guest Mike Clay from ESPN and 7 Lessons from the 2023 Fantasy Season 1:15:56

1M ago1:15:56

1:15:56

The Auction Brief is fully underway as Episode 2 dives deeper into what we can expect from some big name players in 2024 and what lessons we should be heeding from 2023. Discussions with Drew welcomes guest Mike Clay from ESPN and the two break down what you should think about the Detroit backfield, the Miami backfield, and whether the prices on Bi…

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The Barmwhich Perrymen vs The Tesh Urt Parade Floats: Part 2 57:31

2M ago57:31

57:31

Allez tries to rally the team over a grill full of delicious sausages. Augie takes the opportunity to make a difficult confession. Which is unfortunate, because soon after they are discovered by Dominion Shattersky. CAST James D'Amato ... GM Aaron Catano Saez ... Allez Shattersky Paulomi Pratap ... Augie Belyea Liz Anderson ... Tein Fieldhouse EDIT…

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Guest Marcas Grant plus Drew's Biggest Hits and Misses from 2023 2:17:22

1M ago2:17:22

2:17:22

Join your host, Fantasy Football Lawyer Drew Davenport, in the first episode of the summer for the Auction Brief! This episode is jammed full of actionable information to get your draft preparation off to a roaring start. The show begins with your host talking about three essential foundations of draft preparation for the season and how those are n…

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The Barmwhich Perrymen vs The Tesh Urt Parade Floats: Part 1 52:21

2M ago52:21

52:21

The town of Barmwhich prides itself on jousting, but the only team they have left is their fledgling Perrymen and for the past decade, they have been at the bottom of the lists. But their bad luck might be about to change. Thanks to their talented captain Allez Shattersky, the graceful Augie Belyea, and a new recruit Tien Fieildhouse the Perrymen h…

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The Jolly Ganders VS The Crimson Flash: Part 4 54:25

3M ago54:25

54:25

Jade finishes her match with flair, finishing early to get some face time with Salieri. This leaves Skean to face off against his low-rent doppelganger in a traditionally mounted joust. He takes the opportunity to send a message to team management about the kind of coaches he is willing to tolerate. Finally, Verse faces off against his old flame an…

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The Jolly Ganders VS The Crimson Flash: Part 3 49:41

3M ago49:41

49:41

Match day has finally come as the Ganders face off against their local Windrider Island rivals The Crimson Flash. First up Jade enters a Tengu Dori as an attacker against her fake boyfriend Berry Pleasant. She has worked hard to get close to him so she can impress Salieri, but now the gloves are off. She wants to beat Berry handily so she can make …

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The Jolly Ganders VS The Crimson Flash: Part 2 45:58

3M ago45:58

45:58

Skeane struggles to manage his temper keep a polite appearance in public. Jade gets tempted into a date with, Barry, a member of her rival team in order to get close to Salerie, an infamous fashion designer. Verse holds a cocktail party for rich delinquents and runs into an old flame Constance Sorrow. She has an offer to make them both a handsome a…

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The Jolly Ganders VS The Crimson Flash: Part 1 1:02:15

4M ago1:02:15

1:02:15

Despite being new, the Jolly Ganders are the current top team in the fledgling jousting league rankings and the current favorite to win the tournament. The Flying Garnish Brewery and Distillery put together the perfect group of top athletes and top performers to make a team that will capture the hearts of anyone watching and convince them to have a…

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The Frog Princes VS The Decorated Tusks: Part 4 45:28

4M ago45:28

45:28

Dimitri pushes things too far and has to be disqualified. Distraught he tries to feel the stadium. This leaves the Frog Princes far behind and everything in the hands of Trance. Seeing her cousin in the crosshairs, Serafina gives her a tip that could change the game. Can she push herself far enough to save their shot at the championship? CONTENT NO…

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The Frog Princes VS The Decorated Tusks: Part 3 43:11

5M ago43:11

43:11

The Frogs face off against the Decorated Tusks! They try to put all the pressure aside and focus on the joust. Serafina struggles between her desire to play to the crowd and play the game. Dimitri feels confident that he has figured out his opponent, but his confidence might be misplaced. CONTENT NOTE Feeling ignored and undervalued by family, worr…

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The Frog Princes VS The Decorated Tusks: Part 2 1:02:24

5M ago1:02:24

1:02:24

Serifina is advised to take a more direct role in controlling the fans of the Frog Prince jousting club, but things escalate quickly. Trance is pulled away from the Frog Prince publicist his aunt hired to receive contradictory orders from Old Long, his handler with The Liquid Swords. Dimitri worries about the pressure being heaped upon the team. CO…

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The Frog Princes VS The Decorated Tusks: Part 1 58:00

6M ago58:00

58:00

The reigning champions of the fledgling joust leagues The Frog Princes are in a slump. After taking an important loss earlier in the season the only barely managed to make it into the quarter-finals. Serfina Honore (Rashawn Scott) is desperate to live up to her mother's sky high expectations, MC "Trance" Trancephorm (James Mendez Hodes) is torn bet…

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The Burning Tails VS Sterling Hawk Academy: Part 6 38:54

6M ago38:54

38:54

With some words of wisdom, Torikoshi helps June rally and head back into her match. When it comes time for his own though, Torikoshi must face the legacy of his school, the expectations of his grandmother, and his own anger. With everything on the line can he rise above or will he be swallowed by the maelstrom? CONTENT NOTE Performance pressure, ge…

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The Burning Tails VS Sterling Hawk Academy: Part 5 47:44

6M ago47:44

47:44

It's time to start jousting! We play our first match games and finally see how the training Braith and June have been doing has paid off. Braith starts things off with a mounted joust, but he is still grappling with learning healthy caution. Will he be able to pull things together in time? CONTENT NOTE Competition, guilt, heavy pressure CAST James …

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The Burning Tails VS Sterling Hawk Academy: Part 4 51:24

7M ago51:24

51:24

The Buring tails arrive at Robert's Ruins to begin their quarter-final match against Sterling Hawk Academy. The Tails have the talent and will to advance but can they get their teamwork to where it needs to be? If it's going to happen they'll have to pull it off mid-flight. CONTENT NOTE Big competition, difference in financial support between teams…

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The Burning Tails VS Sterling Hawk Academy: Part 3 36:45

7M ago36:45

36:45

Braith and June tend to their birds after a difficult session of training. Braith and Squall are able to steal a moment of peace but June and Augury are tempted by the call of wing whispering. Meanwhile, Torikoshi comes so close to bonding with the team... before he completely loses confidence again. CONTENT NOTE Generational pressure, emotional de…

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The Burning Tails VS Sterling Hawk Academy: Part 2 47:02

7M ago47:02

47:02

Torikoshi and Valkyrie evaluate the skills of their new recruits. There is hope for the Burning Tails this year but Torikoshi struggles to see it from underneath the shadow of his new responsibilities. June and Braith have trouble adjusting to the training and high-strung captain. CONTENT NOTES A teen struggling in a high-pressure situation of thei…

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The Burning Tails VS Sterling Hawk Academy: Part 1 58:43

7M ago58:43

58:43

The Burning Tails have one of the oldest fledgling teams in jousting, they believe the true art of jousting lies not in ferocity, but in flying beautifully. Unfortunately, this philosophy has so far left them at the bottom of the lists every year with very few championships to their name. Torikoshi Honda (Drew Mierzejewski,) grandson of Tomoe Honda…

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Everything You Need to Know Before Your Auction In One Episode 1:41:41

11M ago1:41:41

1:41:41

It's the moment the Auction Brief has been building towards all summer long. The Auction Manifesto: Everything you Need to Know about Auctions before your draft. Drew goes back over all the lessons from Season 3 of the show this summer and walks you step-by-step through an auction from the moment you start preparing to the moment you break it down …

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4 Lessons from an Expert Auction; Guest John Daigle from 4for4 1:45:47

12M ago1:45:47

1:45:47

The Auction Brief continues to go hard at prepping you for your auction drafts coming soon. Your host Drew Davenport is fresh off the King's Classic Expert Auction and he's got 4 Lessons you need to remember from his experience at the draft. But he doesn't stop there as he tells you his pre-draft strategy, whether he executed his plan, and then win…

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How To Choose Your Keepers; Superflex Auction Strategy; Guest Howard Bender 1:46:43

12M ago1:46:43

1:46:43

The Auction Brief continues to try to get your ready for your auction drafts coming up fast! Your host Drew Davenport takes the Top 3 questions he's getting in his Inbox this time of the year and tackles each one in turn. First up it's a conversation about how he approaches Superflex Auctions, what percentage of his budge he uses, who he's targetin…

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How to Become a Killer in an Auction Room; Guest Matt Schauf from Draftsharks 1:45:43

12M ago1:45:43

1:45:43

The Auction Brief can't be derailed for long. Your host Drew Davenport returns from illness to drop this week's episode a few days late.You don't want to miss this special 50th Episode of the Auction Brief that tells you how you can become a KILLER in the auction draft room. Drew first takes you through 4 ways you can focus on becoming a killer whe…

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9 Auction Concepts from a Mock Auction; Special Guests from the Listener League 1:42:56

1y ago1:42:56

1:42:56

The last episode for the month of July hammers away at auction strategy with over 100 minutes on theory, concrete examples, and tips for success. Your host starts the show with his 9 Illustrations of Auction Concepts from a real auction draft room. This topic manages to blend the theories you've heard about for 3 years with actual circumstances fro…

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9 Training Camp Eve Draft Targets; Guest John Bosch for a Deep Auction Discussion 1:36:25

1y ago1:36:25

1:36:25

The Auction Brief marks the eve of training camp with a deep dive into some players that have Asymmetrical Risk right now in drafts. These players are being drafted at or below their floors and have situations that have either remained the same or been improved and yet still aren't being drafted high enough. Your host walks you through 9+ targets h…

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7 Fantasy Draft Season Resolutions; Guest Brian Drake from Fantasy Points 1:41:41

1y ago1:41:41

1:41:41

Just 2 weeks away from training camp has the Auction Brief in high gear. Drew starts the show by talking about how we tend to make the same mistakes every summer and we don't learn from the poor results. So, he resolves to change that this year by pointing out his 7 Fantasy Draft Season Resolutions and how they can make us better drafters this year…

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Guest Josh Larky talks Best Ball, Plus What 2 AFC teams Can't he Draft Enough of? 1:42:56

1y ago1:42:56

1:42:56

Episode 6 of the Auction Brief begins with your host Drew Davenport opining on the fact that life, and fantasy football, don't always have to be as hard as it seems. He wanders through the idea that often the meta-concepts will take us most of the way in fantasy football and that losing ourselves in the weeds can end up negatively impacting our res…

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Guest Marcas Grant - Which Players Will Repeat their Good, or Bad, 2022 Performances?; Drew on the 4 Circles of Auction Success 1:41:08

1y ago1:41:08

1:41:08

Guest Marcas Grant joins the Auction Brief in this week's Discussions with Drew to talk some auction strategy in tough rooms, how to approach it, and how to fight through the brutal nature of an experienced auction room. Then Drew and Marcas talk about players who had great, or poor, seasons in 2022 and whether they will repeat those performances. …

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Guest Ian Hartitz from Fantasy Life on Difficult Fantasy Situations; Plus Drew on 7 Essential Nomination Strategies 2:01:05

1y ago2:01:05

2:01:05

The Auction Brief has come back with another dynamite episode in it's fourth offering of the summer. Guest Ian Hartitz from Matthew Berry's Fantasy Life joins the show for Discussions with Drew and the two hit on dozens of players and situations that you're wondering about. What should you do with the Cowboys wide receivers behind CeeDee Lamb? How …

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Challenging the Rookie Gold Rush in Redraft; Hype or Truth with Guest Mauricio Gutierrez 1:46:03

1y ago1:46:03

1:46:03

Season 3 of the Auction Brief rolls on with perhaps the most controversial, yet information packed, episode of the summer. Your host Drew Davenport starts the show with a little auction talk, highlighting a bedrock concept known as the Par Sheet and how it can help you crush your auction with little or no experience. Then Drew drops a bomb about ro…

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Guest Denny Carter - Making Sense of Cloudy Fantasy Situations 1:54:05

1y ago1:54:05

1:54:05

The Auction Brief is back with the 2nd episode of Season 3 as Denny Carter from the Rotoworld Football show joins Drew to try and make sense of murky fantasy situations around the league. Before Denny gets started, Drew takes you through mistakes people are making in auction preparation, chasing players too hard, and how we missed so badly on Rusel…

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7 Fantasy Football Lessons to Take into 2023 (Season 3, Episode 1) 1:30:27

1y ago1:30:27

1:30:27

The Auction Brief is Back! We must be hurtling headlong into redraft season because your host Drew Davenport is back on the mic to help you dominate your fantasy leagues again this year. Season 3 is underway as Drew gets warmed up for the summer by discussing what the Auction Brief is all about and why it's a fantasy football show like no other. Th…

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Introduction 1:22

1y ago1:22

1:22

Jousting champion Hildred Gusstar explains what you need to know about griffins and the fledgling leagues to enjoy Skyjoust! a sports anime-inspired actual play series by the One Shot Podcast network. Follow four different teams as they compete for the champion spot in the same tournament in PVP matches.…

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Super Bowl 57 Instant Reaction - Eagles vs Chiefs 25:24

1+ y ago25:24

25:24

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadephia Eagles in Super Bowl 57. Instant reaction from @DrakeFantasy on the blown calls, missed opportunities, and life lessons he taught his children. Patrick Mahomes wins the MVP and Jalen Hurts comes up short. Kansas City wins the Super Bowl on a terrific second-half comeback. Philadelphia loses Super Bowl…

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Royal Rumble Preview Show 2023 56:07

1+ y ago56:07

56:07

Royal Rumble 2023 promises to be a memorable event for WWE fans. From the 30-man battle royal to the WWE Championship matches the stakes are high for the WWE Universe. Who will be the surprise entrants? What WWE Legends could make a return? This show looks at ways you can bet on the Royal Rumble and gives predictions for every match. The road to Wr…

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Divisional Round Fallout - Dak and Josh collapse 37:45

1+ y ago37:45

37:45

NFL Divisional playoff recap with Brian Drake. Dak Prescott melts down in San Francisco. What should the Dallas Cowboys do with their QB? The Buffalo Bills are soft. Josh Allen needs help and the Bills Mafia deserves better. Jalen Hurts led the Philadelphia Eagles NFL over an undermanned New York Giants team. Also, how did the fantasy football seas…

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How To Win Your Fantasy Football Playoffs | Week 15 23:25

1+ y ago23:25

23:25

Everything you need to know from Week 14 so you can win in the fantasy football playoffs. Who to add on the Week 15 waiver wire after injuries to Kyler Murray, Deebo Samuel, Brock Purdy, and Russell Wilson? Tight Ends on the waiver wire who are league winners. Who is really better Tua or Justin Herbert? Can Mark Andrews be trusted in our lineups? A…

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Players To Add For A Fantasy Football Playoff Run | Week 13 24:14

1+ y ago24:14

24:14

Brian Drake looks at players to add for Week 13 in fantasy football. The waiver wire has some pieces that could lead to fantasy football championships. Don't go into your fantasy football playoffs without listening to this strategy session. We discuss NFL injuries such as Travis Etienne, Michael Carter, Najee Harris, Eli Mitchell, Christian McCaffr…

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Episode 40 - Taking Home Your Fantasy Title: 3 Things to Know to Win Your 'Ship 38:50

1+ y ago38:50

38:50

The Auction Brief is back for the final episode of 2022. This time your host Drew Davenport breaks down the keys to winning a fantasy title. How can we prepare NOW to win a title over the next 7 weeks of football? Your host gives you 3 keys to success as we head down the stretch of the NFL season. Learn about how to optimize your roster, what teams…

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Fantasy Football Fact or Fiction with Joe Dolan - Week 11 45:43

1+ y ago45:43

45:43

We play fact or fiction with Joe Dolan of Fantasy Points. Are emerging running backs Rachaad White, Isiah Pacheco, or Jaylen Warren league winners? Are Kadarius Toney, Christian Watson, or Parris Campbell the answers to our prayers at wide receiver? Can we trust tight ends such as Greg Dulcich, Foster Moreau, or Trey McBride within our Week 11 line…

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Drake's Takes Week 10 21:22

1+ y ago21:22

21:22

Brian Drake is back with a solo pod and he's taking no prisoners. - Tua can do no wrong. - Offensive lines that are dooming our fantasy teams. - Jalen Hurts turnaround and apology. - Colts debacle - Hate the Drake where we look at players who let us down last week. Listen to Brian every Sunday at 7 pm EST on SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio. Follow Br…

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Dwain McFarland Returns! 56:30

1+ y ago56:30

56:30

As we prepare for Week 9 and the fantasy football playoffs our old pal Dwain McFarland stops by. We find out what he's up to with his new gig with Matthew Berry's Fantasy Life. Then we talk about what we've learned this season and how can we apply it to our fantasy teams for the stretch run. Hosted by Brian Drake Follow the show on Twitter: https:/…

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Episode 39 - The Biggest Fantasy Storylines in Week 9 with Marcas Grant from the NFL Network 1:27:08

1+ y ago1:27:08

1:27:08

The Auction Brief returns, this time with Marcas Grant from the NFL Network to go over Drew's Clues heading into Week 9. Not only does your host, Drew Davenport, talk about 3 things he wants you to know to get better at fantasy football, but Drew and Marcas hit too many topics to list. Kyle Pitts, D'Onta Foreman, Justin Fields, Aaron Jones v. AJ Di…

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