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  • Fantasy Football Week 3 Start Sit Advice | NFL Week 3 News | Nate Polvogt

    Fantasy Football Week 3 Start Sit Advice | NFL Week 3 News | Nate Polvogt
    Oct 7 2025
    Everybody needs fantasy football advice and we're giving it to you from the top fantasy football analysts on FFPC Insider Access!

    Eric Balkman from the FFPC is joined by guest co-host Nate Polvogt from Optimus Fantasy to answer your start/sit questions, analyze NFL news and the top storylines from the fantasy football perspective and help you win your fantasy football leagues and contests!

    Ask questions and comment in live chat as we kick off NFL Week 3 in style!

    Topics:

    Intro: 00:00

    Packers TE Tucker Kraft "tweaked" his knee in Thursday's practice: 3:38

    Jets QB Tyrod Taylor will start in Week 3 against the Bucs: 6:50

    Hollywood Brown (ankle) is practicing in full for Week 3 against the Giants: 11:20

    Seahawks RB Zach Charbonnet (foot) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice: 17:25

    According to Broncos beat reporter Zac Stevens, head coach Sean Payton said RB RJ Harvey is “an important piece of what we’re doing.”: 27:28

    Broncos TE Evan Engram (back) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice.: 30:30

    49ers WR Jauan Jennings (shoulder/ankle) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice: 35:10

    49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said it is possible that Brock Purdy (toe) could serve as the No. 2 quarterback in Week 3 against the Cardinals: 37:49

    Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten (shoulder) was limited in Wednesday’s practice: 42:28

    ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports a Week 4 return for Chris Godwin (ankle) “feels like a real possibility.”: & Emeka Egbuka (hip, groin) missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday: 44:52

    Week 3 Start / Sit Decisions: 1:26:58

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  • Fantasy Football Week 2 Start/Sit Advice & NFL Previews | Justin Edwards

    Fantasy Football Week 2 Start/Sit Advice & NFL Previews | Justin Edwards
    Sep 22 2025
    NFL Week 2 is here and we're helping you win your fantasy football games and contests! In this episode, Eric Balkman from the FFPC is joined by Justin Edwards from 4for4 to analyze NFL news from the fantasy football perspective and dish out lineup advice!

    Timestamps:

    Intro: 00:00

    Chiefs coach Andy Reid said Xavier Worthy (shoulder) will not undergo surgery at this time and is not a candidate for injured reserve: 4:22

    Broncos coach Sean Payton said “I’ve got to be better there” when asked about running the ball only three times against 17 passes in the first quarter: 9:07

    Zach Charbonnet rushed 12 times for 47 yards and one touchdown in the Seahawks’ Week 1 loss to the 49ers: 13:42

    D’Andre Swift rushed 17 times for 53 yards in the Bears’ Week 1 loss to the Vikings, adding 12 yards on three receptions: 34:08

    Browns RB Quinshon Judkins (personal) practiced on Thursday: 42:57

    Javonte Williams rushed 15 times for 54 yards and two touchdowns in the Cowboys’ Week 1 loss to the Eagles, adding two receptions for 10 yards: 46:18

    Brashard Smith returned two kickoffs for 63 yards during Kansas City's 27-21 loss to the Chargers on Friday night: 50:15

    ProFootballTalk’s Mike Florio reports that “the NFL has begun a review of the recent domestic violence allegations against Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill.”: 51:50

    49ers WR Jauan Jennings (shoulder) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice: 54:20

    Browns TE Harold Fannin played 55 snaps in Week 1’s loss to the Bengals: 56:00

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  • NFL Week 1 Fantasy Football | Start/Sit Advice | Matt Schauf & Dustin Royer

    NFL Week 1 Fantasy Football | Start/Sit Advice | Matt Schauf & Dustin Royer
    Sep 15 2025
    We've got a monster edition of the show to kick off the 2025 NFL Season as Eric Balkman is joined by guest co-hosts Matt Schauf from Draft Sharks and Dustin Royer from Dynasty Rewind!

    The guys analyze the latest NFL news and top storylines from the fantasy football perspective to help you set winning lineups in Week 1.

    Plus, comparing players in similar draft positions for those still drafting their teams - it's Would You Rather?

    Join the show in our live chat to ask questions and put yourself on record for the upcoming season!

    Topics:

    Introduction: 00:00

    Cowboys RB Jaydon Blue is INACTIVE: 3:40

    Quinshon Judkins moving up the draft boards: 6:01

    Kyren Williams To Cede More Work To Blake Corum?: 7:55

    TreVeyon Henderson flying up the fantasy football draft boards: 11:03

    Isiah Pacheco "Looks Tremendous" according to Andy Reid: 17:20

    Jacory Croskey-Merritt TOO Hyped?: 20:01

    Roschon Johnson Held Out Of Practice Thursday - D'Andre Swift value: 24:30

    How Do You Draft Rashee Rice?: 28:20

    Jauan Jennings Gets a Little More Money (Potentially) - Ricky Pearsall value: 33:13

    Marvin Mims A Full-Go Wednesday: 35:58

    Elic Ayomanor Already A Starter?: 37:01

    Matt Schauf's 2025 FFPC Main Event Team: 39:46

    Christian McCaffrey listed as "limited" in Thursday's practice with a calf issue: 52:50

    Malik Nabers returned to practice Thursday - 2025 Projections: 1:06:50

    ESPN’s DJ Bien-Aime reports Jayden Higgins is “rotating” with Xavier Hutchinson on the outside when the Texans play three wideouts: 1:08:58

    Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte has had a “stunning” offseason turnaround: 1:11:35

    1:15:30: Saints head coach Kellen Moore said Alvin Kamara will get the bulk of the work in the run game.

    ESPN’s Brady Henderson reports RB Zach Charbonnet “is going to have a significant role in the Seattle Seahawks’ backfield this season.": 1:18:01

    Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said RB Najee Harris (eye) is expected to play in Friday’s game against the Chiefs.: 1:22:01

    Packers coach Matt LaFleur said “if there’s an area we gotta do a better job on, I would say featuring the tight end.”: 1:26:32

    Patrick Mahomes completed 8-of-13 for 143 yards and one touchdown and rushed once for 18 yards in the Chiefs’ preseason Week 3 game against the Bears.: 1:33:40

    Who Would You Rather Draft?: 1:36:25

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  • 2025 Fantasy Football Fades & Targets + Would You Rather? | Tyler Buecher

    2025 Fantasy Football Fades & Targets + Would You Rather? | Tyler Buecher
    Sep 12 2025
    We're helping you win your fantasy football leagues and contests by bringing you inside the minds of the top analysts in the business!

    Eric Balkman from the FFPC is joined by Tyler Buecher from Fantasy Guru to analyze NFL news from the fantasy football perspective and to dish out the players they are targeting and fading in drafts this season!

    Plus, a round of Would You Rather, comparing players in similar draft positions to help you make the right choice when you're on the clock!

    Timestamps:

    Intro: 00:00

    The Dallas Cowboys traded Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers: 3:54

    NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports WR Rashee Rice accepted and will serve a six-game suspension to start the 2025 regular season: 8:01

    NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports WR Terry McLaurin has agreed to a three-year extension worth over $96M with the Commanders: 11:10

    Commanders RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt did not play in the Commanders’ preseason finale against the Ravens: 14:24

    JK Dobbins vs RJ Harvey: 18:00

    49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said Brian Robinson will be the team’s No. 2 running back: 20:50

    49ers GM John Lynch said the team is “hopeful but not sure on Week 1" when asked about Jauan Jennings (calf): 24:00

    The 49ers placed WR Brandon Aiyuk (knee) on the PUP list: 27:05

    Jayden Reed (foot) returned to practice but said Week 1 “still feels uncertain.”: 30:24

    The Packers placed RB MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring) on injured reserve: 35:04

    Ravens TE Isaiah Likely (foot) avoided opening the season on injured reserve: 36:56

    Marvin Mims (groin) left Wednesday’s practice with an injury and did not return: 47:37

    The Saints announced QB Spencer Rattler as the Week 1 starter: 48:12

    2025 Fantasy Football Draft Targets & Fades: 56:30

    Would You Rather?: 1:31:43

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  • Fantasy Football Draft Targets & Advice | Dave Ventresca

    Fantasy Football Draft Targets & Advice | Dave Ventresca
    Aug 27 2025
    It's Fantasy Football Draft Season and we're bringing you inside the mind of the top analysts! In this episode, Eric Balkman is joined by Dave Ventresca from RotoBaller to dish out his top targets for fantasy football drafts this season, plus which players with similar draft position he's drafting and why.

    The guys also analyze the latest news and stories from the NFL Preseason and Training Camps to make you the most informed player in your fantasy football league!

    Chapters:

    Intro: 00:00

    Around the NFL: Green Bay Rumors and ADP 04:35

    Around the NFL: Saints and ADP: 08:35

    Around the NFL: LA Chargers and ADP: 15:25

    Around the NFL: Cincinnati Bengals and ADP: 19:03

    Around the NFL: LA Rams and ADP: 22:05

    Around the NFL: Jacksonville Jaguars, Tampa Bay Bucs, and ADP: 29:12

    Around the NFL: Houston Texans: 42:14

    Around the NFL: Minnesota Vikings: 45:37

    Around the NFL: Washington and Terry McLaurin: 50:52

    Around the NFL: Commanders May Trade Brain Robinson Jr./Jacory Croskey-Merritt Discussion: 01:00:36

    Dave Ventresca joins the Show: 1:14:44

    Dave's thoughts on Thought's on the Saints' QBs and Players Affected: 1:20:03

    Is Bucky Irving and Kenneth Walker III Targets for Dave?: 1:28:12

    Is J.K. Dobbins a Target over RJ Harvey?: 1:35:40

    Tank Bigsby, Bhayshul Tuten, or Travis Etienne: 1:39:55

    Viewer Question: Ceedee Lamb and David Montgomery Vs Bijian Robinson and Courtland Sutton: 1:42:38

    Is Trey Benson a Target?: 1:43:25

    Would you rather draft DK Metcalf or D.J. Moore: 1:48:50

    Would you rather draft Jakobi Meyers or Chris Olave: 1:50:21

    Would you rather draft Baker Mayfield or Bo Nix: 1:52:00

    Would you rather draft Saquon Barkley or Christian McCaffrey: 1:53:50

    Would you rather draft Jordan Mason or Jaylen Warren: 1:55:14

    Would you rather draft DeMario Douglas or Joshua Palmer: 1:57:16

    Outro: 1:59:20

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  • 2025 Fantasy Football Targets & Fades | Pete Nova

    2025 Fantasy Football Targets & Fades | Pete Nova
    Aug 26 2025
    Go inside the mind of Pete Nova from PlayerProfiler and Faceoff Sports Network on FFPC Insider Access with Eric Balkman! The guys analyze the latest NFL news from training camps and the preseason from the fantasy football perspective, plus reveal their draft targets and fades for the 2025 season!

    Find out which players you need to have on your fantasy football team and learn winning strategies!

    Topics:

    Introduction: 00:00

    NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports that the NFL “will continue its own investigation” into Browns RB Quinshon Judkins’ misdemeanor domestic battery charge.: 3:42

    Isaiah Bond, the former Texas and Alabama wide receiver who went undrafted after being arrested on an outstanding sexual assault warrant, was no-billed and no longer faces criminal charges: 12:05

    Bills signed James Cook to a four-year, $48 million contract extension: 14:40

    Travis Etienne rushed twice for six yards in the Jaguars’ preseason Week 1 game against the Steelers, adding 10 yards on his lone reception: 21:18

    Kaleb Johnson rushed eight times for 20 yards and caught 1-of-1 targets for six yards in the Steelers’ preseason Week 1 game against the Jaguars: 26:35

    Titans HC Brian Callahan said Tyjae Spears will miss a few weeks with a high-ankle sprain: 32:21

    Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said Justin Jefferson (hamstring) is “definitely progressing” but will not practice this week: 36:09

    Dan Graziano reports Rashee Rice's hearing and potential suspension could impact "the back half of the Chiefs season.": 42:29

    Jordan Love said Matthew Golden is the most “impressive” Packers newcomer and “he’s gonna be a stud.: 50:56

    ESPN’s Jenna Laine believes Emeka Egbuka has been Tampa Bay’s standout performer in training camp: 1:03:13

    The Athletic’s Daniel Popper believes that the Chargers will play Keenan Allen out wide at Z-receiver “most of the time.”: 1:11:46

    Matthew Stafford (back) is not practicing on Tuesday.: 1:17:03

    Would You Rather: 1:23:30

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  • Fantasy Football Rookie Model + The Price is Right | Alex Korff

    Fantasy Football Rookie Model + The Price is Right | Alex Korff
    Aug 19 2025
    We're going higher, Bob! It's a special edition of FFPC Insider Access as Eric Balkman is joined by Alex Korff from Draft Sharks to share insights about their S.H.A.R.K. Rookie Model and play a fantasy football version of The Price is Right! Plus, NFL News from Training Camp & Preseason analyzed from the fantasy football perspective!

    Find out which players you need to draft on your team this season and learn winning strategies!

    Timestamps:

    Intro - 00:00

    James Cook (business) did not practice on Wednesday: 4:03

    Broncos RB RJ Harvey is listed as the 5th-string RB on the team’s first unofficial depth chart: 9:58

    Chargers LT Rashawn Slater to miss 2025 Season after tearing patellar tendon: 11:54

    Brandon Aiyuk likely out to start the regular season: 16:50

    Titans listed Tony Pollard as the team’s RB1 on their first unofficial depth chart: 19:16

    Malik Nabers said it is “part of the plan” for him to miss some portions of practice: 22:08

    Rashee Rice (groin) did not practice on Wednesday: 25:45

    ESPN’s David Newton believes WR Tetairoa McMillan has been Carolina’s standout performer: 28:42

    ESPN’s Mike Reiss reports Kayshon Boutte, Stefon Diggs, and Demario Douglas “have consistently been the top pass-catchers in practice.”: 30:35

    ESPN’s Jenna Laine believes Emeka Egbuka has been Tampa Bay’s standout performer: 35:02

    Jordan Addison suspended for 3 games for violating the league’s Substance Abuse Policy.: 40:19

    Bills coach Sean McDermott said he believes Khalil Shakir (ankle) will be ready for Week 1.: 42:01

    The Chargers signed WR Keenan Allen to a one-year, $8.52 million contract.: 44:38

    Jordan Love said Matthew Golden is the most “impressive” Packers newcomer and “he’s gonna be a stud.”: 47:21

    Jordan Love said he wants to run more in 2025.: 50:36

    The Price is Right: 57:25

    DraftSharks S.H.A.R.K. Rookie Model: 1:37:17

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  • Live 2025 Best Ball Tournament Draft | Justin Herzig

    Live 2025 Best Ball Tournament Draft | Justin Herzig
    Aug 13 2025
    We're taking you inside the draft room with some of the top fantasy football analysts during a live competition!

    Eric Balkman and guest coihost Justin Herzig from Establish The Run & Fantasy Football in 60 Seconds give you pick-by-pick analysis of a 12-team 2025 FFPC Best Ball Tournament Draft!
    Find out which players you need to have on your fantasy football team this season and learn winning strategies!

    Featured Participants:
    Jason Cooper - ElCidCoop
    Jason Kulaga - Coolaga
    Jacob Ellis - Ellis
    chance moe & KEEM STAR - Henrything Is Possible 7/31 27
    Brent Studebaker - StudDynasty
    Billy boone - Jesus is king 777
    Ryan Imler - Keeb’s Cookie Monsters
    Matthew Pfleger - Banx50
    Paul Teixeira & Peter Puzzo - Balky’s Halloween Candy
    Dimitrios Gikas - GnawinBB 7.31
    Robert Lipkin - Jul30
    Peter Masterson - BK WorldWide

    Chapters:

    00:00 - Introduction
    8:47 - Justin Herzig featured on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine
    11:45 - Terry McLaurin requests trade from the Washington Commanders
    16:05 - Joe Mixon's injury and 2025 Fantasy Football value
    24:25 - What are we doing with the Browns Running Backs
    34:59 - 1st Round
    44:28 - Coverage of 2nd Round
    49:15 - 4th Round
    56:54 - 5th Round
    1:03 52 - 6th Round
    1:15:55 - Start of 8th Round
    1:29:07 - Start of 10th Round
    1:40:22 - Start of 12th Round
    2:03:15 - Joining the Show - Brent Studebaker, StudDynasty

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