The Options Insider Fantasy Football Cast: Mid-Season Report

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider

CO-HOST: Brian Overby, Options Playbook

The hosts dive into the mid-season drama of the inaugural Options Insider Fantasy Football League. Mark defends his first-place spot after a Week 9 loss, while Brian celebrates a much-needed win to climb out of the basement. The discussion covers devastating injuries, questionable draft strategies, surprise player finds, and what the future holds for the league.

Key Highlights:

• Rivalry & Standings: Mark falls to 6-3 and is now tied for first. Brian secures a tight win (176.0 to 172.6) to move to 3-6.

• The Injury Crisis: A brutal season for injuries affecting top players, highlighting the importance of deep benches and constant management.

• Running Back Woes: Discussing the high-risk nature of early-round RBs (e.g., Saquon Barkley) and the bleak running back options on the current waiver wire (e.g., Devin Singletary).

• Surprise Sleeper Finds: Highlighting successful mid-season pickups like Khyani Vidal and Rico Dowdle that have been saving struggling teams.

• Waiver & Draft Strategy: Reviewing the ideal league size (consensus is 12) and the pros and cons of using unconventional draft strategies.

• Future League Format: Discussing the possibility of expanding the league next year and the appeal of the high-stakes Guillotine League format (where the lowest scorer is eliminated weekly).

• Favorite Players: Brian names Amari Cooper and the ever-reliable Josh Jacobs as his favorite players this season.