Episodes

  • Father's Day Best Ball Drafts: Strategies for Winning Picks

    Father's Day Best Ball Drafts: Strategies for Winning Picks
    Jun 16 2024
    Father's Day Best Ball Drafts: Strategies for Winning Picks
    Join host Jeremiah Retzlaff in this special Father's Day episode of Best Ball Study Hall as he shares personal anecdotes about fatherhood and dives deep into Best Ball drafting strategies. Jeremiah discusses player selections including Marvin Harrison Jr., Drake London, Trey McBride, and George Pickens, while also evaluating quarterback choices and week 17 correlations. The episode also highlights budget considerations and contest structures offered by Underdog, making it a must-listen for any fantasy football enthusiast looking to gain an edge in their drafts.
    00:00 Introduction and Father's Day Shoutout
    01:13 Best Ball Draft Strategy: McBride and Pickens
    03:38 Draft Analysis: Pickens or McLaurin
    06:22 Super Flex Draft Insights
    07:48 Best Player Available Strategy
    09:19 Quarterback and Running Back Focus
    12:28 Wide Receiver and Tight End Picks
    15:29 Final Draft and Father's Day Wishes
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    21 mins
  • Best Ball Study Hall: Mastering SuperFlex Draft Strategies

    Best Ball Study Hall: Mastering SuperFlex Draft Strategies
    Jun 9 2024
    Best Ball Study Hall: Mastering SuperFlex Draft Strategies with Jeremiah Retzlaff
    Join host Jeremiah Retzlaff in this episode of Best Ball Study Hall as he dives deep into his super flex puppy draft strategies. Jeremiah outlines his draft picks, including top players like Will Levis, Justin Jefferson, and Travis Etienne, and experiments with pushing quarterback selections to find optimal value in other positions. He also provides insight into his other draft builds, discussing his decisions, player stacks, and unique team combinations. Follow along to enhance your drafting techniques and gain a competitive edge in your fantasy football tournaments. Follow Jeremiah on X at coachretzlaff1 for more insights.
    00:00 Introduction to Best Ball Study Hall
    00:06 Draft Strategy and Initial Picks
    02:15 Super Flex Puppy Build Analysis
    03:57 Why So Gray? Team Breakdown
    06:36 Fear Zamir: Draft Insights
    08:36 Tank: Round 18 Decisions
    11:13 Hound Dog: Custodian Quarterback Build
    14:07 Puppy Super Flex: Go Q Strategy
    17:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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    17 mins
  • Deep Dive into Best Ball Draft Strategies and Player Exposures

    Deep Dive into Best Ball Draft Strategies and Player Exposures
    Jun 4 2024
    Deep Dive into Best Ball Draft Strategies and Player Exposures! | Best Ball Study Hall
    In this episode of Best Ball Study Hall, host Jeremiah Retzlaff, who can be found on X at CoachRetzlaff1, takes viewers through detailed strategies for navigating best ball drafts. He discusses the latest contests like the Hound Dog tournament on Underdog, shares his top draft picks from recent drafts, and analyzes his player exposures across quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends. Retzlaff also provides insights into his drafting philosophy for pairing players to maximize upside potential, challenges in differentiating drafts, and how he adjusts his strategies based on evolving player values and ADPs. Whether you're a seasoned best ball player or new to the format, this episode provides valuable tips and strategies to improve your drafts.
    00:00 Welcome to Best Ball Study Hall
    00:09 Underdog Draft Overview
    00:55 First Draft Breakdown
    03:11 Second Draft Breakdown
    04:39 Third Draft Breakdown
    05:55 Fourth Draft Breakdown
    07:52 Fifth Draft Breakdown
    15:53 Exposure Analysis: Quarterbacks
    20:22 Exposure Analysis: Running Backs
    23:21 Exposure Analysis: Wide Receivers
    26:56 Exposure Analysis: Tight Ends
    30:34 Final Thoughts and Sign Off
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    31 mins
  • Best Ball Draft Tips and Player Insights

    Best Ball Draft Tips and Player Insights
    May 24 2024
    Best Ball Draft Tips and Player Insights with Jeremiah Retzlaff
    Join host Jeremiah Retzlaff in this episode of Best Ball Study Hall as he dives into recent sports news, player analyses, and fantasy football draft strategies. Get insights on players like Jameson Williams, Derrick Henry, Lucas Krull, and more. Jeremiah also shares detailed commentary on his current drafts, discussing strategies, player picks, and stack formations. Ideal for fantasy football enthusiasts looking to gain an edge in their drafts.
    00:00 Welcome to Best Ball Study Hall: Introduction
    00:07 Diving into Player Updates and Analysis
    00:16 Spotlight on Jameson Williams and Derrick Henry
    01:31 Emerging Players: Lucas Krull's Rising Stock
    02:23 Saints' Strategy: A Shift in the Rushing Attack
    03:16 Draft Strategy Deep Dive: Building Winning Teams
    07:28 Exploring Best Ball Mania: Team Composition and Strategy
    10:42 Final Draft Insights and Personal Pug Story
    14:36 Signing Off: Best Ball Study Hall Wrap-Up
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    15 mins
  • Mastering Best Ball Draft Strategies for Week 17 | Best Ball Study Hall

    Mastering Best Ball Draft Strategies for Week 17 | Best Ball Study Hall
    May 22 2024
    Mastering Best Ball Draft Strategies for Week 17 | Best Ball Study Hall with Jeremiah Retzlaff
    Join host Jeremiah Retzlaff in this episode of Best Ball Study Hall as he breaks down week 17 draft strategies using team correlation for the Rams and Cardinals. Jeremiah shares insights on assembling game stacks, understanding player selection by draft rounds, and creating backup plans if specific players are taken. He also explores skinny stack concepts, primary stacking, and discusses best practices for navigating single and double-digit rounds for optimal draft outcomes. Tune in to refine your best ball drafting approaches and get ready for a successful fantasy football season!
    00:00 Introduction to Best Ball Study Hall
    00:07 Week 17 Strategy: Rams and Cardinals Focus
    00:55 Drafting Techniques and Player Queue Tips
    01:12 Practical Application: Building Rams and Cardinals Stacks
    08:34 Advanced Drafting: Lions, 49ers, and Chiefs Strategies
    19:41 Skinny Stacks and Closing Strategies
    23:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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    24 mins
  • Episode 3: Maximizing Fantasy Football Draft Capacity: Insider Strategies

    Episode 3: Maximizing Fantasy Football Draft Capacity: Insider Strategies
    May 14 2024
    Maximizing Fantasy Football Draft Capacity: Insider Strategies

    Host Jeremiah Retzlaff shares insightful strategies on managing capacity in fantasy football, focusing on the benefits of participating in both fast and slow drafts on UnderDog. Jeremiah highlights his personal approach to managing multiple drafts, including his daily routine and how it enhances his drafting capacity. Jeremiah also delves into the strategic use of 'coffee' and 'green tea' players to bolster teams, offering examples of players fitting those categories, and walks through specific player selections and reasoning in live Best Ball Mania squad building. Additionally, he discusses managing players' potential impacts due to news and team changes, concluding with a reflection on the importance of knowing limitations in fantasy football strategy.
    00:00 Welcome to Best Ball Study Hall: Meet the Host
    00:08 Maximizing Draft Capacity: Strategies and Personal Insights
    01:07 Optimizing Your Fantasy Football Experience
    01:33 Drafting Techniques and Daily Routine for Success
    03:30 Coffee vs. Green Tea: Drafting Strategies and Player Types
    04:19 Deep Dive into Best Ball Mania Draft Strategy
    07:32 Yanking the Steering Wheel: A Unique Draft Approach
    12:57 Exploring the Puppy Draft and Strategy Adjustments
    16:51 Final Thoughts and Goodbye
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    17 mins
  • Episode 2: Fantasy Football Draft Strategies and Player Insights

    Episode 2: Fantasy Football Draft Strategies and Player Insights
    May 6 2024
    Fantasy Football Draft Strategies and Player Insights
    In this episode of Best Ball Study Hall with host Jeremiah Retzlaff, strategies for drafting in fantasy football are discussed along with specific player picks and potential draft strategies. Jeremiah shares his picks and insights on various players across teams such as the Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, and the Kansas City Chiefs, highlighting considerations for Best Ball formats. He emphasizes the importance of drafting both proven veterans and promising rookies, analyzing their ADP (Average Draft Position) and potential impact on fantasy football teams. Jeremiah also provides tips on building diverse and strategic fantasy lineups, examining the value of players like Ja'Marr Chase, Josh Jacobs, MarShawn Lloyd, and others, to maximize fantasy points throughout the season. The discussion covers strategic picks and potential draft sleeper hits, aiming to help listeners gain an edge in their fantasy football drafts.

    00:00 Welcome to Best Ball Study Hall: Draft Picks and Strategies
    00:29 Deep Dive into Packers' Draft Picks and Fantasy Impacts
    02:21 Exploring Houston Texans' Aggressive Draft Moves
    04:11 Analyzing Colts' Draft Choices and Fantasy Relevance
    05:35 Jaguars' Draft Analysis: Key Players and Fantasy Outlook
    06:42 Chiefs' Draft Recap: Strategy and Fantasy Prospects
    08:31 Draft Strategy Deep Dive: Building Winning Teams
    14:51 Final Thoughts and Encouragement for Fantasy Drafters
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    15 mins
  • Episode 1: NFL Draft Impressions & Fantasy Football Insights

    Episode 1: NFL Draft Impressions & Fantasy Football Insights
    May 1 2024
    NFL Draft Impressions & Fantasy Football Insights

    Jeremiah Retzlaff provides a comprehensive analysis of the NFL Draft's impact on fantasy football for the first 11 teams. He discusses key draft picks like Marvin Harrison Jr. to the Cardinals, their potential fantasy relevance, and how these picks could affect current player rankings and team dynamics. Retzlaff offers fantasy strategy advice, such as potential value picks and players to target or avoid in best ball contests based on the draft outcomes. He touches on notable players and situations for each team, including the implications of draft picks for the Falcons, Ravens, Bills, Panthers, Bears, Bengals, Browns, Cowboys, Broncos, and Lions on fantasy football.

    00:00 Welcome to Best Ball Study Hall: An Introduction
    00:17 Diving Into NFL Draft Impressions: Arizona Cardinals
    01:24 Fantasy Insights on Atlanta Falcons' Draft Picks
    02:24 Analyzing Baltimore Ravens' Fantasy Prospects
    03:37 Buffalo Bills' Draft Strategy: Fantasy Implications
    04:54 Carolina Panthers' Draft Review: Fantasy Perspective
    07:39 ChicagoBears' Exciting Draft Picks: A Fantasy Analysis
    08:59 Cincinnati Bengals' Draft Moves: Fantasy Impact
    10:58 Cleveland Browns' Draft Overview: Fantasy Takeaways
    11:58 Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos: Draft Insights
    14:18 Detroit Lions' Draft Silence: Fantasy Wins
    14:58 Closing Thoughts on the First 11 Teams
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    15 mins