Ian Allan and Mark Nulty discuss how to handle players that looked like stars early but are busts now, where to find QBs late in the season, evaluating injury replacement QBs, looking ahead to fantasy matchups, trophies, and the greatest Made for TV Sporting Event of all time.

Mark Nulty and Ian Allan get more fantasy relevance out of the Jacksonville Jaguars then anybody thought imaginable. Also what to do if you're "stuck" with a bad QB or RB option, the progression of rookie QBs, planning your fantasy lineup now for the real NFL schedule, and more.

Fantasy Index staffers discuss our roster selections in a free Week 9 game hosted by DraftStreet.com. Come play against us (follow the link at FantasyIndex.com) and win your share of $300!

Mark Nulty and Ian Allan talk about: Looking for alternatives for Jimmy Graham; surprises and trends heading into Week 8; and how to make more effective trades.

Fantasy Index guru Ian Allan joins host Justin Eleff (@FantasyIndexJE) to talk strength-of-schedule and rate the new starting running backs in Arizona, Green Bay and Indianapolis.

Mark and Ian discuss a variety of topics including: Is it time to give up on Mark Ingram and Titus Young, where do quarterbacks such as Andy Dalton, Peyton Manning, Matthew Stafford, Michael Vick rank now, the emergence of this year's Tim Tebow, a look at some of the more interesting matchups of the week, Mark makes a horrible joke, perhaps the worst fantasy football move of all time, and more.

The Fantasy Index staff discusses our picks for this week's Gridiron God contest; compete against us for free at GridironGod.co m.

Ian Allan and Mark Nulty take a look at the big issues heading into Week 4 including: the frustration of dealing with platoon situations and strategies; upside down quarterback rankings and why not to panic, strategies for pulling your team out of the cellar, and more. 

Most of the Fantasy Index staff sits down to discuss our picks for Week 4 in the Fantasy Index Subscriber Super League, hosted by MyFantasyLeague.com. Also: how will the switch from replacement refs to real ones affect fantasy numbers going forward; does anyone still want Chris Johnson?

Ian Allan and Mark Nulty take a look at the big issues heading into Week 3 including: Where did Andre Brown come from, how worried is Ian about Chris Johnson, Larry Fitzgerald, Matthew Stafford, Patriots offense, Packers offense. Mark yells at some kids to get off his lawn and talks about Cam Newton's Superman Dance.

Ian Allan and Mark Nulty take a look at the big issues heading into Sunday's Week 2 kickoff: What we got right in Week 1 and where we were Loud Wrong. What's a trend and what's a blip on the radar. The importance of not overreacting to Week 1. The important thing to look at when evaluating an injury report. The problem with getting "too cute" with lineup decisions. Plus, mailbag questions.

Ian Allan and Mark Nulty discuss how to deal with the high level of uncertainty of Week 1, biggest movers up and down the draft board since the start of pre-season, handling the first few weeks of the waiver wire, strategies for waiver wire bidding leagues, how to determine when to unload the mid-round guy that isn't working out, your mailbag questions, and more. 

Bill Enright of FFChamps.com joins the podcast to discuss the fantasy implications of Wednesday's NFL season opener between the Cowboys and Giants. Should you scramble to add Kevin Ogletree to your team? And just how bad is the running game in Gotham?

Justin Eleff (@FantasyIndexJE) previews the Seattle Seahawks and St. Louis Rams; sponsored by the always free-to-play Fantasy Index Subscriber Super League (look for the link at FantasyIndex.com).

Justin Eleff (@FantasyIndexJE) previews the Arizona Cardinals and San Francisco 49ers; sponsored by DraftDay (use promo code FANTASYINDEX to double your deposit bonus at DraftDay.com!).

Justin Eleff (@FantasyIndexJE) previews the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints; sponsored by the Fantasy Football Players Championship (MyFFPC.com).

Justin Eleff (@FantasyIndexJE) previews the Carolina Panthers' fantasy season; sponsored by CDMSports.com.

Justin Eleff (@FantasyIndexJE) previews the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' fantasy season; sponsored by the always free-to-play Fantasy Index Subscriber Super League.

Justin Eleff (@FantasyIndexJE) previews the Minnesota Vikings' fantasy season; sponsored by GridironGod.com.

Justin Eleff (@FantasyIndexJE) previews the Green Bay Packers' fantasy season; sponsored by FJ Fantasy Sports (FJFantasy.com).

Ian Allan and Mark Nulty take an extended look at draft strategy, where to take sleepers, the importance of handcuffs, big movers up and down the draft board, the outlook of MJD and Adrian Peterson, offensive line analysis, your questions, and more.

Justin Eleff (@FantasyIndexJE) previews the Detroit Lions' fantasy season; sponsored by the always free-to-play Fantasy Index Subscriber Super League (http://football.myfantasyleague.com/2012/FantasyIndex).

Justin Eleff (@FantasyIndexJE) previews Washington's fantasy season, then Bill Enright of FFChamps.com joins the podcast to discuss divided backfields around the NFL and mid-round value picks at running back.

Justin Eleff (@FantasyIndexJE) previews the fantasy season of the Philadelphia Eagles; sponsored by FFLabels.com.

Second half of our roundtable discussion with Alan Satterlee, Ken Markakis and Nick Whalen of Dynasty Rogues. Today: head-case wide receivers; old wide receivers; top picks to break out and go bust.

Alan Satterlee, Ken Markakis and Nick Whalen of Dynasty Rogues join the podcast for a roundtable discussion of burning fantasy topics. Today: how much will the absence of Sean Payton affect the Saints; will RGIII be an impact fantasy player as a rookie; is Roy Helu worth keeping despite the Shanahans' shenanigans; does Cam Newton have a ceiling?

Justin Eleff (@FantasyIndexJE) previews the San Diego Chargers' fantasy season; sponsored by PigSkinGolf.com.

Justin Eleff (@FantasyIndexJE) previews the Oakland Raiders' fantasy season; sponsored by MastersFantasyFootballLeagues.com.

Justin Eleff (@FantasyIndexJE) previews Kansas City's fantasy season; sponsored by the Stanima Football Open Championship (stanima.com).

Analysis of the top news stories of the first week of the preseason including where injuries drop key players, how to watch preseason and not get caught in the hype of fools gold, quarterback analysis including why you may not need to take a quarterback as early as some experts are advising, what QBs are overvalued and where you can find a mid-round sleeper, why the starting New England running back is ready to buck some trends, finding value in drafting receiver combos, and more.

Justin Eleff (@FantasyIndexJE) previews the Denver Broncos' fantasy season; sponsored by FanDraft Fantasy Football Draft Board Software (FanDraft.com).

Jeff Paur of RealTime Fantasy Sports (rtsports.com) joins the podcast to preview the Tennessee Titans' fantasy season. Also: anyone up for organizing a massive league?

Justin Eleff (@FantasyIndexJE) previews the Jacksonville Jaguars' fantasy season; sponsored by FanDuel.com.

Mark and Ian discuss the issues fantasy players deal with in early August: Strategies for an email draft vs a live draft and finding the Keeper League ratio between winning now and building for the future. Taking an in-depth look at the changing landscape for running backs and draft strategies to take advantage. Draft strategies for RBs vs WRs, especially in PPR leagues. How do deal with Best Ball Leagues, how and why to convert from a draft to an auction, and more.  

Justin Eleff (@FantasyIndexJE) previews the Indianapolis Colts' fantasy season; sponsored by Fantasy Central (www.fantasycentral.com).

Justin Eleff (@FantasyIndexJE) previews the Houston Texans' fantasy season; sponsored by RotoWire.com.

Matt Schauf of Draft Sharks joins the podcast to preview the Pittsburgh Steelers' fantasy season from a defensive perspective. Also: IDP basics, sleepers both in the 'burgh and around the NFL.

Justin Eleff (@FantasyIndexJE) previews the Cleveland Browns' fantasy season; sponsored by Extra Point Press (ExtraPointPress.com).

Justin Eleff (@FantasyIndexJE) previews the Cincinnati Bengals' fantasy season; sponsored by EZ Draft (www.ezdraft.com).

FFI's Ian Allan and Mark Nulty discuss the knucklehead factor, the long term affects of holdouts, value based drafting strategies, debate the importance of strength of schedule, why no love for Brandon Pettigrew, and more.

Justin Eleff (@FantasyIndexJE) previews the Baltimore Ravens' fantasy season; sponsored by CDM Sports (cdmsports.com).

Justin Eleff (@FantasyIndexJE) previews the New York Jets' fantasy season; sponsored by AffordableTrophies.com.

Justin Eleff (@FantasyIndexJE) previews the New England Patriots' fantasy season; sponsored by the Fantasy Football Players Championship (MyFFPC.com).

Justin Eleff (@FantasyIndexJE) previews the Miami Dolphins' fantasy season; sponsored by DraftStreet.com.

Bill Enright of FFChamps.com joins the podcast to discuss amending the Ten Commandments of Fantasy Football. Also: which teams have the next great offenses; who are this year's best sleepers at tight end?

Justin Eleff (@FantasyIndexJE) previews the Buffalo Bills' fantasy season; sponsored by RealTime Fantasy Sports.

The top offseason stories including: Can you trust Peyton Manning? Where are the Saints headed? Offseason moves that will make the biggest difference. The sleeper running back you want. A detailed look at the tight end position. Where to draft Rob Gronkowski and Jimmy Graham. The sleeper tight end poised for a big year. Your questions in the mailbag. Reach us at ffipodcast@gmail.com