Fantasy Index Podcast

Scott Pianowski of Yahoo Sports joins host Justin Eleff to talk about which players he has drafted most frequently so far (including one he already has on a dozen teams) and which superstar he won't touch at the top of any draft in 2017. Sponsored by the Draft Dominator app from Footballguys.

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In his podcast debut, Fantasy Index co-founder Bruce Taylor tells the magazine's origin story. Sponsored by DraftKings.

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Ian Allan and Justin Eleff pick 2017 fantasy sleepers from each AFC division. Sponsored by RealTime Fantasy Sports (rtsports.com).

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Ian Allan and Justin Eleff debate sophomore QBs (Jared Goff vs. Carson Wentz) and Bucs TEs (Cameron Brate vs. O.J. Howard), then name sleepers to watch in the upcoming preseason. Sponsored by Fantasy Football Index - FREE Internet Update coming 7/24 for magazine purchasers.

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Ian Allan and Justin Eleff kick off a new season of the podcast by debating the 2017 fantasy merits of Panthers QB Cam Newton and new Patriots WR Brandin Cooks. Sponsored by YouRulz.com.

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Ian Allan and Justin Eleff recap the Fantasy Index Open (sponsored by Affordable Trophies) and preview Super Bowl LI.

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Ian Allan and Justin Eleff preview the Championship round of the NFL playoffs.

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Ian Allan and Justin Eleff preview Sunday's Divisional Round playoff games: Pittsburgh at Kansas City and Green Bay at Dallas.

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Ian Allan and Justin Eleff preview Saturday's Divisional Round playoff games: Seattle at Atlanta and Houston at New England.

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Ian Allan and Justin Eleff preview Sunday's Wild Card games.

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Ian Allan and Justin Eleff discuss popular formats for playoffs-based fantasy leagues and preview Saturday's Wild Card games.

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Ian Allan and Justin Eleff work overtime to put Week 17 and the NFL regular season to bed.

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Ian Allan and Justin Eleff squeeze a few last drops of interest out of the 2016 NFL regular season.

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Justin Eleff attempts to separate Week 17 wheat from so, so much Week 17 chaff.

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Justin Eleff previews Week 16 and preps you for your fantasy Super Bowl in one full-service episode of the podcast.

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Ian Allan and Justin Eleff complete their preview of Week 15. Ian roots for and against the Tennessee Titans.

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Ian Allan and Justin Eleff review Week 14 and look ahead to this week's NFL games -- including Rams-Seahawks on Thursday night.

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Justin Eleff digs all the way down to kickers to get you another fantasy playoffs win this week.

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Ian Allan and Justin Eleff preview Week 14 and find one-week rentals to help you win your fantasy playoff games.

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Justin Eleff takes a bye-week mentality into Week 13 and the upcoming fantasy playoffs.

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THANKSGIVING SPECIAL: Ian Allan and Justin Eleff talk turkey (and football) ahead of Week 12.

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Justin Eleff strains a muscle trying to replace A.J. Green and then gets defensive for Week 12.

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Ian Allan and Justin Eleff preview Week 11 and bet on the Browns and Colin Kaepernick, respectively.

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Ian Allan and Justin Eleff look back on Week 10, talk through ever-changing running back situations and count the Super Bowl contenders on one hand.

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Justin Eleff works the Week 11 waiver wire and reaffirms his strongest Crappy Quarterback man crush.

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Ian Allan and Justin Eleff preview Week 10.

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Ian Allan and Justin Eleff look back on Week 9, talk emerging running backs and preview Thursday night's game.

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Justin Eleff works the Week 10 waiver wire for you, America.

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Ian Allan and Justin Eleff preview Week 9, bet on tight ends and make Super Bowl predictions no one will be happy with.

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Justin Eleff says taking a loss might not be the worst way to kick off the new month. Or you can pick up Sam Bradford.

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Ian Allan and Justin Eleff preview Week 8, and jump at the chance to pit Ryan Fitzpatrick against Alex Smith.

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Ian Allan and Justin Eleff revisit what was a very difficult Week 7 for one of them. Justin draws a 15-yard penalty for taunting.

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Strange days for the podcast; Justin Eleff praises Davante Adams and recommends trading your best players.

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Ian Allan and Justin Eleff preview the weekend's games and find plenty to bet on.

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Ian Allan and Justin Eleff look back on Week 6 of the NFL season and zoom in on the new-look Packers ahead of their Thursday game.

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Justin Eleff works the waiver wire to find streaming quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers for Week 7.

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Ian Allan and Justin Eleff preview Week 6, with a new focus on underdogs and the same old love for Ryan Fitzpatrick.

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Ian Allan and Justin Eleff look back on Week 5 and discuss recent changes around the NFL.

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Justin Eleff sees a beautiful future, and it looks a lot like Marty Mornhinweg.

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Ian Allan and Justin Eleff preview Week 5 of the NFL season.

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Ian Allan and Justin Eleff preview Week 4, with a quick layover in London.

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Ian Allan and Justin Eleff recap a bet so ugly it feels like there was no winner, then survey the NFL landscape after Week 3 -- including the state of the Dolphins' running game heading into Thursday Night Football.

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Justin Eleff roots for Terrelle Pryor and works the Week 4 waiver wire two different ways.

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Ian Allan and Justin Eleff preview Week 3 and dumb this week's bet way, way down.

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Ian Allan and Justin Eleff put a bow (or is it a grave marker?) on Week 2 of the NFL season, trying harder than ever before to find serviceable running backs on the waiver wire.

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Justin Eleff scours the waiver wire after a bloody Week 2.

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Ian Allan and Justin Eleff preview Week 2 and make an impossibly complicated bet.

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Ian Allan and Justin Eleff take a closer look at Week 1, including how the Chargers looked before and after the Keenan Allen injury, which teams may have had deceptive preseasons and which players you should not panic on (yet).

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Justin Eleff mourns the loss of Chargers WR Keenan Allen and talks strategy for using the waiver wire in Week 2 and beyond.

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Ian Allan and host Justin Eleff talk Josh Gordon, Tony Romo, Teddy Bridgewater (and the Vikings he leaves behind) and Washington.

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Justin Eleff talks about the most hyped fantasy position of 2016 -- wide receiver -- and how to use the hype to your advantage.

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Justin Eleff talks draft and auction strategy, including why you should consider breaking the bank for Randolph Horowitz.

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Ian Allan and host Justin Eleff discuss the Ravens and Seahawks, then check back in on the floundering Dolphins.

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Ian Allan and host Justin Eleff discuss Week 2 of the NFL preseason and the season-long prospects of the Atlanta Falcons.

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Ian Allan and host Justin Eleff talk through likely (and unlikely) fantasy contributors in Tampa Bay, Denver and Oakland.

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Ian Allan and host Justin Eleff discuss impressive preseason offenses in Jacksonville, Carolina and Tennessee.

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Ian Allan and host Justin Eleff get excited about the Eagles and Browns. Sponsored by Affordable Trophies (AffordableTrophies.com).

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Host Justin Eleff discusses the comeback prospects of various hard-luck cases from last season.

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Host Justin Eleff runs down the top running backs and wonders if there is any such thing as a top running back in 2016.

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Fantasy Football Index - 07/21/16

Fantasy Football Index publisher Ian Allan and host Justin Eleff talk Dolphins, Bears, preseason football, the latest crop of castoffs seeking rejuvenation in New England.

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Ian Allan and Mark Nulty tell you what you need to know to help you win your playoff matchup. Apologies in advance for some bad audio for the first part of the podcast. The issue will be cleared up next week.

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Ian Allan and Mark Nulty tell you what you need to know before you set your lineup plus a look ahead to playoff matchups

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Ian Allan and Mark Nulty tell you what you need to know before you set your lineup.

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Ian Allan and Mark Nulty tell you what you need to know before you set your lineup.

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Ian Allan and Mark Nulty tell you what you need to know before you set your lineup.

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Ian Allan and Mark Nulty tell you what you need to know before you set your lineup.

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Ian Allan and Mark Nulty tell you what you need to know before you set your lineup.

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Things you can do right now that can lead to a championship this season 

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Ian Allan and Mark Nulty tell you what you need to know before you set your lineup.

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Allan and Mark Nulty tell you what you need to know before you set your lineup.

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Ian Allan tells you what you need to know before you set your lineup.

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Ian Allan tells you what you need to know before you set your lineup.

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Ian Allan tells you what you need to know before you set your lineup.

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FootballGuys.com Sigmund Bloom talks about what you can do to give yourself the best opportunity coming out of your draft with one of the best rosters.

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Notable moves and how they affect fantasy teams

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Mark Nulty is joined by renowned fantasy football author Sam Hendricks to a deep dive on advanced strategies for both standard drafts and a lot of auction strategies.

 

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Mistakes to avoid to make the biggest night of your fantasy year a success.

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How Martavis Bryant's suspension affect the Steelers plus notes on every AFC team before you draft.

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Mark Nulty is joined by Peter Schoenke of <b><a href=" http://www. rotowire.com"; target=_new> Rotowire </a></b>, one of the oldest and most respected sources for fantasy football news and information.Peter talks about the players he likes and who has the potential of being this year's Zach Sudfeld. Also, what tools you can use to give you an edge on draft day.

 

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Ian Allan and Mark Nulty take a look at what's been learned in the first few weeks of preseason. What players are moving up and down Ian's draft board. How much does Jordy Nelson's loss affect Aaron Rodgers and the Packers. Plus, quick hitters for all NFC teams. 

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Keys to forming a new league. The Do's and Dont's of starting to league. How to be a commissioner. Finding the right league for you. The beauty of best ball leagues, daily fantasy sports, and more.

 

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Draft strategy, especially when it comes to elite QBs. Plus, can two aging veterans find fantasy happiness in Indianapolis?

 

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Players moving in and out their primes

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Prospects for the potentially high flying Steelers offense. Should you spend a high pick on Jeremy Hill. Is AJ Green undervalued. What to do with Cleveland's running back situation. The impact of Marc Trestmen on the Ravens offense. Is Justin Forsett a Top 10 RB in PPR formats? Plus, the shakeout of Geno Smith's broken jaw with the Jets.

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What do about the Patriots quagmire

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In-depth analysis where draft value lies - and high ranking players to avoid

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QBs moving up and down tiers

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Ian Allan and Mark Nulty take an in-depth look at the NFC North from a fantasy perspective.

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Ian Allan and Mark Nulty take an in-depth look at the NFC East from a fantasy perspective.

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Players that Ian thinks are going too high and too low in early drafts and where to buck the trends.

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How Deflategate effects Tom Brady's draft status. Leveon Bell is a potential Top 3 player but is facing a 3-game suspension appending appeal. A look back at the 2015 draft. Which players are in good situations to help you this year and what rookies are being overhyped? A very early look at 2015 sleepers.<p>

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Ian Allan and Mark Nulty talk about the season that was 2014. Guys that surprised and guys that torpedoed your team. Plus, what to expect in 2015. Players that performed that you need to be beware of and players that underperformed that may bounce back next season. 

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Ian Allan tells you what you need to know before you set your lineup. Plus a few offseason news and notes thrown in for good measure.

 

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Strategies and analysis for setting your lineup for NFL Playoff contests

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Previewing all the games prior to Championship Week!

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A look at the Week 15 games – win or go home!

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Ian Allan tells you what you need to know before you set your lineup.

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A look at the Week 13 games including the Thanksgiving matchups. 

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