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Fantasy For Real
Fantasy for Real is a Fantasy Football, Dynasty Fantasy Football, & NFL Draft podcast focusing on the QB, RB, WR, & TE positions. During the season, FFR focuses on the biggest prospect news from College Football & the NFL, including a weekly 2027 Mock Draft. In the off-season, FFR dives deep into player profiles, rankings, & projections to prepare managers with tips & tricks to win their leagues. This show focuses on Fantasy Football, but it may be one of the best places to follow prospect…
Episodes
Fantasy For Real(#31) MOCK Draft Part 1 -- SF Start-Up Rounds 1-4
A look at how my own Start-Up rankings discussed the previous 3 shows might take shape. Part 1 features the first four rounds. Round 1 - 4:00 | Round 2 - 11:00…
Fantasy For Real(#30) Start-Up Deep Dives Part 3: WRs #1-70
A look at Superflex rankings for the WR position ranking WRs from #1 to #70. Tier 1 -- 2:00 || AJ Brown -- 8:00 || G Wilson -- 9:55 || M Harrison Jr. -- 11:55…
Fantasy For Real(#29) Start-Up Deep Dives Part 2: RBs #1-41
In-depth breakdown of RBs for a Superflex Start-Up league. Breece Hall (6:00) || Bijan & Gibbs (8:35) || Christian McCaffery (12:45) || Jonathon Taylor (16:30)…
Fantasy For Real(#28) Superflex Start-Up QBs -- Deeper Dives into the QB Market
Today's episode of Fantasy For Real features an in-depth walkthrough of my top 38 Quarterbacks in Superflex leagues. || Times: Josh Allen & Patrick Mahomes --…
Fantasy For Real(#27) Draft Deeper Dives Part 3: the AFC
Very compact episode this week. Going through every team in the AFC draft class by draft class looking at each player and quite a few UDFAs as well. Raiders…
Fantasy For Real(#26) Draft Deeper Dives for NFC South & North + a Puka Nacua Related Confession
On this episode of FFR, I discuss possible impacts of a new EA NCAA Video Game, the draft classes in the NFC South and NFC North, and open up about Puka Nacua…
Fantasy For Real(#25) Draft Class Deep Dives: NFC West & NFC East
On today's episode of Fantasy For Real, we begin a deeper dive into the draft classes of each NFL team with a focus on fits as well as some discussion about…
Fantasy For Real(#24) Dealing w/ Day 3 Troy Franklin, Post-Draft NFC RB Rooms, and '22-'24 Prospect Ages
A dense show today, this episode dives into how to evaluate Troy Franklin between pre-draft love and post-draft falls. I also discuss all NFC RB Rooms…
Fantasy For Real(#23) Early Rookie Draft ADP & AFC RB Rooms Post-Draft
Today's episode looks through the results of early rookie drafts (6:50) before starting a two-part segment to be finished Thursday going through the RB Rooms…
Fantasy For Real(#22) 2025 Way-Way-Too Early Rookie Class Breakdown
An in-depth look at the top QB, RB, WR, and TE prospects in the upcoming 2025 draft class. Spreadsheet linked below and posted with the Podcast at various…
Fantasy For Real(#21) Post-Draft Rookie Controversies + 4 Round SF Big Board
Today's show features some of the most controversial talking points for Rookie Drafters now that Dynasty Rookie Drafts are underway. Additionally, I update my…
Fantasy For Real(#20) Instant Reactions to Days 1 & 2 of the NFL Draft + SF Big Board #1-29
Primarily recorded after pick 100 on Friday night, my reactions to the first 2 days of the NFL Draft for Fantasy Positions. I doubt too much changes, but these…
Fantasy For RealPre-Draft Mock (Thursday Morning)
Oops! Should've sent this out Thursday morning at latest. This podcast may only have a short shelf life, but there are some intriguing conversations about…
Fantasy For Real(#19) Everything About Draft Capital before the NFL Draft
Sorry for the delay! On today's show, I break down everything I've learned from studying the last 10+ years of NFL Draft capital at the various fantasy…
Fantasy For Real(#18) Final Pre-Draft Superflex Big Board + 2022 & 2023 Context Discussion
The focus on today's who is my final big board with my 30 fantasy relevant Day 2 or higher grades in the 2024 class. I also put 2024 into context with my own…
Fantasy For Real(#17) Final Rookie WR Rankings (Pre-Draft) + Diggs Trade Fallout
A deep dive into the 2024 Rookie WR class starting with a look into the Stefon Diggs trade to the Houston Texans. Intro/Bias (0:00) | Trade Package (4:05) |…
Fantasy For Real(#16) 2024 Rookie RB Final Rankings and Class Breakdown
A deep dive on the 2024 Rookie RBs. Small intro before some brief scouting notes at around (9:30). Afterwards Players: Trey Benson (16:00) | Jonathon Brooks…
Fantasy For Real(#15) Final Pre-Draft Rookie QB Rankings + TE Positional Overview
It's almost April, the Combine is behind us, and so it is time to start dishing out Final positional rankings starting with the QB and TE positions. RB and WR…
Fantasy For Real(#14) FA Buys & Sells + RB Tyrone Tracy & WR Xavier Legette Rookie Profiles
On this episode of the Fantasy for Real Podcast, (2:40) what are we supposed to make of Jerry Jeudy and the Browns extension? (10:15) On top of that, the…
Fantasy For Real(#13) FA Winners & Losers, Latest FA Updates, and Kimani Vidal Profile
Free Agency is starting to settle down, but there is still a lot to discuss. Today, I talk about the late week and weekend news (11:00), some of the biggest…
Fantasy For Real(#12) NFL Free Agency: RB Rooms Around the NFL & Other Early FA Reactions
Discussion of all big early Fantasy Free Agency topics including a look over each RB room that either changed or may be positioned still to add a rookie. |…
Fantasy For Real(#11) Superflex Big Board w/ NFL Mock Draft ADP, Ray Davis Deep Dive
On the eve of Free Agency, a look into SF Rankings based on a selective expert ADP & a deep dive into Ray Davis. Timeline: Rushing QB Stats v. Production for…
Fantasy For Real(#10) Rookie Pick Values Post-Combine, X. Worthy's Deep Problem, and Respecting Isaac Guerendo
On a shorter show today, I get into yet another WR I'm intrigued to buy in Dynasty Leagues (2:30), discuss how I'm valuing late-1sts in a SF league (10:05)…
Fantasy For Real(#9) Instant Combine Reactions & Adjustments for the 2024 Rookie Class
Mostly recorded Saturday night, these are my most raw reactions to the combine as I look over the data and information of the day and make instant ranking…
Fantasy For Real(#8) Favorite WR/RB Contender Buys & Prospect Profiles for Jayden Daniels + Ladd McConkey
A look at who is undervalued on KTC (pt. 2) and some deep dives on prospects like Jayden Daniels and Ladd McConkey Get full access to C.J.’s Substack at…
Fantasy For Real(#7) 2024 Rookie Controversies & Clarities + Over/Under Valued NFL Players
Looking at some market evaluations for certain NFL players, a tier-focused look at the 2024 Rookie Class, and what to look out for at the NFL Scouting Combine…
Fantasy For Real(#6) How real is J.J. McCarthy's Rise + Javon Baker profile & more
Is the talk around J.J. McCarthy hype or substance? This episode digs into the reasons around the league and within McCarthy's profile for his recent rise. I…
Fantasy For Real(#5) 2024 Boom/Bust Rookie WRs: Deep Dives on Troy Franklin, Keon Coleman, Brian Thomas Jr., and Adonai Mitchell
A Deep Dive with statistical and film analysis into four of the most controversial Wide Receiver Prospects in the 2024: Troy Franklin, Keon Coleman, Brian…
Fantasy For Real(#4) NEW 2024 Mid-Tier Rookie Rankings RBs #3-10 ; WRs #8-15
Get full access to C.J.’s Substack at cjfreel.substack.com/subscribe Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our…
Fantasy For RealMalik Washington Rising, NFL WR Sleepers, and Prospect WR Size Theory (Dynasty AUDIO)
Malik Washington on the rise, using Nico Collins 2022 to look for Sleeper WRs, and a look into WR size and what matters most to smaller WRs. Get full access to…
Fantasy For RealSenior Bowl Wet Blankets: Fallers and Risers? (Dynasty AUDIO -- C.J. Freel)
Reactions to Senior Bowl Risers & Fallers, a discussion on WR size, and a few takes that may come off like a wet blanket. Tez Walker and Xavier Legette are…
Fantasy For Real2024 Dynasty Football Rookie Primer (AUDIO)
Comprehensive Primer for the 2024 Dynasty Rookie Class. Tier 1 QBs begin at ~13 Minutes Tier 1 RBs begin at ~48-49 Minutes Tier 1 WRs begin at ~1 hour 19-20…