It's FOOTBALL TIME + Super Bowl Picks - Fantasy Football Podcast for 9/9

The source notes AJ Brown is gone from the Eagles, citing his departure as part of the narrative around the team's potential decline heading into the season.

Late-round receiver the source was shocked is not being drafted anywhere despite being available; source explicitly states 'I want to see him in week one,' indicating strong interest in his week one performance.

Baker Mayfield signed a three-year, $165 million deal with the Buccaneers ($55 million per year) after expressing disappointment with the team's direction; the source frames this as a positive resolution after Mayfield had previously stated he would not negotiate further.

The source identifies Brock Bowers as having the best chance among tight ends around the league to reach 10 touchdowns, positioning him as the top touchdown-upside tight end prospect.

In three starts against the Rams, Purdy has averaged only 213 passing yards; source is 'not really, really excited about the 49ers pass catchers in general' for this specific matchup and would prefer Matthew Stafford or Jackson Dart over Purdy.

The source expresses concern about Bryce Young's passing production, setting a low bar for fantasy relevance: "Bryce Young, please throw for more than 200. 200 yards more than four times this year. That's all." The speaker notes frustration that Young is underperforming relative to the weapons around him, stating "There are too many weapons on your team that we like for fantasy that you are ruining."

McCaffrey receives heavy volume against the Rams; despite averaging only 2.5 yards per carry in last two matchups, he has received 53 opportunities total, with the source noting 'they just give him the ball nonstop.'

Kmet is in 'the best situation possible' against Cincinnati, though the source notes uncertainty about whether he needs additional offensive weapons in front of him.

Schultz mentioned among tight ends potentially on the way back from injury in week one, grouped with Mark Andrews, Isaiah Likely, and Britain Strange.

Adams is classified as an 'auto start' for his draft position in this matchup, indicating he should be started regardless of circumstances.

The source expects Devante Adams to obviously be started in Week 1 against the 49ers, who ranked 26th against wide receivers last year.

Late-round receiver the source wants to see in week one, mentioned as part of a group of undrafted or late-round rookies the source is monitoring.

Mike Wright has George Helani on his roster and is monitoring his performance before deciding whether to cut him; the source notes Helani as someone Wright 'finds' that 'nobody' else seems to target, suggesting a speculative hold on a low-profile player.

The source expects all but guaranteed limited snaps for Kittle in week one; speaker states 'there's just no way he's playing full snap' and 'I'm pretty much not playing George Kittle' due to snap competition, preferring TJ Hawkinson over him in this matchup.

Likely mentioned among tight ends potentially on the way back from injury in week one, grouped with Mark Andrews, Dalton Schultz, and Britain Strange.

Isaiah Likely is gone from the Ravens, removing a secondary receiving option that had competed for targets with Mark Andrews. Last year Likely missed three games but managed to accumulate 307 receiving yards, indicating he was a meaningful part of the Ravens' passing game despite limited availability.

Packers running back whose fantasy value could be impacted if goal line carries are given to George Shalami; source identifies the Packers backfield as one to watch heading into the season.

The source references Jalen Hurts as 'older' in the context of discussing the Eagles' potential decline, suggesting age-related concerns about his performance heading into the season.

Warren is a second-round pick in his year-two season who is absurdly athletic and had plays last year; the source positions him as a player where early-season involvement will be immediately clear and predictive of full-season role.

The source expresses ongoing uncertainty about Jonathan Brooks due to general soreness concerns; Brooks has not yet escaped the general soreness issue, creating hesitation about his readiness and reliability heading into the season.

Andrews mentioned among tight ends potentially on the way back from injury, grouped with Isaiah Likely, Dalton Schultz, and Britain Strange as options in week one.

Tight end receiving criticism from listeners for perceived disrespect in draft rankings or projections; source acknowledges the disrespect concern, suggesting Andrews' draft value or expectations may be lower than warranted based on his past performance.

The source argues Mark Andrews is undervalued and disrespected heading into the season. At 31 years old, Andrews is younger than Travis Kelsey (36) and has historical precedent for tight ends performing well in their thirties, especially touchdown-dependent players. The Ravens extended him, Isaiah Likely (who siphoned 307 receiving yards last year while missing three games) is gone, and Andrews remains a high-upside touchdown machine for Lamar Jackson. The source drafted him in multiple leagues despite his disappointing recent production, viewing him as a contrarian value play.

In a deeper league decision between Stafford and Brock Purdy, source would take Stafford over Purdy in this matchup against the 49ers.

The source considers Stafford a fine enough start in Week 1 against the 49ers defense, which ranked 24th against quarterbacks last year; the Rams offense averaged 30 points per game last season, the best in football.

Evans is classified as an 'almost certainly going to start' player if healthy, with touchdown upside in a game with an over/under of 48.5 points.

Pat Bryant was available on waivers in the hosts' league but was not picked up by one host, who instead chose Devon Vele; this suggests Bryant was passed over in favor of Vele for week 1 fantasy purposes.

Late-round rookie mentioned alongside Terrence Ferguson and Tavian Wicks as a late-round fantasy pick the source is looking forward to watching in week one.

Andy Reid indicated Patrick Mahomes has a good chance to start week one for the Chiefs; however, the source notes concern about his protection given the Chiefs' left tackle is unavailable and will be replaced by an undrafted rookie free agent protecting Mahomes off an ACL injury, facing the Broncos' front.

Nacua is listed as an 'auto start' in this game, indicating she should be started regardless of circumstances.

The source expects Puka Nacua to obviously be started in Week 1 against the 49ers, who ranked 26th against wide receivers last year.

The source expects three Parkinson touchdowns from Bennett in Week 1, suggesting limited passing volume or a run-heavy game script for the Rams.

In a direct comparison question between Tee Higgins and George Salami, the source selects Higgins, indicating preference for Higgins' value or upside in the current context.

Year two tight end, second round pick with 93rd percentile athleticism score. Source notes athleticism is far more important at tight end than any other position and that very athletic tight ends often take four to five or six years to develop; Ferguson fits the mold of a player who could have a breakout year despite not breaking out as a rookie, with the source explicitly stating 'at the end of the year you're like, man, what a breakout for Terrence Ferguson.'

After being worried about Travis Etienne Jr. throughout the offseason due to Alvin Kamara's involvement in the passing game and role as the passing-downs back, the source has become bullish on Etienne's upside now that Kamara is out of the way and other backups are injured. The source is bullish on the upside of Kellen Moore's offense for the Saints and believes Etienne is better than where he's going in drafts; he's a late riser for the source after being skeptical all offseason.

The source recommends watching Atwell in Week 1 to determine if he is really involved in the Rams offense; he is positioned as a late-round or second-to-last-round pick in deeper leagues to evaluate early-season usage.

The source recommends watching Higbee in Week 1 to determine if he is really involved in the Rams offense; he is positioned as a late-round or second-to-last-round pick in deeper leagues to evaluate early-season usage.