They then segue into discussing the (high-end QB1) Jalen Hurts phenomenon (8:09) and how he is representative of some important lessons learned about fantasy QBs in 2020. They analyze things such as the true importance of rushing production for QBs, the late-round QB strategy for 2020, the future of the QB position, and how these lessons can be actionable in 2021 (12:08).

Finally, in the holiday spirit, the gang shares one wish from their football-related “Christmas wishlists” (36:50).

Finally, the crew ends the episode by collectively discussing and selecting their current top 5 fantasy RBs for the 2021 season, and even sneak in rankings for 2021’s sophomore RBs (22:57).

They then pour one out for Joe Burrow and tell you how the Bengals offense (especially their wide receivers) will project in fantasy football going forward (15:05). Finally, the gang each share a couple of NFL-related phenomena that they are especially thankful for this holiday season.

The crew ends the episode by taking a big-picture look as to just how special the 2020 rookie WR class is and analyze lessons that fantasy owners could learn from them going forward (30:55).

They finish off the episode by dissecting what to do with your underperforming Baltimore Ravens going forward (30:00) and projecting each host’s top-three 2021 redraft wide receivers (39:07).

Then, the gang laments the state of the tight end position in fantasy and gives plenty of actionable advice to owners hurting at the TE spot (27:17).

Finally, they end the episode by diving into expected points for rookie running backs and which ones you should be buying (33:53).

They then pivot to waiver wire wide receivers such as Denzel Mims (15:09), Jalen Reagor (18:52), and Rashard Higgins (23:27). The gang finishes up the waiver wire segment recommending quarterbacks such as Tua Tagovailoa (28:00), Carson Wentz (30:55), and Derek Carr (33:25).

Finally, they analyze how to move forward with the once-valuable Dallas Cowboys skill position players in fantasy and how to adjust your expectations for them going forward (35:30).

The gang then continues to marvel at and evaluate the values of the stud rookie wide receivers like Chase Claypool (19:52), Tee Higgins (26:00), and Justin Jefferson (30:33). They also ponder their redraft value alongside underutilized early-round wide receiver selections such as JuJu Smith-Schuster and Mike Evans.

Finally, the crew revisits the mid-round rookie running back discussion debating the roles of D’Andre Swift and Cam Akers with Adrian Peterson and Darrell Henderson still looming in their respective backfields (35:29).

They then break down some huge weeks from players who could still be on your waiver wire like Chase Claypool (13:38), Mike Williams (17:33), Travis Fulgham (21:48), and a TE to target who is returning from IR (26:00).

Finally, Mike Braude leads the breakdown of Week 6’s “expected points” and discusses some good buy lows at wide receiver (29:36) and running back (34:10).

They do the same for the Cardinals pass catchers (36:34) while giving a pep talk to Marquise Brown and D.J. Moore owners (41:48), ponder how to treat Odell Beckham going forward (46:13) and marvel over Justin Jefferson (50:53).

On the waiver wire, the gang tells you how to navigate and prioritize the Browns backfield after Nick Chubb’s injury (53:46) and hypes up Justin Jackson as a post-Ekeler injury priority (54:50). For those needing help at wide receiver, Darnell Mooney (58:30) and Tim Patrick, Isaiah Ford, and Zach Pascal are also analyzed (1:00:25). They end the waiver wire section by assessing Week 4 breakouts Robert Tonyan (1:02:55) and Damien Harris (1:04:58).

Finally, the Apex crew discusses how to handle fantasy draft busts – whether to sell high, simply bench them, or cut entirely for A.J. Green (1:09:00), Brandin Cooks (1:11:19), Kerryon Johnson (1:14:07), Todd Gurley (1:16:00), and Kenyan Drake (1:18:41).

The crew then discusses some buy-low opportunities in your fantasy league including some rookie running backs (23:34), Myles Gaskin (31:21), D.J. Chark (34:07), D.J. Moore (35:55), Darius Slayton (44:57), and Jerry Jeudy (46:35).

They finish off the episode talking about the Joe Burrow/Tee Higgins connection and how things are finally looking up in Cincinnati for both Bengals fans and fantasy footballers alike (49:16).

Then, they compare Chris Herndon and Dalton Schultz while doing some obligatory Adam Gase trashing (30:25), get excited about Tre’Quan Smith’s usage going forward (34:04), and briefly talk about the 49ers backfield with some advice for deep-leaguers (37:55).

Finally, the crew analyzes whether or not the Bills’ offense is for real (43:53), if Robby Anderson is actually happening (49:14), and what to make of Hunter Henry and Tyler Higbee’s usage thus far (53:07).

K.J. Hamler Analysis

Darrell Henderson Analysis

Selling RBs In Dynasty Analysis

Late WR Breakouts Analysis

Then, they debate training camp injuries and how they affect D’Andre Swift’s injury and fantasy fallout (9:47), and do the same with Jalen Reagor (16:32).

Finally, the gang takes a victory lap on Leonard Fournette and discusses how to approach the new Jaguars’ backfield (23:27) and provides some last-minute draft tips you want to employ for your upcoming fantasy draft (34:20).