Playing an Auction Room, the Chris Carson Bargain, and Keenan Allen's New World

Beller, Jake and Brandon are still on FLEX Leagues duty, taking a look at Jake's performance in the 12-team auction. Early buys of Michael Thomas and Travis Kelce sent Jake off his pregame plan, which leads to a discussion on auction best practices. Where's the love for Chris Carson? Should we be afraid of Tyrod Taylor, as it relates to Keenan Allen? Is there any sense in paying up for the elite quarterbacks? The guys get into all that, and a whole lot more.FLEX auction boardRundown2:37 Michael Thomas at $484:16 Pre-Determined Auction Values as a 'Speed Limit'6:28 Where's the Love for Chris Carson10:00 Travis Kelce at $2611:56 Why You Should Track Prices and Think Like a Snake Drafter During the Auction15:44 The Danger of Being at the End of a Tier, Through the Lens of a $29 D.K. Metcalf18:23 The Virtues of a Balanced Team Build23:53 Can You Justify Paying for an Elite QB?27:27 The Utility of $2 Bids29:56 Kenny Golladay and the Third Tier of WRs34:21 Stars and Scrubs Lite Builds37:49 Jake and Brandon Butt Heads over Keenan Allen43:43 Non-Jake Teams We LikeFollow Michael on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Jake on Twitter: @allinkidFollow Brandon on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonGet 40% off the first year of your subscription to The Athletic at theathletic.com/fantasyfootballpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.