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 board Rundown 2:37 Michael Thomas at $48 4:16 Pre-Determined Auction Values as a 'Speed Limit' 6:28 Where's the Love for Chris Carson 10:00 Travis Kelce at $26 11:56 Why You Should Track Prices and Think Like a Snake Drafter During the Auction 15:44 The Danger of Being at the End of a Tier, Through the Lens of a $29 D.K. Metcalf 18:23 The Virtues of a Balanced Team Build 23:53 Can You Justify Paying for an Elite QB? 27:27 The Utility of $2 Bids 29:56 Kenny Golladay and the Third Tier of WRs 34:21 Stars and Scrubs Lite Builds 37:49 Jake and Brandon Butt Heads over Keenan Allen 43:43 Non-Jake Teams We Like Follow Michael on Twitter: @MBeller Follow Jake on Twitter: @allinkid Follow Brandon on Twitter: @BrandonFunston Get 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.