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Ballfield Banter
by Garrett Ball
Year round fantasy football! Whether you’re in a casual league with friends or a hardcore dynasty league, you’ll be prepared to dominate! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballfield-banter/support
Episodes
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61. Finding Wide Receiver Gems in 2026 Rookie Drafts
Who are some of the mid-round guys you should be targeting in your 2026 rookie drafts? What should we be looking for as indicators of future success? We'll dive into all of that and more in this episode of RotoBanter Fantasy Football podcast! Want to see my prospect guide where I cover dozens of...
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60. Surviving (and Thriving in) the 2026 Rookie Class
Fantasy players have been very disappointed in the 2026 rookie class. But is it as bad as it seems? In a sea of negativity, can we come away with some positives? In this episode, we go against the grain and talk about how you can best attack your 2026 rookie class, fighting consensus opinion, for...
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59. Offensive Regression and Fantasy Football
Every year, we see elite offenses and those who struggle. But in the NFL, sustained success is extremely hard. How do offenses regress, both positively and negatively? Do some keep up the good work? Do some stay in the basement of the league or rise from the ashes? How does all of this impact us...
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58. The Zero RB Disaster of 2024
We'll dive into why it felt like running backs were so elite last year, and why the ever-popular Zero RB style of drafting felt worse than it had in previous years. What factors played a part? Let's find out! See the article here! Subscribe to my free weekly newsletter Join the RotoBanter discord
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57. What is the Immediate Impact of Rookie Receivers?
Ever wondered how receivers can impact your team in their rookie season? We dive into the numbers to see how it can impact your draft strategy for redraft leagues as well as looking at the dynasty aspects of the game. - Want to see the full article? Check it out! Subscribe to my free newsletter…
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56. Bully Tight End for Dynasty?
Can Bully Tight End actually work for dynasty formats? Let's dive into the data and find out! Want to see the data I'm describing? Here's the article! Subscribe to my free RotoBanter newsletter Also, don't forget to check out the Discord server!
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55. 2024 Week 1 Starts, Sits, and...Cautions?
Football is back! I'll give some quick start and sits for your fantasy teams as well as break down some news heading into the first week of the 2024 NFL season! Get my free fantasy football newsletter: Ballfield Banter
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54. Is Zero-RB Really the Way to Go?
I talk about if the popular Zero-RB strategy really is the way to go in drafts this season and the statistics and thoughts behind the alternative approaches. Zero-RB Research article: Zero Running Back Strategy Free Newsletter: Ballfield Banter
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53. Rapid Fire: 2024 My Guys!
This week I have just a quick episode for you but it's one I'm sure you'll enjoy: my 2024 My Guys! I go over three names I'm looking to target heavily in drafts this year, the hills I am about to die on. Sit back, enjoy, and come back for more! Free newsletter: Ballfield Banter
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52. Bully TE Draft Strategy
We are all told to "get different" when it comes to best ball, but we often fall into the same types of lineups as everyone else. Can going Bully TE offer a way to set ourselves apart and give us an edge without sacrificing too much at wide receiver? Let's find out! Subscribe to my Ballfield…
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51. Top 5 Best Ball Stacking Tips
Best ball stacking is an integral part of best ball. But what is the right way to do it? Are there some ways we can maximize our stacks? I'll give my top 5 tips for stacking in best ball! Find me on Twitter/X at @GarrettBFF Check out my FREE fantasy football newsletter!
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50. How to Ace Roster Construction in Best Ball
Roster construction and smart draft strategies are key to success in best ball. I'll go over some quick tips and tricks on best ball roster construction and look at the data of those who made it to the highest level of competition: the Underdog Best Ball Mania finals. How did those players build...
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We’re Back for 2024!
After a *very* long absence, I’m glad to say I’m back for 2024! In this short episode, I’ll go over my plans for 2024 during the off-season and the next few weeks and how the episodes will look this time around. Can’t wait to get started! Subscribe to my newsletter:...
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49. Rookies to Watch and a Mock Draft!
Let's take a quick look at some rookies to watch as NFL training camps and preseason get underway. We could be looking at some potential value steals if the situations play out right! Plus, let's draft! Follow me on Twitter @GarrettBFF Check out my Facebook page Ballfield Banter
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48. Fantasy Football Draft Tips and NFL News Updates
Season 2 is here! Back from break, let's dive into some simple draft tips and tricks, plus dive into some NFL news and the fantasy impacts they have. Follow me on Twitter @GarrettBFF Follow my Facebook page Ballfield Banter
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47. Baker Mayfield to the Panthers, and an Announcement!
Baker Mayfield is now a Carolina Panther! What does that mean for the Panthers' primary pass-catchers? And who is somebody I think the fantasy football community is still undervaluing? Plus, a big announcement about the podcast! Follow me on Twitter @GarrettBFF Check out my Facebook page…
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46. Rapid Reaction: Underdog Superflex Best Ball!
I have a quick off-the-cuff episode today about Underdog releasing the new Puppy Best Ball tournament but it's Superflex! How does this style impact your draft compared to usual best ball drafts? Can you still use Hero or Zero RB? What of the receivers since you only start 2? We'll go over all of...
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45. Best Ball Draft Strategies and Tips
Wondering if there are some specific ways to approach a best-ball draft? You're in luck! Hero to Zero, we're gonna take a look at several winning strategies in best-ball formats. We'll also go over some roster construction tips to make your team even better! Follow me on Twitter @GarrettBFF Check...
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44. Late Round Values and Stacks for Best Ball Mania
All the cool kids are talking best ball, so why not? The first few rounds are important, but what about when the obvious picks dry up? Where do you go from there? Who's got potential to be a valuable player for your team in the later rounds? We'll cover all that and more in this episode of...
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43. 2022 NFL Rookie WR and TE Tiers!
Need some help with your rookie draft? Want to know my top 10 rookie wideouts and top 5 tight ends? We covered the backfield last episode, now let's talk about who will be open downfield in 2022! Follow me on Twitter @GarrettBFF Check out my Facebook Page Ballfield Banter!
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42. 2022 NFL Rookie QB and RB Dynasty Preview!
Who's new under center and lined up in the backfield in the NFL in 2022? Who are some QBs and RBs who have starter upside sooner than later? We're about to find out! Quarterbacks and running backs are sought after and foundational pieces to a fantasy football roster, and it's important to get…
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41. Quick Thoughts on the 2022 NFL Draft
It's already been a week since the NFL Draft?!? Crazy right? Today we'll dive into some quick thoughts on teams or players who were winners or (losers!) of the draft and preview what is coming next week. If you want some additional reading, here are my thoughts on Hollywood Brown and Rashod...
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40.Storylines Around The 2022 NFL Draft
The 2022 NFL Draft is here! But instead of going into picks and players and destination predictions, let's take a look at some of the storylines that are happening behind the scenes of the NFL Draft. Will Carolina go for a QB or maybe improve their offensive line? Will the Packers and Chiefs use...
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39. Players I'm High On and Rookies I'm Watching in the NFL Draft
New's, notes, NFL draft! We're gonna cover some of the recent moves and rumors of NFL teams. Then I'll share with you some guys I expect could exceed expectations in 2022 and why. Lastly, I'll share some names I'm watching in the 2022 NFL Draft! And if you catch some laughs, if you're not…
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Free Agency Part 2, Stefon Diggs Gets the Bag
We've got more free agency news to tackle! Is Melvin Gordon going to Baltimore? What is up with Auden Tate to Atlanta and why should I care? And, fun stuff like "how old is Stefon Diggs exactly?" Follow me on Twitter @GarrettBFF Check out my Facebook page Ballfield Banter!
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Free Agency Madness and Deshaun Watson Finally Traded
WOW, so so many free agent moves and trades! Big names, small names, all the names! We'll go over the more fantasy football-relevant signings and trades, taking a peek at where I have them in my rankings. Then we'll get a little reflective about the Browns trade for a troubled, yet top QB in...
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Trade Week and Creaky Chairs
Wow, what a week for the NFL trade market! Russell Wilson to the Broncos, Carson Wentz to the Commanders, free agent signings, franchise tags, yikes! We'll tackle all of that as my chair does its best to creak at every opportune moment in an attempt to sabotage our fun time! Follow me on Twitter...
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2021 Fantasy Football Tight End Recap!
Finishing up our 2021 recap series up with the Tight End position! Who are some tight ends who are due for some touchdown regression? Who are some tight ends who could be undervalued come draft season? Let's find out! Follow me on Twitter @GarrettBFF! Check out my Facebook Page Ballfield Banter!
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2021 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Recap
Let's go over some of the surprising WR performances of 2021! What WR was drafted all the way down at WR85 but finished as a WR1? How did that happen? Let's find out! Follow me on Twitter @GarrettBFF Check out my Facebook page Ballfield Banter!
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2021 Fantasy Football Running Back Recap!
We've got running backs on today's show! We'll do some rapid-fire stats of the top 12 PPR fantasy RB's. Then we'll dive into some players that were impacted by injuries, undervalued due to circumstances, or surprised all of us with their performance and what that means for this offseason. Follow…
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Valentine's Day Special!
Let's recap Super Bowl LVI! We'll take a look at my takeaways from a DFS and real-life football perspective. PLUS: a very special thank you in honor of Valentine's Day. Follow me on Twitter @GarrettBFF Check out my Facebook Page Ballfield Banter
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Super Bowl LVI Yahoo DFS
We've got some DFS content for you for this show! Who to have in your Superstar spot, flex spots, and strategies for the upcoming game! Follow me on Twitter @GarrettBFF Check out my Facebook page Ballfield Banter
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2021 Fantasy Football Quarterback Flashback
Let's take a look back at the 2021 fantasy football quarterbacks! We'll take a quick look at who finished in the top 24 but also dive deeper into a few interesting players. We'll examine the season of guys like Matthew Stafford, Trevor Lawrence, and Russell Wilson. How did they do? Can our QB's...
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2022 NFL Coaching Hires
Today we'll cover the recent NFL coaching hires and some of the potential fantasy impacts. Follow me on Twitter @GarrettBFF Check out my Facebook page Ballfield Banter
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Tom Brady Retires from the NFL!
Today we have a special episode, taking a look at Tom Brady's historic NFL legacy. I'll also share a little on how he impacted me growing up and even now. Thanks for everything Tom! Follow me on Twitter @GarrettBFF Check out my Facebook page Ballfield Banter
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NFL Conf. Championship DFS Preview and a Big Announcement!
First and foremost, big announcement on today's show! We'll also dive into a first look at the NFL Conference Championship Yahoo DFS slate. Follow me on Twitter @GarrettBFF Check out my Facebook page Ballfield Banter!
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NFL Playoffs Divisional Round Yahoo DFS
This week I've got some reactions to the NFL's Super Wild Card Weekend. Then we'll dive into the Yahoo DFS slate, you'll hear all about my favorite plays going into the four upcoming games. QB, RB, WR, TE, DST, we'll cover them all and have you fully prepared for DFS this week! Follow me on…
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The 2021-22 Fantasy Football Banter Awards!
Today we've got the Ballfield Banter NFL fantasy football awards show for the 2021-22 season! The Fantasy MVP, Runningest QB, Fantasy League Winner Award, and more! Let's have some fun and think back on the fantasy football season! Want my Yahoo DFS picks and advice for Saturday? Check them out!...
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Plans for 2022 and NFL Coaching Carousel!
Getting back at it with the first podcast of 2022! We'll take a look at the NFL coach firings and give our congrats to Georgia for winning the College Football National Championship! And I'll announce some plans I have for the 2022 NFL offseason, things I plan on doing for the playoffs, and our…
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OUT with Urban Meyer and Covid-19's Impact on Week 15
If we couldn't get any more Covid news, we've got even more! Urban Meyer has been fired by the Jaguars, we'll go over his tumultuous stint as their head coach and candidates for the HC job. I'll go over a few replacements for players who could be missing games, especially with the quarterback...
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Week 15 Covid Woes and Yahoo DFS Preview
What in the world is happening to the NFL right now? Washington with 18 players on Covid-19 IR?!? Cleveland and LA Rams also having a bunch of players and coaches out? Bleck! We'll get into that and cover some of my favorite Yahoo DFS plays of the week! Enjoy! Follow me on Twitter @GarrettBFF…
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Do or Die Time! It's NFL Week 14!
Lots of injury updates today! Of course when are there not. We'll take a look at some players I like for the playoffs if you need some extra depth during your playoff run that you can find on waivers. Prep for the playoffs and get those wins! Follow me on Twitter @GarrettBFF Check out my Facebook...
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Cool Temps and Even Cooler WR Stats
Today we've got news and updates for NFL Week 13! We'll also dive into a few guys you should look to start this week and some look at some cool WR stats! Are Gerald Everett and Foster Moreau both good starts this week? Guess you'll have to listen to find out! Follow me on Twitter @GarrettBFF…
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Week 13 Injury Update and 2022 Fantasy Draft
We'll cover some of the numerous injuries suffered between weeks 11 and 12 and their fantasy impacts. Also, in the wake of CMC's injury, who are we drafting at the #1 overall spot in drafts next year? How far does CMC fall? Follow me on Twitter @GarrettBFF Like and follow my Facebook page too!
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Week 11 Starts and Yahoo DFS Preview!
Let's go over some week 10 observations! I've got to recant something I said last week too. BUT, we'll get into some guys I like better than the consensus rankings at the Fantasy Six Pack, and my favorite DFS plays for this Sunday's main slate of games! Follow me on Twitter @GarrettBFF Also…
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OBJ to the LA Rams!
Odell Beckham has found a new home in LA. We'll *tackle* that situation and what to expect especially after the news of Robert Woods tearing his ACL in practice. We've got some things to look for and watch in week 10 with the Titans, Bills, and Chiefs. Finally, some start/sit for y'all going into...
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Crazy NFL Week 9 and I Can't Say "Gone"
Let's take a look at the crazy things that happened on Sunday! So many upsets, so many pick'ems messed up, survivor pools shrunk. And can a WR outscore a trio of quarterbacks? Guess you'll have to listen to find out! Follow me on Twitter @GarrettBFF Also, follow and leave a review on my page...
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2021 NFL Trade Deadline Recap!
We go into what happened during this year's NFL trade deadline, or what didn't happen more like it. We'll peek at the Titans and Browns signings and rumors heading into the deadline and after it. Lastly, we'll get into the horrible Raiders situation, dealing with the aftermath of the Henry Ruggs...
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Week 8 Updates and Yahoo DFS Preview!
We'll cover some news, including the trade between the Houston Texans and New Orleans Saints and its impact. We'll also take a look at the upcoming week 8 main slate of NFL games in Yahoo DFS. Follow me on Twitter @GarrettBFF To support me, click here!
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Players I Like in Week 7, and a DFS Lesson
Today I go over players I like this week and feel they have good game potential. Also, I'll go into something I'm learning in DFS and an update on some projects I'm working on! Follow me on Twitter @GarrettBFF Also, follow my Facebook page Ballfield Banter!
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Year round fantasy football! Whether you’re in a casual league with friends or a hardcore dynasty league, you’ll be prepared to dominate! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ballfield-banter/support
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Ballfield Banter is created and hosted by Garrett Ball.
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