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Pretend GM Fantasy Football Show

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Pretend GM Fantasy Football Show is an award-winning podcast that goes beyond rankings and hot takes. Host Alfredo Brown breaks down fantasy football draft strategies, start-sit decisions, trade targets, dynasty moves, and the NFL Draft - plus in-depth conversations with guests about how they think through decisions, so you learn the process, not just the answers.

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  1. Week 4 Fantasy Football Starts, Sits, & Streamers

    Win your Week 4 fantasy football matchups with this start/sit advice for your lineups. Alfredo Brown looks at 20+ players that can start, sit, or be streamed in Week 4 of fantasy football. Subscribe for weekly fantasy football rankings and analysis, and let us know which player you are…

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  2. 21 Moves to Make Before Week 4 Fantasy Football

    Alfredo Brown breaks down 21 specific roster decisions to consider before your Week 4 kickoff. We examine recent player performance, usage trends, and availability to help you navigate your toughest lineup choices. Whether you need to replace an injured starter or find high-upside options, this...

  3. Week 3 Fantasy Football Starts, Sits & Sleepers

    Win your Week 3 fantasy football matchups with this start/sit advice for your lineups. Alfredo Brown looks at 20+ players that can start, sit, or be streamed in Week 3 of fantasy football. Subscribe for weekly fantasy football rankings and analysis, and let us know which player you are…

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  4. Week 3 Waiver Wire Adds to Stash & Start | Fantasy Football 2026

    Alfredo Brown analyzes the top waiver wire adds for week 3 of the fantasy football season. He breaks down recent performance, usage, and potential fantasy impact for key players at every position to help you improve your fantasy football roster immediately. Whether you are looking for immediate...

  5. Week 2 Fantasy Football Starts, Sits & Sleepers | Fantasy Football 2026

    Win your Week 2 fantasy football matchups with this start/sit advice for your lineups. Alfredo Brown looks at 20+ players that can start, sit, or be streamed in Week 2 of fantasy footbal. Subscribe for weekly fantasy football rankings and analysis, and let us know which player you are…

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  6. Week 2 Waiver Wire Adds to Stash & Start | Fantasy Football 2026

    Optimize your roster with these waiver wire adds. Get the best players to stash or start for your fantasy team. Alfredo Brown analyzes the top waiver wire adds for the second week of the fantasy football season. He breaks down recent performance, usage, and potential fantasy impact for key…

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  7. Week 1 Fantasy Football Starts, Sits & Sleepers

    Get your roster ready for fantasy football week 1 with essential analysis on who to start, sit, and target for your lineup. Alfredo Brown breaks down the matchups and statistical trends impacting your roster decisions for the opening week of the NFL season. We analyze the outlook for key players,...

  8. Week 1 Waiver Wire Adds to Stash & Start | Fantasy Football 2026

    Optimize your roster with these Week 1 waiver wire targets for the 2026 season. Get the best players to stash or start now. Alfredo Brown breaks down the top fantasy football waiver wire options to help you improve your team immediately. We examine key players like Emmett Johnson, Ja'Kobi Lane,...

  9. Sigmund Bloom's Fantasy Football Draft Strategy (Re-Release)

    This is a re-release of the first episode of The Pretend GM. On this episode, Alfredo Brown is joined by Sigmund Bloom, who discusses his favorite strategies in fantasy football, the biggest mistakes he sees, and how to find the next fantasy breakouts. 00:00 - How Sigmund Bloom got his start in...

  10. The Best and Worst Picks in EVERY Round of Fantasy Football Drafts

    Alfredo Brown gives you his best and worst picks in every round of fantasy football drafts for 2026. Order the Pretend GM Fantasy Draft Guide: https://www.pretendgm.com/product-page/2026-fantasy-football-draft-guide Subscribe to the Podcast: - Apple:...

  11. Pat Fitzmaurice's Fantasy Football Draft Strategy (Re-Release)

    On this episode of The Pretend GM Podcast, I was joined by Pat Fitzmaurice to discuss the best way to make trades, how analytics shape his rankings every year, and why he loves to build his team around big athletic wide receivers. Just like you and I, Pat Fitzmaurice is a Pretend GM. 00:00 - How...

  12. 15 Fantasy Football Injury Updates You Need to Know Before You Draft! (with Dr. Vignesh Doraiswamy)

    Alfredo Brown is joined by Dr. Vignesh Doraiswamy to go over some of the biggest injury-risk players in fantasy football and answer the question: Can you trust them? Order the Pretend GM Fantasy Draft Guide: https://www.pretendgm.com/product-page/2026-fantasy-football-draft-guide Subscribe to the...

  13. Heath Cummings's Fantasy Football Draft Strategy (Re-Release)

    On this re-release episode of The Pretend GM Podcast, Alfredo Brown is joined by Heath Cummings of CBS' Fantasy Football Today to discuss the biggest mistakes he sees fantasy managers making, why you should embrace volatility over consistency, and when to get out of your comfort zone and take…

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  14. 19 Sleepers & Breakouts I Want in Every Fantasy Football Draft

    Alfredo Brown gives you the 19 sleepers & breakouts that he believes will win you your fantasy football leagues in 2026. Order the Pretend GM Fantasy Draft Guide: https://www.pretendgm.com/product-page/2026-fantasy-football-draft-guide Subscribe to the Podcast: - Apple:...

  15. Jamey Eisenberg's Fantasy Football Draft Strategy (Re-Release)

    Jamey Eisenberg of CBS Fantasy Football Today is one of the best minds in the fantasy football industry, but he has a secret weapon that helps him win his fantasy football leagues and crush his drafts - the latest NFL news! He breaks down how to follow the latest headlines, how he "reads through...

  16. 17 League-Winning Players I Want in Every Fantasy Football Draft

    Alfredo Brown gives you the 17 players that he believes will win you your fantasy football leagues in 2026. Order the Pretend GM Fantasy Draft Guide: https://www.pretendgm.com/product-page/2026-fantasy-football-draft-guide Subscribe to the Podcast: - Apple:...

  17. Matt Harmon's Fantasy Football Draft Strategy (Re-Release)

    I was joined by Matt Harmon of @YahooFantasy and Reception Perception to discuss fantasy football draft strategy, how he finds upside players, and how you can too. Subscribe to the Podcast: - Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/footballguys-fantasy-football-show/id1615143637 - Spotify:...

  18. The #1 Fantasy Football Draft Strategy in 2026

    This is the best strategy to win fantasy football this season. In this episode of The Pretend GM Fantasy Football Show, Alfredo Brown breaks down his round-by-round strategy and puts it to the test in a full 18-round mock draft. Order the Pretend GM Fantasy Draft Guide:...

  19. Jake Ciely's Fantasy Football Draft Strategy (Re-Release)

    "Stop Wasting Your Bench!" Jake Ciely ( @TheAthletic ) joins the Pretend GM podcast to give his strategy on finding late-round sleepers in fantasy football. 00:00 - The Most Common Mistakes Fantasy Managers Make 17:30 - Data That Is Being Misused in Fantasy Football 24:30 - Understanding Rankings…

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  20. This One Pick RUINED My Fantasy Draft Strategy

    On this episode of The Pretend GM Fantasy Football Show, Alfredo Brown tries to use his fantasy football draft roadmap at the 6th pick of a mock draft. Can you really start the first few rounds without a running back? His first pick sets off a chain reaction that had him questioning his entire...

  21. JJ Zachariason's Fantasy Football Draft Strategies (Re-Release)

    "Lean into uncertainty!" Alfredo is joined by JJ Zachariason to discuss why you should be looking at fantasy rankings differently, his favorite fantasy football draft strategies, and how his background in marketing shaped his perspective as an analyst. Just like you and I, JJ Zachariason is a...

  22. Fantasy Football Rankings Risers & Fallers | NFL Preseason Week 1 Update

    On this episode of The Pretend GM, Alfredo Brown dives into the latest preseason snaps and updates, including who looks good, which players are hurt, and which players you might want to target this season. Pre-Order the Pretend GM Fantasy Draft Guide:...

  23. League-Winning Players Set to Bounce-Back in Fantasy Football

    On this episode of The Pretend GM, Alfredo Brown takes a look at his biggest positive regression candidates set to bounce back and potentially win you your fantasy league. Order the Pretend GM Fantasy Draft Guide: https://www.pretendgm.com/product-page/2026-fantasy-football-draft-guide 00:00 -...

  24. Training Camp Updates That Are Shaking Up Fantasy Football Rankings

    On this episode of The Pretend GM, Alfredo Brown dives into the latest Training Camp news and updates, including who looks good, which players are hurt, and which players you might want to avoid this season. Pre-Order the Pretend GM Fantasy Draft Guide:...

  25. 9 Regression Candidates Who Could Ruin Your Fantasy Football Draft

    On this episode of The Pretend GM, Alfredo Brown takes a look at his biggest negative regression candidates and whether or not you should consider them in fantasy drafts Pre-Order the Pretend GM Fantasy Draft Guide: https://www.pretendgm.com/product-page/2026-fantasy-football-draft-guide…

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  26. Training Camp Updates That Are Shaking Up Fantasy Football Rankings

    On this episode of The Pretend GM, Alfredo Brown dives into the latest Training Camp news and updates, including who looks good, which players are hurt, and which players you might want to avoid this season. Pre-Order the Pretend GM Fantasy Draft Guide:...

  27. League-Winning WRs to Target with High Weighted Opportunity Scores

    On this episode of The Pretend GM Fantasy Football Show, Alfredo Brown talks about seven running back values who are set to have major opportunities in 2026 for fantasy football. Order the Pretend GM Fantasy Draft Guide: https://www.pretendgm.com/product-page/2026-fantasy-football-draft-guide...

  28. 11 Players To Avoid At Their Current ADP in Fantasy Football Drafts

    On this episode of The Pretend GM Fantasy Football Show, Alfredo Brown talks about 11 players he's avoiding in fantasy football drafts at their current draft cost. Order the Pretend GM Rookie Draft Guide: https://www.pretendgm.com/product-page/2026-rookie-draft-guide Subscribe to the Podcast: -...

  29. League-Winning RBs to Target with High Weighted Opportunity Scores

    On this episode of The Pretend GM Fantasy Football Show, Alfredo Brown talks about seven running back values who are set to have major opportunities in 2026 for fantasy football. Order the Pretend GM Fantasy Draft Guide: https://www.pretendgm.com/product-page/2026-fantasy-football-draft-guide...

  30. Breakout Offenses To Target in Fantasy Football Drafts

    These Offenses Are About To EXPLODE in Fantasy Football! On this episode of The Pretend GM Fantasy Football Show, Alfredo Brown talks about four offenses poised to make huge leaps in 2026 and which players have the most to gain for fantasy football. Order the Pretend GM Rookie Draft Guide:...

  31. Undervalued RBs to Target in Fantasy Football Drafts

    On this episode of The Pretend GM Fantasy Football Show, Alfredo Brown talks about six running backs who have low draft cost with high upside in fantasy football. Order the Pretend GM Rookie Draft Guide: https://www.pretendgm.com/product-page/2026-rookie-draft-guide Subscribe to the Podcast: -...

  32. Breakout Players to Target in Fantasy Drafts & Dynasty Trades

    On this episode of the Pretend GM Fantasy Football Show, Alfredo Brown analyzes which players are set to break out in fantasy in 2026. Order the Pretend GM Rookie Draft Guide: https://www.pretendgm.com/product-page/2026-rookie-draft-guide Subscribe to the Podcast: - Apple:...

  33. How the AJ Brown Trade Changes EVERYTHING in Fantasy Football + News on Jeanty, Nabers, & Jags WRs

    On today's episode of The Pretend GM, Alfredo Brown breaks down how the AJ Brown Trade changes everything in fantasy football from DeVonta Smith to Makai Lemon. Also, Alfredo looks at the biggest news headlines from OTA's, including Malik Nabers, Ashton Jeanty, Brian Thomas Jr, and Parker...

  34. The Best Picks in Every Round Based on ADP | Fantasy Football 2026

    On this episode of the Pretend GM Fantasy Football Show, Alfredo takes a look at the best ball and high-stakes leagues' average draft position to find which players you should be targeting and which ones to avoid. Order the Pretend GM Rookie Draft Guide:...

  35. How I Spent My First 5 Dynasty Rookie Draft Picks in 2026 (with Jagger May)

    On this episode of The Pretend GM Fantasy Football Show, Alfredo Brown was joined by Jagger May to break down a 5-round Dynasty Rookie Draft they were a part of. Order the Pretend GM Rookie Draft Guide: https://www.pretendgm.com/product-page/2026-rookie-draft-guide Subscribe to the Podcast: -...

  36. Dynasty Rookie Draft Rankings Risers & Fallers Post NFL Draft

    On this episode of The Pretend GM, Alfredo Brown breaks down which players are Dynasty Rookie Rankings risers and fallers after the nfl draft. Order the Pretend GM Rookie Draft Guide: https://www.pretendgm.com/product-page/2026-rookie-draft-guide Subscribe to the Podcast: - Apple:...

  37. Players You Need to Trade Away in Dynasty Before the NFL Draft

    On this episode of The Pretend GM, Alfredo Brown takes a look at the veteran players you should be trading away in dynasty before the NFL Draft! Order the Pretend GM Rookie Draft Guide: https://www.pretendgm.com/product-page/2026-rookie-draft-guide Subscribe to the Podcast: - Apple:...

  38. 9 Sleepers You Need to Know Before Your Dynasty Rookie Drafts!

    On this episode of The Pretend GM, Alfredo Brown takes a look at the sleeper picks you can make in your dynasty rookie drafts! Order the Pretend GM Rookie Draft Guide: https://www.pretendgm.com/product-page/2026-rookie-draft-guide Subscribe to the Podcast: - Apple:...

  39. Trade Your Rookie Draft Picks for These Players | 2026 Dynasty Fantasy Football

    On this episode of The Pretend GM, Alfredo Brown takes a look at the veteran trade targets you can buy with your dynasty rookie draft picks. Order the Pretend GM Rookie Draft Guide: https://www.pretendgm.com/product-page/2026-rookie-draft-guide Subscribe to the Podcast: - Apple:...

  40. Rookie WR Studs & Sleepers with Ryan Heath | Dynasty Rookie Draft 2026

    On this episode of The Pretend GM Fantasy Football Show, Alfredo Brown is joined by Ryan Heath to discuss the top rookie Wide Receivers in the NFL Draft and who you should be targeting as a sleeper in dynasty! Order the Pretend GM Rookie Draft Guide:...

  41. Rookie Tight End Studs & Sleepers with Emory Hunt (CBS Sports)

    On this episode of The Pretend GM Fantasy Football Show, Alfredo Brown is joined by Emory Hunt to discuss the top rookie Tight Ends in the NFL Draft and who you should be targeting as a sleeper in dynasty! Order the Pretend GM Rookie Draft Guide: https://www.pretendgm.com/guide Subscribe to the...

  42. How Daniel Harms Finds Dynasty Rookie Draft Sleepers

    On this episode of The Pretend GM Fantasy Football Show, Daniel Harms joins Alfredo to discuss how he built his system to scout incoming rookie prospects and how to find the best sleepers year after year. Pre-Order the Pretend GM Rookie Draft Guide: https://www.pretendgm.com/guide Subscribe to…

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  43. Running Back Prospects to Target or Avoid in Dynasty Rookie Drafts

    This year's running back class has one star at the top and a lot of dissenting opinions across the rest of the rankings. On this episode of The Pretend GM Fantasy Football Show, Alfredo Brown talks about the seven running backs that he's targeting or avoiding at cost in dynasty rookie drafts. He...

  44. How Thor Nystrom Finds Rookie Draft Sleepers

    On this episode of The Pretend GM Fantasy Football Show, Thor Nystrom joins Alfredo to discuss how he built his system to scout incoming rookie prospects and how to find the best sleepers year after year. Subscribe to the Podcast: - Apple:...

  45. Underrated Players You Should Buy Low in Dynasty

    On this episode of the Pretend GM Fantasy Football Show, Alfredo Brown breaks down 8 players that he believes are undervalued in dynasty and you could buy low on. Get Version 1.0 of the Pretend GM Rookie Draft Guide for a 30% discount on the regular price! Get the guide:...

  46. Matt Hicks' Secret to Finding Rookie Draft Sleepers

    On this episode of The Pretend GM Fantasy Football Show, Matt Hicks joins Alfredo to discuss how he built his system to scout incoming rookie prospects and how to find the best sleepers year after year. Subscribe to the Podcast: - Apple:...

  47. 7 Biggest Dynasty Rankings Risers (After Day 1 of NFL Free Agency)

    On this episode of the Pretend GM Fantasy Football Show, Alfredo Brown gives you his seven biggest winners after day 1 of NFL free agency and whether you should be buying or selling those players. Pre-Order the Pretend GM Rookie Draft Guide for a 30% discount on the regular price! Pre-Order the...

  48. How to Find Rookie Draft Sleepers with Matt Waldman

    On today's episode, Alfredo is joined by Matt Waldman for a supersized episode where Matt teaches you everything you need to know about scouting the incoming rookie class! Watch on YouTube: - https://www.youtube.com/@pretendgm Subscribe to the Podcast: - Apple:...

  49. Biggest Winners & Losers from the NFL Combine | Dynasty Rookie Rankings

    On this episode of the Pretend GM Fantasy Football show Alfredo Brown takes a look at the best and worst performers from the NFL Combine and how their performance affects the dynasty rookie rankings. Players mentioned:- Mike Washington Jr- Seth McGowan- Jadarian Price- Emmett Johnson- Omar Cooper…

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  50. Traits That Separate Rookie Draft Studs from Busts (with Tyler Brooke)

    On this episode, Alfredo is joined by Tyler Brooke of 'Best Available' to discuss which traits separate rookie studs from busts, what he learned from his evaluation of Matthew Golden, and why it's important to challenge your typical thought process in dynasty. Subscribe to the Podcast: - Apple:...

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Pretend GM Fantasy Football Show is an award-winning podcast that goes beyond rankings and hot takes. Host Alfredo Brown breaks down fantasy football draft strategies, start-sit decisions, trade targets, dynasty moves, and the NFL Draft - plus in-depth conversations with guests about how they think through decisions, so you learn the process, not just the answers.

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