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Roundtable Week 18: 2024 Bold Predictions

The Footballguys Roundtable panel discusses bold predictions for the 2024 season. ...

Roundtable Week 18: 2024 Offseason Points of Intrigue

The Footballguys Roundtable panel discusses offseason points of intrigue heading into 2...

Roundtable Week 18: Perception or Reality?

The Footballguys Roundtable panel picks one of three topics with the theme of perceptio...

Roundtable Week 18: Unlikely Heroes Moving Forward

The Footballguys Roundtable panel discusses role-player playoff saviors who could retai...

Roundtable Week 17: Gutsy Championship Lineup Calls

The Footballguys Roundtable panel discusses players worth deviating from the normal pla...

Roundtable Week 17: Difficult Championship Lineup Decisions

The Footballguys Roundtable panel discusses their difficult lineup decisions for the ch...

Roundtable Week 17: 2024 RB Breakout Candidates

The Footballguys Roundtable panel discusses four potential RB breakout candidates for 2...

Roundtable Week 17: Hanging On or Hang'em Up?

The Footballguys Roundtable panel discusses six aging fantasy starters and their viabil...

The Replacements: Week 17

Unique circumstances call for unique knowledge. Matt Waldman delivers his insights abou...

The Gut Check No.617: 2023 Roster Management Lessons

Matt Waldman shares lessons he learned in 2023 as he reviews his fantasy season. 

The Top 10: Year in Review

Matt Waldman's weekly film-and-fantasy review examines the Top 10 lessons gained f...

The Replacements: Week 16

Unique circumstances call for unique knowledge. Matt Waldman delivers his insights about replacem...

In The Last Year

Roundtable Week 16: Overrated/Underrated 2024 NFL Draft Prospects

The Footballguys Roundtable panel discusses overrated and underrated 2024 NFL Draft pro...

Roundtable Week 16: The System or Player? The QB Edition

The Footballguys Roundtable panel discusses five top quarterbacks and whether or not th...

Roundtable Week 16: For Real or Fool's Gold, TE Edition

The Footballguys Roundtable panel discusses the fantasy playoff legitimacy of four TEs ...

Roundtable Week 16: The Leave-Add-Start Game

The Footballguys Roundtable panel discusses six waiver-wire options who they'd consider...

The Gut Check No.616: Roster Depth Dumpster Diving

Matt Waldman profiles 21 players on the back end of rosters who are worth monitoring du...

The Top 10 from Week 15

Matt Waldman's weekly film-and-fantasy review examines Justin Jefferson's playoff viability, Jayd...

The Replacements: Week 15

Unique circumstances call for unique knowledge. Matt Waldman delivers his insights abou...

Roundtable Week 15: For Real or Fool's Gold, QB Edition

The Footballguys Roundtable panel discusses the long-term fantasy legitimacy of four QB...

Roundtable Week 15: Too Young or Prime? Emerging Top Producers

The Footballguys Roundtable panel discusses four young producers and whether they deser...

Roundtable Week 15: System or Player? The RB Edition

The Footballguys Roundtable panel discusses five top running backs and whether or not t...

Roundtable Week 15: Skittish about December, Part 2

The Footballguys Roundtable panel discusses established starters during the year who we...

The Gut Check No.615: Is Tommy DeVito for Real? And What It Means for Daniel Jones

Matt Waldman breaks down the tape of Tommy DeVito and tells you whether the Giants QB h...

The Top 10 from Week 14

Matt Waldman's weekly film-and-fantasy review examines 2024's potential rookie WR1, Joe...

The Replacements: Week 14

Unique circumstances call for unique knowledge. Matt Waldman delivers his insights abou...

Roundtable Week 14: Old or Prime? Aging Top Producers in 2024

The Footballguys Roundtable panel discusses four aging producers and whether they deser...

Roundtable Week 14: Skittish about December

The Footballguys Roundtable panel discusses established starters during the year who we...

Roundtable Week 14: System or Player? The WR Edition

The Footballguys Roundtable panel discusses five top receivers and whether or not they ...

Roundtable Week 14: For Real/Fool's Gold -- RB Edition

The Footballguys Roundtable panel discusses the long-term fantasy legitimacy of four RB...

The Gut Check No.614: Role-Player Playoff Saviors

Matt Waldman profiles season-long role-players who could emerge as fantasy playoff savi...

The Top 10 from Week 13

Matt Waldman's weekly film-and-fantasy review examines 2024's potential rookie WR1, Joe...

The Replacements: Week 13

Unique circumstances call for unique knowledge. Matt Waldman delivers his insights abou...

Roundtable Week 13: RB Roulette

The Footballguys Roundtable panel discusses which recently emerging RB will sustain his...

Roundtable Week 13: The WR Perception Game

The Footballguys Roundtable panel discusses wide receivers we believe are better or wor...

Roundtable Week 13: Playoff Heroes

The Footballguys Roundtable panel discusses current scrubs they believe have a strong c...

Roundtable Week 13: Playoff Losers

The Footballguys Roundtable panel discusses current starters they believe have a s...

The Gut Check No.613: 25 Futures Worth Tracking

Matt Waldman shares a list of 25 players, some existing on the margins of NFL rosters, ...

The Top 10 from Week 12

Matt Waldman's weekly film-and-fantasy review examines Dak Prescott, Brandin Cooks, Jor...

The Replacements: Week 12

Unique circumstances call for unique knowledge. Matt Waldman delivers his insights abou...

Roundtable Week 12: 2024 NFL Draft WR Prospects

The Footballguys roundtable panel shares their favorite wide receiver prospects eligibl...

Roundtable Week 12: WR Roulette

The Footballguys Roundtable panel discusses which recently emerging WR will sustain his...

Roundtable Week 12: The RB Perception Game

The Footballguys Roundtable panel discusses running backs we believe are better or wors...

Roundtable Week 12: Bust? Or, Not So Fast...

The Footballguys Roundtable panel discusses disappointing performers, separating the po...

The Gut Check No.612: Quentin Johnston

Matt Waldman shows you why Quentin Johnston has hard work ahead of him, but not all has...

The Top 10 from Week 11

Matt Waldman's weekly film-and-fantasy review examines Odell Beckham's potential career...

The Replacements: Week 11

Unique circumstances call for unique knowledge. Matt Waldman delivers his insights abou...

Roundtable Week 11: The QB Perception Game

The Footballguys Roundtable panel discusses quarterbacks we believe are better or worse...

Roundtable Week 11: Waiver-Wire Prospecting

The Footballguys Roundtable panel profiles players we're most and least likely to add t...

Roundtable Week 11: Faith/Fear

The Footballguys Roundtable panel profiles players we trust and players who scare us in...

Roundtable Week 11: Either/Or the TE Edition

Roundtable Week 11: Either/Or the TE Edition

The Gut Check No.611: The Trevor Lawrence Dented Can Discount

Matt Waldman shows you why Trevor Lawrence is a dynasty bargain in the making. 

The Top 10 from Week 10

Matt Waldman's weekly film-and-fantasy review examines whether Bryce Young is a bust, N...

Roundtable Week 10: Rookie QBs Revisited

The Footballguys roundtable revisits the 2023 Rookie QB class. 

Roundtable Week 10: Can't Go Home Again

The Footballguys roundtable panel discusses the return of David Montgomery after Jahmyr...

Roundtable Week 11: The Bears Ground Game

The Footballguys roundtable panel discusses the Chicago Bears running back situation an...

Roundtable Week 10: Either/Or the QB Edition

Roundtable Week 9: Either/Or the QB Edition

The Replacements: Week 10

Unique circumstances call for unique knowledge. Matt Waldman delivers his insights abou...

The Gut Check No.610: The Raiders Offense Post-McDaniels

Matt Waldman shares his rest-of-the-season outlook for the Las Vegas Raiders after the ...

The Top 10 from Week 10

Matt Waldman's weekly film-and-fantasy review examines the Carr-Olave reset, C.J. Strou...

The Replacements: Week 9

Unique circumstances call for unique knowledge. Matt Waldman delivers his insights abou...

Roundtable Week 9: Second-Half Slump Candidates

The Footballguys Roundtable nominates players they believe are about to experience a se...

Roundtable Week 9: Either/Or the WR Edition

The Footballguys Roundtable plays a game of Either/Or: The Wide Receiver Edition.

Roundtable Week 9: Every Week, Bye Week, Fluke Week

The Footballguys Roundtable tells you which notable Week 9 performers are every-week st...

Roundtable Week 9: Vikings and Titans Passing Games

The Footballguys Roundtable discusses their fantasy expectations for the Vikings and Ti...

The Gut Check No.609: Football Take Chili

Matt Waldman shares his thoughts on a variety of players as we approach the midpoint of...

The Top 10 from Week 9

Matt Waldman's weekly film-and-fantasy review examines the Bengals' return to fantasy health, Bro...

The Replacements: Week 8

Unique circumstances call for unique knowledge. Matt Waldman delivers his insights abou...

Roundtable Week 8: Either/Or the RB Edition

The Footballguys Roundtable plays a game of either/or with six notable fantasy running ...

Roundtable Week 8: Quit/Don't Quit

The Footballguys Roundtable discusses fantasy options that GMs should be quitting or re...

Roundtable Week 8: Rams and Cardinals Backfields

The Footballguys Roundtable discusses the viability of the Rams and Cardinals backfield...

Roundtable Week 8: Every Week, Bye Week, Fluke Week

The Footballguys Roundtable tells you if these notable players are every-week starters, bye-week ...

The Gut Check No.608: Waldman's Dynasty Check-In

Matt Waldman shares his thoughts on players to buy, sell, and hold in dynasty formats a...

The Top 10 from Week 8

Matt Waldman's weekly film-and-fantasy review examines the Colts' riches at RB, Jordan ...

Roundtable Week 7: Second-Half Surge

The Footballguys Roundtable discusses underperformers and lesser-knowns who could deliv...

Roundtable Week 7: Rams and 49ers Backfields

The Footballguys Roundtable discusses the Rams and 49ers running backs in lieu of recen...

Roundtable Week 7: Dynasty Buy-Sell-Hold

The Footballguys Roundtable discusses dynasty options to buy, sell, and hold in Week 7....

Roundtable Week 7: What's More Likely?

The Footballguys Roundtable discusses fantasy outcomes that the staff believes are more likely th...

The Replacements: Week 7

Unique circumstances call for unique knowledge. Matt Waldman delivers his insights abou...

The Gut Check No.607: Cardinals RBs and TE Michael Mayer Film Rooms

Matt Waldman breaks down the film and the fantasy prospects of the Cardinals backfield ...

The Top 10 from Week 7

Matt Waldman's weekly film-and-fantasy review examines the end of Drake London's buy-lo...

The Replacements: Week 6

Unique circumstances call for unique knowledge. Matt Waldman delivers his insights abou...

Roundtable Week 6: For Real or Fool's Gold?

The Footballguys Roundtable discusses players who they think are for real or fool's gol...

Roundtable Week 6: The True Reveal

The Footballguys Roundtable discusses players who they think revealed their true value ...

Roundtable Week 6: Worth the Wait?

The Footballguys Roundtable discusses players who they think are worth the wait after a...

Roundtable Week 6: Dynasty Buy, Sell, or Hold?

The Footballguys Roundtable discusses players who they are buying, selling, or holding in dynasty...

The Gut Check No.606: 3 UDFA RBs with Redraft and Dynasty Value

Matt Waldman breaks down the film and the fantasy prospects of RBs Chris Brooks, Emari Demercado,...

The Top 10 from Week 6

Matt Waldman's weekly film-and-fantasy review examines the Rams' receiving corps, Travi...

Roundtable Week 5: What's Wrong With . . . ?

The Footballguys Roundtable discusses what has gone wrong with some notable summer draf...

Roundtable Week 5: The State of the Atlanta Falcons Offense

The Footballguys Roundtable discusses the state of the Atlanta Falcons offense and how ...

Roundtable Week 5: Torture by RB Rooms

The Footballguys Roundtable discusses some running back rooms that could help or kill t...

Roundtable Week 5: September Was Just the Beginning

The Footballguys Roundtable discusses players who they believe showed us something in S...

The Replacements: Week 5

Unique circumstances call for unique knowledge. Matt Waldman delivers his insights abou...

The Gut Check No.605: Bold and Crazy Moves That Could Pay Off

Matt Waldman delivers five bold and crazy moves that could pay off for your fantasy team.

The Top 10 from Week 5

Matt Waldman's weekly film-and-fantasy review examines the Bills' defense outwitting Mi...

The Replacements: Week 4

Unique circumstances call for unique knowledge. Matt Waldman delivers his insights about replacem...

Roundtable Week 4: Notable Quarterbacks

The Footballguys Roundtable discusses five notable quarterbacks who could have a rest-o...

Roundtable Week4: Emerging Player Candidates

The Footballguys Roundtable discusses non-rookies who could emerge as valuable fantasy ...

Roundtable Week 4: Week 3 vs. Weeks 1-2

The Footballguys Roundtable discusses narratives from Weeks 1-3 and which are legitimat...

Roundtable Week 4: Footballguys' Subscriber Contest

The Footballguys Roundtable shares its approaches to the Footballguys' subscriber conte...

The Gut Check No.604: Invest in These Three Ground Games

Even if you can't get your hands on De'Von Achane, Brian Robinson, or James Conner, you...

The Top 10 from Week 4

Matt Waldman's weekly film-and-fantasy review examines DeVon Achane and the Dolphins' g...

The Replacements: Week 3

Unique circumstances call for unique knowledge. Matt Waldman delivers his insights abou...

Roundtable Week 3: Week 1 vs. Week 2

The Footballguys Roundtable discusses narratives from Week 1 and Week 2 and which are l...

Roundtable Week 3: For Real/Fool's Gold

The Footballguys Roundtable shares their thoughts on some September Wonders. 

Roundtable Week 3: Replacement RB Strategy

The Footballguys Roundtable discusses possible replacement strategies for prominent vet...

Roundtable Week 3: Footballguys' Subscriber Contest

The Footballguys Roundtable shares its approaches to the Footballguys' subscriber conte...

The Gut Check No.603: Howell, Fields, Cook, and Collins

Matt Waldman opens the film notebook and shares clips and thoughts on the career trajec...

The Top 10 from Week 3

Matt Waldman's weekly film-and-fantasy review examines Puka Nacua, Kyren Williams, Jord...

The Replacements: Week 2

Unique circumstances call for unique knowledge. Matt Waldman delivers his insights abou...

Roundtable Week 2: Early Quarterback Panic?

The Footballguys Roundtable shares their thoughts on some early recommendations to drop...

Roundtable Week 2: Week 1 Surprises

The Footballguys Roundtable shares what shocked them in Week 1. 

Roundtable Week: The Jets Offense, Now What?

The Footballguys Roundtable shares their thoughts on the New York Jets offense after Aa...

Roundtable Week 2: Navigating Utilization Data

The Footballguys Roundtable shares their thoughts on navigating utilization data early ...

The Gut Check No.602: The State of the Atlanta Falcons Passing Game

Matt Waldman dissects the Atlanta Falcons' passing game from a variety of angles and it...

The Top 10 from Week 2

Matt Waldman's weekly film-and-fantasy review examines Week 1 overreactions, the 49ers ...

Roundtable Week 1: Bills vs. Jets

The Footballguys Roundtable discusses the Bills-Jets Week 1 division tilt from a fantas...

The Gut Check No.601: Bold Predictions

Matt Waldman shares his bold fantasy predictions for the 2023 NFL season.

Roundtable Week 1: Bold Predictions

The Footballguys Roundtable shares their bold predictions for the 2023 NFL and fantasy ...

Roundtable Week 1: Who Changed Our Minds This Summer?

The Footballguys Roundtable shares their list of players who changed their minds this s...

Roundtable Week 1: Scouting the Waiver Wire

The Footballguys Roundtable scouts the waiver wire ahead of Week 1's games. 

The Gut Check No.600: The All-Gut Check Waiver-Wire Sleeper Team

Matt Waldman reveals his 2023 All-Gut Check Fantasy Team devoted to players most f...

The Gut Check No.599: 2023 Player Tiers

Matt Waldman shares his Tiers for his top 250 players for 2023 fantasy drafts. 

The Gut Check No.599: 2023 Player Tiers

Matt Waldman shares his Tiers for his top 250 players for 2023 fantasy drafts. 

The Gut Check No.598: From the Gut

Matt Waldman has studied the film and the data, but it's time for a real gut check.&nbs...

The Gut Check No.598: From the Gut

Matt Waldman has studied the film and the data, but it's time for a real gut check.&nbs...

The Gut Check No.597: 2023 Waldman Favorites

Matt Waldman shares his favorite players for 2023 fantasy drafts.

The Gut Check No.596: The 2023 Players We Trust Fantasy Team

Matt Waldman's 15 players in 2023 who offer the safest fantasy profiles. 

The Gut Check No.595: The 2023 Boom-Bust Fantasy Team

Matt Waldman's 10 players in 2023 with the strongest boom-bust fantasy profiles 

The Gut Check No.594: Upgrade-Downgrade the Titans Offense

How does the signing of DeAndre Hopkins impact the Titans offense? Matt Waldman shares ...

The Gut Check No.593: 10 Premium Picks and Their Mid-Range and Late-Round Alternatives

Matt Waldman lists 10 premium draft-day selections and profiles their potential mid-ran...

The Gut Check No.592: 10 Unlikely Heroes for 2023

Matt Waldman profiles 10 unlikely players who could become fantasy heroes in 2023. ...

The Gut Check No.591: Why Kadarius Toney Is Headed for a Career Year

Matt Waldman examines Kadarius Toney's NFL tape and shows you why Toney is headed for a...

The Gut Check No.590: Is Rashid Shaheed the Key to the Saints' Success?

Matt Waldman studies Rashid Shaheed's rookie tape and explains why the second-year rece...

Tyjae Spears RSP Sample Scouting Report

Matt Waldman illustrates why Tyjae Spears' style of play bears similarities to Chiefs' great, Jam...

Anthony Richardson RSP Sample Scouting Report

Matt Waldman illustrates why Anthony Richardson is worth a first-round selection in the...

Jonathan Mingo RSP Sample Scouting Report

Matt Waldman shares why Jonathan Mingo could be unexpected safe ground in a 2023 rookie...