Episodes
With the 2023 NFL Draft in the books, Sho Alli and Matt Marchese discuss their favourite landing spots for the top-end rookie running backs - what will it take to draft Falcons RB Bijan Robinson in a run-heavy offence? Can Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs be Alvin Kamara 2.0 in Detroit? What does the presence of Seahawks RB Zach Charbonnet do to Kenneth Walker? They also discuss the top rookie wide receivers, including Seahawks WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Vikings WR Jordan Addison, and Chargers WR Quentin...
Published 05/02/23
Published 05/02/23
It's the final edition of the Fantasy Show until the summer! Sho Alli and Matt Marchese share their best bests for Super Bowl 57 between the Chiefs and Eagles, including picks for Travis Kelce, DeVonta Smith, Patrick Mahomes, Kenneth Gainwell, Super Bowl MVP, and even some Rihanna first and last song plays. Mark Boffo and Daniele Franceschi stop by to share their best bets/prop plays as well, and the guys answer some fantasy questions, including draft strategy for the 2023 season, and the...
Published 02/12/23
Sho Alli and Matt Marchese discuss the retirement of QB Tom Brady - is he really gone this time? They chat some of their memories about the GOAT, and what the fantasy fallout may be in Tampa from his departure. Plus, they discuss the move of Kellen Moore from Dallas to LA - how does Justin Herbert fare vs. Dak Prescott? Afterwards, in the spirit of the weekend (and because there are no games), they name their fantasy Pro Bowlers from the 2022 season. The views and opinions expressed in this...
Published 02/05/23
Sho Alli and Matt Marchese kick off the show with a look back at the Bills' embarrassing loss to the Bengals in Orchard Park last weekend (Matt still isn't entirely over it), including whether or not there will be major personnel changes in Buffalo for 2023. They discuss some landing spots for their favourite NFL free agents, and bring on Sportsnet's Hayley McGoldrick to discuss some of the top prospects ahead of this year's NFL Draft (55:25). Where should Bryce Young and CJ Stroud land, and...
Published 01/29/23
The NFL's Divisional Playoff Round is here! Sho Alli and Matt Marchese recap the Saturday games, including a discussion on where Eagles RB Kenneth Gainwell would be drafted if he were RB1 in Philadelphia, and how high Chiefs RB Isaiah Pacheco will go in 2023. Plus, how much do playoff performances matter when it comes to fantasy draft stock the following year? FSWA Hall of Famer and SiriusXM Fantasy Radio host Bob Harris stops by to discuss that very idea when it comes to Chiefs TE Travis...
Published 01/22/23
The NFL playoffs are officially here! Sho Alli and Matt Marchese break down the Saturday NFL results, including a 49ers beatdown of the Seahawks, and a historic comeback authored by Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars over Justin Herbert and the Chargers. They get into the top 12 running backs and wide receivers, including some hits and misses they had on their predictions from this past season, and discuss players they might be more bullish on ahead of free agency. Plus, ProFootballNetwork's BJ...
Published 01/15/23
Sho Alli and Matt Marchese discuss their fantasy championship experiences - were they impacted by the Bills/Bengals cancellation in the end? How do you handle something unprecedented like that on championship weekend? They also chat the biggest fantasy risers and fallers, i.e. the players who gained and lost draft capital for 2023 based on their 2022 performances. They hand out MVPs trophies, take a look at some busts, and also do a lookback to early September to evaluate their Top 12 QB...
Published 01/08/23
Sho Alli and Matt Marchese ring in 2023 by getting to start/sits for every Week 17 NFL game, as the fantasy football championships are here! They discuss which backup QB you can trust (again), including a prediction for a big week for Eagles QB Gardiner Minshew once again vs. the Saints. They get to the play of Lions WR DJ Chark, the resurrection of Rams RB Cam Akers, and whether or not Dolphins WRs Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle take big fantasy hits without Tua Tagovailoa under centre. Plus,...
Published 01/01/23
Sho Alli and Matt Marchese are here to break down the holiday slate of football games on a rare Saturday edition of the program! They discuss the struggles of Zach Wilson on Thursday, and get to the QB streamers (including Gardiner Minshew, Tyler Huntley, Nick Foles, and Brock Purdy) that you can start this holiday weekend. Plus, how much can you trust Marquise Goodwin in Tyler Lockett's absence, and can you start any Patriot not named Rhamondre Stevenson or Nick Folk? As always, they also...
Published 12/24/22
The fantasy playoffs continue, and with them comes some big decisions to make on the wire! Sho Alli and Matt Marchese are here to parse through those decisions, including whether or not you should grab Gardiner Minshew to replace Jalen Hurts, and how to decide between Deon Jackson and Zack Moss in Indianapolis. They also discuss the rise of Chig Okonkwo in Tennessee, and look back to a wild Week 15 as well, including the ending to Patriots/Raiders. The views and opinions expressed in this...
Published 12/20/22
After a busy Saturday, Sho Alli and Matt Marchese take a look at everything that went down - including comebacks from the Vikings and Bills, and standout performances from Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Josh Allen, and more - before pivoting to the Sunday start/sits. They discuss how much you can trust Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd after injuries last week, whether or not you should gamble on Rhamondre Stevenson starting, and where Chig Okonkwo sits on the TE rankings. Plus, your fantasy questions...
Published 12/18/22
The fantasy playoffs have arrived! Sho Alli and Matt Marchese get into the waiver wire pickups you should be targeting, whether you're stashing a player for future weeks, or if you need an injury fill-in. They get to the ripple effects that will be felt from Kyler Murray's season-ending injury, and which Patriots RB you should eye if Rhamondre Stevenson is unable to suit up this weekend in a tasty matchup vs. the Raiders. Plus, what will the usage of Lions WR DJ Chark look like vs. the Jets,...
Published 12/13/22
Sho Alli and Matt Marchese get to every single start/sit in Week 14, with a heavy bye week right before the fantasy playoffs begin! They discuss the Thursday Night Football game between the Raiders and Rams, including an improbable comeback authored by Baker Mayfield, and Sho's need for a positive Cam Akers performance. They also get to Matt's belief in Bills RB James Cook, who to trust between Chargers WRs Mike Williams and Joshua Palmer, and whether or not Seahawks RB Travis Homer will...
Published 12/11/22
After an injury-filled Week 13 - and with a bye-heavy week coming up right before the playoffs - Sho Alli and Matt Marchese take a look at some of the better pickups on the waiver wire heading into Week 14. Can you trust Mike White or Tyler Huntley? Is Jordan Mason the RB handcuff to own behind Christian McCaffrey? They also discuss some keeper questions, including debating the value of giving up draft picks to keep RBs over WRs - what's better for your team in 2023? The views and opinions...
Published 12/06/22
With the fantasy playoffs nearing, Sho Alli and Matt Marchese get to every Week 13 start/sit - who's in the win and in situation already (spoiler: Sho is)? They discuss how much you can trust Mike White's production after a strong Week 12, whether or not we'll see more Travis Etienne Jr. after being held out of a big Jaguars win over the Ravens, and debate if benching Alvin Kamara is the right move or not. Plus, your questions on The People's Text-Line at 590-590! The views and opinions...
Published 12/04/22
Sho Alli and Matt Marchese get into the news and notes following Week 12 across the NFL - is Aaron Rodgers done for the season? Who steps up with no more Darnell Mooney in Chicago? They break down the top waiver wire pickups of the week, including how to parse between a pair of San Francisco running backs, and take a look at a few QBs that might help out, superflex leagues or not. Plus, a quick start/sit for the Thursday nighter between the Bills and Patriots. The views and opinions...
Published 11/29/22
It's the Week of the Backup! Sho Alli and Matt Marchese recap the Thanksgiving games - including more rushing yards from Josh Allen, two TDs for Dalton Schultz, and Rhamondre Stevenson continuing to make some hay in the passing game - and get to the top stories of Week 12. How much can you trust Garrett Wilson and Darnell Mooney with both Mike White and Trevor Siemian starting for the Jets and Bears? No Joe Mixon means Samaje Perine - does he factor into the passing game against a tougher...
Published 11/27/22
Sho Alli and Matt Marchese get into some news items from the tail end of Week 10, including the health of Justin Fields, and what the addition of Jameson Williams could do for the Lions offence. They discuss some more waiver wire pickups - including why some have still not clued into Browns WR Donovan Peoples-Jones - and also get into some start/sits for Thanksgiving Thursday later this week. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not...
Published 11/22/22
Sho Alli and Matt Marchese discuss Derrick Henry's place in the first round when looking ahead to 2023 - is he a top ten pick? Top five? They debate where he will and should be drafted next year. They also discuss start/sits for every game, including Justin Fields with the potential to be the QB1 overall for a third straight week, if Lamar Jackson (returning off his bye) will also be a top five play this week, and how much you can trust guys like Garrett Wilson, Darius Slayton, and Brandin...
Published 11/20/22
Sho Alli and Matt Marchese break down the top waiver wire pickups with Week 10 in the books. They discuss the priority for top backups Rachaad White and Isaiah Pacheco - can they be league winners with opportunities to grab? They get to Donovan Peoples-Jones and his quiet production as of late, and also debate the value of a WR1 on a low-passing volume offence. Plus, a discussion on Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon ahead of the Packers' tilt vs. the Titans on Thursday Night Football. The views and...
Published 11/15/22
Sho Alli and Matt Marchese get into the Week 10 games, including a look at the viability of international teams in the future of the NFL, with the Seahawks and Buccaneers in Munich, Germany. They discuss the Geno Smith plan in Seattle, and get into all the start/sits for every Week 10 game, including decisions on Canada's Joshua Palmer (still no Keenan Allen or Mike Williams), the Bills offence with a limited Josh Allen, and more backups in Colt McCoy and John Wolford in the Cardinals/Rams...
Published 11/13/22
Sho Alli and Matt Marchese take a look at some of the hottest waiver wire pickups you should consider ahead of Week 10. They discuss some Chiefs WRs, the newest member of the Denver RB room, and debate the usage of second-round pick Terrace Marshall Jr. out in Carolina. Plus, they discuss trade etiquette with the fantasy deadline approaching, take a look back at the performance from a few Week 9 waiver wire pickups (including Canada's own Josh Palmer), and discuss if Ravens TE Isaiah Likely...
Published 11/08/22
Sho Alli and Matt Marchese take a look at Byemageddon, as six teams are off in Week 9 - who are some of the best fill-ins with big names either injured or taking a week off? They discuss the TE landscape, and where Isaiah Likely slots in with Mark Andrews doubtful for Monday Night Football, and whether or not Dallas Goedert can finish the year as TE2 overall. They also get into JuJu Smith-Schuster's role as the defacto WR1 in Kansas City, Rhamondre Stevenson's status as an every-week start,...
Published 11/06/22
Sho Alli and Matt Marchese get into some of the hottest waiver pickups ahead of Week 9, including a certain Denver TE and one of Canada's own wide receivers out on the west coast. They also break down what was a busy trade deadline - Miami was active before the final minute, dealing away Chase Edmonds and getting back Jeff Wilson Jr. in two separate deals, and Justin Fields acquiring a shiny new toy in the form of Chase Claypool. What's the outlook for the Bears QB for the rest of the...
Published 11/02/22