Episodes
The Draft PL space is ripe with hot takes, draft ratings, and FAAB wars today. Amidst the excitement of these discussions, we're taking a moment today to shift our focus. Join us as we sit down with Christian to discuss his experience as a relatively new manager to the space. With a solid year of experience under his belt, Christian provides us with a glimpse into the realities faced by fresh managers entering this arena. We're taking a step back from the numbers, to shed light on the hurdles...
Published 08/10/23
Published 08/10/23
In the first 2023/24 installment of Premier League on Tap, Nate and Zach review what's on their mind as they craft their top 50 rankings, as well as some draft-related strategy debate. Find more of our FREE content online at plontap.com, where you can find our articles and rankings!
Published 07/31/23
In his first ever host appearance, Zach brings you a solo rundown for GW27. With a few DGWs sprinkled into the mix this week, managers are going to be wondering which teams they can and can't trust. Timestamps: Bournemouth v Liverpool --> (3:35) Tottenham v Nottingham Forest --> (6:26) Leicester City v Chelsea --> (9:10) Leeds v Brighton --> (12:58) Everton v Brentford --> (17:17) Crystal Palace v Man City --> (19:14) Fulham v Arsenal --> (21:46) West Ham v Aston Villa...
Published 03/10/23
Zach and Nate discuss the mess of a double gameweek that was GW25. What to we do with underperforming defenders? Is it time to sell off the Newcastle defense? Is Phil Foden back?! In the latest installment of Premier League on Tap, the team discusses what we got right & wrong in GW25, as well as each and every relevant fixture of the aforementioned GW26, As always, get involved on social media and tag us or DM us @PL_OnTap with any other burning questions for GW26! Timestamps: Man City v...
Published 03/02/23
A bumpy menu of BGWs and DGWs are quickly approaching in GW25 for us EPL Redraft Enthusiasts. Nothing is unnavigable however, and Nate, Zach, and Peter are here to give you their start/sit decision for this week! In the latest installment of Premier League on Tap, the team discusses what we got right & wrong in GW24, as well as each and every relevant fixture of the aforementioned GW25, As always, get involved on social media and tag us or DM us @PL_OnTap with any other burning questions...
Published 02/23/23
Gameweek 24 of the Premier League season is here! With it comes a normal slate of 10 matchups, no double-gameweeks here! That being said, nailing your lineup and streaming options this week is pivotal as we roll into a tumultuous next few weeks of blank slates and double-gameweeks. In the latest episode of Premier League on Tap, the whole gang gets together as Nate, Zach, and Peter sit down to discuss each and every fixture of Gameweek 24 and spend way too much time talking about what to do...
Published 02/17/23
Gameweek 23 brings about a myriad of streaming dilemmas, moreso than other weeks. Plenty of negative matchups for traditionally streaming-friendly teams have yielded very little for us redraft managers to work with. In this installment of Premier League on Tap, Nate and Zach sit down to discuss each and every of the 11 fixtures for Gameweek 23. As per usual, get involved on social media and tag us @PL_OnTap with any other burning questions for GW23! Episode Time Stamps: West Ham United v...
Published 02/09/23
Gameweek 22 is creeping up on us and the January transfer window has slammed shut! It's time to shift our focus back to the Premier League and with that EPL Redraft Fantasy on Fantrax. Nate, Zach, and Peter sit down to discuss each and every fixture happening in Gameweek 22 as well as the incoming (and outgoing) January transfers! As per usual, get involved on social media and tag us @PL_OnTap with any other burning questions for GW22! Episode Time Stamps: Chelsea v Fulham - (2:15) Everton v...
Published 02/01/23
With two consecutive DGWs coming to a close, Peter and Zach are taking a look at who to start and sit in GW21. We tackle some burning questions on managers' minds this GW, including but not limited to: Is Nottingham Forest performing at a sustainable level, or will they regress? Should managers be caught starting West Ham defenders, in this economy? As per usual, get involved on social media and tag us @PL_OnTap with any other burning questions for GW21! Episode Time Stamps: Liverpool v...
Published 01/19/23
It's 2023, and we still don't know the perfect lineup! After a short break through some condensed gameweeks, Nate and Zach are back to bring you a GW20 rundown! In the midst of another double gameweek, managers will be writhing over questions such as: Do we really want Tottenham to play a second game against City if we have a defender? Should we write off Liverpool CBs entirely? Which Man Utd assets could be viable to start against City, in the hopes they play both games? We even have a bonus...
Published 01/11/23
It's great to have the Premier League and Fantrax Draft Fantasy back in our lives, we've missed you! Hopefully, you were able to get back to winning ways and if not, good news, there's only a one-day break between Gameweek 17 and the next round of fixtures! With Nate out on baby duty, Gameweek 18 prep is in the more-than-capable hands of Zach and Peter! Join us as we dive into each and every fixture of Gameweek 18! We talk streamers, which matchups to target, and answer the questions that...
Published 12/29/22
Happy Holidays! The 2022 World Cup is over and Leo Messi has cemented his legacy as the GOAT! Premier League action is finally back underway with the holiday fixtures and a full slate of Boxing Day matches! Peter joins the Premier League On Tap crew and makes his debut alongside the usual suspects Nate and Zach. Join them as they cover every Premier League match of Gameweek 17 and provide Fantrax managers with must-start players, streamer candidates, and possibly players to avoid. Episode...
Published 12/22/22
FBRef has provided the Draft EPL with comprehensive statistics at the team and player level for years, and now they're expanding. In this special installment of Premier League on Tap, we sit down with Jonah Gardner of Sports Reference to discuss: How FBRef started? Their new partnership with StatsPerform (Opta) What xG, SCA, and GCA mean for fantasy purposes? New stat offerings incoming Our world cup takes
Published 11/17/22
The last Premier League gameweek until the 2022 World Cup! Some of you Fantrax managers will be praying for this break, others won't want it to break up their hot streak! Either way, it's a good time to step away from the game and enjoy the holiday season until Boxing Day! But let's go into the World Cup break on a high! Listen in as Nate and Zach detail every fixture in Gameweek 16. Must-start players, streamer candidates, and players to avoid this week, and players to trade in/out during...
Published 11/11/22
We are getting closer and closer to the 2022 World Cup! For some managers this will be a welcome break, for others, they may not want to disrupt their red-hot form! This week features two tantalizing matchups between Top 4 Contenders! How do we navigate difficult fixtures for the top fantasy assets? Listen in as Nate and Zach detail every fixture in Gameweek 15. Must-start players, possible streamers to look for, and players to avoid this week, they cover them all! Episode Time Stamps: Leeds...
Published 11/03/22
Only 3 gameweeks left in the Premier League until World Cup 2022. Whether you don't want your dominant run of form to end or you're praying for the break away from fantasy football, everyone will want to end on a high note! Listen in as Nate and Zach detail each fixture in Gameweek 14. Must-start players, possible streamers to look for, and players to avoid this week, they cover them all! Episode Time Stamps: Leicester v Man City: (4:30) Newcastle v Aston Villa: (12:15) Palace v Southampton:...
Published 10/28/22
We've hit the point in the Premier League season that the games start coming thick and fast! Injuries start to pile up, fatigue plays a factor, and manager rotation annoys all of us Fantrax fantasy managers! Episode Time Stamps: Brighton v Forest: (2:20) Palace v Wolves: (7:23) Bournemouth v Southampton: (13:34) Brentford v Chelsea (20:18) Liverpool v West Ham (26:48) Newcastle v Everton (33:10) Man United v Spurs (41:47) Fulham v Villa (52:14) Leicester v Leeds (56:37) Starts of the Week...
Published 10/17/22
Is it past time to give up on Aston Villa assets? Is the Leicester defense really that bad or is it just poor goalkeeping? REMINDER: Don't start Liverpool defenders this week! Episode Time Stamps: Brentford v Brighton: (2:30) Leicester v Crystal Palace: (7:00) Fulham v Bournemouth: (14:18) Wolves v Forest (22:00) Spurs v Everton (28:40) Aston Villa v Chelsea (36:11) Leeds v Arsenal (43:16) Man United v Newcastle (49:45) Southampton v West Ham (54:20) Liverpool v Man City (59:44) Starts of the...
Published 10/12/22
Zach and Nate cover all you need to know going into Gameweek 10! We discuss every Premier League matchup and give you our take on who to start, who to sit, and some sneaky upside streamer options! Backed by betting odds, we key in on the more favorable fixtures this weekend and Nate even goes as far as to say it's time to bench Trent Alexander-Arnold... You've got to hear this one!
Published 10/07/22
The International Break is (finally) over and Nate and Zach are fully focused on the exciting Premier League fixtures that lie ahead in Gameweek 9. It's about time we've had a full slate of fixtures and we're here to cover them all! For those Fantrax managers out there that took some time away from the fantasy game during the break, this episode is a must-listen!
Published 09/28/22
Rejoice! The International Break is coming to an end and the return of Premier League football is just a few days away! In the meantime, Zach sat down with Will, Fantrax manager of 'FF92' and co-creator of the #DraftPL Community League. You can find your next game-winning streamer at fantastyfootball92.com. Make sure to check out Will's hidden gems that may be overlooked in his 'Differential Potential' article! We talk about the season so far, Will's draft strategy, standout players on his...
Published 09/25/22
The International Break is in full swing and we can't get our fix of Premier League football! Instead, Nate sits down with Jacob Stephenson, Fantrax manager of 'Che Only Way Is Down' in the International Genie League's Champions Division. Jacob currently boasts the only remaining undefeated record among 144 total managers! We talk about the season so far, Jacob's draft strategy, standout players on his roster, the punts that paid off, and shhh, maybe he'll even let us in on his plans moving...
Published 09/22/22
The start of something new! Join us for episode #1 of the 'Premier League On Tap' as your hosts Nate and Zach help you analyze the smaller fixture list due to games postponed. We cover every game happening in Gameweek 8, who to start, who to stream, and how each game could play out. Whether you're looking to keep that win streak alive or want to avoid yet another defeat, you won't want to miss this episode!
Published 09/14/22