Episodes
Now that rookie fever has died down, let's revisit the rookies from the 2023 class. With a year of data under our belts, how are we feeling about Jalen Carter, Will Anderson, Brian Branch, and Devon Witherspoon? (Hint: very good.) The rest of the class, including those seven 1st round edge rushers? (Another hint: TBD.) Josh, Adam, and Bobby wade through the data from last season to determine the dynasty and redraft outlook for the notable 2nd year IDPs. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for...
Published 06/05/24
After months of talking about the 2024 rookie class, it's finally time to draft! In this episode, the Big 3 recap the rookie draft in their league of record, The XFFL, a dynasty league hosted on Reality Sports Online since 2016. Josh, Adam, and Bobby take you through their picks, break down the selections in each round (5 rounds, 12 teams, 1 QB, PPR, true position IDP), and highlight their favorite value picks. It's a fun way to end an offseason loaded with coverage of this rookie class. (And...
Published 05/30/24
If one position has seen an influx of talent in recent years, it's edge rusher. The highest-paid position on defense is deep with talent both young and old. So in dynasty startup drafts, who are the EDGEs you want? That's what Josh, Adam, and Bobby endeavor to find out in this episode. Using Adam's dynasty rankings as the guide, they go through the top 24 dynasty edge rushers, place them into tiers, sort out the buys from the sells, and discuss guys who just missed the cut for this...
Published 05/22/24
With the dust settled post-draft and just a few free agents still out there, we have a solid idea of what NFL rosters will look like in 2024. Now is the right time to examine the fallout from the NFL Draft across the IDP landscape. Which veterans gained value and who is less appealing than they were a few weeks ago? Josh and Adam are joined by Scott Bogman from InThisLeague.com and FantasyPros to run through 20 winners and losers you need to be aware of as fantasy drafts start ramping...
Published 05/14/24
It's Trade SZN, baby! With rookie drafts and dynasty startups in full swing, leagues are waking up and the trades are flying. With that in mind, the Big 3 are taking the reins of The IDP Trade Show to break down your IDP trades. Tune in to hear Adam, Bobby, and Josh break down 20+ trades and share their thoughts on best practices for trading in IDP leagues. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to catch episodes of The IDP Trade Show and our other new show, IDP Bets, and send us your trades on...
Published 05/08/24
Enough talk... let's draft! After months of discussing the 2024 prospects, we know their landing spots and draft capital. Now it's time to see where they belong in our rookie drafts. To gauge the market value of these players, we put together a crew of drafters from The IDP Show for a 5-round, 1 QB, PPR, Big 3 Scoring mock draft with both offense and IDP (of course). Join Josh as he drafts from 1.03 and Adam as he drafts at 1.12 as we'll take you inside our thought processes while we're on...
Published 04/30/24
With the 2024 NFL Draft officially in the books, we can now sort through all the picks and determine the dynasty outlooks for our favorite IDPs. Draft capital is part of the puzzle but so is landing spot -- and that's what we're looking at in this episode. To help with this exercise, the Big 3 welcome back best friend of the show, Jon Macri, to examine the best and worst IDP landing spots from the draft. These are primarily landing spots from Rounds 2-7. For analysis of the Round 1...
Published 04/28/24
There's wild, and then there's "first round of the 2024 NFL Draft" wild! As chalky as the first four picks were, we saw some crazy developments with six QBs going in the first dozen picks and no defensive players being selected until the 15th pick. Speaking of that pick, the Big 3 assembled in the Sode Shack right after the first round ended to discuss the landing spots and opportunities for the nine IDPs selected Thursday night: Laiatu Latu, Byron Murphy II, Dallas Turner, Jared Verse, Chop...
Published 04/26/24
If it's the week of the NFL Draft, then you know it's time for us to check in with one of our favorite guests, Sigmund Bloom, to discuss his annual draft opus, the Pre-Draft Bloom 100. Josh and Adam chat with Sig about how this class stacks up compared to previous IDP classes, how many IDPs will be selected in rookie drafts, players they're not leaving their drafts without, and so much more. Before players start hearing their names called on Thursday, tune in for one final rundown of this IDP...
Published 04/23/24
With the 2024 NFL Draft happening next week in Detroit, it's time for a MEGA preview. And for that, we call in the big guns. To start things off, the Big 3 welcome fellow Kentucky boy Scott Soltis (aka Professor IDP) into the Sode Shack for a breakdown of the DL and DB prospects who are outliers in the group's consensus rankings. (You can view those rankings here.) After the break, The IDP Show's featured writer and ranker, Mike Wollert, joins the fellas in the virtual Sode Shack to discuss...
Published 04/16/24
With the 2024 NFL Draft just two weeks away, dynasty trade season is ramping up. At the same time, Adam has been tightening up (TITAN UP!) his dynasty rankings. Both of these forces converge in tonight's episode, where the Big 3 play another round of dynasty buy/sell/hold with seven different trios across every position group. From L'Jarius Sneed to Jalen Carter, come see where you land on these buy/sell/hold scenarios. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for our new shows, The IDP...
Published 04/12/24
With the 2024 NFL Draft just three weeks away, Mock Draft SZN has reached a fever pitch. We're getting in on the action once again with an IDP only rookie mock draft featuring Mike Woellert, Joey the Tooth, and Eric Harms in addition to the Big 3. The setup is simple: three rounds, true position, Big 3 Scoring, start 11 offense/11 IDP, and two picks per round for each team. From Dallas Turner to Tyrice Knight, come join us for all the studs, sleepers, and dart throws in between! Be sure to...
Published 04/05/24
NFL free agency isn't just about the guys who switched teams the past few weeks. A team's existing IDPs are also impacted by these new arrivals, both positively and negatively. To sort through the free agency fallout, the Big 3 gather in the Sode Shack to run through winners and losers at each position. How are we feeling about Nakobe Dean? What about Will McDonald? Both these guys and many more are covered in this episode. Enjoy! Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for our new...
Published 03/29/24
Free agency might be winding down but there were still plenty of IDP-relevant deals being handed out in the past week. Josh, Adam, and Bobby whiz through their favorite signings from this second round of free agency and highlight some of the soon-to-be values in best ball drafts. After the break, the boys are joined by best friend of the show, PFF's own Jon Macri, to redraft the 2023 rookies. It's 4 rounds, 1 QB/PPR/Big 3 Scoring with full offense + IDP. Which guys rose the highest compared...
Published 03/20/24
What a time to be a fan of defensive football! Some massive deals were agreed to during the first two days of the NFL's legal tampering period, and to break it ALL down, the Big 3 reunite in the Sode Shack with full hearts and an even fuller prep doc. Josh, Adam, and Bobby go position by position highlighting the big names who stayed with their current team, those who signed for big paydays elsewhere, and the IDPs who are still out there waiting to be signed. What kind of ripple effects will...
Published 03/13/24
The NFL Combine is over and boy, were there some athletic freaks showing out in Indy. Who hurt their stock and who helped themselves the most this past week? Josh, Adam, and Bobby gather in the Sode Shack to discuss risers and fallers, dig into the franchise tag recipients and recent cap casualties, and rip through a 3-round, 1 QB mock draft (offense and IDP). Buckle up, folks! The offseason is picking up speed and you do NOT want to be left behind right now. Be sure to subscribe to our...
Published 03/06/24
With the legal tampering period set to commence in two weeks, NFL free agency is right around the corner. And even with the expected franchise tags and contract extensions, there are still plenty of relevant IDPs who will test the market. Using Mike Woellert's debut article as their guideline (which you can read for free at theIDPshow.com), Josh, Adam, and Bobby discuss where players could end up, their favorite targets, and some potential cap casualties that could shake up the free agent...
Published 02/26/24
It's another week talking offensive fantasy football! (Don't worry, it's IDP too!) This time around, it's in the context of a dynasty startup, as the Big 3 break down Adam and Bobby's consensus startup rankings (SF/TEP/IDP). Where do the rookies fit in the top 150? At what point does the first IDP come into play? Who were some of the guys Adam and Bobby differed on while creating their rankings? Come join us for a fun discussion of startup strategy and be sure to check out the rankings...
Published 02/23/24
When it comes to rookies, it's helpful to study tape and review a player's college production. But at the end of the day, nothing helps quite like jumping into a mock draft and seeing where certain players end up getting drafted for fantasy. So even with the NFL Combine a couple weeks away, the Big 3 jump into their first rookie mock draft of the season. Join Adam, Bobby, and Josh for a 1 QB, PPR, 4-round rookie mock as the trio offer analysis of each pick and take you inside their thought...
Published 02/16/24
It's early February. The Super Bowl is coming if you're looking at the NFL calendar. If you're playing IDP fantasy football, though, it's time for best ball drafts, baby! With the first official IDP best ball draft of 2024 underway (and a room full of sharks, no less), the Big 3 gather in the Sode Shack to discuss their draft strategies and pick out their favorite selections from the first 18 rounds. Be sure to subscribe at theIDPshow.com to be alerted of future drafts and consider becoming a...
Published 02/09/24
Rookie SZN has arrived, folks. With the Shrine Bowl and Senior Bowl underway, the buzz is already starting to build for the class of 2024. So, the Big 3 are wading into the rookie waters earlier than ever before to help keep you ahead of the curve. In this episode, Adam and Bobby educate Josh (and the listeners) on 20+ IDPs to know across all 5 position groups. From Jared Verse to Cooper DeJean, these are the names to pay attention to before the NFL Combine and pro days ramp up in earnest...
Published 02/02/24
With Adam out sick, Josh and Bobby gather in the Sode Shack on a rainy Bowling Green afternoon to play one of their favorite games: buy, sell, hold! This time, the duo is looking at the class of pending IDP free agents and going position by position to decide which players they're buying, which ones they're holding onto, and which ones they're selling. Then, after the break, Johny the Greek is joined by Scott Bogman to share their favorite IDP prop bets from Ravens vs. Chiefs and 49ers vs....
Published 01/26/24
Before we look ahead to how the NFL will change in 2024, it's important to take a look back at 2023. In this episode, Josh, Adam, and Bobby revisit the offseason ADP from our 70+ best ball drafts to see which players were massive values, which were huge disappointments, and which injured players we're still interested in at the right price. From Khalil Mack to Budda Baker - and touching on dozens of players in between - come along as we search for the truth amongst hundreds of picks. Then,...
Published 01/19/24
The Big 3 are back! With the NFL regular season wrapped up, it's time to turn our attention to playoff fantasy leagues, gambling, and dynasty. Josh, Adam, and Bobby reunite in the Sode Shack to hit all three topics in this episode. First, the trio discusses the best IDPs for playoff fantasy leagues (rankings available for free at theIDPshow.com) and Adam's favorite IDP prop bets for Super Wild Card Weekend. Then, after the break, the boys look at 6 risers in Adam's dynasty rankings: 2 at LB,...
Published 01/12/24
Jase Abbey discusses noteworthy IDPs from his week 18 rankings. He looks at Ivan Pace Jr., Myles Jack, Nick Niemann, Travon Walker, Danielle Hunter, Christian Wilkins, Charvarius Ward, Jordan Battle, DeMarcco Hellams, Alohi Gilman, and more. To view the complete set of rankings, be sure to visit theIDPshow.com and sign up as a paid supporter today! Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for our new shows, The IDP Trade Show and IDP Bets, and send us your trades on...
Published 01/03/24