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Week 6 Reaction: The Steelers keep scoring, Derrick Henry isn't fair, the Buccaneers bounce back & concerned about Cam Newton?
2020/10/19

From the Tennessee Titans and Pittsburgh Steelers putting up offensive showcases to stay undefeated,

Week 6 DFS plays and picks against the spread
2020/10/16

On this episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast, Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper break do

Week 6: Le'Veon Bell released, Aaron Rodgers vs. Tom Brady and an intriguing test for the Steelers’ defensive line
2020/10/15

In a surprising move this week, the Jets parted ways with Le'Veon Bell. The Athletic’s Robert Mays a

Evan Silva fantasy stock market, a Carolina Panthers Team Visit with Joe Person, and the Kevin Stefanski Offense in Ted Nguyen’s Film School
2020/10/14

First up, Establish the Run’s fantasy football guru Evan Silva joins the show to evaluate the fantas

Week 5 Reaction: Dallas loses Dak Prescott; the Falcons clean house, Myles Garrett, Chase Claypool & more
2020/10/12

Week 5 in the NFL was one that could define franchises for the foreseeable future, with Cowboys QB D

Week 5 DFS plays and picks against the spread
2020/10/9

On this episode of The Athletic Football Show, Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper break down the Week

Week 5: COVID-19 concerns across NFL, Browns-Colts preview and the decision to bench Dwayne Haskins
2020/10/8

COVID-19 cases are on the rise throughout the NFL and as the story continues to develop The Athletic

Mina Kimes breaks down NFC playoff teams, Aaron Reiss talks Bill O’Brien’s dismissal, a Detroit Lions Team Visit with Chris Burke, and more
2020/10/7

To start, Robert welcomes ESPN NFL analyst Mina Kimes to the show to discuss the NFC teams currently

Week 4 Reaction: Josh Allen’s arrival, Dallas’ lack of defense, Brady’s back & Buy or Sell?
2020/10/5

Has there ever been a QB improve more from year 1 to year 2 than Josh Allen? What the hell is going

Week 4 DFS plays and picks against the spread
2020/10/2

The weekend has arrived, bringing with it 14 more Week 4 games. On this episode of The Athletic Fant

Week 4: Titans-Steelers postponed due to COVID-19, Andy Reid vs. Bill Belichick and Adam Gase’s hot seat
2020/10/1

As the NFL deals with their first COVID-19 outbreak, The Athletic’s Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones br

PFF’s Sam Monson calls in, a Bears Team Visit with Adam Jahns, the evolution of Sean McVay’s Offense in Ted Nguyen’s Film School, and more
2020/9/30

To kick things off, Robert and PFF’s Sam Monson hop into their time machine to travel back to the be

Week 3 Reaction: Another Falcons collapse, NFC questions, fixing Carson Wentz & finding the Secret Sauce
2020/9/28

Can you believe the Falcons blew another lead? Well, maybe you can. Robert Mays and Nate Tice discus

Week 3 DFS plays and picks against the spread
2020/9/25

There are a few monster totals on the board in Week 3 (55.5 in Lions-Cardinals and Cowboys-Seahawks)

Week 3: Injury impact, stellar slate and can Dan Quinn respond?
2020/9/24

The injuries across the NFL continue to make headlines. The Athletic’s Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones

Joe Thomas Joins the Show, an Eagles Team Visit with Bo Wulf and Zach Berman, Analyzing the Bruce Arians Offense in Ted Nguyen’s Film School, and more
2020/9/23

First up, Robert is joined by former Cleveland Browns offensive tackle, and future Hall of Famer, Jo

Week 2 Reaction: Russell Tops Cam, The Cowboys' Comeback, Buffalo’s Blooming Offense & More
2020/9/21

What a week 2 it was in the NFL! Why didn't more team's buy in on Cam Newton? Did the Falco

Week 2 DFS Plays and Picks Against the Spread
2020/9/18

Falcons-Cowboys dominates the Week 2 DFS slate, but there is plenty of goodness to be found

Week 2: Baker vs. Burrow, Questions for the Cowboys and Can Russ Cook the Patriots?
2020/9/17

It’s been a hectic week for wide receivers, from Michael Thomas and Chris Godwin’s injuries

Week 1 QB Performances with Quincy Avery, Aaron Reiss Breaks Down the Texans, Film School with Ted Nguyen, and more
2020/9/16

First up, Robert is joined by Quarterback Consultant Quincy Avery to give his thoughts on t