TNF: Ravens vs. Chiefs Preview

• 🏈 The episode kicks off with a preview of the Thursday Night Football game between the Ravens and Chiefs.
• 🏃‍♂️ Derrick Henry is expected to see around 18 touches for the Ravens, with the team aiming to establish the run against the Chiefs.
• 🎯 Zay Flowers is discussed as a potential boom-or-bust option, needing a big play to deliver a strong fantasy day against a depleted Chiefs secondary.
• 🏈 For the Chiefs, Isiah Pacheco is the lead back, but Samaje Perine is highlighted as a sneaky signing who could take over third-down duties, similar to Jerick McKinnon's role.
• 🎯 Rashee Rice is projected as a top 15 wide receiver for Week 1, with expectations of him becoming a primary target underneath for the Chiefs.

Fantasy Draft Recap and Analysis

• 🏆 The hosts recap their final 12-team PPR draft, with Heath picking first overall, Robert at 10th, and Jamey at 11th.
• 🌟 Heath's team, anchored by Christian McCaffrey, is graded a B+ due to concerns about his bench depth.
• 👴 Robert's team, featuring Saquon Barkley and Lamar Jackson, also receives a B+ due to a bench filled with veteran players.
• 📈 Jamey's team, built heavily around running backs like Jonathan Taylor, Kenneth Walker, and Rachaad White, earns an A-minus, with a strong upside at receiver.

Running Back Roundtable Insights

• 🐬 In Miami, both Raheem Mostert and De’Von Achane are considered viable starts, though Mostert is slightly favored due to his veteran status and consistent production.
• ⚔️ For Pittsburgh, Najee Harris is leaned towards over Jaylen Warren due to his proven consistency and potential for goal-line work, though both are viewed as RB3s.
• 🐎 In Tennessee, Tony Pollard is expected to be the lead back over Tyjae Spears, with Pollard ranked as an RB2 and Spears as a flex option.
• 🚀 The Bengals backfield is seen as a coin flip between Zack Moss and Chase Brown, with Moss being named the starter but Brown offering more explosiveness if he earns a larger role.
• Commanders backfield features Brian Robinson Jr. and Austin Ekeler, with Robinson favored for carries and Ekeler expected to contribute heavily in the passing game and on third downs.

Start, Bench, Cut & Player News

• 📰 Jamar Chase is practicing and expected to play in Week 1 against the Patriots, making him a must-start despite limited practice time.
• 🎯 In the Start/Bench/Cut segment, CJ Stroud is the consensus start at QB, Anthony Richardson is the cut, and Jared Goff is benched.
• 🏃‍♂️ At RB, James Conner is the start, Aaron Jones is benched, and Tony Pollard is cut.
• 🌟 Cooper Kupp is the start at WR, Jaylen Waddle is benched, and DeVonta Adams is cut due to quarterback concerns.
• ❓ Fantasy managers are advised to start Cooper Kupp or Garrett Wilson in full PPR flex spots, and Gino Smith is a recommended Superflex option.