Important Nonsense Podcast: Recent Episodes
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In the season finale, Neil Smith and Steve Bonham are joined by multiple members of the IN staff to discuss the results of the fan vote for the 2021 Fantasy Football Awards.
Neil Smith and Steve Bonham are joined by Jack Cavanagh to take a ride in the "Hot Taek Time Machine" as the guys revisit their best and worst calls from the preseason.
Steve Bonham and Neil Smith talk about the 2021 fantasy championship and look ahead to the 2022 outlook.
Steve and Neil are joined by the Friday Night Insights crew (Jack, Jason, and Jordan) to discuss the Week 16 slate of games.
Neil Smith and Steve Bonham are joined by Edwin Porras (@FBInjuryDoc) to talk about Rashaad Penny for waaaay too long along with injury news for the rest of the week.
Neil Smith and Steve Bonham go through player news from Week 14 of the 2021 NFL season.
Steve Bonham, Mason Cameron, and Neil Smith go through an injury-filled Week 12 recap to get you ready for the final stretch of the fantasy regular season.
Neil and Steve are joined by Mason Cameron and Vishaal Gupta from Locked IN to break down the Thanksgiving games and give their best player props for the day.
Jack Cavanagh joins Steve Bonham and Neil Smith for the 2021 Mid-Season edition of Hot Taek Time Machine. The guys will review some of their best and worst calls from the preseason and how they're doing to this point.
Edwin Porras, DPT (@FBinjuryDoc) is back to breakdown some of the latest injuries in the NFL and how they impact your fantasy team.
In the Week 5 edition of the Important Nonsense Podcast, Neil Smith and Steve Bonham discuss players to invest or divest in for the rest of the year.
Neil Smith and Steve Bonham discuss some of the top draft picks from this fantasy season and their slow start to 2021. Is it time to panic yet?!
Neil Smith and Steve Bonham talk Week 3 of the 2021 NFL season. They're also joined by Jack Cavanagh to help celebrate episode 200 of the Important Nonsense Podcast.
Steve and Neil are joined by Dr. Edwin Porras and JackCavanagh to discuss injuries in the NFL and their impact on fantasy football. Follow everything Edwin does with Fantasy Points and on Twitter @FBInjuryDoc.
In a conclusion to their 32 in 32 series, Neil Smith and Steve Bonham sit down and review what's changed for each team since the original episodes aired.
As part of their "32 Teams in 32 Days" series, Neil Smith and Steve Bonham break down the 2021 Washington Football Team
As part of their "32 Teams in 32 Days" series, Neil Smith and Steve Bonham break down the 2021 Tennessee Titans
As part of their "32 Teams in 32 Days" series, Neil Smith and Steve Bonham break down the 2021 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
As part of their "32 Teams in 32 Days" series, Neil Smith and Steve Bonham break down the 2021 San Francisco 49ers
As part of their "32 Teams in 32 Days" series, Neil Smith and Steve Bonham break down the 2021 Seattle Seahawks.
As part of their "32 Teams in 32 Days" series, Neil Smith and Steve Bonham break down the 2021 Pittsburgh Steelers.
As part of their "32 Teams in 32 Days" series, Neil Smith and Steve Bonham break down the 2021 Philadelphia Eagles.
As part of their "32 Teams in 32 Days" series, Neil Smith and Steve Bonham break down the 2021 New York Jets.
As part of their "32 Teams in 32 Days" series, Neil Smith and Steve Bonham break down the 2021 New York Giants.
As part of their "32 Teams in 32 Days" series, Neil Smith and Steve Bonham break down the 2021 New Orleans Saints.
As part of their "32 Teams in 32 Days" series, Neil Smith and Steve Bonham break down the 2021 New England Patriots.
As part of their "32 Teams in 32 Days" series, Neil Smith and Steve Bonham break down the 2021 Minnesota Vikings.
As part of their "32 Teams in 32 Days" series, Neil Smith and Steve Bonham break down the 2021 Miami Dolphins.
As part of their "32 Teams in 32 Days" series, Neil Smith and Steve Bonham break down the 2021 Las Vegas Raiders.
As part of their "32 Teams in 32 Days" series, Neil Smith and Steve Bonham break down the 2021 L.A. Rams.
As part of their "32 Teams in 32 Days" series, Neil Smith and Steve Bonham break down the 2021 L.A. Chargers.
As part of their "32 Teams in 32 Days" series, Neil Smith and Steve Bonham break down the 2021 Kansas City Chiefs.
As part of their "32 Teams in 32 Days" series, Neil Smith and Steve Bonham break down the 2021 Jacksonville Jaguars.
As part of their "32 Teams in 32 Days" series, Neil Smith and Steve Bonham break down the 2021 Indianapolis Colts.
As part of their "32 Teams in 32 Days" series, Neil Smith and Steve Bonham break down the 2021 Houston Texans.
As part of their "32 Teams in 32 Days" series, Neil Smith and Steve Bonham break down the 2021 Green Bay Packers.
As part of their "32 Teams in 32 Days" series, Neil Smith and Steve Bonham break down the 2021 Detroit Lions.
As part of their "32 Teams in 32 Days" series, Neil Smith and Steve Bonham break down the 2021 Denver Broncos.
As part of their "32 Teams in 32 Days" series, Neil Smith and Steve Bonham break down the 2021 Dallas Cowboys.
As part of their "32 Teams in 32 Days" series, Neil Smith and Steve Bonham break down the 2021 Cleveland Browns.
As part of their "32 Teams in 32 Days" series, Neil Smith and Steve Bonham break down the 2021 Cincinnati Bengals.
As part of their "32 Teams in 32 Days" series, Neil Smith and Steve Bonham break down the 2021 Chicago Bears.
As part of their "32 Teams in 32 Days" series, Neil Smith and Steve Bonham break down the 2021 Carolina Panthers.
As part of their "32 Teams in 32 Days" series, Neil Smith and Steve Bonham break down the 2021 Buffalo Bills.
As part of their "32 Teams in 32 Days" series, Neil Smith and Steve Bonham break down the 2021 Baltimore Ravens.
As part of their "32 Teams in 32 Days" series, Neil Smith and Steve Bonham break down the 2021 Atlanta Falcons.
As part of their "32 Teams in 32 Days" series, Neil Smith and Steve Bonham breakdown the 2021 Arizona Cardinals.
In The 2021 Primer, Steve Bonham and Neil Smith go over some of the big storylines to watch and understand as you listen to the 32 in 32 series. The Primer will be referenced multiple times throughout the individual team breakdowns and is the perfect jumping-off point for the team discussions.
Jack is joined by Mason Cameron and Vishaal Gupta from the Sports Betting team to talk about the best bets in the NFL this offseason.
Jack sits down with Conor Redmond to discuss offensive line play and its impact on fantasy. Plus, Ben Strauss discusses some of the names you need to know for Individual Defensive Player formats.
Jack Cavanagh leads the panel as Jordan McDonald, Jason Draven, and Mike Manning discuss some of the major topics of discussion from the 2021 Important Nonsense Rankings Summit.
Jack, John, and Nii are back one last time for the 2020 season (even though it's 2021) to preview the Big Game this Sunday. Find out who they think will win it all. Plus, prop bets for over/under, the halftime show, and... the Puppy Bowl?!
Jack, John, and Nii are talking about the NFC and AFC Conference Championships to try and predict who will make the Super Bowl.
Jack, John, and Nii are discussing the College Football Championship for Dynasty purposes and looking ahead to the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs.
Jack, John, and Nii from the Sunday recap show are here to talk player props and the best places to put your money heading into the opening weekend of the NFL Playoffs.
Steve Bonham leads the IN panel of Neil Smith, Jack Cavanagh, Jordan McDonald, and Nii Wallace-Bruce through the top awards of the 2020 season. The guys give their own personal votes as well as reveal the results from the fan vote conducted through our various platforms.
Jack Cavanagh is back for Hot Take Time Machine to recap how Steve and Neil's preseason rankings performed.
Jack, John, and Nii recap the Saturday and Sunday slate of games from Week 16 of the NFL season.
It's a super-sized edition of the Important Nonsense podcast. Jack Cavanagh leads a crew of Steve Bonham, Neil Smith, Jason Draven, and Jordan McDonald through the week 16 championship slate. Find out which big plays will win you (or cost you) the title this weekend.
Jack Cavanagh and Jason Draven recap an exciting OT thriller from Thursday night as well as preview the entire Saturday and Sunday slate of games for Week 15 of the NFL season.
Steve and Neil are answering your start/sit playoff questions from the "Fantasy Football Advice" Facebook group.
Jack, John, and Jason look ahead to the Sunday slate of games for Week 14 and The Nerd breaks down his most trusted players this weekend with Trust or Bust.
Steve and Neil are answering your start/sit playoff questions from the "Fantasy Football Advice" Facebook group.
Jack, John, and Nii go through the Sunday slate of games for Week 13 of the 2020 NFL season.
Jack, Jason, and Jordan are here for their weekly preview of the weekend. Find out the Nerd's weekly Trusts and Bust to aim for in your lineup.
Steve and Neil are breaking down the top players available on Waivers that may be the breakout stars that win you your league.
Jack, John, and Nii breakdown the 11 daytime games from the Week 12 Sunday slate of the 2020 NFL season. Find out who shined and who faltered.
Jack, Jordan, and Jason take you through the 12th Sunday slate of games for the 2020 NFL season. Find out which players in the ECR are being undervalued and can be trusted and which players are sure to bust if they're in your lineup.
Neil is here for his usual Wednesday show joined this time by Jack and Jordan from the Friday show as the three of them go through the three-game slate of games set for Thanksgiving Day.
Jack, John, and Nii are here to recap a lighter Week 11 as we prepare for the week of Thanksgiving. Who will carry momentum for your team as we get closer to the fantasy playoffs?
Jack, Jason, and Jordan are back for their weekly recap of TNF and the look ahead to the breakouts and busts for this Sunday's slate.
Neil and Steve are back... or at least we think so. Neil seems to be fine while Steve's mic is in the witness protection program. Technical difficulties aside, the guys have some fun comparing stat lines for players across this season and last. How do the paces of this year's MVP candidates compare to their predecessors? Let's find out!
Jack, John, and Nii are here to breakdown all the action from a busy Sunday. There's a new king in the NFC West, the race in the woeful NFC East gets closer, and the Steelers remain undefeated. The guys go through all the players that have impressed to this point and who you need to target on waivers as we look ahead.
Steve and Neil are here to talk about the fantasy trade deadline and they're joined by Dr. Dynasty himself, John Chancey. They break down the sell highs and buy lows at each position to give you the game plan for the week.
Jack, John, and Nii regroup for their weekly roundtable discussion about the NFL day that was. They go over the biggest takeaways from Week 9 including injuries, breakouts, and busts. We're over halfway through the NFL season. What's stood out so far?
Jack and Jason are joined by Jordan Mcdonald as the three-headed monster takes on the week ahead. Who are the player's The Nerd has circled that you need to be targeting this week? Find out that and more on this week's episode!
We're at the midway point of the 2020 fantasy season and that means it's time for Hot Take Time Machine. Jack joins Neil and Steve as they look back at their preseason predictions for the year to recap what they've hit on to this point and what were the misses.
Jack and Nii are here for their usual recap of the Week. Due to some technical difficulties, they're joined by the always entertaining Jordan McDonald to round out the group! Listen as #TeamCanada talks about Week 8 and the players to keep an eye on moving forward.
Jack and Jason are here for their weekly installment of news, TNF notes, and a round of Trust or Bust. Find out which players are being over and undervalued this weekend and how you can profit.
In the Halloween episode of the Important Nonsense podcast, Steve's mic gets possessed by a demon as he and Neil play another round of Corpse or Coma. Who is wasting space on your roster? Who is worth holding?
Jack, John, and Nii recap the afternoon action from a busy Week 7 slate of games. They'll break down the big winners and losers from this week including the players who you need to know heading into your waiver period.
Jack and Jason are back for their weekly preview of the Sunday games. This week they're joined by Jordan McDonald to add his perspective on what we should look for in Week 7.
Steve and Neil play a game of "Corpse or Coma?" to determine which fantasy players are dead and who is just in a deep sleep.
Jack, John, and Nii return for their weekly recap of the Sunday afternoon action. Who were the big winners and losers from a busy Week 6?
Jack and the Nerd (Jason Draven) are back for their weekly breakdown of things to come this weekend.
Steve and Neil go over the ripple effect that the season-ending injury for Dak Prescott has on the entire fantasy football landscape. Is Andy Dalton a legit replacement? Does he tank the value of the Dallas pass-catchers? How do the other QBs now fall in place? Plus, a game of Guess Who to pick the players by numbers only.
Jack, John, and Nii are here for their regular Sunday recap. They breakdown the games from the early window including highlights, lowlights, injuries, and breakouts.
Jack and Jason are back for their usual Friday night spot. This week they're joined by Jordan McDonald as they go through the upcoming Week 5 slate.
Steve and Neil are back to talk about the insanity happening in Nashville. Will the Titans be able to get their outbreak under control in time to play the Bills this weekend? Plus, will breaking quarantine result in them losing picks or even the game? Then, the guys play a game of Start, Trade, Cut to determine what players in positional tiers they would prefer for the rest of the season.
Jack, John, and Nii are here for your regular Sunday recap. They go through all 12 games from the early Sunday slate with a complete breakdown of injuries, breakouts, and busts.
Jack and Jason are back for their weekly installment of Trust or Bust as they break down the news and notes you need heading into a busy Week 4.
Steve and Neil are back with their take on Week 3 and look ahead to Week 4. With the Titans and Steelers likely postponed, we're into bye weeks a week earlier than expected. Who are players you can target to stream off waivers? Plus, we play a Buy/Sell game that can determine if these hot starters are legit or they've already hit their peak.
Jack Cavanagh, John Chancey, and Nii Wallace-Bruce are back for their regular Sunday Night installment recapping the afternoon slate of games in NFL Week 3.
Jack Cavanagh and Jason Draven are back for another installment of Trust or Bust. In the Week 3 edition, they're talking about TNF's battle for Florida. Is James Robinson legit and does D.J. Chark matter that much for Jacksonville? Plus, they breakdown a weekend filled with injury issues and the lineups that can somehow win you the week. Finally, it's Jason's Question Corner from the FLA and the patented Trust or Bust segment for the overreaction plays to avoid and the guys flying under the radar this weekend.
Steve Bonham and Neil Smith are back talking about an injury-filled Week 2 and what to expect in Week 3. How do the McCaffrey and Barkley injuries affect the fantasy RB landscape and their specific offenses? Then, the guys breakdown overreactions from Week 1 that didn't pan out & who they're ready to buy and sell already. Finally, they play a game of "What's Real?" to further discuss players that need to be added off waivers before it's too late.
Jack Cavanagh, John Chancey, and Nii Wallace-Bruce recap an injury-filled Sunday from Week 2. With 12 games to run through, they sprint through the impact of the biggest news of the day and how it affects the fantasy outlook going forward.
Jack and Jason are back for another Trust or Bust to get you set for the weekend. This time, they're joined by Jordan McDonald from the IN redraft team to help them sift through all the news and action from TNF. Next, it's on to "Jason's Question Corner" answering some hot topics from the Fantasy Life App. Finally, the guys go through Jason's biggest Trusts and Busts for the upcoming weekend.
Steve Bonham and Neil Smith are back for their weekly installment of the Important Nonsense podcast. They're breaking down the biggest stories from Week 1 including injuries to Michael Thomas, Le'Veon Bell, and James Conner. Plus, what two backfields have the guys raising an eyebrow going forward. Finally, we give you some preseason favorites that were cast aside for one week wonders that you can reclaim and profit.
It's Week 1 of the NFL season and Jack Cavanagh, Nii Wallace-Bruce, and John Chancey are here to review all the action from Sunday. They go through the 12 games of the early slate discussing the biggest surprises and what we saw coming. Did anything stick out that should have your eyebrows raised? Plus, targets for your waiver wire this week to try and build for the season ahead.
Friday Night Trust or Bust is back for 2020 with Jack Cavanagh and Jason Draven! First, the guys breakdown the results from TNF as football is finally back! Next, it's time for a rundown of the news from around the NFL as we head into opening weekend. Finally, it's time for Jason's Question Corner with Q&A from the FLA and their Trust or Bust picks of the week.
Steve Bonham and Neil Smith are kicking off the 2020 NFL Season with a recap of the biggest story over the last two weeks. How does the Fournette move to Tampa affect all parties involved? Plus, with Adrian Peterson heading over to Detroit, is there finally a clear cut back to own with the DC Riveras? Finally, the guys go through all the amazing content you can expect to get from the Nonsense crew throughout the season.
Steve Bonham sits down with Scott Simpson to talk about life, Fantasy Football, and balancing the two. Then they break down a few of the players Scott is most invested in this season as well as a few that he's fading. Plus, how he's able to maintain so many leagues with his schedule and the importance of owning a comfortable couch.
Jack Cavanagh and Jason Draven are back to recap the latest NFL news heading into the busiest draft weekend of the fantasy season! The go through recent roster moves, Jason's Question corner, and their QB Tiers for the season as you prep for your draft.
The Nonsense Staff gets together for a 12-Team PPR Mock draft as you prepare for draft weekend. The draft took place on Saturday, August, 29th before the Fournette news broke, but the strategy still applies.
Jack Cavanagh, John Chancey, and Nii Wallace-Bruce are back for a brush up on dynasty! Before the season gets started, they're recapping the latest news and the long-term fantasy impacts. Plus, who are some under-the-radar players you can still acquire before the pop off this season?
Steve and Neil welcome Jack Cavanagh to lead them through Hot Take Time Machine and recap the offseason. What has changed since the guys broke down each division? COVID opt-outs, Cam Newton, the Pats RBs, rookie camp hype, and so much more.
Steve Bonham introduces his new series where he takes a behind the scenes look at some of his underrated follows on Twitter. To kick off the series, he's talking to his site partners at Important Nonsense (Neil Smith and Aden Ware) to breakdown how they started the site and how they balance it into their lives.
Jack and Jason are back to talk more redraft. This time they're looking at some of the RB competitions in the news you should be focusing and which camp-hype matters the most. Then, it's time for Jason's Question Corner (29:31) as the guys answer more of your questions from the FLA. Finally, they break down their WR Tiers (44:56) to try and nail down when you should be aiming to fill out your receiving core and when you'd be reaching in your draft.
Steve and Neil are back to close out their division breakdowns with the NFC West. First, it's off to the desert to preview Klingsbury's high powered attack for Arizona. The Kyler Murray hype has reached the breaking point. While guys were all-in on Murray early in the offseason, hear why their focus has shifted to steer clear. Plus, how will Nuk Bomb fair in his new digs? Next, we head over to LA to talk about the Rams (28:55). Jared Goff went from industry darling to pariah after last season. Where does he land this year and how does that affect the new-look WR/RB group fair in this offense? Then, it's time to preview the defending NFC champion 49ers (47:14). They won last season with rushing and defense, so why does the industry seem to think that will change? Finally, we discuss the Seattle Seahawks (1:00:40) and their usual cast of characters. They look primed to have two WRs in the top 24, but which one do you prefer? All that and more!
Jack and Jason are breaking down all the top news from the recent weeks and how it's upsetting the balance in redraft formats. Then it's time for Jason's Question Corner (18:18) as they go through some questions from the Fantasy Life App. Finally, they go through their RB Tiers (42:25) and compare how their own rankings compare to that of consensus and ADP.
Steve and Neil are back to discuss the high flying NFC South. First, it's the Falcons and their assortment of weapons. Can Todd Gurley finally be the bellcow back they've longed for in ATL? Can Calvin Ridley and/or Hayden Hurst live up to their offseason Twitter hype? Next, it's off to new-look Carolina (19:01) where the guys breakdown why you're not high enough on Teddy Bridge. Then, it's on to the Bayou as we're talking New Orleans (30:52) football. Seems to be fairly status quo for the Saints' 2020 season, but is the love too far? Finally, it's on to Tom-pa Bay (53:06). The Bucs provide Tom Brady a new compliment of talent he's ever worked with, but for some reason, it's the old holdover that's getting all the love. The guys breakdown the myth about Gronk's value for 2020.
Jack, John, and Nii are back to have another Fireside Chat. This time it's all things IDP (Individual Defensive Player). The strategies you should be using and the players you should target. Even if you've never played IDP before, but you're curious what it's about, this is the chat for you.
Steve and Neil are at it again. This time it's the NFC East and a love letter to Daniel Jones. They start though with the Cowboys. It's a new coach, but business as usual for the offense. With the addition of CeeDee Lamb, the only thing not to love about this team is the price tag. Next, it's the Giants (20:50) as the guys break down their favorite QB steal of the offseason. Plus, why the hate for the WR room? Then, it's on to Philly (52:40) as the Miles Sanders hype train gets derailed at IN Station. We may be talking Philly, but this segment is all about Boston (Scott, that is). Finally, it's the DC Riveras (1:11:06) with new coach Ron Rivera. They look to turn things around with a full season of Dwayne Haskins... or is it Alex Smith? All that and more.
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Steve and Neil are back to discuss the NFC North. First, it's the Bears with a heated QB competition. Does it really matter though? For the NFL yes, but for fantasy maybe not. Next, it's on to Detroit (20:15) where the disrespect for one Lion has the guys upset. Then, prepare yourself for the Aaron Jones dismantling of a lifetime as the guys break apart the overvalued Packers (41:16). Can you find true value on this team or is it all too expensive for what it is? Finally, sound the horn the Vikings (1:13:52). The defense is depleted and Diggs was shipped off to Buffalo. Can this new-look roster be competitive in 2020 and what will It mean for their fantasy stock?
Steve and Neil are breaking down the AFC West to close out the AFC this offseason. We're kicking it off with the high-powered(?) Broncos. It's year two of the Vic Fangio defense so does that mean a boom for the DST? On offense, what's the outlook for young weapons Sutton, Jeudy, Hamler, and Fant and how will they impact the value of second-year QB Drew Lock? Next, we're on to the defending champion Chiefs (34:05) who, according to the industry, will have roughly one million yards this season. How has the hype gotten this out of control and are there any Chiefs players that can be had at a value? Then, it's off to L.A. as we examine the youth movement of the Chargers (53:47). Whether it's Justin Herbert or Tyrod Taylor, a new man will be at the helm of the ship this year. How does that impact Ekeler, Allen, and Henry? Finally, we're talking Chuckie and the Raiders (1:12:32) in Las Vegas. Derek Carr is still the guy (for now) so what does that mean for the skill players?
Jack is moderating a "Fireside Chat" between two of the brightest minds at Important Nonsense. Dr. Dynasty (John Chancey) and Nii Wallace-Bruce bring their dynasty writing series to audio life with a unique look at the game of Dynasty Fantasy Football. Discussion includes top RBs, Rookie draft strategy, when to sell your rostered players, and how to pinpoint the next breakout TE.
The theme of this week's show is "the hate has gone too far" as Steve and Neil are back again to break down the AFC South. It starts out with the new look Houston Texans offense. The public view appears to be that David Johnson is done and so is Deshaun's value without Hopkins. They guys break down just how terrible those takes are. Next, it's on to the Indianapolis Colts (38:50) with an updated look of their own. Philip Rivers is now at the helm, so what does that mean for incumbent WR1 T.Y. Hilton and rookie draft pick Michael Pittman? Plus, is it Jack Doyle szn again? And, whose the back to own? After that, we're on to Jacksonville (59:46) to re-embrace Minshew-Mania. "The Stasch" is uncontested to lead this roster in 2020, so what does that mean for his skill guys? Finally, it's time to Remember the Titans (1:15:45). They re-signed Ryan Tannehill and Derrick Henry in the offseason to keep the offense mainly intact. Will it be business as usual or will there be a dip from their 2019 success?
Steve (@Nonsense_Steve) and Neil (@Nonsense_Neil) are back to preview the AFC East. Kicking things off, it's the Buffalo Bills with controversy galore. The guys explain why they don't think Josh Allen can possibly live up to the industry hype surrounding him right now. Plus, which players in the backfield and WR cores are the real values? Next, it's Tua time as we're on to the Dolphins (35:24). Is there any value to be found on this roster or is this a fantasy wasteland? Then, can Cam Newton return to his MVP form for the new-look Pats (51:04) or is he as done as the industry believes? What does Newton do to the value of the other Patriots? Finally, the public still seems to think Le'Veon Bell (1:06:26) plays for Pittsburgh. The Jets backfield is more wide-open than you might think and so is WR2.
Steve (@Nonsense_Steve) and Neil (@Nonsense_Neil) are back to kick off their annual divisional breakdowns! This season they're kicking it off with the AFC North. First, they go through the defending division champions the Baltimore Ravens (11:22). Lamar is still the best at his position, but there seems to be a debate about who will be joining him in the backfield. The industry is enamored with rookie J.K. Dobbins, but the Nonsense crew says, "Not so fast!". Then, we're on to Cincinnati (31:23) to discuss the new-look Bengals. Joe Burrow provides a sense of new hope for this offense, but the guys are left baffled at the over-love for one of the Cincy WRs.
Next, it's time to go over the Browns (48:50) who had a busy offseason. Kevin Stefanski steps in as their fourth different Head Coach in the last three seasons. Can he reverse the culture in "The Land" and finally get their pass catchers to click? The public seems to think so, and the guys seem to agree, but they disagree on which pass catcher that is. Finally, it's time to break down the Steel City (1:09:54). Big Ben is back and that means some things return to form while other trends fade. The guys are fading two ADP darlings right now and kindly redirect your attention to the fountain of youth.
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Jack Cavanagh and Dr. Dynasty himself (John Chancey) break down under/over rated players at each position in current dynasty startup ADP and general strategies to get you through your first startup draft. They kick things off with quarterbacks looking primarily at Superflex leagues. Then they move on to running back (11:54) and wide receiver (26:10). Next, they round out the positions with tight end (37:16) before finishing with general strategies in a rookie draft (45:16).
Jack and Jason are here to teach you all about proper draft techniques and the pitfalls entry level players succumb to. First it's news from around the league followed by Redraft 101 (6:18) with early strategies to use or avoid. Then it's when to target QB (11:41) and WRs (16:28) followed by a breakdown of the TE landscape this season (18:10). Next it's on to RB handcuffs (25:20) and if you should consider an auction format (30:20) when you put your league together in the fall. Finally, the boys play a game of Either/Or (36:26) to try and find the best value at early ADPs.
We're back for day two of the rankings summit. Steve, Neil, Jack, and Jordan go through the results from our NFC round-table. We start out west with Cardinals (1:52), Rams (4:39), Niners (7:44), and Seahwaks (10:01). Then its on to the south with the Falcons (13:53), Panthers (20:18), Saints (22:36, and Bradys... I mean Bucs (25:27). Next, it's time for the woeful north with the Bears (29:23), Lions (30:46), Packers (32:39), and Vikings (37:31). Finally, we wrap things up in the east with the Cowboys (40:13), Giants (41:01), Eagles (44:40), and DC Riveras (46:31).
The rankings team for Important Nonsense got together for a two day rankings summit earlier this month. Jack (@javanagh87), Steve (@Nonsense_Steve), Neil (@Nonsense_Neil), and Jordan McDonald (@DonaldMcJordan) got together to recap day one which consisted of the AFC. They go through the West first with the Broncos (2:19), Chiefs (6:19), Chargers (8:29), and Raiders (10:26). Next up its the AFC South with the Texans (13:39), Colts (15:23), Jags (17:38), and Titans (18:59). Then they head North to review the Ravens (22:20), Bengals (27:10), Browns (28:33), and Steelers (33:41). Finally they go through the new look AFC East with the Bills (37:48), Dolphins (41:55), Brady-less Patriots (44:39), and Jets (46:34).
We're back with Steve, Neil, Jack, Jason, and John for Part 2 of the NFL Draft Recap. This week we're talking about TEs and WRs. Rookie TEs can be so fickle (especially in fantasy) so guys like Adam Trautman (2:45) and Devin Asiasi (3:09) may be worth stashing in dynasty, but not expecting much in year one. Moving on to WRs (8:29) we start with Henry Ruggs in Las Vegas then move to Dr. Dynasty's favorite WR from Round 1 (14:25). The debate between Jeudy and Lamb (17:02) is on, but Jack believes one of them has a chance to be dominant down the road. We talk Justin Jefferson and Brandon Aiyuk (24:25) before moving on to Round 2 (29:36). Finally, we break down a few fliers to monitor from Round 3 (37:09), Rounds 4 & 5 (40:20), Rounds 6 & 7 (46:04), and even the UDFAs (50:57).
We have a full crew as Steve. Neil, Jack, Jason, and Dr. Dynasty (John Chancey) recap the NFL Draft in the first of a two part series. This week they're going through top quarterback picks Joe Burrow (3:27), Tua Tagovailoa (5:38), Justin Herbert (10:20), Jordan Love (14:11), and Jalen Hurts (20:02) as well as back end fliers like Cole McDonald (23:15), Jake Luton (26:17), and Nate Stanley (28:05). Then it's time to establish the run with CEH (28:38), D'Andre Swift and Jonathan Taylor (31:59), and how we'd rank those three in your rookie drafts (34:04). Plus, what to expect from J.K. Dobbins (36:36) in Baltimore, how Cam Akers (37:41) fits in to LA, and who Jason is higher on than any of the others (39:42). Finally, the guys break down late round picks to monitor like Ke'Shawn Vaughn in Tampa (47:28), Antonio Gibson with the D.C. Riveras (48:48), and guys currently under the radar (52:00).
The whole crew is here one last time for the 2019 season. Steve, Neil, Jack, and Jason go over the end of season coaching changes and how they could effect teams in to the 2020 fantasy season. Plus, Jack goes back in to the Hot Take Time Machine to tell Steve and Neil how their preseason hot takes worked out (the good, bad, and ugly). Finally, everyone votes for their 2019 award winners including Rookie of the Year, Waiver Add of the Year, and the obvious (or maybe not?) MVP.
It's Week 17 of the NFL season. Either your league is still playing for some reason or you love the silky smooth sound of our voices. Whatever your reason for listening, we've got you covered. Steve, Jack, and Jason go through who is starting and sitting in the wonky Week 17 slate with all the latest news and notes. Plus, we go over the All-Underrated and All-Bust teams from the 2019 season.
Jack Cavanagh, Steve Bonham, and Jason Draven get you ready for the fantasy championship. Fine out whose in and whose out with a complete injury news recap. Plus, they're answering more questions from the FantasyLife App including "still trust D.J. Moore?", "Mike Boone to the moon?", and "who can I stream to win my title?".
Week 16 means you're trying to win it all. You've worked so hard to get to this point and now it's time to bring it home! Steve and Neil are here to break down the latest news from around the NFL. Plus they're answering questions from the FantasyLife App to try and win you your league. As an added bonus, they also look down the line to next season and what they're evaluating for the 2020 season.
The full crew is in the house! Jack leads the way as Steve, Neil, and Jason break down Lamar's thrashing of the Jets on TNF. Then they go through the latest injury news of the week and let you know who should be filling the voids in your lineup. Finally, it's time for Trust or Bust with more questions from the FantasyLife App. They get through as many as possible before things get completely off the rails.
Steve Bonham and Neil Smith are here to fill you in on all the latest injury news from a brutal opening round of the fantasy playoffs. Plus they talk about streaming options this week, who can emerge from the waivers to win your league, and answer questions from the Start/Sit community on the FantasyLife App.
Neil and Jason break down the news heading in to the first week of the fantasy playoffs. They go over what happened on TNF including, what's gotten in to the Bears and what is horribly wrong with the Cowboys. Then it's a special playoff edition of Trust or Bust helping those playoff teams from the FantasyLife App.
We're gearing you up for the fantasy playoffs as Neil and Steve go off the rails early and often. They break down some of the big injury news heading, tell you which streamers to keep riding, and how important are matchups when evaluating your biggest decisions. Plus, we answer questions from the Start/Sit Community on FantasyLife and things get out of control. Even if you don't need the news, the last fifteen minutes of this one are can't miss.
Neil, Jack, and Jason take you in to the holiday weekend by recapping the Thursday slate (#JoshNewton) and playing a little Trust or Bust to set you up for Sunday.
The tradition continues! Neil and Steve are here for a special Tuesday night edition of the INP and this time they're joined by thatFFnerd himself, Jason Draven. They break down the three games on Thursday including injury updates, way too much time being spent on Julio Jones, and Lance (Logan) Thomas. Plus, they go through Trust or Bust with each of the fantasy relevant options you may be considering on Turkey Day and build a DraftKings lineup to enter in the Thanksgiving Day tournament.
Steve and Jack are having a fantasy nooner... wait that came out wrong. They're getting down and dirty talking about those injuries that could cost you your season. Plus the safety word is "foreshadowing" in a round of Trust or Bust.
Steve and Neil break down some of the top stories of the week including the Marlon Mack hand injury, Tyreek Hill's hamstring, and Amari's lingering knee. Plus they field questions from the Start/Sit community on the FantasyLife App.
Neil Smith takes the lead as he, Jack Cavanagh, and Jason Draven get you ready for Week 11 with the latest player news and Trust or Bust.
Steve and Neil are going through the Week 11 news to prep you for what is potentially the last week of your fantasy regular season. Fallout from the Week 10 bye-pocalypse is still rolling in. Are any of your key players nursing injuries heading toward the playoffs? With the standard fantasy league trade deadline next week, the guys are playing a new game to try and determine who you want to "Buy Low, Sell High, or Ride or Die" with.
It's the Friday edition of the Important Nonsense Podcast so that means it's time for Trust or Bust with Neil Smith, Jack Cavanagh, and Jason Draven.
Neil and Steve go through the Week 10 news preparing for the bye-pocalypse. Pour one out for our guy Preston Williams. Cam done. Leveon in trouble? Then Jack Cavanagh joins the guys for Hot Take Time Machine to look back through their biggest shot calls from the preseason. Some have been great. Some... well best not to talk about those.
TheReturn of Neil Smith as he, Jason Draven, and Jack Cavanagh break down the news ahead of Week 9 including Josh Gordon heading to the Seahawks. Plus, injury updates to help you get through a tough bye week and Trust or Bust for lineup adjustments to keep you winning!
Steve is joined this week by Jason Draven and Jack Cavanagh to talk about the big news of Week 9. they go through injuries and bye weeks, players to target for trades, and the all important streamers. Plus they put on the blinders and look just at the numbers trying to determine who they'd want ROS.
Steve Bonham and Jack "The Magician" Cavanagh break down TNF and look ahead to the weekend with Trust or Bust to help you set your lineup.
Steve and Neil go through the major trade news in the WR market that has changed the outlook for a handful of players ROS. Also talking about Matt Ryan's value. Is he actually droppable? Veteran Super Bowl QBs Drew Brees and Nick Foles are getting ready to reclaim their jobs. What will happen with Bridgewater and Minshew and how does the change alter their weapons' values? Kerryon is done for fantasy purposes in 2019. You on the Ty Johnson bandwagon? Plus an in-depth look at playoff Strength of Schedule as you start to think about trade targets and waiver claims that can make your title dreams a reality.
Steve is back in the storage unit and he's talking Mahomes injury, the Broncos pathetic offense, and a full TNF recap with Neil and Jason. Plus a lot of injury news for an already bye week depleted field of players. How will that effect Trust or Bust for the nerd?
The inmates take over the asylum as Neil and Jason break down Week 6 and preview Week 7. What will be the impact of the Jalen Ramsey trade on the Rams/Jags? With four teams on bye, how will injuries effect lineup construction this week? And then they break with Wednesday format and go full DFS for all you daily players.
Neil is back at the wheel as he guides Jason and Jack through the news of the day. They review Tom Brady's TNF rushing dominance and the hatred of Sony Michel. they also discuss the Patriots DST's run to start the year. What Giants are you taking seriously the rest of the season? Then Trust or Bust for players you should be streaming through the byes this week.
You're favorite D.J. Chark themed podcast is back with all the news and notes to prep you for Week 6. Do the Giants even care about TNF? We don't. Will the Patriots cover the spread of 1,000,000? Probably. Who are some players to target ROS? Sell high and buy low candidates that can win you your league (spoiler: 1 of them hasn't taken a snap yet!).
Neil, Jason, and Steve break down the action from an interesting NFC West battle on Thursday Night Football. Then they talk about the latest news to get you ready for your Week 5 matchups including Tyreek Hill, T.Y. Hilton, Josh Allen, James Conner, and Damien Williams. Plus, they play a little Trust or Bust to help with your start/sit decisions for the weekend.
Neil and Steve break down the saltiest Week 4 possible and wash it down with a look ahead to Week 5. Is Tyreek coming back soon? Time to buy or sell your T.Y. shares? Golden Tate is done getting funky and ready to play ball. Injuries to keep in mind for some key players this week. Plus, why roster construction matters;a Ted talk.
Steve and Jason go through the Thursday Night Football shootout. What's wrong with Aaron Jones? Davante Adams gets hurt late, but looked dominant. Jordan Howard lives! Plus we're talking all the news from Friday injury reports and go through some Trust or Bust to get you set to stream on the first bye week of the season.
Steve and Neil discuss the impending return of Melvin Gordon and his impact on the Chargers backfield plus the fantasy RB landscape as a whole. How does the Saquon Barkley injury effect the Giants' offense as well as the value of Wayne Gallman? Going over some trades from the FantasyLife App. Plus, we go over some candidates that are buy lows and sell highs as your league trade markets should be in full swing.
Jason, Neil, and Steve break down the Thursday Night Football game between the Jaguars and Titans. Minshew Mania has ensued. Also going through the top news of the day including Njoku, the Eagles WRs, and Damien Williams. Plus we find out @thatFFnerd 's Trust or Bust picks and remind him that this is a pro-Stumpy podcast.
News from the week including the fallout from the Drew Brees and Ben Roethlisberger injuries. and the effect of Daniel Jones on the Giants offense (including the impending doom of Pat Shurmur's career). Plus, the mixed bag in the Buffalo and San Francisco backfields.
Steve, Neil, and Jason review a sluggish TNF. What's wrong with Cam and OJ Howard? Cause for concern about Mike Evans with the Godwin explosion? Injury round up for the week with possible streamers you can use to fill in. Trust or Bust with some surprise picks from thatFFnerd.
Neil and Steve breakdown a busy first week of the NFL season. The injuries, the breakouts, and the disappearance of some high drafted players. Why you shouldn't give up on your fliers yet. Be sure to check the dropped players on your league's waivers (it's a gold mine out there now). Debut of a new segment titled "Reckless Speculation". We take our stances on some extreme scenarios for some of the biggest hot button issues of the week.
Steve Bonham, Neil Smith, and Jason Draven break down the biggest busts and unvalued plays of the week. Plus a recap of a slow start to the season on Thursday Night Football.
Steve and Neil break down the injuries and cuts that rocked the last weekend before the season starts. Plus, Zeke finally signs mega extension. What's the latest on Melvin Gordon? Kenny Stills value as a Texan. A.J. Green's injury situation. Then we ramp up for Week 1 with a little Devil's Advocate breaking down confusing backfield situations with guest Jason Draven.
Evaluating the Klingsbury experience in Arizona. Why the world loves Kyler Murray (your guess is as good as ours). In or out on Jarad Goff this season? The backs in LA who aren't named Todd Gurley. Three Top 20 WRs for the Rams. Steve's take on why D.K. Metcalf and the Seahawks DST are both undervalued right now. Trying to make sense of the RB and WR rooms in San Francisco. Fallout from Andrew Luck and Lamar Miller. Will the Texans try another former Dolphins RB? Deep sleepers to target in the late rounds.
Steve and Neil reflect on the career of Cedric Benson. Going over the latest update on on the Melvin Gordon drama. Josh Gordon is back! (for now). Speaking of comebacks, Sharknado (Charcandrick West) has returned. We reluctantly talk about Hard Knocks. The Texans issues on the offensive line. Who do you want in the backfield? The Colts Andrew Luck issues effecting everyone on the roster. The Jags are back to being unwatchable (till the 4th quarter). The Titans legitimate QB controversy.
Steve and Neil discuss the latest news of the week including the injuries to Theo Riddick, Kenyan Drake, and Jermaine Kearse. They review Week 2 of Hard Knocks (spoiler: still not great). Then the breakdown the AFC North. In Baltimore, Lamar Jackson's rushing floor makes him a decent late round flier. Cincinnati refuses to move on from the Red Rifle and it's costing all their players value. A.J. Green's injury impact on everyone (including himself). The Bake Show hype may have gone too far. The Steelers aren't the same fantasy powerhouse they once were.
Steve and Neil break down the debut of Hard Knocks, review the RB holdout situations, and go over the NFC North with plenty of controversies to discuss vs ADP.
Steve and Neil breakdown the east half of the league reviewing their love of the Patriots this season, their hatred of the Dolphins, and Neil makes a bold prediction for a Top 10 QB.
Steve and Neil break down two divisions for the price of one! Previewing the eight teams that make up the AFC West and NFC South including the "Tampa Bay Chris Godwins" (official team name change still pending).
We're back and we're talking about the big moves from the offseason, our consensus Top 20, and some exciting changes on the way for the website!
We close the 2018 season with coaching changes, WR drama, dynasty questions, and end of season awards for the fantasy season. Plus, we tackle the way too early rankings for 2019.
We go through the news from Week 16 as we look ahead to the last week of the NFL's regular season. We break down the best plays for Week 17 as well as stars you may be without if your title is still on the line. Plus we start looking ahead to the 2019 season.
We beat up on the value of Aaron Rodgers heading in to fantasy championship weekend, break down the slew of injuries from week 15, Cam sitting out the last two weeks, and the 2019 outlook for a couple rookie running backs. Plus we preview the PFF fantasy championship and answer lineup questions to try and win you your title.
We break down the walking wounded heading in to a Thursday Night showdown, evaluate the value of Amari Cooper and Ian Thomas the rest of season, and answer questions from the FantasyLife app.
We're breaking down the aftermath of the Kareem Hunt scandal, the Emmanuel Sanders injury, AJ Green going down, and a slew of FantasyLife questions. Plus, I test Neil's knowledge of the remaining Bills WRs.
All of the sudden we're a pro Amari Cooper podcast as we spend the show talking about news and taking start/sit questions.
Steve is on the road, so Neil is in the driver seat. We're talking injuries to Graham, Smith, and Howard. Is Josh Adams or Gus Edwards the real deal? Plus, listener questions for the Thanksgiving weekend games!
Breaking down the tough news for Dez, the reemergence of Brandon Marshall, the end of the Le'Veon saga (finally!), and the loss of Cooper Kupp. Devil's Advocate over the Seattle run game, Indy TEs, and what is the value of Latavius Murray. Plus, we take more listener questions from the fantasy life app.
All the biggest news from the week including Dez to the Saints, AJ Green possibly done?, Sammy Watkins with more injury trouble, the weird backfield in New England, picking a Seahawks RB out of a hat, and our favorite game, "Where In The World Is Le'Veon Bell?". Plus we take start/sit questions from users on the FantasyLife App.
The guys break down the big news from the NFL trade deadline in Devil's advocate, go through the other news from around the league, and take some time to answer listener Start/Sit dilemmas in Trust or Bust.
Breaking down major news from the week. Injuries to Wilson, Cook, and Lynch. The trades the moved Hyde and Cooper. The starters you aren't starting, but should (and are starting, but shouldn't). Plus, what's the update on Le'Veon Bell? (Spoiler: we told you so)
We're talking about the Devonta Freeman news, update the never ending Le'Veon Bell story, and work through the big questions of the week in Trust or Bust.
The guys go through the biggest injury news of the week including Jay Ajayi, Leonard Fournette, and Devonta Freeman. Plus we help you set your lineup with Trust or Bust and Devil's advocate wants to know if you love KeKe as much as Steve does.
The guys go through the biggest news of the week including the injuries that plague the Colts roster, the Packers WR core, and a handful of running backs this weekend. Plus, which are you more afraid of as a fantasy owner this week as two superpowers collide? The Chiefs offense or the Jags defense? And what's the deal with Le'Veon Bell?
This week the guys are breaking down the major news from the week including the Josh Gordon trade, discuss whether or not to panic on David Johnson's slow start, and go through the numbers to see if it's time to believe in Fitz Magic. PLUS, get lineup advice with another edition of Trust or Bust.
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The guys breakdown the top news of Week 2, who we "Trust or Bust" in your lineup this weekend, and play both sides of the argument in Devil's Advocate.
The guys break down the news heading in to Week 1 including Jerrick McKinnon's injury, Week 1 depth chart reactions, and the drama with Le'Veon Bell. Plus recapping the finale from Hard Knocks and making our predictions about whose locker room we'll be invading next season.
Neil takes the wheel as the guys break down the NFC West, the latest episode of Hard Knocks, discuss the impact of WR injuries from the week, and look ahead to the busiest draft weekend of the year.
HUGE SHOW NEWS!! Plus, the guys run through the NFC North, news from the week, and the latest episode of Hard Knocks.
The guys discuss the NFC South, Hard Knocks ep. 2, the impact of Guice's injury, and debate the pronunciation of "Picayune".
The guys go through a news filled week one of the preseason, review the first episode of Hard Knocks, "bless 'em", and go through the NFC East.
The guys go through the AFC North & West, update news from the week, and try to figure out the public's over-love of certain players.
The guys recap the NFFC, breakdown the Le'Veon Bell news, and try to settle the Derek Henry vs Dion Lewis debate.
The guys return for season two of the show! They wrap up the PFF contest from the end of last season (finally), go over some show notes for the upcoming season, and break down some of their differences at the top of their player rankings.
The guys discuss the injury impact from week 4, #ByeWeekIssues, #FreePeteRose, and the GL FAB budget fallout.
We go over the big injury news from the weekend and preview the upcoming Golden League draft. Plus we talk about the latest articles from "In a Vacuum".
The guys breakdown the latest fantasy news and reveal their NFL predictions for the season. They each go off on a mild rant. In the GL update, a late shake up to the league roster as we head in to the keeper deadline.
The guys break down the incoming rookie class as they introduce themselves to the community with the new show.