The Athletic Football Podcast

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In-depth Premier League and European football analysis.

Episodes

  • Week 18 Fantasy Football Ranks

    Jake Ciely, Chris Welsh, and Brandon Funston of The Athletic Football Podcast discuss their Week 18 fantasy football ranks. Listeners can follow the hosts on Twitter and subscribe to the podcast on various platforms.

  • Week 17 Fantasy Football Ranks

    Jake Ciely, Chris Welsh, and Brandon Funston break down fantasy football ranks and news for championship week.

  • Week 16 Fantasy Football Ranks

    Chris Welsh and Brandon Funston discuss their Week 16 fantasy football rankings, comparing them with Jake Ciely's rankings.

  • Week 16 Waivers

    Jake and Welsh discuss potential playoff waiver wire pickups, including Noah Brown and Ty Chandler. They also analyze other players who might be valuable additions depending on player availability.

  • Week 15 Fantasy Football Ranks

    Chris Welsh and Brandon Funston discuss their Week 15 fantasy football rankings. They also compare their rankings to those of Jake Ciely.

  • Week 15 Waivers

    Chris Welsh and Jake Ciely talk about top players to pick up for Week 15, including Ty Chandler, Kareem Hunt, and Noah Brown. They also provide their social media information, and links to YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

  • Week 14 Fantasy Football Ranks

    Chris Welsh and Brandon Funston compare their Week 14 fantasy football rankings with Jake Ciely's rankings.

  • Week 14 Waivers

    Chris Welsh and Jake Ciely discuss Week 14 waiver wire pickups, covering players like Trevor Lawrence, Ezekiel Elliott, and Noah Brown.

  • Week 13 Fantasy Football Ranks

    Chris Welsh and Brandon Funston discuss their Week 13 fantasy football rankings, comparing them with Jake Ciely's rankings.

  • Week 13 Waivers

    Chris Welsh and Jake Ciely discuss potential waiver pickups for Week 13. They cover Zack Moss and other players in light of a possible Jonathan Taylor injury.

  • Week 12 Fantasy Football Ranks

    Jake, Brandon, and Welsh provide their fantasy football ranks for Week 12. They discuss their insights for the Thanksgiving week.

  • Week 11 Fantasy Football Ranks

    Chris Welsh and Brandon Funston provide their Week 11 fantasy football rankings. They compare their rankings to those of Jake Ciely.

  • Week 11 Waivers

    Chris Welsh and Jake Ciely discuss Week 11 waiver wire options. They cover players like Devin Singletary, Keaton Mitchell, and Noah Brown, as well as streamers.

  • Week 10 Fantasy Football Ranks

    Chris Welsh and Brandon Funston present their top Week 10 fantasy football ranks, comparing them with Jake Ciely's Week 10 ranks.

  • Week 10 Waivers

    Chris Welsh and Jake Ciely discuss Week 10 waiver options. They cover Kahlil Herbert, Keaton Mitchell, and Tank Dell.

  • Week 9 Fantasy Football Ranks

    Chris Welsh and Brandon Funston discuss and compare their Week 9 fantasy football rankings against Jake Ciely's rankings. Twitter handles for Welsh, Ciely, and Funston are provided.

  • Week 9 Waivers

    Chris Welsh and Jake Ciely discuss Week 9 waiver priorities, including a debate between Chubba Hubbard and Tank Dell, and consider Jahan Dotson's recent performance.

  • Week 8 Fantasy Football Ranks

    Chris Welsh and Brandon Funston discuss their Week 8 fantasy football rankings and compare them against Jake Ciely's rankings. Their Twitter handles and subscription links for the podcast are provided.

  • Week 8 Waivers

    Chris Welsh and Jake Ciely discuss potential Week 8 waiver additions, focusing on players like Darrell Henderson, Josh Downs, and Joshua Palmer.

  • Week 7 Fantasy Football Ranks

    Chris Welsh and Brandon Funston discuss their fantasy football rankings, comparing Week 6 results with Jake Ciely's Week 7 predictions.

  • Week 7 Waivers

    Chris Welsh and Jake Ciely discuss Week 7 waiver wire targets. They cover potential replacements for CMC, debate between Eli Mitchell and Jordan Mason, and highlight players like Zach Evans and Joshua Palmer.

  • Week 6 Fantasy Football Ranks

    Chris Welsh and Brandon Funston present their Week 6 fantasy football rankings, comparing them with Jake Ciely's. The episode is part of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

  • Week 6 Waivers

    Chris Welsh and Jake Ciely discuss key NFL injuries, including Justin Jefferson, De'Vone Achane, and James Conner being placed on the IR. They also cover the top waiver wire targets for Week 6.

  • Week 5 Fantasy Football Ranks

    Chris Welsh and Brandon Funston discuss their Week 5 fantasy football rankings and compare them to Jake Ciely's rankings for the week.

  • Week 5 Waivers

    Chris Welsh and Jake Ciely discuss fantasy football waiver wire options for Week 5, highlighting players like Jaleel McLaughlin and Romeo Doubs.

  • Week 4 Fantasy Football Ranks

    Chris Welsh and Brandon Funston discuss their Week 4 fantasy football rankings, comparing them against Jake Ciely's.

  • Week 4 Waivers

    Chris Welsh and Jake Ciely review the top Week 4 waiver wire targets and streamers in fantasy football, mentioning players like De'Von Achane, Tank Dell, and Joshua Palmer.

  • Week 3 Fantasy Football Ranks

    Chris Welsh and Brandon Funston present their Week 3 fantasy football rankings, comparing them against Jake Ciely's.

  • Week 3 Waivers

    Chris Welsh and Jake Ciely cover Week 3 waiver wire options such as Nick Chubb, Jerome Ford, and Saquon Barkley. They also discuss streaming quarterbacks and tight ends for fantasy football.

  • Week 2 Fantasy Football Ranks

    Chris Welsh and Brandon Funston discuss their Week 2 fantasy football rankings, comparing them with Jake Ciely's.

  • Week 2 Waivers and Streamers

    In this episode, Chris Welsh and Jake Ciely cover top waiver wire targets and streaming options for quarterbacks and tight ends for Week 2 of the fantasy football season.

  • Week 1 Fantasy Football Ranks

    Brandon Funston and Chris Welsh review their Week 1 Fantasy Football Ranks, highlighting standouts and comparing their rankings to Jake Ciely. They also discuss recent news regarding Cooper Kupp and the Green Bay Packers' wide receiver sit…

  • Week 1 Waivers and Streamers

    Jake Ciely and Chris Welsh discuss the top running back and wide receiver waiver wire additions for Week 1. They also cover quarterback and tight end streaming options.

  • The Perfect Draft

    Jake, Brandon, and Welsh construct their ideal NFL drafts, considering different starting positions. The podcast is available on Apple and Spotify, with a YouTube channel also provided.

  • Must Have Players

    Chris Welsh tests Jake Ciely and Brandon Funston on which players are essential for fantasy football drafts, covering key positions like QB, RB, WR, and TE.

  • Sleepers and Busts

    Jake and Brandon discuss potential fantasy football sleepers and busts for the upcoming draft list on The Athletic Football Podcast.

  • Division Previews - AFC and NFC South

    Brandon and Welsh discuss key fantasy football questions for teams in the AFC and NFC South divisions. The episode is part of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast.

  • Division Previews - AFC and NFC North

    The Athletic Football Podcast previews the AFC and NFC North, with hosts Jake, Brandon, and Welsh addressing key fantasy football questions for the teams in these divisions.

  • Division Previews - AFC and NFC West

    Jake, Brandon, and Welsh discuss fantasy football questions for teams in the AFC and NFC West divisions. The episode is part of The Athletic Football Podcast.

  • Division Previews - AFC and NFC East

    Jake Ciely and Chris Welsh break down fantasy football questions for the AFC and NFC East divisions.

  • Fantasy Football Draft Strategies

    In this episode of The Athletic Football Podcast, hosts Jake Ciely, Brandon Funston, and Chris Welsh explore different fantasy football draft strategies. They cover approaches such as 0-RB, WR/WR, and decisions regarding early or late quar…

  • Top-10 Positional Primer

    On The Athletic Football Podcast, hosts Jake, Brandon, and Welsh create top-10 rankings for each position, debating player selections and who narrowly missed the cut.

  • Early Consensus Rank Overview

    The Athletic Football Podcast hosts Jake, Brandon, and Welsh begin the fantasy football draft season by reviewing the consensus rankings and significant changes from the previous year.

  • NFL Draft Recap with Scott Bogman of In This League

    The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast returns with hosts Welsh and Brandon, joined by Scott Bogman of In This League to analyze the top NFL Draft prospects for fantasy football. Jake Ciely is mentioned as recovering from surgery.

  • Super Bowl Props and The Top-5 Biggest Potential Off-Season Moves

    The Athletic Football Podcast returns with hosts Welsh, Brandon, and Jake. They discuss favorite Super Bowl props and the five biggest potential off-season moves, considering their fantasy football implications.

  • Early 2023 First Round Preview

    The Athletic Football Podcast episode previews the 2023 first-round draft picks with analysis from Jake Ciely, Brandon Funston, and Chris Welsh. They also complete an agreement draft for the initial 12 players.

  • Week 18 Fantasy Football Ranks

    Chris Welsh and Jake Ciely discuss Week 18 fantasy football, covering updates on Damar Hamlin, strategies for the conclusion of the fantasy season, and notable plays to watch.

  • NFL Week 17 Recap

    Chris Welsh and Brandon Funston discuss the Damar Hamlin situation and review key performers from Sunday's NFL Week 17 games.

  • Week 17 Fantasy Football Ranks

    Chris Welsh and Jake Ciely discuss Week 17 fantasy football strategy, including the impact of player injuries on the Raiders and options like Haskins, Cam Akers, and Brock Purdy.

  • NFL Week 16 Recap and Week 17 Waivers

    Chris Welsh and Brandon Funston analyze NFL Week 16 games, highlighting standout performances like Cam Akers and addressing underperformances from Diggs and Adams. They also provide recommendations for Week 17 waiver wire pickups.