NFL Week 1 Fantasy Football | Start/Sit Advice | FFPC Insider Access with Eric Balkman

Posted on 09/04/2025
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We've got a monster edition of the show to kick off the 2025 NFL Season as Eric Balkman is joined by guest co-hosts Matt Schauf from Draft Sharks and Dustin Royer Dynasty Rewind!

The guys analyze the latest NFL news and top storylines from the fantasy football perspective to help you set winning lineups in Week 1.

Plus, comparing players in similar draft positions for those still drafting their teams - it's Would You Rather?

Join the show in our live chat to ask questions and put yourself on record for the upcoming season!

Topics:
Introduction: 00:00
Cowboys RB Jaydon Blue is INACTIVE: 3:40
Quinshon Judkins moving up the draft boards: 6:01
Kyren Williams To Cede More Work To Blake Corum?: 7:55
TreVeyon Henderson flying up the fantasy football draft boards: 11:03
Isiah Pacheco "Looks Tremendous" according to Andy Reid: 17:20
Jacory Croskey-Merritt TOO Hyped?: 20:01
Roschon Johnson Held Out Of Practice Thursday - D'Andre Swift value: 24:30
How Do You Draft Rashee Rice?: 28:20
Jauan Jennings Gets a Little More Money (Potentially) - Ricky Pearsall value: 33:13
Marvin Mims A Full-Go Wednesday: 35:58
Elic Ayomanor Already A Starter?: 37:01
Matt Schauf's 2025 FFPC Main Event Team: 39:46
Christian McCaffrey listed as "limited" in Thursday's practice with a calf issue: 52:50
Malik Nabers returned to practice Thursday - 2025 Projections: 1:06:50
ESPN’s DJ Bien-Aime reports Jayden Higgins is “rotating” with Xavier Hutchinson on the outside when the Texans play three wideouts: 1:08:58
Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte has had a “stunning” offseason turnaround: 1:11:35
1:15:30: Saints head coach Kellen Moore said Alvin Kamara will get the bulk of the work in the run game.
ESPN’s Brady Henderson reports RB Zach Charbonnet “is going to have a significant role in the Seattle Seahawks’ backfield this season.": 1:18:01
Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh said RB Najee Harris (eye) is expected to play in Friday’s game against the Chiefs.: 1:22:01
Packers coach Matt LaFleur said “if there’s an area we gotta do a better job on, I would say featuring the tight end.”: 1:26:32
Patrick Mahomes completed 8-of-13 for 143 yards and one touchdown and rushed once for 18 yards in the Chiefs’ preseason Week 3 game against the Bears.: 1:33:40
Who Would You Rather Draft?: 1:36:25

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