Eric Balkman of the FFPC is joined by RotoWire's Jim Coventry for fantasy football insight and analysis. The guys examine news and top storylines from the fantasy football perspective, reveal their 2025 wide receiver targets and fades and dish out their Running Back Report to break down Christian McCaffrey, Chase Brown, Jayden Blue and more of the players who can help your fantasy football team win.
Topics:
Intro: 00:00
Giants head coach Brian Daboll said Malik Nabers is dealing with a toe injury that has bothered him since college: 6:28
The Falcons exercised the fifth-year option for WR Drake London: 9:01
Jaguars WR/CB Travis Hunter has been “meeting with [the defense], as he’s needed to.": 24:01
Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said George Pickens is “maturing.”: 27:30
The Detroit Free Press’ Dave Birkett said he expects “the Lions to throw the ball downfield more” under new OC John Morton.: 31:27
Analyzing the tight end market in 2025: 35:45
The Times-Picayune’s Matthew Paras said that Rashid Shaheed (knee) and Chris Olave (head) “look completely recovered” after observing Saints’ organized team activities: 38:35
NBC Sports’ ProFootballTalk reports that Bears head coach Ben Johnson said he is “extremely impressed” with Rome Odunze.: 42:48
The Chicago Tribune’s Brad Biggs believes the Bears offense will use screen passes frequently in 2025.: 42:58
The Athletic’s Matt Barrows reports 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall has worked extensively with Brock Purdy this offseason.: 49:50
The Athletic’s Chad Graff believes Stefon Diggs (knee) could “reasonably” be ready in Week 4.: 58:11
The Indy Star’s Nate Atkins reports Josh Downs is dealing with a soft tissue injury and did not participate in Wednesday’s practice.: 1:05:12
2025 Wide Receiver Targets and Fades - Nico Collins: 1:08:22
2025 Wide Receiver Targets and Fades - Tee Higgins: 1:11:35
2025 Wide Receiver Targets and Fades - Garrett Wilson: 1:12:41
2025 Wide Receiver Targets and Fades - Marvin Harrison, Jr: 1:14:48
2025 Wide Receiver Targets and Fades - Tetairoa McMillan: 1:18:47
2025 Wide Receiver Targets and Fades - Zay Flowers: 1:22:00
2025 Wide Receiver Targets and Fades - Jayden Reed: 1:24:28
The Running Back Report - Christian McCaffrey: 1:33:46
The Running Back Report - Bucky Irving & Rachaad White: 1:38:04
The Running Back Report - Omarion Hampton: 1:43:26
The Running Back Report - David Montgomery: 1:49:25
The Running Back Report - Aaron Jones:1:51:49
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Topics:
Intro: 00:00
Giants head coach Brian Daboll said Malik Nabers is dealing with a toe injury that has bothered him since college: 6:28
The Falcons exercised the fifth-year option for WR Drake London: 9:01
Jaguars WR/CB Travis Hunter has been “meeting with [the defense], as he’s needed to.": 24:01
Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said George Pickens is “maturing.”: 27:30
The Detroit Free Press’ Dave Birkett said he expects “the Lions to throw the ball downfield more” under new OC John Morton.: 31:27
Analyzing the tight end market in 2025: 35:45
The Times-Picayune’s Matthew Paras said that Rashid Shaheed (knee) and Chris Olave (head) “look completely recovered” after observing Saints’ organized team activities: 38:35
NBC Sports’ ProFootballTalk reports that Bears head coach Ben Johnson said he is “extremely impressed” with Rome Odunze.: 42:48
The Chicago Tribune’s Brad Biggs believes the Bears offense will use screen passes frequently in 2025.: 42:58
The Athletic’s Matt Barrows reports 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall has worked extensively with Brock Purdy this offseason.: 49:50
The Athletic’s Chad Graff believes Stefon Diggs (knee) could “reasonably” be ready in Week 4.: 58:11
The Indy Star’s Nate Atkins reports Josh Downs is dealing with a soft tissue injury and did not participate in Wednesday’s practice.: 1:05:12
2025 Wide Receiver Targets and Fades - Nico Collins: 1:08:22
2025 Wide Receiver Targets and Fades - Tee Higgins: 1:11:35
2025 Wide Receiver Targets and Fades - Garrett Wilson: 1:12:41
2025 Wide Receiver Targets and Fades - Marvin Harrison, Jr: 1:14:48
2025 Wide Receiver Targets and Fades - Tetairoa McMillan: 1:18:47
2025 Wide Receiver Targets and Fades - Zay Flowers: 1:22:00
2025 Wide Receiver Targets and Fades - Jayden Reed: 1:24:28
The Running Back Report - Christian McCaffrey: 1:33:46
The Running Back Report - Bucky Irving & Rachaad White: 1:38:04
The Running Back Report - Omarion Hampton: 1:43:26
The Running Back Report - David Montgomery: 1:49:25
The Running Back Report - Aaron Jones:1:51:49
The FFPC Main Event is currently the largest season-long, high stakes fantasy football contest in the world with an industry leading $1,000,000 grand prize and over $6.23 Million in Prizes! Register by Saturday May 31st and receive $200 off your first team. Add more teams and save $600 off regular price for each additional team. Compete in 20-round online snake drafts with a 60-second, 2 hour or 6 hour timer. Use promo code ALARM for an additional $25 off here: https://myffpc.com/MainEvent.aspx?y=2?affid=alarm