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We've hit the last week of September, and by the time Week 4 has concluded the 2016 fantasy season will be a quarter of the way home. It would be great if that meant we had the fantasy landscape figured out. Far from it. There have been surprises galore at every position. Through three games, Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian has more fantasy points than Russell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks, Carson Palmer of the Arizona Cardinals and Blake Bortles of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Oh yeah. Totally saw that coming. At running back, injuries continue to ravage the position, with Shane Vereen of the New York Giants joining a growing list of tailbacks out for the season. LeGarrette Blount of the New England Patriots ranks inside the top five. Todd Gurley of the Los Angeles Rams ranks outside the top 20. Yep. Absolutely knew that would happen. The No. 1 fantasy wideout through three games isn't Antonio Brown of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Julio Jones of the Atlanta Falcons or Odell Beckham of the Giants -- it's Marvin Jones of the Detroit Lions. In fact, of the three superstars who were the first three picks in many fantasy drafts, only Brown ranks inside the top 20. Called it. The top-scoring fantasy tight end three games in (Greg Olsen of the Carolina Panthers) isn't a huge stunner. But two more members of the top five (Kyle Rudolph of the Minnesota Vikings and Dennis Pitta of the Baltimore Ravens) weren't even drafted in most leagues. Meanwhile, the next fantasy points Rob Gronkowski of the Patriots scores will be the first this season. Madness reigns in 2016. And on Thursday, September 29th at 7 PM ET, Fantasy Sharks Staff Writers Gary Davenport, Todd Latzke and Walton Spurlin will do their best to get you ready for the next week at the asylum. Come on in -- the water's FINE. Call-In Number: (347)826-9620

"And lo, the carnage did spread far and wide across the land. And the runners did fall in droves. And the owners did weepeth." -- The Book of Week 2. The fantasy football landscape for 2016 was altered in a big way in Week 2, as the running back position was absolutely decimated by injuries. Adrian Peterson of the Minnesota Vikings (knee) and Ameer Abdullah of the Detroit Lions (foot) suffered major injuries that effectively ended their 2016 campaign from a fantasy perspective. Danny Woodhead's season is definitely over, compliments of a torn ACL. That's far from the extent of the damage, however. Tampa Bay's Doug Martin, Miami's Arian Foster and Carolina's Jonathan Stewart are dinged up as well, suffering soft-tissue injuries that could sideline them for weeks. But wait, there's more! Injuries at quarterback in Chicago, Cleveland and New England could have serious ramifications for all the offensive talent on those teams, from Bears wideout Alshon Jeffery to Patriots receiver Julian Edelman -- who might be playing quarterback Thursday night against the Houston Texans. This is the point where it feels important to mention that it's Week 3. The show must go on, however, and Fantasy Sharks Staff Writers Gary Davenport, Todd Latzke and Walton Spurlin have gathered again to help fantasy owners sift through the wrecage and prepare for another week of fantasy mayhem. Join them on Thursday, September 22 at 7 PM Easterm as the Fantasy Football Feeding Frenzy previews Week 3. Even if they're afraid to predict what will happen next. Come on in -- the water's FINE.   Call-In Number: (347)826-9620

We're rolling now. Week 1 of the 2016 NFL season is in the books -- and with it another season of fantasy football has begun. There were some happenings across the NFL that we expected. We thought that New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown would have big games, and they didn't disappoint. Some players, however, did. First round running backs Todd Gurley of the Los Angeles Rams and Adrian Peterson of the Minnesota Vikings both struggled. New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski didn't even travel with the team to Arizona. And San Diego Chargers wideout Keenan Allen was on the wrong end of the first big regular season injury of 2016 -- tearing his ACL in a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. With that in mind, Fantasy Sharks Staff Writers Gary Davenport, Todd Latzke and Walton Spurlin have gathered to both take a look back at Week 1 and (mainly) look forward to Week 2. Whether it's injury news, start/sit recommendations or the Week 2 edition of Studs and Duds, the gang has everything you need to notch a win in your fantasy league this week. Join us Thursday, September 15 at 7 PM Eastern as the Feeding Frenzy breaks down Week 2. Come on in -- the water's FINE! Call-In Number: (347)826-9620

The big day is finally here. After free agency gave way to the 2016 NFL draft, and the draft gave way to training camp, and training camp gave way to the preseason, the day that fans of both the NFL and Fantasy Football have been anxiously awaiting has arrived. Thursday the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos will meet in a rematch of Super Bowl 50, and the NFL's regular season will begin. With it, so begins another season of fantasy football -- it's go time, folks. Another fantasy campaign means another season of regular season shows here at the Fantasy Football Feeding Frenzy. Every Thursday during the regular season, Fantasy Sharks Staff Writers Gary Davenport, Todd Latzke and Walton Spurlin will break down everything you need to know about that week's games. Can Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles start the season off right against the Green Bay Packers? Will Oakland Raiders tailback Latavius Murray run wild against the Saints? How will New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski fare with Jimmy Garoppolo under center against the Arizona Cardinals? For the answers to those questions, injury updates and the Week 1 fantasy Studs and Duds, tune in Thursday, September 8 at 7 PM Eastern. Come on in -- the water's FINE!   Call-In Number -- (347)826-9620

The time has finally come. In just one week, the 2016 NFL regular season will begin, with the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos meeting in a rematch of Super Bowl 50. And that means another season of fantasy football is right around the corner. With the last preseason edition of the Fantasy Football Feeding Frenzy upon us, it's time for Fantasy Sharks Staff Writers Gary Davenport, Todd Latzke and Walton Spurlin to break out their crystal balls, read the tea leaves and make with some predicting. Who will be the greatest values at each position in fantasy football -- the players who will swing the balance of power in leagues and bring fantasy championships home? Conversely, who are the biggest busts in the making -- the players who will leave teams in ruins and their fantasy owners in tears? Which NFL teams will be making postseason plans in 2016? Who is headed to Houston and Super Bowl LI? And who will lift the Lombardi Trophy as the champions of the NFL? For answers to those questions, all the latest fantasy-relevant news and more join the guys Thursday, September 1 2016 at 7 PM ET. Come on in -- the water's FINE! Call-In Number (347) 826-9620

It's Week 3 of the NFL preseason. Opening night is just a couple weeks away. And fantasy draft season is in overdrive. In fact, fantasy football podcast hosts across Blog Talk Radio have gotten in on the act themselves, recently participating in a 10-team non-PPR draft for the 2nd Annual BlogTalkRadio Fantasy Football Expert League. The Fantasy Football Feeding Frenzy was among the shows involved, with Walton Spurlin repping the guys as they try to bring home a championship. BTR's Pod Vader hosted the draft and broadcast live during the draft, talking to each of the teams as they made their picks. There were reaches, sleepers and values galore, and commentary from some of the best and brightest fantasy minds in the business. So tune in for a special edition of the Fantasy Football Feeding Frenzy on Thursday, August 25 at 7PM Eastern as we re-broadcast how the draft broke down. Come on in -- the water's FINE!

It's the middle of August. Kids are headed back to school. NFL teams are playing football sort of, with the second week of the preseason about to get underway. And most importantly, fantasy draft season is in high gear. At the Fantasy Football Feeding Frenzy we've broken down the quarterbacks. Dissected the running backs. Ruminated on wide receivers. And theorized on tight ends. Now, it's time to get after it in earnest -- and to make Fantasy Sharks Senior Staff Writer Gary Davenport a very happy man -- by devoting an episode to Individual Defensive Players. Whether it's strategy or player values, sleepers or busts, join Gary and Fantasy Sharks Staff Writers Todd Latzke and Walton Spurlin on Thursday, August 18 at 7 PM Eastern for all the information you need to be successful in your IDP drafts this year. Come on in -- the water's FINE! Call-In Number: (347)826-9620

It's August, and Training camps across the NFL are getting underway. Sunday night, the Hall of Fame Game will kick off the 2016 preseason. And here at the Fantasy Football Feeding Frenzy, we're continuing our position-by-position look at the 2016 season. This week, it's the tight ends -- otherwise known as the Kingdom of Gronkia. There's zero doubt that Rob Gronkowski of the New England Patriots of the New England Patriots is the No. 1 fantasy option at the position. But is Gronkowski so head-and-shoulders better than the likes of Jordan Reed of the Washington Redskins and Greg Olsen of the Carolina Panthers that he's worth the first round pick required to obtain his services in many leagues? That's far from the only question Fantasy Sharks Staff Writers Gary Davenport, Todd Latzke and Walton Spurlin will be answering about the tight ends this week. Are there any mid-round values smart fantasy owners should look to target in 2016? What about busts in the waiting who need to be avoided. And is there anything to see in what appears to be another wholly uninspiring rookie class at the position. The guys will also talk team defenses in advance of next week's IDP special. Are there any team defenses worth reaching for? Which ones should you steer clear of? And who are the leading early-season candidates for streamers who like to play the matchups. Join the Fantasy Football Feeding Frenzy on Thursday, August 4 from 7-8 PM Eastern as they continue dishing out the information you need to dominate your fantasy league in 2016. Come on in -- the water's FINE! Call-In Number (347) 826-9620

The times have changed in fantasy football. For many years, the first round was all about the RB position. That, however, is not the case in 2016. In fact, the top five in most leagues has been all about superstar wide receivers. There's Antonio Brown of the Pittsburgh Steelers, the consensus pick as this year's No. 1 overall selection. Odell Beckham of the New York Giants, who's done nothing in his short career BUT pile up fantasy points. And Jones of the Atlanta Falcons, who spent much of last year flirting with re-writing the single-season record books at the position. As the gang at The Fantasy Football Feeding Frenzy continues their position-by-position breakdown of the 2016 fantasy campaign, this week is all about the new kings of the mountain. And the first order of business is simple -- if you have the No. 1 pick, who's the guy to take? That may be the first question the guys answer this week, but it'll be far from the last. Who are the value plays at wide receiver for the "old school" types who hit RB early? Conversely, which wide receivers are dangerously overvalued and set to let fantasy owners down? Can this year's rookie class come close to duplicating the Year 1 impact made by rookie receivers like Beckham and Amari Cooper the past couple of years? The Sleepers. The busts. The breakout stars and players set to fall flat. Fantasy Sharks staff writers Gary Davenport, Todd Latzke and Walton Spurlin have that information and more, with an hour-long breakdown of the wideout spot. Join the fellas Thursday, July 21 at 7 PM ET as they give you all the info you need to cull a cadre of pass-catchers who will make you proud this fall. Come on in -- the water's FINE!   Call-In Number (347) 826-9620

For years and years, running backs were the unquestioned kings of fantasy football. The first round of fantasy drafts was dominated by the position, As went the backfield, so went your fantasy squad. Now, however, the times have changed. The pass-wacky ways of today's NFL, the emergence of committee backfields and an alarming number of first-round busts at the position in recent years have caused running backs to be de-valued a bit. So much so, in fact, that in 2016 the top five in most fantasy drafts belongs to the wideouts. This doesn't mean that running backs aren't still important to fantasy success though -- so this week 's Fantasy Football Feeding Frenzy is all about the backfield. Who is fantasy's top RB in 2016? Is it Le'Veon Bell of the Pittsburgh Steelers? Second-year sensation Todd Gurley of the Los Angeles Rams? Warhorse Adrian Peterson of the Minnesota Vikings? Or could it possibly be Ezekiel Elliott of the Dallas Cowboys, the consensus top rookie at the position in 2016? With so many fantasy drafters eschewing running backs early, finding values later on becomes all the more important. Are players like Miami's Jay Ajayi and Philly's Ryan Mathews the mid-round gems many are making them out to be, or fool's gold waiting to suck in unwary fantasy owners? Who are the late sleepers who could propel fantasy owners to the playoffs and onto a championship? What about the potential busts to avoid? And what of this year's rookie crop? There's much to discuss -- and Fantasy Sharks Staff Writers Todd Latzke and Walton Spurlin and special guest Dish Adams will be breaking it all down. Want to dominate on draft day? Tune in to the Fantasy Football Feeding Frenzy on Thursday, July 14 at 7 PM ET to get all the info you need on the RB position. Come on in -- the water's FINE. Call-In Number: (347)826-9620

The calendar has turned to July, and then can mean only one thing -- fantasy football draft season is right around the corner! With that in mind, it's time for the gang at the Fantasy Football Feeding Frenzy to being looking at this year's player pool in earnest. And where better to begin than at quarterback, the NFL's most important position? Of course, the NFL's most important position and fantasy football's most important position are two entirely different things. And that's one of the things the gang will be discussing Thursday night -- draft-day startegy under center. Are Cam Newton of the Carolina Panthers, Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers and Andrew Luck of the Indianapolis Colts (the top three options on most boards) worth their early-round price tag? Or is waiting a bit longer for the likes of Carson Palmer of the Arizona Cardinals the wiser course of action? And what of Tom Brady -- the Golden Boy -- and his looming four-game suspension. Does it make him a fantasy pariah or a potential value pick in drafts? Speaking of value, are there quarterbacks currently being selected outside the top 12, such as Philip Rivers of the San Diego Chargers and Matthew Stafford of the Detroit Lions, who could emerge as weekly starters for fantasy owners in 2016? The sleepers. The busts. The reaches and steals. Fantasy Sharks Staff Writers Gary Davenport, Todd Latzke and Walton Spurlin have all the information you need to dominate your fantasy draft. Join the guys on Thursday, July 7 at 7:00 PM Eastern for an hour that's all about the quarterback position. Come on in -- the water's FINE! Call-In Number: (347) 826-9620

It's been a few weeks since the gang at the Fantasy Football Feeding Frenzy gathered to do a show. Stuff happens, so they say. There were personal matters that needed attending to and all that. And besides -- it's not like early June is really an "impact" month where fantasy football is concerned. But those are coming -- soon. Mandatory OTAs have fired up across the NFL. News feeds are heating up. There's even been the requisite way-too-early soul-crushing injury that leaves dynasty fantasy owners screaming at the television. In other words, it's almost time. Fantasy Draft Season is almost here. As June moves into July more and more fantasy owners will begin preparing for 2016 in earnest. Fantasy magazines will hit newsstands. Cheatsheets will be compiled. Sleepers will be awakened to the point where they cease to sleepers. Busts will be busted on until they actually become sleepers. In a word, things are about to get crazy. And that means it's time to get back after it. Because if there's one thing the Fantasy Football Feeding Frenzy gang knows -- it's crazy. And so they have gathered. Fantasy Sharks Staff Writers Gary Davenport, Todd Latzke and Walton Spurlin -- a triple-threat tag team of fake football tyrannosaurs. Or the Three Stooges of fantasy football. Whatever. They've gathered to offer up some information on the upcoming Fantasy Football Feeding Frenzy Listener League. To discuss the latest injury news and player updates across the NFL. To preview the meat of their season -- the strategy, sleeper and ratings shows that will occupy the rest of the summer. In other words, they've gathered to get back to work. So join the gang on Thursday, June 23 at 7 PM Eastern for some fantasy football talk. Come on in -- the water's FINE. Call-In Number (347) 826-9620  

We're in the midst of something of a fantasy football "dead zone." The NFL draft has come and gone, but even in dynasty formats the majority of leagues won't be holding their drafts for a few weeks. However, if you think that's going to stop the gang at the Fantasy Football Feeding Frenzy from getting together to talk shop, then you just don't know Fantasy Sharks Staff Writers Gary Davenport, Todd Latzke and Walton Spurlin well at all. The latest news from around the NFL, whether it's rookies fitting into their new homes or veterans ramping up for another season. Early retuirns from mock and rookie drafts, for those diehard fantasy fanatics who are always searching for an edge. Way-too-early predictions for the upcoming season. This. That. The other. Join Wally, Todd and Gary on Thursday, May 11 at 7:00 PM ET as they talk some fantasy football -- even if they aren't entirely sure what it is they'll be talking about. Come on in -- the water's FINE! Call-In Number: (347) 826-9620

The 2016 NFL draft is in the books. From the Los Angeles Rams and Jared Goff at No. 1 to the Tennessee Titans and Kalan Reed at No. 253, over 250 young men now know where their NFL careers will begin. Hundreds more have signed with teams in the days since as undrafted free agents. And now that we know where top rookies like quarterback Carson Wentz (Philadelphia Eagles, No. 2), running back Ezekiel Elliott (Dallas Cowboys, No. 4) and wide receiver Corey Coleman (Cleveland Browns, No. 15) landed, it's time to start talking in detail about how this year's class affects the fantasy football landscape. Will any of the first-year quarterbacks make a fantasy dent in 2016? Besides Elliott, which tailbacks could be set for an immediate impact? And just how big a splash will "Zeke" make in Big D? In a crowded wide receiver class with no clear-cut No. 1 prospect, which young pass-catchers should fantasy owners target? Of course, the draft impacts much more than just the incoming players, as these rookies will also impact any number of veterans across the National Football League. Which players saw their fantasy fortunes improve, and who was left out in the cold? To answer those questions and many more, Fantasy Sharks Senior Staff Writer Gary Davenport welcomes a pair of special guests in this week. Fantasy Sharks staff writers Trey Daubert and MJ Brown (host of the Daily Bite here on Fantasy Sharks Radio) will join the Fantasy Football Feeding Frenzy on Thursday, May 5, 2016 from 7-8 PM for an NFL Draft Breakdown Cinco de Mayo style. For a fiesta of fantasy football forecasting, be sure to tune in! Come on in, the Water's FINE! Call-In Number: (347) 826-9627

We're one short week from the 2016 NFL draft, and things are really ramping up. Scuttlebutt. Speculation. And trades involving both the No. 1 and No. 2 overall picks on April 28. With that in mind, Fantasy Sharks Staff Writers Gary Davenport, Todd Latzke and Walton Spurlin welcome in a special guest. Fellow Sharks staffer (and NFL Draft expert) Dan Collins joins the gang to discuss both the latest draft-day scuttlebutt and its fantasy impact. Because in this second installment of our NFL Draft Preview, the gang is focusing on the fake football impact of the very real draft. Whether it's dynasty leagues or redraft formats, the offensive positions (quarterback, running back, wide receiver and tight end) or the IDPs, this edition of the Fantasy Football Feeding Frenzy is all about forecasting the fantasy impact of the action in Chicago. Is Ezekiel Elliott a no-brainer No. 1 pick in rookie drafts. In a muddy crop at wideout, who's the top dog? Will Jared Goff or Carson Wentz make a fantasy dent under center in 2016? Is there a tight end worth knowing about this year? And what about defensive linemen like Joey Bosa and DeForest Buckner? Linebackers like Reggie Ragland and Myles Jack? Who are the rookie IDPs fantasy owners need to know about this summer? The guys will also look at the latest news around the league, from the trade that sent the second pick from Cleveland to Philly (and Gary into an apoplectic rage) to the stunning departure of Josh Norman from the Carolina Panthers. For the answers to these questions and more, tune in Thursday, April 21 at 7:00 Eastern for Part 2 of a two-part draft previewpalooza of prescient prognostication! Jumbo-sized even!!! Come on in -- the water's FINE! Call-In Number: (347) 826-9620