S3E7: Fantasy RB Rankings 

The 53 picks up where they left off on the Wide Receiver conversation, and talk through 10 of their favorite picks ranked 20-40.  Courtland Sutton Juju Smith-Shuster Darnell Mooney Adam Thielen Michael Thomas Marquise Brown Allen Robinson Brandon Aiyuk Chris Godwin Gabriel Davis Sleepers: Robbie Anderson, Kadarius Toney, Chase Claypool

Luke and Jason discuss some of their favorite options in the top 20 rankings for the wide receiver position this season. Which guys standout as boom potential and keep an eye out for those PPR monsters  Cooper Kupp Justin Jefferson Ja'Marr Chase Mike Evans Keenan Allen Michael Pittman Jr AJ Brown Amon-Ra St. Brown Tyreek Hill Hunter Renfrow  And some sleepers to finish it off 

The 53 brings you into their rankings for this year's batch of Fantasy Tight Ends. Listen along to hear their takes on the following:  - After finishing as TE1 for 4 straight years, Travis Kelce got dethroned last year by the production of Mark Andrews...  Is it safe to say Kelce is primed for a TE1 finish once again? - What are your expectations for mark Andrews this season? - The founder of TE University is adjusting this off-season to a new signal caller in Trey Lance, Do you think Trey is a positive for George Kittle's fantasy production this season? - Kittle had a decreased target share last season, what about a guy we expect to see a spike in targets?  The cowboys have cemented him as the #2 receiving option this season... Thoughts on Dalton Schultz - Kyle Pitts was the first Rookie TE to make the Pro-Bowl since Jeremy Shockey in 2002. He put up an astounding 15 yards per reception in 2021 (11th), what does that look like for him going into his second year? - A guy we hear a lot about, but is often injured or slowed down for some reason is TJ Hockenson.  Does Goff to Hock get you excited this year?? - We are going through Week 1 of the Pre-season which featured a flawless 1st drive by Jalen Hurts and Company. The drive was finished off with a Dallas Goedert score! Was that a look into what's to come for the 5th year Eagles TE? - How about Zach Ertz getting ready for his first full season in ARZ? We know they will be throwing the ball a lot down there so where does he fit in the mix as different guys become available in the passing attack? - Pat Friermuth posted 60 catches in his rookie season, is he primed to outproduce in year 2? Mike Gesicki Irv Smith Evan Engram 

Luke and Jason join forces once again to bring you their thoughts on QB rankings heading into Fantasy Football Draft season. There is certainly some question marks surrounding the QB position this year, especially around whether if it's worth spending the extra money to get a top-5 guy or is it advantageous to save some coin and play with a budget QB.  - With Hopkins sitting out to start the year and Hollywood Brown coming over from a draft day trade. How do you feel about Murray this year? - Lamar Jackson didn't serve a full slate of games last year, does that impact your ranking for him? - Luke was able to attend Chargers Training Camp yesterday and witness Herbert and all the talent he has around him. Could we see progression in an already stellar fantasy line of 5000 yards, 38 TDs? - Jalen Hurts finished in the top 10 last year, do you see that happening again? - Wilson was mad inconsistent his last 2 seasons in Seattle, does his relocation and new weapons make him more appetizing? - Tom Brady led the league with 5,316 yards and a top 3 finish at QB. We have seen him drop into the mid-tier, does this mean value is found in Brady or are we fading Brady coming into his 23rd NFL Season?  - Despite losing Amari Cooper, Dak's now veteran years should still lead to some quality fantasy production, no? - Back-to-back MVP is often overlooked when it comes to fantasy production as of late, but Aaron Rodgers finished at QB 6 last year, what do you see this year? - We got a little taste of Trey Lance last year after starting 2 games in playing in a couple more. How do we feel about him being more or less unknown in 2022? - Finished QB 11 with a coach focused on a run-heavy offense. With Kevin O'Connell coming in and bringing the McVay offense to Minnesota, does this unlock Kirk as a solid QB1 this year? Check us out on Twitter: @The53Podcast

Jason and Luke have over 25 years of combined experience with Fantasy Auction Drafts and are looking to share their knowledge. Follow along as we go through key tips for each phase of your draft: Pre-Draft, During Draft, and Post-Draft Tips.  Follow us @The53Podcast for more tips and tricks to help you win your fantasy leagues this year! And Have Fun!  Want to do an auction draft but the other managers in your league are too scared? Send them this to ease their minds...To do a little convincing for ya. Get out there and have fun with it... Out with the old, in with the new. #LastSnakeDraftIEverDid #MyFirstAuctionDraft 

Jason and Luke are slinging around fantasy takes for the season 3 opener episode! Continue to listen and follow 'The 53' for more execution on how you can win your leagues this year.  Must Haves:  D'Andre Swift Juju Smith-Shuester Christian Kirk  Adam Thielen  Elijah Mitchell  Aaron Jones / AJ Dillon  Cam Akers  Dawson Knox Najee Harris DJ Moore Players to Avoid:  Mecole Hardman  Kyler Murray  Clyde Edwards-Heliare  Gabriel Davis  Chase Edmunds  Ezekiel Elliot / Tony Pollard  Russel Gage  Josh Jacobs  CeeDee Lamb  Javonte Williams / Melvin Gordon Rookies:  Drake London  Kenneth Walker III Skyy Moore  Chris Olave  James Cook  Treylon Burke  

The 2022 NFL draft featured some massive trades and movement across the league. Some teams got better, some teams missed the mark. Check in with The 53 and what they have to say

Jason and Luke take a look at the NFL while categorizing the 32 teams into multiple tiers. Stick around as debates intensify while choosing the fate of NFL franchises!

The 53 is back with a dive into their 3rd NFL Off-Season. Jason and Luke take a look at the movement happening around the NFL with a plethora of big names moving franchises, and the Quarterback market going haywire!   How do teams like the Colts and Broncos fare after upgrades at the Quarterback position? Big additions of Khalil Mack and Devante Adams make things interesting in the AFC West. And what productivity will we see out of the new signal-callers for the Steelers and Commanders?