Fantasy Football Lab

Welcome back to The Fantasy Football Lab—where Arlen & Nate turn casual smack-talk into dynasty gold. In this episode we:- React to the 2025 NFL Draft and debate the real 1.01 (Ashton Jeanty ➡ Raiders) - Celebrate the Chargers’ surprise RB grab (Omarion Hampton) and its fantasy shockwaves - Hype Quinshon Judkins replacing Nick Chubb in Cleveland & unpack the Browns’ FIVE-QB chaos - Call out draft “losers” like Rhamondre Stevenson after TreVeyon Henderson landed in New England - Break down landing spots for Travis Hunter, Tetairoa McMillan, Colston Loveland & more - Negotiate a monster Barkley-for-1.01 trade (and watch Nate smash “Decline”) - Ask whether *Hard Knocks* should spotlight the Browns’ QB room 👍 Like, sub & drop your hottest rookie take below—best comment gets a shout-out next show!#FantasyFootball #Dynasty #NFLDraft2025 #RookieRankings #TradeTalk00:00 Intro – “We’re back!”00:28 MLS banter & hat chat02:29 Chargers draft reaction – Hampton hype04:09 Early dynasty RB tiers (Jeanty vs Hampton)07:02 Browns land Judkins – RB1 upside?10:19 Cleveland’s 5-QB circus & Shadur slide15:10 Raiders draft Jeanty – the 1.01 argument18:36 Barkley-for-1.01 trade offer (rejected)21:06 Draft losers: Stevenson & others25:41 TE talk – Loveland vs Warren28:21 Panthers add McMillan – impact on Bryce32:44 Shadur, NIL buzz & interview red-flags34:44 Should Hard Knocks follow the Browns?37:18 Outro, like & subscribe

In this episode, Arlen and Nate dive into some of the funniest, craziest, and most creative last-place punishments for fantasy football leagues. From the infamous Waffle House Challenge to public karaoke nightmares, get ready for laughs, ideas, and maybe some inspiration for your league! Plus, hear about punishments that might even benefit your league mates. Don't forget to share your best punishments in the comments!✅ Subscribe to help us reach our 100-subscriber goal!🔔 Turn notifications on for more fantasy football content!Chapters00:00 Intro00:28 Welcome & Catching Up01:09 MLS Talk: Nate’s San Diego Team03:01 Subscriber Milestone & Championship Belt04:30 Waffle House Challenge06:47 Open Mic Night Punishment08:28 Fantasy League Calendar10:06 Positive Punishments (Fitness, Certifications)12:15 Student Driver Punishment13:28 Fantasy Football License Plate & Shirt of Shame13:57 Soaked Sweater Draft Punishment14:02 Taking the SATs15:32 Dating Profile Setup16:05 Mall Santa in the Offseason17:18 Karaoke Night Takeover18:40 Community Service Punishments20:07 Posting Punishments on YouTube21:15 Viewer Challenge & Engagement22:04 Wrap Up & Subscribe!

Welcome back to The Fantasy Football Lab! 🚀 This week, Arlen and Nate dive into Commissioner’s Corner to break down some of the wildest commissioner dilemmas, including a controversial zero-zero tie collusion case and handling inactive league members. What’s the best way to keep your league competitive and fair? Should commissioners enforce strict rules, or is there room for flexibility?🔥 Plus, we talk about last-place punishments—what are the best, worst, and most ridiculous league punishments you’ve seen? Let us know in the comments!💬 Comment below—how would YOU handle these scenarios?📢 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell!#FantasyFootball #DynastyFootball #FantasyFootballPodcast #CommissionerRules #LastPlacePunishmentsChapters00:00 - Chapters04:11 - Breaking Down the 0-0 Tie Playoff Controversy07:22 - Should You Kick Out Players Who Collude?08:22 - What’s the Right Punishment for Collusion?11:27 - Alternative Fix: Setting Their Best Possible Lineup12:05 - Dealing with Inactive League Members14:01 - Holding Managers Accountable for Active Lineups16:18 - A Creative Rule to Enforce Participation18:42 - Lessons Learned from Past League Struggles20:44 - How to Handle Inactivity in the Offseason22:23 - Finding Replacement Managers Early24:08 - Dynasty Draft Strategy—Should You Trade the 1.01?25:05 - Sketchy Coincidence? The Champs Keep Winning the 1.0125:56 - Like, Subscribe, and Share Your Thoughts!

Dive into the little-known beginnings of fantasy football: how fantasy golf in the late 1950s sparked the idea, why Bill “Wink” Winkenbach and the Oakland Raiders played a key role, and how a small league in Oakland, California eventually morphed into the multi-billion-dollar phenomenon we know today. Meet Andrew Mousalimas, the first recorded fantasy football champion, and see why Jim Brown was such a powerhouse pick in a purely touchdown-centric system.

Welcome back to Live Good DyNasty! 🎙️ In today's episode, Arlen and Nate revisit the 2023 dynasty rookie class to re-rank and redraft based on the performances so far. 🏈 They dive into where they may have missed the mark, where they nailed it, and how they would draft if they could do it all over again right now. Topics Covered: Subscriber Goal: Help us reach 80 subscribers! We've been stuck at 79 for weeks. Your support means a lot—please subscribe and share with fellow fantasy enthusiasts! Re-Drafting the 2023 Rookies: 1. Malik Nabers 2. Marvin Harrison Jr. 3. Brock Bowers 4. Jayden Daniels 5. Brian Thomas Jr. 6. Ladd McConkey 7. Rome Odunze 8. Tyrone Tracy Jr. 9. Bo Nix 10. Bucky Irving 11. Drake Maye 12. Xavier Worthy 13. Brooks 14. Trey Benson 15. Xavier Legette 16. Devaughn Vele 17. Ricky Pearsall 18. Jaylon Coker They discuss each pick in detail, providing insights into player performances, team situations, and their potential in dynasty formats. Also, Arlen shares a recent trade where he traded away A.J. Brown for Brock Bowers and seeks your thoughts on the move. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment with your thoughts or any questions you have! 👍

Welcome to Live Good DyNasty! 🎙️ In this Week 11 Mailbag episode, Arlen and Nate tackle your fantasy football questions, offering trade advice and start/sit decisions to prepare you for the playoffs. Key Topics: Trade Debate: Lamar Jackson vs. Cooper Kupp and Tua Tagovailoa QB Swap: Jordan Love for Calvin Ridley Start/Sit Dilemma: Jamison Williams or Audric Estimé QB Decision: Jared Goff vs. Anthony Richardson Rest of Season: Jonathan Taylor or Aaron Jones Flex Options: Brian Robinson or alternatives like Mooney, Najee Harris, Rico Dowdle, Quentin Johnston Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment with your questions for our next mailbag episode! 👍

Video Description: Welcome back to Live Good DyNasty! 🎙️ In today's episode, Arlen and Nate dive into your burning fantasy football questions for Week 11. 🏈 They tackle tough trade dilemmas, start/sit decisions, and offer their insights to help you make the best choices for your fantasy team as we approach the playoffs. Topics Covered: Trade Debate: Would you rather have Lamar Jackson or trade him away for Cooper Kupp and Tua Tagovailoa? QB Decision: Is it time to move on from Jordan Love in favor of Calvin Ridley? Start/Sit: Should you start Jamison Williams against the Jaguars or stream Audric Estimé? QB Conundrum: Jared Goff vs. Anthony Richardson—who should you trust this week? Rest of Season: Jonathan Taylor or Aaron Jones—who's the better pick for the playoff push? Flex Options: With Brian Robinson returning, should you start him or consider other options like Mooney, Najee Harris, Rico Dowdle, or Quentin Johnston? Mailbag Highlights: Arlen and Nate share their thoughts on roster construction, playoff strategies, and the importance of making calculated risks. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment with your thoughts or any questions you have for our next mailbag episode! 👍 Fantasy Football, Week 11 Mailbag, Live Good DyNasty, Trade Advice, Start Sit Decisions, Lamar Jackson, Cooper Kupp, Tua Tagovailoa, Jordan Love, Calvin Ridley, Jamison Williams, Audric Estimé, Jared Goff, Anthony Richardson, Jonathan Taylor, Aaron Jones, Brian Robinson, Darnell Mooney, Najee Harris, Rico Dowdle, Quentin Johnston, Fantasy Football Advice, NFL Week 11, Fantasy Football Podcast, Player Analysis, Lineup Tips, Playoff Strategies, Trade Dilemmas, Fantasy Football Strategy

Welcome back to Live Good DyNasty! 🎙️ In today's episode, Arlen and Nate discuss their top picks for Playoff Push Heroes to help you secure a spot in your fantasy football playoffs. 🏈They each select a quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end who they believe will outperform expectations in the remaining weeks of the season and carry your team to victory.They revisit their earlier bet on Ladd McConkey vs. Marvin Harrison Jr. and discuss how that has played out so far.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment with your thoughts or any questions you have!

Welcome back to Live Good DyNasty! 🎙️ This week, Arlen is going solo after losing a bet with Nate over the Chargers vs. Browns game. 🏈 As a result, he had to shave his beard (but kept the mustache!), and Nate is absent—maybe too intimidated by Arlen's rugged good looks? 😏 In this special episode, Arlen brings you his Week 10 Starts of the Week to help you dominate your fantasy football matchups. Whether you're looking for that edge to secure a win or just need some lineup advice, these picks might be just what you need. Arlen's Starts of the Week: Quarterback: Brock Purdy Running Back: Aaron Jones Wide Receiver: Tyreek Hill Tight End: Dalton Kincaid Honorable Mention: Deebo Samuel Arlen dives deep into each selection, providing insightful analysis on matchups, player performances, and why these players could have standout games this week. If you find this episode helpful, please like, subscribe, and leave a comment with your thoughts or any questions you have!

Welcome back to Live Good DyNasty! 🎙️ In today's mailbag episode, Arlen and Nate dive into your burning fantasy football questions for Week 8. 🏈 Topics Covered: Kincaid vs. Hockenson: Should you trade away Zay Flowers to get TJ Hockenson if you're worried about Kincaid's production? Running Back Decisions: With Derrick Henry, Bijan Robinson, Joe Mixon, and David Montgomery on your roster, who should you bench? Trading Kyler Murray: Is it worth trading Kyler to upgrade at RB/WR and roll with Dak Prescott, Bo Nix, or Drake Maye at QB? Marvin Harrison Jr. vs. James Cook: In PPR, should you trade Marvin Harrison Jr. for James Cook? We break it down for both redraft and dynasty leagues. Superflex Dynasty Dilemma: Would you rather have Michael Penix Jr. or Anthony Richardson? Start/Sit: If T. Higgins sits, should you start Cedric Tillman or Calvin Ridley? Chargers vs. Browns Bet: With our teams facing off this week, we've made a friendly wager involving our beards! Find out what's at stake. Also, we're still on the road to 100 subscribers! Help us reach our modest goal, and join the Live Good DyNasty community. 🧔 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment with your thoughts or any questions you have for our next mailbag episode! 👍