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Drake's Takes - Requiem for a Leaguemate

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Brian Drake @drakefantasy.bsky.social · 18h

As a fantasy league celebrated 20 years together, one person was missing.

The story of Bill Leaf. A Syracuse sportscaster taken too soon and the power of fantasy football.

#fantasyfootball #NFL #Syracuse #WAER #Giants

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Brian pays homage to a dear friend and passionate fantasy football enthusiast who left the world far too early.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/week-6-fantasy-football-start-em-sit-em-flex-picks-ft-kendrick-bourne-rico-dowdle-joe-flacco

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Brian Drake @drakefantasy.bsky.social · 2d

Week 6 start/sit advice

- Can you really play Joe Flacco?
- Uncle Rico never quits
- Kendrick Bourne to be in your lineup

My weekly #fantasyfootball notes

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https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/fantasy-football-week-6-buy-low-sell-high-trade-targets-ft-bucky-irving-kenneth-walker-iii-derrick-henry

Brian Drake @drakefantasy.bsky.social · 2d

Week 6 fantasy trade talk

- RBs to buy low
- The Derrick Henry debate
- George Pickens buy or sell?

Get your salesman shoes on and come read my free weekly fantasy football trade advice.

#fantasyfootball

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2025 Week 6 Streaming D/STs and Kickers

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Brian Drake @drakefantasy.bsky.social · 4d

Week 6 D/ST Streaming Article

Last week I gave out the #1 and #2 fantasy defenses.

Let’s keep it rolling with this FREE read at @FantasyPts

#FantasyFootball #NFL

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Finding the best highly available fantasy football defenses and kickers to pick up off the waiver wire for Week 6 fantasy matchups.

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Fantasy Football Week 5 Recap: Breakouts, Blunders & Key Takeaways from Every Game | Fantasy Points Podcast

Brian Drake @drakefantasy.bsky.social · 5d

Week 5 game-by-game recap

✅ Every fantasy football relevant topic
☝️First thoughts on the waiver wire
🤔 What to do with Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley, and Ja’Marr Chase?

The most fun hour in fantasy is back.

#fantasyfootball

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Podcast Episode · Fantasy Points Podcast · 10/06/2025 · 1h 15m

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Brian Drake @drakefantasy.bsky.social · 7d

We are all excited to add these waiver wire running backs.
But who is actually a good start?

Let's dive into:
Michael Carter - Emari Demercado - Rachaad White - Sean Tucker - Woody Marks

#fantasyfootball #nfl
@fantasyprosnfl.bsky.social @fantasypros.bsky.social

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Brian Drake @drakefantasy.bsky.social · 7d

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Brian Drake @drakefantasy.bsky.social · 7d

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Brian Drake @drakefantasy.bsky.social · 7d

We are all excited to add these waiver wire running backs.
But who is actually a good start?

Let's dive into:
Michael Carter - Emari Demercado - Rachaad White - Sean Tucker - Woody Marks

#fantasyfootball #nfl
@fantasyprosnfl.bsky.social @fantasypros.bsky.social

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Brian Drake @drakefantasy.bsky.social · 7d

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Brian discusses why best-ball thinking may contribute to poor roster construction in managed redraft leagues.

Brian Drake @drakefantasy.bsky.social · 7d

Did best ball brain hurt redraft roster construction?

Which waiver wire RBs can you trust in Week 5?

- Rachaad White / Sean Tucker split
- Rico Dowdle time
- Brashard Smith 🚀
- Congrats on Woody Marks

My weekly #fantasyfootball takes

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Drake's Takes - Week 5

https://www.fantasypoints.com/nfl/articles/2025/week-5-streaming-dsts-and-kickers#/

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Brian Drake @drakefantasy.bsky.social · 10d

Week 5 Defensive Streamers

With four teams on BYE we have a ton of juicy options.

This article is printing $$. Last week all 5 plays finished as top-12 options including the top two.

Let’s smash D/ST streaming like only we can.

#NFL #fantasyfootball

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Brian discusses what sharp fantasy managers should be thinking when they hit the waiver wire and a few of his favorite targets using that mindset.

Brian Drake @drakefantasy.bsky.social · 10d

RBs you could add post-waivers who may play a role in Week 5:

- Rachaad White
- Sean Tucker
- Emari Demercado
- Michael Carter
- Brashard Smith
- Kendre Miller

Only White is owned in 50% of Yahoo leagues. Everyone else is barley rostered.

#fantasyfootball

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Brian Drake @drakefantasy.bsky.social · 13d

Add these two players to your #fantasyfootball rosters before kickoff.

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Brian Drake @drakefantasy.bsky.social · 15d

Fantasy football is about IMPACT players

Stop wasting roster spots on 6 pt a week WRs. They aren’t league winners.

My thoughts on maximizing your roster with upside waiver wire adds.

#FantasyFootball

- Oronde Gadsden
- Jaxon Dart
- Ollie Gordon
+ more

www.thehuddle.com/story/sports...

Drake's Takes - Week 4

Week 4 Fantasy Football Start 'Em Sit 'Em Flex picks ft. Jaxson Dart, J.K. Dobbins, Javonte Williams, and more

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Brian Drake @drakefantasy.bsky.social · 16d

My Week 4 start/sit advice

Get your #fantasyfootball lineups ready to dominate.

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If you’re reading this, hopefully your fantasy football team is 3-0. More than likely, you’ve taken a loss or two. That’s just the game. If you’re 0-3, you need help.

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Brian Drake @drakefantasy.bsky.social · 18d

Week 4 Streaming Defenses Article

From Jaxon Dart to Cam Ward, there's lots of QBs and bad OL’s to attack when streaming a D/ST in fantasy.

My favorite plays for the week are live and free to read.

#fantasyfootball

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2025 Week 4 Streaming D/STs and Kickers

Finding the best highly available fantasy football defenses and kickers to pick up off the waiver wire for Week 4 fantasy matchups.

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https://www.thehuddle.com/story/sports/fantasy/football/2025/09/19/drakes-takes-2025-week-3-fantasy-football/86235326007/

Brian Drake @drakefantasy.bsky.social · 21d

Drake’s Takes Week 3

- #Eagles offense panic
- Jake Browning 4 President
- Why the #Saints pace is winning for fantasy
- RB depth in home leagues is a wasteland

My latest deep fantasy thoughts via The Huddle.

#fantasyfootball #NFL

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Week 2 NFL Monday Morning Recap | Burrow Injury Fallout, Game Reactions & Fantasy Football Takeaways

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Brian Drake @drakefantasy.bsky.social · 26d

Week 2 Fantasy Analysis

Game reviews of the Sunday #NFL slate.

John Hansen and I cover the highs and lows of #fantasyfootball while looking ahead to the waiver wire.

- Mark Andrews drop?
- Wan’Dale Robinson 🚀
- Joe Burrow injury impact
- #Eagles O stinks

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Fantasy Football Week 2 Buy Low Sell High Trade Targets ft. George Pickens, Tyreek Hill, Tony Pollard

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Brian Drake @drakefantasy.bsky.social · Sep 9

The best part of fantasy football?

MAKING TRADES!!

Let’s look at players to trade for and trade away in my weekly series:

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Making trades in fantasy football requires a few things. First, you need a willing party. Fortunately for us, fantasy leagues are filled with players looking to shake things up.

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Brian Drake @drakefantasy.bsky.social · Sep 9

Last week I gave out two DSTs owned in under 50% of leagues that finished in the top 3.

Now, with data under our belt let’s find Week 2 DST streaming options (and kickers).

Free article @FantasyPts

#FantasyFootball

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https://www.fantasypoints.com/nfl/articles/2025/week-2-streaming-dsts-and-kickers#/

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Brian Drake @drakefantasy.bsky.social · Sep 9

Last week I gave out two DSTs owned in under 50% of leagues that finished in the top 3.

Now, with data under our belt let’s find Week 2 DST streaming options (and kickers).

Free article @FantasyPts

#FantasyFootball

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Fantasy Football Week 2 Buy Low Sell High Trade Targets ft. George Pickens, Tyreek Hill, Tony Pollard

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Brian Drake @drakefantasy.bsky.social · Sep 9

The best part of fantasy football?

MAKING TRADES!!

Let’s look at players to trade for and trade away in my weekly series:

www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/news-fan...

Making trades in fantasy football requires a few things. First, you need a willing party. Fortunately for us, fantasy leagues are filled with players looking to shake things up.

www.sportskeeda.com

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Brian Drake @drakefantasy.bsky.social · Sep 8

Week 1 Instant Reaction Pod

#Fantasyfootball fallout:
- Waiver wire adds
- Overreaction?!?
- The worst team in the NFL
- Who are we already worried about?
- RB snap shares

Get your fantasy fix with John Hansen and I on the Fantasy Points podcast.

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Fantasy Football Week 1 Recap: Breakouts, Busts & Waiver Wire Reactions

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