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The Fantasy Football Lab

Welcome to the Fantasy Football Lab! We’re two friends who spent years having deep conversations about fantasy football strategy, league drama, and roster debates before one day deciding to finally just hit record.We focus on the typical analytics you need to dominate your redraft and dynasty leagues, but we don"t stop there. We take pride in exploring unique league types, custom settings, and the rich history that makes every fantasy league special.Dedicated to "Brewing Better Leagues," our channel

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00:15:26

BUY McMillan, SELL Barkley?! Week 4 Trade Targets

The Fantasy Football Lab ·

2026/10/03

The Fantasy Football Lab Reaction Chamber is back — this time for REDRAFT. 🧪📈We’re running through the players whose fantasy value looks very different from their box scores heading into Week 4.Who should you BUY LOW before the breakout?Who should you SELL HIGH while the market is still there?And who do you just need to GET OUT on?We break down:📈 Tetairoa McMillan📈 Bhayshul Tuten📈 Chase Brown📈 George Pickens📈 Josh Downs📈 Chris Bell📉 Javonte Williams📉 Judarian Price📉 Saquon Barkley📉

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00:47:23

SELL JSN?! 12 Dynasty Players You Need to Buy or Sell...

The Fantasy Football Lab ·

2026/10/02

The Fantasy Football Lab Reaction Chamber is OPEN. 🧪📈A few weeks into the season, dynasty managers are starting to react — and sometimes overreact. That creates opportunities.Arlen and Nate break down the dynasty players they’re trying to buy low, sell high, get in on early, or get out of while the value is still there. The episode covers buy candidates like Quinshon Judkins, Drake Maye, Matthew Golden, Rome Odunze and Chris Bell, plus why 2027 rookie picks might be entering their final real

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00:27:41

1,374 Leagues Reveal What Your Fantasy Team Should Do...

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2026/10/01

Your fantasy record might be lying to you.After three weeks, a 3-0 team can be in trouble — and an 0-3 team might be much closer to a championship run than it feels.So instead of guessing, we pulled data from 1,374 fantasy football leagues and built 8 different team profiles based on:🏈 How strong your team actually is💰 How much FAAB you have left📈 Where you rank in points scored🍀 How much your record has been helped — or hurt — by luckThen we looked at what teams in each situation actually did

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00:09:22

Fantasy Rough Starts? Still trust your guy?...

The Fantasy Football Lab ·

2026/09/26

Are you struggling with whether to trust your drafted players after a rough start? In this video, we dive into the crucial question: Do you stick with your drafted players or make the switch after a couple of disappointing weeks?Key takeaways:* Understand the importance of patience in fantasy football.* Analyze player performance data from the last five seasons.* Discover how many top 12 players bounce back after a slow start.* Learn what factors to consider before making a trade or benching a

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00:36:48

How to Win Your Redraft Waiver Wire | Data From Over...

The Fantasy Football Lab ·

2026/09/19

How to Work the Waiver Wire in Redraft Fantasy Football | FAAB StrategyThe waiver wire is where redraft fantasy football leagues are won—or where a great draft quietly falls apart.In this Fantasy Football Lab episode, Arlen and Nate break down FAAB strategy, waiver wire bidding, early-season breakouts, running back stashes, bench management, playoff preparation, and the habits that separate active championship teams from everyone else.We tested our waiver wire assumptions across 120 redraft fantasy

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00:20:58

How to Win Chopped League Waivers | Data From 42k...

The Fantasy Football Lab ·

2026/09/12

How should you actually spend your FAAB in a Guillotine or Chopped fantasy football league?We went beyond gut feeling and analyzed 89 active leagues, 41,179 waiver claims, roughly 1,500 team-seasons and 1,100 eliminations to see what actually helped managers survive.In this episode of the Fantasy Football Lab, Arlen breaks down:• Why simply saving all your FAAB isn’t necessarily the winning strategy• Why spending early can actually LOWER your elimination risk• The danger of relying too heavily on $0

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00:16:08

Fantasy Football Crash Course

The Fantasy Football Lab ·

2026/09/04

Nate introduces the concept of Fantasy Football 101 and the importance of making it accessible to new players. He explains the basics of fantasy football, including drafting strategies and post-draft management. Nate also outlines lab standards for maintaining an active, fair, and fun fantasy football league.TakeawaysIntroduction to Fantasy Football 101 and its accessibilityUnderstanding the basics of fantasy football, including drafting strategies and post-draft managementChapters00:00 Introduction

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00:37:43

These Bold Predictions Will Age Great (Or Terribly) |...

The Fantasy Football Lab ·

2026/09/03

It's Bold Predictions time. Arlen and Nate throw out the takes they're either never bringing up again or never shutting up about — Justin Herbert as QB1, a wild bold RB order led by Gibbs and James Cook, Jonah Coleman climbing Denver's depth chart, full 2026 NFL award picks, and yes, a Rams-Chargers Super Bowl. Plus a live look at their slow dynasty draft going on in the background.Drop your own bold prediction in the comments — tell us how wrong we are.🏈 Subscribe for more dynasty fantasy football

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00:17:04

7 Must-Stash Fantasy Football Sleepers Before Week 1...

The Fantasy Football Lab ·

2026/09/02

Nate is MIA, so Arlen takes over the Fantasy Football Lab to break down 7 late-round "must-stash" players you need on your bench before Week 1 kicks off.Instead of burning roster spots on washed-up floor veterans or ambiguous handcuffs that clog your bench for months, this strategy targets high-upside players who will show you their true role immediately. If they hit, you just saved massive FAAB. If they bust, cut bait for early waiver gems without regret.Leave a comment down below to let us know

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00:23:03

Win Your Draft - 2026 Draft Strategies

The Fantasy Football Lab ·

2026/08/30

I ran a stack of mock drafts this week and counted positions. Running backs took 13 of the first 24 picks, with 5 more gone before round three ended.Your league mates aren't wrong to do that — they watched last season and adjusted. But the supply of good running backs in the middle rounds didn't change. Same guys, same committees, same coaching staffs that won't commit. All that changed is the price.Solo episode this week. I break down all five draft strategies in plain English, give you the one

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00:40:03

Fantasy Football Lab Partners: Our Must Draft "My...

The Fantasy Football Lab ·

2026/08/28

Description: Welcome back to The Fantasy Football Lab. Arlen and Nate are planting their flags and revealing the lab partners they are locking into their rosters this season. We have scoured the depth charts and automated our data to find the ultimate breakout candidates, league winners, and volume hogs. Whether you are drafting from South Hill or anywhere else on the map, these are the three players each of us are staking our reputations on. Drop your top targets in the comments and let us know

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00:04:51

Fantasy Football: Adjusting QB Rushing Yards

The Fantasy Football Lab ·

2026/08/26

The conversation revolves around the customization of player scoring in fantasy football, focusing on the ability to adjust points for QB rushing yards and position-specific bonuses. The hosts discuss the need for customization to balance scoring and provide bonuses for specific player positions.TakeawaysCustomizing player scoringPosition-specific bonusesChapters00:00 Customizing Player Scoring03:05 Position-Specific Bonuses

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00:05:43

FAAB Waivers Explained

The Fantasy Football Lab ·

2026/08/26

The conversation covers the topic of fantasy football and focuses on the use of fab waivers and IR spots. It explores the strategy of using fab waivers and the different ways to utilize IR spots in fantasy football leagues.TakeawaysFab waivers provide a fair and strategic way to acquire players off the waiver wire.IR spots can be used for players marked as doubtful or suspended, providing flexibility in managing fantasy football rosters.Chapters00:00 Fab Waivers: Strategy and Fairness01:50 The Value

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00:04:05

The Case For Kickers 🤢

The Fantasy Football Lab ·

2026/08/26

The conversation revolves around the debate on whether kickers should be included in fantasy football leagues. N8 argues in favor of kickers, emphasizing their unpredictability and impact on the game, while @arlenjlove expresses strong opposition to including kickers in fantasy football.TakeawaysUnpredictability and impact: Kickers add an element of unpredictability and can significantly impact the outcome of fantasy football games.Debate on kickers: The debate on whether kickers should be included

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00:51:47

Use These Fantasy Football Settings

The Fantasy Football Lab ·

2026/08/25

The conversation covers a range of fantasy football topics, including draft strategies, league settings, and modern formats. It explores the selection of settings and the impact of these choices on the fantasy football experience. The conversation covers a wide range of fantasy football league settings and strategies, including fab management, IR spot usage, auto-replacement options, championship week scheduling, and the impact of bench size on league activity. The hosts also discuss the benefits of

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00:38:51

Late Round Sleepers | The Hidden Gems

The Fantasy Football Lab ·

2026/08/21

The episode covers fantasy football sleepers and late-round picks, with a focus on wide receivers and running backs. The hosts discuss specific players, their potential, and the strategy for drafting them. They also touch on the dynamics of the upcoming football season and the impact of injuries on player performance. The conversation covers a range of topics related to fantasy football, including player analysis, draft strategies, and sleeper picks. The hosts discuss various players, their

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00:25:58

Mock Draft Mania - Beta

The Fantasy Football Lab ·

2026/08/14

Arlen and N8 engage in a gamified mock draft lab, navigating challenges and random scenarios while making draft picks and reflecting on the experience. They discuss preseason highlights, breakout candidates, and the setup of the mock draft lab, providing insights into their draft strategies and team compositions.TakeawaysGamified mock drafts provide a fun and challenging way to simulate real draft scenarios.Preseason highlights and breakout candidates play a significant role in draft

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00:54:51

Blind Rankings Games - Available for all!

The Fantasy Football Lab ·

2026/08/04

A fun and interactive episode where the hosts play a game to rank and tier fantasy football players. They discuss their rankings and reasoning, providing insights into their strategies and preferences. The conversation covers a detailed ranking and discussion of players in a fantasy football context, including running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends. The hosts engage in a playful and interactive process of ranking and evaluating players, providing insights into their preferences and strategies

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00:26:17

Dynasty RB Ranked - 2026

The Fantasy Football Lab ·

2026/08/02

The hosts discuss their excitement for the upcoming season, the process of creating rankings, and the significance of training camps. They delve into detailed running back tier rankings, including discussions on specific players and their potential. The conversation also covers value picks, dynasty strategy, and the shifting paradigm of running back and wide receiver value. The episode concludes with a reflection on future prospects and a call to action for audience engagement.TakeawaysPreparation

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00:30:43

Dynasty WRs Ranked - 2026

The Fantasy Football Lab ·

2026/08/02

The conversation covers a sports world update, fantasy football and MLS, and in-depth discussion of dynasty wide receiver rankings, including tier 1, tier 2, tier 3, and tier 4 wide receivers.TakeawaysSports world update includes NBA free agency and World Cup outcomesIn-depth analysis of dynasty wide receiver rankings and tiersChapters00:00 Sports World Update02:17 Fantasy Football and MLS03:43 Dynasty Wide Receiver Rankings06:37 Tier 1 Wide Receivers11:49 Tier 2 Wide Receivers18:38 Tier 3 Wide

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