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Best Ball Whenever

Neil Orfield
Best Ball
Fantasy Football
Josh Allen
Scott Barrett

Best Ball Whenever is a weekly fantasy football podcast diving deep into best ball strategy, player evaluation, roster construction, tournament theory, and the evolving edge in fantasy football. Every Wednesday, host Neil Orfield sits down with some of the sharpest minds in the space — from film grinders and high-stakes players to data scientists, projection experts, and everything in between. Exp... more

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John Daigle of Establish the Run joins Best Ball Whenever to discuss the sleeper picks, undervalued players, and draft strategies he's using to gain an edge in best ball drafts.

We begin by ranking some of Daigle's favorite RB2s, including Jonathon ... more

Fantasy football veteran and longtime content creator Davis Mattek joins Best Ball Whenever to discuss one of the biggest topics of draft season: the questions we're still waiting for training camp to answer.

We begin with Davis' approach to late-ro... more

Jakob Sanderson joins Best Ball Whenever to discuss some of the biggest values, fades, and roster construction strategies in this year's best ball drafts.

Jakob explains why he believes the Washington Commanders backfield is significantly undervalue... more

Ryan Heath, Lead Data Writer at Fantasy Points, joins Best Ball Whenever to discuss one of the most intriguing pieces of best ball research from this offseason and how it's changing the way he drafts.

Ryan explains his study of running backs and why... more

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Davis Mattek
Fantasy football analyst and creator affiliated with Flock Fantasy
Flock Fantasy
Episode: Davis Mattek on Camp Rumors, Late TEs & Players We're Watching
Jakob Sanderson
Fantasy football analyst and writer
Episode: Jakob Sanderson on Jaylen Waddle, Hero RB & Best Ball Values
Ryan Heath
Analyst at Fantasy Points, discussed RB/WR/TE rankings and strategy
Fantasy Points
Episode: Ryan Heath on the Running Backs He's Fading & Best Ball Research
Scott Barrett
Fantasy Points CEO, Master of Dank Stats
Fantasy Points
Episode: Scott Barrett on Josh Allen, Parker Washington & Best Ball Strategy
Rich Hribar
Fantasy football analyst
Sharp Football
Episode: Rich Hribar on Josh Allen, Late Stacks & Best Ball Strategy
Pat Kerrane
Founder of Legendary Upside; Best Ball Mania champion for $2 million
Legendary Upside
Episode: Pat Kerrane's Biggest Best Ball Fades for 2026
Derrick Debrow Brown
Fantasy football analyst and guest on the show
Episode: Derek Brown on Chase Brown, AJ Brown, and the Best RB2s
JJ Zachariason
Founder of latereound.com; host of Becoming a Best Ball Bro; fantasy football writer
LateRound.com
Episode: JJ Zachariason on Chase Brown, Rookie WRs & Best Ball Values
Ben Gretch
Former Ship Chasing member, Stealing Signals author
Stealing Signals / Ship Chasing
Episode: Ben Gretch on Josh Jacobs, AJ Brown Rumors & Best Ball Values

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Neil Orfield
Host of the show, introduces guests and runs the draft format

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Ryan Heath on the Running Backs He's Fading & Best Ball Research
Q: Tell me what you're thinking. Who do you like best of this group and who are you fading?
Heath explains he generally doesn't chase the middle-ground RBs and is more inclined to target elite pass-catchers or non-pass-catching archetypes for upside, fading the group in the middle and highlighting Jacobs as a value due to fall in ADP.
Davis Mattek on Camp Rumors, Late TEs & Players We're Watching
Q: If you could know the final stat line of any player for the entire fantasy season, who would you want to know and why?
Davis explains that a hypothetical top quarterback or a cluster of receivers with massive yardage would heavily influence the rest of his draft, allowing him to tailor his exposure to the surrounding players who benefit from that production.
Jakob Sanderson on Jaylen Waddle, Hero RB & Best Ball Values
Q: What is your take on the Slappy concept and how does it influence your drafting decisions in the late rounds?
The guests explain Slappy as a polarizing, narrative-driven player who can generate clicks and engagement, while noting that Slappy picks reflect a blend of upside, narrative strength, and market talk, guiding late-round decision-making.
Jakob Sanderson on Jaylen Waddle, Hero RB & Best Ball Values
Q: Which players with ADP in the top 108 would you draft more than 8% of going forward, and why might Waddle be a focal point for you?
Jakob argues for strong exposure to Waddle given the quarterback situation, scheme fit, and potential for a high-volume role, while also pointing to the overall offense as a superb target and discussing how backfield pieces and supporting players could elevate the group's upside.
JJ Zachariason on Chase Brown, Rookie WRs & Best Ball Values
Q: Which late-round tight ends are you targeting and why, given the current draft landscape?
Greg Dolcich is a primary target due to his profile and the Miami offense context, with Pat Friermuth and Kate Otten also discussed as later-round stack-friendly options depending on the build.

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This show centers on expert-driven fantasy football analysis with a focus on best ball strategy, player evaluation, and roster construction. Episodes typically feature high-signal guests and the host guiding live drafts, discussing ADP, stacking, and tournament theory, while weaving in data-driven insights, past misses, and practical decision-making for big-field formats. Listeners can expect sharp takes, real-time drafting during recordings, and actionable tactics aimed at optimizing playoff-week scoring and overall equity in best ball formats. A standout trait is the blend of rigorous analytics with engaging, opinionated banter, making it particularly useful for serious fantasy players who want to hear how top minds apply theory to real d... more

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