Establish the Edge Fantasy Football

Fantasy Football

Looking to step out and compete beyond your home fantasy football league? Mike Leone and guests cover a wide range of topics for serious players, including strategies for Best Ball, high-stakes formats like FFPC, NFFC, Dynasty Leagues, and more. This podcast is for players looking to go deeper -- and find their edge.

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224 episodes
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Sep 22, 2022 · 19 min
Week 2 Reactions with Mike Leone
Mike Leone recaps Week 2 in the NFL and how you should adjust your fantasy teams accordingly: -Week 2 a quick reminder on why we can't overreact to Week 1 -Should we be worried about Kyle Pitts? Does it matter? -Buying high on young WRs in Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jaylen Waddle -Selling low on inefficient RBs in Najee Harris and Derrick Henry Use promo code ETR to sign up for Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-establish-the-run. First time depositors will received a deposit bonus up to $100.
Sep 15, 2022 · 26 min
High Stakes Fantasy Football in Las Vegas with Mike Leone
Mike Leone talks about traveling out to Las Vegas to draft live high stakes leagues in both the FFPC and NFFC. Mike recounts what a pleasure it was to run into the Ship Chasing crew and multiple Establish the Run subscribers before diving into the results of his two separate $10k enty fee drafts.
Sep 15, 2022 · 18 min
Week 1 Reactions with Mike Leone
Mike Leone dives into 3 things he's convinced he got right after week wrong and 3 things he's convinced he got wrong: -Davante Adams Blast Off -Buy Low on JuJu Smith-Schuster -Concern over 49ers pass catchers -Tyreek Hill the Alpha in Miami -Disappointing Aaron Jones usage -Kadarius Toney playing time -Hold/buy Treylon Burks and Kenneth Walker Use promo code ETR to sign up for Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-establish-the-run. First time depositors will received a deposit bonus up to $100.
Aug 31, 2022 · 24 min
Game Stacking in DFS using GPP Game Scores with Adam Rauch
Adam Rauch and Mike Leone of Establish The Run talk about the development of ETR's GPP Game Scores, a tool initially created by Adam to provide and objective overview of the best games to stack in DFS - accounting for ceiling, salary, ownership, and overall game environment. Use promo code ETR to sign up for Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-establish-the-run. First time depositors will received a deposit bonus up to $100.
Aug 29, 2022 · 50 min
2022 Fantasy Football Bold Predictions with Davis Mattek
Davis Mattek of SportsGrid joins Mike Leone of Establish the Run to talk bold predictions and hot takes for the NFL season: -Patrick Mahomes' best passing season yet -Davante Adams WR1 -Jaylen Waddle outscores Tyreek Hill -Eno Benjamin the best late-round RB pick -and much more! Use promo code ETR to sign up for Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-establish-the-run. First time depositors will received a deposit bonus up to $100.
Aug 25, 2022 · 1 hr 1 min
Legendary RB Upside with Pat Kerrane
Pat Kerrane of NBC Sports Edge joins Mike Leone of Establish The Run to talk about legendary RB Upside: -What does that mean? -Why do we need it? -Which RBs in the Top 2 Rounds have it? Use promo code ETR to sign up for Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-establish-the-run. First time depositors will received a deposit bonus up to $100.
Aug 24, 2022 · 18 min
Optimal Fantasy Football Auction Strategy
Mike Leone recaps his latest NFFC Auction draft, diagnosing what went right, what went wrong, and and what the best strategy is for this year's landscape: -Being Disciplined -Peppering Round 3-6 WRs -Hero RB -Commanding the End Game -Strong Onesies Players Mike also gives some thoughts about the FFPC ME: -Pushing late-round RB upside picks a round or two earlier -How to combat missing out on an elite TE Use promo code ETR to sign up for Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-establish-the-run. First time depositors will received a deposit bonus up to $100.
Aug 22, 2022 · 16 min
The Optimal Fantasy Football Late Round Running Back Strategy
Mike Leone of Establish The Run dives into his late-round running back strategy. From a macro perspective, he discusses end of season upside, high value touches, and mixing RB archetypes. From a micro perspective, Mike touches on a few of his favorite targets - including Kenneth Walker, Isaiah Spiller, Rachaad White, and Kenny Gainwell. Use promo code ETR to sign up for Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-establish-the-run. First time depositors will received a deposit bonus up to $100.
Aug 20, 2022 · 21 min
Why Zero RB? Silva, Levitan, Leone Main Event Recap
Mike Leone of Establish The Run breaks down why it can make sense to wait on taking a RB, sometimes until late in the draft as he, Evan Silva, and Adam Levitan did in their FFPC Main Event Draft. Use promo code ETR to sign up for Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-establish-the-run. First time depositors will received a deposit bonus up to $100.
Aug 18, 2022 · 23 min
Find Edge In Your Fantasy League: Best Ball versus Managed Strategies
Mike Leone of Establish The Run takes a look at the differences between best ball and managed leagues and how that should affect your strategy in each format: -Early RBs more valuable in best ball -Quantity versus Quality at WR -The Importance of Elite Onesies Use promo code ETR to sign up for Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-establish-the-run. First time depositors will received a deposit bonus up to $100.
Aug 11, 2022 · 29 min
Win Your Fantasy League by Targeting Uncertainty
Mike Leone of Establish The Run takes a look at how we can turn uncertain situations into an advantage when drafting against more risk averse league mates. -Small Miss, Big Hit Players >>> Small Hit, Big Miss Players -Targeting QB Changes (JuJu, DEN WRs) -The Giants Coaching Change -Why Not Green Bay? Use promo code ETR to sign up for Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-establish-the-run. First time depositors will received a deposit bonus up to $100.
Aug 8, 2022 · 41 min
How to Win $1 Million in The FFPC Main Event
Mike Leone of Establish The Run is joined by Pat Kerrane and Peter Overzet of Ship Chasing to discuss the FFPC Main Event, which has a $1million grand prize. The trio discuss: -Prize and roster format and structure -Using SOS and stacking to optimize the overall playoff weeks -Understanding how drafts will change between now and the week before the season -Prioritizing the onesie positions -Hero RB versus Zero RB Use promo code ETR to sign up for Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-establish-the-run. First time depositors will received a deposit bonus up to $100.
Aug 4, 2022 · 1 hr 16 min
NFC South Projections with Ben Gretch
Mike Leone of Establish The Run and Ben Gretch of bengretch.substack.com team up for this special offseason projections special series. It will be an 8-part series with 1 podcast for each division. The final division up for the duo to tackle is the NFC South: -Why CMC is the 1.01 -Tampa Bay is a fantasy haven -The New Orleans WRs are overdrafted -Kyle Pitts will see his TDs rebound Use promo code ETR to sign up for Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-establish-the-run. First time depositors will received a deposit bonus up to $100.
Aug 2, 2022 · 30 min
5 WRs You Need To Draft with Anthony Amico
Anthony Amico and Michael Leone of Establish The Run identify 5 breakout WRs that need to be on your fantasy draft radar. Use promo code ETR to sign up for Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-establish-the-run. First time depositors will received a deposit bonus up to $100.
Aug 2, 2022 · 1 hr 12 min
AFC South Projections with Ben Gretch
Mike Leone of Establish The Run and Ben Gretch of bengretch.substack.com team up for this special offseason projections special series. It will be an 8-part series with 1 podcast for each division. The next division up for the duo to tackle is the AFC South: -Why Jonathan Taylor is shaky as the 1.01 -Michael Pittman is overvalued -Derrick Henry is a first round risk -Bet on talent with Treylon Burks Use promo code ETR to sign up for Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-establish-the-run. First time depositors will received a deposit bonus up to $100.
Jul 29, 2022 · 1 hr 6 min
NFC North Projections with Ben Gretch
Mike Leone of Establish The Run and Ben Gretch of bengretch.substack.com team up for this special offseason projections special series. It will be an 8-part series with 1 podcast for each division. The next division up for the duo to tackle is the NFC North: -Aaron Jones Target Ceiling -Making Sense of GB Targets without Davante Adams -Justin Jefferson is a Stud -Amon-Ra St. Brown Is A Great Bet -Can Justin Fields Bounce Back? Use promo code ETR to sign up for Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-establish-the-run. First time depositors will received a deposit bonus up to $100.
Jul 28, 2022 · 1 hr 12 min
AFC North Projections with Ben Gretch
Mike Leone of Establish The Run and Ben Gretch of bengretch.substack.com team up for this special offseason projections special series. It will be an 8-part series with 1 podcast for each division. The third division up for the duo to tackle is the AFC North: -The Baltimore Ravens will run more -Rashod Bateman is Overhyped -Ja'Marr Chase is Special -The CLE backfield is as cheap as it's been -Chase Claypool is Undervalued Use promo code ETR to sign up for Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-establish-the-run. First time depositors will received a deposit bonus up to $100.
Jul 27, 2022 · 1 hr 19 min
AFC West Projections with Ben Gretch
Mike Leone of Establish The Run and Ben Gretch of bengretch.substack.com team up for this special offseason projections special series. It will be an 8-part series with 1 podcast for each division. The third division up for the duo to tackle is the AFC West: -Which KC RB should you be targeting? -The Chargers Offense will be fantasy friendly -Why you should take shots on the Denver pass catchers -Davante Adams will be fine in Las Vegas Use promo code ETR to sign up for Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-establish-the-run. First time depositors will received a deposit bonus up to $100.
Jul 25, 2022 · 1 hr 23 min
NFC West Projections with Ben Gretch
Mike Leone of Establish The Run and Ben Gretch of bengretch.substack.com team up for this special offseason projections special series. It will be an 8-part series with 1 podcast for each division. The third division up for the duo to tackle is the NFC West: -How efficient will Matt Stafford be? -How do we attack a Niners offense with huge efficiency upside but volume concerns? -Kyler Murray is locked in as a Top 5 QB -Noah Fant is a screaming BUY -Which RB is the best bet in Seattle? Use promo code ETR to sign up for Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-establish-the-run. First time depositors will received a deposit bonus up to $100.
Jul 15, 2022 · 1 hr 4 min
NFC East Projections with Ben Gretch
Mike Leone of Establish The Run and Ben Gretch of bengretch.substack.com team up for this special offseason projections special series. It will be an 8-part series with 1 podcast for each division. The second division up for the duo to tackle is the NFC East: -Bet on the Giants -Can Antonio Gibson rebound? -How much will the Eagles throw? -Targets Up For Grab in Dallas Use promo code ETR to sign up for Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-establish-the-run. First time depositors will received a deposit bonus up to $100.

Establish the Edge Fantasy Football

Week 2 Reactions with Mike Leone

High Stakes Fantasy Football in Las Vegas with Mike Leone

Week 1 Reactions with Mike Leone

Game Stacking in DFS using GPP Game Scores with Adam Rauch

2022 Fantasy Football Bold Predictions with Davis Mattek

Legendary RB Upside with Pat Kerrane

Optimal Fantasy Football Auction Strategy

The Optimal Fantasy Football Late Round Running Back Strategy

Why Zero RB? Silva, Levitan, Leone Main Event Recap

Find Edge In Your Fantasy League: Best Ball versus Managed Strategies

Win Your Fantasy League by Targeting Uncertainty

How to Win $1 Million in The FFPC Main Event

NFC South Projections with Ben Gretch

5 WRs You Need To Draft with Anthony Amico

AFC South Projections with Ben Gretch

NFC North Projections with Ben Gretch

AFC North Projections with Ben Gretch

AFC West Projections with Ben Gretch

NFC West Projections with Ben Gretch

NFC East Projections with Ben Gretch