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The Long View is a fantasy football podcast from Ben Gretch (@YardsPerGretch) and Jakob Sanderson (@JakobSanderson), which blends data-driven fantasy analysis with a thoughtful, high-level exploration of the game of football.

Ben and Jakob each author innovative newsletters in this space and have a shared perspective on fantasy football, which has led to several thought-provoking conversations over the years. They now look forward to turning these conversations into a podcast, which will improve your understanding of the game, and your performance in fantasy football leagues.

Sign up for our patreon to support the show and access additional episodes at https://www.patreon.com/cw/longviewpod

You can read Ben’s substack, Stealing Signals, at bengretch.substack.com

You can read Jakob’s substack, Thinking About Thinking, at jakobsanderson.substack.com

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This week, Ben Gretch and Jakob Sanderson discuss the Week 1 matchup between New England and Seattle, as well as Brock Bowers' injury and Josh Jacobs' no-contest plea.

The Long View is a fantasy football podcast from Ben Gretch (@YardsPerGretch) and Jakob Sanderson (@JakobSanderson), which blends data-driven fantasy analysis with a thoughtful, high-level exploration of the game of football.

Ben and Jakob each author innovative newsletters in this space and have a shared perspective on fantasy football, which has led to several thought-provoking conversations over the years. They now look forward to turning these conversations into a podcast, which will improve your understanding of the game, and your performance in fantasy football leagues.

Sign up for our patreon to support the show and access additional episodes at https://www.patreon.com/cw/longviewpod

You can read Ben’s substack, Stealing Signals, at bengretch.substack.com

You can read Jakob’s substack, Thinking About Thinking, at jakobsanderson.substack.com

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In this episode, Ben and Jakob are drafting in the FFPC Main Event -- a managed, redraft tournament. The FFPC Main Event includes a 12-week self-contained league with playoffs in Weeks 13-14. The top scoring team, top record, and league playoff winner in each league advances to the "sprint" in Weeks 15-17, in which teams compete for the $1M grand prize.

The Long View is a fantasy football podcast from Ben Gretch (@YardsPerGretch) and Jakob Sanderson (@JakobSanderson), which blends data-driven fantasy analysis with a thoughtful, high-level exploration of the game of football.

Ben and Jakob each author innovative newsletters in this space and have a shared perspective on fantasy football, which has led to several thought-provoking conversations over the years. They now look forward to turning these conversations into a podcast, which will improve your understanding of the game, and your performance in fantasy football leagues.

Sign up for our patreon to support the show and access additional episodes at https://www.patreon.com/cw/longviewpod

You can read Ben’s substack, Stealing Signals, at bengretch.substack.com

You can read Jakob’s substack, Thinking About Thinking, at jakobsanderson.substack.com

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.

0:00 -- Intro: Part Two of the 3.5-Hour Rankings Show

1:49 -- Short View: Kenneth Walker III's Foot (and Ankle) + Debating Structure at the 1-2 Turn

22:58 -- Fades: Players We're Both Below the Market on

23:32 -- De'Von Achane (MIA RB)

29:24 -- Javonte Williams (DAL RB)

34:57 -- Courtland Sutton & Alec Pierce

39:45 -- Dallas Goedert (PHI TE) 44:23 Mark Andrews & Betting on Vacated Targets

45:41 -- Michael Pittman Jr.

51:34 -- Rankings Debates: Players We Disagree on Most

53:37-- Jaylen Waddle (DEN WR)

1:15:04 -- Quinshon Judkins & Cam Skattebo

1:18:00 -- Garrett Wilson (NYJ WR)

1:33:55 -- Breaking Trade Reaction: Tutu Atwell to LA, Jarquez Hunter to Miami

1:35:11 -- Davante Adams (LAR WR)

1:43:51 -- Mike Evans (TB WR)

1:48:04 -- Bucky Irving (TB RB)

2:05:51 -- Breaking: Josh Jacobs Charged with Two Misdemeanors

2:09:26 -- Quick Hits: DJ Moore & Michael Wilson

2:11:38 -- Ladd McConkey (LAC WR)

2:17:43 -- Tre Harris & the Chargers Passing Game

2:22:28 -- Jackson Dart (NYG QB)

2:23:18 -- Keaton Mitchell (LAC RB)

2:24:19 -- Jordan Mason (MIN RB)

2:33:56 -- Jacory Croskey-Merritt (WAS RB)

2:36:11 -- KC Concepcion (CLE WR)

2:47:47 -- Harold Fannin Jr. & the Browns Ceiling Problem

The Long View is a fantasy football podcast from Ben Gretch (@YardsPerGretch) and Jakob Sanderson (@JakobSanderson), which blends data-driven fantasy analysis with a thoughtful, high-level exploration of the game of football.

Ben and Jakob each author innovative newsletters in this space and have a shared perspective on fantasy football, which has led to several thought-provoking conversations over the years. They now look forward to turning these conversations into a podcast, which will improve your understanding of the game, and your performance in fantasy football leagues.

Sign up for our patreon to support the show and access additional episodes at https://www.patreon.com/cw/longviewpod

You can read Ben’s substack, Stealing Signals, at bengretch.substack.com

You can read Jakob’s substack, Thinking About Thinking, at jakobsanderson.substack.com

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0:00 -- 1h 51m: The Short View -- Thoughts on all the latest news, transactions, and injuries

1h 51m -- end: The players Ben and Jakob have ranked much higher than the market

The Long View is a fantasy football podcast from Ben Gretch (@YardsPerGretch) and Jakob Sanderson (@JakobSanderson), which blends data-driven fantasy analysis with a thoughtful, high-level exploration of the game of football.

Ben and Jakob each author innovative newsletters in this space and have a shared perspective on fantasy football, which has led to several thought-provoking conversations over the years. They now look forward to turning these conversations into a podcast, which will improve your understanding of the game, and your performance in fantasy football leagues.

Sign up for our patreon to support the show and access additional episodes at https://www.patreon.com/cw/longviewpod

You can read Ben’s substack, Stealing Signals, at bengretch.substack.com

You can read Jakob’s substack, Thinking About Thinking, at jakobsanderson.substack.com

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.

The Long View is a fantasy football podcast from Ben Gretch (@YardsPerGretch) and Jakob Sanderson (@JakobSanderson), which blends data-driven fantasy analysis with a thoughtful, high-level exploration of the game of football.

Ben and Jakob each author innovative newsletters in this space and have a shared perspective on fantasy football, which has led to several thought-provoking conversations over the years. They now look forward to turning these conversations into a podcast, which will improve your understanding of the game, and your performance in fantasy football leagues.

Sign up for our patreon to support the show and access additional episodes at https://www.patreon.com/cw/longviewpod

You can read Ben’s substack, Stealing Signals, at bengretch.substack.com

You can read Jakob’s substack, Thinking About Thinking, at jakobsanderson.substack.com

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.

The Long View is a fantasy football podcast from Ben Gretch (@YardsPerGretch) and Jakob Sanderson (@JakobSanderson), which blends data-driven fantasy analysis with a thoughtful, high-level exploration of the game of football.

Ben and Jakob each author innovative newsletters in this space and have a shared perspective on fantasy football, which has led to several thought-provoking conversations over the years. They now look forward to turning these conversations into a podcast, which will improve your understanding of the game, and your performance in fantasy football leagues.

Sign up for our patreon to support the show and access additional episodes at https://www.patreon.com/cw/longviewpod

You can read Ben’s substack, Stealing Signals, at bengretch.substack.com

You can read Jakob’s substack, Thinking About Thinking, at jakobsanderson.substack.com

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.

In this episode we cover the latest training camp buzz, and then we do a draft of the players who's end of season results we would most want to know in advance in order to help us draft the best teams in 2026.

The Long View is a fantasy football podcast from Ben Gretch (@YardsPerGretch) and Jakob Sanderson (@JakobSanderson), which blends data-driven fantasy analysis with a thoughtful, high-level exploration of the game of football.

Ben and Jakob each author innovative newsletters in this space and have a shared perspective on fantasy football, which has led to several thought-provoking conversations over the years. They now look forward to turning these conversations into a podcast, which will improve your understanding of the game, and your performance in fantasy football leagues.

Sign up for our patreon to support the show and access additional episodes at https://www.patreon.com/cw/longviewpod

You can read Ben’s substack, Stealing Signals, at bengretch.substack.com

You can read Jakob’s substack, Thinking About Thinking, at jakobsanderson.substack.com

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.

The Long View is a fantasy football podcast from Ben Gretch (@YardsPerGretch) and Jakob Sanderson (@JakobSanderson), which blends data-driven fantasy analysis with a thoughtful, high-level exploration of the game of football.

Ben and Jakob each author innovative newsletters in this space and have a shared perspective on fantasy football, which has led to several thought-provoking conversations over the years. They now look forward to turning these conversations into a podcast, which will improve your understanding of the game, and your performance in fantasy football leagues.

Sign up for our patreon to support the show and access additional episodes at patreon.com/longviewpod

You can read Ben’s substack, Stealing Signals, at bengretch.substack.com

You can read Jakob’s substack, Thinking About Thinking, at jakobsanderson.substack.com

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.

The Long View is a fantasy football podcast from Ben Gretch (@YardsPerGretch) and Jakob Sanderson (@JakobSanderson), which blends data-driven fantasy analysis with a thoughtful, high-level exploration of the game of football.

Ben and Jakob each author innovative newsletters in this space and have a shared perspective on fantasy football, which has led to several thought-provoking conversations over the years. They now look forward to turning these conversations into a podcast, which will improve your understanding of the game, and your performance in fantasy football leagues.

Sign up for our patreon to support the show and access additional episodes at patreon.com/longviewpod

You can read Ben’s substack, Stealing Signals, at bengretch.substack.com

You can read Jakob’s substack, Thinking About Thinking, at jakobsanderson.substack.com

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.

The Long View is a fantasy football podcast from Ben Gretch (@YardsPerGretch) and Jakob Sanderson (@JakobSanderson), which blends data-driven fantasy analysis with a thoughtful, high-level exploration of the game of football.

Ben and Jakob each author innovative newsletters in this space and have a shared perspective on fantasy football, which has led to several thought-provoking conversations over the years. They now look forward to turning these conversations into a podcast, which will improve your understanding of the game, and your performance in fantasy football leagues.

Sign up for our patreon to support the show and access additional episodes at patreon.com/longviewpod

You can read Ben’s substack, Stealing Signals, at bengretch.substack.com

You can read Jakob’s substack, Thinking About Thinking, at jakobsanderson.substack.com