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Fantasy Football Today ·Sep 28, 2026 ·1h 4m

De’Von Achane OUT FOR SEASON! Who Replaces Him? + Week 3 Recap (09/28 Fantasy Football Podcast)

Evaluation and Summary

7.0/10

Fantasy Football Today tackles Week 3 injury news and game analysis in a timely post-Monday Night Football episode. The headline story is De'Von Achane's season-ending torn ACL, prompting discussion of replacement options in Miami's backfield—specifically Jaylen Wright and Ollie Gordon II. The hosts recap the Broncos' Monday night win over the Rams, then pivot to quarterback movement (J.J. McCarthy to the Giants) and broader injury updates across the league. The episode digs into film study with snap counts and route participation rates, examining which players are getting opportunities. They analyze struggling offenses, particularly the Patriots, and track the development of young receivers Malik Nabers, Rashee Rice, and Michael Wilson. The Raiders' strong season start also gets attention. The episode is structured around timely news hooks (injuries, trades, recent games) followed by deeper film-based analysis, suggesting a mix of breaking-news coverage and tactical breakdown.

Verdict: Solid, timely fantasy football analysis with film-based depth and comprehensive Week 3 coverage, though limited personality and no evidence of exclusive access keep it from being essential.

Sports rubric

  • Analysis depth 4/5 20%

    Show notes explicitly mention snap counts and route participation rates analysis (28:43, 45:05), plus film study of specific players and offenses, indicating substantive tactical breakdown beyond surface-level recaps.

  • Insider knowledge 3/5 20%

    Hosts appear informed on injury details, backfield hierarchies, and film metrics, but show notes don't indicate exclusive reporting, player interviews, or coaching access—standard expert analysis rather than insider scoops.

  • Entertainment 3/5 15%

    No evidence of banter, personality clashes, or humor in show notes; structure suggests straightforward informational delivery rather than entertainment-focused hosting.

  • Substance 4/5 15%

    Dense topic coverage across injuries, trades, game recaps, snap counts, route participation, and multiple player deep-dives (Nabers, Rice, Wilson, Patriots offense, Raiders) with specific timestamps indicating substantive segments rather th

  • Delivers on its title 5/5 15%

    Title promises De'Von Achane injury news and Week 3 recap; episode opens with Achane (4:11), covers Monday night game (9:28), and systematically recaps week-wide developments with injury updates throughout.

  • Value for time 4/5 15%

    64-minute runtime covers multiple substantial segments (injury analysis, game recap, film study, player tracking) with specific timestamps suggesting organized pacing, though some listeners may find certain deep-dives less relevant to their

How we score Sports

Worth it if you play fantasy football and want tactical snap-count and route-participation analysis to inform your Week 4 lineup decisions.

Based on the episode description. AI-generated; it can be wrong.

Show notes

Adam and Dan start the show with the news that De’Von Achane will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL, discussing what it means for the Dolphins other running backs Jaylen Wright and Ollie Gordon II (4:11). They recap the Broncos win over the Rams in a Monday night thriller (9:28), discuss J.J. McCarthy going to the Giants (20:45), and run through the latest injury updates from around the league. Later, they dive into the film with snap counts (28:43) and route participation rates (45:05), while looking at what’s going wrong with the Patriots offense (38:10). They also discuss the progress of Malik Nabers (51:23), Rashee Rice (58:00), and Michael Wilson (59:20), plus the Raiders strong start to the season (1:00:38). Fantasy Football Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts Watch FFT on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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