Fantasy Football - NFC South & West Positional Battle + Draft Strategy

Munaf Manji and Rod Villagomez talk fantasy football. As the NFL season kicks off, Rod Villagomez and Munaf Manji break down the NFC South and NFC West, offering draft guidance and player analysis. The show opens at 0:06 with excitement for opening week and reminders that waiver-wire overreactions always follow the first Thursday night breakout. At 2:40, focus shifts to the Atlanta Falcons. Michael Pettis Jr. stabilizes the quarterback role, while Bijan Robinson headlines as a top-three overall pick. His rushing and pass-catching volume project double-digit touchdowns. Drake London should thrive with better quarterback play, and Kyle Pitts remains a question mark. Darnell Mooney is a late flyer, but most fantasy value lies in Robinson and London. By 7:30 the Carolina Panthers come up. Chuba Hubbard and Rico Dowdle split carries in a limited offense, while rookie Xavier Legette is a deep bench stash. Bryce Young’s development remains uncertain, making this roster risky for fantasy. At 11:45 the Saints enter the conversation. Alvin Kamara stays productive in PPR formats, but Spencer Rattler’s inexperience raises doubts. Chris Olave is talented but perhaps overpriced at his current draft spot. Juwan Johnson and Rashid Shaheed struggle for fantasy trust, leaving New Orleans with few safe options. At 15:50, Tampa Bay looks more intriguing. Baker Mayfield finished top-five in fantasy points last year and still has Mike Evans. Chris Godwin’s injury opens the door for Emeka Egbuka, while Bucky Irving offers strong RB1 potential after averaging 5.4 yards per carry with added receiving value. He is climbing draft boards as a mid-round gem. At 22:30 the Arizona Cardinals take center stage. Marvin Harrison Jr. is the clear WR1, with Trey McBride commanding heavy targets. James Conner remains the backfield anchor. Michael Wilson and Zay Jones offer little draft appeal, keeping the offense top-heavy. Seattle’s backfield battle begins at 25:16. Kenneth Walker holds the starting job, yet Zach Charbonnet nearly matched his production on fewer carries and was more efficient. With 433 yards and six touchdowns in games without Walker, Charbonnet could emerge as a red-zone force. Draft value favors him in the mid-rounds. At 31:05 the Rams discussion turns to Matthew Stafford, now paired with Davante Adams and Puka Nacua after Cooper Kupp’s departure. Adams should thrive again with quarterback stability, while Kyren Williams remains the lead back. Tutu Atwell lacks touchdown production and is best left undrafted. The 49ers segment at 36:40 highlights familiar injury woes. Brandon Aiyuk and Jauan Jennings are sidelined, elevating Ricky Pearsall as Brock Purdy’s top target. Pearsall’s ADP has surged, while Skyy Moore becomes a final-round stash or early waiver pickup. Christian McCaffrey is still the centerpiece, but health concerns loom large. The show closes at 44:49 with draft strategy. Running backs remain scarce, making early-round investment smart, though managers must “read the room” as picks unfold. Quarterbacks should be drafted early in superflex leagues but can be delayed in single-QB formats where value often appears later. Ultimately, building the team you want, targeting opportunity, and staying adaptable leads to fantasy football success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices