NFL First Read
NFL, Fantasy Points, Fantasy Football, Brett Whitefield, Joe Marino
NFL, Fantasy Points, Fantasy Football, Brett Whitefield, Joe Marino
Fantasy football is a numbers game, but where do the numbers come from? Fantasy Points COO Brett Whitefield and draft expert Joe Marino bring you the "First Read" on film and analytics during their new show on the Fantasy Points Podcast Network. Powered by Fantasy Points Data, Brett and Joe break down the intersection of tape and data, providing the necessary context into the two essential branches of NFL analysis. Proud part of Pantheon Sports.
2d ago
Fantasy Points’ 2026 Early Bird is live. Get the rest of 2025 plus all of 2026 at the lowest price we’ll offer all season. Take 20% off any Fantasy Points subscription when you lock in early. This deal expires on Super Bowl Sunday. Save 20% now, plus an extra 5% with code THEWORM. NFL First Read is back with a loaded Week 16 episode as Brett Whitefield and Joe Marino dig into the games that will define the playoff picture while launching a new Mission Debrief series focused on long-term team building. Before diving into the slate, Brett and Joe conduct a full 2025 season autopsy on the Tennessee Titans and New Orleans Saints. What actually worked, what failed at a structural level, and which players are true building blocks moving forward? They also examine each team’s assets, from cap flexibility and draft capital to potential restructures and roster leverage points. From there, the show pivots to a film and analytics driven Week 16 preview, breaking down Los Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks, Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears, Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers, Jacksonville Jaguars at Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers at Detroit Lions, New England Patriots at Baltimore Ravens, and San Francisco 49ers at Indianapolis Colts. The episode closes with a Brett and Joe Division Draft, blending big-picture roster theory with immediate matchup edges. No matter what develops, this is your first stop of the week. We will always be YOUR FIRST READ. Where to find us: http://twitter.com/BGWhitefield http://twitter.com/TheJoeMarino Podcast Transcription Here: https://podsqueeze.com/embedded/transcript/gL6SwfJxyCqqvnBMvdagyb Find Our Podcasts Here: https://www.fantasypoints.com/media/podcasts#/ Fantasy Points Website - https://www.fantasypoints.com NEW! Data Suite - https://data.fantasypoints.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/FantasyPts Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FantasyPts Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/FantasyPts TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasypts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4d ago
On this episode of NFL First Read , Brett Whitefield and Joe Marino deliver a full Week 15 review through the lens of film, data, and league-wide context. The show opens with Champs and Chumps , separating sustainable performances from box-score mirages, before pivoting into a loaded Topical Tuesday . The guys break down the massive implications of Patrick Mahomes’ ACL injury and Micah Parsons going down, assess what Philip Rivers means for the Colts’ offense, and evaluate the shifting vibes around Joe Burrow, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the Jacksonville Jaguars. They also zoom out on the AFC landscape with a spotlight on the Denver Broncos, discuss where the Detroit Lions and New England Patriots stand as the season tightens, and wrap with a Division Draft to reset how the league stacks up heading into the stretch run. Powered by the Fantasy Points Data Suite, this is your essential, no-nonsense breakdown of what actually mattered in Week 15. Remember, no matter what develops, we will always be YOUR FIRST READ . Where to find us: http://twitter.com/BGWhitefield http://twitter.com/TheJoeMarino Podcast Transcription Here: https://podsqueeze.com/embedded/transcript/Jje2Hbd45VvimmmtbDxguZ Find Our Podcasts Here: https://www.fantasypoints.com/media/podcasts#/ Fantasy Points Website - https://www.fantasypoints.com NEW! Data Suite - https://data.fantasypoints.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/FantasyPts Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FantasyPts Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/FantasyPts TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasypts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 12
'We just lowered the prices across all of our packages, and promo code ''GURU' gets you an extra 15% off the already discounted 50% price on all plans. https://www.fantasypoints.com/plans# / Welcome back to NFL First Read , the film-and-analytics-driven NFL podcast featuring Joe Marino of Locked On and Brett Whitefield, COO of Fantasy Points. Powered by the Fantasy Points Data Suite, this episode delivers a comprehensive Week 15 NFL preview , blending tape, data, and sharp debate to get you fully prepared for the weekend slate. Joe opens by putting Brett on the spot with rapid-fire questions before the duo dives into the most important matchups of the week, including the Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals, Los Angeles Rams at Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots, Green Bay Packers at Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions at Los Angeles Rams, Indianapolis Colts at Seattle Seahawks, and Miami Dolphins at Pittsburgh Steelers. From schematic edges to matchup-specific advantages, this is the context you need before kickoff. No matter what develops, we will always be YOUR FIRST READ . Where to find us: http://twitter.com/BGWhitefield http://twitter.com/TheJoeMarino Podcast Transcription Here: https://podsqueeze.com/embedded/transcript/Vgm5m4DdhRRRTsEi5Z5a5S Find Our Podcasts Here: https://www.fantasypoints.com/media/podcasts#/ Fantasy Points Website - https://www.fantasypoints.com NEW! Data Suite - https://data.fantasypoints.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/FantasyPts Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FantasyPts Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/FantasyPts TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasypts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 10
'We just lowered the prices across all of our packages, and promo code ''GURU' gets you an extra 15% off the already discounted 50% price on all plans. https://www.fantasypoints.com/plans# / On this week’s episode of NFL First Read, Joe Marino and Brett Whitefield fire up the Fantasy Points Data Suite to break down the league’s biggest winners and losers before rolling into their three-quarter-season awards. The show opens with a fast, film-driven look at the week’s Champs and Chumps, separating sustainable trends from noise. From there, the team unveils their MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Offensive Rookie of the Year, Defensive Rookie of the Year, and Coach of the Year selections, using both tape and advanced metrics to frame where each race stands heading into the stretch run. As always, Brett and Joe keep the pace sharp, the analysis actionable, and the conversation grounded in the data that matters. No matter how the standings shift or which storylines erupt next, they’ll always be your First Read. Where to find us: http://twitter.com/BGWhitefield http://twitter.com/TheJoeMarino Podcast Transcription Here: https://podsqueeze.com/embedded/transcript/SgmMuHKcUc7paqMg9QXLup Find Our Podcasts Here: https://www.fantasypoints.com/media/podcasts#/ Fantasy Points Website - https://www.fantasypoints.com NEW! Data Suite - https://data.fantasypoints.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/FantasyPts Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FantasyPts Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/FantasyPts TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasypts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 5
We just lowered the prices on all of our packages, and promo code 'GURU' gets you an extra 15% off an already discounted 50% price on all plans. https://www.fantasypoints.com/plans# / Brett Whitefield and Joe Marino are back with another sharp, film-driven breakdown as they set the stage for a pivotal Week 14 slate. The show opens with updates on Mark Andrews and Darius Slay before zeroing in on the AFC playoff landscape, where a crowded postseason race has created razor-thin margins for teams fighting to stay alive. From there, the focus shifts to the matchups that will define the week, including Pittsburgh at Baltimore, Cincinnati at Buffalo, Indianapolis at Jacksonville, Chicago at Green Bay, Houston at Kansas City, and Philadelphia at Los Angeles. Using the Fantasy Points Data Suite as their guide, Brett and Joe unpack what each team must do to keep pace in December and offer grounded, film-backed predictions for the weekend ahead. No matter what develops, we will always be YOUR FIRST READ. Where to find us: http://twitter.com/BGWhitefield http://twitter.com/TheJoeMarino Podcast Transcription Here: https://podsqueeze.com/embedded/transcript/KcpX6D8DuVfuXYkwbVZDYj Find Our Podcasts Here: https://www.fantasypoints.com/media/podcasts#/ Fantasy Points Website - https://www.fantasypoints.com NEW! Data Suite - https://data.fantasypoints.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/FantasyPts Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FantasyPts Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/FantasyPts TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasypts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 3
We just lowered the prices on all of our packages, and promo code 'GURU' gets you an extra 15% off an already discounted 50% price on all plans. https://www.fantasypoints.com/plans# / Brett Whitefield and Joe Marino deliver a loaded Week 13 breakdown on NFL First Read , where film study and analytics collide to give you the sharpest insight in the game. Brett opens with a December reset before the guys dive into Champs and Chumps , spotlighting which teams and players elevated their play and who fell short when it mattered most. The conversation blends data, tape, and context to highlight the real storylines shaping the league as we enter the stretch run. From there, they transition into Framing the NFC Playoff Picture , dissecting the races for seeding, the contenders gaining momentum, and the franchises quietly drifting into danger. With the standings tightening and December football in full swing, Brett and Joe map out how Week 13 reshaped the conference and what it means moving forward. They wrap with the reminder that defines the show: No matter what develops, we will always be YOUR FIRST READ. Thanks for listening! Where to find us: http://twitter.com/BGWhitefield http://twitter.com/TheJoeMarino Podcast Transcription Here: https://podsqueeze.com/embedded/transcript/PCQsAGLnj3xDurw6uUnyPv Find Our Podcasts Here: https://www.fantasypoints.com/media/podcasts#/ Fantasy Points Website - https://www.fantasypoints.com NEW! Data Suite - https://data.fantasypoints.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/FantasyPts Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FantasyPts Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/FantasyPts TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasypts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 28
We just lowered the prices on all of our packages, and promo code 'GURU' gets you an extra 15% off an already discounted 50% price on all plans. https://www.fantasypoints.com/plans# / Brett Whitefield and Joe Marino are back on NFL First Read with a loaded Week 13 preview that blends high-level film study, data-driven analysis from the Fantasy Points Data Suite, and a timely Thanksgiving-themed breakdown of what every NFL team should be thankful for heading into the stretch run. Brett and Joe open with a look at league-wide strengths, emerging trends, and the foundational pieces each franchise can truly appreciate before pivoting into the matchups that matter most this week. They dive into Chicago vs. Philadelphia, Houston vs. Indianapolis, and Buffalo vs. Pittsburgh, unpacking schematic edges, personnel battles, coaching tendencies, and the analytics that will shape Sunday’s outcomes. Whether you're tracking playoff races, matchup advantages, or just hungry for deeper football insight, this Week 13 preview delivers everything you need. And as always, no matter what develops, Brett and Joe remain your FIRST READ for film-and-analytics-driven NFL coverage. Where to find us: http://twitter.com/BGWhitefield http://twitter.com/TheJoeMarino Podcast Transcription Here: https://podsqueeze.com/embedded/transcript/EWd8GpVgpJ4x5srYJvB86R Find Our Podcasts Here: https://www.fantasypoints.com/media/podcasts#/ Fantasy Points Website - https://www.fantasypoints.com NEW! Data Suite - https://data.fantasypoints.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/FantasyPts Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FantasyPts Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/FantasyPts TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasypts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 26
We just lowered the prices on all of our packages, and promo code 'GURU' gets you an extra 15% off an already discounted 50% price on all plans. https://www.fantasypoints.com/plans# / This Thanksgiving episode of NFL First Read mixes analytics, fantasy insight, and holiday perspective as Brett Whitefield and Joe Marino open with the value of the Fantasy Points Black Friday sale before shifting into a candid conversation about gratitude and the role connection plays in football. Once the table is set, they dive into the league’s biggest pain points, calling out Shane Steichen’s conservative decisions against Kansas City and questioning Patrick Graham’s continued defensive coordinator opportunities despite years of bottom-tier results. They highlight rising stars like Jahmyr Gibbs already ahead of Barry Sanders’ early-career touchdown pace and leading the league in multiple efficiency metrics — and push back against lazy narratives around young quarterbacks, noting Jordan Love’s stabilization and JJ McCarthy’s underrated film. The show wraps with sharp divisional forecasts, projecting Detroit atop the NFC North and Houston as the AFC South favorite, reminding fantasy managers to lean on data, tendencies, and preparation as the playoff push begins. Where to find us: http://twitter.com/BGWhitefield http://twitter.com/TheJoeMarino Podcast Transcription Here: https://podsqueeze.com/embedded/transcript/H5bNmKsHvE6f448WCSNwdd Find Our Podcasts Here: https://www.fantasypoints.com/media/podcasts#/ Fantasy Points Website - https://www.fantasypoints.com NEW! Data Suite - https://data.fantasypoints.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/FantasyPts Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FantasyPts Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/FantasyPts TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fantasypts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
