CHOP: The Guillotine Leagues™ Podcast

Week 1 is finally here, and it’s time to make those Guillotine decisions. 🪓 Marcas Grant and Tipp Major break down the biggest matchups, fantasy starts and sleepers, and the depth-chart moves that could make or break your roster. In this episode: 🏈 Everything you need to know before the Week 1 matchups 📊 Depth Chart Big Deal or No Deal 🔥 Rapid-fire Week 1 starts, sleepers & Chopped players 🌙 Cowboys-Giants & Broncos-Chiefs primetime preview 🚨 Brock Bowers and Jeremiyah Love news 🛡️ Who can shield you from getting chopped in Week 1?

Week 1 is finally here! 🔥 Marcas Grant and Tipp Major dive into the biggest fantasy questions heading into the season, from Jalen Hurts and Jonathon Brooks to the Patriots backfield and a wild 49ers-Rams matchup in Australia. In this episode: 🔥 Is Jalen Hurts still a QB1? 👀 Is Jonathon Brooks ready to start Week 1? ⚡ How much can Mike Washington cut into Ashton Jeanty’s workload? 🏈 Can we trust Rhamondre Stevenson in Week 1? 🚨 Should you start George Kittle with a limited workload expected? 🇦🇺 Is De’Zhaun Stribling a Week 1 fantasy sleeper? 🏆 Way-too-early picks for Rookie of the Year, Sleeper, Biggest Bust & Fantasy MVP

The takes are HOT on CHOP! Marcas Grant and Tipp Major bring their boldest fantasy football opinions to the table, debate some unexpected player outlooks, and break down the latest NFL news ahead of Week 1. Plus, they wrap things up with crucial last-minute advice for your Guillotine League draft.In this episode  Marcas and Tipp unleash their boldest fantasy takes  Some surprising player predictions you won’t see coming  The latest news impacting your Week 1 decisions  Injury, role and suspension updates to watch  Last-minute Guillotine League draft tips before kickoff#FantasyFootball #NFL #GuillotineLeagues #CHOP #FantasyFootball2026 #FantasyDraft #FantasyFootballAdvice #NFLFantasy

The preseason is over, but what actually matters for your Guillotine League draft? Marcas Grant and Tipp Major break down the biggest fantasy takeaways from the final week of preseason, debate which developments are Big Deals or No Deals, and reveal the players they’re most nervous about drafting. They also revisit their rookie rankings, identify RB2s who could make a major impact, and break down the safest quarterbacks to target in Guillotine drafts. In this episode: 🚨 Josh Jacobs lands on the commissioner exempt list 🏈 What Puka Nacua’s status means for his draft value 🐏 Aaron Donald’s return and the Rams’ offensive approach 👀 Malik Davis as a potential late-round sleeper 🚩 Draft Red Flags: players Marcas and Tipp are avoiding 🔥 Big Deal or No Deal: Jeanty, Washington, OBJ, Tate and more 📈 Reranking the top rookies for Guillotine Leagues 🏃 The best RB2 targets and potential RB1 breakouts 🎓 The safest QBs according to Fantasy Life Safety Scores

Marcas Grant and Tipp Major preview Preseason Week 3 with a close eye on the position battles that could have the biggest impact on fantasy football. They break down the latest NFL news, discuss which roster competitions need more clarity, and look at the players who could gain or lose fantasy value based on what happens this weekend. Plus, they dig into the best and worst Week 1 matchups and share Tipp’s latest lessons for navigating fantasy drafts. In this episode: 🏈 Ja’Marr Chase’s injury scare and the latest NFL news 🚨 Josh Jacobs’ potential suspension and draft value 👀 Giants and Packers position battles to watch 📅 The best and worst Week 1 matchups to target 🎯 Tipp’s Tips for navigating the final weeks of draft season 🔥 Jakobi Lane makes Tipp’s list of players to watch

Marcas Grant and Tipp Major return to CHOP to recap their live Guillotine League draft and break down what they think they got right, what they would change, and which draft trends stood out. They also dive into the biggest Preseason Week 2 takeaways and the latest news impacting Guillotine League drafts. In this episode: 🏆 Guillotine draft recap: biggest hits, misses, and late-round strategy 🔥 Tyrone Tracy, Geno Smith, De’Zhaun Stribling & Cam Ward 🚨 Ashton Jeanty’s ankle injury, Kayshon Boutte’s trade & QB battles 👑 Nick Chubb retires — is he a Fantasy Hall of Famer? 🎯 QB values from Trevor Lawrence to Jacoby Brissett

It’s draft day on CHOP! Marcas Grant and Tipp Major go live with a Guillotine League™ draft, making their picks in real time and breaking down the strategy behind every selection. Plus, they react to the latest fantasy news — including Jayden Higgins’ season-ending ACL injury, Deshaun Watson’s status in Cleveland, and injuries to Tyler Warren and Alvin Kamara — before looking ahead to the biggest players and storylines to watch in Preseason Week 2. In This Episode • Marcas and Tipp conduct a live Guillotine League draft • Pick-by-pick strategy and player evaluations • How to build a roster designed to survive the guillotine • The fantasy fallout from Jayden Higgins’ season-ending ACL injury • Deshaun Watson’s return and whether any Browns pass catchers are worth drafting • Tyler Warren’s injury and what it means for the Colts offense and Keenan Allen • Alvin Kamara’s absence and whether Travis Etienne Jr. has moved into another tier • Players and storylines to watch in Preseason Week 2 • Draft takeaways and strategies to keep in mind as the regular season approaches

Preseason Week 1 is in the books! Marcas Grant and Tipp Major break down the biggest takeaways from the first week of NFL preseason action and what they could mean for Guillotine League drafts. From breakout performances and changing depth charts to players whose preseason stock may be getting a little too much attention, the guys separate the meaningful signals from the noise. In This Episode • The biggest fantasy takeaways from Preseason Week 1 • Which players boosted their draft stock • Which position battles are worth watching • What preseason usage can tell us about potential roles • Players who may be getting too much hype from one preseason game • Early clues that could impact Guillotine League draft strategy • What Marcas and Tipp will be watching for in the next preseason games

Preseason football is here! Marcas Grant and Tipp Major break down the latest fantasy news, tackle the biggest QB storylines, and preview the players worth watching in Preseason Week 1. Plus, they answer three big questions about how much preseason performance should actually impact your Guillotine League draft strategy.

Marcas Grant and Tipp Major break down the latest fantasy football news, Hall of Fame Game takeaways, and the players who could make or break your Guillotine League draft. Are these WRs worth the price? The guys debate the value of George Pickens, Rashee Rice, Carnell Tate and Stefon Diggs, plus make the case for and against Jaxson Dart, Bucky Irving, Davante Adams and Oronde Gadsden. Topics Covered: • Hall of Fame Game takeaways • Jonathon Brooks & Bam Knight • Jalen Hurts, Brian Thomas Jr. & Luther Burden III • Patrick Mahomes' Guillotine value • Jaxson Dart, Bucky Irving & Davante Adams: Point/Counterpoint • The Price Is Right: WR Edition • George Pickens, Rashee Rice, Carnell Tate & Stefon Diggs #FantasyFootball #GuillotineLeagues #FantasyFootball2026

Some players are going to get you eliminated in Week 3 — and their draft price won't warn you.Tipp Major is joined by Chris Allen to run the Panic Meter for 2026 Guillotine drafts: the players whose tough early schedules, injury history, murky roles or coaching changes make them a genuine survival risk in a format where one bad week ends your season. Breece Hall, Cam Skattebo, JK Dobbins, Tyjae Spears, Isiah Pacheco and Jerry Jeudy are all in the conversation, from the early rounds all the way down to the double-digit sleepers.Before that, the guys get into the mistakes first-time Guillotine drafters make — why chasing upside is the wrong instinct here, why bye weeks matter more than you think, and how to protect your FAAB budget. They also run Hype Train or Smokescreen on the week's news: Stefon Diggs landing with the Commanders, Jeremiyah Love sitting out the Hall of Fame Game, Kenneth Walker's workhorse role in Kansas City, Kenneth Gainwell's push against Bucky Irving in Tampa, and Jonathan Taylor's new extension in Indianapolis.Then it's a look at where the position dies in an 18-team league. By Round 4, David Montgomery, D'Andre Swift, Bhayshul Tuten, Chuba Hubbard, RJ Harvey and Jaylen Warren are already off the board. By Round 6, your quarterback options are down to Malik Willis, Jordan Love, Jared Goff, Bo Nix and Matthew Stafford. Chris closes it out with his Do's and Don'ts for anyone entering their first Guillotine draft.Plus: the Hall of Fame Game is tonight from Canton at 8PM ET, and the guys tell you what's actually worth watching for.Topics covered: Panic Meter: players to be nervous about in 2026 Common first-time Guillotine draft mistakes 18-team vs. 12-team draft strategy Stefon Diggs to the Commanders Kenneth Walker and the Chiefs backfield Kenneth Gainwell vs. Bucky Irving in Tampa Where the position dies: 18-team positional cliffs Chris Allen's Guillotine draft Do's and Dont's

Football-like substance is finally back — and the first real look at 2026 comes Thursday night and what it means for Guillotine LeaguesMarcas Grant and Tipp Major open with the Hall of Fame Game between the Cardinals and Panthers, why Michael Wilson has a path to being Arizona's WR1 under Mike Lafleur's play-calling, and the one young back they're watching most closely in Jonathan Brooks.Then it's an ADP reality check. Tipp walks through what an 18-team league does to your board — why he took Travis Etienne in the SECOND round from the 14 slot, why he's fine reaching on David Montgomery, and which backs he's happy to let the rest of the room draft. The guys also run the week's biggest movers in the Fantasy Life consensus: De'Von Achane, Malik Nabers, George Pickens and Montgomery have all swung, and not all of the movement is worth chasing.In Hype Train or Smokescreen, they sort the camp noise from the real signal on Luther Burden and that Amon-Ra St. Brown comparison, Ashton Jeanty's rumored workload jump, Bo Nix talking up Jaylen Waddle, Travis Hunter's two-way snap count, and the Dolphins receiver quietly climbing the depth chart. Plus: Jahmyr Gibbs' cryptic hold-in comments, and the players Marcas and Tipp think could start slowly in 2026 — Emeka Egbuka, DJ Moore and Rhamondre Stevenson among them.They close by grading the tight end class off Fantasy Life's Safety Scores, from George Kittle and Travis Kelce down through Dalton Kincaid, Harold Fannin, Hunter Henry, Dalton Schultz, Jake Ferguson, Juwan Johnson, Dallas Goedert, Oronde Gadsden, Tyler Warren, T.J. Hockenson, Chig Okonkwo and Sam LaPorta. Who's the safest option in each group? That's the one you want to hear.Topics covered: Hall of Fame Game preview: Cardinals vs. Panthers Drafting in an 18-team league Biggest ADP movers of the week Luther Burden, Ashton Jeanty and Travis Hunter camp buzz Jahmyr Gibbs' hold-in comments Players who could start slowly in 2026 Tight end Safety Scores for 2026 fantasy football

Patrick Mahomes is cleared for training camp—but can you trust him as your only quarterback in Guillotine Leagues™? Marcas Grant and Tipp Major break down the biggest fantasy football storylines of the week, including what Mahomes' status means for your draft strategy, which veterans are the safest bets to survive early eliminations, and which boom-or-bust players are actually worth targeting. The guys also react to early 2026 expert draft trends from the King's Classic, debate whether Zero RB is still viable in Guillotine Leagues, and decide if the current draft prices on players like Malik Nabers, David Montgomery, and Michael Pittman are worth paying. Plus, they rank the safest wide receivers by Fantasy Life's Safety Scores and identify the WRs they trust most heading into the season. Topics covered: • Patrick Mahomes training camp outlook • Safe veteran fantasy football picks • King's Classic snake draft takeaways • Zero RB vs. early RB strategy • Guillotine ADP values and fades • Terry McLaurin & Commanders WR outlook • Boom-or-bust players to target • Safest WRs for 2026 fantasy football

Some players can carry your fantasy team to a championship. Others can end your season before it ever gets going. This week on CHOP, Marcas Grant and Tipp Major break down some of the biggest boom-or-bust players heading into the 2026 fantasy football season. They discuss whether returning from major injuries should change your draft strategy, which risky veterans are still worth targeting, and which rookies have league-winning upside. The guys also react to the latest FSGA CHOP League draft, debate whether running backs are back in Round 1, call out the biggest values and reaches, and finish by ranking the safest running backs using Fantasy Life's Safety Scores.

Happy Bastille Day! 🇫🇷 There's no better way to celebrate than by preparing to survive—and win—your 2026 Guillotine Leagues™ draft. Join Marcas Grant and Tipp Major for the season premiere of Chop as they break down everything you need to dominate your Guillotine League, including draft strategy, roster construction, in-season tips, and the biggest player targets and fades for 2026. Topics covered: • How to play Guillotine Leagues™ • 2026 Guillotine League draft strategy • Best player targets and fades • Fantasy football draft tips • Roster construction and in-season strategy

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If you call yourself a sports fan, you gotta have Xfinity. All the games, all in one place. Learn more at xfinity.com https://shorturl.at/hQeYP Get ready for your guillotine league draft with CHOP: The Guillotine Leagues™ Podcast! Hosted by Guillotine Leagues™ experts Matthew Freedman and Brian Johnson are breaking down upcoming postseason Guillotine Leagues™: Guilloteenies! Join your own Guilloteenie here (Yes! You can join one starting the divisional week!): https://guillotineleagues.com Postseason Guilloteenies are in full swing and we have a list of the most chopped players from the Divisional weekend of Guilloteenie leagues. And we are giving you the waiver advice you need in order to get the guys you need to stay above the chop line. Plus, working through a draft as if you’re starting THIS WEEK! We’re talking all this and so much more!

If you call yourself a sports fan, you gotta have Xfinity. All the games, all in one place. Learn more at xfinity.com https://shorturl.at/hQeYP Get ready for your guillotine league draft with CHOP: The Guillotine Leagues™ Podcast! Hosted by Guillotine Leagues™ experts Matthew Freedman and Brian Johnson are breaking down upcoming postseason Guillotine Leagues™: Guilloteenies! Join your own Guilloteenie here (Yes! You can join one starting the divisional week!): https://guillotineleagues.com Postseason Guilloteenies are in full swing and we have a list of the most chopped players from the Wild Card weekend of Guilloteenie leagues. And we are giving you the waiver advice you need in order to get the guys you need to stay above the chop line. In today’s episode: - How much should you spend on JSN? - How much money should you save for future rounds? - Doing a draft for leagues starting in the divisional round! We’re talking all this and so much more!

Get ready for your guillotine league draft with CHOP: The Guillotine Leagues™ Podcast! Hosted by Guillotine Leagues™ experts Matthew Freedman and Brian Johnson are breaking down upcoming postseason Guillotine Leagues™: Guilloteenies! What are the strategies in drafting, waivers and roster construction to keep in mind while setting up your lineups for Guilloteenies? We’re here to break it all down and make sure you can enjoy just a little bit more postseason fantasy football! Don't miss out on this essential guide to navigating your fantasy football Guillotine Leagues™ drafts. Tune in to CHOP: The Guillotine Leagues™ Podcast for the Guillotine Leagues™ insights you need to dominate!