Real IDP Hunter Podcast

The Anatomy of Pressure: Who’s Really Elite?Who are the true elite defensive linemen in IDP fantasy football—and who is benefiting from volume?In this episode of the Real IDP Hunter Podcast, we're going beyond sacks and fantasy points to examine what actually creates an elite DL1.Using True Pass Rush Pressure Rate and Pressure Per Defensive Snap, we're breaking down some of the biggest names in IDP, including Will Anderson Jr., Myles Garrett, Aidan Hutchinson, Maxx Crosby, Danielle Hunter, Nik Bonitto, Micah Parsons, Nick Bosa, Josh Hines-Allen, Jared Verse and Abdul Carter, along with a few sleepers who might be far more efficient than their raw numbers suggest.And there's a bigger reason we're doing this.In 1-2-3 IDP scoring last season, only 3.38 points per game separated DL14 from DL50.If DL2 production is that replaceable, should we stop spending valuable draft capital chasing it?We'll identify the defensive linemen actually worth paying for, expose the difference between elite efficiency and volume production, reveal a few surprising names, and explain why the smartest IDP draft strategy might be:Get your elite DL1—and then wait.🏈 In this episode:0:00 Intro0:02 What I've Been Working On: Articles + Podcasts1:42 The DL2 Problem: Only 3.38 PPG Separates DL14–DL502:28 Who Made the Top 17 — and Why?4:55 True Pass Rush Pressure Rate + Benchmarks6:20 Pressure Per Defensive Snap Explained6:16 Why Volume Can Still Trump Efficiency7:38 Revealing the Top 17 Defensive Linemen7:39 DL1–DL3 Revealed8:52 DL4–DL6 Revealed9:51 🔥 Secret Player Revealed10:41 Why Jared Verse Is NOT a Fade11:06 The Steelers' Best Pressure Rate Isn't T.J. Watt?!11:50 Is There an Elite Interior Defensive Lineman?12:19 🔥 Secret Player: 100 Pressures Over the Last Two Seasons12:42 Is Brian Burns a Sack-Regression Candidate?13:30 Why Maxx Crosby Deserves a Mulligan13:59 Oh, How the Mighty Have Fallen...Real IDP Hunter Observations15:26 Will Anderson Jr.'s Ridiculous Efficiency16:20 Nik Bonitto's Elite Underlying Numbers17:18 Micah Parsons: Still Elite18:30 Josh Hines-Allen for Dynasty vs. Danielle Hunter for Redraft20:17 Josh Uche Is Basically FREE21:05 Jared Verse's Tackle Floor Changes the Conversation21:57 The Mystery of Maxx Crosby & T.J. Watt23:18 Why We're NOT Measuring Sacks23:45 Honorable Mentions — and Why They Missed the List24:27 🚨 The DL2 Trap24:48 Where Should You Draft the Elite DL1s?25:37 How to Punt DL2 Without Getting Burned26:01 Follow My Work at The Huddle26:18 Fantasy In Frames Premium Features27:04 Real IDP Hunter Best Ball Drafts28:55 Next Episode: OTA, Preseason, and Coach Schemes

0:00 — Intro 1:56 — Meet Joe Pisapia & Jamie Perog 📕 The Fantasy Football Black Book 4:43 — The Biggest Lesson Joe Has Learned Writing the Fantasy Football Black Book 5:22 — What Is Relative Position Value? 7:04 — How Joe Pisapia Writes the Fantasy Football Black Book 8:41 — Has Writing the Black Book Ever Changed Joe's Opinion on a Player? 9:28 — Is Bo Nix REALLY Productive? 10:49 — The ONE Lesson Every Fantasy Football Player Should Learn From the Black Book 12:24 — Can Offensive Trends Help You Win in IDP Fantasy Football? 14:34 — Where to Find the Fantasy Football Black Book🏈 NFL Fandom with Joe Pisapia 15:15 — What Is Joe Pisapia's NFL Fandom YouTube Channel? 16:27 — Autographed NFL Mini-Helmet Giveaway + What Happened to Thurman Thomas in Super Bowl XXVI? 18:17 — Why Joe Started NFL Fandom Now 20:50 — The Back to the Future Multiverse Story 22:56 — What Makes NFL Fandom Different? 24:39 — What Keeps Joe Pisapia Motivated?🔥 Fantasy Football 2026 29:00 — One Player Joe Pisapia Is FADING & One He's ADDING Everywhere 32:00 — Where to Find Everyone FOLLOW THE CREW: Joe Pisapia — @JoePisapia17Mase Riney — @caliking49er17Jamie Perog — @JamiePerogSteve Hungarter — @RealIDPHunter🏈 SUPPORT NFL FANDOM ON YOUTUBE!If you enjoyed the conversation, LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE to the Real IDP Hunter Podcast, and check out Joe Pisapia's NFL Fandom channel. Question for the comments: Who is ONE player you're fading and ONE player you're targeting everywhere in 2026?

CHAPTERS 0:00 – Intro 1:00 – New Article: IDP Prospects Flying Under the Radar — The Huddle 1:11 – IDP Trust Buys for 2026 — Yahoo Sports / The Huddle 1:23 – Overlooked Three-Down Linebackers — Fantasy Six Pack 1:53 – IDP Dart Throws — Fantasy Six Pack 2:14 – Snap Count Crimes — Fantasy In Frames 2:34 – Dante’s Inferno Guide to IDP 2026 4:51 – What Is Tackle Rate? (The Formula You Can Do at Home) 5:20 – Why Do Tackle Rates Matter When You Can Just Chase Volume? 6:15 – The Traps of IDP: Quality vs. Poor Tackling 6:44 – Top 10 Linebackers: Tackle Rates With Context 8:27 – Is Jordyn Brooks in a Tier of His Own? 8:47 – Blake Cashman: Elite Efficiency on Fewer Snaps 9:34 – Calling My Shot: An Elite Tackle-Format LB Will Emerge in 2026 10:58 – The Curious Case of Nick Bolton 12:41 – The Downside of Payton Wilson 14:06 – Linebackers 11–20: Tackle Rates With Context 15:04 – Quay Walker: The Good & Bad — Redraft vs. Dynasty 17:08 – The Worst Coverage Linebackers 18:29 – Jamien Sherwood: The Volume Case — Redraft vs. Dynasty 21:02 – Linebackers 21–31: Tackle Rates With Context 22:51 – Good, Not Great: Why Robert Spillane Is Better Than You Think 23:42 – The FREE Linebacker Nobody Drafts: 117 Tackles & 12.8% Tackle Rate 24:44 – Linebackers 32–52: Volume Plays & Sleepers 30:23 – Linebackers 53–63: The Adds & Fades 32:27 – The Scoring Behind Tackle Rates: Why ILB vs. OLB Matters

In this Pre-Fantasy Football Expo Primer, I sit down with Bob Lung, creator of the renowned Consistency Guide, to discuss why consistency is one of the most overlooked advantages in fantasy football.We dive into how the Consistency Guide was created, how to use it during your draft, and why dependable weekly production can give fantasy managers an edge over chasing boom-or-bust performances.In this interview, we cover:🏈 What the Consistency Guide is and how it works🏈 Why consistency matters more than season-long totals🏈 Draft strategy for redraft and dynasty leaguesFollow:Twitter/X@RealIDPHunter ‪@JorgeBEdwards‬ @bob_lung 0:00 Intro 0:21 When Is the Fantasy Football Expo? 2:20 Real IDP Hunter Best Ball Drafts 4:03 What Is the Fantasy Football Expo? Bob Lung Explains the Community Event 9:01 Bob Lung's Most Memorable Fantasy Football Expo Moments 11:02 40+ Years of Fantasy Football: Bob Lung's Wildest League Experiences 16:41 What Is Bob Lung's Consistency Guide and Why You Need It 17:21 The Story Behind the Consistency Guide: Inspiration, Data, and Development 21:22 Why Every Fantasy Football Manager Needs the Consistency Guide 24:38 Bob Lung Publishing: Bringing the Consistency Guide to Fantasy Players 29:54 The Problem With Traditional Fantasy Football Evaluation 35:28 The Jared Goff Theory: Quarterbacks That Grind Bob Lung's Gears 43:22 How the Consistency Guide Became a Predictive Fantasy Football Tool 50:04 Game Theory: Which Players Is the Fantasy Community Wrong About? 1:04:14 Bob Lung's Fantasy Football Work, Projects, and Where to Follow Him/US 1:05:35 Fantasy In Frames Premium Content (loaded content site)

The Real IDP Hunter with ‪@JamiePerog‬ guest ‪@Hoohames‬ is bringing you inside our latest Best Ball Draft as we break down player values, ADP trends, roster construction, and the strategy behind combining offensive players with IDP studs.In this episode, we discuss:🔥 Best Ball draft strategy🔥 When to attack RB, WR, QB, and TE🔥 How IDP scoring changes player values🔥 Which linebackers, defensive linemen, and defensive backs are rising🔥 ADP surprises and players we are targeting🔥 Building a winning Best Ball rosterThis draft features our unique IDP Best Ball format, combining the excitement of traditional fantasy football with the strategy of Individual Defensive Players.📊 Check out the full Real IDP Hunter Best Ball ADP Report: https://www.fantasyinframes.com/real-... 👍 Like the video🔔 Subscribe for more IDP fantasy football content💬 Comment below: Who is your favorite Best Ball target this year? #FantasyFootball #BestBall #IDP #IDPFantasyFootball #DynastyFantasyFootball #FantasyFootball2026 #SleeperFantasyFootball

Adam Riancho (A Best Ball Mania Expert) is a former assistant director and actor who has appeared on TV shows such as My Name Is Earl and Alvin and the Chipmunks. More recently, he has made a name for himself in the fantasy football space with 10K subscribers, as the founder and host of Nice and Blunt Fantasy Football. Known for his no-nonsense, straight-talking style, Adam has built Nice and Blunt Fantasy Football into a trusted destination for fantasy managers looking for honest advice, sharp analysis, and rankings that actually help them win leagues. He brings the same focus, discipline, and work ethic that helped him succeed in the film industry into the fantasy football community. Today, we discuss “the truth about best ball” with actionable advice, draft prep, strategy breakdowns, and player takes that fantasy managers can trust. Whether he’s dropping final rankings, breaking down best ball strategy, or going live with the community, his goal is simple: help you build better teams and win your leagues. Please join me in welcoming Adam Riancho to the show — and be sure to follow him on the Nice and Blunt Fantasy Football YouTube channel. @adamriancho twitter/x Nice and BluntUnderdog Promo Code: Blunt. New Customers get $50 after their first deposit. Up to $1,000 deposit match for new customers. 0:00 Intro 1:13 Why Adam is one of the best best ball rankers in the community 2:55 What is the difference between redraft and best ball drafting? 4:30 Are the rankings similar? 5:01 For spike-week players, stacking, or balanced rosters, what’s the ideal build? 6:12 Redraft stacking vs. best ball stacking 7:30 What’s one thing casual fans tend to get wrong about best ball? 10:12 What is it like drafting against 1,000 people? Does the stacking approach matter? 13:43 Why The Poodle is the best value, best ball draft happening right now 30:15 Why Tank Bigsby could break drafts 30:28 What strategies does Adam implement the most? 34:48 Why Matthew Stafford is higher in redraft rankings than best ball 36:14 Pushing Matthew Stafford? 36:33 Recent draft board review 45:00 Fading tight end and where Adam is comfortable doing it 50:20 The wide receiver draft pocket in Round 9 1:08:00 Let’s Draft (Try The Poodle) 1:53:44 Steve’s Notes — these guys are great 1:57:20 Fantasy in Frames paywall content (IDP dynasty content) 1:57:30 Fantasy Six Pack paywall content (IDP redraft content) 1:58:00 Where the audience can find everyone

Hall of Fame fantasy football writer Greg Kellogg joins the show for an in-depth conversation about fantasy football, the evolution of the industry, player evaluation, rankings, dynasty strategy, and the lessons he's learned throughout his incredible career.We discuss how fantasy football has changed over the years, the challenges of content creation, building rankings, identifying breakout players, and what it takes to stay ahead in an ever-changing NFL landscape.Whether you're a longtime fantasy football veteran or just getting started, this interview is packed with insights from one of the most respected voices in the game.INTERVIEW CONDUCTED BY MASE RINEY FOLLOW MASE @caliking49er17 on twitter/X🔔 Subscribe for more fantasy football and IDP content. #FantasyFootball #DynastyFantasyFootball #IDPFantasyFootball #nfl 0:00 Introduction 0:36 FSWA and 2010 Hall of Fame Inductee 1:29 How Greg Got Started in Fantasy Football / Where to Follow Him Today 2:05 Fantasy Football Expo Discussion 4:25 Secrets of Conjoined Leagues 4:39 League Scoring Rules and Setups 5:09 Why Having a Co-Manager Is the Most Fun Way to Play Fantasy Football 8:18 Greg Kellogg's Master Fantasy Football Strategy 13:09 Using Multiple Perspectives When Evaluating Players 14:40 What Surprised Greg Most About Our Draft 21:38 The Truth About Running Backs 27:00 Why Knowing Your League Scoring Matters 27:40 The Case for Jackson Dart 33:53 How Fantasy Football Has Changed Over the Last Decade 39:20 What the Older Generation Understands Better Than Younger Managers 39:36 The Curse of 370 45:25 Why Jahmyr Gibbs Could Be Massive in 2026 46:33 Where to Follow Greg on X/Twitter 48:02 Final Thoughts and Where to Find Greg

0:00 Introduction 3:59 Early Green Dot Battles and Training Camp Storylines 7:11 IDP Players That Sleeper Has Buried in ADP 10:32 Six of the Best Late-Round IDP Targets 23:29 Where to Find My Draft Rankings 23:54 Where to Find My Redraft Premium Content 24:22 Where to Find My Dynasty Premium Content Be sure to like, subscribe, and comment with your favorite IDP dart throw for the 2026 season.

In this episode, we break down the three main types of IDP scoring in fantasy football and explain how each system completely changes player value, draft strategy, and weekly lineup decisions.Whether your league is tackle-heavy, big-play focused, or balanced, understanding scoring is the key to gaining a real edge in IDP formats.We’re joined by special guest Dr. Roto, who brings expert insight into how different scoring systems impact rankings, sleepers, and overall roster construction. His perspective helps connect the numbers to real fantasy football decision-making you can actually use in your leagues.We cover:The 3 core IDP scoring systems explained simplyHow tackle-heavy vs big-play scoring changes player valueWhy “league context” matters more than rankingsHidden edges most managers miss in IDP formatsStrategy tips straight from Dr. RotoIf you play IDP fantasy football, this episode will help you stop drafting blind and start building teams with purpose.Intro: 0:00New Premium Content On Fantasy In Frames 2:26Get to know Heat 3:18The Dojo and all his world 5:33Where to find his MMA articles 7:16Three Major Types of IDP Scoring (and what I think of them) 8:54The Heat Slayer Challenge 9:39Shout Out To @FuegoSteve killing it this year 11:10Q1: Why do you think the Industry struggles with IDP, and what mistakes do people make? 12:19Q2: What's something you learned (Martial Arts vs Football) 17:22Q3: What are the main scoring systems for a beginner, and what would you incorporate 19:30The Case for Nate Landman 20:40Q4: Why do you think IDP isn't mainstreamWhy this new Generation will love IDP 24:30*This is important HOW IDP SCORING WORKS (HOW TO CALLIBRATE IT) 28:49Should Top Tier IDP score the same as top-tier offense in Leagues? 30:12A Curious Case for Leo Chenal 33:37Establishing your Motto and Brand 36:38What Separates Analysts in the Industry? 40:43FINALLY THE SCORING TACTICS....FANTASY PROS SCORING SYSTEMWhat is Fantasy Pros Scoring 43:48How Does Linebacker Stack Up? 45:28 Defense Backs nerfed in this format, making the other position more valuable 46:10Do Defensive Linemen hold weight? 47:08Are Defensive Backs as Random as it seems? 50:31My Five Round Strategy for Fantasy Pros, and what you need to know to Attack this 52:21TFL 53:541-2-3 SCORING SYSTEMWhat is 1/2/3 Scoring? 55:56LB Cheat Code in the Scoring 1:00:16Are DBs Good Value in this setting? 1:03:32My 5-Round Strategy Draft 1/2/3 and how to attack 1:07:30Big Play ScoringDual Eligibility For Best Balls 1:10:17IDP PLAYERS RANKINGS CHANGE SIGNIFICANTLY SCORING 1:14:36Defensive Lineman rule the Universe Here 1:16:28Sacks +TFL +QB Hits +Sack Yards 1:16:32The Depressed Valu eof LB in this format 123:19 How DL scores vs LB 124:00and how it reveres at LB 50 vs DL 50 124:48DB Value could I take early 127:00The Case for Demarvion Overshown 133:15Where the Audience Can Find you 134:20Mase on X: @caliking49er17 Heat on X: @HeatOverideJamie on X: @JamiePerog

The Offensive Buys & Sells That Actually Have Long-Term Value: Rookie vs Vets 🔥In this episode of Offensive Buys & Sells: Dynasty Values, Austin Garrick comes to the show to break down the most controversial and edgy YouTube channels currently on the market. Rookie mistakes vs Vet moves — which offensive channels are actual dynasty holds with real long-term value in 2026?We go full savage on:

In this episode, we break down the biggest Offensive Buys & Sells you need to know right now with Jamie Perog. Whether you're preparing for fantasy football drafts, managing dynasty rosters, or looking for weekly edges, this discussion highlights players whose value is rising fast—and others you may want to move on from.We dive into:Key offensive players trending up (BUY targets)Overvalued names you should consider SELLINGMarket shifts that could impact your roster decisionsStrategy talk to help you stay ahead of your league 0:00 0:39 The Jamie Perog Verse 1:33 What's Jamie up to 2:28 Three Overvalued Players 9:12 Three Undervalued Players 14:12 Who's a player who'll get buzz in the next two months that no one is talking about yet 14:54 Who Would You Rather: Rookie vs Veteran Edition 27:01 What's the word on the streets: Real Trade Scenarios 36:20 Jamie's Bold Take 38:48 Buy, Sells, and Hold (one each) 41:47 Where you could find Jamie

In this special 4K subscribers episode, we break down the top IDP buys and sells heading into the 2026 fantasy football season. Find out which defensive players you should target and which you need to sell high on right now.From breakout candidates and undervalued studs to players who are being over-drafted, we give you the complete IDP buy/sell list with detailed reasoning, rankings, and strategy tips.

We’re diving into a full 12-team Superflex + IDP rookie mock draft, breaking down offensive picks and strategy every step of the way. Joined by Jamie Perog, we analyze landing spots, upside, and how each selection fits in both short-term builds and long-term dynasty plans.Who rises? Who falls? And which players could shift your league’s balance overnight?Tap in for insights, debates, and plenty of bold takes to get you ready for your next rookie draft. 🏈 0:00 Intro (12-Team SF + IDP) 1:26 Where does Jamie go? 2:30 Landscape of Early Drafts 3:41 1.01 – Is Tate the WR1? 4:42 Who are the Top 3 WRs in this class? (Changes coming) 7:22 The undisputed 1.06 now? 8:18 Dynasty TE9 at 1.07 9:32 Is 1.07–1.09 really a crapshoot? 9:51 A sneaky WR1 – here’s why 11:59 WR debate: Cooper or Boston? 13:08 Is it too early for IDP? 15:47 2nd Round – A slot king emerges 17:43 The case for Chris Bell (Sleeper) 18:21 IDP in the 2nd round 20:03 What I don’t do with my taxi squad 20:07 David Bailey pick/ or Jacob Rodriguez, depending on platforms(saving spots for Jamie's offense) 20:42 The fluctuation of Ty Simpson 21:31 Is Ted Hurst the next Mike Evans? 24:07 What to do at the end of the 2nd 29:00 3rd Round begins 29:30 Jamie’s favorites (3.04 and beyond) 30:15 My favorite sleeper in this draft 33:00 The Case For Branch 33:32 The Mystery About Stribling 36:19 IDP run incoming (DL focus) 41:38 4th Round strategy breakdown 48:47 Multiple options at 4.12 49:12 Are these picks reaches? 49:32 A sneaky TE option 51:59 Post-draft waiver wire targets 53:12 Draft recap 56:53 A massive IDP Tournament is upon us. Free Signup for Charity! (link below)

A look at all three round SF TEP Drafts and what they are doing.If you’re in a combo league that blends IDP and offensive players, your rookie draft strategy needs to be different—and getting ahead early is how you win.In this video, I break down my early rookie draft approach for IDP + offense leagues, including how to balance positional value, when to prioritize elite defenders, and where the biggest edges are before ADP catches up. Whether you’re rebuilding or making a title push, this is your blueprint to attack rookie drafts the right way.🔥 What you’ll learn:How to value IDPs vs offensive players earlyThe biggest rookie draft mistakes in combo leaguesEarly sleepers and value targets0:00 Intro0:41 The Board: 12-Team | 3-Round | SF + TEP1:04 Is the WR1 Clear?1:33 The Player I’d Trade Up for at 1.051:41 The Case for Price2:22 Dynasty TE9 Incoming?2:47 Where the Dead Zone Happens4:04 When Should You Take IDPs?4:25 Why I Hate the Early 2nd Round8:32 The Player I Never Profiled8:49 My Favorite Target9:05 A Secret WR1… Maybe?9:32 The Great DL Run11:40 The Forgotten Throw at RB12:14 Defensive Back Run12:31 Your Favorite Linebacker13:33 The DL Creeping Back Into Drafts14:04 Where You Can Find the Work

USA Today's Mase Rinney breaks down IDP fantasy football, this is where it starts. We’re breaking down every NFC defense through the lens that actually matters: coaching schemes, draft needs, and depth chart usage—so you know exactly where the production is coming from.Which teams are running linebacker-friendly systems?Where will pass rushers spike in value?And which depth chart battles will create this year’s breakout IDP stars?We dig into:NFC coaching tendencies and how they impact IDP scoringKey draft needs that could reshape defensive roles overnightDepth chart analysis to identify volume, opportunity, and sleepersEarly breakout candidates and players to avoid

Get ahead of your league before the draft even begins. Join @caliking49er17 and @IDPPelton for this episode, we break down the most important pre-draft depth charts across the NFL and explain what they really mean for your IDP strategy. From linebacker battles that will decide tackle volume, to edge rusher rotations that could cap upside, and sneaky defensive back situations that create breakout opportunities—we’re digging into the details that most managers overlook.We highlight key position battles, evolving defensive schemes, and coaching tendencies that directly impact snap counts and production. Whether it’s a rookie pushing for a starting role or a veteran quietly losing snaps, knowing these depth chart shifts can give you a serious edge on draft day.If you want to draft smarter, avoid landmines, and uncover hidden IDP value before the rest of your league catches on, this is the episode you don’t want to miss.0:00 Intro0:58 Why OurLads is the best Depth Chart for accuracy1:18 AFC East1:19 Bills1:56 Dolphins2:09 Cultivation of a turnover: Why Bad Offense Makes For Great IDP Defense3:21 Dante Trader – Interesting Name3:38 Why Nickelback Is Concerning For This Team4:08 Patriots5:38 Flag Plant: Why Mase's Flag Plant is Robert Spillane, potential Top-25 LB in 20266:23 Jets7:18 Why Pelton's Flag Plant is Malachi Moore in 20268:56 AFC North8:57 Ravens10:48 Bengals10:57 Demetrius Knight or Barrett Carter for IDP?11:30 Why the Bengals Draft Capital May Cause a Rebound for D/ST13:03 Browns13:04 Could The Browns Be A Defensive Staple in IDP for 2026?13:52 The Case For Alex Wright in 202616:02 Pittsburgh Steelers18:00 AFC South18:01 Texans20:45 Colts23:20 Jaguars23:36 Why Antonio Johnson is a sneaky name to add24:28 Why You Should hold Travis Hunter24:50 Titans28:04 AFC West28:04 Broncos29:04 Chiefs31:15 Raiders36:18 Where you could find them

We all know who the top ten players are by now in IDP. This Rookie class is loaded, and one of the ways to win your draft is by knowing what players will excel in the right landing spots.Join USA Today @caliking49er17 and @realIDPHunter as we explore this unique conversation. In most combined rookie drafts (especially 12-team superflex around Rounds 4-5, depending on league depth and scoring (tackle-heavy vs. big-play).For 5th-round LBs (mid-tier or sleeper types from expert top-10/15 lists who could massively outperform ADP):Focus on prospects projected as Day 3 NFL picks (Rounds 4-5 or later) with paths to early snaps, green-dot potential, or high tackle volume.Strong sleeper/mid-tier candidates with league-changing upside if landing spot hits right: Josiah Trotter (Missouri), Deonte Lawson (Alabama), Kyle Louis (Pittsburgh), or deeper names like Bryce Boettcher These guys often get undervalued pre-draft but can jump to weekly starter production (or better) with the right scheme/opportunity — exactly the "outperform draft position" profile.The 2026 LB class is deep, so late-round darts have real juice compared to weaker years.If you record this, lean into your Real IDP Hunter style: film notes, projected NFL draft capital, dynasty rookie ADP vs. actual value, and Combine measurables/riser talk.0:00 Intro0:26 Why Late-Round Players Matter More (And Why You Can't Flinch in These Drafts)1:02 Fantasy In Frames Article by Mase Riney2:12 What Platforms to Trade Your 2026 Picks for 2027 Draft Picks3:05 Quick Refresher! Analysis of the Three Round 12 SF/TEP League Drafts (Offense + IDP)4:43 Is the End of the First Round Too Spicy for IDP? (Offense + IDP)5:19 The Dead Zone of Rookie Drafts7:01 The RB2-4 Conundrum: Three Guys Clogging the Board9:10 The Great LB Run After 2.06 – Expect 7 Potential LBs (Note: Jacob Rodriguez, Kyle Louis, Kaleb Elarms-Orr Not on Sleeper Yet)11:37 Why the Third Round Is a Mixed Bag – Take Your Guys12:46 Be Careful of This Potential Bust (Someone Will Reach)13:15 Late-Round Hits You Need to Know About13:17 The Three Strategies I'm Using in 2026 Rookie Drafts13:50 The Incredible Secret Behind the Fourth Round14:16 Edge Position Landscape14:18 The One Player I Want at 4.01 (Sleeper Alert)15:12 The Stat You Want to Hear16:32 The Sleeper Edge Who Is a First-Round Talent But Will Go Later17:21 Mase's Edge1 Is the Sleeper Take of the Offseason (Must Listen)18:24 Why the Fourth Round Is the Best Round for the Edge Run19:43 The Five Edges You Could Get Here19:46 A 20% Pass Rush Rate No One Is Talking About21:13 Wide-9 Defender With an 80-Inch Wingspan21:49 The Viral Moment He Bull-Rushed a 6'9" Offensive Lineman22:13 The Top Prospect From Last Year's Draft Who Fell Off and Is Lurking Here23:36 Defensive Tackle Landscape + The One Sleeper You Want26:40 Linebacker Landscape26:47 Mase's Aidan Fisher Take28:05 The Red Murdock Question28:44 The Linebacker That Surprised Me29:12 A Smaller Linebacker Prospect Cracks the Top-5 Analytics29:38 The DL/LB Hybrid Who Should Convert to LB (Potential Top-10 LB)30:10 The Forgotten Box Linebacker30:51 The Senior Bowl Standout Who Proved He's a Green Dot Prospect (Great Tape)31:39 Deep Flyers at Linebacker (7th-Round Range)32:45 The 6'7" Linebacker Prospect (7th-Round Range)33:47 What Is a Plugger Linebacker? (Seriously, Just Ask Me)35:11 Jimmy Rolder35:33 The ADP Fluctuation on Kendal Daniels37:02 Cornerback Landscape37:45 My Top Slot Cornerback in This Class... Who Doesn't Actually Play Slot (I'll Explain)39:21 Safety Landscape40:30 A DB Who Often Gets Left Out of Top-16 Rankings41:33 The Bud Clark Stat You Need to Know42:14 Secret Player (Deep Cut)43:32 Jason Kilgore Analytics: 9.97 Out of a Perfect 1043:38 Sneaky Good Combine Performances44:40 Two 7th-Round DB Deep Shots From Mase48:41 Where to Follow Us47:40 Historical Late Round Picks hit in IDP49:14 Roster IQ (Promo Code: RealIDPHunter)

Join @RealIDPHunter and Mase Riney (USA Today) as they talk about the top 50 Dynasty Linebackers. Deliver sharp analysis, tackle-volume projections, and big-play upside takes tailored for 1-2-3 (Big 3) scoring and beyond.Whether you're building a contender, rebuilding for the future, or hunting for league-winning sleepers, this show combines real scouting insights, data-driven rankings, and no-BS discussion to help you stack wins for years to come. Expect deep dives on every-down LBs, green-dot play-callers, athletic freaks, and the next wave of IDP studs.About Your Co-Host – Mase RineyWriter & film analyst for Bucs Wire (USA Today Network), focusing on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a scout’s eye.Well-respected FantasyPros IDP ranker and analyst.Frequent guest and collaborator on IDP content (including rookie LB breakdowns, dynasty mocks, and podcasts)Known for his balanced, film-backed takes on linebacker and defensive production.0:00 Intro0:38 Dynasty Age Cliffs For Linebackers0:40 F6P Article, Utilizing Age Cliffs To Determine Peak Value1:30 Landscape of Linebackers IDP2:00 Savy Managers: How they evaluate the Position2:37 Why it's smarter to build with Edges first in Dynasty instead of Linebacker4:08 Evaluation of Linebackers5:41 Criteria You Look For at Linebacker in Tackle Premium Leagues 7:34 Nine Different Player Types At LinebackerLB1 9:16Why You Wait And Forecast At Position 12:06LB2 12:26LB3 15:22LB4: 19:40LB5 23:53LB6 28:46LB7 31:57LB8 35:4627:51 LB 1-8 RecapLB9 38:1640:57 LB10-15 45:10 What Happened to Daiyan HenleyLB16 50:18 Leo Chenal Forecasting52:48 Who Would you Rather: Quay Walker or Nakobe Dean?55:17 Recap LB1- LB1856:08 LB 1957:17 What Happened to Terrel Bernard?1:00:17 Rising Stars Massive Upside Tier, LB21- LB231:02:39 A Massive Tier Of Veterans LB24-LB371:05:33 LB3/4s with LB2 Upside 1:12:03 Full List RecapHonorable Mentions LB-50-LB56 (Yes! We just did that) 1:14:331:00:02 Rising Stars: Massive Upside LB21-23

Discover the top 38 defensive backs for 2026 Dynasty IDP leagues! We break down the best box safeties, slot position, or top players' sleepers you NEED on your roster. Perfect for fantasy managers looking to dominate their draft or trade strategy. Follow IDP Hunter on Twitter if this is helpful.*My account got hacked in the offseason, so follow my new account @realidphunterJoin Co-host JT BREW @jtorange, as he discusses his recent Fantasy In Frames articles, DB& LB Values, and top DB Freeagents. JT Works for Fantasy In frames and Dynasty League Football, so join us as we sort through rankings. Check those articles out here. https://www.fantasyinframes.com/💥 Inside this video:Complete Top 38 Defensive Back Rankings for 2026Breakout candidates & sleepers to watchRationale on the Scoring ProcessIn-Depth article: Understanding Age Cliffs with ChartsPass-rush vs. tackle-focused defendersDynasty IDP strategy tips0:00 – Intro0:00 – IDP Dynasty Age Cliffs: Using Utilization Age to Determine Peak Value in IDP1:32 – Check out JT Brew’s latest Fantasy In Frames articles, including his DB Values and Free Agency coverage1:58 – Q: I notice you rank Defensive Backs (DBs) higher than the consensus. Is that your personal strategy, or are you just taking the best player available?2:16 – Q: What round do you typically target Defensive Backs in drafts? Or do you prefer to intentionally create a run on DBs?5:37 – What inspired your work in this space? Do any of the Defensive Backs in your article crack the top-25 overall? What about the top-10?6:52 – Cornerback Rookie Draft Strategy8:56 – Accolades I Look For in a Top-23 Safety9:00 – Explanation of the Tier List10:08 – Why Scoring Platforms Matter and How They Change DB Rankings12:15 – DB115:04 – DB218:30 – DB323:04 – DB428:17 – DB531:40 – DB636:00 – Recap of the Top Six Defensive Backs37:31 – Who Would You Rather: Tykee Smith or Antoine Winfield Jr.?39:16 – DB9: The First Cornerback Selected in Dynasty Leagues42:43 – DB10: Being Drafted as a DB5?44:32 – DB11: Underrated and Buried in Sleeper Drafts46:50 – DB12: Placeholder – Value Predicated on Team Deployment50:54 – DB13: A Position Change Makes Him a DB254:31 – DB14: Led All DBs in Scoring (2023–2024) Across Two Different Teams58:12 – DB15: A Sleeper Who Might Benefit from the New Coaching Scheme1:03:00 – Top 15 Defensive Backs Recap1:03:15 – DB16: A Breakout Player Still Waiting to Break Out1:08:15 – DB17–25: Solid Floor, No Ceiling1:14:36 – DB26–DB38: Honorable Mentions1:21:40 WIl Hulse Tweet (Secret Player)1:22:25 Recap DB 1-38

Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:06 @HooHames Made This Intro! Special Thank You! 1:37 Jamie's Intro 2:28 How long have you been playing Fantasy Football 2:55 What made you get into Best Ball 3:53 What's more important in Best Ball: Roster Construction or Best Players? 5:15 Hoo Hames YouTube Channel 6:41 What do you think the biggest mistake people make when transitioning from Redraft to Best Ball IDP DRAFTS 7:45 Breaking Down IDP Scoring (What's preferred in Best Balls) 8:53 What casual fans need to know here: Sacks + QB Hits + TFL + Sack Yards add up 9:30 Fun Fact: Most Big Play Exotic Formats give you THREE Points for TFL, so factor that in with your points total if that's the case 9:48 If your scoring is 5 pt Sack:1 Tackle, you are in a big play format; if it's 7:1 or over, you are in an extremely favorable Sack Heavy League 10:03 Knowing Your Scoring: How Should You Attack This – Five Priorities of Work 10:07 Priority One: Get An Elite Defender! They are rare and don't grow on Trees 10:20 Priority Two: When is it okay to grab an Elite Linebacker? 10:23 Priority Three: Get a pass blitzer and why DL/LB Hybrid code is key on Sleeper Drafts 10:40 Priority Four: The Next Tier DL2 with Tier1 upside 10:45 Priority Five: Late Round LBs or three-down plays to diversify a balanced portfolio 11:17 Historical Data of Fast Draft is Useful: How to Exploit That 12:18 IDP Best Ball Draft and Applying the Formula 12:23 1st Round Best Ball Analysis 12:45 What to do after the top five DLs come off the board 13:14 Who Would You Rather: TJ Watt or Brian Burns 14:07 The Rookie That is Destined to Breakout (look at pressures and sacks end of last season) 14:37 The One Player That people forget is elite DL (take him earlier) 15:22 2nd Round Analysis 15:42 Why Jared Verse is Scoring Format Dependent 16:00 Is Trey Hendrickson the potential steal of the draft? 16:13 When is it okay to cut off DL and start the LB run in Best Ball Drafts? 16:40 3rd Round Analysis 16:44 Who are the DL2 that could emerge as DL1 in 2026? 17:09 Sleeper in the third?: The Player who emerged under pressure once traded last season 17:25 A Defensive Tackle Run 17:45 Is Chase Young a DL25 worthy in your best ball Drafts? 18:12 Fourth Round Analysis: What players do you like to diversify your portfolio? Find Three-Down Players so you don't end up with Zeros for the week 19:00 The Only Rookie I am taking in Bestball Drafts 19:06 The Last Pick Dart Throw: Older Veteran Needing a Landing Spot 20:16 Reexplaining the Priorities, Scoring Format, and Execution on How to Attack it – OFFENSE 21:50 Underdog Draft board (provided by Underdog) 23:15 How Important Is Roster Construction 25:47 Round One Offensive Analysis 27:14 The Curious Case of Justin Jefferson 29:04 Second Round Analysis 29:39 Fade Derrick Henry? 32:03 What's Winning Drafts Now: Zero, Hero, or Rebuttal Strategy? 34:16 What is something you have changed in Bestball recently 34:36 Where is the market wrong 36:48 Third and Fourth Round Analysis 40:14 The case of Rashee Rice 42:25 Who Would You Rather: Tee Higgins or A.J. Brown 44:16 QB Draft Strategy 44:28 Is Round Seven The Round of the QB? 56:00 Where the Audience can find them