{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/629b67b8eb080c001536b9fd/6ab2df94f161207303192124?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"S5 Ep10: The Running Back Crisis Nobody Can Fix Right Now","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/629b67b8eb080c001536b9fd/1790107518037-6e8b21cb-4b99-4559-8156-bb306681f367.jpeg?height=200","description":"<h6></h6><p>The fantasy football pain is real, and this week’s episode is for anyone already questioning every draft pick, waiver move, and lineup decision. Ash and Tom are back with a brutally honest look at a bizarre Week 2, where heat melted cleats in Nashville, Caleb Williams’ emotional injury exit sparked debate, and scoring across the league fell apart when everyone expected fireworks.They break down why the NFL suddenly turned into a low-scoring grind, what that means for fantasy managers, and why running backs are becoming the most frustrating position in the game. From one-yard heartbreaks to fourth-quarter stat-padding, this episode is packed with the kind of near-misses that can ruin your Sunday or win you £55.</p><h6><strong>You&#39;ll discover:</strong></h6><ul><li>Why the “highest scoring team of all time” hype quickly collapsed</li><li>The fantasy take on Caleb Williams’ injury, body language, and mustache-fuelled criticism</li><li>Why heat, weather, and weird game conditions are wrecking player output</li><li>The biggest Week 2 hits and misses, including CeeDee Lamb, Christian Watson, Lad McConkey, and Dalton Schultz</li><li>Which waiver-wire and trade decisions actually make sense when your roster already feels boxed in</li></ul><p>Ashley and Tom also revisit their weekly betting challenge, compare their fantasy lineups, and face the uncomfortable truth about running back depth, tight end misery, and whether there’s any realistic way to climb out of the early-season hole. If you’re staring at a disappointing roster and trying to stay rational in Week 2, this one will feel painfully familiar.Essential listening if you play fantasy football, love NFL banter, or just want the most honest weekly check-in on who’s thriving, who’s failing, and who’s already on the verge of hating the game.</p>","author_name":"Ashley Dewhurst"}