Episodes

  • NFL QB Rankings Revealed: Who’s Elite, Overrated, or on the Rise?

    NFL QB Rankings Revealed: Who’s Elite, Overrated, or on the Rise?
    May 13 2025
    Welcome back to First Read — the film + analytics pod powered by the Fantasy Points Data Suite 📊💻 Hosts Joe Marino (Locked On) and Brett Whitefield (Fantasy Points COO) are back with a spicy offseason episode, featuring: 🔥 Derek Carr RETIRES?! • What this means for the Saints QB battle going forward 📈 NFL QB Rankings Reveal • Bottom 12 (QBs 21–32): Who’s holding their team back? • Middle 10 (QBs 11–20): Is there upside to break into the top tier? • Top 10 (QBs 1–10): Who's elite, and who’s riding reputation? 📉 Hot Seat Watch: NFL Coaches Edition • Who's most likely to rise in 2025? • Who's set up to fall hard? 👂 Tune in now and stay ahead of the curve — no matter what happens, we’ll always be YOUR First Read. Where to find us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://twitter.com/BGWhitefield⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://twitter.com/TheJoeMarino⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find Our Podcasts Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fantasypoints.com/media/podcasts#/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to Fantasy Points for FREE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fantasypoints.com/plans#⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/ 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
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • George Pickens Breakout? + Full AFC & NFC West Draft Recap

    George Pickens Breakout? + Full AFC & NFC West Draft Recap
    May 8 2025
    Welcome back to First Read — the film + analytics pod powered by the Fantasy Points Data Suite 💻📊 Hosts Joe Marino (Locked On) and Brett Whitefield (Fantasy Points COO) break down a massive episode, featuring: 👀 George Pickens Deep Dive • 4th in air yards share 🎯 • 1st in “Hero” catches 🦸 • 75th in catchable target rate 😬 • Is a breakout coming in Dallas? 🤠 📦 Full AFC & NFC West Draft Recap: • Broncos: Did they find their QB? 🐎 • Chiefs: Sneaky value adds 👑 • Chargers: Reload or rebuild? ⚡ • Cardinals: Draft overhaul 🚨 • 49ers, Rams, Seahawks: How the NFC West reshaped 2025 🔧 🍛 Plus: Brett’s Beijing Beef moment and a spicy poll — 🏈 Who had the best draft in the NFC South? (Falcons, Panthers, Bucs, Saints) 👂 Tune in, and remember — no matter what develops, we’ll always be YOUR First Read. Where to find us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://twitter.com/BGWhitefield⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://twitter.com/TheJoeMarino⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find Our Podcasts Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fantasypoints.com/media/podcasts#/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to Fantasy Points for FREE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fantasypoints.com/plans#⁠⁠⁠⁠/ 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
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • 2025 Draft Grades & Surprises: Texans, Colts, Bucs, & More

    2025 Draft Grades & Surprises: Texans, Colts, Bucs, & More
    May 6 2025
    Join Brett Whitefield and Joe Marino on the NFL First Read podcast for a full breakdown of the 2025 NFL Draft — with a sharp focus on how the AFC South and NFC South teams built for the future. 📋 Whether it’s the Titans’ strategy at the top, the Texans reloading around C.J. Stroud, or the Buccaneers and Saints doubling down on their 2024 momentum, Brett and Joe dig into the biggest moves, smartest picks, and boldest calls across both divisions. 🔍 Plus, Joe kicks things off with some help on his dynasty league before diving into all the team-by-team draft reactions. 🧠 🎯 Elite analysis. Dynasty nuggets. Roster-building insight you won’t get anywhere else. 🎧 Tune in now and upgrade your draft intel with NFL First Read! Where to find us: ⁠⁠⁠http://twitter.com/BGWhitefield⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠http://twitter.com/TheJoeMarino⁠⁠⁠ Find Our Podcasts Here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.fantasypoints.com/media/podcasts#/⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to Fantasy Points for FREE: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.fantasypoints.com/plans#⁠⁠⁠/ 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
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • 2025 NFL Draft Breakdown: NFC East & AFC North Team Grades and Steals

    2025 NFL Draft Breakdown: NFC East & AFC North Team Grades and Steals
    May 1 2025
    Join Brett Whitefield and Joe Marino on the NFL First Read podcast for an in-depth breakdown of the 2025 NFL Draft — highlighting the biggest steals, biggest reaches, and boldest moves across the board. 📋 This episode zeroes in on the NFC East and AFC North, as Brett and Joe evaluate how each team approached the draft, filled key roster needs, and set themselves up for 2025 and beyond. 🧠 From the Giants’ offensive overhaul to the Steelers’ defensive reinforcements, and everywhere in between — this is the insight you need for fantasy, betting, or just understanding which front offices crushed it. 💥 🎯 Smart team-building. Sharp takes. Insider-level analysis. 🎧 Tune in now and take your draft IQ to the next level with First Read! Where to find us: ⁠⁠http://twitter.com/BGWhitefield⁠⁠ ⁠⁠http://twitter.com/TheJoeMarino⁠⁠ Find Our Podcasts Here: ⁠⁠https://www.fantasypoints.com/media/podcasts#/⁠⁠ Subscribe to Fantasy Points for FREE: ⁠⁠https://www.fantasypoints.com/plans#⁠⁠/ 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
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • 2025 NFL Draft Fallout: How the NFC North & AFC East Reloaded 🔧

    2025 NFL Draft Fallout: How the NFC North & AFC East Reloaded 🔧
    Apr 29 2025
    Join Brett Whitefield and Joe Marino on the NFL First Read podcast for a full 2025 NFL Draft recap — from the biggest steals to the most questionable picks. 📋 Then, they turn their attention to the AFC East and NFC North, breaking down how each team attacked the draft board, fit their roster needs, and set themselves up for 2025 and beyond. 📈 Whether you're scouting for fantasy, betting edges, or just smart team-building analysis, this episode is packed with sharp takes and insider-level breakdowns you won't hear anywhere else. 🎯 🎧 Tune in now and dominate draft week with First Read! Where to find us: ⁠http://twitter.com/BGWhitefield⁠ ⁠http://twitter.com/TheJoeMarino⁠ Find Our Podcasts Here: ⁠https://www.fantasypoints.com/media/podcasts#/⁠ Subscribe to Fantasy Points for FREE: ⁠https://www.fantasypoints.com/plans#⁠/ 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
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • 2025 NFL Draft: 💪 My Guys, 🛡️ LB/OL Deep Dives & 🏆 Draft Superlatives

    2025 NFL Draft: 💪 My Guys, 🛡️ LB/OL Deep Dives & 🏆 Draft Superlatives
    Apr 24 2025
    Join Brett Whitefield and Joe Marino on the First Read Podcast as they reveal their guys at every position in the 2025 NFL Draft — plus deep dives into this year’s LB and OL classes, and rapid-fire draft superlatives to get you ready for Thursday night! 💥 Whether you’re a draft junkie or just want smart football takes, this episode delivers elite scouting insight, bold predictions, and position-by-position analysis you won’t want to miss. 🎧 Tune in now and dominate draft week with First Read! Where to find us: http://twitter.com/BGWhitefield http://twitter.com/TheJoeMarino Find Our Podcasts Here: https://www.fantasypoints.com/media/podcasts#/ Subscribe to FantasyPoints for FREE: https://www.fantasypoints.com/plans#/ FantasyPoints 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
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • The FINAL 2025 NFL Mock Draft Podcast

    The FINAL 2025 NFL Mock Draft Podcast
    Apr 22 2025
    Join Brett Whitefield and Joe Marino on the First Read Podcast as they deliver their FINAL 2025 NFL Mock Draft ahead of Thursday’s big night! 🔥 Packed with bold predictions, surprise picks, and next-level analysis, this episode breaks down all 32 first-round selections with a mix of film study, analytics, and team intel you won’t get anywhere else. 🏈 In this episode: • Who goes No. 1 overall — and which QB is the true franchise-changer? • Surprise risers and fallers: Which players are flying up boards at the last second 📈 • Which teams could shake up Round 1 with a trade? • Positional value debates: Why some teams are still drafting RBs too early 🤯 • Why this year’s draft is deeper than people think at OL, CB, and WR 👀 • Sneaky team fits and ideal prospect pairings for fantasy football 📊 Whether you're prepping for your dynasty draft, placing final bets, or just love smart football talk, this mock draft episode is a must-listen. 🎧 Don’t miss this can’t-miss edition of First Read — your go-to NFL podcast for sharp scouting reports, draft strategy, and football insight. 📲 Hit play now and prepare for the 2025 NFL Draft like a pro. Where to find us: http://twitter.com/BGWhitefield http://twitter.com/TheJoeMarino Find Our Podcasts Here: https://www.fantasypoints.com/media/podcasts#/ Subscribe to FantasyPoints for FREE: https://www.fantasypoints.com/plans#/ FantasyPoints 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
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Why Draft That Guy? + Jalen Ramsey Update & 2025 Safety Class Breakdown

    Why Draft That Guy? + Jalen Ramsey Update & 2025 Safety Class Breakdown
    Apr 17 2025
    Join Brett Whitefield and Joe Marino on the First Read Podcast as they hit on some of the buzziest topics in football right now 🔥 — from veteran updates to future stars and draft strategy debates that will make you rethink positional value 📈. 🏈 In this episode: • Jalen Ramsey’s return timeline and what it means for the Dolphins' D 👀 • What’s going on with Derek Carr and the Saints? • Surprises and snubs from the 2025 NFL Combine invite list 📋 • A fun game of “Why draft ___ in the ___ when you can draft ___ in the ___?” — and why NFL teams keep making the same mistakes 🤯 • A closer look at the 2025 Safety Class — who’s elite, who’s versatile, and who’s rising fast 🛡️ 🎧 Don’t miss this jam-packed episode of First Read — your trusted source for smart NFL talk, draft insight, and fantasy football foresight. 📲 Hit play and stay ahead of the game! Where to find us: http://twitter.com/BGWhitefield http://twitter.com/TheJoeMarino Find Our Podcasts Here: https://www.fantasypoints.com/media/podcasts#/ Subscribe to FantasyPoints for FREE: https://www.fantasypoints.com/plans#/ FantasyPoints 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
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    1 hr and 18 mins
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