Hosted by Chris Raybon and Sean Koerner, the Fantasy Flex Podcast stands as a premier destination for serious NFL fantasy football enthusiasts. Combining analytical rigor with actionable strategies, the show caters to players across all formats—season-long redraft, Best Ball, and DFS.
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Fantasy Flex Podcast: Fantasy Football Risers and Fallers
This episode of the Fantasy Flex Podcast, hosted by Chris Raybon and Sean Koerner, focuses on identifying “league winners” for the 2025 fantasy football season—players with the potential to deliver exceptional value and swing fantasy leagues in favor of their managers. The hosts present position-by-position recommendations, emphasizing under-the-radar picks and the strategic rationale behind their selections.
Quarterbacks
Sean Koerner highlights the upside of younger quarterbacks, specifically Drake Maye, Caleb Williams, JJ McCarthy, and Trevor Lawrence, as having the potential to break out with top-five seasons due to their rushing ability and improved supporting casts. Jaxson Dart and Bo Nix are cited as deep sleeper picks owing to their rushing upside and favorable offensive situations. Chris Raybon adds that targeting quarterbacks with rushing potential is crucial and discusses Kyler Murray and Justin Fields as worthwhile gambles based on their ability to accumulate fantasy points on the ground.
Running Backs
At running back, the hosts discuss mid- to late-round picks and handcuffs with significant upside. Koerner supports Blake Corum, a prime backup who could become an RB1 if the starter goes down, and Zach Charbonnet, highlighted for his skill and potential role expansion if Kenneth Walker misses time. Jaydon Blue is noted for his opportunity in a weak Dallas backfield despite a minor injury. Raybon recommends Chase Brown (projected as a workhorse in Cincinnati), Alvin Kamara (potential rebirth under a new offensive coordinator), Tyrone Tracy and others.
To hear the rest of their takes, watch the video below!
Wide Receivers
Wide receiver picks focus on value beyond the top draft tier. Koerner names JSN (Jaxon Smith-Njigba), who could see a leap in volume, and rookies Emeka Egbuka and Jayden Higgins as breakout candidates due to situational advantages and injury news. Jordan Addison is suggested as a clever pick with upside after suspension. Raybon singles out Brian Thomas Jr. and Travis Hunter on the same team as possible elite scorers and adds Matthew Golden for Green Bay and Stefon Diggs as undervalued due to injury uncertainty.
Tight Ends
Both hosts prefer taking shots on rookie and undervalued tight ends outside the consensus top tier. Koerner suggests Jonnu Smith and Isaiah Likely, both with paths to high volume if circumstances change. Raybon backs rookies Colston Loveland and Tyler Warren for their immediate opportunity and upside.
Waiver Wire Strategy
Koerner briefly explains that a strategic waiver wire approach often leads to league-winning acquisitions, particularly by quickly adding breakout “onesie” position players (QB, TE) or high-upside running back backups when situations change due to injury or performance.
Throughout, the podcast urges fantasy managers to prioritize upside, exploit the draft market’s inefficiencies, and remain aggressive on waivers to maximize their chances at league-winning returns.
Pictured: Drake Maye
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