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Postseason Fantasy Football Strategy with Tom Kessenich and Sigmund Bloom

·1 hr 2 min·5 clips

Discover how to win $125,000 in NFFC's postseason Hold'em contest with host Dave Kluge.

This episode of the Footballguys Fantasy Football Show focuses on postseason fantasy football strategy and the NFFC's playoff contests. Host Dave Kluge is joined by Tom Kesenich from the NFFC and co-host Sigmund Blum. They discuss the mechanics and appeal of the NFFC's postseason "Hold'em" contest, which extends the fantasy season. The conversation centers on the NFFC's postseason Hold'em contest, which features a $125,000 grand prize and a lower-stakes $50 entry option. Tom Kesenich explains the contest's structure, which includes progressive multipliers each playoff round and the ability to add new players to rosters. Kluge shares his personal experience, having played the contest for the first time last year and learning from it. Kessenich is asked about the biggest strategic mistakes he observes high-stakes fantasy players making annually. He identifies a common error related to player valuation and draft strategy in traditional seasonal formats. Kessenich emphasizes that many players overvalue wide receivers in the early rounds of best ball drafts while undervaluing the running back position. He argues this creates a market inefficiency that savvy drafters can exploit by targeting running backs earlier. The discussion then shifts to the critical differences between managing a season-long roster and constructing a team for the multi-week playoff contest. A key strategic element involves planning for the "multiplier" rounds in the playoffs, where player scores are increased in the Championship and Super Bowl weeks. The hosts explain that successful postseason strategy requires forecasting which NFL teams will advance deep into the playoffs to maximize these multiplier bonuses. They detail the contest's roster rules, including the number of players drafted and how additions are made between rounds. Kluge and Blum mention they will both be entering the contest, framing the discussion as both informational and a preview of their own strategic approaches. The episode includes a direct link in the description for listeners to find more contest details and entry information. The tone is conversational and educational, aimed at experienced fantasy players looking for an advanced edge. The style is a mix of interview and co-host analysis, with a focus on actionable contest rules and draft strategy. This episode is ideal for fantasy football enthusiasts seeking to continue playing through the NFL playoffs and who are interested in high-stakes contest strategy. Listeners who only engage in casual, season-long redraft leagues and have no interest in the postseason may find the specific contest details less relevant.

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