CHOP: The Guillotine Leagues™ Podcast

Bully Battle

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 23:00:00 -0000

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Get ready for your guillotine league draft with CHOP: The Guillotine Leagues™ Podcast! Hosted by Guillotine Leagues™ experts Matthew Freedman and Brian Johnson are breaking down upcoming postseason Guillotine Leagues™: Guilloteenies!

Join your own Guilloteenie here (Yes! You can join one starting the divisional week!): https://guillotineleagues.com

Postseason Guilloteenies are in full swing and we have a list of the most chopped players from the Conference Championships of Guilloteenie leagues. And we are giving you the advice you need in order to take home a Guilloteenie championship!

Waiver Wire Priorities (& What to Bid) for Super Bowl Guilloteenies

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:00:00 -0000

Join your own Guilloteenie here (Yes! You can join one starting the divisional week!): https://guillotineleagues.com

Postseason Guilloteenies are in full swing and we have a list of the most chopped players from the Conference Championships of Guilloteenie leagues. And we are giving you the waiver advice you need in order to get the guys you need to stay above the chop line.

Plus, working through a draft as if you’re starting THIS WEEK!

We’re talking all this and so much more!

The Stiddler

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:00:00 -0000

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Join your own Guilloteenie here (Yes! You can join one starting the divisional week!): https://guillotineleagues.com

Postseason Guilloteenies are in full swing and we have a list of the most chopped players from the Divisional weekend of Guilloteenie leagues. And we are giving you the waiver advice you need in order to get the guys you need to stay above the chop line.

Plus, working through a draft as if you’re starting THIS WEEK!

We’re talking all this and so much more!

Waiver Wire Priorities (& What to Bid) for Divisional Round Guilloteenies

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 23:00:00 -0000

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Join your own Guilloteenie here (Yes! You can join one starting the divisional week!): https://guillotineleagues.com

Postseason Guilloteenies are in full swing and we have a list of the most chopped players from the Wild Card weekend of Guilloteenie leagues. And we are giving you the waiver advice you need in order to get the guys you need to stay above the chop line.

In today’s episode:

- How much should you spend on JSN?

- How much money should you save for future rounds?

- Doing a draft for leagues starting in the divisional round!

We’re talking all this and so much more!

Postseason Fantasy Football?! (Here’s How to Dominate)

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 23:00:00 -0000

What are the strategies in drafting, waivers and roster construction to keep in mind while setting up your lineups for Guilloteenies? We’re here to break it all down and make sure you can enjoy just a little bit more postseason fantasy football!

Don't miss out on this essential guide to navigating your fantasy football Guillotine Leagues™ drafts. Tune in to CHOP: The Guillotine Leagues™ Podcast for the Guillotine Leagues™ insights you need to dominate!

SIT Jonathan Taylor in the Championship?!

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 23:00:00 -0000

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Get ready for your guillotine league draft with CHOP: The Guillotine Leagues™ Podcast! Hosted by Guillotine Leagues™ experts Matthew Freedman and Brian Johnson are breaking down the players you may consider fading in Guillotine Leagues™ for Week 17 Or else you may have to FLEX AROUND AND FIND OUT!

The name of the game in Guillotine Leagues™ is to just survive. As a result, building out your starting lineup is crucial to your success in this game and these players may have enough question marks to consider fading them in your lineups in week 17!

Real World: Guillotine Leagues

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 23:00:00 -0000

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Get ready for your guillotine league draft with CHOP: The Guillotine Leagues™ Podcast! Hosted by Guillotine Leagues™ experts Matthew Freedman and Brian Johnson are breaking down the players you may consider fading in Guillotine Leagues™ for Week 16 Or else you may have to FLEX AROUND AND FIND OUT!

Can You SIT Trey McBride This Week?!

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 23:00:00 -0000

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Get ready for your guillotine league draft with CHOP: The Guillotine Leagues™ Podcast! Hosted by Guillotine Leagues™ experts Matthew Freedman and Brian Johnson are breaking down the players you may consider fading in Guillotine Leagues™ for Week 15 Or else you may have to FLEX AROUND AND FIND OUT!

Nut Cutting Time

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 23:00:00 -0000

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Get ready for your guillotine league draft with CHOP: The Guillotine Leagues™ Podcast! Hosted by Guillotine Leagues™ experts Matthew Freedman and Brian Johnson are breaking down the players you may consider fading in Guillotine Leagues™ for Week 14 Or else you may have to FLEX AROUND AND FIND OUT!

Pass, Stash, or Smash?

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 23:00:00 -0000

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Get ready for your guillotine league draft with CHOP: The Guillotine Leagues™ Podcast! Hosted by Guillotine Leagues™ experts Matthew Freedman and Brian Johnson to break down the most chopped players in Week 13 of Guillotine Leagues™ and what you should bid on them!

Now is where the rubber meets the road… Some pretty big names have probably hit your waiver wires in your Guillotine Leagues™. So how should you approach the waiver wire after Week 13? Should you go big for one of the big name players or hold onto your FAAB for later in the season? We’re here to give you the help you need!

Scoffin' at Goff

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 23:00:00 -0000

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Get ready for your guillotine league draft with CHOP: The Guillotine Leagues™ Podcast! Hosted by Guillotine Leagues™ experts Matthew Freedman and Brian Johnson are breaking down the players you may consider fading in Guillotine Leagues™ for Week 13… Or else you may have to FLEX AROUND AND FIND OUT!

Most Chopped Players in Week 12 Guillotine Leagues™ (and What to Bid on Them!)

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 23:00:00 -0000

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Get ready for your guillotine league draft with CHOP: The Guillotine Leagues™ Podcast! Hosted by Guillotine Leagues™ experts Matthew Freedman and Brian Johnson to break down the most chopped players in Week 12 of Guillotine Leagues™ and what you should bid on them!

Now is where the rubber meets the road… Some pretty big names have probably hit your waiver wires in your Guillotine Leagues™. So how should you approach the waiver wire after Week 12? Should you go big for one of the big name players or hold onto your FAAB for later in the season? We’re here to give you the help you need!

Flex Around and “Show” Out?

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 23:05:00 -0000

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Get ready for your guillotine league draft with CHOP: The Guillotine Leagues™ Podcast! Hosted by Guillotine Leagues™ experts Brian Johnson and Matt LaMarca are breaking down 11 players you may consider fading in Guillotine Leagues™ for Week 12… Or else you may have to FLEX AROUND AND FIND OUT!

JT is finally free

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:52:00 -0000

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Get ready for your guillotine league draft with CHOP: The Guillotine Leagues™ Podcast! Hosted by Guillotine Leagues™ experts Matthew Freedman and Brian Johnson to break down the most chopped players in Week 11 of Guillotine Leagues™ and what you should bid on them!

Now is where the rubber meets the road… Some pretty big names have probably hit your waiver wires in your Guillotine Leagues™. So how should you approach the waiver wire after Week 11? Should you go big for one of the big name players or hold onto your FAAB for later in the season? We’re here to give you the help you need!

Bench Derrick Henry?!?

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 23:00:00 -0000

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Get ready for your guillotine league draft with CHOP: The Guillotine Leagues™ Podcast! Hosted by Guillotine Leagues™ creator Paul Charchian and experts Matthew Freedman and Brian Johnson are breaking down 10 players you may consider fading in Guillotine Leagues™ for Week 10… Or else you may have to FLEX AROUND AND FIND OUT!

Hurts Donut

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 20:45:00 -0000

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Get ready for your guillotine league draft with CHOP: The Guillotine Leagues™ Podcast! Hosted by Guillotine Leagues™ creator Paul Charchian and Brian Johnson to break down the most chopped players in Week 10 of Guillotine Leagues™ and what you should bid on them!

Now is where the rubber meets the road… Some pretty big names have probably hit your waiver wires in your Guillotine Leagues™. So how should you approach the waiver wire after Week 10? Should you go big for one of the big name players or hold onto your FAAB for later in the season? We’re here to give you the help you need!

Cuffing SZN

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 22:09:00 -0000

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Patrick Mahomeless?

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 22:22:00 -0000

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Get ready for your guillotine league draft with CHOP: The Guillotine Leagues™ Podcast! Hosted by Guillotine Leagues™ creator Paul Charchian and Brian Johnson to break down the most chopped players in Week 9 of Guillotine Leagues™ and what you should bid on them!

Now is where the rubber meets the road… Some pretty big names have probably hit your waiver wires in your Guillotine Leagues™. So how should you approach the waiver wire after Week 9? Should you go big for one of the big name players or hold onto your FAAB for later in the season? We’re here to give you the help you need!

Trick or Seat!

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 21:03:00 -0000

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Get ready for your guillotine league draft with CHOP: The Guillotine Leagues™ Podcast! Hosted by Guillotine Leagues™ creator Paul Charchian and experts Matthew Freedman and Brian Johnson are breaking down 9 players you may consider fading in Guillotine Leagues™ for Week 9… Or else you may have to FLEX AROUND AND FIND OUT!

B-Gone Robinson (Week 8 Most Chopped)

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 20:31:00 -0000

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Get ready for your guillotine league draft with CHOP: The Guillotine Leagues™ Podcast! Hosted by Guillotine Leagues™ creator Paul Charchian and Brian Johnson to break down the most chopped players in Week 8 of Guillotine Leagues™ and what you should bid on them!

Now is where the rubber meets the road… Some pretty big names have probably hit your waiver wires in your Guillotine Leagues™ (Baker Mayfield? Bijan Robinson?) So how should you approach the waiver wire after Week 7? Should you go big for one of the big name players or hold onto your FAAB for later in the season? We’re here to give you the help you need!

You May Regret Flexing These Players in Week 8 Guillotine Leagues™…

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 21:20:00 -0000

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Get ready for your guillotine league draft with CHOP: The Guillotine Leagues™ Podcast! Hosted by Guillotine Leagues™ creator Paul Charchian and experts Matthew Freedman and Thor Nystrom are breaking down 9 players you may consider fading in Guillotine Leagues™ for Week 8… Or else you may have to FLEX AROUND AND FIND OUT!

Most Chopped Players in Week 7 Guillotine Leagues™ (and What to Bid on Them!)

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 22:00:00 -0000

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Get ready for your guillotine league draft with CHOP: The Guillotine Leagues™ Podcast! Hosted by Guillotine Leagues™ creator Paul Charchian and Brian Johnson to break down the most chopped players in Week 7 of Guillotine Leagues™ and what you should bid on them!

Now is where the rubber meets the road… Some pretty big names have probably hit your waiver wires in your Guillotine Leagues™ (Caleb Williams? Saquon Barkley?) So how should you approach the waiver wire after Week 7? Should you go big for one of the big name players or hold onto your FAAB for later in the season? We’re here to give you the help you need!

You May Regret Flexing These Players in Week 7 Guillotine Leagues™…

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 21:15:00 -0000

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Get ready for your guillotine league draft with CHOP: The Guillotine Leagues™ Podcast! Hosted by Guillotine Leagues™ creator Paul Charchian and experts Matthew Freedman and Thor Nystrom are breaking down 9 players you may consider fading in Guillotine Leagues™ for Week 7… Or else you may have to FLEX AROUND AND FIND OUT!

Most Chopped Players in Week 6 Guillotine Leagues™ (and What to Bid on Them!)

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 20:40:00 -0000

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Get ready for your guillotine league draft with CHOP: The Guillotine Leagues™ Podcast! Hosted by Guillotine Leagues™ creator Paul Charchian and Brian Johnson to break down the most chopped players in Week 6 of Guillotine Leagues™ and what you should bid on them!

Now is where the rubber meets the road… Some pretty big names have probably hit your waiver wires in your Guillotine Leagues™ (Jahmyr Gibbs? Saquon Barkley?) So how should you approach the waiver wire after Week63? Should you go big for one of the big name players or hold onto your FAAB for later in the season? We’re here to give you the help you need!

Left Fields - FAAFO

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 22:02:42 -0000

Justin Fields has been a fantastic fantasy producer, but he headlines today's edition of Flex Around And Find Out as he faces his toughest matchup of the year.

James Ain't Cookin'

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 20:13:33 -0000

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Now is where the rubber meets the road… Some pretty big names have probably hit your waiver wires in your Guillotine Leagues™ (Brock Bowers? James Cook?) So how should you approach the waiver wire after Week 5?

Should you go big for one of the big name players or hold onto your FAAB for later in the season? We’re here to give you the help you need!

Hairy Henderson - FAAFO

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 22:03:45 -0000

It's the first bye week, making it tougher than normal to find flex-worthy runners, including a hairy decision to play TreVeyon Henderson. Thor, Freedman, and Charch run through nine players you'll want to reconsider before starting in this Flex Around And Find Out edition of CHOP.

What? You Again?

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 20:19:55 -0000

We've only had four weeks of chops, yet Derrick Henry and AJ Brown have combined for six appearances in our Top Ten Most Chopped players. People who threw down hard, cold FAAB on those players made a mistake. But is this the right time to buy at a (probably) lower cost? Find out with Charch and John Laghezza.

Kill Bill - FAAFO

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:22:17 -0000

In today's Flex Around And Find Out we highlight 9 (9.5, actually) flex-level players who could put your Guillotine League™ team on the chopping block this weekend. Find out why Jacory "Bill" Croskey-Merritt is a dangerous play.

Cee Yourself Out

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 19:55:44 -0000

Last Sunday's injury bloodbath left Guillotine League™ managers battered, but the survivors have newfound opportunities to improve their teams. Brian and Charch talk through the waiver wire bidding strategies you need.

We Harvey Knew Ya - FAAFO

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 21:10:59 -0000

On today's CHOP Podcast, we offer words of warning around nine Flex Around And Find Out players, including RJ Harvey (and eight other players who aren't as obvious).

Allen Wrench

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 20:01:27 -0000

It's only Week 2, but it's already time for one of the toughest decisions you'll make all year. Josh Allen almost never comes available in Guillotine Leagues™, so do you need to strike while you have the opportunity? Charch and Brian give guidance on him and dozens of other players who can help your team stay alive.

Flex Around And Find Out

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 21:05:04 -0000

We're trying to keep you alive over here! Thor, Freedman, and Charch identify nine flex-level players you might be tempted to start on Sunday...but probably shouldn't.

Cut to the Chase

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 20:37:13 -0000

It's finally waiver wire time-- your first chance to improve your roster with the remnants of the dead. Charch and Brian offer specific waiver wire advice for the 10 most chopped players from Week 1, including superstar JaMarr Chase.

Flex Flummoxers?

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 21:09:41 -0000

"Flex Flummoxers" is possibly the worst, weirdest title for any episode of CHOP, but the information is invaluable! Thor, Freedman, and Charch break down nine flex-level players who you might be tempted to start... but shouldn't!

Civil War Erupts!

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 19:18:41 -0000

It's a Civil War edition of CHOP! We pit brother against brother as we declare victory in a battle of of teammates, specifically for guillotine leagues .

Buying the Dip

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 22:16:38 -0000

On a frantic day of NFL news, Charch and Thor break down the guillotine league impact of Rashee Rice's suspension, Adam Thielen's trade, and we look at six players whose ADP is cratering. Should you buy the dip?

Derailing the Hype Train!

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 19:40:22 -0000

Are you riding the hype train on the preseason's biggest ADP movers, like Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Ollie Gordon? Charch and Brian break down the Guillotine League™ viability of six of the biggest ADP risers.

Agree to Disagree

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 21:53:08 -0000

For anyone that's grown weary of the CHOP hosts reaffirming each others' takes, this is the episode for you! Charch and Matthew Freedman battle over five players with wildly different Guillotine rankings. You can play along and see which host creates the most compelling arguments.

Waive(r) Your Boutte!

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 21:21:48 -0000

For those using the GuillotineLeagues.com platform, it's time for the first waiver run of the year! Charch and Brian identify eight waiver wire candidates who are probably available right now, even at the completion of your draft.

The Chop Blacklist

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 22:00:00 -0000

Charch and Thor break down 10 players they never draft in Guillotine Leagues™. Find out the identify of these season-ending players you'll want to avoid.

Trust Issues

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:44:11 -0000

The guillotine format is ruthlessly difficult for rookies. Very few start the season consistently, and that slow ramp-up can get you chopped in September and October. But there are exceptions. Charch and Brian look at the 10 top-drafted rookies and guide you to the few who are roster worthy.

Public Rights?

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 21:28:44 -0000

We've compiled ADP data and identified some of the public's biggest draft day differences between Guillotine drafts and standard drafts. But...is the public getting it right with players they're taking earlier or later in Guillotine drafts? Join Charch, Matthew Freedman, and Thor Nystrom as we look at the players with the biggest draft day deltas in Guillotine.

Bowel Loosening Levels of Injury Intel!

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 21:07:58 -0000

Brian and Charch analyze the 10 thorniest player injuries, with advice about who can be trusted to help your guillotine league roster in September.

10-Point Players!

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 21:14:12 -0000

It's our first-ever Thursday edition of Chop! Charch, Matthew Freedman, and Thor Nystrom identify nine players who can help you in September and October with their reliable 10-point-per-week production.

Chop Returns!

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 21:26:26 -0000

Charch and Brian Johnson explain how guillotine leagues work, why they're awesome, and the key strategies you'll want to employ for your draft.

Playoff Guillotine Guide - CHOPionship!

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 21:26:52 -0000

You've asked for playoff guillotine leagues and now they're here! There are two playoff formats and this episode concentrates on the strategies around the "CHOPionship" format.

Playoff Guillotine Guide - Guilloteenies!

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 21:23:02 -0000

You've asked for playoff guillotine leagues for years...and they're finally here! There are two playoff guillotine formats and this episode concentrates on the strategies around the "Guilloteenie" format.

"All In" Players

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 20:35:15 -0000

You've been saving your FAAB all season, waiting for this moment! It's the final week of unrestricted free agency, which means there's a lot of great players hitting the waiver wire! Find out which players are worthy of "all in" bids!

I Want Candy

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 20:35:04 -0000

Before you head home for the holidays, you'll want to secure your end game guillotine roster! There's only two weeks of unrestricted bidding left, and we're here to help you decide if you should push all your chips in.

Roster Culling Season

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 20:43:01 -0000

It's time to cull your roster! Often, the guys who've helped you reach Week 12 aren't the same ones who you'll need to power you through the guillotine season. Brian and Charch help identify the types of guys you'll want to kick to the curb.

A Podcast for the 99.8 percent

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:33:21 -0000

If you rostered Ja'Marr Chase, last week was easy. But your work is only beginning as you try to navigate a fascinating week of bidding which includes some of the league's biggest names.

Chop <> Fantasy Life Show

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 19:40:31 -0000

Pardon the interruption, Chop listeners. Do you know about Charch's weekly appearance every Monday on the Fantasy Life Show? It's a daily show with a wide variety of sharp fantasy minds. Check out Monday's show!

Cardinal Red

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 20:42:20 -0000

You're probably going to be able to bid on one or two Arizona Cardinals, Marvin Harrison and Kyler Murray. But should you? Charch and Brian discuss whether Cardinals are part of your end-game strategy.

Clown Shoes

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 19:55:47 -0000

Some of the biggest names in fantasy football hit the waiver wire this week...even Derrick Henry! Whaaa?! Plus, Brian and Charch explain how middle-tier players are going to end your season.

Daniels Boon

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 19:36:02 -0000

Jayden Daniels highlights a star-studded group of chopped players this week. Charch and Brian walk you through bidding advice for the 10 most-chopped players. And they help you unravel the opportunities for wideouts in San Francisco and Tampa Bay.

Breaking the $300 barrier

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 19:35:40 -0000

Savvy listeners will hear some new ceilings in the bidding recommendations from Brian and Charch as they break the $300 barrier for the first time all year.

I Want New Nabers!

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 19:41:36 -0000

Nobody started Malik Nabers last week, but his absence led him to be one of the ten most chopped players. Should you open the purse strings for one of the most promising rookie receivers in memory?

Sermon From the Hill

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 19:49:09 -0000

Shockingly, Tyreek Hill isn't among the top 10 most-chopped players this week, but you'll hear about another polarizing Dolphin who you may want to bid upon. Plus, find out if Trey Sermon a viable addition for a couple weeks.

Jauanna Dance?

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 19:49:15 -0000

Jauan Jennings exploded into box scores last week and could be available in your guillotine league. Should you open up the wallet for the talented Niners receiver? Plus, Charch and Brian walk you through the 10 most-chopped players.

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Surviving the Bloodbath

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 19:35:12 -0000

Week 2 brought a dozen brutal injuries that affected the outcome of many guillotine leagues. If you've been affected, what can you do to keep yourself alive in Week 3? Plus, should you outright drop CMC, Tua, and Puka Nacua?

The First Waiver Wire of the Year!

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 19:57:49 -0000

Some years, the Week 1 waiver wire is pretty dull, filled with boring underachievers. Not this season! Charch and Brian give you advice about how much to bid on the most important free agents in your guillotine league, including Christian McCaffrey.

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Final Four

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 22:47:14 -0000

We talk a lot about the players we love at the beginning of our drafts. But Charch and Brian are here to highlight the players you can target in the final four rounds of drafts, when all the obvious players are gone.

The ideal draft and the riskiest possible guillotine draft

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 07:02:00 -0000

Drafting from the middle of all 14 rounds, Charch talks through two very different drafts: 1) an ideal guillotine draft, emphasizing proven safety, and 2) the riskiest-possible guillotine draft. You'll learn the player traits that will help you draft a squad that'll keep your head intact.

Deep Draft Day Strategies

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 06:45:00 -0000

The best way to get chopped in September is to draft the same roster you would in a standard league. There are myriad nuances to the guillotine format that demand shifts in strategy. Charch and Brian highlight the key differences you'll need to adopt to keep your head.

It's Choppin' Time!

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 18:43:39 -0000

Guillotine season is back! Charch and Brian explain all the basics for guillotine league play and dispense some of the top-line strategies you'll need for draft day

All In!

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 20:48:13 -0000

Special guest Scott Fish joins Brian and Charch for the final Chop podcast of the 2023 season. In the final week of unrestricted bidding on chopped players, we identify the players who are worth an "all in" waiver bid.

It's Handcuff Season

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 20:30:06 -0000

Depending on your home life, it might always (or never) be handcuffing season. But in the world of guillotine leagues, it's become time to roster the backups to your star runners.

Your Team: The Anti-Yam

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 20:25:49 -0000

Yams are disgusting and totally inappropriate to serve to family and friends at any time, particularly on a national holiday. Meanwhile, your guillotine team has survived 11 chops! You've got the anti-yam fantasy team! Congrats! Almost all of the top-10 most-chopped players have major concerns that you'll want to hear before bidding.

End Game Roster Planning

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 20:31:25 -0000

We're far enough into the guillotine season that it's time to change your focus with your bidding. Charch and Brian help you determine if players should be part of your "end game" roster planning.

What?! Chiefs again?

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 20:36:44 -0000

We didn't think we'd be talking about Travis Kelce and Isiah Pacheco in consecutive shows, but here we are. We help you untangle the complicated bidding strategies for Chiefs players as they head into a bye week.

Chiefs Galore!

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 20:19:25 -0000

It's not often you can bid on Chiefs, but after Kansas City's shocking dud against Denver, you've probably got one (or more!) on the waiver wire! Charch and Brian offer bidding advice for Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes and Isiah Pacheco along with dozens of others.

THIS is why you've been saving your FAAB

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 19:25:46 -0000

You've been diligently hoarding your FAAB and finally it's time to pry open your wallet...at least a little. Some of fantasy football's biggest names are among the most-cut players and they'll cost you half as much as earlier in the year. Get advice from Brian and Charch in the most star-laden week of bidding so far this year.

Byepocalypse Part 1

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 19:40:43 -0000

Charch and Brian help you navigate the first bye week. Do you fill your roster holes by trying to land big name studs? Or do you try for a cheap one-week backup? Guidance for both strategies awaits!

Fiddy on Griddy?

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 19:26:52 -0000

Is $50 the right price for Justin Jefferson, knowing he's going to miss a month of service? Brian and Charch help unfurl the complicated situation surrounding the league's best wide receiver.

Running Up That (Tyreek) Hill

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 19:33:04 -0000

Kate Bush will be proud when you press the bidding on Tyreek Hill. But how much should you bid if you want to make a play for one of the league's most reliable fantasy producers? Guest co-host Scott Fish helps break down strategies for dozens of players.

By Now, You Know

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 19:30:24 -0000

With three weeks of data, you should know if you need to spend money or not. For those ready to crack their wallets, we've got guillotine league bidding advice for all levels of players.

Let Me Guess, You Need a Running Back

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 19:16:51 -0000

Between injury and ineptitude, it's been a disastrous year for running backs. Brian and Charch help you figure out which backs are worth spending valuable FAAB.

Cincinnati Chilly

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 19:41:10 -0000

Three notable Bengals players were among the most chopped players in the first week of guillotine action. Charch and Brian give specific advice for those players along with dozens of others. Plus they help with broad bidding advice that applies to every guillotine manager, no matter the roster.

Preseason Waiver Wire Gems

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 23:05:09 -0000

Your guillotine league draft is over, but that doesn't mean you've got to stick with those players. Charch identifies a dozen potentially-undrafted players you'll want to pick up before Sunday's games kick off. Plus, he addresses the unfortunate turn of events for Travis Kelce with TE alternatives for those who already drafted him.

Scott Fish answers the toughest questions from every round

Sun, 27 Aug 2023 21:51:35 -0000

Charch and Scott Fish talk through the trickiest questions from all 14 rounds of a guillotine draft.

Fantasy Index Draft

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 20:53:48 -0000

Charch welcomes in Colt Williams from Fantasy Index to talk through his recent guillotine draft, identifying his strategies and rationale behind the players he selected.

Is that PUP a good boy?

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 20:16:39 -0000

With 18 teams, you're always hunting for value in your guillotine league draft. Should you roll the dice on some injured players like Breece Hall, JK Dobbins and Rashod Bateman? Plus, Charch and Brian identify the right time to draft the unsigned veteran running backs.

Super Chop Mania

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 20:34:49 -0000

Super Chop is the high stakes version of a guillotine league. Learn all the ways it's different and the differing strategies from a traditional guillotine league. Plus, a first round draft that illuminates key strategy differences.

Dead To Me

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 21:41:06 -0000

In the guillotine format, avoiding landmines is even more important than unearthing sleepers. Charch and Brian highlight players who are particularly poorly suited for your guillotine league roster.

Reach-A-Round: Guillotine Style

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 15:51:18 -0000

This might be the first time anyone has use the words "guillotine" and "reach a round" together, but it's a lot more welcoming than you may think! Charch and Brian identify players worthy of reaching one round early to take in your guillotine draft, from Rounds 2 through 11.

Guillotine First Round

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 21:54:43 -0000

Guillotine league drafts are unlike any other. Brian and Charch break down the first 18 picks of a guillotine league draft to offer guidance for this unique format.

Guillotine Season Has Arrived!

Fri, 26 May 2023 20:31:33 -0000

YES! It's finally chopping time! Charch and Brian bring you everything you need to get the 2023 season underway including proven guillotine league draft strategies.

The Big Finale!

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 20:38:59 -0000

With rosters locking this week, it's our final episode of CHOP for this year. Brian and Charch offer final advice for emptying for FAAB wallet so you can dominate the final weeks of the season.

The Talking Dead

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 21:11:11 -0000

Charch has Covid and Brian's mouth is filled with Novocain. Sure, we wanted to stay in bed and sip some tea, but we're here to help guide you through a critical late-season waiver cycle. They're not the sexiest voices you'll hear today, but they'll be the most helpful.

A Bloodbath For The Ages

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 19:55:14 -0000

It was a historically bad weekend for some of the best fantasy players. It's hard to remember any week when so many elite players produced absolutely nothing. Fortunately, you're still alive and now those same players are coming up on the waiver wire. Charch and Brian help you figure out how much to bid and which players are worth an "all in" bid.

Finally, A Non-Jonathan Taylor Episode!

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 21:02:41 -0000

Aside from talking about how we're NOT talking about Jonathan Taylor, we're not talking about Jonathan Taylor. For once. Instead you get bidding strategies for a wide range of players including a deep discussion about what to do with Cooper Kupp.

Are you going all in?

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 20:54:04 -0000

Some of the NFL's best running backs just hit your waiver wire. Is it too soon to push all your chips in? Charch and Brian help you sort out whether you should make a season-defining move.

Seven Out!

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 20:00:26 -0000

After a disastrous week for Las Vegas, many of you will have a crack at Derek Carr, Davante Adams, and/or Josh Jacobs. Charch and Brian provide bidding guidance for the Raiders and all the other big name chopees. Plus, at the end, you'll hear a pretty wild idea for a sabotage drop.

The Dethroning of Prince Andrews

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 19:56:48 -0000

Thanks to four bye-week teams and a plethora of injuries, most likely, a very good team in your league just got chopped. Paul Charchian helps guide you through the bidding strategies for some of the biggest names in fantasy football.

The Brutal Bye

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 19:56:43 -0000

It's only Week 7, but it's already the toughest bye week of the entire season. With the Bills, Rams, Vikings, and Eagles on vacation, fantasy owners are tested in a whole new way. Brian and Charch provide strategies for successful bye week bidding, both for superstars and one-week helpers.

Act II of the Season Begins Now

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 19:55:21 -0000

The introduction of bye weeks kicks off Act 2 of the guillotine league season. Fantasy managers will be tested in new ways as backups become starters. Charch and Brian provide bidding advice for the upcoming bye weeks. Should you "sabotage drop" some big name fantasy players? Plus they break down the bidding strategies for the ten most-chopped players from last week.

Jonathan Taylor, the Guillotine Assassin

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 19:47:36 -0000

It's a running back-heavy edition of CHOP as Charch and Brian provide bidding strategies for the many big-name runners who got cut last week. Plus they offer specific bidding advice for all the backup runners who are getting pressed into service. And Charch puts his biggest bid of the year on Mark Andrews.

Justin Time

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 19:59:54 -0000

In back-to-back weeks Justin Jefferson has been among the most-chopped players in guillotine leagues. Brian and Charch give you specific bidding advice for Jefferson, along with dozens of other players. Plus, if you're struggling at running back, you'll get a helpful reminder about your plight.

Week 2 Bloodbath

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 21:15:39 -0000

Week 2 was a bloodbath for some of the league's biggest names, like Jonathan Taylor, Justin Jefferson, Dalvin Cook, and Kyle Pitts. Charch and Brian provide specific bidding advice for the 10 most chopped players, plus broad bidding advice that fits whatever situation you find yourself in.

The First Waiver Wire of the Year!

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 18:44:42 -0000

It's the first waiver wire run of 2022...and maybe your first guillotine waiver wire ever! Charch and Brian help you establish the right strategy for your bids, no matter how your team performed last week. You'll find bidding strategies for superstar players coming off bad season opening performances, like Alvin Kamara, Zeke, Kyle Pitts, and Aaron Rodgers.

Setting Your Week 1 Lineup

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 15:58:46 -0000

The most ignominious way to lose in fantasy football is a Week 1 beheading in your guillotine league. Charch provides insight about which kinds of players can lead to an unexpected decapitation. Plus, he highlights the bench players you should be considering over some of your weaker starters.

Last Pick Of The Draft

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 21:31:03 -0000

We're knee deep in guillotine league drafts! Charch and Brian answer your questions about a bevy of drafting questions, including options for the last pick of your draft. We break down our real life quarterback drafting strategies. And we urge you to bully your league at the tight end position.

Draft Room Blunders

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 22:13:53 -0000

Nobody is tracking guillotine league drafts closer than Charch and Brian Johnson. It's a perk of working at GuillotineLeagues.com. They've identified eight mistakes you'll want to avoid in your own drafts.

Sneaky dangerous players

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 16:10:33 -0000

Charch and Brian identify eight landmine players to avoid in your guillotine league drafts. These are players who look safe but secretly have volatility that can end your season.

Sneaky Safe Players

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 16:06:39 -0000

Above all else, guillotine leaguers need to draft safe, reliable players. Charch and Brian provide you with nine players who aren't widely considered to be safe, but should be for 2022. All nine of these players are being selected too late in fantasy drafts and you can take advantage.

Roster Composition

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 19:21:09 -0000

It's already guillotine league drafting season! Charch and Brian are here to help with roster composition tips designed to give you the best chance of survival.

It's Guillotine League Drafting Season!

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 16:19:16 -0000

You already know guillotine drafts require different strategies from regular drafts. Even so, you'll probably be surprised to hear how differently the pros handle the first round of a guillotine league draft. Join Paul Charchian and Brian Johnson as they walk through the first 18 picks of a guillotine draft.

Introducing Zombie Mode!

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 23:05:07 -0000

Introducing Zombie Mode! It's is a guillotine league but with a key difference. Instead of getting chopped, teams join a zombie horde, collaborating to take down the remaining human teams. Your goal is to be human by the end of Week 17, either by avoiding the zombie horde all year or by finding a cure, if you do become a zombie. Learn all about it!

Draft Strategies with JJ Zachariason

Tue, 24 May 2022 20:31:16 -0000

It's drafting season! Two-time guillotine league champion JJ Zachariason (@lateroundQB) shares his winning draft strategies.

Advice from Winners

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 20:32:42 -0000

There's many ways to win a Guillotine League. We talk to a Super Chop champion, David Markert, about his strategies to be the last man standing out of a field of 144 players.

You Can't Take It With You

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 20:57:54 -0000

The final episode of CHOP for the 2021 season is a free wheeling shopping spree. With the waiver wire closing after this week, you'll spend every cent you've got left. But, how do you divvy up your remaining funds? Do you go "all in" on one player or do you spread your budget across several helpers? Brian and Charch help you navigate this unique week.

The Tampa Trifecta

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 21:12:01 -0000

In a shocking week, some of fantasy football's biggest names came crashing to earth and are now available on the waiver wire. Charch and Brian help you concoct bidding strategies for the most-chopped players, including the Tampa Bay passing attack of Tom Brady, Mike Evans, and Chris Godwin. Plus, they give you guidance on some of the key backup running backs now thrust into the limelight, like Chuba Hubbard and Alexander Mattison.

Reunited And It Feels So Good

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 20:53:09 -0000

It's a Covid-free episode of CHOP as Charch and Brian are reunited after a two week absence. With only three weeks before rosters lock, it's time to spend! They offer advice for those with plenty of remaining FAAB, and those who are FAAB poor.

Week 10's "Ten Most Wanted"

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 21:55:12 -0000

Brian is flying solo for one more show, but he has you covered for bidding advice for the 10 most-chopped players (plus a bonus Twitter topic).

Halfway Home!

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 21:58:29 -0000

With Charch on the COVID reserve list, Brian is here to give you the blind bidding strategies needed for Week 10 waiver wire success in your guillotine league. Unsurprisingly, our top-10 list of most chopped players is chock full of Packers and Chiefs.

Yo, Adrian!

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 19:56:14 -0000

Charch and Brian provide bidding guidance on new Titans runner Adrian Peterson along with a dozen other superstar players who got cut this week.

Survivors Unite!

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 20:15:18 -0000

You survived the byepocalypse! And now there's a plethora of talent on the waiver wire! Brian and Charch help you figure out how much to bid upon some of the week's biggest players, including Patrick Mahomes, Tyreek Hill, Justin Jefferson, Ezekiel Elliott, and Darren Waller.

Surviving the Byepocalypse

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 20:10:43 -0000

It's a brutal six-team bye, but Paul Charchian and Brian Johnson have a wide variety of strategies for waiver wire success that will help you through this difficult week. You'll get specific dollar advice for superstar players like Mike Evans, Austin Ekeler, Nick Chubb, Alvin Kamara, Lamar Jackson and Davante Adams and many others. Plus, the introduction of a fantastic new feature at GuillotineLeagues.com that will help you with your bids.

Now We're Cookin!

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 20:13:16 -0000

Charch and Brian offer detailed bidding advice on 13 of the most-chopped players, including diverging opinions on Dalvin Cook. The bye weeks are here and you'll get advice for handling the many pitfalls that come when your best players don't play.

CMC You Again!

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 19:55:54 -0000

As feared and predicted, we're seeing Christian McCaffrey on the waiver wire again. He's one week healthier, so do you dare push all your chips in again? Plus, Charch and Brian share strong opinions about some of the other frequently chopped superstars like Dalvin Cook, Travis Kelce, CeeDee Lamb and Tom Brady. The guys help with "regular" waiver wire targets like Damien Williams, Samaje Perine, Trey Lance, and many others. Everything you need to help with your Week 5 blind bidding!

CMC SOL?

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 19:57:54 -0000

Is history repeating itself with Christian McCaffrey? Last year, CMC drained thousands of dollars of FAAB from everyone's budgets with little return. Charch and Brian give bidding recommendations for him plus Dalvin Cook, Nick Chubb, DeAndre Hopkins, and two Dallas receivers. They also talk through the advisability of bidding enough for two great tight ends.

Running Up That (Tyreek) Hill

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 19:57:54 -0000

Some huge names were chopped in Week 2, including three first rounders: Tyreek Hill, Alvin Kamara, and Jonathan Taylor. Charch and Brian offer specific advice for the most-chopped players and some of the secondary players who you'll want on your roster.

Your First Guillotine League Waiver Wire!

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 20:10:41 -0000

For many of you, this is your first-ever crack at a guillotine league waiver wire-- it's a mind-blowing experience when you can bid on players like Aaron Jones, Derrick Henry and Ezekiel Elliot. The CHOP podcast is here to offer specific bidding advice for all kinds of players, from the big name superstars to modest free agents who can round out your bench.

Everything Waiver Wire

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 20:27:30 -0000

This episode of CHOP is devoted to the guillotine league waiver wire--after all the waiver wire is the magic of a guillotine league. We explain the strategies for optimizing the waiver wire, and even give some specific bidding advice for the month of September.

Your Questions Answered!

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 23:57:16 -0000

Charch flies solo today, answering questions you submitted via Twitter. We talk about the risk profile you should target, early FAAB advice, and whether you can slough the running back position.

Surprisingly risky & safe players - TE edition

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 20:44:05 -0000

In the final of four related editions of CHOP, Brian and Charch break down three surprisingly risky and three surprisingly safe quarterbacks, specifically for guillotine leagues.

Surprisingly risky & safe players - WR edition

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 20:41:10 -0000

In the third of four related editions of CHOP, Brian and Charch break down three surprisingly risky and three surprisingly safe quarterbacks, specifically for guillotine leagues.

Surprisingly risky & safe players - RB edition

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 20:39:40 -0000

In the second of four related editions of CHOP, Brian and Charch break down three surprisingly risky and three surprisingly safe running backs, specifically for guillotine leagues.

Surprisingly risky & safe players - QB edition

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 20:37:31 -0000

In the first of four related editions of CHOP, Brian and Charch break down three surprisingly risky and three surprisingly safe quarterbacks, specifically for guillotine leagues.

The injuries that will get you chopped in September

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 00:10:38 -0000

Charch explains why training camp injuries are especially devastating to guillotine league players and offers specific advice about which dinged-up players to avoid when you're drafting.

Uncharted Territory: Drafting from the 16th, 17th, or 18th spot

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 21:06:57 -0000

Most of us have never played in a league with more than 12 teams. But most guillotine leagues have 18 teams, which means most of us have no experience drafting from positions 16, 17 or 18. Charch and Jeff Maas provide guidance for maximizing your selections when picking at the end of the first round.

Strategies from guillotine veterans

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 20:34:14 -0000

Via Twitter (@GLChop), we asked for winning strategies from guillotine league veterans--players like you. We've sorted through your answers for the best advice you've got.

Good To Great

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 20:06:44 -0000

If you love guillotine leagues, there are a massive amount of improvements at GuillotineLeagues.com, providing new ways to play and enhanced flexibility.

Top 10 Free Agent Moves for Guillotine Leaguers

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 20:27:01 -0000

Charch and Brian break down the 10 most impactful free agent moves from a guillotine league perspective.

Lessons Learned From A Season of Chopping

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 21:20:30 -0000

Welcome to a new season of CHOP! We start 2021 by looking back at the lessons learned from a full year of running thousands of guillotine leagues. Charch and Brian discuss the five key takeaways every guillotine league player needs to consider.

Last Man Standing!

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 20:53:40 -0000

It's championship week in your guillotine league! Congratulations to everyone who has gotten this far. Now, you need to keep your head intact for one...more....week. The CHOP podcast is here to help! We've identified seven players who have tricky matchups that could put you on the chopping block.

Semi-finals Players to Pause

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 21:15:21 -0000

Welcome to the semi-finals! If you're still alive in your guillotine league, you're probably one of three remaining teams, and that's a tremendous accomplishment. On this week's episode we highlight eight players with particularly tricky matchups. These are players upon whom you'll want to give extra thought before putting in your starting lineup.

Player Pause

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 19:56:50 -0000

Do you start Dalvin Cook against the best run defense in the NFL? With rosters locked in many guillotine leagues, we turn our attention to players who you normally, automatically start, but need to reconsider this week. At this stage of the season, your roster is replete with great players, so before you "set it and forget it", we'll give you reasons to consider your backups.

Last call!

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 20:06:10 -0000

It's the final week of bidding in many guillotine leagues! Which strategies should you employ when emptying your wallet? Paul Charchian covers the right way to deploy your final funds, including identifying some dangerous players who can torpedo your championship run.

Dirty Birds, Dirty Bids

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 19:31:19 -0000

After a multifaceted failure last Sunday, many Atlanta players hit the waiver wire this week. How much should you bid on Falcons like Julio Jones, Todd Gurley, Hayden Hurst and Matt Ryan? And of course, beyond Atlanta, there are several other big name players that deserve your FAAB dollars. With only a couple weeks of bidding left, we'll help you figure out which players are worthy of "all in" bids.

Sound advice

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 22:31:55 -0000

For the first time all season, a combination of Seahawks players have found their way to the waiver wire. Normally bulletproof (bladeproof?), Russell Wilson, DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, and Chris Carson were all choppable this week. Charch and Brian offer advice about how to proceed with your waiver wire bidding for the Seahawks and many of the other commonly-chopped players.

Going All In?

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 20:43:17 -0000

For the first time, guillotine leaguers need to make hard decisions about whether to go "all in" on some of the big name players who hit the waiver wire this week. Can you survive with zero dollars left? Plus, Charch and Brian Johnson offer bidding guidance on the "regular" free agents worthy of a roster spot.

The Great Outdoors Episode

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 20:49:17 -0000

It's a great week to mine wide receivers from your guillotine league's waiver wire. In most leagues, a couple big name receivers just got chopped and we'll help you navigate your bidding. Guest Mat Harrison joins Charch and Brian in the great outdoors on a blissful 70-degree day in November in Minnesota.

Know Thy Enemy

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 19:45:59 -0000

No longer are you bidding in a vacuum. We've reached a point in the season when savvy fantasy managers start paying attention to the other remaining teams. Now, it's practical to start analyzing the needs and budgets of the other teams will significantly improve your chances of landing your bids (or at least not overpaying). And as always, Charch and Brian offer bidding guidance on some of the biggest free agent names.

Whoa! THOSE GUYS are free agents?!

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 19:22:16 -0000

Admit it, you were rooting for that awesome team to get chopped....and it happened! For many guillotine leagues, this is the first week where really good teams got cut. Charch and Brian Johnson will steer you to the right bidding strategies for those brand-name players on the waiver wire.

Chasing Chase

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 14:59:37 -0000

This week's waiver wire is filled with big name players and emerging stars like Chase Claypool. How aggressively should you be bidding at this stage of the season and specifically on Claypool? Plus Charch provides bidding strategies for the 10 players most likely to hit free agency in your guillotine league.

Loosen the purse strings

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 20:07:49 -0000

For the first time, we're starting to advocate a strategy of loosening your purse strings...for some of you. Find out if you're a candidate for some heavier bidding. Also, learn about the one position that you shouldn't be bidding upon.

"Oh great, just what we needed, COVID"

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 19:33:16 -0000

The waiver wire is already a challenging display of strategy for guillotine league players. Add in the threat of cancelled games, and it becomes even more difficult. Charch and Brian help guide you to the right answers in this tricky week of bidding.

Week 2: The Catastrophic Injury Episode

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 19:27:52 -0000

A dozen notable fantasy players went down with injuries last week, making this an incredibly important week on the waiver wire. Paul Charchian and Brian Johnson offer advice for every league, including specific dollar amount recommendations for key free agents.

Your First Guillotine League Waiver Wire!

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 19:33:48 -0000

It's your first week of bidding on free agents in a guillotine league... and OMG awesome players are available! This never happens in a regular fantasy league! Do you push in all your chips or save ammo for later in the year? Get advice from guillotine veterans Paul Charchian and Brian Johnson for making the right calls with your waiver wire bidding.

Chaos atop the RB rankings!

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 19:50:12 -0000

The guillotine league season is looming and suddenly there's massive drama surrounding some of the highest-ranked running backs. Can you trust Alvin Kamara, Dalvin Cook, and/or Leonard Fournette? Is Joe Mixon significantly safer now than he was last week?

They aren't "busts"... they are season-enders!

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:44:14 -0000

In a standard league, drafting a bust is a minor inconvenience. In a guillotine league, every bust can end your season. Paul Charchian and Brian Johnson identify the eight guys who are uniquely dangerous in a guillotine format.

Not Just Another Sleeper Podcast

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 19:56:43 -0000

At this time of year, every fantasy football podcast is touting sleepers. But at CHOP, we give you *guillotine-specific* sleepers who you can find in the mid-to-late rounds of your draft.

Week 1 Jitters

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 20:54:26 -0000

From the moment you complete your guillotine league draft, you start getting nervous about Week 1 But should you change your draft strategy to help ensure you aren't the first team eliminated? Charch and Brian talk through some of the notable players with brutal Week 1 matchups.

Autopsy of a guillotine league corpse

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 16:48:45 -0000

The forensic team of Paul Charchian and Brian Johnson identify the causes of death of a guillotine league corpse--aside from the beheading, of course.

Drafting for Safety

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 16:29:20 -0000

Dud games cost heads! For guillotine leagues, the most important draft plan is to prioritize safety and consistency. Paul Charchian and Brian Johnson provide a wide variety of ways to evaluate players who will meet expectations, week in and week out.

Don't Play To Win!

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 21:50:36 -0000

Only in a guillotine league will you NOT play to win. Instead, you're playing not to lose! Reorient your thinking with the help of hosts Paul Charchian and Brian Johnson.

Introducing guillotine leagues!

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 20:20:29 -0000

The inaugural episode of CHOP describes how guillotine leagues work, why they’re different from other fantasy football formats, and why they’re so incredibly compelling, fresh, and strategic. Hosts: Paul Charchian and Brian Johnson.