Gronkowski and Edelman hype Cam Skattebo, the ex-ASU star now transitioning to the NFL with the New York Giants, in a lively Dudes On Dudes episode. Skattebo’s blend of burst and brute TD celebrations catches the eye, sparking chatter about his real-world fantasy upside as a rookie backfield presence.

Gronkowski’s admission of nearly rooting for ASU echoes the kind of hype ceiling Skattebo carries—a player whose college success and explosive style could translate into late-season fantasy leverage for dynasty managers and bettors chasing breakout potential in a crowded Giants backfield.

Drake Maye sparked a 23-20 Patriots upset of the Bills, delivering a poised, late-drive win as New England leaned on efficiency and a clutch 52-yarder from Borregales. Over four weeks, Maye owns an NFL-best 86.0% adjusted completion rate per PFF, signaling elite accuracy and a high ceiling for fantasy managers. A crucial moment: Maye evades a sack with a stiff arm, hits Diggs for a first down, then Borregales seals it—sparking rave takes from Benkert, Breer, Brady and Gronkowski about a budding Patriots future.

The chatter around Maye grew loud as Brady praised Hunter Henry and a rising Maye ceiling, Gronkowski added a wow, and analysts flagged Maye as the future anchor of the offense. It’s a night that redefines the Patriots’ post-Brady trajectory and sets up a fantasy-era storyline to monitor weekly.

Brady and Gronkowski’s live TV banter echoes their on-field bond, as Brady hides a seamless Gronkowski roast while analyzing Drake Maye’s early efficiency. The jab about the “greatest tight end” in Patriots history, a dig at Hunter Henry, lands with practiced ease and humor, hinting at a wider Patriots tight end landscape. The piece nods to Brady and Gronk’s shared era, marked by 104 touchdowns and four Super Bowls, and ties it to today’s fantasy and narrative context.

It underscores how bromances off the field can shape perception and betting angles, while tracing Maye’s influence in New England and the TE depth that could buoy fantasy lineups. The overall beat blends legacy, humor, and potential future value for Patriots’ fantasy structures.

Gronkowski floated a bold fix for Cleveland’s QB scene: trade Joe Flacco to the Cincinnati Bengals for a veteran boost and elevate Shedeur Sanders to No. 2 behind Dillon Gabriel. The Browns, 1-3, lean into the future, letting Sanders develop behind Gabriel while evaluating long-term options.

The idea spotlights a broader NFL play: pairing veteran steadiness with young upside to stabilize a contending or rebuilding unit. Gronk’s take hints at how much leverage a single QB move can wield on both teams’ trajectories this season.