Is Christian McCaffrey Worth The Risk? | BOOM Or BUST Running Backs: Draft Or Fade? (Ep. 1595)

We extensively pick apart both AFC and NFC Championship games from every angle and evaluate each relevant players' viability. How might the loss of Saints DT Sheldon Rankins affect the Rams' running game (11:56) and does Michael Thomas' (16:50) price hurt his viability in cash games. Also, does Patrick Mahomes' (29:29) relatively low price on DraftKings make him a no-brainer, is Julian Edelman (37:34) the perfect stack partner for DFS players who choose Tom Brady, and who are our locks of the week (49:26)? Sponsors: Pristine Auction - Get the best deals in sports memorabilia including signed helmets and custom jerseys with guaranteed authenticity. Enter our special giveaway for free for a chance at a T.Y. Hilton signed Colts helmet. Just go to "fantasypros.com/contest" for more information. HelloFresh - HelloFresh is a meal kit delivery service that shops, plans, and delivers step-by-step recipes and pre-measured ingredients so you can just cook, eat, and enjoy. Get $80 off your first month by going to "HelloFresh.com/PROS80" and enter "PROS80"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Tammi 201952min

We go headfirst into the action as we analyze each of this weekend's playoff games and identify which players are the best cash game or GPP options. You can't go wrong paying up for either Patrick Mahomes (5:04) or Andrew Luck (5:40) in cash games and both of their tight ends (21:08) figure to be the top two plays at the position. If you're unable to roster both Todd Gurley and Ezekiel Elliott (30:37) then who should you spend big on and is it wise to fade Tom Brady (44:04) in the playoffs? Also, just how high is Alvin Kamara's (58:56) upside against the Eagles and is Darren Sproles (1:01:02) a viable GPP play? Sponsors: Pristine Auction - Get the best deals in sports memorabilia including signed helmets and custom jerseys with guaranteed authenticity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 Tammi 20191h 9min

Today's show is spent diving straight into the first round of playoff games and giving our DFS thoughts on each relevant player in all four matchups. Andrew Luck (5:38) appears to be a must-play QB in what should be a high-scoring game, and on the other side, Lamar Miller (13:27) has a great price, but faces a tough matchup. Ezekiel Elliott (31:24) should dominate against what has recently become a soft Seahawks run defense, but his teammate Amari Cooper (36:47) may lack the consistency for fantasy players to fully trust him in cash games. Melvin Gordon's (49:40) viability may come down to his health and Jordan Howard (1:00:31) can be a sneaky good play based on his recent volume and a great matchup. Sponsors: Pristine Auction - Get the best deals in sports memorabilia including signed helmets and custom jerseys with guaranteed authenticity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Tammi 20191h 13min

The crew shares their initial thoughts on their 2019 fantasy football rankings. Together, they discuss the top options at each position, what sleepers they aim to select in drafts, and which teams will advance through each round of the NFL playoffs. How might the recent news regarding Antonio Brown (8:43) affect his draft stock, should fantasy owners still expect Christian McCaffrey (22:08) to handle the same workload next year, and how high should Travis Kelce (24:17) be taken? Is Aaron Rodgers (36:05) primed for a huge rebound, does Chris Godwin's (47:04) situation add to or take away from his sleeper status, and which teams do we pick to win every playoff game (54:47)? Sponsors: Pristine Auction - Get the best deals in sports memorabilia including signed helmets and custom jerseys with guaranteed authenticity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Tammi 20191h 4min

Dan Harris joins the fun as we unite all three hosts for an end-of-season show filled with tons of laughs, pop culture references, and solid insight on some of fantasy football's top performers. When might Patrick Mahomes get drafted next year (10:28), is Corey Davis (26:21) on the cusp of breaking out in 2019, and can Amari Cooper (38:11) be a top-three WR moving forward? Looking back upon the year that was, we examine which high-end player was the ultimate underdog (44:15), who the top late-round sleeper (54:37) was, and which athlete most deserved to be named the fantasy MVP (1:18:35).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Tammi 20191h 22min

In today's show, our crew shares their insight on their favorite cash and GPP plays for the final week of the NFL regular season. Travis Kelce (7:27 & 29:53) appears to be a must-play TE, C.J. Anderson's (14:40) matchup is slightly concerning, and Davante Adams' (20:47) consistency is worth paying up for. How good of a GPP play is DeAndre Hopkins (38:56) against Jalen Ramsey and is Aaron Rodgers (54:40) truly having a down year? Sponsors: Pristine Auction - Get the best deals in sports memorabilia including signed helmets and custom jerseys with guaranteed authenticity. Enter our special giveaway for free for a chance at a David Johnson signed Cardinals helmet. Just go to "fantasypros.com/contest" for more information. Leesa - A quality night’s sleep helps you recover from distractions faster, prevents burnout, make better decisions, improve your memory, and overall make fewer mistakes. Leesa's mission is to provide a better night's sleep for everybody. Get $160 off a Leesa mattress at leesa.com/fantasypros.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Joulu 201859min

In our final Sunday recap show of the 2018 NFL season, we take a look at each game from Saturday and Sunday afternoon and analyze how the outcomes affect the fantasy landscape moving forward. One of the most surprising Championship Week performances was from C.J. Anderson (1:23), who was less than a week removed from being a free agent. Where might Baker Mayfield (20:03) and Amari Cooper (25:04) be drafted next season, what does the future hold for Matthew Stafford (32:21) and the rest of the Lions, and is Carolina giving Christian McCaffrey (51:07) too many touches? Matchups: WAS @ TEN - 7:29 BAL @ LAC - 14:05 CIN @ CLE - 19:58 TB @ DAL - 24:25 MIN @ DET - 29:46 NYG @ IND - 36:21 JAC @ MIA - 41:05 BUF @ NE - 42:29 GB @ NYJ - 45:44 HOU @ PHI - 48:37 ATL @ CAR - 50:59 LAR @ ARI - 56:16 CHI @ SF - 59:18 PIT @ NO - 1:02:24See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Joulu 20181h 7min

Joe Holka joins us today for our DFS show and chats with us about our top cash game and GPP plays. We give our thoughts on Josh Gordon (1:41) leaving the Patriots after violating the NFL's substance abuse policy again and later evaluate who might gain relevance with his departure (39:53). The projected game script is favorable for Josh Allen (18:12) to produce, we debate Christian McCaffrey's (19:56) usefulness with Taylor Heinicke under center, and the guys praise Davante Adams (31:58) as a top option this week. Who is the better play between Zach Ertz and Eric Ebron (42:57) and would John Kelly (56:57) be a must-play in cash games if Todd Gurley sits? Sponsors: FanDuel – There’s no better way to spend your weekend than to play in daily fantasy games and FanDuel is the best place to play. New players get a free NFL contest every week until they win cash. Pick a new team each and every week and take your fantasy skills to the next level. Pristine Auction - Get the best deals in sports memorabilia including signed helmets and custom jerseys with guaranteed authenticity. Enter our special giveaway for free for a chance at a David Johnson signed Cardinals helmet. Just go to "fantasypros.com/contest" for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Joulu 20181h 7min