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

Matt Waldman, creator of Rookie Scouting Portfolio, is on with us today to go over which RBs and QBs we should be watching closely during the NFL Combine. How much can Zack Moss (10:58) boost his draft stock with a strong combine and what concerns do we have regarding this draft's top consensus back, D'Andre Swift (17:33)? Also, what is the importance of the combine for quarterbacks and which passers are expected to have the best performance or be impacted the most by their combine showing (28:45)? Sponsors: Grammarly - Thanks to Grammarly for supporting our podcast. For 20% off a Grammarly premium account, go to grammarly.com/fantasypros.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Feb 202032min

The guys break down last season's biggest breakouts and whether their production is sustainable heading into 2020. Can Derrick Henry (4:40) reach 2,000 rushing yards, how high should Austin Ekeler (16:36) be taken, and is Courtland Sutton (19:21) now a bona fide WR1? We later dive into the listener mailbag (35:40) and tackle a plethora of interesting questions, like how to keep people engaged in redraft leagues all season long (36:52) or whether timers for people in offline drafts is a good idea (54:10)? Sponsors: Pristine Auction - Get the best deals in sports memorabilia including signed helmets and custom jerseys with guaranteed authenticity. Enter registration code "FantasyPros" when you sign up to receive a free $5 credit. Bespoke Post - Start a new routine to upgrade your everyday life with a monthly Box of Awesome from Bespoke Post. Get 20% off your first monthly box when you sign up at BoxofAwesome.com and enter the code "fantasypros" at checkout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Feb 202058min

Our new analyst, Kyle Yates, makes his debut as a member of the FantasyPros squad by sharing his thoughts with the guys on the most interesting stats from last season. Is Lamar Jackson primed to regress in 2020 (3:50) and what do we make of Curtis Samuel (18:01) after a perplexing 2019 campaign? Should we start viewing Ryan Tannehill (38:15) as an elite QB and can his top wideout, A.J. Brown (50:16), sustain his production from last season? Sponsors: Pristine Auction - Get the best deals in sports memorabilia including signed helmets and custom jerseys with guaranteed authenticity. Enter registration code "FantasyPros" when you sign up to receive a free $5 credit. Grammarly - Thanks to Grammarly for supporting our podcast. For 20% off a Grammarly premium account, go to grammarly.com/fantasypros.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 Feb 20201h 2min

The Super Bowl is just days away and we've got Ian Hartitz on the show to talk about all our favorite prop bets heading into the big event. Will the two teams hit the over or under (3:21) and is Emmanuel Sanders bound to have more than 2.5 receptions (10:50)? With the potential for a big return, is it smart to wager on Deebo Samuel scoring the first touchdown (14:09)? As with any Super Bowl, there are more than a few non-sporting related props that are always entertaining (26:11). We're wrapping up the show by tackling your mailbag questions (37:44). Enjoy the big game! Sponsor: Pristine Auction - Get the best deals in sports memorabilia including signed helmets and custom jerseys with guaranteed authenticity. Enter registration code "FantasyPros" when you sign up to receive a free $5 credit. ThriveFantasy - Come #PropUp on ThriveFantasy for the Big Game! Get the daily fantasy sports app for player props. Use promo code PROS when you sign up today and you will receive an instant match up to $25 on your first deposit! Grammarly - For 20% off a Grammarly premium account, go to Grammarly.com/fantasypros. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31 Jan 20201h 8min

The Super Bowl is just days away, but it's never too early to start thinking about the next fantasy football season. We've brought in NFL Network's Adam Rank to have some fun as we think through the prospects of what our 2020 fantasy team could look like. How early do you take Michael Thomas (4:40) and has the tight end position proven that you need to take one in the first two rounds (8:44)? Odell Beckham Jr. (11:25) and JuJu Smith-Schuster (13:01) are the perfect bounce-back candidates. How should we feel about Mike Williams' value with Philip Rivers potentially out the door (24:45) and is Justin Jackson in a good position to break out (38:08)? Sponsors: Pristine Auction - Get the best deals in sports memorabilia including signed helmets and custom jerseys with guaranteed authenticity. Enter registration code "FantasyPros" when you sign up to receive a free $5 credit. DraftKings – The world’s leading daily fantasy sports brand. Download the DraftKings app NOW and use code FANTASYPROS. For a limited time, both new and existing users can get a deposit bonus up to $500. Manscaped - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code FANTASYPROS at Manscaped.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 Jan 202054min

Jared Smola from DraftSharks has returned to fully analyze both conference championship games with us. Together, we identify the weekend's top DFS plays from the two-game slate. Is it wise to take a chance on Sammy Watkins (11:44) if you need to save money, how much better of an RB play is Derrick Henry (22:41) than the rest of the field, and can Jamaal Williams (44:32) pay dividends as a GPP option? The trio also sheds light on their predictions for both conference championships and the Super Bowl (33:45). Sponsors: Pristine Auction - Get the best deals in sports memorabilia including signed helmets and custom jerseys with guaranteed authenticity. Enter registration code "FantasyPros" when you sign up to receive a free $5 credit. DraftKings – The world’s leading daily fantasy sports brand. Download the DraftKings app NOW and use code FANTASYPROS. For a limited time, both new and existing users can get a deposit bonus up to $500.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 Jan 202052min

Joe Holka from The Fantasy Footballers has come back to break down this week's best DFS plays with us. Are either Jimmy Garoppolo and Kirk Cousins (5:06) worth using in your lineups and what should we do with Derrick Henry (22:27)? Can Deshaun Watson (37:30) break the slate against the Chiefs' solid defense and is it wise to use Davante Adams (55:01) in cash games? Sponsors: Pristine Auction - Get the best deals in sports memorabilia including signed helmets and custom jerseys with guaranteed authenticity. Enter registration code "FantasyPros" when you sign up to receive a free $5 credit. Future - Future offers the most personal training experience ever using elite coaches and 1-on-1 digital training. Sign up for Future today at tryfuture.com/fantasypros to get 50% off your first month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 Jan 20201h 2min

The guys are back to bring you a taste of their early rankings for the 2020 season and we've got Justin Boone from theScore with us to shed light on his rankings as well. Where should you take Derrick Henry (8:21) after his huge second half, how high up can Michael Thomas (22:44) be drafted, and would it be smart to trust Odell Beckham (28:07) again? Is Lamar Jackson (45:40) primed to be a first-round fantasy selection and can Kyler Murray (50:53) make a big second-year leap? Sponsors: Pristine Auction - Get the best deals in sports memorabilia including signed helmets and custom jerseys with guaranteed authenticity. Enter registration code "FantasyPros" when you sign up to receive a free $5 credit. DraftKings – The world’s leading daily fantasy sports brand. Download the DraftKings app NOW and use code FANTASYPROS. For a limited time, both new and existing users can get a deposit bonus up to $500.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9 Jan 20201h 7min