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

The guys explain which players they largely differ on compared to the Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR) at each position and then engage in a fun, new segment called Fantasy Fill in the Blank (49:15). Is Jared Goff (3:19) QB1 or QB2 material, does Joe Mixon (17:46) have a capped ceiling, and can David Moore (37:59) lead the Seahawks in targets? Toward the end of the show, we take a stab at naming a couple players who could be on the highest percentage of fantasy playoff rosters (59:26). 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. Plus, enter our special giveaway for free for a chance at a George Kittle signed 49ers helmet. Just go to "fantasypros.com/contest" for more information. DRAFT - Join the $3.5 million dollar best ball championship on DRAFT! All new players get a FREE entry into a best ball draft upon making their first deposit. Just search DRAFT in the app store or go to DRAFT.com and play for free with promo code FANTASYPROS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Aug 20191h 3min

Our duo opens spends the show breaking down draft strategies for all sorts of draft types and settings after examining the ramifications of A.J. Green's injury (4:33). In the redraft (15:52) portion of the podcast, we touch on how to handle two-quaterback leagues (29:36), explain the Zero RB (37:10) strategy, and share our insight into how much strength of schedule (46:51) matters. The guys also give their tips on how to best approach drafts in auction (52:12), dynasty (55:17), and best ball (58:58) formats. Sponsors: DRAFT - Join the $3.5 million dollar best ball championship on DRAFT! All new players get a FREE entry into a best ball draft upon making their first deposit. Just search DRAFT in the app store or go to DRAFT.com and play for free with promo code FANTASYPROS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Aug 20191h 8min

Sean Koerner of The Action Network gives us a hand today and together, we walk you through the players he likes more or less than the Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR) along with which athletes hold sneaky upside this season. How concerned should fantasy owners be about Sony Michel's (9:59) knee and will Tyrell Williams (19:06) be better than many expect in Oakland? How much upside does Jimmy Garoppolo (39:50) have despite the lack of rushing and what is Austin Hooper's (54:25) potential? 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. DRAFT - Join the $3.5 million dollar best ball championship on DRAFT! All new players get a FREE entry into a best ball draft upon making their first deposit. Just search DRAFT in the app store or go to DRAFT.com and play for free with promo code FANTASYPROS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Jul 20191h

Sigmund Bloom from Footballguys hops in with us to go over fantasy football's most interesting training camp battles and break down virtually every AFC North skill player's fantasy value. Will Rashaad Penny (8:17) steal the starting job from Chris Carson and what do we make of the Buccaneers' backfield (28:43)? Are the Steelers (43:40) really switching to a running back-by-committee approach this season and is Joe Mixon (54:39) primed to underperform in 2019? Sponsors: DRAFT - Join the $3.5 million dollar best ball championship on DRAFT! All new players get a FREE entry into a best ball draft upon making their first deposit. Just search DRAFT in the app store or go to DRAFT.com and play for free with promo code FANTASYPROS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Jul 20191h 1min

Our good friend, Joe Pisapia, author of the Fantasy Black Book series, has joined today to project which athletes will see their ADP rise. Phillip Lindsay (6:27) may be looking at even more touches in 2019, Marquez Valdes-Scantling (28:36) has the chance to excel if he begins the year as Green Bay's No. 2 WR, and it doesn't make sense for Jameis Winston (31:26) to be so underrated when his receivers are valued so highly. The guys later engage in some pre-game hijinx (41:24) before concluding the show with another fun Fantasy Feud (43:41) segment. Listen until the end to find out who wins! 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. Roman - With Roman, you can get erectile dysfunction medication prescribed online and delivered straight to your door. Go to "getroman.com/fantasypros" to get a free online visit and free two-day shipping.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Jul 20191h 10min

Jared Smola from DraftSharks returns to discuss which players he ranks much differently compared to our Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR). After that, we go divisional once again and analyze every important skill player in the AFC South. Where should Tyreek Hill (3:02) be selected now that he will not be suspended and what does that mean for Sammy Watkins (6:26) and Travis Kelce (8:29)? The guys later debate Tyrell Williams' (25:04) value in Oakland and explain why they don't expect elite numbers from Drew Brees (31:30) this season. Which Indy WR (47:06) will have the most fantasy relevance outside of T.Y. Hilton, can the Texans support three viable fantasy receivers (55:07), and is Leonard Fournette's (1:05:04) upside derived more from his volume or his talent? Sponsors: Manscaped - Manscaped is #1 in men's below the belt grooming. They offer precision engineered tools for your family jewels. Get 20% off and free shipping with the code FANTASYPROS at Manscaped.com. DRAFT - Join the $3.5 million dollar best ball championship on DRAFT! All new players get a FREE entry into a best ball draft upon making their first deposit. Just search DRAFT in the app store or go to DRAFT.com and play for free with promo code FANTASYPROS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Jul 20191h 8min

Our dynamic duo spends today's show giving you the skinny on their favorite high-upside running backs and wideouts. We debate exactly how much upside Dalvin Cook (6:10) has and share our thoughts on when fantasy owners should start to panic regarding Melvin Gordon (19:53) and Ezekiel Elliott. Does Lamar Miller (32:38) have stud potential in the Texans' offense and can D.J. Moore (49:15) explode as Carolina's bona fide top WR? 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Jul 20191h 3min

The crew is joined today by Eliot Crist of The Quant Edge and together they run through their top post-hype sleepers and break down every single fantasy-relevant player in the AFC West. Is Ryan Fitzpatrick (4:36) worth selecting for people who are punting the position and does his former teammate, Jameis Winston (28:53), have the potential to be a stud this year? How much should Melvin Gordon's (42:32) holdout worry fantasy owners and how do we value Royce Freeman (50:22 & 53:20) and Phillip Lindsay heading into their sophomore campaigns? 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 Jul 20191h 1min