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

On today's show, we break down each RB2-caliber back and examine every fantasy-relevant player in the NFC North. What is the likelihood of Damien Williams (8:23) being stuck in a timeshare and does Marlon Mack (16:22) have more upside and safety than Aaron Jones? The guys later explain why Mitch Trubisky (32:29) is a better QB than Cam Newton, shed light on why Aaron Rodgers (55:14) should be ranked as the QB1 and when he should be taken, and share the risk with selecting Kerryon Johnson (1:13:20). 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 Travis Kelce signed Chiefs helmet. Just go to "fantasypros.com/contest" for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9 Jul 20191h 16min

Our dynamic duo begins the show by breaking down their top players to avoid in drafts this summer before they dig deep into NFC South fantasy analysis. Tyler Lockett's (11:21) efficiency in 2018 may not be sustainable, Le'Veon Bell's (16:17) offense and coach could hold him back, and Seattle's lack of pass attempts doesn't bode well for Russell Wilson (30:26). Would it be surprising if Alvin Kamara (40:23) finished as the RB1, is Cam Newton's (58:53) rushing upside eroding, and how high is Ronald Jones' (1:06:10) ceiling? 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 Travis Kelce signed Chiefs helmet. Just go to "fantasypros.com/contest" for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 Jul 20191h 17min

On today's show, we break down who we're picking in the first round of fantasy drafts and take a deep dive through the NFC West alongside our guest, Jared Smola from DraftSharks. Who should fantasy owners grab first overall (1:11), how early should you consider taking Travis Kelce (10:10), and is health the only thing standing between Dalvin Cook (21:03) and rock-solid RB1 production? Who is the first Rams WR (37:14) owners should select in drafts, and is there any hope that Russell Wilson (39:39) gets more pass attempts in 2019? Does any 49ers RB (48:11) have a chance to become a consistent fantasy producer, and how much upside does Kyler Murray's (53:50) rushing give him? 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 Travis Kelce signed Chiefs helmet. Just go to "fantasypros.com/contest" for more information. 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.

2 Jul 20191h 3min

Kyle Yates, writer for The Fantasy Footballers, hops on with us as we take part in a half-PPR draft and explain the rationale behind our picks. Each expert selects a wide receiver to start the draft (2:57). Kyle is torn between James White (20:14) and Rashaad Penny, who we have an in-depth conversation about later in the draft (28:00). How concerned should owners who want Eric Ebron (24:22) be about Jack Doyle's return from injury? Stay tuned to find out who won the draft. The guys answer a couple listener mailbag questions at the end of the show, the second of which asks whether you should be worried about A.J. Green's (42:53) difficult schedule? 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 Travis Kelce signed Chiefs helmet. Just go to "fantasypros.com/contest" for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Jun 201947min

Justin Boone, lead fantasy analyst for theScore, hops on with us as we take a look at 2019's riskiest players and decide who is slated to boom or bust. Where should Eric Ebron (13:29) get taken in drafts this preseason and are people overlooking Hunter Henry's (19:26) upside? Was Derrick Henry's (33:17) late-season burst misleading, and does Kyler Murray (1:02:14) have a higher chance of producing elite QB1 numbers or being a total dud? 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 Travis Kelce signed Chiefs helmet. Just go to "fantasypros.com/contest" for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Jun 20191h 8min

This episode is a hot one as we've got Joe Pisapia on with us to give our bold predictions for the upcoming fantasy season. Do you believe that Saquon Barkley could finish outside the top six running backs (9:03)? Is Deshaun Watson going to outscore Patrick Mahomes (23:50), and what are the chances that Derrick Henry leads the league in rushing (46:29)? We're getting bold while backing up our predictions and close out the show with Tags and Joe facing off in Fantasy Feud (53:42). 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. Plus, enter our special giveaway for free for a chance at a Travis Kelce signed Chiefs helmet. Just go to "fantasypros.com/contest" for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Jun 20191h 10min

We're starting a new series breaking down each division's fantasy relevant players to provide a deeper dive into some names that you may not hear about as often. Is Michael Gallup being overlooked as the No. 2 in Dallas (6:40), who else is valuable in the Philly receiving corps (15:46), should you draft Jordan Howard/Miles Sanders (26:29), what about Adrian Peterson/Derrius Guice (31:32)? Thinking about playing in a superflex league or trying out Zero RB or Late-Round QB strategies? Get the lowdown on how to approach each one (44:14). 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. Plus, enter our special giveaway for free for a chance at a Travis Kelce signed Chiefs helmet. Just go to "fantasypros.com/contest" for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Jun 20191h 4min

Brandon Funston of The Athletic joins us for some fun and we're mock drafting with Half-PPR settings to give you a look at our thought process when making picks. With the 2nd, 4th, and 5th picks, all three guys start off with running backs (6:14). Brandon gets his guy in the second round with Josh Jacobs (13:30) and we talk more about why he's the one guy he's going after in all drafts (55:09). Bobby goes QB & TE with back-to-back picks in the 5th/6th, but is that a sound strategy (25:58)? Will there be enough targets in Houston for all three WRs (33:04)? Devin Singletary could be the guy and LeSean McCoy could be cut (38:50), while Tags does the Vance dance with the situation in Pittsburgh (39:31). 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. Plus, enter our special giveaway for free for a chance at a JuJu Smith-Schuster signed Steelers helmet. Just go to "fantasypros.com/contest" for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 Jun 20191h 3min