NFL Bounce-back Candidates (Ep. 88)

Davis Mattek (host for Swolecast and TaekCast) joins forces with us as we all share our thoughts on which players make strong DFS plays. Ben Roethlisberger's high floor this week is worth paying up for (10:58) and Adrian Peterson figures to be a cheap source of guaranteed touches (19:35), but is it wrong to rank Emmanuel Sanders (27:07) above Demaryius Thomas (29:21)? In addition, Garrett Celek can be a sneaky GPP play (41:41), but can the same be said about Doug Martin (48:48), and is DeAndre Hopkins an overrated talent (53:38)? Sponsors: NFL Game Pass - Only with NFL Game Pass can you replay every game of the NFL season with full broadcast replays, 45-minute condensed games, or the all-22 coaches film. Relive every great moment from the 2018 NFL season with a 7-day free trial of NFL Game Pass. Sign up now at "nfl.com/fantasypros" DraftKings - DraftKings is the leader in one week fantasy sports. Download the app or go to DraftKings.com now and use promo code "FANTASYPROS" to sign up and make your first deposit for a free shot at $1 million dollars.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14 Sep 20181h 1min

Jeff Ratcliffe from Pro Football Focus hops on with us as we share our thoughts on which players we would consider either starting or sitting ahead of this week's matchups. Should Tom Brady owners look for alternative options this weekend (11:49) and is Jay Ajayi a glorified committee back or the bonafide top dog in that backfield (20:26)? Plus, should we panic about Amari Cooper (38:44), is Sammy Watkins already droppable (44:47), and are we overlooking Jack Doyle too much (53:57)? Sponsors: NFL Game Pass - Only with NFL Game Pass can you replay every game of the NFL season with full broadcast replays, 45-minute condensed games, or the all-22 coaches film. Relive every great moment from the 2018 NFL season with a 7-day free trial of NFL Game Pass. Sign up now at "nfl.com/fantasypros" PristineAuction.com - 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 signed Todd Gurley jersey. Just go to "fantasypros.com/contest" for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Sep 201859min

With every game from Week 1 now in the books, which players would you be wise to snag from your league's waiver wire today? We're here to tackle that question for you in-depth, but the show kicks off with us breaking down the Greg Olsen (4:17), Aaron Rodgers (6:06), Delanie Walker (8:52), Leonard Fournette (14:19), and Doug Baldwin (15:13) injuries. How much FAAB should you spend on T.J. Yeldon (21:43), who the heck is Will Dissly (25:48), and can Ryan Fitzpatrick steal Jameis Winston's job (38:32)? Plus, will Phillip Lindsay (43:25) carry significant fantasy value moving forward, and did Jordan Wilkins do enough to keep Indy's starting RB job (46:29)? Sponsors: NFL Game Pass - Only with NFL Game Pass can you replay every game of the NFL season with full broadcast replays, 45-minute condensed games, or the all-22 coaches film. Kick off the 2018 NFL season with a 7-day free trial of NFL Game Pass. Sign up now at "nfl.com/fantasypros" FanDuel - Enter FanDuel's Sunday Million for your chance to win $1 million! Submit your lineup today at "fanduel.com/league/nfl-sunday-million" RxBar - For 25 percent off your first order, visit www.rxbar.com/fantasypros and enter promo code "fantasypros" at check-out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 Sep 20181h 1min

Opening Sunday has come and gone, and it was one we likely won't forget for a long time! Joining us as our new Sunday co-host is FantasyPros writer, Dan Harris. Before diving into Sunday's games en masse, we take a small look at Thursday night's opener and analyze whether Jay Ajayi's productive performance alters his season-long outlook (4:34). Is Le'Veon Bell's return impacted by James Conner's impressive outing, and where should Conner be ranked moving forward (20:58)? Also, have we been undervaluing DeSean Jackson (35:01) and Mike Evans all along (35:51), how wrong were we about Tyreek Hill (43:38), and can Washington's offense be a lot more viable for fantasy than we thought (52:47)? Sponsors: NFL Game Pass - Only with NFL Game Pass can you replay every game of the NFL season with full broadcast replays, 45-minute condensed games, or the all-22 coaches film. Kick off the 2018 NFL season with a 7-day free trial of NFL Game Pass. Sign up now at "nfl.com/fantasypros" Leesa Mattress - 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.

10 Sep 201856min

Football is back! Doug Norrie from Daily Fantasy Sports Rankings is with us as we give our favorite cash game and GPP plays for Week 1. Before digging in, our crew takes some time to explain what DFS is (8:41) and how players should approach cash games and GPPs (9:21). How well can we expect James Conner to perform if Le'Veon Bell is absent on Sunday (14:39) and how much consideration should you give Leonard Fournette and Joe Mixon in cash games (26:44)? Are A.J. Green and Keenan Allen (42:01) two wideouts you should build your DFS lineups around, and is Andy Dalton (59:44) someone you can rely on in cash games this week? Sponsors: DraftKings - DraftKings is the leader in one week fantasy sports. Download the app or go to DraftKings.com now and use promo code "FANTASYPROS" to sign up and make your first deposit for a free shot at $1 million dollars. PristineAuction.com - 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 signed Todd Gurley jersey. Just go to "fantasypros.com/contest" for more information. VividSeats.com - Get tickets to watch your favorite NFL team at a great price. To make it even better, Vivid Seats is offering FantasyPros listeners an exclusive discount. Enter promo code "FANTASYPROS" for 10% off your first ticket order with Vivid Seats.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 Sep 20181h 17min

The NFL season is finally upon us! We'll be here before the first game each week to give you our thoughts on which guys you should start in your lineup or sit on your bench for the week. Before getting into the meat of the show, we break down some depth chart news and give you the latest on the Le'Veon Bell holdout (15:43). Should fantasy owners be concerned about Philip Rivers' historically underwhelming performances against Kansas City (25:59), and how problematic will Tennessee's run defense be for Kenyan Drake (32:47)? Also, is Sterling Shepard a startable wideout against Jacksonville (53:33), and which tight end should you be looking to stream if you're in a pinch (58:06)? Sponsors: PristineAuction.com - 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 signed Todd Gurley jersey. Just go to "fantasypros.com/contest" for more information. NFL Game Pass - Only with NFL Game Pass can you replay every game of the NFL season with full broadcast replays, 45-minute condensed games, or the all-22 coaches film. Kick off the 2018 NFL season with a 7-day free trial of NFL Game Pass. Sign up now at "nfl.com/fantasypros" FanDuel - Check out FanDuel's free new Survivor contest. Pick one team to win each week for your chance at $250,000. Select your team now at "fanduel.com/campaign-nfl-survivor"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 Sep 20181h 6min

Tom Federico and David Hess from TeamRankings.com join us to share which strategies work best for being the last person standing in survivor pools (13:35) and winning your pick 'em contest (29:41). The last 20 minutes of the show are dedicated to breaking down our projections from last year (42:30), diving into our predictions for the new season (50:20) like whether the Jaguars are Super Bowl bound (52:39), and giving our most confident picks against the spread for Week 1 (55:42). Sponsors: TeamRankings.com - Give yourself an edge in betting and football pools. Gain a 10% discount on survivor picks, pick 'em contest picks, and betting predictions at "teamrankings.com/fantasypros"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 Sep 20181h 5min

With the regular season quickly approaching, our hosts explore which commonly unowned players you would be wise to hold on to. However, we start the show going over the Khalil Mack trade (3:25 & 13:51) and debating who steps up in Jerick McKinnon's absence (7:24). Why does DeVante Parker (22:32) deserve to be rostered in all fantasy leagues? Does Anthony Miller have more upside than Chris Godwin (30:18)? How high is Corey Clement's potential (45:16) in Philadelphia if Jay Ajayi were to miss time? Sponsors: PristineAuction.com - 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 signed Todd Gurley jersey. Just go to "fantasypros.com/contest" for more information. NFL Game Pass - Only with NFL Game Pass do you get every out-of-market preseason game LIVE. Kick off the 2018 NFL season with a 7-day free trial of NFL Game Pass. Sign up now at "nfl.com/fantasypros"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Sep 20181h 6min