DFS Lineup Advice: Week 1 (Ep. 250)

If you're into accurate predictions, you won't want to miss this episode. We've got one of the top experts in the fantasy football industry, Jake Ciely (RotoExperts), joining us today. It's an episode filled with debates as we look at Jake's rankings and compare them to the Expert Consensus Rankings (33:48). Listen in as we get his take on all the latest news topics including Jay Cutler (4:22), Anquan Boldin (15:46), and Josh Doctson (18:50), as well as a couple deep sleepers that nobody's talking about (31:35) & (54:55). Sponsors: TeamStake.com - Get fully customizable payment collection and payout distributions for your league at no charge. It's safe, free, and easy to use. YouRulz.com - A new, fully unique way of playing fantasy football with total league customization – unlike any other fantasy site. Manage your team live during a game just like real football. Visit FantasyPros.com, the best source for Expert Consensus Rankings - Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/fpros-subscribe - Follow us on Twitter: @FantasyPros - Support the podcast and subscribe: podcast.fantasypros.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8 Aug 201757min

In fantasy drafts, there are high risk players worth taking a shot on (19:11), and then there are high risk players you should simply just avoid altogether (43:35). We're naming players on both sides of the spectrum with Matt Camp of Bleacher Report. Before we get into that, listen in as we discuss whether you should factor in bye weeks when drafting (2:44), Ryan Tannehill's injury and what kind of trickle down effect it could have (5:10), and what to make about the RB chatter in Green Bay (6:32). Sponsors: TeamStake.com - Get fully customizable payment collection and payout distributions for your league at no charge. It's safe, free, and easy to use. YouRulz.com - A new, fully unique way of playing fantasy football with total league customization – unlike any other fantasy site. Manage your team live during a game just like real football. Visit FantasyPros.com, the best source for Expert Consensus Rankings - Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/fpros-subscribe - Follow us on Twitter: @FantasyPros - Support the podcast and subscribe: podcast.fantasypros.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 Aug 20171h 4min

The sound of pads crashing against one another is back and with it comes new injuries that have fantasy implications. Joining us in this episode is Raymond Summerlin of Rotoworld and we're touching on the latest news (9:06), discussing some of the safer picks you can make in the later rounds (13:12), then we jump into our fact or fiction game (19:23). Does Todd Gurley have a higher floor and ceiling than Jay Ajayi/Jordan Howard (22:35)? Will Michael Thomas be a top-3 WR next season (27:02)? We're answering these questions and more including what you should avoid doing ahead of, and during your draft (51:24). Sponsors: TeamStake.com - Get fully customizable payment collection and payout distributions for your league at no charge. It's safe, free, and easy to use. YouRulz.com - A new, fully unique way of playing fantasy football with total league customization – unlike any other fantasy site. Manage your team live during a game just like real football. Visit FantasyPros.com, the best source for Expert Consensus Rankings - Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/fpros-subscribe - Follow us on Twitter: @FantasyPros - Support the podcast and subscribe: podcast.fantasypros.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Aug 20171h 7min

It's that time again and we're mock drafting using PPR scoring. We've got Dan Clasgens of Pro Football Focus joining us today as we each pick from a different position using our mock draft simulator (19:25). Listen in as we each discuss our picks as well as talk about a few of the latest news items including the Ravens and Colin Kaepernick (10:41), and Sean Payton's comments about Alvin Kamara (16:30). Sponsors: PristineAuction.com - Get authentic, affordable collectibles, and start bidding on items now for free. Sign up for a free account and select FantasyPros as the source. RTSports.com/pros - Play full season fantasy football with top payouts complete with various contest formats, live online drafts or auctions, and fully customized private/home leagues with an award-winning commissioner service. FantasyJocks.com - The best place to get your league a championship belt, trophy, or rings. Take your league to the next level with these high quality prizes. Visit FantasyPros.com, the best source for Expert Consensus Rankings - Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/fpros-subscribe - Follow us on Twitter: @FantasyPros - Support the podcast and subscribe:podcast.fantasypros.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Aug 201754min

The weekend is here and so is Dave Richard from CBS Sports! Listen in as we dive into Dave's rankings and find out why he's higher and lower on certain players compared to our Expert Consensus (3:26). We're also giving our dissenting opinions on the QB position as we go down all the tiers (26:32). Sponsors: PristineAuction.com - Get authentic, affordable collectibles, and start bidding on items now for free. Sign up for a free account and select FantasyPros as the source. RTSports.com/pros - Play full season fantasy football with top payouts complete with various contest formats, live online drafts or auctions, and fully customized private/home leagues with an award-winning commissioner service. FantasyJocks.com - The best place to get your league a championship belt, trophy, or rings. Take your league to the next level with these high quality prizes. Visit FantasyPros.com, the best source for Expert Consensus Rankings - Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/fpros-subscribe - Follow us on Twitter: @FantasyPros - Support the podcast and subscribe:podcast.fantasypros.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 Jul 20171h 4min

The one and only Ross Tucker is taking time to join us on today's show. Listen in as we fire off some over/under questions at him to see where he stands on a few intriguing players (5:49). We're also nailing down the 3rd and 4th rounds of a draft which can often lead to the toughest decisions. Should you reach for someone you like, or stick with the rankings (35:23)? Listen in for the answer. Sponsors: PristineAuction.com - Get authentic, affordable collectibles, and start bidding on items now for free. Sign up for a free account and select FantasyPros as the source. RTSports.com/pros - Play full season fantasy football with top payouts complete with various contest formats, live online drafts or auctions, and fully customized private/home leagues with an award-winning commissioner service. FantasyJocks.com - The best place to get your league a championship belt, trophy, or rings. Take your league to the next level with these high quality prizes. Visit FantasyPros.com, the best source for Expert Consensus Rankings - Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/fpros-subscribe - Follow us on Twitter: @FantasyPros - Support the podcast and subscribe:podcast.fantasypros.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Jul 20171h 6min

Training camps are about to start and the season is getting closer. Joining us on the show today is J.J. Zachariason of numberFire to settle some heated debates between Bobby and Tags (10:56). It's a fun one as we get some closure on a few names like Keenan Allen (11:16), Brandon Marshall (26:38), and Amari Cooper (31:35). Afterward, listen in as we tackle all the notable training camp battles including the Bengals (41:49), Jets (53:44), and Redskins backfields (1:01:10). Sponsors: PristineAuction.com - Get authentic, affordable collectibles, and start bidding on items now for free. Sign up for a free account and select FantasyPros as the source. RTSports.com/pros - Play full season fantasy football with top payouts complete with various contest formats, live online drafts or auctions, and fully customized private/home leagues with an award-winning commissioner service. Visit FantasyPros.com, the best source for Expert Consensus Rankings - Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/fpros-subscribe - Follow us on Twitter: @FantasyPros - Support the podcast and subscribe:podcast.fantasypros.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Jul 20171h 4min

We're up to 3 episodes a week now and we're finishing the week strong naming our favorite undervalued players! We've got Jim Sannes of numberFire joining us as we each name a running back (3:27), wide receiver (17:43), tight end (28:38), and quarterback (34:51) that could provide you great value. Make sure to check this one out as we're also answering some of your questions from the listener mailbag (42:00). Sponsors: PristineAuction.com - Get authentic, affordable collectibles, and start bidding on items now for free. Sign up for a free account and select FantasyPros as the source. RTSports.com/pros - Play full season fantasy football with top payouts complete with various contest formats, live online drafts or auctions, and fully customized private/home leagues with an award-winning commissioner service. Visit FantasyPros.com, the best source for Expert Consensus Rankings - Subscribe to our YouTube channel: bit.ly/fpros-subscribe - Follow us on Twitter: @FantasyPros - Support the podcast and subscribe:podcast.fantasypros.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Jul 201757min