Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 4 + Calvin Ridley's Breakout (Ep. 260)

Mike Tagliere (@MikeTagliereNFL) of Pro Football Focus joins the show to discuss his rankings versus the Expert Consensus heading into Week 16. Topics include: 2016 MVP picks (1:04); rankings for quarterbacks (8:26), running backs (16:25), wide receivers (29:36), tight ends (36:51), and defenses (42:04).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Des 201644min

Dan Clasgens (@DanClasgens) of GetSportsInfo.com joins us to chat about the waiver wire for fantasy football championship matchups in Week 16. We begin with 'three truths and a lie', a game where Bobby gives Dan three truths and one lie, and Dan must determine the lie (1:59) and move on to wide receiver waiver wire options (6:09); running backs (22:09); streaming tight ends (26:48); streaming quarterbacks (29:53); and streaming defenses (32:45).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Des 201639min

Derek Farnsworth, otherwise known as Notorious (@RG_Notorious) in DFS circles, chats with host, Bobby Sylvester about Week 15's DFS slate. The pair starts with quarterbacks (2:10) and are both high on Matt Ryan, Tyrod Taylor and Joe Flacco. When they transition to running backs (9:47), Derek is a big believer in running out both David Johnson and Le'Veon Bell. They also break down Kenneth Farrow and a handful of other intriguing running backs. Derek and Bobby have different opinions about the top wide receivers (18:52), then dive into some cheaper plays like Sammy Watkins and Stefon Diggs that could help listeners this week. When chatting about tight ends (27:44), Bobby gets really excited about LaDarius Green, while Derek mentions several interesting plays. Finally, they wrap up the conversation (30:28) by discussing defensive units and their favorite stacks of the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 Des 201636min

James Koh (@JamesDKoh) joins the show to discuss Week 15 rankings and the fantasy playoffs. Topics include: Week 15 quarterback matchups (2:12); San Diego's backfield (5:28); Adrian Peterson's possible return (7:57); high-end wide receiver injuries (10:43); if Dak Prescott and Marcus Mariota are worthy of starting this week in your playoff matchup (14:35); Kenneth Dixon's role in the Baltimore offense (23:22); if Mike Gillislee is worth a dart throw (27:01); if Allen Robinson, DeAndre Hopkins or A.J. Green are worth starting in a fantasy playoff matchup (29:35); Taylor Gabriel's place in the Atlanta receiving corps (33:35); and if you should start Donte Moncrief or Malcolm Mitchell despite their tough opponents (36:56).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 Des 201642min

Jeff Ratcliffe (@JeffRatcliffe) of ProFootballFocus.com joins the show to break down Week 14 and look ahead to waiver wire additions for week 15. Topics include: Matt Forte's injury and the Jets' backfield (3:15); Melvin Gordon's injury and how it impacts the San Diego backfield (6:00); Robbie Anderson's stretch of solid performances (8:20); the running back situation in Green Bay and Detroit (10:42); Dontrelle Inman's emergence in the San Diego passing game and if he or Marqise Lee are worthy pickups (13:22); Allen Robinson and DeAndre Hopkins' dynasty value (19:53); what to do with Tyler Lockett (19:48); streaming defenses in the fantasy playoffs (24:03); and tight ends worth streaming in your playoff matchups (28:22).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 Des 201635min

Doug Norrie (@DougNorrie) of Daily Fantasy Sports Rankings joins the show to discuss daily fantasy sports contests for Week 14. Topics include advice for: quarterbacks (3:02); running backs (21:24); wide receivers (32:09); tight ends (45:05); defenses (49:33); and stacks (52:43).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9 Des 201658min

Chris Harris (@HarrisFootball) from HarrisFootball.com joins the show to discuss his Week 14 rankings compared to the Expert Consensus. Topics include: Jeremy Maclin's return possibly making an impact on Tyreek Hill's production (0:51); Derek Carr (2:28); Jameis Winston (6:37); Tom Brady (11:00); Marcus Mariota (13:23); Devontae Booker (16:30); Todd Gurley (18:25); Theo Riddick (22:39); Devante Adams (25:37); Tyrell Williams (28:04); Randall Cobb (30:50); Sterling Shepard (33:05); Cameron Brate (35:25); Vernon Davis (37:35); Hunter Henry (39:53); and defenses (43:26).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8 Des 201647min

Scott Pianowski (@scott_pianowski) from Yahoo! Sports joins the pod to break down Week 13 and look ahead to some waiver wire pickups for Week 14. Topics include: Thomas Rawls' big game on Sunday night and how that impacts the Seahawks' offense moving forward (0:37); the Detroit offense (2:08); AFC playoff talk (4:59); and waiver wire pickups for Week 14 (8:28).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 Des 201625min