The 12 Biggest Busts of 2023 (Ep. 1121)

Derek Carty of ESPN is with us as we give the scoop on this weekend's best cash game (2:37) and GPP plays (38:28). Which QB is the top cash QB between Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson (11:10) and does Diontae Johnson (26:19) present the most value at his price or does the slightly more expensive Michael Thomas (24:22) present even more upside? Is this the week to utilize a contrarian stack with the Bears (48:16), especially given the upside Mitch Trubisky (42:39) and Cole Kmet (44:01) present? Sponsors: Underdog Fantasy - Underdog’s got everything -- daily fantasy Snake Drafts, season-long and playoff Best Ball, and a new easy-to-play Pick’em format. Look up Underdog Fantasy in your app store or go to underdogfantasy.com. After you make your first deposit, enter our code "FP" to support the show. With our code, they’ll honor a money-back guarantee. Love Underdog during your first month or they’ll refund you up to $100. 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. Timestamps: Pricey Cash Game Plays - 0:02:38 Derrick Henry/Alvin Kamara - 0:02:39 Jonathan Taylor - 0:04:06 Stefon Diggs - 0:08:13 Josh Allen/Lamar Jackson - 0:11:10 Mark Andrews - 0:15:48 Cash Game Value Plays - 0:18:07 Cam Akers - 0:18:13 J.D. McKissic - 0:21:17 Michael Thomas - 0:24:23 Diontae Johnson - 0:26:20 Mitch Trubisky - 0:33:31 Ben Roethlisberger - 0:34:33 Jonnu Smith - 0:36:29 GPP Gambles - 0:38:29 James Conner - 0:38:40 Terry McLaurin - 0:40:59 JuJu Smith-Schuster - 0:42:08 Mitch Trubisky - 0:42:40 Cole Kmet - 0:44:02 DST Plays - 0:46:16 WAS DST - 0:46:50 Stack of the Week - 0:48:17 Lock of the Week - 0:49:25See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 Jan 202151min

Our trio is in the house to go over their best and worst preseason calls ahead of the 2020 season. Believing in Calvin Ridley's (6:35) ascension to WR1 status was the right call, but A.J. Green (16:44) was a big disappointment for one of our analysts given not only what he expected of Green, but also the air yards and targets the wideout accrued early in the season. Drafting Corey Davis (30:26) late paid off for those who listened to Tags, but what did we get so wrong about Keenan Allen and Stefon Diggs (35:53)? What lessons were learned after missing on Justin Jefferson (41:41) and why were we all too high on Henry Ruggs (43:38)? Was Yates ultimately right on Jonnu Smith (49:13) and T.Y. Hilton (49:45)? Why were we so off on Kenyan Drake (54:57) and which of us was highest on James Robinson (1:01:20)? The show concludes with a fun exercise where we make our predictions for each round of the NFL Playoffs (1:04:08)! 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. Magic Spoon - Magic Spoon offers tasty, healthy cereal that cuts down on sugar and carbs. Go to magicspoon.com/fantasypros to grab a variety pack and try it today! And be sure to use our promo code FANTASYPROS at checkout to get free shipping. AirMedCare - If a medical emergency arises, AirMedCare Network provides members with world class emergency air transport services to the nearest hospital with NO out of pocket expenses. Visit airmedcarenetwork.com/fantasypros and use offer code FANTASYPROS to get up to a $50 Visa or Amazon gift card with a new membership. Timestamps: Calvin Ridley - 0:06:35 David Montgomery - 0:10:05 A.J. Brown - 0:11:38 A.J. Green - 0:16:44 Jordan Howard - 0:20:30 Brandin Cooks - 0:22:13 Robby Anderson - 0:26:25 Corey Davis - 0:30:25 Leonard Fournette - 0:33:06 Keenan Allen - 0:35:54 Stefon Diggs - 0:37:15 Justin Jefferson - 0:41:41 Henry Ruggs - 0:43:39 Marquise Brown - 0:47:50 Jonnu Smith - 0:49:13 T.Y. Hilton - 0:49:46 Eric Ebron - 0:50:55 Rob Gronkowski - 0:52:12 Kenyan Drake - 0:54:57 Zack Moss - 0:57:23 Josh Jacobs - 0:59:19 Evan Engram - 1:00:27 James Robinson - 1:01:20 Logan Thomas - 1:02:34 Playoff Predictions - 1:04:08 Wild Card Round - 1:04:18 Divisional Round - 1:08:14 Conference Championships - 1:10:18 Super Bowl - 1:12:21See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 Jan 20211h 15min

Today our main crew is here to show off the latest version of our addictive Perfect Draft game over at fantasypros.com/perfectdraft. Tune in as Yates and Tags go head-to-head in a battle to see who can draft the perfect 2020 fantasy roster. Be sure to listen all the way through to hear who came out on top with the better team! Think you've got what it takes to execute the perfect draft? Try your luck and give it a shot!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31 Dec 202044min

Jared Smola of DraftSharks has joined the show as we share our top DFS cash game (4:24) and GPP plays (42:51) for the final week of the NFL regular season. A.J. Brown (9:13) seems poised to expose Houston's suspect pass defense. Melvin Gordon (23:03) should produce as a workhorse against a weak defense in what should be a high-scoring affair, but will Drew Lock (37:49) try and take the reigns to prove he's worth a starting job next year? Lastly, what does Dalvin Cook's (50:15) absence this week mean for Mike Boone and Kirk Cousins? 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. Magic Spoon - Magic Spoon offers tasty, healthy cereal that cuts down on sugar and carbs. Go to magicspoon.com/fantasypros to grab a variety pack and try it today! And be sure to use our promo code FANTASYPROS at checkout to get free shipping. Timestamps: Pricey Cash Game Play - 0:04:24 Derrick Henry - 0:04:24 Justin Jefferson - 0:06:54 A.J. Brown - 0:09:13 Ryan Tannehill - 0:12:04 Lamar Jackson - 0:13:33 George Kittle - 0:15:19 Mark Andrews - 0:16:30 Cash Game Value Plays - 0:21:21 D'Andre Swift - 0:21:21 Melvin Gordon - 0:23:04 Malcolm Brown - 0:25:13 La'Mical Perine - 0:26:59 Myles Gaskin - 0:29:00 T.Y. Hilton - 0:29:49 Jamison Crowder - 0:31:35 Marvin Jones - 0:32:31 Kirk Cousins - 0:35:18 Drew Lock - 0:37:50 Irv Smith - 0:40:42 Mike Gesicki - 0:41:52 GPP Gambles - 0:42:52 Josh Jacobs - 0:42:52 Nyheim Hines - 0:44:15 Mike Williams - 0:45:20 Corey Davis - 0:46:35 Jerry Jeudy - 0:47:30 Philip Rivers - 0:48:07 Jonnu Smith - 0:49:35 Dalvin Cook/Mike Boone/Kirk Cousins - 0:50:16 DST Plays - 0:52:43 CLE DST - 0:52:48 TEN DST - 0:53:17 Stack of the Week - 0:53:50 Lock of the Week - 0:54:37See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

31 Dec 202056min

We're here to commemorate the 2020 season and recognize the players that helped us reach championship glory or left us licking our wounds. James Robinson (12:43) takes home two awards back-to-back after being a relative unknown who overcame all the odds to finish as the RB4. Aaron Rodgers (9:03 | 23:11) was a late-round QB who blazed a path to being the most valuable fantasy asset at the position and potentially the league's MVP. Even though he's still an effective fantasy signal-caller, is it time for Tom Brady (39:11) to hang 'em up? After an impressive year in both fantasy and reality where he again surpassed expectations, Aaron Jones' (47:52) gamble on himself should pay off. Who is the fantasy MVP (59:17) and which player do we think was the top waiver add in 2020 (1:02:32)? Timestamps: Jonnu Smith - 0:04:44 A.J. Brown - 0:05:46 Calvin Ridley - 0:06:41 Aaron Rodgers - 0:09:03 Ronald Jones - 0:11:35 James Robinson - 0:12:44 Adam Thielen/Justin Jefferson - 0:15:25 Amari Cooper - 0:18:51 Logan Thomas - 0:20:28 Aaron Rodgers - 0:23:12 D.K. Metcalf - 0:27:04 A.J. Brown - 0:29:07 Travis Kelce - 0:33:05 Derrick Henry - 0:35:29 Alvin Kamara - 0:37:52 Tom Brady - 0:39:12 Dak Prescott - 0:41:53 Baker Mayfield - 0:43:13 D.K. Metcalf - 0:45:23 Aaron Jones - 0:47:52 Tyler Lockett - 0:51:21 Corey Davis - 0:53:04 Michael Thomas - 0:54:44 Jonathan Taylor/David Montgomery - 0:56:27 Davante Adams - 0:58:00 Travis Kelce - 0:59:17 Dalvin Cook - 1:00:45 James Robinson - 1:01:52 Tee Higgins - 1:02:33 Mike Davis - 1:04:31See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Dec 20201h 7min

Our duo shares their thoughts on this week's NFL action for the final time this season. Just how impressive was Justin Jefferson's (8:14) rookie campaign and how high are we ranking him for next year? What was the biggest contributing factor to Josh Jacobs' (19:39) disappointing season and how do we know feel about Jonathan Taylor's (30:55) long-term value? Lastly, are all three of Carolina's fantasy-relevant wideouts (48:27) primed to remain viable options throughout 2021, or will Christian McCaffrey's return and his heavy involvement in the passing game put a damper on that? Timestamps: MIN vs. NO - 0:04:51 Saints resting players? - 0:05:14 Michael Thomas/Alvin Kamara - 0:06:13 Justin Jefferson/Adam Thielen - 0:08:15 TB vs. DET - 0:09:58 Mike Evans - 0:10:36 KC vs. NO - 0:12:23 Kyler Murray - 0:12:52 Jeff Wilson - 0:14:35 Brandon Aiyuk - 0:15:27 MIA vs. LV - 0:17:21 Tua Tagovailoa - 0:17:31 Josh Jacobs - 0:19:40 ATL vs. KC - 0:21:34 Chiefs resting? - 0:22:03 Travis Kelce - 0:23:16 Todd Gurley - 0:24:53 CLE vs. NYJ - 0:25:43 Baker Mayfield - 0:26:04 Jamison Crowder - 0:28:33 Should Jets keep Sam Darnold or draft a QB? - 0:29:02 IND vs. PIT - 0:29:49 Should PIT rest? - 0:30:26 Jonathan Taylor - 0:30:55 NYG vs. BAL - 0:33:03 Lamar Jackson - 0:33:34 Saquon Barkley - 0:35:41 CIN vs. HOU - 0:36:48 Gio Bernard - 0:37:47 Keke Coutee - 0:38:46 CHI vs. JAC - 0:39:38 D.J. Chark - 0:42:01 DEN vs. LAC - 0:42:43 Jerry Jeudy - 0:44:32 Drew Lock - 0:46:07 CAR vs. WAS - 0:48:27 CAR WRs - 0:48:27 PHI vs. DAL - 0:52:52 Michael Gallup - 0:53:49 Jalen Hurts - 0:54:32 Dallas Goedert - 0:57:02 LAR vs. SEA - 0:57:26 Jared Goff - 0:58:42See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Dec 20201h 2min

Joe Pisapia, host of the NFL DFS PreSnap Podcast, is back with us as we dissect our favorite cash game (2:28) and GPP plays (28:01)! Will Nick Chubb (6:17) feast on the Jets due to his high volume and a positive game script, or should fantasy managers proceed with some caution because of the Jets' decent run defense? Baker Mayfield (28:37) is a great DraftKings GPP option, but will he have a high enough floor to be viable in cash games? Russell Gage's (36:48 | 38:53) bevy of opportunity gives him plenty of upside as a potential contrarian GPP play, but does Kansas City's strong pass defense make him a little too risky? Lastly, the guys close the episode with their stack and lock of the week (47:04). Timestamps: Pricey Cash Game Plays - 0:02:28 Lamar Jackson - 0:03:09 Patrick Mahomes - 0:04:12 Nick Chubb - 0:06:18 Allen Robinson - 0:10:51 Calvin Ridley - 0:12:09 Travis Kelce - 0:12:46 Cash Game Value Plays - 0:15:22 Jalen Hurts - 0:15:33 David Montgomery - 0:17:35 Austin Ekeler - 0:20:23 Robert Woods - 0:21:58 Diontae Johnson - 0:23:16 Logan Thomas - 0:25:40 Dallas Goedert - 0:26:59 GPP Gambles - 0:28:01 Mitch Trubisky - 0:28:07 Baker Mayfield - 0:28:38 Gio Bernard - 0:31:49 J.K. Dobbins - 0:33:44 Austin Ekeler - 0:34:44 Rashard Higgins - 0:35:38 Russell Gage - 0:36:48 Darnell Mooney - 0:37:21 Dallas Goedert - 0:40:58 Logan Thomas - 0:42:45 DST Plays - 0:43:12 SEA DST - 0:44:07 IND DST - 0:44:53 Stack of the Week - 0:47:05 Lock of the Week - 0:47:41See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Dec 202050min

The whole crew is here to run through every single matchup and tell you who to start and fade during fantasy football's championship week! Do we immediately play George Kittle (19:29) as a top-four tight end if he ends up returning this week and should fantasy managers gamble on either Myles Gaskin (25:48) or Salvon Ahmed if Gaskin is healthy enough to suit up? Is the Steelers' defense too tough for Jonathan Taylor (42:30) and can fantasy managers get away with starting both Baltimore RBs (52:15)? Why should we be fading each Carolina WR (1:05:29) and would we feel comfortable playing Ezekiel Elliott (1:14:27) if he were to take the field facing Philadelphia? Sponsors: FanDuel - Get a 20% bonus on your first deposit — up to $500 — when you download the FanDuel fantasy app and use the code "FantasyProsPremium" Timestamps: MIN vs. NO - 0:04:10 Dalvin Cook - 0:04:10 Adam Thielen - 0:05:39 Kyle Rudolph - 0:07:18 Kirk Cousins - 0:07:42 Irv Smith - 0:08:08 Emmanuel Sanders - 0:08:52 Tyler Lockett - 0:09:35 Chris Godwin - 0:10:53 Jared Cook - 0:11:21 Drew Brees - 0:12:16 TB vs. DET - 0:12:46 Leonard Fournette - 0:12:54 TB WRs - 0:13:49 Hunter Henry - 0:15:07 Tom Brady - 0:15:48 D'Andre Swift - 0:16:21 T.J. Hockenson/Marvin Jones - 0:17:43 SF vs. ARI - 0:19:30 George Kittle - 0:19:30 Jeff Wilson - 0:21:38 Brandon Aiyuk - 0:22:30 Kenyan Drake - 0:23:21 MIA vs. LV - 0:25:48 Myles Gaskin - 0:25:48 DeVante Parker - 0:27:54 Nelson Agholor - 0:29:22 Tee Higgins - 0:31:27 ATL vs. KC - 0:32:06 Russell Gage - 0:32:13 Hayden Hurst - 0:34:10 Matt Ryan - 0:35:03 Le'Veon Bell - 0:35:57 CLE vs. NYJ - 0:37:40 Jamison Crowder - 0:37:56 Kareem Hunt - 0:38:34 Rashard Higgins - 0:40:13 IND vs. PIT - 0:42:21 Jonathan Taylor - 0:42:30 T.Y. Hilton - 0:45:41 Diontae Johnson - 0:47:26 Benny Snell - 0:48:56 Eric Ebron - 0:49:44 CHI vs. JAC - 0:49:52 Mitch Trubisky - 0:50:03 James Robinson - 0:51:08 D.J. Chark - 0:51:48 J.K. Dobbins/Gus Edwards - 0:52:16 Marquise Brown - 0:54:10 Evan Engram - 0:55:00 Wayne Gallman - 0:55:34 CIN vs. HOU - 0:56:17 David Johnson - 0:56:17 Brandin Cooks - 0:57:16 Keke Coutee/Chad Hansen - 0:58:15 Gio Bernard - 0:59:13 Tee Higgins - 1:01:17 DEN vs. LAC - 1:01:49 Melvin Gordon - 1:01:49 Tim Patrick - 1:02:28 Noah Fant - 1:02:53 Keenan Allen - 1:03:57 Tyron Johnson/Jalen Guyton - 1:04:57 CAR vs. WAS - 1:05:29 D.J. Moore - 1:05:29 Robby Anderson - 1:06:47 Mike Davis - 1:08:12 J.D. McKissic - 1:09:28 Antonio Gibson - 1:10:03 Logan Thomas - 1:10:47 PHI vs. DAL - 1:11:31 Jalen Hurts - 1:11:31 Miles Sanders - 1:12:31 Jalen Reagor - 1:13:20 Ezekiel Elliott - 1:14:28 Tony Pollard - 1:15:33 Amari Cooper - 1:16:23 Michael Gallup - 1:17:08 LAR vs. SEA - 1:18:31 D.K. Metcalf - 1:18:31 Russell Wilson - 1:19:40 Darrell Henderson - 1:21:41 TEN vs. GB - 1:23:42 Marquez Valdes-Scantling/Allen Lazard - 1:23:54 Robert Tonyan - 1:25:05 Ryan Tannehill - 1:26:15 Corey Davis - 1:27:02 Jonnu Smith - 1:28:06 BUF vs. NE - 1:28:35 John Brown - 1:29:35 Devin Singletary - 1:30:21See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Dec 20201h 33min