What Should We Do With JK Dobbins? | The Biggest Fantasy Football Questions for Week 17 (Ep. 1505)

Former NFL head coach Jeff Fisher jumps on with us to shed some light into a variety of topics that could affect how fantasy managers evaluate players. With no preseason, how hard is it for players to come into a new system and make an impact in year one (4:25), and is there any reason to worry about the chemistry between QBs and WRs who haven't played together (8:37)? What is the biggest thing fantasy analysts miss when projecting games (15:38) and does the QB or the coach have more input into who gets targets (17:16)?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 Aug 202030min

Kickoff is in less than two weeks! Dominate your draft with some in-depth analysis from us and our guest, Ian Hartitz of Pro Football Focus, on which middle and late-round players have the upside to win you a title! At the top, we touch on Joe Mixon (2:59) missing practice again and whether fantasy managers should be concerned. Joe Burrow (6:41) has a good chance to be the seventh rookie passer since 2010 to post QB1 numbers and Damien Harris (18:57) is a late-round rusher who has a shot at seeing 15+ touches a week. Does J.K. Dobbins (34:17) have elite RB1 potential if anything ever happens to Mark Ingram and is a WR2-caliber season in the cards for Diontae Johnson (46:12) now that Ben Roethlisberger is back? Sponsors: Omaha Steaks - Omaha Steaks isn’t just “steak” ... it’s the BEST STEAK OF YOUR LIFE. Guaranteed! When you order the Grand Summer Grill-Out Package THIS WEEK you’ll also get 4 Jumbo Franks and 4 Omaha Steaks Burgers FREE to complete your steakhouse experience. Visit OmahaSteaks.com and type FANTASYPROS in the search bar to shop Summer Grill Packs today. OwnersBox - The new wave of fantasy sports is finally here. Be the FIRST to try Weekly Fantasy Sports! Go to www.ownersbox.com/fantasypros and sign up for their exclusive beta right now! Each user who signs up will receive 100 OwnersBucks that can be used to enter contests RISK-FREE and will convert to cash when real-money contests begin! Players: Joe Mixon - 0:02:59 Giovani Bernard - 0:05:03 Trayveon Williams - 0:05:03 Ronald Jones - 0:05:40 Joe Burrow - 0:06:42 Gardner Minshew - 0:10:37 Cam Newton - 0:13:46 Damien Harris - 0:18:57 Kareem Hunt - 0:22:45 Alexander Mattison - 0:26:31 Latavius Murray - 0:29:27 J.K. Dobbins - 0:34:18 Anthony Miller - 0:39:45 Brandin Cooks - 0:42:33 Will Fuller - 0:44:33 Diontae Johnson - 0:46:12 Parris Campbell - 0:49:08 Jalen Reagor - 0:51:56 DeSean Jackson - 0:54:36 Chris Herndon - 0:56:34 Hayden Hurst - 0:59:21 Blake Jarwin - 1:02:50See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 Aug 20201h 6min

We've got a good one for you today! Need a list of all our favorite guys heading into the big draft weekend? Well, here you have it! Andy Behrens from Yahoo Sports is with us as we each dive into our top draft targets for every ... single ... round! Spend the next hour getting our quick thoughts on over 40 players! Clyde Edwards-Helaire (12:42) shouldn't be falling to the second round and Odell Beckham Jr. (18:32) boasts No. 1 WR upside for a third-round price. Kerryon Johnson may be much less of a threat to D'Andre Swift (35:10) than many think and Cam Newton (1:00:42) is a high-ceiling QB with elite fantasy seasons under his belt who can be had near the end of your draft. Sponsors: FanDuel - Sign up and FanDuel will give you a free to entry to a contest each week of the football season where you can win real prizes. Plus, for those folks who want to deposit, FanDuel is offering up to a $500 bonus instantly when you make your first deposit with our 20% deposit match! Go to fanduel.com/fantasypros or download the FanDuel Fantasy app to play now. Omaha Steaks - Omaha Steaks isn’t just “steak” ... it’s the BEST STEAK OF YOUR LIFE. Guaranteed! When you order the Grand Summer Grill-Out Package THIS WEEK you’ll also get 4 Jumbo Franks and 4 Omaha Steaks Burgers FREE to complete your steakhouse experience. Visit OmahaSteaks.com and type FANTASYPROS in the search bar to shop Summer Grill Packs today. FuboTV - The monthly cost of cable is over $200. FuboTV is $65 a month to watch the same channels, and you don’t pay for DVR or an installation. FuboTV is offering a 7-day free trial AND 15% off your first month by going to fubotv.com/fantasypros. There are no contracts and you can cancel anytime. Players: Joe Mixon - 0:02:54 David Montgomery - 0:06:45 Christian McCaffrey - 0:08:53 Ezekiel Elliott - 0:10:44 Saquon Barkley - 0:11:08 Clyde Edwards-Helaire - 0:12:42 George Kittle - 0:15:13 Odell Beckham - 0:18:33 Allen Robinson - 0:21:32 James Conner - 0:23:07 Mark Ingram - 0:24:33 Jonathan Taylor - 0:26:42 Robert Woods - 0:29:06 D.J. Chark - 0:30:22 D.K. Metcalf - 0:31:56 A.J. Green - 0:33:12 D'Andre Swift - 0:34:39 Kareem Hunt - 0:36:22 Tyler Boyd - 0:37:34 Will Fuller - 0:38:54 Michael Gallup - 0:39:19 Jarvis Landry - 0:41:54 Ronald Jones - 0:43:35 Marvin Jones - 0:44:24 Diontae Johnson - 0:45:16 Jerry Jeudy - 0:46:22 Tarik Cohen - 0:47:06 Hayden Hurst - 0:48:47 Latavius Murray - 0:50:39 Henry Ruggs - 0:51:51 Joe Burrow - 0:53:40 Jamison Crowder - 0:54:53 Jalen Reagor - 0:56:15 Tony Pollard - 0:57:00 Anthony Miller - 0:57:25 Jared Goff - 0:58:52 DeSean Jackson - 0:59:33 Cam Newton - 1:00:23 Allen Lazard - 1:02:03 Blake Jarwin - 1:03:09See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Aug 20201h 7min

The boys are back together again for this edition of the FantasyPros Football Podcast! Our trio starts off by diving into their favorite final round selections. Are Bryan Edwards (3:25) and Hunter Renfrow (10:29) truly diamonds in the rough or are there just too many mouths to feed in Las Vegas for them to shine and is Boston Scott (32:48) someone who should be drafted in every league as a potential flex option? Next, they close out the show by doing a three-man best ball draft on FanDuel while commenting on their picks and strategy along the way (36:13). Stay tuned to hear who they ended up with! Sponsors: FanDuel - Sign up and FanDuel will give you a free to entry to a contest each week of the football season where you can win real prizes. Plus, for those folks who want to deposit, FanDuel is offering up to a $500 bonus instantly when you make your first deposit with our 20% deposit match! Go to fanduel.com/fantasypros or download the FanDuel Fantasy app to play now. Manscaped - Manscaped is #1 in men's below the belt grooming. They offer precision engineered tools for your family jewels. Get 20% off and free shipping with the code YATES at Manscaped.com. Players: Bryan Edwards - 0:03:25 Allen Lazard - 0:06:40 Hunter Renfrow - 0:10:07 David Montgomery - 0:14:48 Devin Duvernay - 0:17:05 Dede Westbrook - 0:21:40 Steven Sims - 0:23:50 Terry McLaurin - 0:26:33 Joshua Kelley - 0:27:21 John Ross - 0:29:59 Boston Scott - 0:32:48See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Aug 20201h 2min

Joe Pisapia, author of the best-selling Fantasy Black Book series, joins us as we each draft a team of our favorite breakout players for this season! Clyde Edwards-Helaire (3:52) is taken first overall because of his elite upside. Cam Akers (21:31) has plenty of potential, but is he worth taking as an RB2 despite the Rams' poor offensive line? David Montgomery (43:41) has a high floor due to his hefty workload, but what is his ceiling? Lastly, should Antonio Gibson (51:48) truthers be worried about Bryce Love (53:05)? Sponsors: FanDuel - Sign up and FanDuel will give you a free to entry to a contest each week of the football season where you can win real prizes. Plus, for those folks who want to deposit, FanDuel is offering up to a $500 bonus instantly when you make your first deposit with our 20% deposit match! Go to fanduel.com/fantasypros or download the FanDuel Fantasy app to play now. Omaha Steaks - Omaha Steaks isn’t just “steak” ... it’s the BEST STEAK OF YOUR LIFE. Guaranteed! When you order the Grand Summer Grill-Out Package THIS WEEK you’ll also get 4 Jumbo Franks and 4 Omaha Steaks Burgers FREE to complete your steakhouse experience. Visit OmahaSteaks.com and type FANTASYPROS in the search bar to shop Summer Grill Packs today. Players: Clyde Edwards-Helaire - 0:03:52 Joe Burrow - 0:07:29 Jonathan Taylor - 0:10:20 Hayden Hurst - 0:13:33 Calvin Ridley - 0:18:14 Cam Akers - 0:21:32 D.K. Metcalf - 0:27:48 Diontae Johnson - 0:30:48 Ronald Jones - 0:35:20 Marquise Brown - 0:40:20 David Montgomery - 0:43:34 Preston Williams - 0:48:49 CeeDee Lamb - 0:50:14 Antonio Gibson - 0:51:48 Bryce Love - 0:53:06 Jalen Reagor - 0:55:03 Anthony Miller - 0:55:49 Michael Pittman - 0:57:00 Baker Mayfield - 0:58:47 Jonnu Smith - 1:00:20 Gardner Minshew - 1:01:24See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Aug 20201h 5min

We perform our first-ever superflex mock draft on the show for you today alongside Matt Harmon of Yahoo Sports. Before getting into the thick of it, we discuss whether Josh Jacobs' (3:58) production as a receiver is dinged by Las Vegas signing Theo Riddick. From the moment we begin the draft (10:16) you can understand just how different the decision-making process is because of the option to start two QBs. With that being said, Josh Allen (20:33) may be a reliable second-round choice in two-QB leagues and the increased emphasis on signal-callers dropped Calvin Ridley's (28:02) price to the back of the fourth round. Also, how should fantasy managers feel about nabbing Cam Newton (32:35) as their QB2, and is Teddy Bridgewater (49:45) someone you can be comfortable taking late? Listen all the way through to hear who had the best draft! Sponsors: Roman - Talking about erectile dysfunction isn't easy, but with Roman, it is easy to talk about. With Roman, you can get a free online evaluation and ongoing care for ED, all from the comfort and privacy of your home. Go to getroman.com/fantasypros TODAY. If approved, you’ll get $15 off your first order of ED treatment. FanDuel - Sign up and FanDuel will give you a free to entry to a contest each week of the football season where you can win real prizes. Plus, for those folks who want to deposit, FanDuel is offering up to a $500 bonus instantly when you make your first deposit with our 20% deposit match! Go to fanduel.com/fantasypros or download the FanDuel Fantasy app to play now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 Aug 20201h 12min

The guys round out the week by calling each other out on the player rankings they don't agree with. Can Tyrod Taylor (6:16) be a top-15 QB if he starts every game, how many targets can we expect for Christian Kirk (18:51), and does Allen Lazard (45:27) reserve consideration as a WR4? To conclude, Dr. David Chao joins the show and answers our most pressing injury questions heading into the season (51:45). When might Deebo Samuel (53:42) return and does Alex Smith (57:44) have a chance to win the starting QB job in Washington after recovering from his serious leg injury? 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. FanDuel - Sign up and FanDuel will give you a free to entry to a contest each week of the football season where you can win real prizes. Plus, for those folks who want to deposit, FanDuel is offering up to a $500 bonus instantly when you make your first deposit with our 20% deposit match! Go to fanduel.com/fantasypros or download the FanDuel Fantasy app to play now. Players: Tyrod Taylor - 0:06:16 T.Y. Hilton - 0:11:46 Michael Pittman - 0:11:46 Christian Kirk - 0:18:52 Drew Brees - 0:24:18 Cam Newton - 0:29:45 Cam Akers - 0:33:30 Antonio Gibson - 0:39:16 Raheem Mostert - 0:42:21 Allen Lazard - 0:45:27 Deebo Samuel - 0:53:42 Alex Smith - 0:57:45 Tua Tagovailoa - 1:01:56 A.J. Green - 1:04:05See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Aug 20201h 14min

One of the most consistently accurate experts is back on the pod with us! Jake Ciely from The Athletic has returned and the entire show is dedicated to which players he is actively targeting and avoiding. Is the fantasy community wrong for undervaluing Chris Carson (6:38) and will Marlon Mack and Nyheim Hines stunt Jonathan Taylor's (29:59) value more than people think? Does D.J. Chark's (36:40) worth in fantasy hinge primarily on touchdowns and is Will Fuller (51:35) more of a "bust" than a "boom"? Sponsors: OwnersBox - The new wave of fantasy sports is finally here. Be the FIRST to try Weekly Fantasy Sports! Go to www.ownersbox.com/fantasypros and sign up for their exclusive beta right now! Each user who signs up will receive 100 OwnersBucks that can be used to enter contests RISK-FREE and will convert to cash when real-money contests begin! Omaha Steaks - Omaha Steaks isn’t just “steak” ... it’s the BEST STEAK OF YOUR LIFE. Guaranteed! When you order the Grand Summer Grill-Out Package THIS WEEK you’ll also get 4 Jumbo Franks and 4 Omaha Steaks Burgers FREE to complete your steakhouse experience. Visit OmahaSteaks.com and type FANTASYPROS in the search bar to shop Summer Grill Packs today. Players: Chris Carson - 0:06:38 James Conner - 0:12:48 Boston Scott - 0:17:00 Dallas Goedert - 0:21:19 Aaron Jones - 0:22:41 Melvin Gordon - 0:24:53 Jonathan Taylor - 0:30:00 DeVante Parker - 0:35:07 D.J. Chark - 0:36:22 Jamison Crowder - 0:40:09 Odell Beckham - 0:43:50 Amari Cooper - 0:47:09 Will Fuller - 0:51:35 Gardner Minshew - 0:57:21 Baker Mayfield - 0:59:59 Hayden Hurst - 1:01:38 Jared Cook - 1:04:04 Evan Engram - 1:04:32See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Aug 20201h 9min