Is Christian McCaffrey Worth The Risk? | BOOM Or BUST Running Backs: Draft Or Fade? (Ep. 1595)

Are you ready for the season because we certainly are. Jim Sannes of numberFire took time to join the show and together, we're focusing in on a few key names that haven't been mentioned all that much this year. Kenyan Drake (3:25) and Kenny Stills (4:07) have been in the headlines recently, but is there any weight to the trade rumors? Should we buy into the report that Melvin Gordon is likely going to sign a deal (5:08)? We're naming our top three breakouts beginning with a pair of Packers receivers (12:26). Kirk Cousins has a golden opportunity to return to fantasy stardom (29:40) and Royce Freeman could bounce back from his rookie campaign to not only make an impact, but hurt Phillip Lindsay's value (42:02).   Sponsors: FantasyDraft - FantasyDraft is changing the game with rake-free DFS. Register at FantasyDraft.com today with promo code FANTASYPROS to receive a free 7-day trial on your first $1,000 in entry fees.   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. Plus, enter our special giveaway for free for a chance at an Alvin Kamara signed Saints helmet. Just go to "fantasypros.com/contest" for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 Aug 201947min

The crew is reunited with BettingPros Podcast host, Dan Harris, and together the trio shares their top preseason takeaways. The guys engage in a couple heated debates on Tony Pollard's (3:37) value if Ezekiel Elliott misses games and Derrius Guice's (16:18) upside if he takes over Washington's starting RB job soon. Is Dede Westbrook (26:48) primed to excel as Nick Foles' top receiver and does Josh Allen (43:56) possess top-10 QB potential? We finish out the show with a fun round of Fantasy Fill in the Blank (48:00) and discuss whether Sammy Watkins (59:39) is being far too overlooked in drafts. Sponsors: FantasyDraft - FantasyDraft is changing the game with rake-free DFS. Register at FantasyDraft.com today with promo code FANTASYPROS to receive a free 7-day trial on your first $1,000 in entry fees. BestFantasyFootballLeague.com – Home of the BEST fantasy football money leagues around. Providing leagues for 19 years: PPR, non-PPR, season-long, dynasty, best ball, weekly — they’ve got it all! Wagers range from $19.99 to high stakes! HelloFresh - HelloFresh is a meal kit delivery service that shops, plans, and delivers step-by-step recipes and pre-measured ingredients so you can just cook, eat, and enjoy. For $80 off your first month of HelloFresh, go to HelloFresh.com/PROS80 and enter promo code PROS80.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Aug 20191h 9min

We kick off the show by breaking down the biggest news from the football weekend, including the fallout from Lamar Miller's (2:12) serious injury and Andrew Luck's (7:01) shocking retirement. Michael Fabiano joins the gang in the show's second half to examine which players offer league-winning upside (28:13). Does Odell Beckham (33:04) have more upside than any other receiver, can Kyler Murray's (40:47) rushing can put him in the QB1 overall conversation, and is Melvin Gordon's (48:35) elite production worth taking a gamble on in the third or fourth round? Sponsors: NFL Game Pass - Only with NFL Game Pass can you get every out-of-market preseason game LIVE. Kick off the 2019 season with a 7-day free trial of NFL Game Pass. Sign up now at nfl.com/fantasypros. FantasyDraft - FantasyDraft is changing the game with rake-free DFS. Register at FantasyDraft.com today with promo code FANTASYPROS to receive a free 7-day trial on your first $1,000 in entry fees. Burrow - Burrow makes simple, adaptable, easy-to-move furniture that can be assembled and disassembled in just a few minutes. Give your living room the upgrade it deserves with a Burrow sofa. Get $75 off a new sofa--and free one-week shipping--by visiting burrow.com/fantasypros.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Aug 20191h 3min

We analyze which players have moved up or down our rankings the most throughout the preseason with Dalton Del Don from Yahoo! Sports. Is Nick Chubb (10:06) deserving of the first overall pick in drafts and does Kerryon Johnson (26:51) have less upside than most people think? Are drafters undervaluing Sammy Watkins (38:16) and is Lamar Jackson (53:14) actually being underrated as a passer? Sponsors: Hooters - A fantasy football draft day party is only complete with food, drinks, and friends. Hooters wants to help your league take draft day to the next level by hosting your draft at one of their locations. Let the good times roll and be the commissioner that made things happen by reserving your Hooters draft party spot today at fantasypros.com/hooters. DRAFT - Join the $3.5 million dollar best ball championship on DRAFT! All new players get a FREE entry into a best ball draft upon making their first deposit. Just search DRAFT in the app store or go to DRAFT.com and play for free with promo code FANTASYPROS. SideBoss - SideBoss is an online platform where contestants compete against each other in both season-long and daily handicapping contests. Go to sideboss.com, click to play the 2019 Pro Football Pick'em Contest, and enter promo code FANTASYPROS upon signup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Aug 20191h 2min

Friend of the show and author of the best-selling Fantasy Black Book series, Joe Pisapia, helps us break down which guys you should target late in drafts. Darwin Thompson (9:30) has noteworthy value as Damien Williams' handcuff, but are Mecole Hardman (24:38) and Mike Davis (33:07) truly worth late-round selections and does Adam Humphries (48:04) have any viability in Tennessee? The trio then names defenses (49:34) and kickers (55:00) that can have a positive impact for your squad. Sponsors: DRAFT - Join the $3.5 million dollar best ball championship on DRAFT! All new players get a FREE entry into a best ball draft upon making their first deposit. Just search DRAFT in the app store or go to DRAFT.com and play for free with promo code FANTASYPROS. NFL Game Pass - Only with NFL Game Pass can you get every out-of-market preseason game LIVE. Kick off the 2019 season with a 7-day free trial of NFL Game Pass. Sign up now at nfl.com/fantasypros. Monkey Knife Fight - Monkey Knife Fight is the fastest growing daily fantasy sports platform on the planet. Predict sports props and win money today! Sign up now at MonkeyKnifeFight.com and enter promo code FANTASYPROS to unlock 6 months of premium access for free and get a $500 bonus on your first deposit!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 Aug 20191h 2min

On today's show, the guys team up with Adam Rank from NFL Network and shine some light on their top draft targets in every round. Why might it be wise to grab Travis Kelce (9:04) late in the first round and can Joe Mixon (17:32) defy the odds to finish the season as a high-end RB1? David Montgomery (31:00) could be primed for a big year in an improving Bears offense, especially if Mitch Trubisky (58:06) can play up to his potential and have a breakout season. Sponsors: Fleaflicker – Fleaflicker is the fantasy sports platform that’s fast, easy, powerful, and free. Features like rookie-only drafts, easy configuration for multiple drafts, and dynasty taxi sqauds combined with their new, smooth mobile apps make this the fantasy platform you’ve been waiting for. Try Fleaflicker today by visiting fleaflicker.com/pros. FantasyDraft - FantasyDraft is changing the game with rake-free DFS. Register at FantasyDraft.com today with promo code FANTASYPROS to receive a free 7-day trial on your first $1,000 in entry fees. Hooters - A fantasy football draft day party is only complete with food, drinks, and friends. Hooters wants to help your league take draft day to the next level by hosting your draft at one of their locations. Let the good times roll and be the commissioner that made things happen by reserving your Hooters draft party spot today at fantasypros.com/hooters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 Aug 20191h 5min

Four-time Emmy Award winner and NFL Next Gen Stats analyst, James Koh, comes on with us to chat about which RBs and QBs he is avoiding at their ADP. Then later, we shed light on the WRs and TEs you will regret taking with our next guest, Jared Smola from DraftSharks. The first overall pick might be too high for Saquon Barkley (3:59) and Miles Sanders (19:24) may struggle to return value at his draft cost. We also question why Julian Edelman's (33:07) ADP is so high and discuss Calvin Ridley's (46:59) potential lack of volume in 2019. 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. Plus, enter our special giveaway for free for a chance at an Alvin Kamara signed Saints helmet. Just go to "fantasypros.com/contest" for more information. FantasyDraft - FantasyDraft is changing the game with rake-free DFS. Register at FantasyDraft.com today with promo code FANTASYPROS to receive a free 7-day trial on your first $1,000 in entry fees. CBS Sports HQ – CBS Sports HQ is an all-new, 24/7 sports news network. To watch anytime from anywhere, download the CBS Sports app and watch CBS Sports HQ today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Aug 201958min

We break down the top sleepers in fantasy football with one of the most respected analysts across the fantasy industry, Scott Pianowski of Yahoo! Sports, and kick off the show with the latest news on Antonio Brown (4:09). Tony Pollard (21:00) may have more upside than most fantasy owners suspect, Geoff Swaim (30:41) could emerge as Nick Foles' go-to guy, and Justice Hill's (44:42) talent might be too tantalizing for the Ravens to underutilize him. Josh Gordon (47:53) is certainly not a sleeper, but can we trust him now that he's been reinstated? Also, is Austin Hooper (52:36) primed to continue his steady improvement? Sponsors: NFL Game Pass - Only with NFL Game Pass can you get every out-of-market preseason game LIVE. Kick off the 2019 season with a 7-day free trial of NFL Game Pass. Sign up now at nfl.com/fantasypros FantasyDraft - FantasyDraft is changing the game with rake-free DFS. Register at FantasyDraft.com today with promo code FANTASYPROS to receive a free 7-day trial on your first $1,000 in entry fees. ButcherBox – 100% grass-fed beef, free-range organic chicken, and heritage-breed pork delivered to your doorstep. No antibiotics or added hormones ever! For $20 off your first box plus two pounds of ground beef and 2 packs of bacon, go to butcherbox.com/fantasypros OR enter promo code FANTASYPROS at checkout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Aug 20191h 5min