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

Our crew shines light on their favorite DFS plays in today's show. We debate whether Dak Prescott (4:01) is a good cash game play, explain why David Johnson (19:28) should provide solid value, and share our thoughts on Julio Jones' (24:17 & 26:02) cash game viability. Should DFS players do whatever they can to fit Zach Ertz (40:18) into their lineup and is Doug Martin (53:57) a secret GPP weapon or a dud in the making? Sponsors: DraftKings – DraftKings is the leader in one week fantasy sports. Download the app or go to DraftKings.com now and use promo code “FANTASYPROS” when you sign up and make your first deposit to enter a contest for FREE. PristineAuction.com - Get the best deals in sports memorabilia including signed helmets and custom jerseys with guaranteed authenticity. Enter our special giveaway for free for a chance at a Dalvin Cook signed Vikings helmet. Just go to "fantasypros.com/contest" for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 Nov 20181h 4min

Today we are joined by Jeff Ratcliffe from Pro Football Focus as we dish out our insight on which borderline players should get the nod or ride the pine. Who is the better QB play between Ryan Fitzpatrick and Mitch Trubisky (11:29), is Alex Collins (20:04) too underrated, and how do fantasy owners approach the Seattle backfield (27:26)? Also, is Corey Davis (34:53 and 37:03) beginning to cement himself as a dominant NFL WR and where might Le'Veon Bell (59:52) end up next year? Sponsors: FanDuel – There’s no better way to spend your weekend than to play in daily fantasy games and FanDuel is the best place to play. New players get a free NFL contest every week until they win cash. Pick a new team each and every week and take your fantasy skills to the next level. Roman – Roman is a one-stop shop where you can easily and discreetly get checked out and treated for erectile dysfunction online. For a free online visit, go to getroman.com/fantasypros.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 Nov 20181h 6min

Michael Beller from Sports Illustrated joins our crew in today's show and together we break down this week's top waiver options. How relevant is Josh Reynolds in the wake of Cooper Kupp's (1:49) season-ending injury, has Rashaad Penny (7:28) fully taken the reigns in Seattle's backfield after his big game, and what is Keke Coutee's (28:27) rest of season outlook like coming off the Texans' Week 10 bye? Is Jeff Heuerman (38:13) or Ricky Seals-Jones the best widely available tight end streamer and is Doug Martin (57:29) arguably the top RB add this week if he's available in your league? Sponsors: Tommy John – When it comes to comfort down below, there’s underwear…and there’s Tommy John, the revolutionary clothing brand that’s redefined comfort for Americans everywhere. Hurry to “tommyjohn.com/fantasypros” for 20% off your first order.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Nov 20181h

One of the biggest performances from a Week 10 that was chalked full of offense was Eric Ebron's (3:02) three-touchdown game, but is his hyper-efficiency sustainable? Speaking of three-score outings, was Christian McCaffery's (16:29) huge game on Thursday less impressive than it may have seemed? On Sunday, we also witnessed the continuation of Tom Brady's (34:36) struggles on the road, Marlon Mack (41:55) getting held to just 29 rushing yards, and the big Aaron Jones (55:41) breakout game we've all been waiting for. Sponsors: PristineAuction.com - Get the best deals in sports memorabilia including signed helmets and custom jerseys with guaranteed authenticity. Enter our special giveaway for free for a chance at a Dalvin Cook signed Vikings helmet. Just go to "fantasypros.com/contest" for more information. Leesa - A quality night’s sleep helps you recover from distractions faster, prevents burnout, make better decisions, improve your memory, and overall make fewer mistakes. Leesa's mission is to provide a better night's sleep for everybody. Get $160 off a Leesa mattress at leesa.com/fantasypros. Matchups: CAR @ PIT - 14:38 DET @ CHI - 19:33 NO @ CIN - 24:21 ATL @ CLE - 29:31 NE @ TEN - 34:01 JAC @ IND - 41:30 ARI @ KC - 45:40 BUF @ NYJ - 48:29 WAS @ TB - 50:28 LAC @ OAK - 52:29 MIA @ GB - 55:25 SEA @ LAR - 59:38See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 Nov 20181h 5min

Davis Mattek from Swolecast is in with us today while we share our top DFS plays for Week 10. Is Aaron Rodgers (6:06) or Patrick Mahomes (8:12) the preferred quarterback to pay up for in cash games? Is Tevin Coleman (20:35) a lock to hit value and does Chris Conley's (34:44) price make him an automatic play if Sammy Watkins is out? Plus, Marquez Valdes-Scantling (37:26) appears to be an excellent value option, but are both Doug Baldwin (55:34) and Blake Bortles (1:03:41) solid GPP upside plays, or are they bound to bust? Sponsors: FanDuel – There’s no better way to spend your weekend than to play in daily fantasy games and FanDuel is the best place to play. New players get a free NFL contest every week until they win cash. Pick a new team each and every week and take your fantasy skills to the next level. Audible – Audible has the largest selection of audiobooks and original audio performances anywhere on the web. Visit “audible.com/fantasypros” or text “FANTASYPROS” to 500500 for a 30-day free trial, which includes your choice of any audiobook plus two Audible Originals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9 Nov 20181h 12min

In today's episode, our crew dishes out their fantasy insight to make your lineup decisions a little easier this week. With that being said, the show kicks off with our analysis of the impact Dez Bryant's (2:17) arrival in New Orleans will have. Can Mitch Trubisky (17:54) rebound from a poor outing last week and is it time to panic about Mark Ingram (25:09)? Also, is it crazy to think that DeSean Jackson (34:37) can be a WR2 against Washington and has Rob Gronkowski (53:21) fallen from must-start status? Sponsors: FanDuel – There’s no better way to spend your weekend than to play in daily fantasy games and FanDuel is the best place to play. New players get a free NFL contest every week until they win cash. Pick a new team each and every week and take your fantasy skills to the next level.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8 Nov 20181h

Sigmund Bloom (FootballGuys) is along for the ride as we give our takes on our favorite free agent pickups at each position this week. Can the Browns be trusted to be smart and give a player of Duke Johnson's (18:34) talent the touches he deserves, is Josh Adams (21:51) the Eagles' likely RB starter moving forward, and has Marquez Valdes-Scantling (31:06) started solidifying himself as a WR3? Jack Doyle's rest of season fantasy value (45:06) is thoroughly examined and the show concludes with us placing a few players under the microscope in our Buy/Sell segment (56:18). Sponsors: PristineAuction.com - Get the best deals in sports memorabilia including signed helmets and custom jerseys with guaranteed authenticity. DraftKings – DraftKings is the leader in one week fantasy sports. Download the app or go to DraftKings.com now and use promo code “FANTASYPROS” when you sign up and make your first deposit to enter a contest for FREE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 Nov 20181h 3min

Week 9 saw a battle between two championship contenders in the Rams and Saints, but there are plenty of other games to run through to break down the fantasy takeaways. The Raiders are worse than we thought they could be (1:28), the Vikings running back situation looks to be complicated (3:47), and Jarvis Landry may never be the wide receiver that fantasy owners hope that he is (7:21). Now might be the best time to buy Tarik Cohen (15:35), should we reconsider Kerryon Johnson's value (37:43), and should we worry about Adrian Peterson (40:53)? Julio Jones and the Falcons are flying high (43:59) and is Matt Ryan a top 3 quarterback the rest of the season (45:32)? James Conner finishes with another strong day so does Le'Veon Bell even play again this season (52:18)? Sponsor: Leesa - A quality night’s sleep helps you recover from distractions faster, prevents burnout, make better decisions, improve your memory, and overall make fewer mistakes. Leesa's mission is to provide a better night's sleep for everybody. Get $160 off a Leesa mattress at leesa.com/fantasypros. Matchups: OAK at SF: 19:35 CHI at BUF: 23:55 KC at CLE: 27:27 NYJ at MIA: 32:09 DET at MIN: 35:22 ATL at WAS: 40:49 TB at CAR: 46:33 PIT at BAL: 51:48 HOU at DEN: 58:18 LAC at SEA: 1:01:59 LAR at NO: 1:04:17See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 Nov 20181h 8min