Week 1 Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings & Tiers: Studs, Sleepers, & Must-Starts (Ep. 1685)

Join Joe Pisapia, Jake Ciely, and special guest Alfredo Brown from Footballguys as they highlight 12 undervalued players you should be looking to target in your drafts this season! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Chris Godwin - 0:01:52 Jaxon Smith-Njigba - 0:04:18 Chase Brown - 0:06:55 DraftKings Sportsbook - 0:10:03 Kyren Williams - 0:11:15 Jaylen Waddle - 0:15:15 Tet McMillan - 0:19:35 Isiah Pacheco - 0:23:37 Microsoft Challenger Segment - 0:25:45 Justin Fields - 0:27:34 Jaylen Wright - 0:31:08 Drake Maye - 0:34:51 Ray Davis - 0:39:22 Travis Etienne - 0:43:05 Outro - 0:47:51 Helpful Links: DraftKings Pick6 – Download the DraftKings Pick6 app NOW on Google Play or the App Store and use code FANTASYPROS. This offer is for new customers to play $5, get $50 in Pick6 credits. Only on DraftKings Pick6. The crown is yours. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Help is available for problem gambling. Call 888-789-7777, or visit ccpg.org in Connecticut. Must be eighteen plus, age and eligibility restrictions vary by jurisdiction. Pick6 not available everywhere, including New York and Ontario. Void where prohibited. One per new customer. Bonus awarded as non-withdrawable Pick6 Credits that expire in thirty days. Limited time offer. See terms at https://pick6.draftkings.com/promos. Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator - Our Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator lets you complete a mock in minutes with no waiting between picks! Customize your league settings to match your league’s exact format. Premium subscribers can test trade scenarios by mocking with their traded draft picks. Prepare for rookie drafts AND dynasty startup drafts in one place! Use the Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator to dominate your rookie draft today at fantasypros.com/simulator! Discord - Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chat Leave a Review – If you enjoy our show and find our insight to be valuable, we’d love to hear from you! Your reviews fuel our passion and help us tailor content specifically for YOU. Head to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts and leave an honest review. Let’s make this show the ultimate destination for fantasy football enthusiasts like us. Thank you for watching and for showing your support – https://fantasypros.com/review/ BettingPros Podcast – For advice on the best picks and props across both the NFL and college football each and every week, check out the BettingPros Podcast at bettingpros.com/podcast, our BettingPros YouTube channel at youtube.com/bettingpros, or wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 Juni 48min

Put your loyalty to the test by joining Chris Welsh, Andrew Erickson and guest Rich Hribar (@LordReebs) of Sharp Football Analysis for a game of "Would You Rather," where the guys break down which fantasy football players they would take in 2025! Should Las Vegas Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty go before Detroit Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs in the first round? Do Chicago Bears WR DJ Moore and Kansas City Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy belong in the same tier? Plus which second-year signal caller, Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr. or Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy, are a better superflex option? The Pros are forced to pick a side! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00FantasyPros ECR Rankings - 0:02:20Jahmyr Gibbs (RB - DET ) | RB3 vs. Ashton Jeanty (RB - LV) | RB5 - 0:03:02Bucky Irving (RB - TB) | RB10 vs. Christian McCaffrey (RB - SF) | RB7 - 0:09:59Omarion Hampton (RB - LAC) | RB21 vs. David Montgomery (RB - DET) | RB20 - 0:15:08Autographed George Pickens Pittsburgh Steelers Jersey Giveaway - 0:19:49Nico Collins (WR - HOU) | WR8 vs. Brian Thomas Jr. (WR - JAX) | WR7 - 0:20:48Drake London (WR - ATL) | WR10 vs. Ladd McConkey (WR - LAC) | WR12 - 0:25:48DJ Moore (WR - CHI) | WR20 vs. Xavier Worthy (WR - KC) | WR27 - 0:31:19DraftKings Pick6 - 0:38:09Bo Nix (QB - DEN) | QB8 vs. Kyler Murray (QB - ARI) | QB9 - 0:40:41Michael Penix Jr. (QB - ATL) | QB24 vs. J.J. McCarthy (QB - MIN) | QB22 - 0:50:49FantasyPros Mock Draft Simulator - 0:54:19Kyle Pitts (TE - ATL) | TE16 vs. Tyler Warren (TE - IND) | TE15 - 0:55:01RJ Harvey (RB - DEN) | RB27 vs. DeAndre Swift (RB - CHI) | RB24 - 0:58:07Deebo Samuel (WR - TB) | WR41 vs. Travis Hunter (WR - JAX) | WR35 - 1:01:01Outro - 1:06:12 Helpful Links: DraftKings Pick6 – Download the DraftKings Pick6 app NOW on Google Play or the App Store and use code FANTASYPROS. This offer is for new customers to play $5, get $50 in Pick6 credits. Only on DraftKings Pick6. The crown is yours. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Help is available for problem gambling. Call 888-789-7777, or visit ccpg.org in Connecticut. Must be eighteen plus, age and eligibility restrictions vary by jurisdiction. Pick6 not available everywhere, including New York and Ontario. Void where prohibited. One per new customer. Bonus awarded as non-withdrawable Pick6 Credits that expire in thirty days. Limited time offer. See terms at https://pick6.draftkings.com/promos. Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator - Our Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator lets you complete a mock in minutes with no waiting between picks! Customize your league settings to match your league’s exact format. Premium subscribers can test trade scenarios by mocking with their traded draft picks. Prepare for rookie drafts AND dynasty startup drafts in one place! Use the Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator to dominate your rookie draft today at fantasypros.com/simulator! Discord - Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chat Leave a Review – If you enjoy our show and find our insight to be valuable, we’d love to hear from you! Your reviews fuel our passion and help us tailor content specifically for YOU. Head to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts and leave an honest review. Let’s make this show the ultimate destination for fantasy football enthusiasts like us. Thank you for watching and for showing your support – https://fantasypros.com/review/ BettingPros Podcast – For advice on the best picks and props across both the NFL and college football each and every week, check out the BettingPros Podcast at bettingpros.com/podcast, our BettingPros YouTube channel at youtube.com/bettingpros, or wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 Juni 1h 7min

Join Tom Strachan and Andrew Erickson as they highlight the top strategies that will help you dominate all of your best ball drafts in 2025! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 NFL News & Notes - 0:00:35 Nick Chubb (RB - HOU) Signs - 0:01:30 Jaire Alexander (CB - FA) Released by the Green Bay Packers - 0:04:12 Anthony Richardson (QB - IND) out Indefinitely With a Shoulder Injury - 0:05:50 Aaron Rodgers (QB - PIT) Signs - 0:08:07 Is D.J. Moore (WR - CHI) in Trouble? - 0:10:01 FantasyPros Best Ball Drafts - 0:11:27 Hero RB Strategy - 0:12:08 Zero RB Strategy - 0:19:44 Robust RB Strategy - 0:23:50 FantasyPros Best Ball Draft Kit - 0:32:54 Elite QB Strategy - 0:33:33 Late-Round QB Strategy - 0:40:32 Dual RB Strategy - 0:45:01 Hyper Fragile RB Strategy - 0:48:22 Punt TE Strategy - 0:52:11 Bully TE Strategy - 0:55:16 Outro - 0:59:01 Helpful Links: Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator - Our Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator lets you complete a mock in minutes with no waiting between picks! Customize your league settings to match your league’s exact format. Premium subscribers can test trade scenarios by mocking with their traded draft picks. Prepare for rookie drafts AND dynasty startup drafts in one place! Use the Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator to dominate your rookie draft today at fantasypros.com/simulator! Discord - Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chat Leave a Review – If you enjoy our show and find our insight to be valuable, we’d love to hear from you! Your reviews fuel our passion and help us tailor content specifically for YOU. Head to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts and leave an honest review. Let’s make this show the ultimate destination for fantasy football enthusiasts like us. Thank you for watching and for showing your support – https://fantasypros.com/review/ BettingPros Podcast – For advice on the best picks and props across both the NFL and college football each and every week, check out the BettingPros Podcast at bettingpros.com/podcast, our BettingPros YouTube channel at youtube.com/bettingpros, or wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 Juni 1h

Join Joe Pisapia, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Derek Brown as they highlight six players that they are excited to draft in 2025 fantasy football leagues based on their projections! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Josh Jacobs - 0:01:37 Dak Prescott - 0:03:41 Keon Coleman - 0:07:50 FantasyPros Discord - 0:12:23 DeVon Achane - 0:13:09 George Kittle - 0:17:38 Davante Adams - 0:23:11 Outro - 0:29:48 Helpful Links: Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator - Our Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator lets you complete a mock in minutes with no waiting between picks! Customize your league settings to match your league’s exact format. Premium subscribers can test trade scenarios by mocking with their traded draft picks. Prepare for rookie drafts AND dynasty startup drafts in one place! Use the Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator to dominate your rookie draft today at fantasypros.com/simulator! Discord - Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chat Leave a Review – If you enjoy our show and find our insight to be valuable, we’d love to hear from you! Your reviews fuel our passion and help us tailor content specifically for YOU. Head to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts and leave an honest review. Let’s make this show the ultimate destination for fantasy football enthusiasts like us. Thank you for watching and for showing your support – https://fantasypros.com/review/ BettingPros Podcast – For advice on the best picks and props across both the NFL and college football each and every week, check out the BettingPros Podcast at bettingpros.com/podcast, our BettingPros YouTube channel at youtube.com/bettingpros, or wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 Juni 31min

Join Joe Pisapia, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Derek Brown as they highlight six players that they are scared to draft in 2025 fantasy football leagues based on their projections! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Chase Brown - 0:01:43 Drake Maye - 0:05:52 Tyreek Hill - 0:12:54 DraftKings Sportsbook - 0:17:32 Kyren Williams - 0:18:43 Xavier Worthy - 0:23:52 Bucky Irving - 0:27:15 Outro - 0:28:54 Helpful Links: DraftKings Pick6 – Download the DraftKings Pick6 app NOW on Google Play or the App Store and use code FANTASYPROS. This offer is for new customers to play $5, get $50 in Pick6 credits. Only on DraftKings Pick6. The crown is yours. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Help is available for problem gambling. Call 888-789-7777, or visit ccpg.org in Connecticut. Must be eighteen plus, age and eligibility restrictions vary by jurisdiction. Pick6 not available everywhere, including New York and Ontario. Void where prohibited. One per new customer. Bonus awarded as non-withdrawable Pick6 Credits that expire in thirty days. Limited time offer. See terms at https://pick6.draftkings.com/promos. Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator - Our Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator lets you complete a mock in minutes with no waiting between picks! Customize your league settings to match your league’s exact format. Premium subscribers can test trade scenarios by mocking with their traded draft picks. Prepare for rookie drafts AND dynasty startup drafts in one place! Use the Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator to dominate your rookie draft today at fantasypros.com/simulator! Discord - Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chat Leave a Review – If you enjoy our show and find our insight to be valuable, we’d love to hear from you! Your reviews fuel our passion and help us tailor content specifically for YOU. Head to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts and leave an honest review. Let’s make this show the ultimate destination for fantasy football enthusiasts like us. Thank you for watching and for showing your support – https://fantasypros.com/review/ BettingPros Podcast – For advice on the best picks and props across both the NFL and college football each and every week, check out the BettingPros Podcast at bettingpros.com/podcast, our BettingPros YouTube channel at youtube.com/bettingpros, or wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9 Juni 30min

Join Joe Pisapia, Derek Brown, and special guest Matt Harmon from Yahoo Sports as they break down 2nd-year wide receivers that are primed for a breakout season in 2025! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Why Do 2nd-Year WRs Break Out? - 0:01:36 Pristine Auction Giveaway - 0:05:45 Marvin Harrison Jr. - 0:06:14 Xavier Worthy - 0:14:20 Draftkings Pick Six - 0:21:46 Rome Odunze - 0:23:08 Ricky Pearsall - 0:29:34 Keon Coleman - 0:37:03 Draft Simulator - 0:42:13 STASH OR PASS? - 0:43:30 Helpful Links: DraftKings Pick6 – Download the DraftKings Pick6 app NOW on Google Play or the App Store and use code FANTASYPROS. This offer is for new customers to play $5, get $50 in Pick6 credits. Only on DraftKings Pick6. The crown is yours. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Help is available for problem gambling. Call 888-789-7777, or visit ccpg.org in Connecticut. Must be eighteen plus, age and eligibility restrictions vary by jurisdiction. Pick6 not available everywhere, including New York and Ontario. Void where prohibited. One per new customer. Bonus awarded as non-withdrawable Pick6 Credits that expire in thirty days. Limited time offer. See terms at https://pick6.draftkings.com/promos. Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator - Our Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator lets you complete a mock in minutes with no waiting between picks! Customize your league settings to match your league’s exact format. Premium subscribers can test trade scenarios by mocking with their traded draft picks. Prepare for rookie drafts AND dynasty startup drafts in one place! Use the Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator to dominate your rookie draft today at fantasypros.com/simulator! Discord - Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chat Leave a Review – If you enjoy our show and find our insight to be valuable, we’d love to hear from you! Your reviews fuel our passion and help us tailor content specifically for YOU. Head to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts and leave an honest review. Let’s make this show the ultimate destination for fantasy football enthusiasts like us. Thank you for watching and for showing your support – https://fantasypros.com/review/ BettingPros Podcast – For advice on the best picks and props across both the NFL and college football each and every week, check out the BettingPros Podcast at bettingpros.com/podcast, our BettingPros YouTube channel at youtube.com/bettingpros, or wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9 Juni 53min

Don't step on these fantasy football landmines! Join Ryan Wormeli, Andrew Erickson and Jake Ciely for their dangerous players you should avoid in 2025! Will Los Angeles Rams RB Kyren Williams be kicked to the curb by head coach Sean McVay? Could things blow up in South Beach, causing Miami Dolphins WRs Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle to bust for the second-straight season? Plus, why will a fresh start in the nation's capital still not be enough for Washington Commanders WR Deebo Samuel to return value? The Pros mark possible mayhem on the map! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00FantasyPros ECR Rankings - 0:00:34Kyren Williams (RB - LAR) - 0:03:17Kenneth Walker (RB - SEA) - 0:08:27D’Andre Swift (RB - CHI) - 0:12:35George Pickens Autographed Pittsburgh Steelers Jersey Giveaway - 0:17:57Tony Pollard (RB - TEN) - 0:18:39Tyreek Hill (WR - MIA) - 0:22:44Jaylen Waddle (WR - MIA) - 0:23:57DraftKings Sportsbook - 0:29:12Deebo Samuel (WR - SF) - 0:30:35Rashee Rice (WR - KC) - 0:34:28Jared Goff (QB - DET) - 0:39:31Non-Rushing Quarterbacks Besides Joe Burrow (QB - CIN) - 0:44:39Mark Andrews (TE - BAL) - 0:49:24Jake Ferguson (TE - DAL) - 0:52:55Is This Player a Trap? - 0:54:02Outro - 0:57:02 Helpful Links: DraftKings Pick6 – Download the DraftKings Pick6 app NOW on Google Play or the App Store and use code FANTASYPROS. This offer is for new customers to play $5, get $50 in Pick6 credits. Only on DraftKings Pick6. The crown is yours. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Help is available for problem gambling. Call 888-789-7777, or visit ccpg.org in Connecticut. Must be eighteen plus, age and eligibility restrictions vary by jurisdiction. Pick6 not available everywhere, including New York and Ontario. Void where prohibited. One per new customer. Bonus awarded as non-withdrawable Pick6 Credits that expire in thirty days. Limited time offer. See terms at https://pick6.draftkings.com/promos. Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator - Our Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator lets you complete a mock in minutes with no waiting between picks! Customize your league settings to match your league’s exact format. Premium subscribers can test trade scenarios by mocking with their traded draft picks. Prepare for rookie drafts AND dynasty startup drafts in one place! Use the Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator to dominate your rookie draft today at fantasypros.com/simulator! Discord - Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chat Leave a Review – If you enjoy our show and find our insight to be valuable, we’d love to hear from you! Your reviews fuel our passion and help us tailor content specifically for YOU. Head to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts and leave an honest review. Let’s make this show the ultimate destination for fantasy football enthusiasts like us. Thank you for watching and for showing your support – https://fantasypros.com/review/ BettingPros Podcast – For advice on the best picks and props across both the NFL and college football each and every week, check out the BettingPros Podcast at bettingpros.com/podcast, our BettingPros YouTube channel at youtube.com/bettingpros, or wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 Juni 57min

Join Tom Strachan and Andrew Erickson as they take part in a DraftKings Milly Maker draft with the goal of winning the $2 Million grand prize! Tune is as Tom and Andrew provide expert insight and analysis of their picks along the way, as well as general best ball strategy to keep you well informed as draft season enters full swing! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Early 2025 Best Ball Thoughts - 0:00:25 Draftkings Best Ball Contest Overview - 0:01:15 Previous Winning Teams & Week 17 Winners - 0:03:12 Round 1& 2 - Brock Bowers & Nico Collins? - 0:05:40 Round 3 & 4 - Davante Adams & A Mistake.... - 0:10:00 FantasyPros Best Ball Streams - 0:11:54 Zero RB in 2025 - 0:12:34 Round 5 & 6 - Jaylen Waddle & Calvin Ridley - 0:14:50 How Did We Get in Working for FantasyPros - 0:17:05 Jordan Mason & Jayden Reed - 0:19:09 Dealing With Zero RB Builds like This One - 0:21:20 Andrew's Wide Receiver Breakout Candidates - 0:23:25 Round 7 & 8 - Javonte Williams & Zach Charbonnet - 0:24:15 FantasyPros Best Ball Guide - 0:25:33 Drake Maye: Temperature Check - 0:27:05 Round 9 & 10 - Bhayshul Tuten & Matthew Stafford - 0:28:49 RB Handcuff Strategy in Best Ball - 0:29:45 Round 13 & 14 - Geno Smith & Cam Ward - 0:32:15 Round 15 & 16 - Will Shipley & Roschon Johnson - 0:35:48 Round 17 & 18 - Blake Corum & JK Dobbins - 0:39:11 Round 19 & 20 - Tutu Atwell & Harold Fannin Jr. - 0:42:00 Draft Recap, Other Roster Reviews & Final Thoughts on The Draft - 0:44:30 FantasyPros Best Ball Draft Guide - 0:52:25 Helpful Links: DraftKings Pick6 – Download the DraftKings Pick6 app NOW on Google Play or the App Store and use code FANTASYPROS. This offer is for new customers to play $5, get $50 in Pick6 credits. Only on DraftKings Pick6. The crown is yours. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Help is available for problem gambling. Call 888-789-7777, or visit ccpg.org in Connecticut. Must be eighteen plus, age and eligibility restrictions vary by jurisdiction. Pick6 not available everywhere, including New York and Ontario. Void where prohibited. One per new customer. Bonus awarded as non-withdrawable Pick6 Credits that expire in thirty days. Limited time offer. See terms at https://pick6.draftkings.com/promos. Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator - Our Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator lets you complete a mock in minutes with no waiting between picks! Customize your league settings to match your league’s exact format. Premium subscribers can test trade scenarios by mocking with their traded draft picks. Prepare for rookie drafts AND dynasty startup drafts in one place! Use the Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator to dominate your rookie draft today at fantasypros.com/simulator! Discord - Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chat Leave a Review – If you enjoy our show and find our insight to be valuable, we’d love to hear from you! Your reviews fuel our passion and help us tailor content specifically for YOU. Head to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts and leave an honest review. Let’s make this show the ultimate destination for fantasy football enthusiasts like us. Thank you for watching and for showing your support – https://fantasypros.com/review/ BettingPros Podcast – For advice on the best picks and props across both the NFL and college football each and every week, check out the BettingPros Podcast at bettingpros.com/podcast, our BettingPros YouTube channel at youtube.com/bettingpros, or wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 Juni 54min