Week 1 Fantasy Football Takeaways: Fact or Fiction + Waiver Wire & Trade Advice | Out of Bounds (Ep. 1697)

Pat Fitzmaurice from TheFootballGirl.com joins today's show and together we give our thoughts on this week's top waiver wire options for each position. How big will Justin Jackson's (4:20) role be without Melvin Gordon, who is the preferred pickup between Josh Adams and Gus Edwards (18:09), and what concerns should fantasy owners have regarding Curtis Samuel (28:38)? In addition, which defenses can do the most damage in the fantasy playoffs (41:08) and has Baker Mayfield (50:21) already established himself as a top-10 QB? Sponsors: 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 Nov 201857min

We're here to put each game under the microscope and share our biggest fantasy takeaways from Week 12's matchups. Nick Chubb (3:02) and the Cleveland Browns appear to have a bright future ahead, Amari Cooper (16:27) was definitively the standout player on Thanksgiving, and Adam Humphries (26:43) strongly deserves your attention. How should we view Doug Baldwin (46:54) and Tyler Lockett moving forward though, how much time could Melvin Gordon (56:08) miss and who would benefit the most from his absence, and is it time to drop our optimism regarding Courtland Sutton (1:01:49)? Sponsors: Pristine Auction - 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. Matchups: CHI @ DET - 12:47 WAS @ DAL - 16:24 ATL @ NO - 20:42 JAC @ BUF - 24:46 SF @ TB - 26:28 OAK @ BAL - 32:14 CLE @ CIN - 35:34 NYG @ PHI - 40:34 SEA @ CAR - 46:29 NE @ NYJ - 51:14 ARI @ LAC - 56:05 PIT @ DEN - 1:01:19 MIA @ IND - 1:04:32See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 Nov 20181h 8min

We break down this week's best DFS options on today's show. Nick Mullens (6:26) has a nice shot at hitting value against Tampa Bay, Christian McCaffrey's (16:57) ceiling may be lower than it has been in recent weeks, and Adam Humphries (30:19) figures to be a solid value option in cash games. Cameron Brate (36:36) is far and away the most obvious TE play, but who else at the position heavily deserves your attention (38:08)? Before concluding the show, we share our top three plays for the Thanksgiving slate (49:51). 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. Pristine Auction - 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.

22 Nov 201858min

On today's show we are joined by Doug Orth from FF Today and together we examine which borderline options you should insert into your lineup or sit on your bench. Should fantasy owners have full confidence in Marlon Mack (8:15) and Dalvin Cook (10:03) coming off relatively lackluster performances, is Tre'Quan Smith (25:55) suddenly a top-20 WR option, and does Taylor Gabriel (39:05) have a big week in store or is he too far down Chicago's receiving totem pole? In addition, can Chris Herndon (45:25) be considered a TE1 this week and will Russell Wilson's (54:00) lack of pass attempts catch up with him against Carolina? 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.

21 Nov 20181h 1min

Jake Ciely from The Athletic is in with us to discuss this week's top waiver wire options at each position. Who is the best widely available RB between Gus Edwards and Josh Adams (2:13), is D.J. Moore (18:20) the undisputed top wideout fantasy owners should target, and does Lamar Jackson deserve more consideration than Jameis Winston (34:59) if both are available? Also, does Eli Manning (41:52) have viability as a streamer and will Le'Veon Bell (55:34) be a first-round draft pick next preseason? 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. DraftKings – DraftKings is the leader in one week fantasy sports. Participate in a free fantasy football contest and gain an additional $5 in free play credit when you sign up and draft your lineup at FantasyPros.com/dfs. 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.

20 Nov 20181h 7min

The Saints crushed the Eagles, Alex Smith was knocked out for the season, and Lamar Jackson started at QB, but ran with the ball 27 times! We're back with our weekly recap and one question some of you may be asking is, who is Gus Edwards (1:34)? Chris Carson appears to be the top dog as long as he's healthy (8:37), Kerryon Johnson got hurt so what should we make of the Lions RB depth (16:43), and is D.J. Moore better for fantasy than Devin Funchess at this point (20:15)? What's going to happen in Tennessee if Mariota misses time (24:55) and what are the impacts of Alex Smith's season-ending injury (39:56)? Phillip Lindsay continues to beast (1:00:08), here comes Keenan Allen's second-half surge (1:02:10), and it's time to move Josh Adams up the rankings (1:06:12). 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. 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: GB at SEA: 8:22 DAL at ATL: 13:18 CAR at DET: 16:25 TEN at IND: 24:29 TB at NYG: 32:52 HOU at WAS: 39:39 PIT at JAC: 45:48 CIN at BAL: 49:16 OAK at ARI: 54:11 DEN at LAC: 59:46 PHI at NO: 1:04:01See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Nov 20181h 9min

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