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

Listen to Joe Pisapia, Chris Welsh, and Scott Bogman LIVE on Discord. Join us every Monday afternoon at 2:00 PM ET at fantasypros.com/chat. The guys discuss everything happening in the football world, both in fantasy and in reality, straight from Discord Stages! Join us, ask questions, and BE ON THE SHOW! This week, we recap Wild Card Weekend, take a closer look at the MVP race between Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson, predict some landing spots for available coaches, and make some TD predictions for next week’s divisional round! Timestamps (may be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Chargers @ Texans - 0:00:28 Outlook on Texans WRs - 0:06:29 Steelers @ Ravens - 0:08:59 Broncos @ Bills - 0:17:27 MVP Race Discussion - 0:21:36 Packers @ Eagles - 0:25:26 Offseason Plans for the Packers - 0:29:22 Commanders @ Buccaneers - 0:30:09 BettingPros Premium Free Trial - 0:34:20 Coaching Vacancies - 0:34:49 TD Calls - 0:41:10 Outro - 0:43:52 Helpful Links: Vote for Us in the Sports Podcast Awards! - We have some exciting news! We have been nominated for the Best Fantasy Betting and Gaming Podcast by the Sports Podcasting Group! If we helped you along the way this season and you'd like to help show your support, consider voting for us at the link below! Best Fantasy Betting and Gaming Podcast Archives | Sports Podcast Awards Join Us On Discord! - This show was taken from our weekly Discord chat with Joe Pisapia, Chris Welsh and Scott Bogman each Monday afternoon at 2:00 PM ET on fantasypros.com/chat. Join the fun, get your questions answered, and BE ON THE SHOW! My Playbook - Don't miss out on the revolutionary fantasy football software that over 1 million teams have already synced with: My Playbook. It's packed with custom advice, rankings, and analysis tailored just for your team. Discover your optimal lineup, find advantageous trades, and stay ahead with the latest player news. Join the league of winners today at fantasypros.com/myplaybook and let's secure that championship! Get 1 FREE Month of BettingPros Premium! - Unlock a month of BettingPros Premium for free! Download the BettingPros app today, use promo code FPFREE. Get access to tools like the Same Game Parlay Tool, the Prop Bet Analyzer, and the PrizePicks Prop Bet Cheat Sheet. 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.

13 Jan 44min

Join Joe Pisapia and Andrew Erickson as they take part in our Perfect Draft Challenge! With our Perfect Draft Challenge, you can go back in time, draft against our simulated opponents, and try to nail the perfect draft for the 2024 season. Invite your friends and compete on our community leaderboards to see how you stack up. Drafts are free and take just 5-10 minutes at fantasypros.com/perfectdraft. Timestamps (may be off due to ads):Intro - 0:00:00Perfect Draft Contest Breakdown - 0:01:13Saquon Barkley - 0:02:33Jahmyr Gibbs - 0:02:46Tee Higgins - 0:03:19Terry McLaurin - 0:03:58Jaxon Smith-Njigba - 0:04:09Brian Thomas Jr. - 0:04:31Ladd McConkey - 0:05:27Courtland Sutton - 0:05:54Chuba Hubbard - 0:06:24Bucky Irving - 0:06:36Brock Bowers - 0:06:55Darnell Mooney - 0:07:28Jayden Daniels - 0:07:52Baker Mayfield - 0:08:06PHI DST - 0:08:14The Final Score - 0:08:43FantasyPros Discord - 0:09:27Outro - 0:11:59Helpful Links: Win FREE FantasyPros Premium For a Year! Join our free discord community of 50k+ fantasy football fans and share a screenshot or link to your score in the #perfect-draft-challenge channel. Three lucky winners will be picked at random to win a 1-year premium subscription* to FantasyPros!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 Jan 12min

Chris Welsh and Pat Fitzmaurice are joined by Jake Ciely (@allinkid) to talk about their early 2025 Fantasy Football First Round Rankings! Are Ja’Marr Chase and Saquon Barkley locked in as the #1 and #2 picks? Could Puka Nacua emerge as a Top 2 Wide Receiver? Does Brock Bowers belong in the First Round? Is there a clear choice between Malik Nabers and Brian Thomas Jr.? Regardless of destination, is Ashton Jeanty likely to go in the first twelve picks? Our team takes you through all of these questions and many more! Tune in to get started on 2025 draft prep, and make sure you stay ahead of the competition! Timestamps (may be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 My Playbook - 0:02:39 Pick 1 - 0:02:55 Pick 2 - 0:03:10 DraftKings Sportsbook - 0:11:14 Pick 3 - 0:12:50 Pick 4 - 0:17:53 Pick 5 - 0:20:39 Pick 6 - 0:23:48 Pick 7 - 0:29:19 Pick 8 - 0:29:30 Pick 9 - 0:39:59 Pick 10 - 0:40:10 Betting Pros Premium Free Trial - 0:44:50 Pick 11 - 0:45:24 Pick 12 - 0:50:47 Just Missed the 1st Round - 0:51:05 Outro - 0:56:46 Helpful Links: Vote for Us in the Sports Podcast Awards! - We have some exciting news! We have been nominated for the Best Fantasy Betting and Gaming Podcast by the Sports Podcasting Group! If we helped you along the way this season and you'd like to help show your support, consider voting for us at the link below! Best Fantasy Betting and Gaming Podcast Archives | Sports Podcast Awards FantasyPros Podcast Survey - Help shape the FantasyPros Football Podcast! Take our quick, easy survey at fantasypros.com/survey and share your feedback to help us improve. All it takes is just a minute or two at fantasypros.com/survey! 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/ DraftKings Sportsbook – Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app NOW and use code FANTASYPROS. New customers will get $150 in bonus bets if your bet wins when you bet just five bucks. Only on DraftKings - The Crown Is Yours. Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call 877-HOPENY or text HOPENY. In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg.org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (Kansas). Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in New Hampshire, Oregon, and Ontario. Bonus bets expire one hundred sixty eight hours after issuance. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see dkng.co/bball. Get 1 FREE Month of BettingPros Premium! - Unlock a month of BettingPros Premium for free! Download the BettingPros app today, use promo code FPFREE. Get access to tools like the Same Game Parlay Tool, the Prop Bet Analyzer, and the PrizePicks Prop Bet Cheat Sheet. My Playbook - Don't miss out on the revolutionary fantasy football software that over 1 million teams have already synced with: My Playbook. It's packed with custom advice, rankings, and analysis tailored just for your team. Discover your optimal lineup, find advantageous trades, and stay ahead with the latest player news. Join the league of winners today at fantasypros.com/myplaybook and let's secure that championship! 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 Jan 57min

Join Ryan Wormeli, Pat Fitzmaurice and Derek Brown as they go through their biggest takeaways from each team in the NFC West! Has Puka Nacua officially earned the title of superstar? Is Jaxon Smith-Njigba now firmly the WR1 in Seattle? Was Marvin Harrison Jr. simply misused in his rookie season? Will Ricky Pearsall be worth the hype in 2025? Listen in as our team breaks it all down! Timestamps (may be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Los Angeles Rams - 0:00:17 Seattle Seahawks - 0:05:40 BettingPros Premium Free Trial - 0:10:46 Arizona Cardinals - 0:11:28 San Francisco 49ers - 0:19:17 Outro - 0:23:33 Helpful Links: Vote for Us in the Sports Podcast Awards! - We have some exciting news! We have been nominated for the Best Fantasy Betting and Gaming Podcast by the Sports Podcasting Group! If we helped you along the way this season and you'd like to help show your support, consider voting for us at the link below! Best Fantasy Betting and Gaming Podcast Archives | Sports Podcast Awards FantasyPros Podcast Survey - Help shape the FantasyPros Football Podcast! Take our quick, easy survey at fantasypros.com/survey and share your feedback to help us improve. All it takes is just a minute or two at fantasypros.com/survey! 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/ Get 1 FREE Month of BettingPros Premium! - Unlock a month of BettingPros Premium for free! Download the BettingPros app today, use promo code FPFREE. Get access to tools like the Same Game Parlay Tool, the Prop Bet Analyzer, and the PrizePicks Prop Bet Cheat Sheet. My Playbook - Don't miss out on the revolutionary fantasy football software that over 1 million teams have already synced with: My Playbook. It's packed with custom advice, rankings, and analysis tailored just for your team. Discover your optimal lineup, find advantageous trades, and stay ahead with the latest player news. Join the league of winners today at fantasypros.com/myplaybook and let's secure that championship! 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 Jan 24min

Join Ryan Wormeli, Pat Fitzmaurice and Derek Brown as they go through their biggest takeaways from each team in the NFC South! Does Bucky Irving warrant 1st round consideration in 2025? Is there another level waiting to be unlocked with Drake London? Is Bryce Young now a legitimate NFL starter? Will Alvin Kamara finish as an RB1 again? The pros have you covered! Timestamps (may be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 0:00:23 Atlanta Falcons - 0:06:15 TJ Hockenson Helmet Giveaway - 0:09:54 Carolina Panthers - 0:10:31 New Orleans Saints - 0:16:38 Outro - 0:20:23 Helpful Links: Vote for Us in the Sports Podcast Awards! - We have some exciting news! We have been nominated for the Best Fantasy Betting and Gaming Podcast by the Sports Podcasting Group! If we helped you along the way this season and you'd like to help show your support, consider voting for us at the link below! Best Fantasy Betting and Gaming Podcast Archives | Sports Podcast Awards FantasyPros Podcast Survey - Help shape the FantasyPros Football Podcast! Take our quick, easy survey at fantasypros.com/survey and share your feedback to help us improve. All it takes is just a minute or two at fantasypros.com/survey! 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/ My Playbook - Don't miss out on the revolutionary fantasy football software that over 1 million teams have already synced with: My Playbook. It's packed with custom advice, rankings, and analysis tailored just for your team. Discover your optimal lineup, find advantageous trades, and stay ahead with the latest player news. Join the league of winners today at fantasypros.com/myplaybook and let's secure that championship! 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 Jan 21min

Join Ryan Wormeli, Pat Fitzmaurice and Derek Brown as they go through their biggest takeaways from each team in the NFC North! Should we buy low on Sam LaPorta in 2025? What should we do with Minnesota pass catchers with JJ McCarthy under center? Are the Packers suddenly in need of WR help? Will it be wise to fade D’Andre Swift again in 2025? Our team breaks down these key points and many more! Timestamps (may be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Detroit Lions - 0:00:41 Minnesota Vikings - 0:07:32 DraftKings Sportsbook - 0:12:24 Green Bay Packers - 0:14:10 Chicago Bears - 0:18:03 Outro - 0:21:04 Helpful Links: Vote for Us in the Sports Podcast Awards! - We have some exciting news! We have been nominated for the Best Fantasy Betting and Gaming Podcast by the Sports Podcasting Group! If we helped you along the way this season and you'd like to help show your support, consider voting for us at the link below! Best Fantasy Betting and Gaming Podcast Archives | Sports Podcast Awards FantasyPros Podcast Survey - Help shape the FantasyPros Football Podcast! Take our quick, easy survey at fantasypros.com/survey and share your feedback to help us improve. All it takes is just a minute or two at fantasypros.com/survey! 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/ DraftKings Sportsbook – Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app NOW and use code FANTASYPROS. New customers will get $150 in bonus bets if your bet wins when you bet just five bucks. Only on DraftKings - The Crown Is Yours. Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call 877-HOPENY or text HOPENY. In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg.org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (Kansas). Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in New Hampshire, Oregon, and Ontario. Bonus bets expire one hundred sixty eight hours after issuance. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see dkng.co/bball. My Playbook - Don't miss out on the revolutionary fantasy football software that over 1 million teams have already synced with: My Playbook. It's packed with custom advice, rankings, and analysis tailored just for your team. Discover your optimal lineup, find advantageous trades, and stay ahead with the latest player news. Join the league of winners today at fantasypros.com/myplaybook and let's secure that championship! 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 Jan 21min

Who comes through, and who disappoints in the first round of the NFL Playoffs? Ryan Wormeli, Andrew Erickson, and Chris Welsh reveal their top 10 predictions and prop bets for Wild Card Weekend! Can Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens and Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson bounce back after a disappointing Week 18 and help their teams cover the spread? Do the Buffalo Bills blow out the Denver Broncos, resulting in less work for RB Audric Estime? Plus, will Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving and Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin both go off, making "Sunday Night Football" the game of the week?Timestamps (may be off due to ads): Introduction - 0:00:00Week 18 Predictions Recap - 0:02:19Los Angeles Chargers @ Houston Texans - 0:07:16BettingPros Premium Free Trial - 0:14:05Pittsburgh Steelers @ Baltimore Ravens - 0:14:45DraftKings Sportsbook - 0:22:50Denver Broncos @ Buffalo Bills - 0:24:51Green Bay Packers @ Philadelphia Eagles - 0:32:55Autographed T.J. Hockenson Jersey Giveaway - 0:40:22Washington Commanders @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 0:40:56Minnesota Vikings @ Los Angeles Rams - 0:46:22Outro - 0:52:42 Helpful Links: Vote for Us in the Sports Podcast Awards! - Some exciting news! We have been nominated for the Best Fantasy Betting and Gaming Podcast by the Sports Podcasting Group! If we helped you along the way this season and you'd like to help show your support, consider voting for us at the link below! Best Fantasy Betting and Gaming Podcast Archives | Sports Podcast Awards DraftKings Sportsbook – Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app NOW and use code FANTASYPROS. New customers will get $150 in bonus bets if your bet wins when you bet just five bucks. Only on DraftKings - The Crown Is Yours. Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call 877-HOPENY or text HOPENY. In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg.org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (Kansas). Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in New Hampshire, Oregon, and Ontario. Bonus bets expire one hundred sixty eight hours after issuance. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see dkng.co/bball. FantasyPros Podcast Survey - Help shape the FantasyPros Football Podcast! Take our quick, easy survey at fantasypros.com/survey and share your feedback to help us improve. All it takes is just a minute or two at fantasypros.com/survey! My Playbook - Don't miss out on the revolutionary fantasy football software that over 1 million teams have already synced with: My Playbook. It's packed with custom advice, rankings, and analysis tailored just for your team. Discover your optimal lineup, find advantageous trades, and stay ahead with the latest player news. Join the league of winners today at fantasypros.com/myplaybook and let's secure that championship!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 podcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9 Jan 53min

Join Ryan Wormeli, Pat Fitzmaurice and Derek Brown as they go through their biggest takeaways from each team in the NFC East! Is DeVonta Smith underappreciated? Will Zach Ertz ever slow down? Could Rico Dowdle be a valuable member of a backfield rotation next season? What could Malik Nabers look like with a decent QB? Tune in to hear our thoughts on these key points and many more! Timestamps (may be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Philadelphia Eagles - 0:00:17 Washington Commanders - 0:05:11 BettingPros Livestream - 0:12:00 Dallas Cowboys - 0:12:20 New York Giants - 0:16:25 Outro - 0:23:14 Helpful Links: Vote for Us in the Sports Podcast Awards! - We have some exciting news! We have been nominated for the Best Fantasy Betting and Gaming Podcast by the Sports Podcasting Group! If we helped you along the way this season and you'd like to help show your support, consider voting for us at the link below! Best Fantasy Betting and Gaming Podcast Archives | Sports Podcast Awards FantasyPros Podcast Survey - Help shape the FantasyPros Football Podcast! Take our quick, easy survey at fantasypros.com/survey and share your feedback to help us improve. All it takes is just a minute or two at fantasypros.com/survey! 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/ My Playbook - Don't miss out on the revolutionary fantasy football software that over 1 million teams have already synced with: My Playbook. It's packed with custom advice, rankings, and analysis tailored just for your team. Discover your optimal lineup, find advantageous trades, and stay ahead with the latest player news. Join the league of winners today at fantasypros.com/myplaybook and let's secure that championship! Get 1 FREE Month of BettingPros Premium! - Unlock a month of BettingPros Premium for free! Download the BettingPros app today, use promo code FPFREE. Get access to tools like the Same Game Parlay Tool, the Prop Bet Analyzer, and the PrizePicks Prop Bet Cheat Sheet. 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 Jan 24min