Final Round Fliers + FanDuel Best Ball Draft (Ep. 536)

Dr. David Chao returns to analyze the biggest injuries affecting the fantasy landscape (0:18) and then Dan and Yates take you through each matchup of the week (13:22)! What is the current injury outlook for Drew Brees (0:50) and Derek Carr (2:01)? What do we make of Keenan Allen's (13:22) dud last night and how does his poor outing affect how his managers should approach their lineup decisions? Why does D'Andre Swift's (31:48) stock actually increase with Chase Daniel under center and where would we rank Lynn Bowden (51:46) if he is forced to lead Miami's backfield? Lastly, how concerned are we about Pittsburgh's WR corps (1:07:21) heading into their bout against Cincinnati? Sponsors: Underdog Fantasy - Underdog’s got everything -- daily fantasy Snake Drafts, season-long and playoff Best Ball, and a new easy-to-play Pick’em format. Look up Underdog Fantasy in your app store or go to underdogfantasy.com. After you make your first deposit, enter our code "FP" to support the show. With our code, they’ll honor a money-back guarantee. Love Underdog during your first month or they’ll refund you up to $100. Timestamps: Injury Analysis - 0:00:18 Drew Brees - 0:00:50 Derek Carr - 0:02:01 Raheem Mostert - 0:03:31 Daniel Jones - 0:04:32 Antonio Gibson - 0:06:04 Alex Smith - 0:06:56 Ezekiel Elliott - 0:07:42 Dan and Kyle in the Morning! - 0:09:06 Accuracy Challenge - 0:10:47 Matchups - 0:13:22 LAC vs. LV - 0:13:22 Keenan Allen - 0:13:22 Marcus Mariota - 0:16:50 BUF vs. DEN - 0:18:38 Cole Beasley - 0:18:44 Marquise Brown - 0:19:25 Gabriel Davis - 0:20:14 Zack Moss/Devin Singletary - 0:20:55 Melvin Gordon - 0:21:43 Tim Patrick - 0:22:23 CAR vs. GB - 0:23:28 TB vs. ATL - 0:24:51 Ronald Jones - 0:24:51 Leonard Fournette - 0:25:28 Rob Gronkowski - 0:27:05 Russell Gage - 0:27:53 TEN vs. DET - 0:30:23 Corey Davis - 0:30:28 D'Andre Swift - 0:31:48 SF vs. DAL - 0:33:12 Raheem Mostert - 0:33:12 Jeff Wilson - 0:34:00 Brandon Aiyuk - 0:34:42 Ezekiel Elliott - 0:35:19 Amari Cooper/CeeDee Lamb - 0:35:56 Dalton Schultz - 0:36:29 HOU vs. IND - 0:37:15 David Johnson - 0:37:34 Chad Hansen - 0:39:20 Nyheim Hines - 0:40:58 Michael Pittman - 0:42:30 CHI vs. MIN - 0:43:19 David Montgomery - 0:43:19 Mitch Trubisky - 0:43:52 Cole Kmet - 0:45:12 SEA vs. WAS - 0:46:37 Tyler Lockett - 0:46:40 J.D. McKissic - 0:48:31 Logan Thomas - 0:49:46 MIA vs. NE - 0:50:18 MIA RBs - 0:50:28 Lynn Bowden - 0:51:46 Damien Harris - 0:53:20 James Robinson - 0:53:44 D.J. Chark - 0:54:08 Marquise Brown - 0:54:34 NYJ vs. LAR - 0:56:06 Cam Akers - 0:56:49 Jared Goff - 0:57:56 Gerald Everett/Tyler Higbee - 0:58:29 PHI vs. ARI - 0:59:02 Kenyan Drake - 0:59:51 NO vs. KC - 1:00:19 Drew Brees - 1:00:19 Michael Thomas - 1:01:56 Jared Cook - 1:02:25 Clyde Edwards-Helaire - 1:03:02 CLE vs. NYG - 1:04:21 Jarvis Landry - 1:04:30 Rashard Higgins - 1:05:09 Baker Mayfield - 1:05:48 PIT vs. CIN - 1:07:21 PIT WRs - 1:07:21 James Conner/Benny Snell - 1:09:03See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Dec 20201h 13min

We're here with Joe Holka, co-founder of LineMovement.com, to discuss which cash (3:33) and tournament (42:39) plays we're eyeing. Is it impossible to fade Derrick Henry (3:43) at all and will a seemingly reinvigorated Lamar Jackson (15:11) replicate his high-floor and efficiency from last week? Is Michael Gallup (28:40) too good of a value to pass on considering his high target volume, or does his recent inability to convert those targets into fantasy points make him a risky option? Ryan Tannehill (49:21) is primed to crush the Detroit secondary, but will he be too chalky for tournament players? The guys finish off the episode with their stacks (56:41) and locks (58:19) of the week! 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. Timestamps: Pricey Cash Game Plays - 0:03:33 Derrick Henry - 0:03:43 Tyreek Hill - 0:08:31 DeAndre Hopkins - 0:10:28 Kyler Murray - 0:12:41 Lamar Jackson - 0:15:12 Mark Andrews - 0:17:50 Cash Game Value Plays - 0:21:31 Leonard Fournette - 0:21:39 Kenyan Drake - 0:23:39 Ezekiel Elliott - 0:25:24 Cam Akers - 0:25:51 Miles Sanders - 0:26:29 Michael Gallup - 0:28:41 Brandon Aiyuk - 0:30:51 Greg Ward - 0:33:54 Russell Gage - 0:35:18 Jalen Hurts - 0:36:35 Jared Goff - 0:38:39 Cole Kmet - 0:40:47 Rob Gronkowski - 0:41:30 GPP Gambles - 0:42:39 Dalvin Cook - 0:43:00 J.K. Dobbins - 0:44:27 D.K. Metcalf/Tyler Lockett - 0:45:27 Calvin Ridley - 0:47:36 Ryan Tannehill - 0:49:21 Matt Ryan - 0:52:13 T.J. Hockenson - 0:52:55 Jared Cook - 0:54:33 DST Plays - 0:55:16 WAS DST - 0:55:16 JAC DST - 0:56:15 Stack of the Week - 0:56:41 Lock of the Week - 0:58:19See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Dec 20201h 1min

Our main crew is in today to discuss their top starts (6:57), sits (42:46), and sleepers (1:06:27) for the fantasy football semifinals! If George Kittle (3:26) returns in Week 16, should fantasy managers immediately insert him into their lineups or should they proceed with caution? With Ronald Jones (9:30 | 59:37) likely out now that he's been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, who will step up as the back to roster in Tampa Bay? Is Jeff Wilson (16:24) a no-brainer start against the Cowboys if Raheem Mostert sits and should Jerick McKinnon (18:11) receive some consideration if you're desperate? Is the risk of Cam Akers (42:55) suddenly losing his grip on the workload in the Rams' backfield still present and do the Jets have a better run defense than most think? Our trio closes the show with a preview of Thursday's night's bout between the Chargers and Raiders (1:09:41) and ponders whether fantasy managers should hesitate to start injured WRs Keenan Allen (1:10:02) and Mike Williams? Sponsors: Manscaped - Manscaped is #1 in men's below the belt grooming. They offer precision engineered tools for your family jewels. Get 20% off and free shipping with the code YATES at Manscaped.com. Timestamps: News - 0:02:55 George Kittle - 0:03:27 Robert Tonyan - 0:04:57 Top Starts - 0:06:57 Melvin Gordon - 0:07:05 Ronald Jones - 0:09:30 Leonard Fournette - 0:11:09 Kareem Hunt - 0:13:19 Jeff Wilson - 0:16:24 Jerick McKinnon - 0:18:11 Marquise Brown - 0:21:25 Tim Patrick - 0:23:31 Tee Higgins - 0:26:08 Nelson Agholor - 0:29:12 Russell Gage - 0:30:31 Mitch Trubisky - 0:32:50 Jared Goff - 0:36:43 Cole Kmet - 0:40:38 Noah Fant - 0:41:53 Top Fades - 0:42:46 Cam Akers - 0:42:55 James Conner - 0:48:51 Benny Snell - 0:50:48 Chase Claypool - 0:52:47 Tyler Lockett - 0:56:23 Marquise Brown - 0:58:36 Ronald Jones - 0:59:37 Jalen Hurts - 1:01:22 Russell Wilson - 1:05:09 Hayden Hurst - 1:05:40 Sleepers - 1:06:27 Lynn Bowden - 1:06:27 Gabriel Davis - 1:07:42 James Washington - 1:08:37 TNF Preview - 1:09:42 Keenan Allen - 1:10:03 Mike Williams - 1:10:27 Hunter Henry - 1:11:20 Nelson Agholor - 1:12:05 Derek Carr - 1:12:50See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 Dec 20201h 14min

We're here to talk about our top dynasty running backs alongside Matt Hicks of The Dynasty Draft Room! First, we recap last night's crazy game between the Ravens and Browns (2:46) and examine whether Lamar Jackson (9:04) has placed himself back into the top five at the QB position. The guys later dive into the Listener Mailbag and tackle all of your dynasty questions (20:57). Who should fantasy managers consider targeting in the middle or end of their rookie draft's first round (21:02), how many QBs should be taken ahead of Trevor Lawrence (29:25) in startup dynasty leagues, and which under-the-radar backup RBs could have nice upside next season (35:24)? The show concludes with the duo breaking down each of their top 15 RBs for dynasty formats (44:59). Where would we rank Aaron Jones (54:16) if he winds up on the Falcons next year and generally how much value should dynasty managers shopping Saquon Barkley (1:02:04) be looking for in exchange? Sponsors: Underdog Fantasy - Underdog’s got everything -- daily fantasy Snake Drafts, season-long and playoff Best Ball, and a new easy-to-play Pick’em format. Look up Underdog Fantasy in your app store or go to underdogfantasy.com. After you make your first deposit, enter our code "FP" to support the show. With our code, they’ll honor a money-back guarantee. Love Underdog during your first month or they’ll refund you up to $100. Timestamps: BAL vs. CLE - 0:02:46 Baker Mayfield - 0:03:21 Kareem Hunt - 0:04:55 Donovan Peoples-Jones - 0:06:52 David Njoku - 0:08:30 Lamar Jackson - 0:09:05 J.K. Dobbins - 0:11:57 News - 0:17:55 Matthew Stafford - 0:18:12 Listener Mailbag - 0:20:58 Who to target in the middle and end of the 1st round in rookie drafts? - 0:21:03 Kyle Pitts - 0:22:35 Marlon Mack - 0:24:41 Clyde Edwards-Helaire - 0:26:55 Trevor Lawrence - 0:29:26 Do elite TEs have higher value than QBs in dynasty? - 0:32:39 Under-the-radar backup RBs that could have big upside in 2021 - 0:35:24 Rashaad Penny - 0:35:24 Anthony McFarland - 0:37:12 D.J. Moore - 0:39:03 James Robinson - 0:41:52 Patrick Mahomes - 0:43:06 Top 15 Dynasty RBs - 0:44:59 Joe Mixon - 0:46:10 Miles Sanders - 0:48:19 Clyde Edwards-Helaire - 0:50:10 Josh Jacobs - 0:51:21 J.K. Dobbins - 0:52:36 Jonathan Taylor - 0:53:30 Aaron Jones - 0:54:16 D'Andre Swift - 0:56:45 Austin Ekeler - 0:58:18 Ezekiel Elliott - 0:59:09 Nick Chubb - 1:00:44 Saquon Barkley - 1:02:05 Alvin Kamara - 1:04:05 Dalvin Cook - 1:04:56See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 Dec 20201h 8min

The fantasy semifinals are upon us! We're joined by Sigmund Bloom of Footballguys.com to break down the week's top waiver pickups. Is a soft Dallas defense enough of a reason for fantasy managers to trust Jeff Wilson (8:03) even though he's stuck in a timeshare with Raheem Mostert? Has James Washington (26:32) surpassed Chase Claypool (30:16) in the pecking order, why is Jalen Hurts (36:59) worth snatching off waivers even if you have better options, and is the Washington DST (47:25) actually a sneaky good option against Seattle? The trio ends the episode with a round of Drop or Keep (49:44) and we examine whether it's time to cut Michael Pittman (51:07), the Bills' RBs (52:40), and Tyler Lockett (55:49) among many others. Sponsors: ButcherBox - 100% grass-fed beef, free-range organic chicken, and heritage-breed pork delivered to your doorstep. No antibiotics or added hormones ever! Bacon for Life is back! Right now, new members can get bacon for life when they sign up. Just go to ButcherBox.com/FANTASYPROS. That’s a package of FREE bacon in every box for the life of your subscription when you go to ButcherBox.com/FANTASYPROS. Timestamps: News - 0:03:15 Ronald Jones/Leonard Fournette - 0:03:50 Top Waiver Pickups - 0:04:38 LeSean McCoy - 0:05:10 Leonard Fournette - 0:06:43 Jeff Wilson - 0:08:04 Sony Michel - 0:12:31 Ito Smith - 0:13:04 Lynn Bowden - 0:13:45 Carlos Hyde - 0:16:18 Marquez Valdes-Scantling - 0:20:00 Chad Hansen - 0:22:35 Tyron Johnson - 0:25:33 James Washington - 0:26:33 Chase Claypool - 0:30:17 Gabriel Davis - 0:32:50 Jalen Hurts - 0:36:59 Mitch Trubisky - 0:38:01 Jared Cook - 0:40:02 Cole Kmet - 0:41:18 Jimmy Graham - 0:42:43 Irv Smith - 0:44:04 Top 5 Waiver Rankings - 0:45:04 DST Streamers - 0:45:56 WAS DST - 0:47:26 Drop or Keep - 0:49:45 Chase Claypool - 0:49:55 Michael Pittman - 0:51:07 Duke Johnson/David Johnson - 0:52:07 Devin Singletary/Zack Moss - 0:52:40 Keelan Cole - 0:53:57 CeeDee Lamb - 0:54:39 Tee Higgins/Tyler Boyd - 0:55:17 Tyler Lockett - 0:55:49 Ezekiel Elliott - 0:57:47See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

15 Dec 20201h 1min

We're back to recap every NFL game from Sunday afternoon! Can we still trust Clyde Edwards-Helaire (3:12) and what's Tags' problem with Brandon Aiyuk (5:12)? After failing to produce against Dallas' horrendous pass defense, do either Tyler Boyd or Tee Higgins (13:55) have a high-enough floor to even be worth flex consideration? With age seemingly catching up to Tom Brady (26:10), how do we feel about him and the Buccaneers' passing offense over the next two weeks? Why is Tyler Lockett (41:21) no longer a must-start option and how concerned are we about Aaron Jones (46:15) consistently getting his workload capped? 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. Timestamps: Trust or Bust - 0:03:12 Clyde Edwards-Helaire - 0:03:12 What's Your Problem, Man? - 0:04:55 Brandon Aiyuk - 0:05:12 HOU vs. CHI - 0:07:14 Mitch Trubisky - 0:08:01 David Montgomery - 0:08:35 Keke Coutee/Chad Hansen - 0:10:15 David Johnson/Duke Johnson - 0:11:37 DAL vs. CIN - 0:12:17 Ezekiel Elliott - 0:12:40 Tyler Boyd/Tee Higgins - 0:13:56 KC vs. MIA - 0:16:04 Clyde Edwards-Helaire - 0:16:51 Mike Gesicki - 0:17:34 ARI vs. NYG - 0:19:20 Kyler Murray - 0:19:44 Wayne Gallman - 0:21:59 Daniel Jones - 0:22:40 MIN vs. TB - 0:25:40 Tom Brady - 0:26:11 Adam Thielen/Justin Jefferson - 0:28:13 DEN vs. CAR - 0:29:23 Melvin Gordon/Phillip Lindsay - 0:29:58 Tim Patrick - 0:30:52 TEN vs. JAC - 0:32:49 Corey Davis - 0:33:26 A.J. Brown - 0:34:42 D.J. Chark - 0:35:48 IND vs. LV - 0:36:58 T.Y. Hilton - 0:37:54 Jonathan Taylor - 0:38:20 Nelson Agholor - 0:39:43 NYJ vs. SEA - 0:41:04 Tyler Lockett - 0:41:21 Chris Carson - 0:43:15 GB vs. DET - 0:45:42 Aaron Jones - 0:46:15 Matthew Stafford - 0:49:52 D'Andre Swift - 0:50:19 NO vs. PHI - 0:51:08 Miles Sanders - 0:51:50 Dallas Goedert - 0:53:12 Jalen Hurts - 0:53:57 Drew Brees - 0:54:51 ATL vs. LAC - 0:56:22 Justin Herbert - 0:57:14 Ito Smith/Todd Gurley - 0:59:14 WAS vs. SF - 1:00:09 J.D. McKissic - 1:01:56 Raheem Mostert - 1:02:57 Brandon Aiyuk - 1:03:31See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14 Dec 20201h 5min

Dr. David Chao is back to run through all the relevant fantasy injuries as we head into the ever-important fantasy playoffs and we've got special guest host, Lauren Carpenter, for today's matchup previews! Can managers expect Christian McCaffrey back this fantasy season (0:48) and is Antonio Gibson done (3:25)? What's the outlook for Josh Jacobs moving forward (4:43) and should there be any concern with A.J. Brown (7:04)? What does Brandon Allen starting for the Bengals mean for their receivers (34:25)? Can managers feel comfortable with Kyler Murray (42:09), Frank Gore (53:55) or Jalen Hurts (1:00:14)? Get the full rundown for this week's games. Sponsors: Magic Spoon - Magic Spoon offers tasty, healthy cereal that cuts down on sugar and carbs. Go to magicspoon.com/fantasypros to grab a variety pack and try it today! And be sure to use our promo code FANTASYPROS at checkout to get free shipping. Timestamps: Christian McCaffrey - 0:00:48 Antonio Gibson - 0:03:25 Josh Jacobs - 0:04:43 Ezekiel Elliott - 0:05:57 A.J. Brown - 0:07:05 Daniel Jones - 0:08:50 Drew Brees - 0:10:12 Jalen Hurts - 0:14:59 Chris Carson - 0:15:38 Cam Akers - 0:21:12 Cooper Kupp - 0:23:41 James White/Damien Harris - 0:24:55 HOU at CHI - 0:26:30 Deshaun Watson - 0:26:59 Keke Coutee - 0:28:26 David Montgomery - 0:30:30 Allen Robinson - 0:31:02 Anthony Miller - 0:31:31 DAL at CIN - 0:33:52 Giovani Bernard - 0:35:10 Amari Cooper - 0:36:31 CeeDee Lamb - 0:36:55 Michael Gallup - 0:37:19 KC at MIA - 0:38:19 ARI at NYG - 0:39:54 Christian Kirk - 0:40:03 Kyler Murray - 0:42:09 MIN at TB - 0:42:50 Tom Brady - 0:43:54 DEN at CAR - 0:44:36 Noah Fant - 0:44:59 Melvin Gordon/Phillip Lindsay - 0:45:23 Robby Anderson/Curtis Samuel - 0:46:40 Teddy Bridgewater - 0:47:08 A.J. Brown - 0:48:10 Corey Davis - 0:48:30 Jonnu Smith - 0:49:02 D.J. Chark - 0:50:18 IND at LV - 0:50:48 Devontae Booker - 0:51:14 Jonathan Taylor - 0:52:18 Philip Rivers - 0:53:21 NYJ at SEA - 0:53:44 Frank Gore - 0:53:56 Breshad Perriman - 0:54:37 Russell Wilson - 0:55:51 GB at DET - 0:56:27 D'Andre Swfit - 0:56:33 Adrian Peterson - 0:57:09 Matt Stafford - 0:57:28 Marvin Jones - 0:59:10 NO at PHI - 0:59:57 Jalen Hurts - 1:00:14 ATL at LAC - 1:02:12 Mike Williams - 1:03:19 WAS at SF - 1:03:53 WAS D/ST - 1:04:18 Brandon Aiyuk - 1:04:54 PIT at BUF - 1:06:30 James Conner - 1:06:38 Eric Ebron - 1:09:55 Ben Roethlisberger - 1:10:32 Devin Singletary/Zack Moss - 1:11:22 BAL at CLE - 1:12:15 Lamar Jackson - 1:12:34 Marquise Brown - 1:13:15 J.K. Dobbins - 1:14:23 Baker Mayfield - 1:14:50 Jarvis Landry - 1:15:07 Kareem Hunt - 1:15:56See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 Dec 20201h 18min

We're with Matthew Betz of BallBlast Football to share our favorite cash (3:42) game and GPP (50:19) plays! Keenan Allen (11:16) can excel in a plus matchup versus the Falcons and hit value in cash games and Aaron Rodgers (16:53) has huge smash potential against an extremely ineffective Lions pass defense. If A.J. Brown sits or is limited, Corey Davis (32:47) is a great value play (especially in GPPs) who can produce a ton of points in a soft matchup with Jacksonville. With the Cowboys favored over the Bengals, can GPP players feel confident in taking a dart throw on Ezekiel Elliott (51:29) despite Dallas' poor offense and why is Tom Brady (55:53) an attractive high-upside option this week? 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. Timestamps: Pricey Cash Game Plays - 0:03:42 Aaron Jones - 0:03:52 Derrick Henry - 0:06:00 James Robinson - 0:08:19 Keenan Allen - 0:11:16 Davante Adams - 0:14:35 Aaron Rodgers - 0:16:53 Russell Wilson - 0:19:19 T.J. Hockenson - 0:22:43 Travis Kelce - 0:23:43 Cash Game Value Plays - 0:25:01 David Montgomery - 0:25:15 Wayne Gallman - 0:26:40 Myles Gaskin - 0:27:17 J.D. McKissic - 0:27:36 Breshad Perriman - 0:29:06 Robby Anderson - 0:31:24 Corey Davis - 0:32:48 Tim Patrick - 0:36:34 Matt Ryan - 0:39:46 Justin Herbert - 0:41:24 Cole Kmet - 0:44:49 Hunter Henry - 0:46:26 Robert Tonyan - 0:48:28 GPP Gambles - 0:50:19 Wayne Gallman - 0:50:25 Ezekiel Elliott - 0:51:29 D.J. Chark - 0:52:46 Mike Evans - 0:54:27 Mike Williams - 0:55:10 Tom Brady - 0:55:54 Ryan Tannehill - 0:58:14 Mike Gesicki - 0:59:22 Will Dissly - 1:01:21 Jordan Akins - 1:01:45 DST Plays - 1:03:02 NO DST - 1:03:05 PHI DST - 1:04:25 Stack of the Week/Lock of the Week - 1:05:58 Austin Ekeler - 1:06:31 Derrick Henry - 1:06:57See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 Dec 20201h 9min