Matchup Previews: Week 6 + Injury Analysis w/ Dr. David Chao (Ep. 580)

R.C. Fischer of Fantasy Football Metrics helps us kick off our draft coverage as we provide an overview of this draft class's most potentially impactful players at each skill position. Is there a possibility Josh Jacobs (3:43) may not be the top back in this class, are draftniks sleeping on Trayveon Williams (9:39), and is D.K. Metcalf (34:29) being overhyped? David Sills (46:36) may have the talent to make it in the NFL, but will he get the opportunity? Plus, can any rookie QBs outside of Kyler Murray (56:04) make an immediate fantasy impact, and who would be the more desirable fantasy tight end between Irv Smith (1:02:55) and Noah Fant (1:04:09)? 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 an Amari Cooper signed Cowboys helmet. Just go to "fantasypros.com/contest" for more information. HelloFresh - HelloFresh is a meal kit delivery service that shops, plans, and delivers step-by-step recipes and pre-measured ingredients so you can just cook, eat, and enjoy. For a total of $60 off, that’s $20 off your first 3 boxes, visit “HelloFresh.com/PROS60” and enter promo code “PROS60”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Feb 20191h 9min

The crew spends today's show largely discussing who dynasty leaguers should get rid of while they can and which players would be solid buys on the cheap. Emmanuel Sanders and Demaryius Thomas (7:18) are two receivers who may not have much left in the tank, whereas Jameis Winston (27:33) is trending up thanks to a coaching change and solid surrounding cast. Plus, how does Joe Flacco's (34:17) arrival affect Denver's wideouts, what do we make of Cleveland's acquisition of Kareem Hunt (36:43), and is Patrick Mahomes (47:56) worth trading away for the fourth overall pick in a rookie draft? 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 an Amari Cooper signed Cowboys helmet. Just go to "fantasypros.com/contest" for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14 Feb 20191h 6min

Our guys each give their top 10 favorite statistical takeaways from this past NFL season. Marcus Mariota's (10:47) vast number of passing yards per passing TD doesn't bode well for his 2019 production and Jameis Winston (14:24) is the ultimate gunslinger based on his air yard percentage. Jared Goff's (25:57) offensive line was a huge factor in his success and Christian McCaffrey (36:35) may struggle to come close to last year's record-breaking reception total. 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 T.Y. Hilton signed Colts helmet. Just go to "fantasypros.com/contest" for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 Feb 201949min

The biggest sports game in America takes place on Sunday and we're not only making our game predictions (25:42), but we're also running through our favorite prop bets that you can have some fun with yourself (9:13). If you're heading to a party, make sure to start/sit these snacks (1:45). Will Jared Goff throw an interception (20:44), what's the likelihood of Todd Gurley going over 3.5 receptions (24:15), and will Julian Edelman go over 80.5 yards (25:14)? Listen up for our favorite DFS plays on Sunday (29:09) and for those of you with dynasty leagues, we're wrapping up the show naming our best tips heading into the offseason (35:48). Sponsors: DraftKings - Get a FREE entry into the Big Game contest where first place takes home $1 MILLION and $3 MILLION in total prizes are on the line! To play, go to "fantasypros.com/draftkings" FantasyChamps - Champ-Worthy Hardware. Save 10% on trophies, rings, belts, and exclusive fantasy football jerseys. Use the promo code FANTASYPROS at checkout. 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 T.Y. Hilton signed Colts helmet. Just go to "fantasypros.com/contest" for more information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 Feb 201953min

Our crew dives into their first fantasy mock draft of the 2019 fantasy football season. How early might Patrick Mahomes (7:03) get taken in drafts this season, how much value may Derrick Henry (20:32) lose in PPR formats, and does Andrew Luck have a better chance than Matt Ryan (33:33) to finish as a top-three QB? Was Ronald Jones' (43:25) poor rookie season a product of Dirk Koetter's scheme and can Marquez Valdes-Scantling (45:31 & 47:41) start the season as Green Bay's primary slot receiver? Sponsors: DraftKings - Get a FREE entry into the Big Game contest where first place takes home $1 MILLION and $3 MILLION in total prizes are on the line! To play, go to "fantasypros.com/draftkings"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 Jan 201956min

We extensively pick apart both AFC and NFC Championship games from every angle and evaluate each relevant players' viability. How might the loss of Saints DT Sheldon Rankins affect the Rams' running game (11:56) and does Michael Thomas' (16:50) price hurt his viability in cash games. Also, does Patrick Mahomes' (29:29) relatively low price on DraftKings make him a no-brainer, is Julian Edelman (37:34) the perfect stack partner for DFS players who choose Tom Brady, and who are our locks of the week (49:26)? 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 T.Y. Hilton signed Colts helmet. Just go to "fantasypros.com/contest" for more information. HelloFresh - HelloFresh is a meal kit delivery service that shops, plans, and delivers step-by-step recipes and pre-measured ingredients so you can just cook, eat, and enjoy. Get $80 off your first month by going to "HelloFresh.com/PROS80" and enter "PROS80"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Jan 201952min

We go headfirst into the action as we analyze each of this weekend's playoff games and identify which players are the best cash game or GPP options. You can't go wrong paying up for either Patrick Mahomes (5:04) or Andrew Luck (5:40) in cash games and both of their tight ends (21:08) figure to be the top two plays at the position. If you're unable to roster both Todd Gurley and Ezekiel Elliott (30:37) then who should you spend big on and is it wise to fade Tom Brady (44:04) in the playoffs? Also, just how high is Alvin Kamara's (58:56) upside against the Eagles and is Darren Sproles (1:01:02) a viable GPP play? Sponsors: Pristine Auction - Get the best deals in sports memorabilia including signed helmets and custom jerseys with guaranteed authenticity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11 Jan 20191h 9min

Today's show is spent diving straight into the first round of playoff games and giving our DFS thoughts on each relevant player in all four matchups. Andrew Luck (5:38) appears to be a must-play QB in what should be a high-scoring game, and on the other side, Lamar Miller (13:27) has a great price, but faces a tough matchup. Ezekiel Elliott (31:24) should dominate against what has recently become a soft Seahawks run defense, but his teammate Amari Cooper (36:47) may lack the consistency for fantasy players to fully trust him in cash games. Melvin Gordon's (49:40) viability may come down to his health and Jordan Howard (1:00:31) can be a sneaky good play based on his recent volume and a great matchup. Sponsors: Pristine Auction - Get the best deals in sports memorabilia including signed helmets and custom jerseys with guaranteed authenticity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Jan 20191h 13min