Week 3 DFS plays and picks against the spread
There are a few monster totals on the board in Week 3 (55.5 in Lions-Cardinals and Cowboys-Seahawks), and that always makes for interesting DFS and gambling weeks. Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper break down the DFS slate, then Beller welcomes on Vic Tafur to discuss their favorite picks against the spread, on this hybrid episode of The Athletic Fantasy Football Podcast and The Athletic Football Show.Rundown1:33 Games to target for DFS in Week 34:00 Quarterback targets in Week 38:08 No shortage of ways to attack the running back position15:30 Stars and scrubs at wide receiver24:27 Finding bargains at tight end26:27 No obvious options at defense30:39 Week 3 picks against the spread31:10 Week 2 audit32:49 Patriots (-6.5) vs. Raiders34:15 Bills (-2.5) vs. Rams35:22 Steelers (-4) vs. Texans37:33 49ers (-4) at Giants39:43 Titans (-2.5) at Vikings41:18 Browns (-7) vs. Washington43:06 Eagles (-4.5) vs. Bengals45:16 Falcons (-3) vs. Bears47:02 Colts (-11.5) vs. Jets48:10 Chargers (-6.5) vs. Panthers49:55 Cardinals (-5.5) vs. Lions52:00 Buccaneers (-6) at Broncos53:54 Seahawks (-5) vs. Cowboys55:29 Saints (-3) vs. Packers56:30 Ravens (-3.5) vs. Chiefs57:50 Recapping our Week 3 picks58:53 Week 3 survivor picksFollow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Vic on Twitter: @VicTafur Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25 Sep 20201h
Week 3: Injury impact, stellar slate and can Dan Quinn respond?
The injuries across the NFL continue to make headlines. The Athletic’s Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones discuss why this might be happening and how teams are adjusting. They also break down the Tyrod Taylor situation in Los Angeles.Later in the show, they talk about this week’s great slate of games, including Chiefs-Ravens and Saints-Packers.Plus, Lindsay explains why she thinks this is an important week for Dan Quinn and Robert isn’t quite ready to say the Raiders are for real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24 Sep 20201h 7min
Joe Thomas Joins the Show, an Eagles Team Visit with Bo Wulf and Zach Berman, Analyzing the Bruce Arians Offense in Ted Nguyen’s Film School, and more
First up, Robert is joined by former Cleveland Browns offensive tackle, and future Hall of Famer, Joe Thomas to discuss the potential impacts condensed training camps will have on OL’s as the season wears on, how the absence of crowd noise is changing the games-within-the-game, the Browns’ Week 2 win over the Bengals, the play of Jed Wills, what he likes about Orlando Brown, Jawaan Taylor, and other young lineman, and more.Then, in this week’s Team Visit, Robert talks to The Athletic’s Philadelphia Eagles beat writers Bo Wulf and Zach Berman about the team’s ugly 0-2 start, what Eagles fans should be most and least worried about, the worst two game stretch of Carson Wentz’s career, and much more.To close the show, The Athletic’s Ted Nguyen helps Robert analyze the much-discussed Bruce Arians Offense, including the challenges it could present to Tom Brady, why the Bucs should or shouldn’t be encouraged by their start, and more, featuring insights from BA’s former player, Drew Stanton.Get access to The Athletic for only $1 at http://theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23 Sep 20201h 23min
Week 2 Reaction: Russell Tops Cam, The Cowboys' Comeback, Buffalo’s Blooming Offense & More
What a week 2 it was in the NFL! Why didn't more team's buy in on Cam Newton? Did the Falcons lose or did the Cowboys win? Who won the week for week 2? And what the heck happened to the Vikings? Robert Mays and Nate Tice are answering these questions and more as they react to the NFL's week 2 on The Athletic Football Show.Get access to The Athletic for only $1 at theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21 Sep 20201h 14min
Week 2 DFS Plays and Picks Against the Spread
Falcons-Cowboys dominates the Week 2 DFS slate, but there is plenty of goodness to be found outside that game. Michael Beller and Brandon Funston help you find it...while also talking plenty about that likely scoring bonanza. Then, Beller and Vic Tafur highlight their five favorite picks against the spread among the 15 remaining Week 2 games.Rundown2:06 Games to Target in DFS Contests3:53 Dak Prescott Tops the QB List5:31 A Case for Kyler Murray7:14 Going Cheap at QB with Mitch Trubisky and Kirk Cousins8:59 Jonathan Taylor a DFS Free Space10:41 The RBs to Back if You Spend Big at the Position12:41 The Ronald Jones Argument14:13 Believing in Miles Sanders Right from the Jump17:07 Playing all the Falcons' and Cowboys' Receivers19:33 Emmanuel Sanders Climbs the Ranks21:18 Tampa Bay's Receivers with Chris Godwin (Concussion) Likely Out22:48 A Bounceback for Tyler Higbee24:38 Brandon Beats the Drum for Jared Cook25:53 Defense/Special Teams Plays30:24 Week 2 Picks Against the Spread32:35 Rams-Eagles33:47 Panthers-Buccaneers34:57 Broncos-Steelers36:42 Falcons-Cowboys38:27 49ers-Jets40:01 Bills-Dolphins41:45 Vikings-Colts43:08 Lions-Packers44:21 Giants-Bears46:17 Jaguars-Titans48:14 Washington-Cardinals50:23 Ravens-Texans51:30 Chiefs-Chargers53:38 Patriots-Seahawks55:13 Saints-Raiders57:55 Recapping our Picks, Plus a Look at SurvivorVic's Week 2 Picks ColumnFollow Beller on Twitter: @MBellerFollow Brandon on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonFollow Vic on Twitter: @VicTafurGet a subscription to The Athletic for $1/month at theathletic.com/fantasyfootballpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18 Sep 20201h
Week 2: Baker vs. Burrow, Questions for the Cowboys and Can Russ Cook the Patriots?
It’s been a hectic week for wide receivers, from Michael Thomas and Chris Godwin’s injuries to Allen Robinson’s contract riff. The Athletic’s Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones break down all the news and notes across the league.Later in the show, they get you ready for Week 2 by discussing the marquee games on the slate, what position matchups they’re watching and who has the most at stake.Plus, Lindsay explains what it’s like covering a game with no fans and Robert shares his love for Sir Purr. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17 Sep 20201h 9min
Week 1 QB Performances with Quincy Avery, Aaron Reiss Breaks Down the Texans, Film School with Ted Nguyen, and more
First up, Robert is joined by Quarterback Consultant Quincy Avery to give his thoughts on the best and worst QB performances of Week 1, including the play of Gardner Minshew, Dwayne Haskins, Tom Brady, and more.Then, Texans beat writer for The Athletic, Aaron Reiss joins the show for a Team Visit to discuss Houston’s blowout loss to the Chiefs on opening night, how the Texans’ offseason moves led to their rough start, and much more.To close the show, The Athletic’s own Ted Nguyen takes us to Film School, breaking down a handful of the week’s best plays, featuring the likes of Lamar Jackson, CJ Henderson, Cam Newton, and Daniel Jones.Get a subscription to The Athletic for $1 a month when you go to http://theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16 Sep 20201h 6min
Week 1 Reaction: Cowboys Calls, Newton & Rodgers Return, The Lions Collapse & More
What an opening it was in the NFL. The Athletic's Robert Mays is joined by Nate Tice to break down the highlights of the week with a review of Mike McCarthy's decision to not take the field goal, the Lions' collapse at the hands of Mitch Trubisky, Cam Newton and Aaron Rodgers' returning to form, plus a deep dive into the Colts' loss to the Jags in "What Just Happened?" and more.Get access to The Athletic for only $1 a month at theathletic.com/footballshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14 Sep 20201h 6min
