The Titans' COVID situation sure looks like it's threatening this week's game against the Bills. We've got our 1st scheduled bye week, with the Lions and Packers down. We've got a potential breakthrough spot for Giants QB Daniel Jones -- or do we? -- against the 1st bad pass defense he will have faced this season. We've got disagreement on where to slot Eagles TE Zach Ertz for the week. And we're trying to figure out which streaming-level QBs should make your game-day roster. Check our full We...
Oct 08, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 142
Had you ever heard of D'Ernest Johnson before he ran for 95 yards on the Cowboys last Sunday? Either way, he's certainly more prominent now than he was a week ago. But that doesn't mean Adam and Matt agree on how to treat him with waiver bids this week. Johnson isn't even the 1st RB we'll discuss, though, and there's a sizable list of wideouts to sort. Here's the rundown: FFPC weekend ... 3:26 RBs ... 7:22 WRs ... 23:37 TE/QB ... 39:21 Check out our Week 5 Free Agent Focus , as well as our rank...
Oct 07, 2020•45 min•Ep. 141
Has Russell Wilson finally priced himself out of cash-game use? And is it time to pay down at QB in general? The RB talk starts at Alvin Kamara this week, but there are a wealth of options beyond that for the RB slots and flex use. WR presents a spectrum of options, including a couple of attractive targets in the low $5K salary range. And even TE presents enough options for varied approaches here. Here's the rundown: QB ... 2:38 RB ... 8:15 WR ... 12:43 TE ... 18:04 Flex ... 21:10 Defense ... ...
Oct 03, 2020•26 min•Ep. 140
Russell Wilson, Josh Allen and other top-dollar QBs have driven a lot of high-scoring lineups to date. But are there some cheaper options to draw our attention away as the salaries keep climbing on those passers? Alvin Kamara draws primary focus at RB, but how do we build around him? And will he be so highly owned that he's a GPP fade? WR presents plenty of options, including a pair of favorites in the mid-$4,000 range that we're comfy using across contest formats. Here's the full rundown: QB .....
Oct 03, 2020•38 min•Ep. 139
No Steelers-Titans this week, but we still have 15 other games playing out. There are a lot of teams projected for a lot of points, which means a loaded week at QB. We have some sorting to do at WR and TE and some tough matchups to beware of. Here's the rundown: Denver Broncos at New York Jets ... 1:12 Indianapolis Colts at Chicago Bears ... 4:53 Los Angeles Chargers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers ... 7:44 Cleveland Browns at Dallas Cowboys ... 12:34 Baltimore Ravens at Washington Football Team ... 16:...
Oct 01, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 138
There's no Mike Davis or Giants RB to control your league's waiver bidding this week, so the options are a bit more subtle. But we did have a flashy performance by the backup to one early-round RB plus a couple of young WRs who found the end zone twice apiece. This won't be the week to blow your budget on waivers. But there are options for immediate use ... or long-term upside. Check out our Week 4 Free Agent Focus , as well as our rankings for Week 4 and the rest of the season . DRAFT SHARKS...
Sep 30, 2020•34 min•Ep. 137
It's Cowboys-Seahawks week. So Dak Prescott, Russell Wilson and all of their WRs will factor heavily into what we're doing on FanDuel this week. But the value options at RB make for some interesting decisions that could separate your lineup. We're looking at a few proven fantasy studs with single-digit ownership projections in particular. Also ... is it breakout week for DeSean Jackson? Here's the rundown: QB ... 2:39 RB ... 7:42 WR ... 12:27 TE ... 16:57 Flex ... 23:11 Defense ... 26:06 Check ...
Sep 26, 2020•29 min•Ep. 136
Cowboys-Seahawks looks like the center of the Week 3 main slate, and we'll be talking about plenty of DFS lineup options from that contest. But we're also looking at several other high-priced QBs -- along with some at lower costs, if you're seeking a different build. We've got groups of underpriced RBs to go with them and some low-salary WR targets. Here's the rundown: QB ... 3:49 RB ... 11:27 WR ... 19:46 TE ... 25:37 Flex ... 30:29 Defense ... 32:39 Check out all of Jared's cash-game picks a...
Sep 26, 2020•36 min•Ep. 135
Injuries were the story for Week 2. Now the stories are the replacements for the guys we lost. That includes this week's waiver pickups ... or maybe players who were already on your bench. Let's go through the NFL Week 3 slate game by game and talk who to start, who to sit ... and who to keep your distance from. Check our full Week 3 rankings , and stay up to date on injuries and news via Shark Bites . DRAFT SHARKS - YOUR UNFAIR ADVANTAGE Award-winning fantasy football rankings, projections and ...
Sep 24, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 134
Saquon Barkley's done for the year. Christian McCaffrey will be out a while. So we'll all be bidding on their replacements. Which targets will offer you the most help this week? Which could prove to be land mines? And who could you stash to get ahead of future waiver wire runs? Let's break it down. Check out our full Week 3 Free Agent Focus as well as our Week 3 fantasy football rankings . DRAFT SHARKS - YOUR UNFAIR ADVANTAGE Award-winning fantasy football rankings, projections and draft tool...
Sep 23, 2020•55 min•Ep. 133
Dak Prescott and the Cowboys look tough to avoid in the main slate on DK this week. An abundance of affordable options at WR and RB can help you pay up more than you might usually at QB. That includes several attractive plays in the $5K range at RB. And, just how low can we go at TE to find playable options for Week 2? Here's the rundown: QB ... 5:06 RB ... 10:41 WR ... 19:03 TE ... 24:53 Flex ... 28:57 Defense ... 30:07 Check out all of Jared's cash-game picks and Tyler's tourney favorites . A...
Sep 19, 2020•33 min•Ep. 132
You'll find plenty of value options at RB and WR this week -- even TE. So paying up a little at QB makes sense, especially for this week's marquee fantasy matchup. You just might be able to fit an expensive QB and 3 upper-level RBs into your lineup. We've got some tips on how to do so. Here's the rundown: QB ... 4:43 RB ... 10:32 WR ... 15:38 TE ... 20:15 Flex ... 24:59 Defense ... 25:33 Check out Kevin's favorite picks for cash games and Tyler's top plays for GPPs . And build your own money-ma...
Sep 19, 2020•29 min•Ep. 131
No Jared today but Matt's pressing on to preview Week 2. We'll run through some key injury situations, including Chris Godwin, Michael Thomas, George Kittle, Kenny Golladay and several other WR corps. We'll also try to sort out some confounding backfields, look at some potential TE fill-ins and answer some start-sit questions. Here's the rundown: Injuries to watch ... 1:20 Backfield sorting ... 15:14 WR matchups ... 24:37 TE targets ... 28:16 Lineup questions ... 32:24 Check out our Week 2 ra...
Sep 17, 2020•38 min•Ep. 130
Malcolm Brown turned heads. Benny Snell took advantage of his opportunity. Russell Gage grabbed fantasy attention. And Michael Thomas' injury was just 1 of several that brought waiver-wire options to light. The Week 1 games perennially give us a host of top performers who could break out and win you a championship or fizzle and just break your free-agent budget. Let's try to sort out this week's targets ... Here's the rundown: Post-Week 1 buys from 2019 ... 3:30 2020 Week 2 RBs ... 14:57 WRs ......
Sep 16, 2020•59 min•Ep. 129
Even without Mike Evans, there should be plenty of fantasy intrigue to the Buccaneers-Saints opener. The matchup between the renovated Panthers and the Raiders looks like a potentially sneaky source of offense. And our new DFS guru Tyler Siracuse sees plenty of value in the Falcons-Seahawks matchup. We'll dig into those and other options for your Week 1 FanDuel lineups. Here's the rundown: Key differences between FanDuel and DraftKings ... 1:20 QB ... 5:15 RB ... 9:47 WR ... 15:21 TE ... 19:24 F...
Sep 12, 2020•29 min•Ep. 128
We're kicking off the DK podcast for 2020, and we've got a new voice! Tyler Siracuse is a big-money player and proven winner in the DFS space. You can find his GPP picks on the site all year, and he'll join Jared and Matt for the weekly podcast. The opening week finds fantasy values in Cincinnati, Carolina, Jacksonville and a few other places ... Here's the rundown: Tyler's background ... 1:27 Overall strategy tips ... 2:58 QB ... 11:46 RB ... 16:06 WR ... 21:49 TE ... 27:01 Flex ... 30:47 Defen...
Sep 11, 2020•37 min•Ep. 127
Injury questions face Mike Evans and Kenny Golladay. RB questions emanate from the Jacksonville and Washington offenses. Do we fear the 2019 home-road splits for Dak Prescott and Amari Cooper? Do we roll with Aaron Rodgers out of the gate in a place that has been unkind? And where might you find sneaky offensive upside in Week 1? We've got real games for the first time in months, so let's break 'em down. Check out our full Week 1 rankings and answer any lingering questions with the Who Should I...
Sep 10, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 126
Adam is picking 6th in this FFPC main-event draft, and we're riding shotgun for all the picks, snipes and strategy. How does he react to RBs getting pushed up the board? When is the time to target TEs in this TE-premium format? When should we attack QB -- and what's the plan for drafting a 2nd? We're going through all 20 rounds in search of both production, value and upside. Here's the full draft board. Check out DraftSharks.com for up-to-date rankings as well as Week 1 projections and tools ....
Sep 09, 2020•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 125
How does the Alvin Kamara news affect your Round 1 decisions? Where should you target Tampa Bay or Jacksonville RBs after the Leonard Fournette move? And what's the plan at each position? We're addressing each of those areas and much more to get you ready for a big draft weekend. Here's the rundown: Alvin Kamara and the middle of Round 1 ... 2:04 Buccaneers RBs ... 6:24 Jaguars RBs ... 12:04 Washington RBs ... 14:39 Patriots RBs ... 21:15 QB plan ... 25:03 RB plan ... 32:37 WR plan ... 39:46 T...
Sep 05, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 124
A fantasy football auction adds layers of strategy on top of your average draft. We already posted our annual Auction Strategy Guide . For this show, though, we imported a couple of auction veterans as guests. Drew Davenport provides auction content for Footballguys and his YouTube channel, The Auction Brief . Dr. Jeff Budoff contributes injury analysis at Rotoviz and also did a 2-part auction-strategy podcast last August. They joined Jared and Matt for a discussion on all aspects of fantasy au...
Aug 31, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 123
We might not get any preseason games, but we're getting plenty of reports out of camp. Injuries, comebacks and rookie buzz are altering ADPs as we enter the thick of fantasy football draft season. We're looking into pertinent reports on Dalvin Cook and Todd Gurley; injuries for David Montgomery, Brandon Aiyuk and Kenyan Drake; and where to draft some of the summer's hottest players. Here's the rundown: Dalvin Cook ... 1:17 Todd Gurley ... 5:30 Injuries ... 7:21 Patriots backfield ... 15:37 Rona...
Aug 27, 2020•48 min•Ep. 122
Dr. Jesse Morse works with injured athletes all the team, so he can give us valuable insight into things such as how Saquon Barkley's high-ankle sprain affected him even after he returned last season. Or why we shouldn't worry about Ben Roethlisberger's throwing elbow. We sat down with Dr. Morse -- who will also deliver insight throughout the season on this podcast and on Sports Injury Predictor -- to dig into 12 fantasy-relevant players with big injury questions. And he just happened to teach...
Aug 19, 2020•46 min•Ep. 121
If you paid any attention to the recent Draft Sharks Invitational drafts, then you saw 60 sharp, experienced fantasy football players battle for a $2,000 top prize. The superflex, TE-premium, best-ball format -- on top of the tournament aspect -- left lots of room for varying strategies. And we saw competitors take very different approaches. We checked in afterward with several drafters who differed most in their approaches. These interviews include a large-tourney champ, a psychology grad who t...
Aug 17, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 120
You're not drafting Tyler Lockett early enough. You're probably not paying enough attention to some young 49ers wideouts. And you just might be overvaluing some big-name Cardinals. The final division in our previous series hits on all that plus much more ... including the Rams' post-Todd Gurley, post-Brandin Cooks offense. Here's the rundown: Arizona Cardinals ... 1:34 Los Angeles Rams ... 19:26 San Francisco 49ers ... 35:00 Seattle Seahawks ... 48:55 Check out our full 2020 fantasy football r...
Aug 14, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 119
The Broncos got a new OC, paid up for a new RB starter and renovated their WR corps. The Chiefs snagged the NFL Draft's 1st RB at the end of Round 1. The Raiders were probably better in 2019 than you realize. And the Chargers let Melvin Gordon and Philip Rivers leave town. Which players from each AFC West team are set to help you win a fantasy title, and which exciting young talent is a must-avoid at his ADP? Here's your rundown: Denver Broncos ... 1:15 Kansas City Chiefs ... 21:55 Las Vegas R...
Aug 12, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 118
Who are the real pros when you fill a fantasy football draft room with people who get paid to give fantasy advice and others who have piled up a bunch of money by winning large contests? That's what we're trying to sort out with this Draft Sharks Invitational. Friday night brought the 5th and final draft of the 60-player, best-ball, superflex tournament. And just like the previous 4, it featured varied approaches to achieving a common goal. Here are your drafters: Ryan McDowell J.J. Zachariason...
Aug 08, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 117
The 4th night of the Draft Sharks Invitational featured not only a veteran group of fantasy industry pros and some big-money high-stakes winners. It gave us a drafter waiting until Round 11 to take his 1st QB. It gave us several teams passing on stacks that seemed to be served up. And it gave us plenty more to talk about . Here's your draft lineup for League 4: Kimra Schleicher T.J. Hernandez Lenny Pappano Eliot Crist Michael Fabiano Abib Agbetoba Danny Kelly Brian Harwood Geoffrey Stein Ben Gr...
Aug 07, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 116
The 3rd draft of the Draft Sharks Invitational again featured a varying set of strategies, including a Mike Beers' "zero RB" approach that he called his "zero-est" to date. We stayed on the stream until he selected his first RB ... in Round 12. You can find all the 25-round roster builds here , and listen as we track the first half of the draft. Here are your competitors for Night 3: Mike Porreca Jason Moore Greg Kanter Hayden Winks Matt Schauf Bob Harris Justin Boone Jules McLean Chad Schroeder...
Aug 06, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 115
The Draft Sharks Invitational saw League #2 make its selections Tuesday night. Listen in as we track the first 12 rounds and the varied team builds. Here are your competitors: Pat Thorman Adam Krautwurst Rich Hribar Peter Overzet Noah Ruddell Dan Williamson Mike Schopp Patrick Daugherty Mitch Carl Mike Tagliere Jake Ciely Connor Allen Check out all the details on the DS Invitational here , and find every episode of our podcast . DRAFT SHARKS - YOUR UNFAIR ADVANTAGE Award-winning fantasy footb...
Aug 05, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 114
League 1 of the 60-player Draft Sharks Invitational has made its picks , and we were there tracking the start. Let's check out the different strategies applied as this group of experienced drafters tries to build a 25-man roster to take the top prize in this superflex, TE-premium contest. Here are your drafters for League 1: Matt Thomson John Daigle Graham Barfield Jared Smola Austin Martin Tod Burros Mike Oliva Ian Hartitz Curtis Patrick Mark Garcia Jay Reid and Scott Connor Evan Silva Check o...
Aug 04, 2020•58 min•Ep. 113
