Welcome back to the DFS Army’s flagship NFL podcast “Geek’s Vegas Lines for Fanduel and Draftkings” where Kevin aka “The Football Geek” and yours truly, Choppodong, dive in to break down each and every game on the NFL slate. Kevin is the 5-star general in the DFS Army and also top ranked on Rotogrinders in both NFL and MMA. And, I’m your lovable host and chalk eater specializing in teaching our newer members the fundamentals of player selection, contest selection, and bankroll management. Together, Kevin and I team up each and every week of the NFL season to point you in the right direction when it comes to gameflow, trends, analysis, and relevant statistics from both a cash and tournament perspective. This week, we are also joined by one of our new contributors, Mitch aka “DFSnDonuts.” Mitch has hit the DFS Army ground running with multiple articles a week, his own coaching corner, and a more analytics based flavor.
We both all go by the same names in the Army and out on Twitter. Kevin’s handle is @Ffootballgeek, Mitch is @DFSnDonuts, and I am @Choppodong. Feel free to give us a follow. And, don’t forget about the website twitter of @dfsarmy for Army news, notes, and any current freerolls and promotions.
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DFS Army Week 4 Rewind
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Week 5 NFL Games to Accompany the Podcast
- So much goodness here, do we focus on Pats or Bucs?
- Is there a better play than Jamies Winston on this slate?
- Do we like Keenan Allen, or should we fade Chargers on the road?
- How many times is Eli Manning going to throw the ball, and how many targets will his receivers receive?
- We really don’t see much in this game when compared to other players in other spots. 99% fade.
- Similar game, on paper, however these are two bad defenses. Bad defenses can lead to fantasy points.
- Chasing Bilal Powell points?
- How about Isiah Crowell? Are either of these two playable in all but large GPPs?
- All the Pittsburgh, and all the LeVeon Bell.
- Steelers defense definitely in play at home vs turnover prone Blake Bortles.
- Off the Jags train this week, outside of GPP shots at some garbage time for a receiver as a one-off.
Read: Data Dive for Fanduel and Draftkings
- Will Marcus Mariota even play? Wait and see approach needed for Titans players.
- Fade Dolphins. Atrocious start to season.
- Carlos Hyde and Pierre Garcon probably only two recognizable names worth playing.
- Jacoby Brissett possibly in cash?
- Chop likes Carson Wentz. Mitch likes the other man named Carson.
- Lots of options here. Jaron Brown might be the best punt WR on the slate.
- Will Cam Newton repeat that performance from last week?
- Can we touch any Lions here?
- Good spot for Seahawks, game sets up differently than usual for these two teams.
- Mitch has a man crush on Todd Gurley, can Kevin and Chop talk him off it? Or, do they hop on the train with Mitch?
- Joe Flacco shows us nothing so far. Don’t like anything except maybe the defense.
- E.J. Manuel show probably doesn’t sell tickets here.
- Stack em up, stack em in. CHALK ALERT!
- All angles in play.
Watch: Geek’s Bankroll Managment Tips
- Kareem Hunt is one of the big four running backs, but is he chalk or a pivot this week?
- Can DeShaun Watson hit his upside in this tougher matchup?
- Of course, we wait on Sam Bradford news before going crazy in this game.
- Is anything else playable? MIN defense?
Podcast Questions and Answers From Our Listeners
@sendinnumber4 – Do u think Zeke fade is a good gpp move if so where would u go with rb. I’m looking at Dak at qb
@DFSLearner – In Gpp #LetYourFreakFlagFly , but when building a Hybrid Ladder do you care about ownership? If so, at what level-DU/100Man?
Read: The Ladder System
– How do you narrow down to your core players? If you have a feeling on a player, what do you need to find in #’s to let you play them?
@Chasing21_UW81 – So you think avoiding the GB v. DAL game in GPP is a valid atrategy this week?
@vPatriott – How to you decipher who is going to be overowned and underowned each week?
@Mr_HARRIS1 – Who has a higher ceiling this week, Golden Tate ir TY Hilton?
Before We Let You Go…
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