In this week’s episode of Fan Girl Football, hosts Lauren and Judy are joined by Quentin, a DFS (Daily Fantasy Sports) expert, to discuss and strategize for week four contests. They explore various games, highlight key players, and provides practical insights for crafting effective DFS lineups. The episode emphasizes the importance of balancing high-priced reliable players with value picks, monitoring injuries, and leveraging game matchups to optimize fantasy football outcomes.
Recap of Week 3
The episode begins with a recap of the previous week’s DFS performance. Lauren notes that their previous lineup, including players like Sam Darnold and Justin Jefferson didn’t perform as expected. Judy adds that while their lineup managed to pay a small amount due to contest overlay, it wasn’t among the top performers. The winning lineup last week featured Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze, Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley, and Jonathan Taylor, indicating the success of those who invested in high-performing running backs.
Game and Player Analysis
Washington Commanders vs. Arizona Cardinals
With an over/under set at 50 points, Quentin finds this game enticing for DFS, highlighting the vulnerabilities of the Washington secondary and expressing potential interest in Marvin Harrison Jr. Judy shares concerns about Kyler Murray’s high ownership percentage, advocating for Jaden Daniels and Brian Robinson Jr. instead, especially with Austin Eckler out.
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Carolina Panthers
Similarly, the discussion covers the Bengals vs. Panthers game which has an over/under of 48.5 points, favoring the Bengals by 4.5 points. Quentin notes the potential of a high-scoring game due to weak pass rushes on both sides. While Judy is hesitant about the high cost of Joe Burrow and Jamar Chase, Quentin suggests considering Deontay Johnson, especially with Adam Thielen’s absence.
Buffalo Bills vs. Baltimore Ravens
Next, they discuss the Buffalo-Baltimore matchup. The hosts highlight that Buffalo has been dominant early, leading to reduced fantasy production from its key players in the latter halves of games. However, Quentin and Judy see potential in Derrick Henry given the vulnerability of the Bills to running backs. Both also consider Lamar Jackson a valuable, albeit expensive, option for stacking with Isaiah Likely due to Likely’s consistent snap count.
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Houston Texans
Moving on, they note Jacksonville’s disappointing performance the previous week but remain hopeful about Houston’s offensive potential. With significant injuries on Houston’s side including Tank Dell and Joe Mixon, the discussion leans towards Cam Akers as a potential value pick given his likely heavy workload.
Strategic Picks and Contests
Team Selection for Fantasy Sports Evo
The selection process for this week’s Fantasy Sports Evo involves identifying teams likely to score the most touchdowns:
Washington Commanders
Arizona Cardinals
Cincinnati Bengals
Buffalo Bills
San Francisco 49ers
Houston Texans
After debating between these teams, the final picks include Cincinnati, San Francisco, and Houston, aiming to maximize their multipliers and scoring potential.
DFS Lineup for FanDuel
The hosts build a FanDuel lineup integrating value considerations and potential high-scorers:
QB
: Justin Fields
RB
: Derrick Henry, Brian Robinson Jr.
WR
: George Pickens, Marvin Harrison Jr., Deontay Johnson
TE
: Dalton Kincaid
FLEX
: Stefan Diggs
DEF
: Las Vegas Raiders
This lineup balances spending on high-value players like Derrick Henry and Marvin Harrison Jr. while integrating value picks like Brian Robinson Jr. and Deontay Johnson.
Defensive Picks and Flex Spots
Judy highlights Bryan Robinson Jr. as a strong option this week, coupled with the Raiders defense due to their strong pass rush against the Cleveland Browns. The lineup also considers Stefan Diggs for the flex position, emphasizing the need to differentiate from common picks while capitalizing on potential high-scoring players.
Conclusion
As they wrap up the episode, host Lauren emphasizes reviewing the injury reports and adjusting strategies accordingly, particularly monitoring key injuries among the Philadelphia receivers. Quentin and Judy agree that choosing the right mix of high-priced and value players, while also staying contrarian in certain picks, is crucial for DFS success. The hosts also promote their free contest for listeners, offering a prize pack for the winner.
