Week 4 Matchups + The Wheel of Shame - Fantasy Football Podcast for 10/1

but I'll take them. I'll take them in this one. And I think that you're going to see standard levels of production from all your favorites. Mahomes, Hill, and Kelsey, probably a bounce-back game for Hill. We know he's great on the road. He's had a couple quiet weeks on the season in a row, but eight targets, 81 yards. That's what he averages on the road. That's crazy. But I do like Clyde. I think I like Clyde in this game.

Yeah, Clyde is a fine running back too. He's probably started everywhere. I mean, pretty much every week is going to be the same for the Chiefs as so long as Patrick Mahomes is there, which is start the two studs, and you need to start Clyde Edwards-Alair because he's the starting running back of the best offensive football. But at least, like, they went to him early. It was nice. You saw 17 carries. He came through with a 100-yard rushing game. He finally looked.

He did look good. Like he finally passed the eye test for those first two weeks. It was woof out there. So that was at least, you know, a positive sign here moving forward for Clyde. If you put him on your bench, like I benched Clyde last week because I wanted to see it. And he came through. So I'm willing to move Clyde back into that starting roster. On the other side,

Jalen Hertz and Devante Smith, they are my co-starts of the week because you look at what Kansas City is doing. They are second worst at points allowed to the fantasy quarterback position. They are 25th best against fantasy wide receivers. Points are going up against this team. They've been really bad. They have not figured it out yet, and I'm not scared that the Kansas City chiefs are going to come in and.

just completely shut down the Eagles offense. There will be fantasy points. The Chiefs score a lot of points, right? That's kind of what they do. They're one and two. That means they've been outscored twice. So, yeah, I think this should be a good matchup for most options. I think the big question would be Miles Sanders off the down week. How confident are you in playing him or not playing him? I would play Clyde over Miles. Yeah. But are you comfy starting miles? Are you looking for a different option?

Would you, say you scooped them up, Chuba Hubbard? I would play Chuba. Okay, I would too. What about, like, Kareem Hunt against the Minnesota Vikings? I would play Kareem. Okay. Yeah, I think it'll be okay for Miles this week. We have them ranked really close to Clyde on our consensus rankings. They're two spots apart. What about Zach Moss, Jason? Oh, I play Miles Sanders. Yeah, I would go Miles Sanders. Okay. All right, what about Goddard?

After last week, God Ertz. If you could play them both. Oh, if you can play God Ertz. Heck, yeah. If you can put him in the fly machine and transport them and turn them into one person, then maybe. If only you could, Mike. I know. All right, Battle of the undefeated teams, the Arizona Cardinals going to L.A. taking on the Rams. Both teams 3 and 0. DK Sportsbook has this game. We had a 54 point over under. The Rams are four point home favorites. And this is exciting.

the shakedown of the NFC West this weekend because the Seahawks also play the 49ers. Implied point totals of 25 and 29 in this game. Historically, McVeigh has outcoached Kingsbury in these matchups. You mean great coach who took his team with the Super Bowl is better than Cliff? Yeah, I mean, we are shocked. We are certainly.

in it as Arizona fans here. But thus far this season, it's been impressive for Arizona on offense. The Rams defense, at least fantasy points-wise, has not been what they were last year. I mean, last year they were number one against quarterbacks and wide receivers, five against running backs, ninth against tight ends through three games this year, one of them against Tampa Bay, the Super Bowl champs. You know, they're middle to bottom in terms of fantasy.

Fantasy points given up. So do you have any hesitation about Arizona options on the road? Anything that would change the way you would normally prescribe fantasy players to start them? Oh, man. I think the thing that I'm more confident in Christian Kirk.

because of the hobbled nature of Hopkins, a little less confident in Hopkins, but you're not moving away. He practiced on Thursday. Yes, and you're not moving away from Hopkins. You're going to play him. But the combination of him being hobbled, Jalen Ramsey. Let's be clear. When I hear hobbled, I think people think leg injuries and limping around. He is recovering from a rib injury. He played last week. There aren't any signs this week that he's going to be limited. He practiced on Wednesday, which is not a normal thing for Hopkins anyway. I just want to bring some clarity there.

Sure, yeah. Hobbled might be the wrong word, but coming all, still dealing with the rim. What's that? Bobbled. Bobbled. Oh, that's, that sounds like really, that's not kind to a wide receiver because they don't want to. Oh, okay. You know what I mean? He's ribbled. Ribbled. There we go. We got there. I mean. His ribs. Yeah. I know, I know. It's a funny word. Ribble is a great. A shout out to Al Borland for coming up with that one. But I'm looking forward to buying the board game. Ribbled.

Hold on. Yeah. Oh, wait, did I get 55 or did I get 55 crickets? I didn't hit 55, did I? I did. Al's nodding at me. I didn't, I thought you hit that. Nope. Accidents happen. But like that joke, we would expect. I still don't get it. So that's great. It just sounds like a board game name. Yeah.

All right, that one was me. Oh, my gosh. So the Rams are going to score. I don't think that the Cardinals defense, I mean, that week one performance against the Titans was unbelievable. Since that time, they have not looked like a world beater, especially on the ground. They've not been great against running backs. So.

If they're scoring a lot of points, the Cardinals are going to have to throw the ball a lot. So this is where I do think Christian Kirk is the target that I would go after outside of Hopkins. Yeah, that's a tough decision when you're looking at those other ancillary pieces in a very difficult matchup where Jalen Ramsey historically has always shadowed DeAndre Hopkins, limited him to some very low output games. But he's been moving around this year. He may move into the slot and cover Kirk a bunch in this one.

So it's shaky at wide receiver. But we'll see how that goes. Cooper Cup's always in your lineup. Stafford as well. And we'll see what happens with Darrell Henderson and Michelle. You almost, it's not that you wouldn't root for both guys to be healthy, but clarity-wise, if you knew early that you could put Michelle in there, it could solve a lot of problems for people. It could. But for me, if Henderson's playing, I'm playing him against Arizona. And if Henderson is out, then I am playing Sony Michelle.

Robert Woods? That is the big question. Oh, man. We benched him for Tyler Boyd. We brought that up. I think that he is someone, let me ask you this. Would you play Robert Woods or Devontas Smith, Mike? I'd play Smith. I think there's, I mean, the floor. Well, Robert Woods' floor has been basement dwelling right now.

But the ceiling for Devante Smith is much higher than Robert Woods right now, so that's where I would go. Yeah, it's not been fun. I don't blame anybody for taking a break with Robert Woods. Tyler Higby, Cardinals have been really, really good against tight ends. They're giving up 2.9 points per game, but you drafted him to be your tight end, and he's performed thus far, so you probably just leave him there. Any other questions about this game? I don't think so. I hope we're not.

I hope we don't end up with a defensive battle where we thought an offensive battle was going to happen. Because I do think that's possible. I mean, Arizona, you know, last week, Byron Murphy, defensive player of the week, a couple of interceptions, and the pressure will be the key here. Can you get pressure on Stafford? Hopefully we get the fantasy extravaganza. The other NFC West game, the Seahawks 1 and 2 taken on the 2-1-49ers, DK Sportsbook line, San Francisco minus 3 at home, over unders 52.

We've talked about some of the injury landscape in this game. What are the difficult decisions? Like, Jason, what are you doing doing? Doing? Doing. Doing. What are you doing with the 49ers backfield? Well, first of all, you have to wait and see what's going on with Elijah Mitchell. If Elijah Mitchell is active, I will probably put him in my lineup. He was someone that.

people had to pay up for on the waiver wires, which means they probably needed him. I would imagine if he's there, he's going to be in most lineups. I'm not worried about the Seahawks defense. Currently on the year, they are the 32nd best against running backs, meaning they are very bad. They're giving up 32 and a half points per game. A lot of that. Derek Henry. Yeah, I was going to say a lot of that was Derek Henry. But if Elijah Mitchell is out and like, it's fancy football gets crazy sometimes, you know,

The running backs. Just like promises. Yeah. Running backs are very injured right now. If Elijah Mitchell is out, would you consider taking a sip of the juice? Oh. Kyle used check. Yeah. I would consider that. Yes. He was, he split the backfield with Trace Sermon. And Tray Sermon didn't look ready for the NFL. I'd prefer Sermon. Okay.

Yeah, because of the matchup, I'm okay pivoting to sermon if, yeah, maybe in a PPR league, use check, getting the targets. Hopefully we get a great game here, over under a 52. Debo, Samuel, Brandon Ayuk. This week we have them at wide receiver 19 and 39. Ayuk is just a confidence play. I mean, you have to, if you put him in there, you have to just hope that he's okay. I'm ready. The snaps are there. So he's ready to be played.

just give you like flex level numbers, but he's, I think he's back to his status of its Debo and Brandon I. I would agree, and especially if Kittle is out. Yes. They would need Iyuk even more. I would imagine that the Seahawks are going to be able to score. I would play Brandon Ayuk over Robert Woods in these two matchups here. All right. Meck half locket, if they're active, they're in, Chris Carson. He's just been solid. RB 22, 15, and 19. If you're,

tracking things at home and maybe you picked up Alex Collins is insurance. Travis Homer got a lot of play last week. I just want to bring that up. Yeah. So if you're looking for insurance on Carson, Russell Wilson completing 73% of passes. It's pretty good. It's kind of crazy because he's been great. The receivers have been great. Carson's been great. The new office coordinator looks fine. They're one and two. They could drop to one and three on the road this week. And it's like, you hate to see it.

Yes, you hate to see it because then Jason that would mean the 49ers are three and one. Are you traveling to... Can this game tie? Are you traveling to Disneyland? Heck yeah, man. You just want to drop. I don't just want the drop. I think it's a good play. Now, I'm not starting him in my regular leagues, but if I'm playing a DFS game and I want a cheap shot at a touchdown, I'm going to Disneyland. All right. Oh, my gosh.

Will Disley or Ross Dwellie if Kittle sits? Disley. Disley. Gerald Everett on the reserve COVID list. I wouldn't expect him to play. The Ravens at 2-1 take on the 3-0. Denver Broncos. Impressive. I feel like the Broncos have kind of done what they're supposed to do so far in the season.

They're not a team that I know that I think has been put to the test quite yet. You don't think so? No. Interesting. I think they've really been up against it against the Giants, Jaguars and Jets. Mirage? Full Mirage? I don't think it's a full mirage. I mean, they've looked good, but they haven't been tested. This is really where we're going to find out what, you know, who are the Denver Broncos? Well, starts with Teddy Bridgewater.

By the way, the DK Sportsbook line here, Baltimore minus one. The line opened at Denver minus one. Overrunners, 44 and a half. Quick update on Lamar. Practice will be fine. We'll play. I see a miniature fist bump on the other side of the desk. Somebody that has Lamar. That was just a stupid thing. You knew Lamar was going to play, but I... You don't want it in the back of your mind. I didn't need a... Didn't practice all week.

You don't want to be picking up a quarterback on Sunday morning to have to start. So far, the Baltimore defense dealing with injuries has not been what it was last year. Denver is at home. A couple of great running backs to pound the rock with Corlin Sutton, Tim Patrick, and Noah Phant, my start of the week. What do you guys think? Do you have Baltimore winning this game? Do you have Denver winning it? It's tight, obviously, by way of the sports books.