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Fantasy Football tips for your draft this weekend

Aug 30, 2024, 8:39 AM

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We are just one week away from the return of NFL regular season action, meaning that the time is now to conduct your Fantasy Football drafts.

Dave Richard, a fantasy expert for CBS Sports, joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross on Friday to share his last-second tips, forecast which players you should–and should not–draft this season, and much more.

Plus, Dave explains why he is confident drafting wide receivers from this incoming rookie class.

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Topics Discussed: Fantasy Football draft guide

  • Which players are dropping the most in drafts?
  • Dave says that a ton of WRs are currently dropping, like Malik Nabers, Calvin Ridley, Terry McLaurin, and Chris Godwin
  • “Don’t be hesitant with the rookies. This was an outstanding rookie class.”
  • Should you take BYE weeks into account when making your picks?
  • Dave says he is avoiding Miami RB De’Von Achane this season
  • “It’s clear that [Raheem] Mostert has seniority.”
  • Which quarterbacks should we avoid? Can Caleb Williams replicate what CJ Stroud did last year during his rookie season?
  • “[Caleb] is the perfect type of number-two QB to go after.”
  • San Francisco 49ers backup RB Jordan Mason’s stock is rising following Elijah Mitchell’s season-ending injury
  • Should we be concerned about Christian McCaffrey as he navigates injuries in camp?
  • Dave shares his list of sleepers

Listen to The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross from 6 – 10 a.m. PST, Monday through Friday, on Sactown Sports 1140.

Click here for full episodes of The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross.

San Francisco 49ers 2024 Schedule

Regular Season

  • Monday, September 9th vs. New York Jets – 5:15 pm PDT
  • Sunday, September 15th @ Minnesota Vikings – 10 am PDT
  • Sunday, September 22nd – @ Los Angeles Rams – 1:25 pm PDT
  • Sunday, September 29th vs. New England Patriots – 1:05 pm PDT
  • Sunday, October 6th vs. Arizona Cardinals – 1:05 pm PDT

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