Rotoworld Football Show – Fantasy Football · NBC Sports, Pat Daugherty, Kyle Dvorchak, Denny Carter

Wild Card Weekend Preview: DFS plays + Who is on upset alert?

·1 hr 12 min·5 clips

Could Mike McDaniel unlock Lamar Jackson's Super Bowl potential in Baltimore?

This episode previews the NFL's Wild Card Weekend matchups and analyzes the head coaching carousel. Hosts Patrick Daugherty and Denny Carter, fantasy football analysts for Rotoworld, break down the six playoff games and discuss the eight open head coaching positions. They examine the firings of Mike McDaniel and John Harbaugh, debating McDaniel's future as a play-caller versus a head coach and speculating he could be an ideal offensive coordinator for Lamar Jackson in Baltimore. The hosts review Harbaugh's long tenure and playoff struggles, considering potential fits with the Dolphins or Browns. For the Rams-Panthers game, Carter notes Carolina's Week 13 upset relied on a 33% neutral pass rate and 35 combined rushing attempts from Rico Dowdle and Chuba Hubbard. Daugherty is skeptical, citing Bryce Young's limited ceiling and the Rams getting back running back Vonta Adams, who scored 14 touchdowns in 14 games. In the Packers-Bears matchup, they highlight the rivalry between coaches Ben Johnson and Matt LaFleur, with Carter pointing out the Bears' volatile defense and Jordan Love's effectiveness when not pressured. A surprising insight is Carter's argument that McDaniel, despite perceived leadership shortcomings, could create a "supernova" offense with Lamar Jackson due to his play-design skills. The hosts find humor in Kyle Dvorchak's absence, linking it to his DFS success funding a trip to see Ohio State lose in the Fiesta Bowl. They also note the oddity of Panthers guard Rob Moore's return being potentially impactful for a run-heavy game plan. Carter suggests tight end Tommy Tremble as a "sicko" DFS play against the Rams, as Bryce Young heavily targets tight ends against zone coverage. The tone is conversational and analytical, blending football strategy with casual debate and insider humor. The style is focused on fantasy and betting angles, with hosts freely disagreeing and referencing stats, contracts, and team tendencies. Fantasy football managers and DFS players seeking playoff matchup analysis and lineup advice would enjoy this episode. Listeners looking for in-depth Xs and Os breakdowns or those uninterested in coaching speculation might find it less engaging.

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A sharp, noisy playoff preview built for DFS listeners who like their football argued live.

The show starts with coaching news and uses it to set up a lively look at the wildcard round, moving from McDaniel and Harbaugh into DFS angles, betting ideas, and the rest of the weekend slate.

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You want the six-game Wild Card slate broken down without the usual polished nonsense.

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