Sharp Football Analysis by Warren Sharp

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Week 9 Fantasy & DFS Preview with guest Sigmund Bloom of Footballguys.com | Sharp Angles Fantasy Nov 05, 2021

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Rich Hribar is joined by Sigmund Bloom of Footballguys.com to preview the Fantasy Football and DFS landscape for Week 9.

With Derrick Henry injured and likely out for the rest of the season, they breakdown the running back situation and some possible replacements for your lineups. Is Adrian Peterson a legitimate running back option?

Is Cooper Kupp the best fantasy player this year? What other Rams players hold fantasy value?

Deebo Samuel is another receiver that’s tearing it up this season but what does George Kittle’s return to the 49ers mean for his fantasy value? What should you do with Elijah Mitchell and Jeff Wilson?

Is Kyler Murray hurt? How should you treat him and other Cardinals?

Are the Chiefs back? Can Patrick Mahomes and the offense settle in? Is Jordan Love an option to start with Aaron Rodgers on COVID protocol? What should you do with Travis Kelce and other too tight ends in the NFL?

Can Kirk Cousins and the Vikings bounce back against the Ravens? Who should you start and sit in this game? What does “any given Sunday” really mean?

Rich runs through some players to get Sigmund’s thoughts on them: Cordarrelle Patterson, Mike Williams, Chase Claypool, Kadarius Toney and Michael Gallup.

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Week 9 NFL Preview | Sharp Angles Nov 05, 2021

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Dan Pizzuta and Rich Hribar preview Week 9 of NFL Action with break downs of their favorite matchups: Browns vs Bengals, Vikings vs Ravens, Patriots vs Panthers, Saints vs Falcons, and Steelers vs Bears.

The Browns have send Odell Beckham Jr. home after his father posted a video online. How will his absence effect the Browns? Can the Bengals defense bounce back against Baker Mayfield? Can Myles Garrett and the Browns defense get to Joe Burrow?

Does the Ravens defense have enough to match up with the Vikings offense? What holes in the Ravens offense can the Vikings defense take advantage of?

The Panthers offense hasn’t looked great and now they may be missing Sam Darnold. The Patriots defense looks better and better each week. How will this mismatch play out?

Taysom Hill is back for the Saints with Jameis Winston injured. Could the Saints sign Phillip Rivers?

Aaron Rodgers is out for Packers vs Chiefs. We still won’t get Rodgers vs Patrick Mahomes. What does this mean for the rest of the Packers season?

The Titans are without Derrick Henry after his injury. How will Ryan Tannehill and the offense adjust? The Rams added Von Miller as the rich get richer.

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Week 9 NFL Betting Lines, Sides and Player Props Preview | Sharp Betting Show Nov 04, 2021

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Ryan McCrystal previews the betting lines, sides and player props for NFL Week 9.

Browns vs Bengals could be the game if the week. What will Odell Beckham Jr.’s a sense from the team mean for the Browns? Mike White beat the Bengals without stretching the field. Can the Browns do the same?

The Titans are missing Derrick Henry. How will they game plan for the Rams without him?

The line shifted in Packers vs Chiefs after Aaron Rodgers was ruled out due to COVID protocols. Can Jordan Love’s offense outscore Patrick Mahomes against a shaky Chiefs defense?

Ryan gives his favorite player props for Deebo Samuel, Allen Robinson and Justin Fields.

Last he previews Colts vs Jets on Thursday Night Football. Is Mike White set up to impress again against this Colts defense? Is Jamison Crowder going to have a good week?

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Week 8 Fantasy, Dynasty and DFS Preview with Guest Ryan McDowell of DL Football | Sharp Angles Fantasy Oct 29, 2021

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Rich Hribar is joined by Ryan McDowell to preview the Week 8 Fantasy Football, Dynasty and DFS landscape.

Ryan talks Dynasty League strategy for Week 8 of the season. How should you manage your lineup at this point in the season?

Rich asks Ryan for his player values for some big name players. Is Ja’Marr Chase the WR1 for Dynasty? Which other rookies and young players like Kyle Pitts and DK Metcalf have dynasty value?

Why does Ryan have Jonathan Taylor as RB1? How close is D’Andre Swift? How should you handle James Robinson in Dynasty right now? What can you do with guys like Elijah Mitchell and Kenneth Gainwell?

What are the 49ers doing with their running backs and how should you treat them?

Ryan gives his take on Cooper Kupp’s phenomenal season from a Dynasty perspective.

Who’s one player Ryan is stashing on rosters this season?

Ryan explains his weekly flow chart and how he sets his lineups week to week.

Which teams should you look to start running backs and wide receivers against?

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Week 8 Betting Sides, Lines, Totals & Player Props with guest Corey March of Sports Info Solutions | Sharp Betting Show Oct 28, 2021

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Ryan McCrystal is joined by Corey March of Sports Info Solutions to preview betting sides, lines, totals and player props for NFL Week 8.

But first he reflects on what he learned from Week 7. What does the Bengals huge upset over the Ravens say about the Bengals defense and coaching staff? Did they find the answer to Lamar Jackson?

Then Ryan and Corey jump into the biggest matchups of Week 8 starting with Steeler vs Browns. How do the Browns injuries affect the lines in this game? Can the Browns establish the run if Nick Chubb can’t play?

The Colts have a must win against the Titans. They give their thoughts on the “sketchy” line and how you should bet it.

On Sunday Night Football, how should you bet Cowboys vs Vikings? Who is the public backing and how has the line moved? Can you trust Kirk Cousins against the Cowboys defense? Ryan gives his favorite player prop for SNF.

Then they give their favorite player props of the week for Jared Goff, DK Metcalf, Tua Tagovailoa and Justin Fields.

They wrap up with Cardinals vs Packers on Thursday Night Football. With Devante Adams out due to COVID how should you bet this game? Can Aaron Rodgers handle the Cardinals defense without JJ Watt? Which Player Props do they like for TNF? Will Deandre Hopkins be 100%?

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Week 8 NFL Preview | Sharp Angles Oct 28, 2021

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Dan Pizzuta and Rich Hribar preview the biggest NFL matchups for Week 8: Colts vs Titans, Patriots vs Chargers, Bengals vs Jets, Browns vs Steelers, Chiefs vs Giants

Which teams are in a make or break situation at this point in the season?

What can we expect to see at the NFL trade deadline?

They dive into the implications of Colts vs Titans and what both teams seasons look like after this game.

The Patriots and Chargers are both in a must-win situations. Can the Chargers get back on track? What is Mac Jones and how should the Patriots offense attack the Chargers? What can Justin Herbert do with the Patriots Defense?

The Bengals vs Jets is a predictable game but Dan and Rich breakdown the rise of the Bengals and the keys to their success. Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase are throwing all over teams.

The Browns and the Steelers are sitting at the bottom of the AFC North. What can this matchup mean for both teams? Can Ben Roethlisberger hold up to Myles Garrett and the Browns Defense.

The Chiefs offense is fine but the defense has been struggling. Can they hold the Giants offense off enough for Patrick Mahomes to take control? Will Tyreek Hill steal the show against the Giants Secondary?

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Week 7 NFL Preview | Sharp Angles Oct 22, 2021

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Dan Pizzuta and Rich Hribar preview their favorite matchups of Week 7: Bengals vs Ravens, Chiefs vs Titans, Giants vs Panthers, Cardinals vs Texans, Bears vs Buccaneers, Colts vs 49ers, Rams vs Lions, Saints vs Seahawks

Joe Burrow and the Bengals offense has been explosive but can they keep it up with the Ravens? Will the Ravens establish the run against the Bengals defense?

Are we sure the Titans are good? They break down their inconsistencies from Ryan Tannehill to Derrick Henry. But does it matter against a Chiefs team that struggles against the run?

Dan is looking forward to Giants vs Panthers for all the wrong reasons. Sam Darnold doesn’t look great and neither do the Giants. They breakdown what this matchup could look like.

What does the Zach Ertz trade mean for the Cardinals offense? What will their new offense look with another weapon for Kyler Murray on top of Deandre Hopkins?

No one wants to run against the Bucs but can Justin Fields throw enough to keep up with Tom Brady’s offense?

They asses how Zac Wilson, Justin Fields, Trevor Lawrence and Mac Jones are looking so far in their rookie seasons.

Is Carson Wentz good again? Maybe. How will the Colts offense fare against the 49ers defense?

Can the Lions do absolutely anything to stop the Rams in Jared Goff and Matthew Stafford’s first game agains their former teams?

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Week 7 Betting Sides, Totals and Player Props with Guest Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Inquirer | Sharp Betting Show Oct 21, 2021

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Ryan McCrystal gives you his betting preview for Week 7 of the NFL season.

First he looks back at what we learned from Week 6. He was right about Derek Carr’s passing yards against the Broncos and he explains why. Will he put up the same numbers against the Eagles?

Then Ryan is joined by Charlie Goldsmith, Bengals beat reporter for the Cincinnati Inquirer, to take a deeper dive into Bengals vs Ravens. First place in the AFC North is on the line in what could be the NFL game of the week.

Charlie breaks down the keys to the Bengals 4-2 start. Why is Joe Burrow and the offense playing at such a slow pace? How will the defense handle Lamar Jackson? Is Joe Burrow healthy enough to start running the ball again?

Charlie gives his official prediction for Bengals vs Ravens and Ryan uses his insight to decide which side to bet in the game.

Ryan gives some of his favorite player props for Week 7 for players like Justin Fields, Davante Adams, Jameis Winston.

He wraps up the show with a Thursday Night Football Betting Preview. He breaks down the best bets in Broncos vs Browns. What will happen without JOK and will Jadeveon Clowney play?

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Week 7 Fantasy Football and DFS Preview with Guest Chris Allen of 4for4 Football, Football Guys and NBC Sports Edge | Sharp Angles Fantasy Oct 21, 2021

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Rich Hribar is joined by Chris Allen from 4for4 Football, Football guys and NBC Sports Edge to preview the Fantasy Football and DFS landscape for Week 7.

Chris talks about his journey into fantasy football, playing in a league with Matt Harmon and Matt Franciscovich and his weather expertise as an engineer for the Air Force.

He talks about how you should treat weather for fantasy football.

Why does Chris have Miles Sanders stashed on rosters this season?

It’s a “Bye Apocalypse” this week and there’s a lot of injuries on top of that so Rich and Chris walk you through some players to pick up for Week 7.

Why is Tua Tagovailoa a good start against the Falcons? What should you do with other Dolphins like Myles Gaskin?

What’s should you do with Ryan Tannehill this week? Is this the week he gets right after the Titans big win over the Bills?

Does Jameis Winston have any fantasy value in Week 7? How will Sean Payton and the Saints use him and other weapons against the Seahawks?

Who are some options at running back for Week 7? Should you go with Mike Davis?

Fantasy owners were happy with Khalil Herbert last week but how will the Bears running back look against the Buccaneers? Is he an option moving forward? Is this the week to use Justin Fields in DFS? Is Allen Robinson a start this week?

Is there anything to the rumors of the Chiefs trading for Marlon Mack? Should you start Darrel Williams while Clyde Edward-Helaire is injured?

Chris explains why Devonta Freeman is his favorite of the Ravens running back bunch and why you should pick up AJ Dillon.

Rich and Chris breakdown the fallout from the Zach Ertz trade to the Cardinals. Is it a roadblock to Deandre Hopkins, Rondale Moore and Christian Kirk?

Is Dallas Goedert a fantasy tight end you can trust now with Ertz off the Eagles roster?

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Week Six NFL Preview | Sharp Angles Oct 15, 2021

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Dan Pizzuta and Rich Hribar are back for an NFL Week Six Preview. They go around the NFL to preview their favorite matchups of the week: Chargers vs Ravens, Chiefs vs WFT, Panthers vs Vikings, Cardinals vs Browns, Cowboys vs Patriots, Seahawks vs Steelers, Bills vs Titans

Chargers vs Ravens may be one of the most fun matchups of the week. Justin Herbert and the Chargers offense are moving the ball but can their defense take care of Lamar Jackson? Can the Ravens defense stop the Chargers?

The Chiefs and the Washington Football Team have two bad defenses but statistically how bad are they? Can Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs bounce back?

Sam Darnold has turned back into Sam Darnold. What is Sam Darnold’s limit and is the Panthers defense good enough to make up for it?

What’s going one between Mike Zimmer and Kirk Cousins? Why can’t the Vikings play a normal game of football?

The Browns offense still looks good and they run into another hot offense in the Cardinals. Can Baker Mayfield keep pace with Kyler Murray?

What can we expect from the Patriots against the explosive Cowboys offense and Dak Prescott? Do Mac Jones and the Patriots offense have enough talent to make big plays? Is Trevon Diggs going to have another big week?

Geno Smith is at the helm for the Seahawks against the Steelers on Sunday Night Football after Russell Wilson injured his finger. Can the Seahawks defense put any pressure on Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers offense?

The red hot Bills will play Ryan Tannehill, Derrick Henry and the Titans on Monday Night Football. The Titans defense looks bad so what can we expect from this primetime matchup?

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