Don't Follow the Herd

Don't Follow the Herd

By Matthew "D4RKSH33P"SportsFantasy Sports
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Don't Follow the Herd episodes

  • The DFS Academy NFL Podcast: Ep 8 - Week 8

    Week 8 blows into our lives. Host Matthew (@D4RKSH33P_DFS) and The DFS Academy founder, David Hess (@HessDFS) are joined by a super special guest, Jim Sannes (@JimSannes) of numberFire to talk about how they are breaking down the Daily Fantasy Sports slate on DraftKings and FanDuel. Jim shares some relevant data on how high wind games affect fantasy scoring. Hear about some chalk plays they like, pivots where they don't, and some game stacks they will be targeting. 

    Visit The DFS Academy on the web (www.thedfsacademy.com) or follow them on Twitter (@TheDFSAcademy) for more information!

    46 min
  • The DFS Academy NFL Podcast: Ep 7 - Week 7

    Pull up a chair and join us for The DFS Academy NFL podcast for Week 7.  Host Matthew (@D4RKSH33P_DFS) is joined by RotoGrinders contributor Alex Sonty (@AlexSonty) and DFS grinder TribeofShabazz (@JerichoShabazz) talk about how they are breaking down the Daily Fantasy Sports slate on DraftKings and FanDuel. Before diving into the slate, they discuss their general strategies for filling that FLEX spot in their lineups each week. Hear about some chalk plays they like, pivots where they don't, and some game stacks they will be targeting. 

    Visit The DFS Academy on the web (www.thedfsacademy.com) or follow them on Twitter (@TheDFSAcademy) for more information!

    35 min
  • The DFS Academy NFL Podcast: Ep 6 - Week 6
    The DFS Academy NFL Podcast goes rogue today. Parker Tompkins (@ParkerSoSerious) takes over and tells you all about where he is looking this week for the Daily Fantasy Sports slate on DraftKings and FanDuel. He goes over who he is projecting well, important injuries he is keeping his eye on, and looks at which players are good or bad chalk. VISIT www.thedfsacademy.com for more great content or catch us on Twitter (@thedfsacademy)
    44 min
  • The DFS Academy NFL Podcast: Ep 5 - Week 5
    Week 5 of the NFL season is here.  Host Matthew (@D4RKSH33P_DFS) and The DFS Academy founder, David Hess (@HessDFS) are joined by a super special guest, Derek Carty (@DerekCarty) of Rotogrinders and THE BLITZ to talk about how they are breaking down the Daily Fantasy Sports slate on DraftKings and FanDuel. Get schooled by Derek with a lesson on common misconceptions of what projections tell you and how best to use them in your DFS process. Hear about some chalk plays they like, pivots where they don't, and some game stacks they will be targeting.
    Visit The DFS Academy on the web (www.thedfsacademy.com) or follow them on twitter (@TheDFSAcademy) for more information!
    38 min
  • The DFS Academy NFL Podcast: Ep 4 - Week 4

    Week 4 of the NFL season is here.  Host Matthew (@D4RKSH33P_DFS) and The DFS Academy founder, David Hess (@HessDFS) are joined by a super special guest, Mat Houchens (@AddMoreFunds) to talk about how they are attacking the Daily Fantasy Sports slate on DraftKings and FanDuel. Find out about the great free NFL data available on Mat's site and just how Vegas Implied totals factor into our decision making. Hear about some chalk plays they like, pivots where they don't, and some game stacks they will be targeting.

    Visit The DFS Academy on the web (www.thedfsacademy.com) or follow them on twitter (@TheDFSAcademy) for more information.

    38 min
  • The DFS Academy NFL Podcast: Ep 3 - Week 3

    Week 3 of the NFL season is here.  Host Matthew (@D4RKSH33P_DFS) and The DFS Academy contributor, Parker Tompkins (@ParkerSoSerious) are joined by a super special guest, James McCool (@Paydirt_DFS) to talk about how they are attacking the Daily Fantasy Sports slate on DraftKings and FanDuel. Hear about some chalk plays they like, pivots where they don't, and some game stacks they will be targeting.


    Visit The DFS Academy on the web (www.thedfsacademy.com) or follow them on twitter (@TheDFSAcademy) for more information.

    36 min
  • The DFS Academy NFL Podcast: Ep 1 - Week 1
    NFL IS HERE! Week 1 is a minefield of murky running back situations and lack of information. Host Matthew (twitter) and The DFS Academy founder, David Hess (twitter) talk about how they are attacking the Daily Fantasy Sports slate on DraftKings and FanDuel. Hear about some chalk plays they like, pivots where they don't, and some game stacks they will be targeting.
    Visit The DFS Academy on the web or follow them on twitter for more information.
    Free Articles referenced in this episode:
    The DFS Academy Top Stacks
    The DFS Academy Week 1 Game By Game Breakdown
    DailyRoto Correlation Article
    32 min
  • The DFS Academy NFL Podcast: Ep 2 - Week 2
    Week 2 of the NFL season. The running backs are chalky and we are here to help you work through the slate. Host Matthew (@D4RKSH33P_DFS) and The DFS Academy contributor, Parker Tompkins (@ParkerSoSerious) talk about how they are attacking the Daily Fantasy Sports slate on DraftKings and FanDuel. Hear about some chalk plays they like, pivots where they don't, and some game stacks they will be targeting.
    Visit The DFS Academy on the web (www.thedfsacademy.com) or follow them on twitter (@TheDFSAcademy) for more information.
    35 min
  • The DFS Academy NFL Podcast: Ep 0

    Join The DFS Academy as we kick off our NFL coverage for the Daily Fantasy Sports world. Host Matthew (twitter) talks to The DFS Academy founder, David Hess (twitter) to discuss The DFS Academy's mission and all of its big plans for the NFL season. They also jump into general strategies such as stacking, contest selection, and bankroll management in preparation for the big opening week contests on DraftKings and FanDuel.

    Visit The DFS Academy on the web or follow them on twitter for more information.

    36 min

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A Daily Fantasy Sports podcast focusing on standing out from the crowd and playing tournaments to take down first place. Listen for slate breakdowns, strategy discussion, and tips to take your DFS…