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   Number 1: Week 2 Thoughts for DFS

   Davis and Jakob Sanderson discuss the Week 2 slate and the dfS impact in this episode of Grinding the Variance. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro & Week 1 recap 00:25 - CAR/ATL (Bijan, Hubbard/Brooks, Bryce Young, Coker, McMillan) 11:20 - NO/BAL (Ravens WRs, Andrews, Lamar, Henry, Saints pace) 19:03 - MIN/CHI (Caleb vs. Flores, Odunze, Loveland, Burden, Jefferson, Aaron Jones) 29:00 - CIN/HOU (Chase, Burrow, Schultz, Noel, Montgomery) 34:28 - PIT/NE (Metcalf, Freiermuth, TreVeyon Henderson) 39:00 - GB/NYJ (Jets pace, Matthew Golden) 44:18 - CLE/TB (Bucky Irving, Gainwell, Bucs DST) 50:57 - PHI/TEN (Barkley) 52:00 - JAX/DEN (Parker Washington, Waddle, Bo Nix) 57:27 - LV/LAC (Chargers in Survivor, Jeanty, Hampton, Bech) 1:03:28 - SEA/ARI (Michael Wilson, Jadarian Price) 1:05:44 - WAS/DAL (Daniels/McLaurin stacks, Dak, Diggs vs. McLaurin) 1:12:06 - SF/MIA (McCaffrey role, Mike Evans, 49ers stacks) 1:19:42 - Gold star plays & DraftKings lineup build 💎 Join the channel for Discord access + Perks → / @davis_mattek 👕 Grab Slappy the Seal merch → https://davis-mattek-shop.fourthwall.... 📝Drafters Best Ball ($100 Deposit Bonus) → https://drafters.com/refer/davis 🎯 Premium Tools & Content: Run The Sims (10% off w/ ENDGAME) → https://www.runthesims.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

   September 17, 2026·1h 32min
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   Number 2: Week 1 Gillcast (NFL DFS Recap)

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   September 14, 2026·46min
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   Number 3: Week 2 Picks, Props & Survivor

   Davis prepares for Week 2 with picks, props and Survivor pool advice! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro: Week 1 Recap, 11-for-11 in Survivor 2:11 - Davis's Pick Against the Spread: Jaguars +2.5 at Broncos 9:17 - Pick'em Entry Starts: Colston Loveland Fantasy Points Over 12:05 - First-Touchdown Betting: Davis's Cheap Tight End Formula 14:47 - Micnuggets Coach Speak Angles: Dulcich Under Debate 18:00 - Jadarian Price Over 14.5 Rush Attempts 23:48 - Davante Adams Was Sick: Don't Panic Yet 27:54 - Jacory Croskey-Merritt (JCM) Over 53.5 Rushing Yards 31:36 - Rashod Bateman Receiving Yards: Positive Coach Speak 34:25 - Kenneth Walker Longest Rush: No Carry Limit 36:59 - Vikings Backfield: Demond Claiborne vs. DeeJay Dallas 39:48 - Final Pick'em Adds: TreVeyon Henderson, Justin Jefferson 46:05 - Survivor Recap: 11-for-11, What We Burned 47:23 - 49ers vs. Dolphins: Burn Them or Save Future Value? 53:32 - Buccaneers vs. Browns: Fade the Baker Revenge Chalk? 58:58 - Chargers vs. Raiders: 9%-Owned Game Theory Play 1:03:32 - Panthers vs. Falcons: Off-the-Board Sleeper Pick 1:07:29 - Chargers Allocation Plan and Ladd McConkey EPA Splits 1:09:19 - Eagles at Titans: Save Philly for Week 6 1:12:11 - Don't Burn the Ravens or Chiefs Yet 1:14:07 - Final Call: 50% Chargers and the Chargers Chalk Curse 1:16:43 - Outro: Comment Your Survivor Picks 💎 Join the channel for Discord access + Perks → / @davis_mattek 👕 Grab Slappy the Seal merch → https://davis-mattek-shop.fourthwall.... 📝Drafters Best Ball ($100 Deposit Bonus) → https://drafters.com/refer/davis 🎯 Premium Tools & Content: Run The Sims (10% off w/ ENDGAME) → https://www.runthesims.com 📩 Stay Connected: Podcast → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

   September 18, 2026·1h 22min
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   Number 4: DraftKings $1M Millionaire Maker Breakdown + C.D. Lamb & Saquon Starts

   On today's episode of Grinding The Variance, Davis Mattek breaks down high-stakes best ball draft strategy in the DraftKings $1M Millionaire Maker. Davis walks through picking from the late draft slots, building around top talent like C.D. Lamb and Saquon Barkley, and navigating double-QB builds with Lamar Jackson and Jalen Hurts. Plus, we break down key training camp and roster updates across the NFL, including Jonnu Smith's Packers landing spot, Cedric Tillman on waivers, Alec Pierce returning from the PUP list, and late-round sleepers like Jarquez Hunter. TIMESTAMPS: [00:00:00] Intro & DraftKings Millionaire Maker Roster Construction [00:01:13] Early Round Strategy: Christian McCaffrey, C.D. Lamb, and Saquon Barkley [00:01:41] Training Camp News: Jonnu Smith, Cedric Tillman, and Alec Pierce [00:03:17] Preseason Buzz: Mike Evans, J.J. McCarthy, & Josh Downs [00:16:14] Mid-Draft Strategy: Lamar Jackson & Jalen Hurts Stacks [02:16:35] Late-Round Sleepers & Roster Wraps: Jarquez Hunter & Shedeur Sanders 🔥 SIGN UP & PROMOS: • DraftKings: Use promo code 'MATTEK' when registering for deposit bonuses: https://www.draftkings.com 📩 CONNECT WITH DAVIS: • Podcast Feed: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grinding-the-variance-a-davis-mattek-fantasy-football-pod/id1756145256 • YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5mQjA7f3dk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

   August 28, 2026·2h 28min
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   Number 5: Fantasy Football Draft Analysis: Preseason Risers, Fallers & Best Ball Mania Picks

   In this episode, the hosts dive into a high-stakes Best Ball Mania (BBM) draft from the 1.12 slot using a "Heart of Hearts" strategy—drafting pure, high-conviction personal favorites regardless of market exposure. They analyze key preseason developments, roster moves, and injury news impacting the fantasy football landscape. From Kenneth Walker's potential workload with the Chiefs to Garrett Wilson's upside and Jordan Tyson's concerning injury status, get actionable draft advice and high-leverage strategy for your upcoming best ball and redraft leagues. -- The audio podcast feed for Davis Mattek’s DFS, fantasy football, and best ball streams. -- 🔥 Play Best Ball & get a deposit bonus w/ code DAVIS → https://play.underdogfantasy.com/davis -- Go to the NFFC for the best high-stakes drafting ➔ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠playnffc.com/Profiler⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ First time drafters use promo code FIRSTTIME100 at registration for $100 off your first entry of $150 or more. Use code PROFILER15 for $15 off any NFFC $150 Best Ball Tournament entry. PROFILER25 for $25 off the Footballguys Online Championship. PROFILER100 for $100 off the NFFC Primetime Tournament. PROFILER150 for $150 off the Circa World Championship. -- 🦆SIGN UP FOR FLOCK FANTASY (Rankings, Advice, Personalized Questions →⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flockfantasy.com/signup?code=DAVIS 💎 Join the channel for Discord access + Perks → / @davis_mattek 👕 Grab Slappy the Seal merch → https://davis-mattek-shop.fourthwall.com/products/slappy-the-seal-shirt 📝Drafters Best Ball ($100 Deposit Bonus) → https://drafters.com/refer/davis 🎯 Premium Tools & Content: Run The Sims (10% off w/ ENDGAME) →⁠⁠ https://www.runthesims.com⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

   August 18, 2026·2h 28min
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