Don't screw up your season from the jump! Join Joe Pisapia, Derek Brown and Andrew Erickson as they draft or pass on 12 early-round fantasy football draft picks for the 2025 NFL season.

Is San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey worth the risk of a second-round pick? Is it pointless to select Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes again? Plus, can New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave come back from a concussion-laced year?

The Pros send up a smoke signal on these polarizing prospects!

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Introduction - 0:00:00
Christian McCaffrey (RB - SF) - 0:01:07 
Jonathan Taylor (RB - IND) - 0:06:35
Draftkings Pick6  - 0:10:15
Tyreek Hill (WR - MIA) - 0:11:30
Breece Hall (RB - NYJ) - 0:15:33
Garrett Wilson (WR - NYJ) - 0:19:40
Rashee Rice (WR - KC) - 0:22:57
Microsoft Chasing Challenges - 0:27:22
Davante Adams (WR - LAR) - 0:29:34
Kenneth Walker (RB - SEA) - 0:33:58
Marvin Harrison Jr. (WR - ARI) - 0:39:27
Omarion Hampton (RB - LAC) - 0:44:39
Chris Olave (WR - NO) - 0:48:22
Patrick Mahomes (QB - KC) - 0:51:45
Outro - 0:56:09

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Don't screw up your season from the jump! Join Joe Pisapia, Derek Brown and Andrew Erickson as they draft or pass on 12 early-round fantasy football draft picks for the 2025 NFL season.
Is San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey worth the risk of a second-round pick? Is it pointless to select Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes again? Plus, can New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave come back from a concussion-laced year?
The Pros send up a smoke signal on these polarizing prospects!
Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)
Introduction - 0:00:00 Christian McCaffrey (RB - SF) - 0:01:07 Jonathan Taylor (RB - IND) - 0:06:35 Draftkings Pick6&nbsp; - 0:10:15 Tyreek Hill (WR - MIA) - 0:11:30 Breece Hall (RB - NYJ) - 0:15:33 Garrett Wilson (WR - NYJ) - 0:19:40 Rashee Rice (WR - KC) - 0:22:57 Microsoft Chasing Challenges - 0:27:22 Davante Adams (WR - LAR) - 0:29:34 Kenneth Walker (RB - SEA) - 0:33:58 Marvin Harrison Jr. (WR - ARI) - 0:39:27 Omarion Hampton (RB - LAC) - 0:44:39 Chris Olave (WR - NO) - 0:48:22 Patrick Mahomes (QB - KC) - 0:51:45 Outro - 0:56:09
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Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Help is available for problem gambling. Call 888-789-7777, or visit ccpg.org in&nbsp;Connecticut. Must be eighteen plus, age and eligibility restrictions&nbsp;vary by jurisdiction. Pick6 not available everywhere, including New&nbsp;York and Ontario. Void where prohibited. One per new customer.&nbsp;Bonus awarded as non-withdrawable Pick6 Credits that expire in&nbsp;thirty days. Limited time offer. See terms at <a href="https://pick6.draftkings.com/promos">https://pick6.draftkings.com/promos</a>.
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Don't screw up your season from the jump! Join Joe Pisapia, Derek Brown and Andrew Erickson as they draft or pass on 12 early-round fantasy football draft picks for the 2025 NFL season.  Is San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey worth the risk of a second-round pick? Is it pointless to select Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes again? Plus, can New Orleans Saints WR Chris Olave come back from a concussion-laced year?

MAKE OR BREAK | Will These 12 Players Lead to Victory or Defeat?  (Ep. 1569)

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