Rise & Grind: Friday, October 7th
It’s a crisp Friday morning; birds are chirping, leaves are crunching, and you are reading the Rise & Grind. This is where daily fantasy reigns and you are the King or Queen. Step off your throne and sprint towards the weekend, for at the end of the trail is the illustrious NFL Sunday. The day where all your hard work pays off in dividends once the final whistle blows.
Before all that happens, you need to make your lineups.
And it all starts here.
New MMA Premium Content Live in the Daily Marketplace
If you didn’t hear about the new MMA Premium content up in the Daily Marketplace, stop what you’re doing and scope it out.
You’ll get the best and most comprehensive Daily Fantasy MMA package in the industry from MMA expert bbbomb. This package includes access to his full fight-by-fight breakdown, the UFC Beat Down, as well as Projections and Expert Rankings from some of the top players in the game. You’ll also get access to MMA Premium chat and a detailed post-fight article breaking down his lineups and ownership percentages.
UFC Beat Down
This section includes a full fight-by-fight breakdown, the most comprehensive and successful MMA article in the business. This will be edited as it’s created, meaning you won’t have to wait until the entire blog is complete. Fight breakdowns will be posted live as they are written, which will allow you to have access to them earlier than ever before (Thursday/Friday).
MMA Projections
The next part of the package is the MMA Projections section. For the first time, Brett will be releasing homegrown projections from his own algorithm, which factor in odds, finish props, significant strikes, etc. Just one of the many tools that he uses to build his lineups weekly. Projections will be posted Thursday/Friday.
Expert Rankings
Some of the most common questions Brett gets weekly asks him to rank specific fighters. Now, you’ll be able to access both his cash game and tournament rankings. But it won’t be just his rankings…
Some of the top players in the industry and contributors here at RG will be included to launch these rankings (posted Thursday/Friday):
gravycakes- No. 1 ranked MMA player and co-host of The Daily Fantasy MMA Podcast
leroistephon- MMA contributor and writer of the Word Around the Chevy blog at RG
suntszu- No. 3 ranked MMA player
Here is a preview of what the rankings page looks like :
Premium Chat
All subscribers will have access to the MMA Premium chat (LIVE NOW!). Brett will be on there often hanging out and talking MMA. This will be a great place to talk strategy and ask questions. He also plans to hang out there during fights, which is a lot more enjoyable than creating a new post each time you want to send a message. Chat will also give you an instant response unlike creating a post where you have to sit and wait for an answer.
UFC Rewind
Old-schoolers might remember this article, but this will be the final piece of the package, that will be posted within a day or so after the fights. Remember, each weekly package ends on Monday night.
This article will be a post-fight breakdown of a couple of Brett’s lineups and how he came to his decisions. It will also discuss ownership percentage and general strategy.
Free Content
The MMA Premium package is launching at ONLY $5, which I think is awesome and should hopefully allow anyone the opportunity to purchase it if they’re interested.
If you aren’t interested in the premium content, that’s OK. Brett will still be posting free content weekly, including his Quick Picks article which breaks down two cash plays, two tournament plays and one fighter he’s fading.
You can also check out his previously mentioned podcast, the Daily Fantasy MMA Podcast, which Brett will post weekly, and his Daily Fantasy Takedown video, which is posted here at RG.
GrindersLive Schedule: NFL
Most people don’t understand the stress that goes into preparing for a full NFL Sunday slate. Starting from scratch could be overwhelming and super demanding — don’t you wish you had some help? You know, a little head-start to get you off on the right foot. That is what GrindersLive is here for! Our goal is to rip open the world of fantasy sports, drive knowledge into your lineups and help you walk away with the big bucks this weekend.
It all starts with a simple click of the mouse.
See the cast of experts below:
GrindersLive
| 10/07 | Time (ET) | Hosts |
|---|---|---|
| NFL | 12:30 | TheSeige / TJ / Notorious (FD LB) |
| NFL | 2:00 | Jakz101 / BigT44 / HeadChopper (DK LB) |
| NFL | 8:00 | Dean78904 / GiantBallofOil |
| NFL | 9:00 | JeffElJefe / JmToWin / Adam Levitan |
Thursday’s Big Winners
Did you watch Thursday Night Football last night? How about the MLB American League Divisional series? NBA preseason basketball? Yep, all that went down last night and there are contests to prove it.
There were tournaments from all your favorite sites, including FanDuel, DraftKings, and FantasyDraft.
Here is the proof:
| TOURNAMENT | PRIZE POOL |
|---|---|
| NFL $500K KICKOFF SPECIAL | $500,000 |
| NFL $250K GRIDIRON | $250,000 |
| SEPTEMBER GOLD STATUS FREE CONTEST | $100,000 |
| NFL GIANT $25 DOUBLE UP | $100,000 |
| NFL $100K BLITZ | $100,000 |
| SEPTEMBER PLATINUM STATUS FREE CONTEST | $75,000 |
| $10M FANTASY FOOTBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER #45 (THU) | $68,706 |
| SEPTEMBER SILVER STATUS FREE CONTEST | $50,000 |
| NFL GIANT $5 DOUBLE UP | $50,000 |
| NFL $50K PLAY-ACTION | $50,000 |
| NFL $40K FIRST DOWN | $40,000 |
| NFL $40K SLANT | $40,000 |
| NFL $35K GAME CHANGER | $35,000 |
| NFL GIANT $5 DOUBLE UP | $30,000 |
| NFL GIANT $10 DOUBLE UP | $25,000 |
| NFL GIANT $10 DOUBLE UP | $25,000 |
| NFL $25K POWER SWEEP | $25,000 |
| MLB $65K MOONSHOT | $65,000 |
| MLB $40K PAYOFF PITCH | $40,000 |
| NBA $50K SHARPSHOOTER | $50,000 |
| NBA $12K CROSSOVER | $12,000 |
| NBA $3K 3-BALL | $3,000 |
| NBA $1.5K SHOWTIME | $1,500 |
| TOURNAMENT | PRIZE POOL |
|---|---|
| $5,000 Run and Gun | $5,000 |
| $1,000 Spiral | $1000 |
| $2,500 First and Ten | $2500 |
| $400 Intermediate Gameday | $400 |
| *$350 Beginner First Down | $350 |
| $750 HOME RUN | $750 |
| $200 Line Drive | $200 |
| $200 Single | $100 |
Thursday Night Football Swag Giveaway Winner
In Wednesday’s edition of the Rise & Grind, I tested my readers to see if they could guess the total rushing yards that Carlos Hyde would gobble up in TNF.
Carlos had 78 rushing yards to make our winner…
Wait, there is a TIE!
Indycrocodile – Guessed 79
Trevmitch27 – Guessed 77
CONGRATULATIONS to both!
You both were sent a message in your RG inbox; follow the instructions in it to receive your cap.
As for the rest of you, thanks for participating and be on the lookout for more contests like this!
Is there something else you’d like to see in this column? Questions or comments? Leave them below and we’d be happy to consider them. Have a great weekend!