Establish The Show: Conference Championships

The Establish The Run crew—Adam Levitan, Evan Silva, and Andrew Wiggins—break down the two-game conference championship slate with a focus on team-play cash-game construction on DraftKings and FanDuel. The throughline is clear: this is a slate defined by extreme pricing disparities and stark defensive mismatches, making Brock Purdy the most logical cash-game quarterback despite his recent struggles, while Christian McCaffrey remains so underpriced on DraftKings that fading him is nearly impossible. The conversation moves methodically through each position, weighing ownership projections, injury reports, and defensive schematics.

The Quarterback Conundrum: Purdy as the Clear Cash Play

The most popular quarterback on the slate will be Brock Purdy, and for good reason. While Purdy has played poorly in recent weeks—Adam notes he "did not think he was good" against either the Ravens or the Packers—the matchup against Detroit is a dramatic correction. The Lions defense has been shredded by Nick Mullens (twice) and Baker Mayfield. Evan adds that Purdy's poor divisional-round performance had legitimate explanations: Deebo Samuel left early, the rain affected the passing game, and Green Bay's defensive front won against San Francisco's offensive line. With Deebo back at full health and the Lions vulnerable through the air, the 49ers should throw the ball all over them.