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30 episodes
Best 2026 Fantasy Football Draft Strategy? Draft Slots, RB-RB Starts & Jonathon Brooks | FantasyPros LIVE Q&A
Ep 2136 · Aug 16, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
What is the best strategy for your 2026 fantasy football draft? Seth Woolcock and Derek Brown answer listener questions live on FantasyPros Twitch, covering draft preparation, ideal draft positions, positional runs, ADP values, keeper decisions, auction strategy, dynasty trades, and late-round targets. The guys explain how to prepare when you don’t know your draft position, whether James Cook should be selected over Justin Jefferson, how aggressively to draft Jonathon Brooks following Chub…
2026 Half-PPR Fantasy Football Mock Draft: Expert Strategy, Sleepers & Best Picks (Ep. 2135)
Ep 2135 · Aug 16, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min
How should you approach a half-PPR fantasy football draft in 2026? Chris Welsh, Andrew Erickson, Derek Brown, and The Athletic’s Jake Ciely complete a full 12-team expert mock draft using the FantasyPros Draft Wizard. The guys break down their strategies from different draft positions, including early running back vs. wide receiver decisions, the value of selecting an elite tight end, when to draft a quarterback, how league settings should change your approach, and which middle- and late-r…
The Extra Point: De’Zhaun Stribling, Jonathon Brooks & Keeper Strategy (Ep. 2134)
Ep 2134 · Aug 15, 2026 · 31 min
Join Chris Welsh and Andrew Erickson as they tackle your questions LIVE on Discord every Thursday at 2 PM EST at fantasypros.com/chat. Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Trading Draft Picks in Redraft - 0:06:27 Selling in Dynasty - 0:11:27 Dynasty Trade Help - 0:16:35 De’Zhaun Stribling (WR - SF) - 0:19:35 Keeper Question - 0:21:31 Jonathon Brooks (RB - CAR) - 0:21:50 Drafting an Extra Tight End? - 0:24:35 Outro - 0:29:48 Helpful Links: Draft Wizard - Dominate your fantasy…
Mike McDaniel to Unlock Ladd McConkey? | 10 Fantasy Football Breakouts Backed by Vegas (Ep. 2133)
Ep 2133 · Aug 15, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
Which fantasy football players are poised to break out in 2026? Chris Welsh, Andrew Erickson, and Establish The Run’s John Daigle use Vegas-implied team totals, offensive projections, ADP, advanced metrics, and projected roles to identify 10 breakout candidates to target in fantasy drafts. The guys break down higher-cost breakout picks including Zay Flowers, Colston Loveland, Ladd McConkey, and Rome Odunze before finding mid-round values such as Mike Evans, Blake Corum, Rhamondre Stevenson…
New England Patriots 2026 Camp Preview: Drake Maye & AJ Brown Chemistry, Pop Douglas & Rookie Buzz w/ Evan Lazar (Ep. 2132)
Aug 14, 2026 · 23 min
Join Andrew Erickson on The Tailgate as he welcomes special guest Evan Lazar (Senior Reporter at Patriots.com and host of Patriots Catch-22) for an in-depth, boots-on-the-ground preview of the New England Patriots! The guys break down the biggest storylines coming out of training camp and joint practices with the Indianapolis Colts, detailing Drake Maye’s progression entering his second season and his blossoming connection with superstar wide receiver A.J. Brown. Plus, they analyze…
Rookie Value Wide Receivers You MUST Draft in 2026 Redraft Leagues! (Ep. 2131)
Ep 2131 · Aug 14, 2026 · 20 min
Join Ryan Wormeli, Derek Brown, and Pat Fitzmaurice on the FantasyPros Football Podcast as they break down the top rookie wide receivers you need to target in your 2026 redraft fantasy football drafts! Using FantasyPros' Real-Time ADP, the crew highlights high-upside rookies currently going at a discount, from middle-round potential breakouts like Carnell Tate and Jordan Tyson to late-round steals like KC Concepcion, Makai Lemon, and De'Zhaun Stribling. Timestamps (may be off due to ads): Intro…
Fantasy Football Advice LIVE! | DeVon Achane vs. Ashton Jeanty, Hero RB Strategy & Your BURNING Questions! (Ep, 2130)
Ep 2130 · Aug 13, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
Don't get faked out by the NFL Training camp hype and false reports! Join Tera Roberts and Chris Welsh for their live fantasy football advice Q&A! Is taking Los Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton in the first round too rich? Does Baltimore Ravens RB Derrick Henry continue to plow his way to a top-12 finish? Plus, what is the fallout of the Washington Commanders losing OT Laremy Tunsil for the season? The Pros keep it a buck with listeners! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 De'…
Real Football Is Finally Here! | Kyler Murray Named QB1, Emeka Egbuka Injury & What to Watch For in NFL Preseason Week 1 (Ep. 2129)
Aug 13, 2026 · 60 min
Embrace the exhibition games! Join Chris Welsh, Andrew Erickson and Pat Fitzmaurice as they outline what to watch for in Week 1 of the NFL Preseason! The guys dive into the biggest camp news of the week, including Emeka Egbuka’s injury scare in Tampa Bay, the latest report surrounding Puka Nacua and Josh Jacobs, and Kyler Murray officially being named QB1 over JJ McCarthy in Minnesota. Will the Los Angeles Chargers roll out a running back-by-committee approach? How does the Houston Texans'…
4 Controversial Running Backs Experts Disagree On: Javonte Williams, Quinshon Judkins & More! (Ep. 2128)
Ep 2128 · Aug 13, 2026 · 13 min
Welcome back to the FantasyPros Football Podcast! Host Alfredo Brown is joined by Pat Fitzmaurice and Matt Modi to debate 4 divisive running backs that they can't agree on. The guys go head-to-head on player rankings, touching on volume, offensive environments, injury recoveries, and backfield competition to help you decide whether to draft or pass on these middle-round RBs. In this episode, we cover: Javonte Williams (Dallas Cowboys): Is he a safe volume lead back, or will a lack of receiv…
The BEST Fantasy Football Sleepers to Target in 2026 Drafts: Mid-Round Steals, Late-Round Fliers & Super Deep Stashes (Ep. 2127)
Ep 2127 · Aug 12, 2026 · 59 min
Join Tera Roberts, Derek Brown, and Andrew Erickson as they unveil their MUST-TARGET Fantasy Football Sleepers for the 2026 season! Whether you're looking for middle-round upside values, late-round floor raisers, or super-deep stashes that could win your league down the stretch, the crew breaks down the best targets at every cost tier. In this episode, we cover: Mid-Round Steals (Rounds 6-8): Why Carnell Tate, Rome Odunze, Tony Pollard, and Jonathon Brooks are poised to outperform their ADPs. La…
2026 Top 60 Wide Receiver Rankings & Tiers: Must-Target Sleepers, Fades & Debates (Ep. 2126)
Ep 2126 · Aug 12, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
Chris Welsh is joined by Pat Fitzmaurice and The Athletic's Jake Ciely to break down the Top 60 Wide Receiver Rankings and Tiers for the 2026 fantasy football season! The guys go tier-by-tier through groups of 10 wideouts, analyzing training camp risers, injury updates, and key ranking disagreements. Is CeeDee Lamb overpriced with George Pickens stealing targets in Dallas? Why is Rashee Rice a major fade despite strong projections? Plus, deep-dive discussions on summer breakout stars like Parker…
FFPC Best Ball Tournament Draft | Hero RB Masterclass from the 1.09 (Ep. 2125)
Ep 2125 · Aug 11, 2026 · 1 hr 27 min
Learn how to approach high-stakes leagues by joining Tom Strachan and Andrew Erickson for a new attempt at a $125 FFPC Best Ball Tournament draft! Is Buffalo Bills RB James Cook trustworthy enough to build a hero-RB approach around? Can Dallas Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb bounce back? Plus, what happens when you punt a third quarterback in this format? What is the Washington Commanders' offensive outlook following Laremy Tunsil's injury? We also break down the Panthers' backfield and provide long-term…
Fantasy Football PPR Mock Draft w/ Nick Ercolano: Expert Picks, Strategy & ADP Values (Ep. 2124)
Ep 2124 · Aug 11, 2026 · 58 min
A full 2026 fantasy football mock draft turns into a masterclass in draft strategy as Ryan Wormeli, Andrew Erickson, Jake Ciely, and Nick Ercolano navigate a 12-team PPR league. The crew examines the RB/WR balance through the early rounds with Puka Nacua (WR, LA Rams) and Bijan Robinson (RB, Atlanta Falcons), as well as the value of waiting on quarterbacks like Josh Allen (Buffalo Bills) and Caleb Williams (Chicago Bears). Plus, what the risks and upsides are of attacking the TE position i…
Jadarian Price Isn't Worth the Hype? | DO NOT Draft These 7 Running Backs (Ep. 2123)
Ep 2123 · Aug 11, 2026 · 24 min
Alfredo Brown, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Derek Brown break down seven fantasy football running backs they are avoiding at current ADP in 2026 drafts. The crew explains how to identify RB busts by looking beyond talent and focusing on price, offensive environment, touchdown upside, receiving role, offensive line concerns, backfield competition, age, and scheme fit. Find out why De’Von Achane’s first-round/second-round price may be too risky in Miami, why Jadarian Price’s Seattle role…
6 Fantasy Football WRs You’ll Regret Passing On: A.J. Brown, Emeka Egbuka, Parker Washington & More (Ep. 2122)
Ep 2122 · Aug 10, 2026 · 20 min
Tera Roberts, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Derek Brown break down six fantasy football wide receivers you may regret passing on in 2026 drafts. The crew highlights wideouts with strong ADP value, breakout upside, and paths to outperform their current draft cost. Find out why Jameson Williams could build on back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons, why A.J. Brown has top-five fantasy upside in his new offense, and why Emeka Egbuka can emerge as Tampa Bay’s true WR1. Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro…
We Plant Our Flags on These 9 Must-Draft Fantasy Football Players! (Ep. 2121)
Ep 2121 · Aug 9, 2026 · 30 min
Who are the players you just keep finding yourself drafting in 2026 fantasy football? The Fantasy Pros crew is planting their flags on nine players they simply don't want to miss out on, even if it means taking them earlier than their current ADP. Alfredo Brown, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Derek Brown go round by round through their favorite targets, starting with Zay Flowers, Javonte Williams, and DeVonta Smith in the early rounds. Then they get into some of their favorite middle-round swings, includi…
Fantasy Football 2026 Draft Strategy: WR Values, Tier Breaks, & Must-Draft Players (Ep, 2120)
Ep 2120 · Aug 8, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
What is the best fantasy football draft strategy for 2026? Ryan Wormeli and Derek Brown answer your questions on wide receiver values, running back strategy, tier breaks, dynasty trades, keeper leagues, superflex drafts, and the players they are targeting most this season. The guys start by breaking down the crowded WR13-20 range, including DeVonta Smith, Zay Flowers, Emeka Egbuka, Ladd McConkey and Tee Higgins, before discussing why an early RB approach could make sense in 2026 drafts. They als…
Draft THESE Players in Every Round! | 2026 Round-By-Round Fantasy Football Guide (Ep. 2119)
Ep 2119 · Aug 8, 2026 · 52 min
If you want to know who to draft in every round of your 2026 fantasy football draft, this episode is for you. Andrew Erickson and Derek Brown go head-to-head in a Shark Tank-style fantasy football draft battle, pitching their favorite targets from Round 1 all the way through Round 15 with Alfredo Brown serving as the judge and deciding which pitch is victorious! Which players have the upside to become league winners? Which late-round values could massively outperform their ADP? And which players…
The Extra Point: Trade Questions, Rookie Draft Dilemmas, and Stefon Diggs Breakdown (Ep. 2118)
Ep 2118 · Aug 7, 2026 · 59 min
Join Chris Welsh and Andrew Erickson as they tackle your questions LIVE on Discord every Thursday at 2 PM EST at fantasypros.com/chat. Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 FantasyPros Discord - 0:04:57 Chat Questions - Dalton Kincaid (BUF TE) for Dallas Goedet (PHI TE), 2.11, and 3.11 - 0:05:46 Hand Raise Rules - 0:08:26 Chat Q - Trade Advice: Bhayshul Tuten, Michael Wilson , 2027 mid 2nd round pick, vs De’Von Achane and Greg Dulcich? - 0:10:10 Hand Raise 1 - What…
Fantasy Football Draft Advice | Strategy, Must-Haves, Values, Busts & More! (Ep, 2117)
Ep 2117 · Aug 7, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
The 2026 NFL season is fast approaching and that means it is time to get ready for your fantasy football season as well! Join Seth Woolcock and Derek Brown for a LIVE Fantasy Football Q&A! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Chat Q+A Start - 0:02:49 Rashee Rice vs. Travis Etienne - 0:06:16 Jamyr Gibbs - 0:08:45 Elite Player's Value in 10 Team PPR - 0:10:35 Coleston Loveland signed jersey Giveaway - 0:12:32 Quarterback/Running Back Stacks - 0:13:20 McCaffrey or Puka or Njiba…
8 Players Fantasy Football Projections LOVE | Draft Values for 2026 (Ep. 2116)
Ep 2116 · Aug 7, 2026 · 52 min
Fantasy football projections can uncover league-winning value—but they can also expose players being overvalued in drafts. In today's episode, Tera Roberts, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Jake Ciely break down eight players whose FantasyPros projections are significantly higher than their current Half-PPR ADP, helping you identify the biggest values before your 2026 fantasy football draft. The crew debates whether Josh Jacobs is still an RB1 despite injury concerns, why Emeka Egbuka could be one of…
Top 50 Fantasy Football RB Rankings & Tiers (Ep. 2115)
Ep 2115 · Aug 6, 2026 · 50 min
Are the Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR) too high or too low on your favorite running backs? Chris Welsh, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Jake Ciely go tier-by-tier through the FantasyPros Top 50 RB rankings, explaining which players they're moving up their draft boards and which backs they're avoiding. Should Ashton Jeanty already be viewed as an elite fantasy RB? Is Saquon Barkley carrying more downside than managers want to admit? How high is too high for Quinshon Judkins? Plus, the panel makes the…
DO NOT Draft These 6 Fantasy Football Busts in 2026 | The Official Do-Not-Draft List (Ep. 2114)
Ep 2114 · Aug 6, 2026 · 29 min
Avoid sinking your season like the Titanic! Join Alfredo Brown, Pat Fitzmaurice and Andrew Erickson for their top six fantasy football busts to avoid in 2026! Is New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara's presence not being baked into RB Travis Etienne Jr.'s cost? Are managers drafting Chicago Bears WR Luther Burden putting the cart before the horse? Plus, why does an early-season slate of tough matchups have Fitz shying away from Jacksonville Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr.? The Pros make their official…
Stefon Diggs to Washington, Zay Flowers Expectations & 49ers Injury Panic + NFL Training Camp Hype & Overreactions (Ep. 2113)
Aug 6, 2026 · 56 min
Ryan Wormeli, Andrew Erickson, and Derek Brown break down the biggest NFL training camp overreactions, news, injuries, ADP risers, and fantasy football takeaways on The Tailgate. The crew reacts to Stefon Diggs signing with Washington and what it means for Jayden Daniels, Terry McLaurin, Chig Okonkwo, Antonio Williams, and the Commanders' offense. They also discuss Zay Flowers’ massive contract extension, why he could make a fantasy leap in Baltimore, and whether the Ravens should use him…
10 Must-Have Players the Experts Are Drafting Everywhere in 2026: Zay Flowers, Christian Watson, Rachaad White & More (Ep. 2112)
Ep 2112 · Aug 5, 2026 · 28 min
Alfredo Brown, Derek Brown, and Andrew Erickson break down 10 must-have fantasy football draft picks the experts are targeting everywhere in 2026. The guys focus on players going outside the first two rounds who can smash their current ADP. Find out why Zay Flowers could make a leap in Baltimore’s new-look offense, why Christian Watson may finally deliver a full-season breakout, why Jordan Tyson and Carnell Tate have rookie upside, why Parker Washington could be mispriced in Jacksonvi…
10 Fantasy Football HOT TAKES | Don't Miss These BOLD Predictions (Ep. 2111)
Ep 2111 · Aug 4, 2026 · 56 min
How bold are you willing to get in your fantasy football draft? Join Chris Welsh, Andrew Erickson, and Derek Brown as they dive into 10 of their biggest bold predictions for the 2026 fantasy football season. Will Trevor Lawrence make the leap into the overall QB1 discussion behind an improved Jaguars offense? Can Jaylen Waddle lead the Denver offense to new heights? Can the Chicago Bears support both Colston Loveland as the overall TE1 and Rome Odunze as a Top-5 fantasy wide receiver? Plus, some…
6 SAFEST Fantasy Football Draft Picks | High-Floor Players You Can Trust (Ep. 2110)
Ep 2110 · Aug 3, 2026 · 25 min
Safe doesn't have to mean boring. Alfredo Brown, Pat Fitzmaurice and Derek Brown break down six of the safest fantasy football draft picks for the 2026 season. Whether you're looking for reliable weekly production or players who can outperform their ADP while minimizing risk, these are the high-floor stars you can confidently build around. The crew discusses why Tetairoa McMillan is already one of fantasy's safest young receivers, whether Derrick Henry can continue defying Father Time, why David…
12 High-Upside Wide Receivers to Target BEFORE Their ADPs Explode (Ep. 2109)
Ep 2109 · Aug 1, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
Matt Modi is joined by Andrew Erickson and Scott Bogman to break down their favorite fantasy football WR targets across every stage of your draft. From early-round stars like Zay Flowers and Jaylen Waddle to mid-round breakout candidates including Parker Washington and Marvin Harrison Jr., plus late-round sleepers like Trey Harris, Jayden Higgins and Antonio Williams, the crew identifies the receivers who could dramatically outperform their ADP this season. Whether you're searching for WR1 upsid…
The Ultimate 2026 Superflex PPR Mock Draft: QB Runs, Zero RB & Best Values (Ep. 2108)
Ep 2108 · Jul 31, 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
How should you approach a 2026 fantasy football Superflex league? The Fantasy Pros crew puts that question to the test with a full redraft Superflex PPR mock draft featuring Ryan Wormeli, Scott Bogman, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Andrew Erickson. The mock features three starting wide receivers, seven bench spots, no kickers or defenses, and a Superflex lineup, creating a fascinating battle between early quarterback strategy, zero RB builds, elite tight ends, and waiting on positional value. One of the…
Fantasy Football Q&A: Kenneth Walker, Marvin Harrison Jr., League Winners & Draft Strategy (Ep. 2107)
Ep 2107 · Jul 31, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
Fantasy football season is officially heating up, and Seth Woolcock and Scott Bogman are here with a loaded FantasyPros Q&A covering the latest NFL training camp news, fantasy football rankings, draft strategy, league winners, and your biggest draft questions. The guys break down the latest Ricky Pearsall injury concerns with the 49ers, Malik Nabers' encouraging training camp progress, and why Justin Jefferson remains a top fantasy option despite the Vikings' quarterback situation. Then it's tim…
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