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Draft Your QB Early or Late in 2026? (Underdog Draft Battle) Jul 11, 2026

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Should you draft a quarterback early or wait in 2026 fantasy football drafts? Fantasy football experts Kendall Valenzuela and Peter Overzet settle this draft strategy debate with a LIVE Underdog best ball draft, where they go head-to-head using dueling QB strategies. Kendall is drafting her QB early, Pete waits, and you get to see which roster comes out on top.
Before the draft battle, they break down the full 2026 QB ADP landscape on Underdog Fantasy — where every tier of quarterback is going, where the value pockets are, and how to build the best possible roster around your QB decision no matter which strategy you prefer.
Which QBs are worth their early price tag? Where's the late-round QB sweet spot? And which strategy actually builds the better best ball team? Find out.
Topics in this video:
Fantasy football QB draft strategy, early QB vs late QB, when to draft a quarterback, 2026 quarterback ADP, Underdog Fantasy ADP, best ball draft strategy, late round quarterback, elite QB strategy, fantasy football 2026, live fantasy draft, 2026 fantasy football

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Quarterback Rankings & Tiers for 2026 Fantasy Football: Every Quarterback Debated Jul 09, 2026

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Check out Dwain's full Quarterback tiers here: https://www.fantasylife.com/articles/fantasy/quarterback-tiers-for-fantasy-football-2026-jayden-daniels It's time to tier up the quarterbacks. Dwain McFarland reveals his full 2026 fantasy football QB rankings and tiers, and Kendall Valenzuela and Peter Overzet are here to debate every call — from the elite tier at the top all the way down the board. Which quarterbacks are locked into the top tier? Where do the rushing QBs separate from the pocket passers? Which signal-callers is Dwain higher on than their ADP — and which popular picks does he have ranked as fades? We go tier by tier so you know exactly when to draft your QB and who to target in 2026. Whether you're drafting best ball on Underdog, dynasty, or your home league, these are the QB tiers to draft by. 🔍 Topics in this video: 2026 fantasy football QB rankings, quarterback tiers, fantasy QB rankings, QB tier list, fantasy football rankings 2026, best ball QB strategy, superflex rankings, QB draft strategy, quarterback ADP, fantasy football sleepers 🔔 Subscribe for more fantasy football content ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Coming Up 00:03:08 - Tier 1: Elite Dual-Threat QB1s 00:19:06 - Tier 2: Mid-Range QB1s 00:46:56 - Tier 3: Low-End QB1s 01:10:50 - Tier 4: Borderline QB1s 01:13:22 - Tier 5: High-to-Mid-Range QB2s 01:15:16 - Tier 5B: Upside QB2 Sleepers 01:17:55 - Tier 6: Low-End QB2s ______________________ If you want more of Fantasy Life, check us out at FantasyLife.com, where all our analysis is free, smart, fun, and has won a bunch of awards. We have an awesome free seven-day-a-week fantasy newsletter (which would win awards if they existed, we assure you!): https://www.fantasylife.com/fantasy-newsletter-5 And if you want to go deeper, check out our suite of also-award-winning premium tools at FantasyLife.com/pricing But really we hope you just are enjoying what you clicked on here, and come back for more. We are here to help you win!!

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Drafting or Passing on These QBs in 2026 Fantasy Football? + Latest NFL News Updates (Feat. Faraz Siddiqi) Jul 07, 2026

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Which quarterbacks should you be drafting in 2026 fantasy football — and which ones should you pass on at their current price? Kendall Valenzuela is joined by Faraz Siddiqi (@UpperHandFantasy) of Upper Hand Fantasy to play Draft or Pass with the most debated QBs on the board.
Is Brock Purdy a screaming value where he's going in drafts? Is Caleb Williams a trap at his ADP? Faraz breaks down his favorite and least favorite quarterbacks for 2026, the numbers behind each call, and where he disagrees most with the consensus.
Whether you're prepping for best ball drafts on Underdog or your redraft home league, these are the QB calls that will shape your draft strategy.
Also in today's episode:

Rashid Shaheed in for "big-time" role?
Kyle Pitts has no idea what to say to fantasy managers.
Brandon Aiyuk can't get out of his own way?
There was a pretty big wedding this weekend...

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ADP Risers & Fallers + a Live Underdog Best Ball Draft Jul 04, 2026

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Best ball ADP is on the move — and it's the sleepers making the biggest jumps. Kendall Valenzuela and best ball expert Peter Overzet break down the biggest ADP risers and fallers in Underdog Fantasy drafts over the past month, including where the market has moved on Quentin Johnston, Adonai Mitchell, Harold Fannin, Greg Dulcich, and Chris Rodriguez.
Are drafters right to be moving on these players — or is the market overreacting? We dig into why each ADP is shifting and whether you should be buying or fading at the new price.
Then we put it all into practice with a LIVE Underdog best ball draft, so you can see exactly how these ADP shifts play out in a real draft room.
Players discussed:

Quentin Johnston
Adonai Mitchell
Harold Fannin
Greg Dulcich
Chris Rodriguez

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Breaking Down Every Fantasy-Relevant Player in the AFC South | Trevor Lawrence, Jonathan Taylor, Carnell Tate and More! Jul 02, 2026

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Check out the 2026 Fantasy Draft Guide here: https://
fantasylife.com/fantasy-football-draft-kit
Part 8 of our series breaking down every fantasy-relevant player for 2026 fantasy football. In this episode, Ian Hartitz and Kendall Valenzuela go team by team through the AFC South — covering every quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end you need to know about for the Texans, Jaguars, Colts and Titans.
Is Bhayshul Tuten locked in as the RB1 in Jacksonville? Is Tyler Warren really the only Colts pass catcher you want? How will David Montgomery fare in Houston? Will Carnell Tate shine his rookie season? We're talking all this and so much more!
Teams Covered:
Houston Texans
Jacksonville Jaguars
Indianapolis Colts
Tennessee Titans

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The Riskiest Players in 2026 Fantasy Football: Achane, Nabers, Rice, Skattebo, Tuten & More Jun 30, 2026

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Ian Hartitz, Dwain McFarland, and Kendall Valenzuela break down the riskiest players you can draft in 2026 fantasy football. These aren't necessarily bad players. Some of them are actually "my guys" and upside plays for the same analysts who flagged them as risky at their current ADPs. That's what makes them so dangerous: massive ceiling, massive floor, and at prices that give us pause.
We go player by player through the names keeping our analysts up at night. De'Von Achane on a terrible Miami Dolphins offense. Malik Nabers' injury history. Rashee Rice dealing with off-the-field issues. Cam Skattebo as both a risk AND a "my guy" for Dwain. Bucky Irving's workload questions. And several more who could win you a league or blow up your roster.
If you want to know which players to proceed with caution on — or lean all the way in on — before your 2026 fantasy drafts, this is the episode.
Riskiest Players Covered:

De'Von Achane (RB, Dolphins)
Malik Nabers (WR, Giants)
Rashee Rice (WR, Chiefs)
Cam Skattebo (RB, Giants)
Mike Evans (WR, 49ers)
Bucky Irving (RB, Buccaneers)
TreVeyon Henderson (RB, Patriots)
Bhayshul Tuten (RB, Jaguars)
Harold Fannin (TE, Browns)
Alec Pierce (WR, Colts)

Topics in this video:
Fantasy football risky players, boom or bust, 2026 fantasy football, De'Von Achane fantasy, Malik Nabers fantasy, Rashee Rice fantasy, Cam Skattebo fantasy, Bucky Irving fantasy, Bhayshul Tuten fantasy, fantasy football draft strategy, ADP risks, best ball, dynasty fantasy football
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11 Fantasy Football Sleepers for 2026: Brandon Aiyuk, Travis Hunter, Kenneth Gainwell & More Jun 27, 2026

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Check out the 2026 Fantasy Draft Guide to see all of our sleepers for 2026: https://fantasylife.com/fantasy-football-draft-kit Pete Overzet and Kendall Valenzuela reveal 11 fantasy football sleepers you need to know before your 2026 drafts. These are the players being overlooked, underdrafted, or completely ignored at their current ADP — but they have the talent, opportunity, and situation to massively outperform expectations.From a former WR1 at a discount to a rookie nobody is talking about to a quarterback change that could unlock an entire offense, these are the late-round values and sneaky picks that could be the difference between winning and losing your fantasy league.📋 Sleepers Covered:Brandon Aiyuk (WR)Antonio Williams (WR, Commanders)Travis Hunter (WR, Jaguars)Jerry Jeudy (WR, Browns)Omar Cooper (WR, Jets)De'Zhaun Stribling (WR, 49ers)Kenneth Gainwell (RB, Buccaneers)Kaytron Allen (RB, Commanders)Malik Willis (QB, Dolphins)Chig Okonkwo (TE, Commanders)Isaiah Likely (TE, Giants)🔍 Topics in this video:Fantasy football sleepers 2026, late round targets, Brandon Aiyuk fantasy, Travis Hunter fantasy, Omar Cooper fantasy, Jerry Jeudy fantasy, Isaiah Likely fantasy, Malik Willis fantasy, Kenneth Gainwell fantasy, best ball sleepers, fantasy football draft strategy, ADP values, underdrafted players🔔 Subscribe for more fantasy football content⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 - Coming Up02:45 - Brandon Aiyuk07:57 - Antonio Williams12:13 - Travis Hunter18:34 - Jerry Jeudy22:24 - Omar Cooper29:09 - De'Zhaun Stribling35:55 - Kenneth Gainwell42:06 - Kaytron Allen46:36 - Malik Willis52:40 - Chig Okonkwo55:42 - Isaiah Likely#FantasyFootball #Sleepers #FantasyFootballSleepers #LateRoundTargets #BestBall #DraftStrategy #FantasyFootball2026 #FantasyFootballPodcast ______________________ If you want more of Fantasy Life, check us out at FantasyLife.com, where all our analysis is free, smart, fun, and has won a bunch of awards. We have an awesome free seven-day-a-week fantasy newsletter (which would win awards if they existed, we assure you!): https://www.fantasylife.com/fantasy-newsletter-5 And if you want to go deeper, check out our suite of also-award-winning premium tools at FantasyLife.com/pricing But really we hope you just are enjoying what you clicked on here, and come back for more. We are here to help you win!!

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Breaking Down EVERY AFC EAST PLAYER for 2026 Fantasy Football Jun 25, 2026

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Check out the 2026 Fantasy Draft Guide here: https://
fantasylife.com/fantasy-football-draft-kit
Part 7 of our series breaking down every fantasy-relevant player for 2026 fantasy football. In this episode, Ian Hartitz and Kendall Valenzuela go team by team through the AFC East — covering every quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end you need to know about for the Bills, Patriots, Dolphins, and Jets.
Is De'Von Achane a bit too risky at his current price? How will Garrett Wilson fare with Geno Smith at QB? How will A.J. Brown and DJ Moore do on their new teams? Will James Cook see any regression in 2026? We're talking all this and so much more!
Teams Covered:
Buffalo Bills
Miami Dolphins
New England Patriots
New York Jets
Full Series:
Part 1: (NFC West): https://youtu.be/PpZb4e_9Kxs
Part 2: (NFC North): https://youtu.be/gur7TF79EiQ
Part 3: (NFC East) https://youtu.be/wQe0yqN-ZZE
Part 4: (NFC South): https://youtu.be/FjjhMiLCUAg
Part 5: (AFC West): https://youtu.be/1O-SFWY64Bk
Part 6 (AFC North): https://youtu.be/R_OFrC_sgfU
Topics in this video: Fantasy football 2026, AFC East, fantasy, Bills, Dolphins, Patriots, Jets, Josh Allen, Drake Maye, Malik Willis, James Cook, De'Von Achane, Rhamondre Stevenson, TreVeyon Henderson, Breece Hall, Garrett Wilson, DJ Moore, A.J. Brown, Dalton Kincaid, Hunter Henry, Greg Dulcich, Kenyon Sadiq, fantasy football rankings, best ball, dynasty fantasy football
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#FantasyFootball #AFCEast #FantasyRankings #Bills #Dolphins #Patriots #Jets #BestBall #DynastyFantasyFootball #FantasyFootballPodcast

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14 Players We Haven't Drafted ENOUGH in 2026 Fantasy Football (+Underdog Draft!) Jun 23, 2026

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Fantasy football experts Kendall Valenzuela, Ian Hartitz and Dwain McFarland open up their Underdog Best Ball portfolios and reveal the players they have NOT been drafting enough of heading into the 2026 fantasy football season. Which quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends haven't yet found their way onto their rosters — and why?
Where do they overlap? Where do they disagree? And which players are they sticking by fading at their current ADP?
Then they put it all into action with a live Underdog Best Ball draft — showing you their strategy in real time, pick by pick.
Kendall, Dwain & Ian's lowest exposure players include:
Josh Allen
Terry McLaurin
Jonathan Taylor
George Kittle
Rome Odunze
Kyren Williams
Chase Brown
And MORE!
Topics in this video:
Underdog Best Ball, best ball exposure, least drafted players, best ball draft strategy, Underdog fantasy, best ball portfolio, fantasy football 2026, live fantasy draft, best ball tips, ADP values, best ball roster construction, fantasy football draft, Ian Hartitz, Dwain McFarland 2026 fantasy football fades
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#FantasyFootball #BestBall #UnderdogFantasy #BestBallMania #DraftExposure #FantasyDraft #DraftStrategy #FantasyFootballPodcast

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Who Is This Year's JSN, Saquon, Olave, Pickens & More? | 12 Player Comps for 2026 Fantasy Football Jun 20, 2026

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Pete Overzet and Kendall Valenzuela take 12 of last year's biggest fantasy football storylines and find the players most likely to follow the same path in 2026. Who's going to be this year's Jaxon Smith-Njigba breakout? Which top-tier running back could fall short like Saquon Barkley? Who's the next Chris Olave bounceback from injury? And which player is set up for a George Pickens-style breakout in a new place? We go comp by comp through quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends — matching last year's most memorable fantasy seasons to the players poised to repeat history in 2026. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 - Coming Up 02:17 - This year's Drake Maye? 06:07 - This year's Matthew Stafford? 11:05 - This year's Javonte Williams? 16:22 - This year's Saquon Barkley? 23:02 - This year's TreVeyon Henderson? 28:14 - This year's JSN? 35:05 - This year's George Pickens? 42:48 - This year's Chris Olave? 48:48 - This year's Wan'Dale Robinson? 52:56 - This year's Parker Washington? 55:54 - This year's Luther Burden? 56:42 - This year's Trey McBride? 🔍 Topics in this video: Fantasy football player comps, 2026 fantasy football, this year's JSN, fantasy football predictions, breakout players, bounceback players, fantasy football draft strategy, best ball, dynasty fantasy football, ADP values, fantasy football sleepers 🔔 Subscribe for more fantasy football content ______________________ If you want more of Fantasy Life, check us out at FantasyLife.com, where all our analysis is free, smart, fun, and has won a bunch of awards. We have an awesome free seven-day-a-week fantasy newsletter (which would win awards if they existed, we assure you!): https://www.fantasylife.com/fantasy-newsletter-5 And if you want to go deeper, check out our suite of also-award-winning premium tools at FantasyLife.com/pricing But really we hope you just are enjoying what you clicked on here, and come back for more. We are here to help you win!!

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