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7 Players Who Could Lose Your Fantasy Football League in 2026 (Ep. 2142) Aug 20, 2026

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Matt Modi, Andrew Erickson and Pat Fitzmaurice break down seven players who could seriously disappoint fantasy managers this season. From Christian McCaffrey's massive workload and age concerns to Rashee Rice's uncertain role, Quinshon Judkins' injury and Cleveland situation, and Luther Burden's rising ADP, the guys identify the players they're most hesitant to draft at their current prices.

They also debate Cam Skattebo, DJ Moore and Jeremiah Love before revealing the player they're most afraid of being wrong about.

If you're getting ready for your 2026 fantasy football draft, this is a must-listen before you lock in your picks. Find out which players could become fantasy football busts, and which ones might still be worth the risk.

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00

Christian McCaffrey - 0:00:43

Rashee Rice - 0:03:49

Quinshon Judkins - 0:06:48

FantasyPros Draft Simulator - 0:09:51

Cam Skattebo - 0:10:20

Luther Burden - 0:12:10

DJ Moore - 0:16:14

Jeremiyah Love - 0:18:22

The Most Concerning Picks - 0:19:53

2026 Fantasy Fest - 0:21:13

Outro - 0:21:38

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View the Latest Fantasy Football Rankings - https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/ - Compare expert consensus rankings, tiers and player values before making your draft-day decisions.

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NFL Preseason Week 1 Reactions + News You NEED To Know | Jeremiyah Love, De’Zhaun Stribling & More (Ep. 2141) Aug 19, 2026

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Put a period after the first slate of exhibition games. Join Chris Welsh, Derek Brown and Scott Bogman for their NFL Preseason Week 1 reactions!

Could the Arizona Cardinals go winless after the injury to RB Jeremiyah Love? What does the signing of WR Keenan Allen mean for the Indianapolis Colts? Plus, will rookie WR De’Zhaun Stribling be a difference-maker for the San Francisco 49ers?

The "Tailgate" gets listeners up to speed on the latest news, notes and risers/fallers from around the league

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00
Keenan Allen (WR - LAC) - 0:00:48
Jeremiyah Love (RB - ARI) - 0:08:16
Jordyn Tyson (WR - NO) - 0:13:52
Other NFL Injuries - 0:19:31
Von Miller (LB, DE - DAL) - 0:22:15
Autographed LaDainian Tomlinson San Diego Chargers Giveaway - 0:22:32
What We Learned in Preseason Week 1 - 0:23:27
Khalil Shakir (WR - BUF) - 0:24:29
Ty Simpson (QB - LAR) - 0:29:29
Cam Ward (QB - TEN) - 0:35:18
Cam Skattebo (RB - NYG) - 0:40:54
Tailgate Podcast - 0:46:06
Stock Watch - 0:46:20
Matt Hibner (TE - BAL) - 0:46:38
Emmett Johnson (RB - KC) - 0:47:46
De’Zhaun Stribling (WR - SF) - 0:51 :17
Other Notable NFL Preseason Week 1 Risers/Fallers - 0:56:33
Outro - 0:59:22

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5 Fantasy Football Players to Draft BEFORE Their ADP Spikes (Ep. 2140) Aug 19, 2026

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Which fantasy football players should you draft before their ADP rises?

Alfredo Brown, Andrew Erickson and Tera Roberts break down five players they are willing to draft ahead of ADP before prices climb during peak draft season.

The crew discuss why A.J. Brown has overall WR1 upside in New England, how Chris Godwin could become a major draft-day value if he is healthy in Tampa Bay, and why Juwan Johnson is one of the best late-round tight end targets in fantasy football drafts.

Timestamps (may be off due to ads):

Intro - 0:00:00
A.J. Brown’s WR1 Overall Upside - 0:00:32
Josh Jacobs as a Discounted RB1 - 0:03:27
Chris Godwin’s ADP Could Spike Soon - 0:07:27
Jonathon Brooks’ Rising Fantasy Value - 0:11:49
FantasyPros Draft Intel - 0:17:14
Juwan Johnson as a Late-Round Tight End Target - 0:17:50
Outro - 0:23:24

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The Perfect 2026 Fantasy Football Draft | The Best Target in Every Round (Ep. 2139) Aug 19, 2026

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There's no hitting pause when on the clock! Join Chris Welsh, Pat Fitzmaurice and Tera Roberts for their favorite fantasy football targets for every single round.

Why is Las Vegas Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty more affordable this season than last? Does a robust running back strategy still work? Plus, should managers be buying the dip on Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka?

The Pros attempt to build the perfect team!

Timestamps (may be off due to ads):
Intro - 0:00:00
The 2025 Perfect Fantasy Draft - 0:03:59
Erickson’s Ninth-Round Data - 0:05:20
Ashton Jeanty (RB - LV) - 0:06:55
Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR - DET) - 0:09:19
Omarion Hampton (RB - LAC) - 0:12:00
Kenneth Walker III (RB - KC) - 0:14:55
Emeka Egbuka (WR - TB) - 0:17:02
Zay Flowers (WR - BAL) - 0:19:03
D’Andre Swift (RB - CHI) - 0:20:50
Jaylen Waddle (WR - MIA) - 0:23:22
FantasyPros Cheat Sheet Creator - 0:25:21
Bhayshul Tuten (RB - JAX) - 0:26:02
Terry McLaurin (WR - WAS) - 0:27:40
Parker Washington (WR - JAC) - 0:30:01
Jameson Williams (WR - DET) - 0:32:12
Jonathon Brooks (RB - CAR) - 0:33:40
Trevor Lawrence (QB - JAC) - 0:35:14
Chris Godwin (WR - TB) - 0:36:20
Blake Corum (RB - LAR) - 0:38:04
FantasyPros Discord - 0:39:36
Bo Nix (QB - DEN) - 0:40:36
Jacory Croskey-Merritt (RB - WAS) - 0:42:09
Dallas Goedert (TE - PHI) - 0:43:37
Pat’s Favorite Rounds 11-14 Targets - 0:45:28
Tera’s Favorite Rounds 11-14 Targets - 0:48:05
Teams Review - 0:50:21
Outro - 0:52:27

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2026 Superflex Best Ball Draft | FFPC Strategy, Sleepers & Preseason Takeaways (Ep. 2138) Aug 18, 2026

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How should you approach a 2026 Superflex Best Ball draft?

Tom Strachan and Andrew Erickson react to the biggest fantasy football developments from the first full weekend of preseason action before completing a live 20-round draft in the FFPC Superflex Best Ball Tournament.

The guys discuss how the injuries to Jeremiyah Love and Breece Hall should affect their draft prices, whether Cam Skattebo’s role is in danger, and which players offer the best value in the potentially high-scoring Rams offense.

Then, follow every major decision as Tom and Erickson draft from neighboring spots in a tight end premium Superflex contest. They break down early-quarterback strategy, portfolio management, hero-RB roster construction, stacking, positional runs and the importance of building for the fantasy playoffs.

Players discussed include Drake Maye, Ja’Marr Chase, Saquon Barkley, Chase Brown, Justin Herbert, Dak Prescott, Rashee Rice, Zay Flowers, Tyler Shough, Juwan Johnson, Jonathon Brooks, Parker Washington, Harold Fannin Jr., Rhamondre Stevenson, Sam LaPorta, Luther Burden, Tetairoa McMillan, Jordan Tyson, Blake Corum and more.

Plus, get answers to listener questions, late-round running back and wide receiver targets, rookie values, Draft Assistant analysis and the final grades for both rosters.

Timestamps (may be off due to ads):
Intro - 0:00:00
Jeremiyah Love - 0:00:20
Breece Hall - 0:02:00
Najee Harris - 0:05:27
Why Are the Rams so Cheap? - 0:07:40
Time to Hedge against Drake Maye - 0:12:21
Ja'Marr Chase - 0:13:47
FantasyPros Draft Assistant - 0:14:20
Saquon Barkley & Chase Brown - 0:18:04
Justin Herbert & Dak Prescott - 0:20:52
Emeka Egbuka - 0:23:25
George Pickens - 0:27:13
Rashee Rice - 0:28:50
Zay Flowers - 0:30:34
Jordyn Tyson - 0:32:34
Juwan Johnson - 0:33:00
FantasyPros Twitch - 0:35:46
Luther Burden - 0:37:13
Tetairoa McMillan - 0:38:37
Sam LaPorta & Harold Fannin - 0:40:30
Ladd McConkey or Tee Higgins?
Aaron Rodgers - 0:46:10
Parker Washington - 0:48:45
Rhamondre Stevenson - 0:50:10
Jonathon Brooks - 0:52:20
JK Dobbins - 0:56:31
Dallas Goedert - 0:58:02
Juwan Johnson - 1:00:14
Mike Evans - 1:01:50
FantasyPros Discord - 1:03:48
Michael Penix - 1:04:28
Makai Lemon - 1:06:57
Ja'Kobi Lane - 1:08:41
Jonah Coleman - 1:10:22
Marshawn Lloyd - 1:13:09
Dylan Sampson - 1:15:50
Tyjae Spears - 1:20:10
Favorite Late-Round Wide Receivers - 1:20:50
Pat Bryant - 1:24:02
Ray Davis - 1:26:09
Mike Gesicki - 1:30:09
David Njoku - 1:31:57
Omar Cooper - 1:32:40
Ted Hurst - 1:35:18
Team Reviews & Draft Wizard Analysis - 1:40:05

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Support the FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast - https://www.fantasypros.com/review/ - Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help support the show.

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Fantasy Football PPR MOCK DRAFT | Expert Picks, Sleepers & Draft Strategy for 2026 (Ep. 2137) Aug 18, 2026

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Reset the board following the latest NFL Preseason and training camp news! Join Ryan Wormeli, Pat Fitzmaurice, Derek Brown and Jake Ciely for their latest fantasy football PPR mock draft!

How far does Arizona Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love fall following his high ankle sprain? Has the fade of Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs gone too far? Plus, what makes New York Giants QB Jaxson Dart a steal in the double-digit rounds?

The Pros make their favorite picks while on the clock!

Timestamps (may be off due to ads):

Intro - 0:00:00
FantasyPros Mock Draft Simulator - 0:02:04
Round 1 - 0:02:56
Round 2 - 0:07:30
Round 3 - 0:09:22
Round 4 - 0:12:39
Round 5 - 0:14:42
Autographed Colston Loveland Chicago Bears Jersey Giveaway - 0:18:36
Round 6 - 0:18:57
Round 7 - 0:22:45
Round 8 - 0:25:10
Round 9 - 0:28:42
Round 10 - 0:30:50
Round 11 - 0:32:23
Round 12 - 0:35:27
Round 13 - 0:38:27
Round 14 - 0:4:39
Tailgate Podcast - 0:47:05
Draft Recap & Analysis - 0:47:23
Outro - 0:58:57

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Subscribe to FantasyPros on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@fantasypros -
Watch the latest fantasy football rankings, mock drafts, sleepers, breakouts, and draft advice.

Support the FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast - https://www.fantasypros.com/review/ - Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help support the show.

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Best 2026 Fantasy Football Draft Strategy? Draft Slots, RB-RB Starts & Jonathon Brooks | FantasyPros LIVE Q&A (Ep. 2136) Aug 16, 2026

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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 Chuba Hubbard’s injury, and whether an RB-RB start makes sense in 2026.

They also discuss Kenneth Walker’s value, George Pickens versus Zay Flowers, Colston Loveland’s positional advantage, the best draft slots in 10- and 12-team leagues, late-round quarterback strategy, Jared Goff versus Joe Burrow, and how your approach should change in keeper, auction, guillotine, dynasty, shallow, and deep leagues.

Timestamps (may be off due to ads):
0:00 – Intro
2:11 – How to Submit Your Fantasy Football Questions
4:02 – Mock Draft Sniping and FantasyPros Discord
5:55 – Preparing When You Don’t Know Your Draft Position
8:21 – James Cook or Justin Jefferson?
11:54 – George Pickens vs. Zay Flowers
12:41 – How Early Should You Draft Jonathan Brooks?
13:50 – Printable Rankings and Live Draft Tools
16:51 – James Cook, Chase Brown or Ashton Jeanty?
17:52 – Who Is the RB2 Behind Bijan Robinson?
18:09 – Is Starting RB-RB a Good Strategy?
19:22 – Cheat Sheet Creator and Draft Intel
20:53 – Kenneth Walker’s Keeper and Auction Value
24:40 – Shallow-League Draft Strategy
25:41 – Can You Start a Draft RB-RB-TE-QB?
26:38 – Guillotine League Draft Strategy
27:55 – How to Draft From the 10th Pick
29:05 – CeeDee Lamb, Ashton Jeanty or Jonathan Taylor?
30:22 – George Pickens vs. Colston Loveland as a Keeper
32:00 – Best Draft Slot in a 10-Team League
33:49 – Emeka Egbuka, Luther Burden or Cam Skattebo?
37:05 – FantasyPros Discord and Live Q&A Schedule
38:12 – Which Wide Receiver Should You Trade for RB Help?
40:04 – Preparing for a Randomized Draft Order
42:43 – Best Draft Slot in a 12-Team PPR League
44:01 – Tee Higgins vs. Jeremiyah Love
44:53 – Rashee Rice’s Fantasy and Dynasty Outlook
46:09 – Kenneth Walker as a First-Round Option
46:31 – David Montgomery, Bhayshul Tuten, Quinshon Judkins or Bucky Irving?
48:59 – Trade the 1.04 for a 2027 First?
49:49 – Puka Nacua vs. Rashee Rice as a Keeper
50:24 – When Should a Dynasty Team Sell Its Stars?
52:05 – Auction vs. Snake Draft Cheat Sheets
54:06 – Fernando Mendoza in Superflex Leagues
54:56 – Why Rounds 8–10 Are the QB Sweet Spot
55:36 – Jared Goff vs. Joe Burrow
57:27 – How Strategy Changes in a 16-Team League
58:52 – Is George Pickens Overpriced?
1:00:56 – Final Thoughts
1:01:28 – Outro

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2026 Half-PPR Fantasy Football Mock Draft: Expert Strategy, Sleepers & Best Picks (Ep. 2135) Aug 16, 2026

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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-round players offer league-winning upside.

Follow every major decision involving Bijan Robinson, Christian McCaffrey, James Cook, Ashton Jeanty, A.J. Brown, Brock Bowers, Trey McBride, Zay Flowers, Rashee Rice, Ladd McConkey, Quinshon Judkins, Mike Evans, Jonathan Brooks, Bhayshul Tuten, Jayden Daniels, Jalen Coker, Deebo Samuel, Dalton Kincaid, and more.

The crew also uses the FantasyPros Draft Analyzer to review every roster, identify steals and reaches, examine alternative picks, and determine which analyst built the strongest team.

Timestamps (may be off due to ads):

Intro - 0:00:00

Mock Draft Lobby- 0:02:42

Draft Format and Positions - 0:03:30

Draft Start - 0:04:09

Round 2 - 0:08:53

Round 3 - 0:13:03

Round 4 - 0:18:12

Round 5 - 0:23:16

Colston Loveland Signed Jersey Giveaway - 0:25:03

Round 5 continued - 0:25:47

Round 6 - 0:28:42

Round 7 - 0:35:59

Draft Intel - 0:38:21

Round 8 - 0:39:02

Round 9 - 0:42:53

Round 10 - 0:46:11

Round 11 - 0:49:47

Round 12 - 0:52:20

Round 13 - 0:54:27

Draft Results - 0:56:15

FantasyPros Discord - 1:08:25

Outro - 1:08:52

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The Extra Point: De’Zhaun Stribling, Jonathon Brooks & Keeper Strategy (Ep. 2134) Aug 15, 2026

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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

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Support the FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast - https://www.fantasypros.com/review/ - Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help support the show.

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Mike McDaniel to Unlock Ladd McConkey? | 10 Fantasy Football Breakouts Backed by Vegas (Ep. 2133) Aug 15, 2026

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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, and Dalton Kincaid.

They also identify late-round upside plays De'Zhaun Stribling and Rashid Shaheed, plus deep fantasy football sleepers MaSshawn Lloyd and Nick Singleton.

Find out why Baltimore’s passing volume could increase, why Loveland can challenge the elite fantasy tight ends, how Mike McDaniel could unlock Ladd McConkey and Justin Herbert, why Corum can break out without replacing Kyren Williams, and which inexpensive players offer access to projected top-10 offenses.

Timestamps (may be off due to ads):

Intro - 0:00:00
How Vegas-Implied Totals Shape the Breakout List - 0:01:38
Finding Cheap Players in Projected Top Offenses - 0:03:12
Top-10 Implied NFL Offenses - 0:04:07
Should Fantasy Managers Avoid Low-Scoring Offenses? - 0:06:10
Zay Flowers - 0:08:18
Colston Loveland - 0:12:32
Ladd McConkey - 0:17:45
Rome Odunze - 0:21:23
Pristine Auction Giveaway - 0:25:02
Mike Evans - 0:26:13
Blake Corum - 0:29:14
Rhamondre Stevenson - 0:34:49
Dalton Kincaid - 0:39:01
FantasyPros Draft Wizard - 0:43:46
De’Zhaun Stribling - 0:44:13
Rashid Shaheed - 0:50:07
Marshawn Lloyd - 0:55:33
Nicholas Singleton - 0:57:01
Tailgate - 0:59:14

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Support the FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast - https://www.fantasypros.com/review/ - Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help support the show.

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