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New England Patriots 2026 Camp Preview: Drake Maye & AJ Brown Chemistry, Pop Douglas & Rookie Buzz w/ Evan Lazar (Ep. 2132) Aug 14, 2026

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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 tight end Eli Raridon's role, the wide receiver depth chart battles, and the key players holding down the defense.

Timestamps (maybe off due to ads):

00:00 - Introduction & Welcome Evan Lazar (Patriots.com)
01:28 - Patriots vs. Colts Joint Practice Takeaways & Drake Maye Report
04:24 - Rookie TE Eli Raridon: Upside & Role Behind Hunter Henry
08:00 - Drake Maye & A.J. Brown Connection: Red Zone Role & Scheme Fit
012:30 - Patriots WR Room Breakdown: Pop Douglas, Romeo Doubs & Depth Battles
16:45 - Defense & Linebacker Depth: Robert Spillane’s Critical Role
19:15 - Preseason GOATs & Camp Traps: The Maurice Harris Lesson

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Rookie Value Wide Receivers You MUST Draft in 2026 Redraft Leagues! (Ep. 2131) Aug 14, 2026

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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 - 0:00:00
Dbro's Early-to-Mid Round Rookie: Carnell Tate - 0:02:09
Fitz's Early-to-Mid Round Rookie: Jordyn Tyson - 0:05:10
Dbro's Mid-to-Late Round Rookie: KC Concepcion - 0:09:04
Fitz's Mid-to-Late Round Rookie: Makai Lemon - 0:11:26
Draft Simulator Promo - 0:15:44
Late-Round Flier (R13+): De'Zhaun Stribling - 0:16:06
Outro - 0:19:30

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Fantasy Football Advice LIVE! | DeVon Achane vs. Ashton Jeanty, Hero RB Strategy & Your BURNING Questions! (Ep, 2130) Aug 13, 2026

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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'Von Achane vs Ashton Jeanty - 0:00::35
Draft Strategy from the 1.06 - 0:03:30
Laremy Tunsil (OT - WAS) Injury - 0:05:47
Superflex Draft Strategy - 0:08:21
Draft an Elite Tight End? - 0:09:28
Hero RB vs. Double Hero RB - 0:10:28
8-team Draft Strategy - 0:11:57
Colston Loveland Signed Chicago Bears Jersey Giveaway - 0:13:54
Keeper Strategy - 0:14:38
Derrick Henry (RB - BAL) - 0:15:18
Which Teams Will Run at a Fast Pace? - 0:18:42
FantasyPros Discord - 0:20:32
Welsh Joins the Show! - 0:22:34
Dynasty Humble Brag - 0:22:04
Two-Keeper League Strategy - 0:23:11
When To Target WR1s?- 0:25:34
Auction Superflex Strategy - 0:26:11
Keep Puka Nacua (WR - LAR) or Christian McCaffrey (RB - SF)? - 0:28:23
Which Running Backs & Wide Receivers Should You Keep? - 0:29 :17
Garrett Wilson (WR - NYJ), Jameson Williams (WR - DET) & Javonte Williams (RB - DAL) for Drake London (WR - ATL) & Kyren Williams (RB - LAR)? - 0:31:35
What Is the Trade Value for CeeDee Lamb (WR - DAL)? - 0:32:15
Who to Keep in a Superflex League? - 0:34:51
2/3 Turn Strategy - 0:36:40
Keep Bhayshul Tuten (RB - JAC) or Bucky Irving (RB - TB)? - 0:41:48
Keep Travis Etienne Jr. (RB - NO) or Kenneth Walker III (RB - KC)? - 0:39:51
Omarion Hampton (RB - LAC) & James Cook (RB - BUF) or Jonathan Taylor (RB - IND) & Breece Hall (RB - NYJ)? - 0:41:24
16-Team Draft Strategy - 0:41:44
Is Omarion Hampton (RB - LAC) Worth Reaching For? - 0:43:44
Are We Sleeping on Keaton Mitchell (RB - LAC)? - 0:46:38
Rapid Fire - 0:47:54
Outro - 0:58:40

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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

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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' new offensive line gel? Plus, what rookies have the most to prove?

The "Tailgate" ravish in the return of real football!

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00
Trending NFL News & Notes - 0:03:37
Emeka Egbuka (WR - TB) - 0:03:47
Puka Nacua (WR - LAR) - 0:07:53
Kyler Murray (QB - MIN) & J.J. McCarthy (QB - MIN) - 0:17:01
Omarion Hampton (RB - LAC) - 0:22:38
Laremy Tunsil (OT - WAS) - 0:28:34
LaDainian Tomlinson Signed San Diego Chargers Jersey Giveaway - 0:32:00
What To Watch for This Week - 0:33:16
Arizona Cardinals vs. Las Vegas Raiders - 0:33:41
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Houston Texans - 0:38:09
Other Thursday NFL Preseason Storylines - 0:40:39
Friday NFL Preseason Storylines - 0:45:25
Los Angeles Rams vs. Kansas City Chiefs - 0:48:23
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. New Orleans Saints - 0:51:52
Other Saturday NFL Preseason Storylines - 0:54:41
Outro - 0:58:19

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4 Controversial Running Backs Experts Disagree On: Javonte Williams, Quinshon Judkins & More! (Ep. 2128) Aug 13, 2026

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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 receiving juice limit his ceiling?
Quinshon Judkins (Cleveland Browns): Does his raw touch volume outweigh the risks of a struggling Browns offense?
David Montgomery (Houston Texans): Can he replicate workhorse production behind a revamped Texans offensive line?
Rhamondre Stevenson (New England Patriots): Will he hold off TreVeyon Henderson for goal-line and early-down work?

Timestamps (may be off due to ads):

Intro - 0:00:00
Javonte Williams - 0:00:37
Quinshon Judkins - 0:03:15
FantasyPros Draft Wizard - 0:06:00
David Montgomery - 0:06:27
Rhamondre Stevenson - 0:09:25

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The Tailgate Podcast - The Tailgate is your home for the latest NFL news, reactions, and storylines from around the league. From breaking news and roster moves to the biggest games, players, and conversations shaping the season, the FantasyPros team breaks down what matters most across the NFL. Check it out wherever you listen to podcasts or on The Tailgate YouTube Channel - youtube.com/@TailgateNFL

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The BEST Fantasy Football Sleepers to Target in 2026 Drafts: Mid-Round Steals, Late-Round Fliers & Super Deep Stashes (Ep. 2127) Aug 12, 2026

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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.
Late-Round Steals (Rounds 9-11): Backfield values in Kenneth Gainwell & Rachaad White, plus WR volume plays Quentin Johnston & Wan'Dale Robinson.
Dart-Throw Flyers (Rounds 12-14): High-ceiling bets including KC Concepcion, Deebo Samuel, Jayden Higgins, and Tre Harris.
Deep Sleeper Stashes (Rounds 15+): Super-deep league winners to stash at the end of your bench before Week 1.

Timestamps (may be off due to ads):
Intro - 0:00:00
What is a Sleeper? - 0:01:30
Carnell Tate - 0:02:13
Rome Odunze - 0:04:52
Tony Pollard - 0:10:06
onathon Brooks - 0:12:39
Colston Loveland Signed Bears Jersey Giveaway - 0:18:09
Kenneth Gainwell - 0:18:40
Rachaad White - 0:21:51
Quentin Johnston - 0:25:51
Wan'Dale Robinson - 0:29:46
Square - 0:34:20
KC Concepcion - 0:36:18
Deebo Samuel - 0:38:52
Jayden Higgins - 0:43:46
Tre Harris - 0:45:55
Deep Sleeper Stashes - 0:51:35
Outro - 0:58:12

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2026 Top 60 Wide Receiver Rankings & Tiers: Must-Target Sleepers, Fades & Debates (Ep. 2126) Aug 12, 2026

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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 Washington, Makai Lemon, and Jalen Coker.

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)
Intro - 0:00:00
Top 10 WRs (Tiers 1 & 2): CeeDee Lamb, Justin Jefferson & George Pickens - 0:04:46
Draft Assistant - 0:14:07
WRs 11–20 (Tier 3): Emeka Egbuka Breakout & Rashee Rice Red Flags - 0:14:47
Discord - 0:23:47
WRs 21–30 (Tier 4): Jaylen Waddle in Sean Payton's Offense & Mike Evans - 0:24:32
WRs 31–40 (Tier 5): Parker Washington Camp Hype & Alec Pierce Concerns - 0:32:55
WRs 41–50 (Tier 5/6): Makai Lemon Sleeper & Josh Downs Value - 0:44:38
WRs 51–60 (Tier 6): Deebo Samuel's Fit & Jalen Coker Projection - 0:53:17
Final Rankings Recap & Outro - 01:01:16

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FFPC Best Ball Tournament Draft | Hero RB Masterclass from the 1.09 (Ep. 2125) Aug 11, 2026

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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 comparisons between Joe Burrow and Justin Herbert.

The Pros take recent NFL Training Camp buzz and ADP trends into consideration when making their picks!

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00
Round 1 - 0:00:15
Round 2 - 0:02:46
FantasyPros Draft Assistant - 0:03:30
Round 2 (cont.) - 0:03:59
Round 3 - 0:06:26
Round 4 - 0:11:33
Round 5 - 0:17:06
Round 6 - 0:20:46
Round 7 - 0:29:40
Round 8 - 0:33:24
FantasyPros Twitch - 0:34:27
Round 8 (cont.) - 0:34:47
Round 9 - 0:42:05
Round 10 - 0:44:10
Round 11 - 0:47:18
Round 12 - 0:52:49
FantasyPros Discord - 0:56:09
Round 13 - 0:56:50
Round 14 - 0:59:49
Round 15 - 1:05:11
Round 16 - 1:09:40
Round 17 - 1:11:20
Round 18 - 1:19:47
Round 19 - 1:21:02
Round 20 - 1:22:42
Outro - 1:25:19

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Fantasy Football PPR Mock Draft w/ Nick Ercolano: Expert Picks, Strategy & ADP Values (Ep. 2124) Aug 11, 2026

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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 in the middle rounds.

If you're looking for fantasy football rankings, mock draft strategy, draft values, and late-round targets, this episode offers plenty of actionable draft strategy.

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)
Intro - 0:00:00
Mock Draft Lobby Promo - 0:01:35
Round 1 Starts - 0:02:49
Round 2 - 0:06:14
Round 3 - 0:08:40
Round 4 - 0:11:45
Round 5 - 0:15:13
Round 6 - 0:19:03
Quince - 0:20:49
Round 7 - 0:22:00
Round 8 - 0:24:49
Round 9 - 0:28:55
Round 10 - 0:36:12
Final Rounds - 0:37:19
Colston Loveland Signed Bears Jersey Giveaway - 0:43:56
Draft Analysis & Final Thoughts - 0:44:18
Subscribe to the Tailgate - 0:56:50
Outro - 0:57:06

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Jadarian Price Isn't Worth the Hype? | DO NOT Draft These 7 Running Backs (Ep. 2123) Aug 11, 2026

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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 could shrink, and why Jeremiyah Love’s Cardinals cost is hard to justify?

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00
How do you define a "bust" - 0:00:13
FantasyPros Premium 3-day Free Trial - 0:01:46
De’Von Achane - 0:02:09
Jadarian Price - 0:05:45
Jeremiyah Love - 0:07:49
Rhamondre Stevenson - 0:11:51
Draft Assistant - 0:14:49
Travis Etienne - 0:15:10
Rico Dowdle - 0:16:59
Quinshon Judkins - 0:20:10
Outro - 0:23:18

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