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The PERFECT Fantasy Football Draft Strategy for 2026 | The Top Value Picks in Every Round (Ep. 2092) Jul 16, 2026

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What does the perfect fantasy football draft look like in 2026?

Chris Welsh is joined by Derek Brown and Jake Ciely to build the ultimate fantasy football draft blueprint by selecting their favorite value pick in every round!

From first-round stars like Puka Nacua, James Cook, AJ Brown, and Chase Brown to league-winning sleepers such as Parker Washington, Quentin Johnston, Josh Downs, Jonathan Brooks, and Stefon Diggs, the crew breaks down the best targets at every stage of your draft.

Whether you're preparing for redraft leagues, half-PPR formats, or looking for draft strategy advice, this episode gives you a round-by-round roadmap to dominate your fantasy football draft.

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Intro - 0:00:00

Round 1 - 0:03:58

Round 2 - 0:11:52

Round 3 - 0:18:43

Round 4 - 0:23:54

FantasyPros Draft Wizard - 0:29:01

Round 5 - 0:29:43

Round 6 - 0:33:35

Round 7 - 0:40:27

DASH Dog Food - 0:45:52

Round 8 - 0:46:45

Round 9 - 0:50:01

Round 10 - 0:54:05

Hard Rock Bet - 0:57:17

Rounds 11-14 - 0:59:26

Outro - 1:07:05

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Fantasy Football Bounce-Back Players for 2026: League-Winning Values You Can't Ignore (Ep. 2091) Jul 16, 2026

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Who are the best bounce-back candidates in 2026 fantasy football drafts?

Seth Woolcock is joined by Pat Fitzmaurice and Derek Brown to break down six players whose disappointing 2025 seasons have created incredible draft value heading into 2026. From Terry McLaurin and Jalen Hurts to Bucky Irving, Xavier Worthy, Ricky Pearsall, and Mark Andrews, the crew debates which discounted stars are primed to outperform their ADP and become league winners.

Whether you're preparing for redraft, best ball, or dynasty, this episode highlights the veterans and young playmakers who could provide the biggest return on investment this fantasy football season!

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Intro - 0:00:00

Terry McLaurin - 0:03:01

Bucky Irving - 0:06:29

Ricky Pearsall - 0:14:59

Premium Giveaway - 0:18:44

Xavier Worthy - 0:19:18

Jalen Hurts - 0:22:55

Mark Andrews - 0:27:18

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10 Fantasy Football Injury Updates To Know Ahead of NFL Training Camps (Ep. 2090) Jul 15, 2026

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Get the thumbs-up from a Harvard- and Stanford-trained sports orthopedic surgeon before clicking the draft button! Join Seth Woolcock, Scott Bogman and Dr. Deepak Chona for their top 10 fantasy football injury updates ahead of 2026 NFL training camps.

Has New York Giants WR Malik Nabers' clean-up surgery made him a potential bust or value in drafts? Is targeting Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes worth the risk coming off a torn ACL and LCL? Plus, why is Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving poised for a bounce-back season?

The Pros hit the blue medical tent before camps open across the league!

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Intro - 0:00:00
Malik Nabers (WR - NYG) | WR18 (39 Overall) - 0:02:10
Patrick Mahomes (QB - KC) | QB13 (97 Overall) - 0:07:42
George Kittle (TE - SF) | TE10 (108 Overall) - 0:11:46
Christian Watson (WR - GB) | WR27 (57 Overall) - 0:15:44
Chris Godwin (WR - TB) | WR36 (86 Overall) - 0:19:18
Zach Charbonnet (RB - SEA) | RB44 (132 Overall) - 0:21:15
Tucker Kraft (TE - GB) | TE5 (66 Overall) - 0:22:32
Bucky Irving (RB - TB) | RB21 (54 Overall) - 0:24:01
Cam Skattebo (RB - NYG) | RB19 (50 Overall) - 0:26:06
Jonathon Brooks (RB - CAR) | RB43 (130 Overall) - 0:28:47
Outro - 0:31:33

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The Mid-Round Cheat Code for 2026 Fantasy Football Drafts | 6 Must-Have Targets For Your Squad (Ep. 2089) Jul 15, 2026

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Ryan Wormeli, Derek Brown, and Jake Ciely break down six of their favorite mid-round targets for the 2026 fantasy football season, explaining why these players are undervalued and how they can outperform their ADP.

The crew discusses veterans poised for bounce-back seasons, breakout wide receivers, second-year running backs with league-winning upside, and rookie values who could become weekly starters.

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Intro - 0:00:00

Mike Evans - 0:00:33

Kyle Monangai - 0:03:33

Christian Watson - 0:06:40

Cheat Sheet Promo - 0:10:10

Jordyn Tyson - 0:10:46

Parker Washington - 0:15:32

Bhayshul Tuten - 0:17:32

Outro - 0:22:57

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The 13 Unwritten Rules of Winning Your 2026 Fantasy Draft | Advanced Roster Construction Strategy (Ep. 2088) Jul 14, 2026

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Ryan Wormeli, Derek Brown, and Jake Ciely share their favorite draft rules for every stage of your fantasy football draft, from navigating the first five rounds to finding league-winning sleepers late. They discuss why flexibility beats rigid draft plans, when to prioritize wide receivers, why elite tight ends can create an edge, and why waiting on quarterback may be the optimal strategy in 2026.

The crew also dives into roster construction, replacement value, drafting for upside, reading your opponents during the draft, avoiding ADP traps, and the one golden rule every fantasy manager should follow before leaving the draft room.

Whether you're playing redraft, home leagues, or high-stakes fantasy football, these actionable draft strategies will help you build a roster capable of winning a championship.

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Intro - 0:00:00

Early Round Tips - 0:00:45

FantasyPros Premium Giveaway - 0:18:08

Square Promo - 0:19:01

Middle Round Tips - 0:20:13

Draft Intel - 0:35:26

Golden Rules Never to Break - 0:36:10

Hard Rock Bet - 0:46:42

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Fantasy Football Sleepers 2026: 10 League-Winning Late-Round Draft Targets (Ep. 2087) Jul 13, 2026

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Looking for the late-round picks that can swing your fantasy football league? Ryan Wormeli, Derek Brown, and Jake Ciely break down their favorite 2026 fantasy football sleepers that are being overlooked in current drafts.

From breakout candidates like Jonathan Brooks and Jalen Coker to undervalued veterans like Romeo Doubs and Stefon Diggs, plus high-upside lottery tickets including Malik Willis and Chig Okonkwo, the crew identifies the players who could massively outperform their ADP.

Whether you're drafting redraft, best ball, or dynasty, these are the names you should circle before your next fantasy football draft.

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Intro - 0:00:00

Jonathon Brooks - 0:03:11

Keaton Mitchell - 0:06:20

MarShawn Lloyd - 0:09:01

Nicholas Singleton - 0:12:57

FantasyPros Draft Assistant - 0:16:49

Romeo Doubs - 0:17:29

Stefon Diggs - 0:21:32

Jalen Coker - 0:24:47

Adonai Mitchell - 0:27:48

DASH Dog Food - 0:31:07

Malik Willis - 0:31:59

Chig Okonkwo - 0:37:42

Hard Rock Bet - 0:40:29

Outro - 0:42:34

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Jake Ciely's 5 Early-Round Fantasy Football Draft Picks to Target (Ep. 2086) Jul 09, 2026

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Your championship starts with the first five rounds, and Jake Ciely is revealing the players he'd prioritize to kick off your 2026 fantasy football draft.

Chris Welsh and Jake break down the best draft strategy for the early rounds, including why Jackson Smith-Njigba belongs in the elite WR conversation, Chase Brown's RB1 upside, Kyren Williams' safe floor, Colston Loveland's massive breakout potential, and why Drake Maye is one of the biggest quarterback values in fantasy football.

Whether you're drafting from the early, middle, or late part of Round 1, this episode will help you avoid costly mistakes and build a championship-caliber roster.

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Intro - 0:00:00

Jaxon Smith-Njigba - 0:02:10

Chase Brown - 0:06:45

Kyren Williams - 0:11:12

Colston Loveland - 015:08

Drake Maye & Jayden Daniels - 0:18:58

FantasyPros Cheat Sheet Creator - 0:24:15

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Fantasy Football Draft Court: CMC, Justin Jefferson & Travis Kelce on Trial! (Ep. 2085) Jul 09, 2026

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Who's guilty of being overpriced? Who deserves a first-round pick? Judge Joey is back for another edition of Fantasy Draft Court as Andrew Erickson and Derek Brown battle over five of the biggest fantasy football debates heading into 2026 drafts.

This episode features heated arguments over Christian McCaffrey, Justin Jefferson, Ladd McConkey, Tony Pollard and Travis Kelce. Each analyst presents their case, the FantasyPros audience delivers the verdict, and you'll find out which players are worth drafting—and which ones to avoid at cost.

Whether you're preparing for redraft, best ball, or your home league, these ADP debates will help you make smarter draft-day decisions!

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Intro - 0:00:00

Christian McCaffrey - 0:03:00

FantasyPros Giveaway - 0:09:54

Justin Jefferson - 0:12:44

FantasyPros Discord - 0:20:56

Ladd McConkey - 0:23:04

Tony Pollard - 0:34:17

FantasyPros Draft Assistant - 0:42:29

Travis Kelce - 0:45:10

Hard Rock Bet - 0:52:08

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NFL Futures Picks 2026: Best Bets for Passing, Rushing & Receiving Leaders (Ep. 2084) Jul 09, 2026

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The NFL futures market is loaded with value before the season kicks off, and we're breaking down our favorite bets for every major statistical leader category.

From passing yards and passing touchdowns to rushing, receiving, and touchdown leaders, Seth Woolcock and Andrew Erickson identify the best values, favorite longshots, and player props worth betting before the odds move.

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Intro - 0:00:00

Passing Yards Leader - 0:02:55

Passing TDs Leader - 0:11:29

BettingPros App - 0:17:08

Rushing Yards Leader - 0:17:36

Rushing TDs Leader - 0:28:52

Hard Rock Bet - 0:35:14

Receiving Leader Futures - 0:37:18

Receiving TDs Leader - 0:43:26

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Fantasy Flock vs FantasyPros! 2026 Fantasy Football Mock Draft (Ep. 2083) Jul 08, 2026

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Fantasy Football draft season is here, and this FULL PPR 2026 fantasy football mock draft is loaded with strategy, sleepers, values and bold picks.

Joey P is joined by Derek Brown and special guest Mason Dodd of Fantasy Flock for a complete 12-team PPR mock draft using the FantasyPros Draft Wizard. Watch each pick unfold as the experts explain their draft strategy, debate Hero RB vs. WR-heavy builds, identify league-winning sleepers, and break down the biggest values at every position.

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Intro - 0:00:00

Draft Wizard Promo - 0:01:18

Mock Draft Structure: Full PPR 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 1 Flex TE | Dbro @ 6, Mason @ 2, Joe @ 12 - 0:01:54

Position analysis and Round 1 - Start - 0:02:26

Round 1>2 turn - 0:04:28

End of 2, Round 2>3 Turn - 0:07:35

Round 3>4 Turn - 0:10:13

Round 4>5 Turn - 0:11:59

Square Promo - 0:13:39

Round 5 Continued (Dbro's 5.06) - 0:14:39

Round 5>6 Turn - 0:15:54

Fantasy Pros Giveaway - 0:19:18

Round 6>7 Turn - 0:20:00

Round 7>8 Turn - 0:24:07

Round 8>9 Turn - 0:26:10

Round 9>10 Turn - 0:29:31

Round 10>11 Turn - 0:31:20

Round 11>12 Turn - 0:33:42

Turn 12>13 - 0:35:07

Hard Rock Bet - 0:37:19

Round 13 Continued (DBro's 13.06) - 0:38:29

Round 13>14 Turn - 0:39:51

End of Round 14 (Mason's last pick) - 0:42:18

Draft Ratings, Grades, and Analysis - 0:43:02

DBro's #2 Roster - 0:44:40

Mason's #4 Roster - 0:45:15

Joe's #6 Roster - 0:46:34

Mock Draft Simulator - 0:49:21

Outro - 0:50:55

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