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Patrick Mahomes, CeeDee Lamb & Malik Nabers?! 6 Fantasy Football Players We’re OUT On in 2026 (Ep. 2082) Jul 08, 2026

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Chris Welsh, Jake Ciely, and Tera Roberts reveal six players they believe are being drafted too high and could disappoint fantasy managers in 2026!

The team breaks down why they are fading DJ Moore, Patrick Mahomes, CeeDee Lamb, Malik Nabers, Dalton Kincaid, and Travis Etienne based on current ADP, rankings, injury concerns, team situations, and potential downside.

Are these players true bust candidates, or are fantasy managers overreacting? Find out why these stars could hurt your roster if you draft them at their current price.

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Intro - 0:00:00

DJ Moore - 0:00:50

Patrick Mahomes - 0:03:32

CeeDee Lamb - 0:06:31

Malik Nabers - 0:09:31

Dalton Kincaid - 0:13:13

Travis Etienne - 0:16:09

Outro - 0:18:43

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13 Running Back Draft Decisions That Will Define Your 2026 Fantasy Football Season (Ep. 2081) Jul 08, 2026

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Chris Welsh is joined by Jake Ciely and Tera Roberts to break down the toughest running back decisions you'll face during 2026 fantasy football drafts.

From the elite first-round tier featuring Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs and Christian McCaffrey to the biggest mid-round values and late-round sleepers, the crew debates every major RB decision fantasy managers will have to make.

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Intro - 0:00:00

Bijan Robinson vs. Jahmyr Gibbs - 0:02:38

Christian McCaffrey vs. Jonathan Taylor vs. James Cook - 0:06:06

Store Code and FP Premium Giveaway - 0:12:07

Ashton Jenty vs. De’Von Achane - 0:12:48

Chase Brown vs. Saquon Barkley vs. Omarion Hampton - 0:18:14

Derrick Henry vs. Kenneth Walker vs. Jeremiyah Love - 0:22:54

Hard Rock Bet - 0:28:44

Kyren Williams vs. Breece Hall vs. Josh Jacobs - 0:30:42

Quinshon Judkins vs. Bucky Irving vs. D’Andre Swift vs. TreVeyon Henderson - 0:35:25

Bhayshul Tuten vs. Jadarian Price - 0:40:36

FantasyPros Draft Simulator - 0:45:50

Lightning Round - 0:46:48

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16 Players Who Could Define the 2026 NFL Season | Cam Skattebo, Omarion Hampton, and More! (Ep. 2080) Jul 07, 2026

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Who will define the 2026 fantasy football season?

Joe Pisapia, Derek Brown, and Andrew Erickson each reveal theirMount Rushmore, the four players they believe will have the biggest impact on the NFL and fantasy football this year. From league-winning running backs to MVP candidates and breakout stars, the crew plants their flags on the names you need to know before your drafts.

Before unveiling their Mount Rushmores, the guys break down George Pickens' outlook for 2026, discuss whether he can repeat last season's breakout, react to the latest training camp buzz surrounding Cam Skattebo, Omarion Hampton, Ladd McConkey, and cover all the biggest fantasy football headlines!

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Intro - 0:00:00

Pristine Auction Giveaway - 0:02:37

Headlines - 0:03:25

Cam Skattebo - 0:03:43

Omarion Hampton - 0:09:53

Ladd McConkey - 0:14:38

Chris Rodriguez - 0:21:34

Hard Rock Bet - 0:27:19

George Pickens Deep Dive - 0:28:13

Players Who Could Define the NFL Season - 0:39:31

Joe’s List - 0:39:56

Erickson’s List - 0:42:24

D-Bro’s List - 0:45:32

Outro - 0:51:49

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Is Zero RB BACK? | Live FFPC Triflex Best Ball Draft (Ep. 2079) Jul 07, 2026

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Can Zero RB still win in Best Ball? Should you prioritize elite quarterbacks in Superflex? And how should you attack FFPC's unique Triflex format?

Tom Strachan and Andrew Erickson jump into a live FFPC Triflex Best Ball draft, breaking down every pick while discussing roster construction, quarterback strategy, tight end premium, Zero RB, and some of their favorite fantasy football values for the 2026 season.

Along the way they debate Lamar Jackson, Trey McBride, Tyler Warren, Garrett Wilson, Jordan Mason, Kenneth Gainwell, Dylan Sampson, Xavier Worthy, Rashod White, and many more while explaining how they approach one of fantasy football's most unique tournament formats.

Whether you're drafting on FFPC, preparing for Superflex leagues, or simply looking for Best Ball strategy that can help you build stronger fantasy football teams, this episode is packed with actionable advice.

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Intro - 0:00:00

Scott Fish Bowl Kicks Off - 0:00:15

Veteran Free Agents we're keeping an eye on - 0:02:00

FFPC Triflex Roster Settings & Strategy - 0:07:15

FantasyPros Draft Assistant - 0:10:08

Round 1, Lamar Jackson & Josh Allen - 0:11:30

Round 2 - Trey McBride & De'Von Achane - 0:15:45

Round 3 - Zero RB is underutilized - 0:17:58

Round 4 - Zay Flowers & Tyler Warren - 0:21:18

Garrett Wilson & Mid-Round RBs - 0:23:30

Jonathon Brooks - 0:25:25

Round 5 - Jaylen Waddle & Tetairoa McMillan - 0:26:41

CJ Stroud & Cam Ward - 0:28:35

Tucker Kraft is going to rise in cost - 0:30:56

Round 7 - Aaron Rodgers - 0:32:53

FantasyPros Best Ball Twitch - 0:33:44

Rachaad White & Rhamondre Stevenson - 0:34:25

Round 9 - Kenneth Gainwell & Michael Pittman - 0:37:30

Darnell Washington - 0:39:30

Jordan Mason - 0:40:07

Round 12 - Chris Rodriguez & Xavier Worthy - 0:43:13

Round 13 - Tyler Allgeier - 0:45:31

FantasyPros Discord Chats - 0:46:41

Greg Dulcich & Dylan Sampson - 0:47:10

Round 14 - Romeo Doubs & - 0:49:25

Round 15 - Jalen Coker & Pat Freiermuth - 0:50:10

Round 16 - Brandon Aiyuk - 0:53:29

Round 17 - Shedeur Sanders & Fernando Mendoza - 0:55:42

Round 18 - Isaac TeSlaa & Ray Davis - 0:58:10

Round 19 - George Holani & Ted Hurst - 0:59:10

Round 20 & Draft Recap - 1:01:50

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The Biggest Running Back Traps in 2026 Fantasy Football (Ep. 2078) Jul 06, 2026

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Joe Pisapia is joined by Pat Fitzmaurice and Jake Ciely to break down the RBs they're hesitant to draft at current ADP. Is Ashton Jeanty being pushed too high? Has James Cook become overpriced? Should fantasy managers trust Breece Hall, De'Von Achane, Quinshon Judkins, or Aaron Jones this season?

The crew also debates the Steelers' backfield between Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle before wrapping up with a rapid-fire sleeper segment featuring Tyrone Tracy Jr., Jonathan Brooks, Dylan Sampson, Keaton Mitchell, Tank Bigsby, and more.

Whether you're drafting in redraft, best ball, dynasty, or Scott Fish Bowl, this episode will help you avoid costly mistakes and identify which RBs carry more risk than reward.

Intro - 0:00:00

Ashton Jeanty - 0:04:02

James Cook - 0:08:23

Breece Hall - 0:16:15

De’Von Achane - 0:19:55

FantasyPros Draft Wizard - 0:26:33

Quinshon Judkins - 0:27:25

Jaylen Warren - 0:32:26

Rick Dowdle - 0:34:51

FantasyPros Discord - 0:38:56

Aaron Jones - 0:39:18

Hard Rock Bet - 0:44:07

RB Sleeper Yay or Nay Rapid Fire - 0:45:24

Outro - 0:50:13

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NFL Narratives That Will DEFINE the 2026 Season | Buying or Selling the Biggest Storylines (Ep. 2077) Jul 06, 2026

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Which NFL narratives are worth believing—and which ones are complete offseason overreactions?

Joe Pisapia, Chris Welsh, and Seth Woolcock break down the biggest storylines heading into the 2026 NFL season, including whether the Rams deserve to be NFC favorites, if the Bengals are legitimate Super Bowl contenders, and whether Patrick Mahomes will actually be ready for Week 1.

The crew also debates Brandon Aiyuk's latest social media antics, Dak Prescott's passing upside, Jaxon Smith-Njigba's breakout season, the Bears' expectations under Ben Johnson, and whether the Chiefs are finally vulnerable in the AFC West.

Plus, they rank every last-place NFL team based on their chances to go from worst to first in 2026.

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Intro - 0:00:00

Pristine Auction Giveaway - 0:02:30

Camp Buzz: BUY OR SELL - 0:02:56

Brandon Aiyuk - 0:04:20

Patrick Mahomes - 0:12:20

Can Dak go for 5000 Passing Yards? - 0:17:22

Michael Wilson goes for 1000 Yards - 0:23:28

Hard Rock Bet - 0:27:54

True or False Off-Season Narratives - 0:30:25

Ranking Worst To First Candidates: 0:52:37

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2026 Fantasy Football Sleepers With LEAGUE-WINNING Upside | High Ceiling Targets You Need to Draft (Ep. 2076) Jul 03, 2026

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Winning your fantasy football league isn't just about avoiding busts, it's about drafting players who can finish far above their ADP.

Joey P is joined by Tom Strachan and Five Yard Rush's Adam Murfet to break down their favorite high-ceiling fantasy football targets for the 2026 season. From proven veterans poised for career years to breakout rookies and late-round lottery tickets, this episode highlights the players who could dramatically outperform expectations and help you win your league!

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Intro - 0:00:00
Zay Flowers - 0:04:38
Kyren Williams - 0:06:32
Tucker Kraft - 0:09:51
Alec Pierce - 0:13:58
Dash Dog Food - 0:17:02
JK Dobbins - 0:18:14
Makai Lemon - 0:21:18
Michael Pittman - 0:25:02
Josh Downs - 0:27:30
Hard Rock Bet - 0:30:00
Tyler Allgeier - 0:31:11
Daniel Jones - 0:32:59
Dylan Sampson - 0:35:25
Kenyon Sadiq - 0:37:28
Outro - 0:41:04

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10 Must-Have Players Fantasy Football Experts LOVE To Draft in 2026 (Ep. 2075) Jul 02, 2026

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Find fireworks throughout your draft! Join Joe Pisapia, Andrew Erickson and Jake Ciely for their top 10 must-have fantasy football players that they love to target.

Is a No. 1 overall finish in the cards for Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence? What jumps out about Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison? Plus, will Los Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton be the hero managers need?

The Pros light the wick on their favorite early-round values and sleepers!

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Intro - 0:00:00

David Montgomery - 0:01:15

Trevor Lawrence - 0:04:23

DeVonta Smith - 0:08:36

Isaiah Likely - 0:13:52

Hard Rock Bet - 0:17:03

Jordan Addison - 0:18:26

Omarion Hampton - 0:23:34

A.J. Brown - 0:27:58

Derrick Henry - 0:32:19

Draft Intel - 0:36:07

Zay Flowers - 0:37:12

Ladd McConkey - 0:40:16

Outro - 0:42:52

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2026 NFL Week 1 Betting Predictions | Sharp Picks Before the Market Adjusts (Ep. 2074) Jul 02, 2026

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Seth Woolcock and Andrew Erickson break down their favorite early NFL Week 1 bets, including spreads, totals, moneyline underdogs, and where they believe sportsbooks have already made mistakes.

The duo discusses why the Cowboys could continue their dominance over the Giants, whether the Steelers are being undervalued against Atlanta, why several Week 1 unders stand out, and which underdogs offer intriguing value before kickoff.

If you're betting NFL futures, building your Week 1 card, or simply looking for the sharpest early betting angles, this episode has you covered.

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Intro - 0:00:00

Dallas Cowboys -1.5 vs. New York Giants - 0:04:04

Pittsburgh Steelers -2.5 vs. Atlanta Falcons - 0:06:43

Tennessee Titans -2.5 vs. New York Jets - 0:10:43

BettingPros App - 0:12:38

New York Jets vs. Tennessee Titans Under 39.5 - 0:13:12

San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams Under 49.5 -0:15:44

Baltimore Ravens vs. Indianapolis Colts Under 49.5 - 0:18:58

Hard Rock Bet - 0:22:02

Houston Texans (-104) ML vs. Buffalo Bills - 0:24:15

Miami Dolphins ML (+176) vs. Las Vegas Raiders - 0:28:03

Minnesota Vikings ML (+100) vs. Green Bay Packers - 0:30:54

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12 Risky Players To Avoid | Think Twice About These Potential Fantasy Football Landmines (Ep. 2073) Jul 01, 2026

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Drafts are won in the middle rounds, but they’re often lost on risky players that look like league-winners! Join Joe Pisapia, Pat Fitzmaurice and Scott Bogman for their most controversial fantasy football landmines.

Are Kansas City Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker III's injury concerns worth the roll of the dice? What are the expectations for New York Giants WR Malik Nabers due to offensive inconsistency? Plus, should managers avoid targeting Denver Broncos RB RJ Harvey?

The Pros disclose the players and traps to avoid!

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Introduction - 0:00:00

Rashee Rice & Kenneth Walker III - 0:00:52

Malik Nabers & Nico Collins - 0:07:36

Dash Dog Food - 0:13:28

Jeremiyah Love - 0:15:01

Breece Hall - 0:18:55

DJ Moore - 0:23:17

Alec Pierce - 0:28:13

RJ Harvey - 0:32:24

Michael Wilson - 0:37:00

Hard Rock Bet - 0:42:09

Jake Ferguson - 0:43:50

Zach Charbonnet - 0:45:52

Outro - 0:48:48

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