FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast

Tera Roberts, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Derek Brown break down six fantasy football wide receivers you may regret passing on in 2026 drafts.

The crew highlights wideouts with strong ADP value, breakout upside, and paths to outperform their current draft cost.

Find out why Jameson Williams could build on back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons, why A.J. Brown has top-five fantasy upside in his new offense, and why Emeka Egbuka can emerge as Tampa Bay’s true WR1.

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Who are the players you just keep finding yourself drafting in 2026 fantasy football? The Fantasy Pros crew is planting their flags on nine players they simply don't want to miss out on, even if it means taking them earlier than their current ADP.

Alfredo Brown, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Derek Brown go round by round through their favorite targets, starting with Zay Flowers, Javonte Williams, and DeVonta Smith in the early rounds. Then they get into some of their favorite middle-round swings, including Jameson Williams, Christian Watson, and Josh Downs.

And when it comes to the...

What is the best fantasy football draft strategy for 2026? Ryan Wormeli and Derek Brown answer your questions on wide receiver values, running back strategy, tier breaks, dynasty trades, keeper leagues, superflex drafts, and the players they are targeting most this season.

The guys start by breaking down the crowded WR13-20 range, including DeVonta Smith, Zay Flowers, Emeka Egbuka, Ladd McConkey and Tee Higgins, before discussing why an early RB approach could make sense in 2026 drafts. They also debate Ladd McConkey's ceiling, the value of the Chargers offense, and which mid-round wide receivers could become league winners.<...

If you want to know who to draft in every round of your 2026 fantasy football draft, this episode is for you. Andrew Erickson and Derek Brown go head-to-head in a Shark Tank-style fantasy football draft battle, pitching their favorite targets from Round 1 all the way through Round 15 with Alfredo Brown serving as the judge and deciding which pitch is victorious!

Which players have the upside to become league winners? Which late-round values could massively outperform their ADP? And which players should you be targeting when the draft reaches the double-digit rounds?

The competition gets especially...

Join Chris Welsh and Andrew Erickson as they tackle your questions LIVE on Discord every Thursday at 2 PM EST at fantasypros.com/chat.

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Chat Q - Trade Advice: Bhayshul Tuten, Michael Wilson , 2027 mid 2nd round pick, vs De’Von Achane and Greg Dulcich? - 0:10:10

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The 2026 NFL season is fast approaching and that means it is time to get ready for your fantasy football season as well! Join Seth Woolcock and Derek Brown for a LIVE Fantasy Football Q&A! 

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Fantasy football projections can uncover league-winning value—but they can also expose players being overvalued in drafts. In today's episode, Tera Roberts, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Jake Ciely break down eight players whose FantasyPros projections are significantly higher than their current Half-PPR ADP, helping you identify the biggest values before your 2026 fantasy football draft.

The crew debates whether Josh Jacobs is still an RB1 despite injury concerns, why Emeka Egbuka could be one of the best wide receiver values in fantasy football, and whether Rashee Rice's lofty projection is too optimistic. They also dive into Ashton Jeanty's polarizing RB...

Are the Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR) too high or too low on your favorite running backs?

Chris Welsh, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Jake Ciely go tier-by-tier through the FantasyPros Top 50 RB rankings, explaining which players they're moving up their draft boards and which backs they're avoiding. 

Should Ashton Jeanty already be viewed as an elite fantasy RB? Is Saquon Barkley carrying more downside than managers want to admit? How high is too high for Quinshon Judkins? Plus, the panel makes the case for Bucky Irving

The Pros share where they disagree with consensus and w...

Avoid sinking your season like the Titanic! Join Alfredo Brown, Pat Fitzmaurice and Andrew Erickson for their top six fantasy football busts to avoid in 2026!

Is New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara's presence not being baked into RB Travis Etienne Jr.'s cost? Are managers drafting Chicago Bears WR Luther Burden putting the cart before the horse? Plus, why does an early-season slate of tough matchups have Fitz shying away from Jacksonville Jaguars WR Brian Thomas Jr.?

The Pros make their official do-not-draft list! 

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Ryan Wormeli, Andrew Erickson, and Derek Brown break down the biggest NFL training camp overreactions, news, injuries, ADP risers, and fantasy football takeaways on The Tailgate.

The crew reacts to Stefon Diggs signing with Washington and what it means for Jayden Daniels, Terry McLaurin, Chig Okonkwo, Antonio Williams, and the Commanders' offense. They also discuss Zay Flowers’ massive contract extension, why he could make a fantasy leap in Baltimore, and whether the Ravens should use him more in the red zone.

Plus, the guys break down Kenyon Sadiq’s injury, Jacoby Lane’s Ravens camp buzz...

Alfredo Brown, Derek Brown, and Andrew Erickson break down 10 must-have fantasy football draft picks the experts are targeting everywhere in 2026. The guys focus on players going outside the first two rounds who can smash their current ADP.

Find out why Zay Flowers could make a leap in Baltimore’s new-look offense, why Christian Watson may finally deliver a full-season breakout, why Jordan Tyson and Carnell Tate have rookie upside, why Parker Washington could be mispriced in Jacksonville, and why Rachaad White still offers strong fantasy value as a pass-catching running back.

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How bold are you willing to get in your fantasy football draft? Join Chris Welsh, Andrew Erickson, and Derek Brown as they dive into 10 of their biggest bold predictions for the 2026 fantasy football season.

Will Trevor Lawrence make the leap into the overall QB1 discussion behind an improved Jaguars offense? Can Jaylen Waddle lead the Denver offense to new heights? Can the Chicago Bears support both Colston Loveland as the overall TE1 and Rome Odunze as a Top-5 fantasy wide receiver? Plus, some absolutely scorching-hot takes that will spark debate!

If you're looking for league-winning...

Safe doesn't have to mean boring.

Alfredo Brown, Pat Fitzmaurice and Derek Brown break down six of the safest fantasy football draft picks for the 2026 season. Whether you're looking for reliable weekly production or players who can outperform their ADP while minimizing risk, these are the high-floor stars you can confidently build around.

The crew discusses why Tetairoa McMillan is already one of fantasy's safest young receivers, whether Derrick Henry can continue defying Father Time, why David Montgomery could dominate touches in Houston, Terry McLaurin's outlook under a new offensive coordinator, Jared Goff's incredible year-to-year...

Matt Modi is joined by Andrew Erickson and Scott Bogman to break down their favorite fantasy football WR targets across every stage of your draft. From early-round stars like Zay Flowers and Jaylen Waddle to mid-round breakout candidates including Parker Washington and Marvin Harrison Jr., plus late-round sleepers like Trey Harris, Jayden Higgins and Antonio Williams, the crew identifies the receivers who could dramatically outperform their ADP this season.

Whether you're searching for WR1 upside, undervalued draft values or deep sleepers that can win your fantasy league, this episode has you covered.

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How should you approach a 2026 fantasy football Superflex league? The Fantasy Pros crew puts that question to the test with a full redraft Superflex PPR mock draft featuring Ryan Wormeli, Scott Bogman, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Andrew Erickson.

The mock features three starting wide receivers, seven bench spots, no kickers or defenses, and a Superflex lineup, creating a fascinating battle between early quarterback strategy, zero RB builds, elite tight ends, and waiting on positional value.

One of the biggest storylines is the quarterback rush: eight QBs go in the first round, forcing the analysts to adapt...

Fantasy football season is officially heating up, and Seth Woolcock and Scott Bogman are here with a loaded FantasyPros Q&A covering the latest NFL training camp news, fantasy football rankings, draft strategy, league winners, and your biggest draft questions.

The guys break down the latest Ricky Pearsall injury concerns with the 49ers, Malik Nabers' encouraging training camp progress, and why Justin Jefferson remains a top fantasy option despite the Vikings' quarterback situation.

Then it's time for draft strategy. Seth and Bogman reveal their favorite league-winning picks, discuss whether going RB-RB at the 1.02 turn is...

Join Ryan Wormeli and Derek Brown as they highlight and break down four must-draft rookies who are going to help you win your fantasy football leagues in 2026!

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Jadarian Price - 0:00:28

Carnell Tate - 0:06:17

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Jordyn Tyson - 0:12:54

Denzel Boston - 0:17:48

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The 2026 NFL season is almost here, and it's time to look beyond the obvious Super Bowl favorites.

Chris Welsh, Andrew Erickson and Derek Brown break down five legitimate dark horse Super Bowl contenders for 2026, including the Detroit Lions, Cincinnati Bengals, Denver Broncos, Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints. Which teams are truly capable of making a deep playoff run, and which long-shot bets are worth considering?

The guys also dive into the latest NFL training camp news and fantasy football fallout, including the Ricky Pearsall injury, what it means for Jauan Stribling and the 49ers...

Don't get the team right but the pass-catcher to target wrong! Join Ryan Wormeli, Andrew Erickson and Scott Bogman for their top seven wide receiver battles to know before your 2026 fantasy football draft!

Why is Jacksonville Jaguars WR Parker Washington the right player to target in Duval County? Who will step up if New York Giants WR Malik Nabers is forced to miss time? Plus, what makes Washington Commanders WR Antonio Williams the easiest pick to make?

The Pros point out which WRs to target and fade!

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Fill up your roster with difference-makers who will return value at cost by joining Chris Welsh and Tera Roberts for their top four must-target fantasy football draft values!

Why is Green Bay Packers RB Josh Jacobs once again being overlooked? Can Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka become QB Baker Mayfield's top target? Plus, what about a new head coaching hire makes Atlanta Falcons TE Kyle Pitts a potential steal for two years in a row?

The Pros practice thrifty living!

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Tom Strachan and Andrew Erickson jump into another FFPC Superflex Best Ball draft with $100,000 on the line and break down every pick, every strategy, and every key decision along the way.

This episode covers everything from elite quarterback strategy and Zero RB roster construction to stacking, tight end premium tactics, and the latest NFL training camp news impacting fantasy football drafts.

Along the way they discuss Drake Maye's QB1 upside, Brock Bowers' ceiling in TE Premium, whether Zero RB can still win tournaments, and the biggest values available throughout the FFPC draft room.

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Pat Fitzmaurice is back with his favorite league-winning fantasy football picks for the 2026 season! Joined by Tera Roberts, Fitz counts down his Top 10 draft targets who have the upside to dramatically outperform their ADP and help carry fantasy managers to a championship.

From breakout running backs and ascending wide receivers to elite tight ends with overall TE1 upside, these are the players Pat believes can become true difference-makers in your fantasy football leagues this season!

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Every fantasy football draft has a few running back battles that determine league-winning value, and these are the biggest ones heading into 2026.

Ryan Wormeli and Tera Roberts break down the most important NFL backfields for fantasy managers, including the Patriots, Steelers, Jaguars, Broncos, Commanders, Buccaneers, and Seahawks. They discuss which backs offer league-winning upside, which committees should be avoided, and where the best draft values can be found before ADPs change.

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Find out which teams' shot at a Lombardi Trophy could be shattered by injuries and unforeseen circumstances. Join Chris Welsh, Andrew Erickson and Derek Brown for their Mt. Rushmore of the NFL's most fragile Super Bowl contenders and most controversial takes!

Could the San Francisco 49ers' season collapse before it even gets going? Are the Kansas City Chiefs in a reloading year? Plus, will the New York Jets actually be viable?

The "Tailgate" prepares for some hostile fan reactions! 

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Stay sharp and ahead of your league mates as the NFL offseason rolls on! Join Scott Bogman and Tera Roberts as they host a live fantasy football Q&A.

Who are the recent risers and fallers in draft rankings? Which players should managers be targeting in trade discussions? Plus, what recent headlines impact the fantasy landscape the most?

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Some fantasy football players can single-handedly win your league... while others can sink your draft.

Ryan Wormeli and Tom Strachan break down the biggest make-or-break players for the 2026 fantasy football season, including volatile running backs, risky wide receivers, elite quarterback values, and tight ends with league-winning upside.

Should you trust TreVeyon Henderson's Year 2 breakout? Is Quinshon Judkins overpriced? Is Rashee Rice worth a third-round pick? Can Jalen Hurts bounce back as an elite fantasy QB? And is Sam LaPorta the best value at tight end?

Whether you're preparing for redraft, Best Ball, or...

Chris Welsh and Tera Roberts break down five early-round fantasy football draft traps that could derail your roster construction before your draft even gets rolling.

The focus is not just on “busts,” but on players whose draft cost, role uncertainty, offensive environment, or opportunity cost could push fantasy managers down the wrong path. The crew discusses why several players may be risky picks at their current prices, plus which players and positions could offer better value in the same draft ranges.

They also dig into how early-round wide receiver and running back decisions can affect the...

Chris Welsh, Andrew Erickson, Derek Brown, and Jake Ciely go head-to-head in a full PPR fantasy football mock draft using Draft Wizard. The crew breaks down how to attack a 2-WR format, why running backs rise in value, when to draft elite tight ends, and how to balance early-round stars with mid-round upside.

Find out how the guys build around players like Puka Nacua, Christian McCaffrey, James Cook, Justin Jefferson, A.J. Brown, Chase Brown, Trey McBride, Colston Loveland, Jaylen Waddle, Garrett Wilson, Breece Hall, Christian Watson, Quinshon Judkins, D'Andre Swift, Trevor Lawrence, Kyle Pitts, Brock Purdy...

Fantasy football drafts are won by understanding where the tiers break

Chris Welsh, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Tera Roberts break down the biggest cliffs at every position and reveal the players they are unwilling to draft beyond.

The crew analyzes the most important fantasy football draft decisions for 2026, including the last running backs they trust as RB1s and RB2s, where wide receiver tiers fall apart, how long you can wait on quarterbacks, and which tight ends provide a true positional advantage.

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Stay sharp and ahead of your leaguemates as the NFL offseason rolls on! Join Seth Woolcock and Derek Brown as they host a live fantasy football Q&A.

Who are the recent risers and fallers in draft rankings? Which players should managers be targeting in trade discussions? Plus, what recent headlines impact the fantasy landscape the most?

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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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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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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...

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 AD...

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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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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