Fantasy Football Today

The first preseason games are in the books, and our fantasy football experts break down the biggest takeaways heading into another important weekend of NFL action. Jeremiyah Love made his NFL debut — so where should you be drafting the Cardinals rookie after getting our first look at him? De'Zhaun Stribling popped for the 49ers putting himself on the fantasy radar as a potential playmaker. Fernando Mendoza looked impressive in his preseason debut, while Cam Ward and the Titans offense struggled. What does that mean for Ward, and could Tennessee's struggles impact the fantasy outlook for Carnell Tate? We also look ah...

Our fantasy football experts Jamey Eisenberg and Dave Richard draft with the fans in a 12-team, 0.5 PPR mock draft, breaking down their picks and explaining the strategy behind every roster decision. From building your team in the early rounds to finding value later in the draft, Jamey and Dave share their favorite players, positional strategies, sleepers and potential league-winning picks. (2:00) Round 1 kicks things off, followed by (9:55) Round 2, (14:40) Round 3, (21:55) Round 4, (23:57) Round 5, (27:20) Rounds 6-7, (48:00) Round 8+, and (1:00:00) for the late-round steals they're targeting. If you're preparing for your 2026 fantasy football draft, this mock is packed with real-time analysis and ideas you can use...

Dave Richard reveals his 2026 All-In List — the players he’s willing to draft earlier than both the CBS Sports and FantasyPros ADP. From Chase Brown and A.J. Brown to Emeka Egbuka, Colston Loveland, Jaylen Waddle and more, Dave breaks down where he’d take each player compared to where they’re currently going in drafts.Plus, Dave highlights the players he’s been high on since early in the offseason and explains why he’s willing to reach for them.Dave’s 2026 All-In List includes: Chase Brown, A.J. Brown, Emeka Egbuka, Colston Loveland, Jaylen Waddle, Parker Washington, Rico Dowdle, Patric...

Help us raise money for St. Jude Children's Hospital here: https://tinyurl.com/FFTDonate2026Jamey, Dave and Heath reveal their must-draft league winners at every position, starting with quarterbacks (2:12), where Brock Purdy, Patrick Mahomes and Trevor Lawrence highlight the late-round upside and depth at the position. At running back (12:40), the guys explain why Breece Hall can thrive in an improved Jets offense, Chase Brown has top-five potential, and Kenneth Walker III is set up for success with his new team. They also dig into late-round RB targets (25:30), including Jonathon Brooks, who is climbing draft boards following the Chuba Hubbard injury. A...

Help us raise money for St. Jude Children's Hospital here: https://tinyurl.com/FFTDonate2026The FFT crew reveal the players they’re avoiding as potential busts in 2026 fantasy football drafts, starting with their top two picks each (2:31), including concerns about Christian McCaffrey, Bucky Irving, De’Von Achane, Kyle Pitts & more. The guys take a detour as they debate whether Adam will grow out his beard if he loses his bet with Heath (19:40), before getting back to the busts with Trey McBride (27:55), Ashton Jeanty (31:11) and James Cook (36:25). After a rapid-fire round of bust candidates (42:30) and training camp news and notes (48:49), Heath revea...

Help us raise money for St. Jude Children's Hospital here: https://tinyurl.com/FFTDonate2026Adam, Jamey, and Heath welcome Chris Harris of Harris Football to give the wide receivers who could make the biggest fantasy leap in 2026. Chris kicks things off with Jameson Williams (4:44), who could take on a bigger role in Detroit, and Jayden Higgins (8:19), a late-round target with WR2 potential in Houston. Jamey likes DeVonta Smith (18:52) stepping into a WR1 role and remains high on Emeka Egbuka (20:05) despite recent camp news, while Heath highlights Zay Flowers (21:17) with potential league-winning upside and Luther Burden (27:15) as an ADP bargain. We w...

Help us raise money for St. Jude Children's Hospital here: https://tinyurl.com/FFTDonate2026Adam, Dave, and Jamey welcome Jake Ciely of The Athletic to reveal the running backs poised for a major fantasy football breakout in 2026. The guys start with Omarion Hampton and Ashton Jeanty (4:24), two second-year RBs with plenty of hype and the talent to become fantasy stars. Jamey highlights Kenneth Walker III (9:34) in a high-powered Chiefs offense, while Jake makes the case for Cam Skattebo (12:32) and his massive upside if he can stay healthy. The show wraps up with later-round RB targets Bhayshul Tuten & Jonathon Brooks (26:20), both o...

Help us raise money for St. Jude Children's Hospital here: https://tinyurl.com/FFTDonate2026Adam, Dave, Jamey, and Heath break down the top 2026 fantasy football breakout tight ends who could make a major jump in production this season. They kick things off with news and notes (2:10) before diving into the consensus breakout pick, Colston Loveland (3:47), who could be a central piece of a dynamic Bears offense. Dave makes the case for Tyler Warren (9:16) to perform alongside the likes of Brock Bowers, Trey McBride, and Loveland despite being drafted a round later, while Heath is all-in on Kyle Pitts (16:18) continuing to p...

Help us raise money for St. Jude Children's Hospital here: https://tinyurl.com/FFTDonate2026Adam, Dave, and Heath are joined by JJ Zachariason of Late Round Fantasy to identify breakout quarterbacks ready to take the next step and become fantasy difference-makers in 2026! JJ shares his picks, including Tyler Shough (2:42) picking up where he left off last season and Malik Willis (8:52) offering late-round value in Miami. Dave makes the case for Caleb Williams (12:13) to continue to progress in Chicago, while Heath highlights Jayden Daniels (23:22) & Brock Purdy (25:30) as QBs with major upside. Check out the rest of our breakout series to find t...

Help us raise money for St. Jude Children's Hospital here: https://tinyurl.com/FFTDonate2026Adam, Dave, and Jamey deliver their ultimate 2026 Fantasy Football sleepers guide, kicking things off with the sleepers they LOVE (7:06), including Jordan Mason taking over in Minnesota, Malik Willis as a late-round QB option, Jacory Croskey-Merritt’s upside, and Isaiah Likely’s breakout potential with his new team. The guys dive into a packed news and notes segment (21:12), including the Chargers 3-man RB committee and what it means for Omarion Hampton’s fantasy value, before breaking down Dave’s sleeper list (30:50). Find out Patrick Mahomes' value, Jonathon Brooks...

Jamey Eisenberg is going ALL-IN on 14 players for the 2026 fantasy football season! Using the CBS Sports ADP from the No. 10 spot, Jamey builds his team of “my guys,” highlighting the players he’s willing to target at their current draft cost. His All-In List features Chase Brown, Kenneth Walker III, DeVonta Smith, Colston Loveland, DJ Moore, Christian Watson, Parker Washington, Trevor Lawrence, Jonathon Brooks, Josh Downs, Chris Rodriguez Jr., Jalen Coker, Keaton Mitchell, and Ray Davis. Find out why Jamey is targeting these players in 2026 fantasy football drafts and which late-round sleepers could help you build a championship roster.

Jamey Eisenberg breaks down his biggest 2026 fantasy football risers and fallers, including Terry McLaurin (1:45), Caleb Douglas, Rashee Rice (3:35), Jonathon Brooks and others, while sharing his draft strategy for the RB and WR positions! Find out which players Jamey is moving up and down his rankings, the biggest changes to his draft board, and the players he believes are being drafted too high or too low. Adam and Jamey also discusses the latest NFL (9:55) news and notes, the Jaguars backfield battle between (22:32) Bhayshul Tuten and Chris Rodriguez Jr. Then we dive into Jamey's overall (32:45) RB and WR (47:51) strategy.

Dave Richard builds his 2026 Fantasy Football Fade Team by selecting one player at each position he's avoiding at their current FantasyPros ADP. From Breece Hall and DK Metcalf to Kyle Pitts and Jaxson Dart, Dave explains why these players are overpriced and why he'd rather let someone else draft them. If you're preparing for your 2026 fantasy football draft, this episode will help you identify potential ADP traps and avoid costly mistakes on draft day. Tune in for expert draft strategy, player analysis, and the biggest fades to know before you're on the clock.

Help us raise money for St. Jude Children's Hospital here: https://tinyurl.com/FFTDonate2026Adam and Dave are joined by FFT Open League Manager John Daigle for another mailbag, kicking things off with why Ladd McConkey is John's favorite player for 2026 (3:25) before breaking down the training camp news & notes (5:08). The listener questions take center stage as the crew discusses how the Falcons QB situation could impact Drake London (16:35), the upside of De'Zhaun Stribling (22:20), and which rookie running backs deserve your attention (28:00). We welcome in a very special guest (33:40), Nick London - a former patient of St. Jude Children's Hospital to h...

Get ready for your 2026 Fantasy Football Draft with Part 2 of our Wide Receiver Preview! We break down our WR rankings, draft strategy, and the biggest questions surrounding the position to help you build a championship roster. We kick things off with an interesting WR Stat of the Day (2:00) before diving into the top Round 3 wide receivers (7:00) and Round 4 targets (12:34). Then we cover the best values in Rounds 5-6 (35:00), identify sleepers in Round 7 (48:00) and Rounds 8-9 (53:13), and finish with our favorite late-round wide receivers in Round 10 (1:00:35) and Round 11 (1:04:45).

Can Jayden Daniels return to elite fantasy status? Is Colston Loveland really capable of finishing as the TE2? Adam Aizer and Heath Cummings break down Heath's boldest 2026 fantasy football projections, including why he's all in on Daniels despite his fifth-round ADP, why Zay Flowers is a top-10 wide receiver in his rankings, and whether Stefon Diggs changes the Commanders' passing game. If you're looking for league-winning upside and players the consensus may be too low on, this episode is packed with bold predictions to help you dominate your 2026 fantasy football draft.

Help us raise money for St. Jude Children's Hospital here: https://tinyurl.com/FFTDonate2026Adam, Dave, and Heath reveal the players they're targeting most in 2026 drafts! The guys open with the latest on Stefon Diggs (2:30), discussing what this news means for Terry McLaurin's fantasy outlook, before playing a fun game of "Would You Rather" comparing RB, WR, and TE options with similar ADPs. Heath shares why he's all-in on players like Rashee Rice and Zay Flowers (18:07), while Dave highlights Malik Nabers along with tight ends Colston Loveland & Isaiah Likely (29:09). Adam wraps up the most wanted list with Chase Brown & AJ B...

Help us raise money for St. Jude Children's Hospital here: https://tinyurl.com/FFTDonate2026Get ready for the 2026 fantasy football season with our ultimate wide receiver preview! The guys break down their best draft strategies, including when to target the position (5:21) and how your approach should change based on league format (9:43). They reveal their favorite WR sleepers (12:56), breakouts (18:49), and busts (23:22), including why Josh Downs is climbing draft boards, how 2nd year players Luther Burden & Emeka Egbuka are emerging stars, and if Mike Evans' early injuries could lead to disappointment at his current ADP. The crew also reacts to Stefon Diggs s...

Help us raise money for St. Jude Children's Hospital here: https://tinyurl.com/FFTDonate2026Adam, Dave and Heath break down the late-round running backs you should be targeting, and the ones to avoid, as well as training camp risers and fallers to know before your draft! They sort through key backfield battles including Rico Dowdle vs. Jaylen Warren (2:23), RJ Harvey vs. J.K. Dobbins (8:31), and Jonathon Brooks vs. Chuba Hubbard (20:15). After covering news and notes from training camp (35:53), find out the latest risers & fallers, including updates on Malik Nabers' injury recovery (44:00) and the Patriots RB1 battle between Rhamondre Stevenson & TreVeyon H...

Get ready for Part 2 of our 2026 Fantasy Football Running Back Preview as we break down our RB rankings, draft strategy, and the biggest debates to help you dominate your draft. We kick things off with the best running backs available after Pick 100 (1:00), compare Bijan Robinson vs Jahmyr Gibbs (7:45), debate who deserves the RB3 spot (9:02), and discuss the growing hype around Chase Brown (11:50). We also reveal the Round 1 running back we're avoiding (17:48), evaluate the late Round 1/early Round 2 options (27:50), and dive into the outlooks for Omarion Hampton (31:02), Derrick Henry (35:37), plus rankings for Kenneth Walker, Jeremiyah Love, and Josh Jacobs (40:00). We wrap...

Looking for the late-round sleepers that could help you win your 2026 fantasy football league? Adam Aizer and Dave Richard reveal their favorite hidden gems and under-the-radar draft targets who could dramatically outperform their ADP. From overlooked quarterbacks to rookie wide receivers and breakout tight ends, these are the players savvy fantasy managers should know before draft day. Players discussed include: Malik Willis, Skyler Bell, Malik Washington, Terrance Ferguson, and several more deep sleepers with league-winning upside!

Help us raise money for St. Jude Children's Hospital here: https://tinyurl.com/FFTDonate2026Get ready for your ultimate 2026 Fantasy Football running back preview as Adam, Dave, and Heath break down everything you need to know before draft season! They kick things off by debating Christian McCaffrey's workload concerns (8:41) before diving into the best RB draft strategy: should you secure an elite back early or wait for value later? (10:11). Next, the guys reveal their favorite running back sleepers (27:15), breakout candidates (28:50), and busts (42:37), highlighting the players who could define your fantasy season. Find out why Jonathon Brooks is soaring up ADP r...

Who's ready to bounce back in 2026? Adam Aizer and Jamey Eisenberg break down their favorite fantasy football rebound candidates, including Kyler Murray with the Vikings, sophomore running backs Ashton Jeanty and Omarion Hampton, wide receivers Justin Jefferson and Mike Evans, plus whether Mark Andrews and Travis Kelce can return to elite fantasy production. If you're looking for league-winning values and players primed to outperform their 2025 seasons, this episode is packed with must-know draft advice.

Help us raise money for St. Jude Children's Hospital here: https://tinyurl.com/FFTDonate2026Who's climbing fantasy football draft boards, and which first-round stars could disappoint in 2026? The FFT crew highlights the biggest training camp risers (2:48), including Kenneth Walker III, Malik Nabers, Deebo Samuel, Ladd McConkey, & more before debating the Round 1 players most likely to bust (16:28), featuring Christian McCaffrey, De'Von Achane, and Justin Jefferson. They also make their picks on a wide range of Vegas over/under player props (29:55), breaking down projections for Joe Burrow, Ashton Jeanty, Trey McBride, and many more to help you dominate your 2026 fantasy football drafts.F...

The FFT Crew kicks things off by discussing Deebo Samuel's return to the 49ers and what it means for his 2026 fantasy outlook (3:20). They also review some of the toughest ADP decisions, including whether the remaining tight ends are worth targeting (11:50), if Malik Nabers is a Round 2 pick (26:25), and whether Parker Washington offers value in Round 5 (31:10). Later, the crew debates drafting Bhayshul Tuten ahead of D'Andre Swift (34:55) and makes the case for Bryce Young as a breakout candidate (35:50). They also catch you up on the latest fantasy news and notes (42:40) before examining the "Rushing Title Hangover" and what history says about...

Dave Richard breaks down the toughest players to rank for the 2026 fantasy football season, including Tetairoa McMillan, Malik Nabers, TreVeyon Henderson, Jadarian Price, and Carnell Tate. Find out what's making these players so difficult to value and where Dave is leaning before your fantasy draft.

Help us raise money for St. Jude Children's Hospital here: https://tinyurl.com/FFTDonate2026Get your draft board ready as the FFT Crew delivers their complete 2026 fantasy football tight end preview, breaking down the best strategies and ideal time to target the position (8:35). Then it's on to their favorite sleepers (25:18), breakout candidates (32:40), and busts (44:32). Find out why Dallas Goedert is one of the best ADP values and Isaiah Likely is primed for a big season with his new team. Plus, we debate the upside vs floor of the polarizing Kyle Pitts. To wrap things up, the crew reviews tight end A...

Help us raise money for St. Jude Children's Hospital here: https://tinyurl.com/FFTDonate2026Get ready for your fantasy football draft with the FFT Crew's complete quarterback preview, as they break down their draft strategy and debate whether to wait on the deep position or invest in an elite passer early (8:16). The guys also explain how their approach changes in superflex and other league formats, helping you build the best plan for your league settings (26:13). After discussing the latest on Jahmyr Gibbs & Bijan Robinson holding in (37:27), they reveal their favorite quarterback sleepers, breakouts, and busts. The guys highlight Tyler Shough's u...

Help us raise money for St. Jude Children's Hospital here: https://tinyurl.com/FFTDonate2026Jamey Eisenberg and Dave Richard reveal their 2026 Do Not Draft lists, breaking down the biggest fades at their current ADP. Adam opens with a surprising auction strategy (10:41), followed by news and notes (18:54), including Jacoby Brissett's contract and Alec Pierce landing on the PUP list. Dave explains why he's fading Marvin Harrison Jr. (28:23), believing he won't emerge as Arizona's true No. 1 option, and Jameson Williams (32:42), whose boom-or-bust profile is too risky at his current price. Jamey avoids Jeremiyah Love (48:20) because of a crowded backfield and Travis Etienne (53:30...

Help us raise money for St. Jude Children's Hospital here: https://tiltify.com/@cbs-sports/fft-draftathon-2026Adam Aizer and Jamey Eisenberg break down the rookie class and discuss which first-year players they're most excited to draft based on current ADP, draft cost, and upside. The conversation includes whether Jeremiyah Love is worth his price, why Carnell Tate and Makai Lemon could become great values, and how Jordyn Tyson, Denzel Boston, KC Concepcion, Antonio Williams, Zachariah Branch, and Kenyon Sadiq stack up against the rest of the class. Plus, they highlight additional rookie sleepers who could make a major impact in fantasy...

Help us raise money for St. Jude Children's Hospital here: https://tiltify.com/@cbs-sports/fft-draftathon-2026Adam, Jamey, and Dave break down the biggest training camp storylines with a game of Buy or Sell, starting with a fascinating statistical comparison between George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb (4:01) before diving into the crowded mid-round WR "blob" to identify the receivers to target and avoid (11:06). They also cover the latest news and notes (21:50), including updates on Kyle Shanahan and Patrick Mahomes, before reacting to key camp buzz surrounding Marvin Harrison Jr.'s injury (25:00), Kenneth Walker's growing hype (29:41), and Tre Harris' opportunity in the Chargers...

Jamey Eisenberg is joined by Dan Schneier to give his picks for overrated players heading into draft season, including Jaxson Dart, TreVeyon Henderson, & Tetairoa McMillan. Dan explains why the Giants run-heavy offense under Matt Nagy could lead to a year 2 regression for Dart, why Rhamondre Stevenson's running and pass blocking ability clouds Henderson's outlook, and why McMillan's talent may be limited by Bryce Young and the Panthers offensive line. Before your upcoming fantasy draft, find out why avoiding these potential busts could help you build a stronger, championship-caliber roster.

It's mock draft review time as the FFT crew breaks down their favorite picks, biggest mistakes, best values, and toughest decisions from Adam and Jamey's team's. We open with the latest news on Malik Nabers potential to play week 1 (2:50), before diving into the mock draft, including the surprise of Puka Nacua going 1st overall. Checking out Jamey's team (13:20), we debate how starting RB-RB changes your approach in a 3-WR league, and whether taking Lamar Jackson in Round 5 is worth passing on other positions. Next, we review Adam's draft (34:46), examining the challenge of finding reliable running backs in Round 3 and wide r...

Get ready for your 2026 Fantasy Football draft with Adam Aizer, Jamey Eisenberg, and Dave Richard as they break down the most undervalued & overvalued players to target or avoid this season. We start the show with the question of RB or WR with the #1 overall pick. The crew debates whether Chase Brown deserves 1st-round consideration, if Rashee Rice can become the focal point of the Chiefs offense, and why Breece Hall & Bucky Irving come with draft-day risks. They also highlight bounce back candidates, including Emeka Egbuka's WR1 upside and Ashton Jeanty's breakout potential behind an improved Raiders offensive line. The show...

Podcast Host and Author Joe Pisapia joins the FFT crew to give his sleepers, breakouts and bust candidates for 2026! The show opens with the latest news & notes (5:29) before a Tweet of the Day (9:10) debating which WR aged 30 and older can finish as top-12 fantasy options. Joe's sleepers (11:35) include Jordan Addison and Bo Nix as two players who can outperform their current draft value, before spotlighting breakout candidates (28:24) Makai Lemon, who has an opportunity to step into a big role in the Eagles offense, and Ricky Pearsall, who could benefit from a high target share due to potential injuries around him...

Adam Aizer and Dave Richard share the biggest ADP values to target in 2026 fantasy football drafts and explain why these players are being overlooked. Get expert analysis on Jalen Hurts, David Montgomery, Parker Washington, Harold Fannin Jr., and other draft-day bargains with league-winning upside. Learn which players can outperform their average draft position and give your roster a championship edge.

Adam Aizer, Jamey Eisenberg, and Dave Richard reveal 17 must-know fantasy football stats that could shape your draft strategy, starting with news and notes (2:43) before diving into whether Jahmyr Gibbs late-season workload raises any concerns (7:49). Dave examines Christian McCaffrey's health outlook after another massive campaign (21:23), while Jamey compares the 2025 finishes for Jalen Coker and Tetairoa McMillan to shape your draft strategy (30:13). The wide receiver conversation continues with Tee Higgins production alongside Burrow & Chase (44:24), followed by a reminder of Terry McLaurin's upside with Jayden Daniels at QB (50:30). The episode wraps up with a surprising look at Wan'Dale Robinson ranking among the league...

The FFT crew welcomes former NFL offensive coordinator Scott Turner for an insider's look at the biggest storylines heading into training camp, kicking things off with a fun round of training camp fill-in-the-blank (3:03). Scott shares what it's really like handling player holdouts & off-field distractions from a coaching staff's point of view (5:18), then breaks down the fantasy outlook for Marvin Harrison Jr. entering his 3rd season (14:29), DeVonta Smith's expanded role without A.J. Brown (20:43), and if De'Von Achane can deliver fantasy value on a team expected to struggle in 2026 (30:42). The conversation continues with DJ Moore's fit in Buffalo (43:44), whether TreVeyon Henderson...

Adam Aizer and Jamey Eisenberg break down the biggest fantasy football questions heading into training camp. They start with some key injury concerns surrounding Malik Nabers and Alec Pierce. They also talk crucial running back battles in Carolina (Chuba Hubbard vs. Jonathon Brooks) and in Pittsburgh (Jaylen Warren vs. Rico Dowdle). The guys also debate who will emerge as the No. 1 wide receiver in Miami and examine how rookies KC Concepcion & Denzel Boston could fit into the Browns offense. Get the latest training camp storylines and fantasy football analysis to help you make smart decisions on draft day.

Adam Aizer plays devil's advocate as he challenges Jamey Eisenberg and Dave Richard's top sleepers, breakouts, and busts for 2026. We kick things off with Patrick Mahomes as a sleeper (9:03), debating whether his current ADP creates value while weighing his injury concerns and the state of Kansas City's wide receiver room. News and notes includes a Cam Skattebo backflip (19:09). Next, it's bust season as the crew debates whether De'Von Achane (24:10) can overcome Miami's offensive concerns and if Davante Adams (32:52) can keep finding the end zone as his age increases. Adam also questions the week-to-week consistency of Zay Flowers (41:04), forcing Jamey to...