FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast

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  Fantasy Football Week 2 Trade Advice Q&A: The Best Buy Lows and Sell High Targets (Ep. 2198) 18.09.2026 51мин

  Chris Welsh and Andrew Erickson answer your biggest Week 2 fantasy football trade questions, starting with the latest injury news before breaking down buy-low opportunities like Colston Loveland, Garrett Wilson and Terry McLaurin. The guys tackle blockbuster deals involving Christian McCaffrey, Chase Brown, Jameer Gibbs, Kenneth Walker III, Nico Collins, Brock Bowers, Malik Nabers and Puka Nacua while explaining when roster construction should outweigh pure player value. Plus, get panic checks on Jaylen Waddle and A.J. Brown, rapid-fire trade verdicts, late injury fallout and advice on De'Von Achane, James Cook, Justin Jefferson, Ja'Marr Chase and more before setting your Week 2 lineup
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  NFL Week 2 News: Major Injuries, Backfield Changes & Fantasy Fallout (Ep. 2197) 17.09.2026 38мин

  Chris Welsh and Andrew Erickson break down the biggest NFL Week 2 storylines and what they mean for fantasy football managers, starting with the latest on Ladd McConkey and Zay Flowers. Jordan Mason’s injury puts Aaron Jones back in the spotlight, while R.J. Harvey’s hamstring issue could shake up the Broncos backfield. The guys also discuss Jacory Croskey-Merritt’s workload after his Week 1 fumble and answer fantasy questions from the live audience. Plus, they hit the latest 49ers injuries, the Josh Jacobs situation, Omarion Hampton, Ashton Jeanty, Jonah Coleman and more news fantasy managers need to monitor before Week 2.
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  Week 2 Fantasy Football Quarterback & Tight End Rankings: Sleepers, Fades, and Streamers (Ep. 2196) 17.09.2026 31мин

  Chris Welsh, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Andrew Erickson break down the Week 2 fantasy football quarterback and tight end rankings, including some major disagreements near the top of the board. Should fantasy managers trust Joe Burrow in a difficult matchup, or start Jaxson Dart, Baker Mayfield, or another upside option instead? The crew also digs into Geno Smith and Carson Wentz as deeper streaming plays. At tight end, they debate Dallas Goedert, George Kittle, Mark Andrews, Kyle Pitts, Harold Fannin Jr. and more while sorting through fantasy football’s most unpredictable position.
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  Week 2 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings & Tiers: Risers, Fallers and Must-Start WRs (Ep. 2195) 17.09.2026 34мин

  Chris Welsh, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Andrew Erickson break down the Week 2 fantasy football wide receiver rankings, examining the toughest lineup decisions across the top 36 WRs. How high should Christian Watson climb after his huge opener? Can fantasy managers trust Drake London and Jaylen Waddle after disappointing Week 1 performances? The guys dig into the biggest ranking disagreements, matchup swings, and potential bounce-back spots. Plus, find out which WR3s deserve a start, which popular options could disappoint, and which deep sleepers could outperform consensus rankings in Week 2.
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  Week 2 Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings & Tiers: Studs, Sleepers, and Must-Starts (Ep. 2194) 16.09.2026 45мин

  Chris Welsh, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Andrew Erickson break down the biggest Week 2 running back ranking decisions, including which early-season workloads you can trust and where matchup concerns should change your expectations. Kenneth Walker’s expanded role takes center stage, while the guys also debate how much confidence to have in De’Von Achane, Bucky Irving, and several volatile RB2 and flex options. Plus, they identify a few deeper running backs who could outperform consensus and help fantasy managers navigate difficult Week 2 lineup calls.
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  Week 2 Fantasy Football Trade Targets: Players to Buy, Sell & Hold (Ep. 2193) 15.09.2026 1ч 13мин

  Fantasy football trades can swing your season, and Week 2 is the first major opportunity to take advantage of overreactions. Ryan Wormeli and Andrew Erickson break down the best players to buy, sell and hold, including Drake London, Omarion Hampton, Bhayshul Tuten, Chuba Hubbard, Colston Loveland and Kyle Pitts. Plus, they debate Christian Watson, Garrett Wilson, Tetairoa McMillan, Travis Etienne, Jeremiah Love, Jameson Williams and more before answering your biggest Week 2 fantasy football trade and lineup questions.
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  NFL Week 1 REACTIONS: Jaguars, Bears & Ravens Go Off, Chargers Dud & Big Injury Updates (Ep. 2192) 15.09.2026 1ч 13мин

  Put a pin in the opening weekend of professional football by joining Ryan Wormeli, Andrew Erickson and Derek Brown for their NFL Week 1 reactions! Is Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence now in NFL MVP consideration? Will the Chicago Bears set offensive records after scoring 59 points on the Carolina Panthers? Plus, could Tennesee Titans QB Cam Ward turn out to be a bust? "The Tailgate" peels out of the parking lot before traffic hits!
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  5 Fantasy Football Moves You NEED to Make Before Week 2 (Ep. 2191) 15.09.2026 21мин

  Week 1 is in the books, and it’s time to attack the fantasy football trade market. Ryan Wormeli and Tera Roberts break down five moves to make before Week 2, including buy-low opportunities, sell-high candidates, and players worth shopping around your league. Should you buy Drake London before Michael Penix Jr. returns? Is now the time to cash in on Dalton Kincaid or Mike Evans? Plus, the crew discusses what to do with A.J. Brown and which Bears pass catchers could be undervalued after Week 1. Get ahead of your league with FantasyPros’ top fantasy football trade targets, buy lows, sell highs, and Week 2 roster moves.
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  Week 2 Waiver Wire: Must-Add Players, Top Pickups & FAAB Advice (Ep. 2190) 14.09.2026 47мин

  Week 2 waivers are here! Chris Welsh, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Jake Ciely break down the best fantasy football waiver wire pickups following Week 1, led by Kaelon Black, Devaughn Vele, Caleb Douglas, Dontayvion Wicks, and more. Which players are worth your FAAB? The crew ranks the top running back and wide receiver adds, debates players to keep or cut — including Marvin Harrison Jr., Jayden Reed, and Josh Downs — and identifies potential breakout stashes before their value rises. Plus, get the best Week 2 QB, TE, D/ST, and kicker streamers, along with Pat and Jake's top five overall waiver wire priorities to help you attack the wire and improve your fantasy football roster.
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  Week 1 Fantasy Football Reactions & Injuries + Early Week 2 Waiver Wire (Ep. 2189) 14.09.2026 49мин

  Catch up on all of the Week 1 fantasy football action!  Scott Bogman, Tera Roberts, and Deepak Chona break down key injuries, top storylines, go through the panic meter, and answer your fantasy football questions to recap a hectic Week 1 and get you all set for Week 2!
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  5 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Stashes to Add Before They Break Out (Ep. 2188) 12.09.2026 10мин

  Get ahead of your league with five fantasy football waiver wire stashes worth adding before their roles, and roster percentages, potentially take off. These are players you can grab now instead of fighting for them after a breakout performance. Lucas Wencl breaks down Caleb Douglas of the Miami Dolphins, Malachi Fields of the New York Giants, Devaughn Vele of the New Orleans Saints, Chris Brooks of the Green Bay Packers, and Ted Hurst III of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. From rookie wide receivers with immediate opportunities to a deep running back stash who could earn meaningful snaps, these are five names to know heading into Week 1. The best waiver wire moves often happen a week early. Find out which under-the-radar players offer immediate fantasy football upside, which are longer-term bench stashes, and who could become one of next week’s most popular waiver wire pickups.
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  Fantasy Football Week 1: Key Questions for Every Matchup | Rankings, Breakouts & Concerns (Ep. 2187) 12.09.2026 1ч 4мин

  What are the biggest fantasy football questions heading into Week 1? Ryan Wormeli, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Derek Brown go game by game through the NFL slate, identifying the key question fantasy managers need answered in every matchup as the 2026 season gets underway. Can Josh Allen overcome a brutal Texans defense? Is Tetairoa McMillan ready for a huge Week 1? How high can Chris Olave climb against Detroit, and is Parker Washington headed for a breakout? The crew also examines Lamar Jackson’s first game in a new offense, the outlooks for Drake London and Kyle Pitts, Marvin Harrison Jr. vs. Quentin Johnston, Michael Mayer without Brock Bowers, and the CeeDee Lamb-George Pickens target split. Plus, what should we expect from Patrick Mahomes in his return against Denver, which offenses could struggle out of the gate, and which players could outperform consensus expectations? Get the biggest fantasy football storylines, rankings debates, matchup questions, and Week 1 predictions from across the entire NFL slate.
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  Week 1 Fantasy Football Decisions: Start/Sit Advice for Every Position (Ep. 2186) 12.09.2026 53мин

  Who should you start in Week 1 of the 2026 fantasy football season? The FantasyPros crew breaks down some of the toughest lineup decisions, including Travis Etienne Jr. vs. Ashton Jeanty, Jordan Mason vs. Tony Pollard, Tetairoa McMillan vs. Zay Flowers, and Marvin Harrison Jr. vs. Michael Pittman Jr. Plus, they plant their flags on Juwan Johnson and Caleb Douglas as players they’re higher on this week. Plus, the guys make their Week 1 touchdown calls, featuring Omarion Hampton, Parker Washington, and Mark Andrews. Get your lineup set before kickoff with FantasyPros’ Week 1 fantasy football start/sit advice.
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  Week 1 Start/Sit: The Toughest Fantasy Football Lineup Decisions (Ep. 2185) 12.09.2026 1ч 1мин

  Week 1 fantasy football start/sit decisions are already being reshaped by injuries, uncertain workloads, and potential breakout players. Ryan Wormeli and Derek Brown answer live lineup questions, including what to do with A.J. Brown and Brock Bowers, whether George Kittle belongs in your lineup, and why Christian Watson, Quentin Johnston, and Michael Mayer are getting plenty of attention. The guys break down Chris Godwin vs. Michael Pittman, Parker Washington vs. Christian Watson, Jayden Daniels vs. Tyler Shough, Jordan Mason vs. Brian Thomas Jr., Mike Evans vs. Josh Downs, and several major trade questions involving Jahmyr Gibbs, James Cook, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Chris Olave, Kenneth Walker, Christian McCaffrey, and more.
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  NFL Week 1 Player Props: 10 Best Bets + Anytime & First TD Picks (Ep. 2184) 11.09.2026 40мин

  The NFL Week 1 slate is here, and Chris Welsh and Andrew Erickson break down their 10 favorite player prop bets, including Jonathan Taylor rushing yards, Juwan Johnson receiving yards, Parker Washington receptions, Rico Dowdle rushing yards, Jalen Hurts passing attempts, Michael Mayer receiving yards, and Xavier Worthy receiving yards. Then it's time to attack the touchdown market. The guys give their favorite anytime TD bets, including Juwan Johnson, Rico Dowdle, Jameson Williams and Tre Tucker, before taking some big swings on first-touchdown scorers Matthew Golden and Charlie Kolar. Plus, Erickson introduces the Jahmyr Gibbs touchdown rollover challenge for the season. Get the Week 1 NFL prop bets, touchdown picks, long shots and betting analysis you need before locking in your Sunday and Monday cards.
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  The Extra Point: A.J. Brown Injury Fallout + Week 1 Start/Sit Questions (Ep. 2183) 11.09.2026 44мин

  Chris Welsh and Andrew Erickson are answering your biggest fantasy football start/sit questions live on The Extra Point. They break down the fallout from A.J. Brown’s injury, what Drake Maye’s rough performance means going forward, and which Patriots pass-catchers could benefit if Brown misses time. The guys tackle tough Week 1 lineup decisions involving Parker Washington, Rico Dowdle, Marshawn Lloyd, Jonathan Brooks, Jordan Mason, Tetairoa McMillan, Bucky Irving, Luther Burden, Christian Watson, Drake London, and more. Plus, should fantasy managers buy low on Drake Maye, and which players deserve a spot on your bench before their value rises? They also dive into dynasty strategy, including whether to hold or trade Cam Skattebo and a blockbuster deal involving Ja’Marr Chase, Brock Purdy, DeVonta Smith, Fernando Mendoza, and a 2027 first-round pick. Get the latest start/sit advice, trade analysis, injury fallout, and Week 1 fantasy football lineup help.
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  Week 1 Lineup Winners: 6 Must-Start Fantasy Football Players (Ep. 2182) 11.09.2026 21мин

  Need some extra upside in your Week 1 lineup? Seth Woolcock and Derek Brown break down six must-start players who could outperform expectations, beginning with Malik Willis and his rushing upside against the Raiders before diving into Kenneth Gainwell and MarShawn Lloyd at running back. The guys also explain why DK Metcalf could thrive against the Atlanta Falcons, why Chris Godwin has an enticing matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals, and why Mark Andrews could deliver a big Week 1 performance against the Indianapolis Colts. Get the matchup data, rankings context, and start/sit analysis you need before locking in your lineup. Plus, Derek explains how to use the FantasyPros Primer to quickly research every matchup and player on your roster throughout the NFL season. Which Week 1 must-start are you trusting in your lineup?
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  NFL Week 1 Predictions: Game Picks, X-Factors & Bold Fantasy Football Calls (Ep. 2181) 10.09.2026 49мин

  Alfredo Brown, Derek Brown and Andrew Erickson are breaking down the matchups, players and storylines that could define the opening weekend. The guys make their predictions for Bengals vs. Buccaneers, Saints vs. Lions, Ravens vs. Colts, Bills vs. Texans and Packers vs. Vikings while identifying the biggest X-factor in each matchup. Which players could swing Week 1 for fantasy football managers? The crew discusses Chris Godwin, Chase Brown, Juwan Johnson, Mark Andrews, Dalton Kincaid, Kyler Murray, Marshawn Lloyd and more. Plus, Erickson predicts a monster performance from Jonathan Taylor against Baltimore, while D-Bro explains why Emeka Egbuka could be headed for a difficult opening week. The show closes with the biggest things to watch across the NFL, including Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars offense, the Washington Commanders offensive line and the new-look Chicago Bears offense with Caleb Williams. Most importantly, don't let one game wreck your fantasy football process: Week 1 creates massive overreactions, and those mistakes can create some of the best buy-low and sell-high opportunities of the season.
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  Brock Bowers Had SURGERY?! Biggest NFL Week 1 Storylines, Predictions & Breaking News (Ep. 2180) 10.09.2026 31мин

  NFL Week 1 is here, and Chris Welsh and Andrew Erickson break down the biggest storylines before kickoff, starting with the bombshell Brock Bowers injury news. What does Bowers' absence mean for the Las Vegas Raiders, Michael Mayer, Tre Tucker and the rest of the offense, and should fantasy football managers be worried about Bowers' long-term durability? The guys also examine Kyler Murray's fit with the Minnesota Vikings and whether he can keep Justin Jefferson happy, Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills facing an elite Houston Texans defense, Malik Nabers' Week 1 outlook and the early questions surrounding the Philadelphia Eagles offense. Plus, they tackle several fantasy football lineup questions, including Michael Mayer, Juwan Johnson and Trey Tucker. Finally, can Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos make an early AFC statement against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs? Welsh and Erickson discuss whether Denver could emerge as a legitimate Super Bowl favorite, plus their Week 1 predictions, upset picks and the NFL storylines that could define the opening weekend.
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  Week 1 Start or Sit: QB & TE Rankings, Sleepers & Tough Calls (Ep. 2179) 09.09.2026 25мин

  Chris Welsh, Andrew Erickson, and Pat Fitzmaurice break down the fantasy football quarterback and tight end rankings you need to set your starting lineup. The crew tackles the biggest start/sit decisions, including whether Jayden Daniels can overcome a difficult matchup, how much faith fantasy managers should have in Drake Maye, and whether Jackson Dart belongs among the top 12 quarterbacks. The guys also identify quarterbacks who could beat their Week 1 rankings, including Matthew Stafford and Malik Willis, before diving into a tight end position loaded with difficult lineup calls. Can Juwan Johnson outscore Tucker Kraft? Is Harold Fannin Jr. already a top-tier fantasy option? And how high should Dallas Goedert climb with A.J. Brown out of the lineup? Plus, find out why Mark Andrews remains one of Week 1's biggest boom-or-bust tight ends and which players offer the combination of matchup, volume, rushing upside, and touchdown potential fantasy managers should target. Get the latest Week 1 fantasy football rankings, lineup advice, sleepers, starts, sits, and expert analysis before locking in your roster.