FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast

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  7 NFL Running Back Battles That Will Shape 2026 Fantasy Football Drafts (Ep. 2100) 27.07.2026 57min

  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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  The NFL’s Most Fragile Super Bowl Contenders + Our Most Controversial Takes (Ep. 2099) 24.07.2026 37min

  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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  LIVE 2026 Fantasy Football Q&A | Camp Reports, Standouts, and Situations To Monitor (Ep. 2098) 24.07.2026 55min

  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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  Fantasy Football's Biggest Make-or-Break Players for 2026 Drafts | Henderson, Rice, Hurts & More (Ep. 2097) 23.07.2026 49min

  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 high-stakes fantasy football leagues, this episode helps you identify the players whose outcomes could define your entire draft.
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  5 Early-Round DRAFT TRAPS You Must AVOID | 2026 Fantasy Football Landmines: Nico Collins, Breece Hall, Bucky Irving & More (Ep. 2096) 22.07.2026 29min

  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 rest of your roster build, why pass volume matters, and how committees can cap upside.
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  Full-PPR Fantasy Football Mock Draft: Expert Picks, 2-WR Draft Strategy & Draft Grades (Ep. 2095) 21.07.2026 1h 9min

  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, and more. Plus, the Draft Wizard grades every team, reveals the best picks and biggest reaches, and shows how expert mock draft strategy can help you prepare for your fantasy football draft.
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  Identifying Every Critical Tier Break in 2026 Fantasy Football Drafts (Ep. 2094) 20.07.2026 58min

  Fantasy football drafts are won by understanding where the tiers break Chris Welsh, Tara Roberts, and Pat Fitzmaurice 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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  LIVE 2026 Fantasy Football Q&A | Ranking Risers and Fallers & Rookie Analysis (Ep. 2093) 17.07.2026 1h 3min

  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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  The PERFECT Fantasy Football Draft Strategy for 2026 | The Top Value Picks in Every Round (Ep. 2092) 16.07.2026 1h 9min

  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 in 2026! 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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  Fantasy Football Bounce-Back Players for 2026: League-Winning Values You Can't Ignore (Ep. 2091) 16.07.2026 31min

  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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  10 Fantasy Football Injury Updates To Know Ahead of NFL Training Camps (Ep. 2090) 15.07.2026 32min

  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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  The Mid-Round Cheat Code for 2026 Fantasy Football Drafts | 6 Must-Have Targets For Your Squad (Ep. 2089) 15.07.2026 23min

  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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  The 13 Unwritten Rules of Winning Your 2026 Fantasy Draft | Advanced Roster Construction Strategy (Ep. 2088) 14.07.2026 49min

  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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  Fantasy Football Sleepers 2026: 10 League-Winning Late-Round Draft Targets (Ep. 2087) 13.07.2026 44min

  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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  Jake Ciely's 5 Early-Round Fantasy Football Draft Picks to Target (Ep. 2086) 09.07.2026 25min

  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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  Fantasy Football Draft Court: CMC, Justin Jefferson & Travis Kelce on Trial! (Ep. 2085) 09.07.2026 57min

  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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  NFL Futures Picks 2026: Best Bets for Passing, Rushing & Receiving Leaders (Ep. 2084) 09.07.2026 52min

  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 Flock vs FantasyPros! 2026 Fantasy Football Mock Draft (Ep. 2083) 08.07.2026 52min

  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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  Patrick Mahomes, CeeDee Lamb & Malik Nabers?! 6 Fantasy Football Players We’re OUT On in 2026 (Ep. 2082) 08.07.2026 20min

  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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  13 Running Back Draft Decisions That Will Define Your 2026 Fantasy Football Season (Ep. 2081) 08.07.2026 55min

  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.