FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast

Alfredo Brown, Derek Brown and Andrew Erickson break down their six favorite must-draft targets — players they’re willing to take ahead of ADP because they simply don’t want to miss out on them.
The guys start with Chase Brown, who could have legitimate top-three RB upside in Cincinnati, before diving into Jalen Waddle and why his move to Denver could unlock a much bigger fantasy season.
Then it’s time for Kenneth Walker, a player the guys believe could be one of the biggest league-winning picks of the 2026 fantasy football draft. They also identify three players outside the top 75 who could provide enormous value: Jonathan Brooks, Carnell Tate and Malik Willis.
If you're preparing for your 2026 fantasy football draft, these are the players to know, especially if you're looking for targets who can outperform their ADP.
Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)
Intro - 0:00:00
Erickson's Must-Have within the top 75: Chase Brown (CIN) - 0:01:38
Dbro's Must-Have within the top 75: Jaylen Waddle (DEN) - 0:04:09
Alfredo's Must-Have within the top 75: Ken Walker (KC) - 0:06:13
Draft Simulator Promo - 0:09:37
Dbro's Must-Have in later rounds: Jonathon Brooks (CAR) - 0:10:24
Erickson's Must-Have in later rounds: Carnell Tate (TEN) - 0:13:48
Alfredo's Must-Have in later rounds: Malik Willis (MIA) - 0:17:15
Outro - 0:20:37
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Real-Time ADP - Track up-to-the-minute draft trends across all major platforms: https://fantasypros.com/realadp
View the Latest Fantasy Football Rankings - https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/ - Compare expert consensus rankings, tiers and player values before making your draft-day decisions.
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Alfredo Brown and Tera Roberts break down some of the biggest fantasy football debates heading into the 2026 season, including CeeDee Lamb vs. Justin Jefferson, Christian McCaffrey vs. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Josh Allen in superflex leagues, Judarian Price vs. Cam Skattebo, Parker Washington vs. Christian Watson, and when to draft quarterbacks and tight ends.
We also react to the Jayden Higgins injury and what it could mean for Nico Collins and Tank Dell, discuss the impact of Najee Harris joining the Giants, debate whether Braelon Allen is worth holding, and look at some of the latest preseason developments affecting fantasy rankings.
Plus, we tackle your questions on 12-team PPR, half-PPR, standard scoring, dynasty, keeper and superflex leagues, including draft-slot strategy, running back approaches, wide receiver value, trade decisions and potential league-winning players.
If you're preparing for your 2026 fantasy football draft, this is the Q&A you don't want to miss.
Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)
Intro - 0:00:00
Jayden Higgins Injury News - 0:01:24
Chat Questions - 0:04:06
Superchat Guarantee - 0:13:44
Questions Continued - 0:14:02
Colston Loveland Signed Jersey Giveaway - 0:18:15
Questions Continued - 0:18:48
Chat Questions Continued - 0:32:13
Rapid Fire Questions - 0:48:28
Breaking News - Tyler Warren Groin Injury - 0:49:42
Chat Questions Continued - 0:50:25
Outro - 0:51:22
Helpful Links:
Draft Wizard - Dominate your fantasy football draft with Draft Wizard. Run fast mock drafts, test different strategies, build custom cheat sheets, get pick-by-pick draft advice, and learn your leaguemates' tendencies before draft day. Just download the FantasyPros App or head to fantasypros.com/draftwizard
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Real-Time ADP - Track up-to-the-minute draft trends across all major platforms: https://fantasypros.com/realadp
View the Latest Fantasy Football Rankings - https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/ - Compare expert consensus rankings, tiers and player values before making your draft-day decisions.
Follow us on Twitch - The team here at FantasyPros is taking questions all week, every week on Twitch. Follow us on Twitch at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream!
Discord – Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chat
BettingPros Podcast – For advice on the best picks and props across both the NFL and college football each and every week, check out the BettingPros Podcast at bettingpros.com/podcast, our BettingPros YouTube channel at youtube.com/bettingpros, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Who are the fantasy football players who could actually win you your league in 2026?
Ryan Wormeli, Pat Fitzmorris and Jake Ciely break down 10 players with legitimate league-winning upside, ranging from early-round stars to late-round sleepers who could massively outperform their ADP.
Kenneth Walker III could be headed for a monster workload in Kansas City, while Malik Willis brings one of the most intriguing late-round rushing ceilings at quarterback. Brock Bowers could take another massive step forward, Jonathan Brooks could emerge as Carolina's lead back, and Emeka Egbuka has a chance to become Tampa Bay's true WR1.
If you're preparing for your 2026 fantasy football draft, this is a show you don't want to miss.
Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)
Intro - 0:00:00
Kenneth Walker III - 0:02:48
Malik Willis - 0:07:38
FantasyPros Draft Assistant - 0:14:15
Brock Bowers - 0:14:41
Jonathon Brooks - 0:19:48
Emeka Egbuka - 0:26:10
Signed Colston Loveland Jersey Giveaway - 0:30:31
Tyler Allgeier - 0:30:57
Luther Burden III - 0:36:06
Makai Lemon - 0:43:21
2026 FantasyPros Fantasy Fest - 0:48:01
Jameson Williams - 0:48:34
KC Concepcion - 0:54:42
Finding Players with Upside - 0:58:25
Outro - 1:02:22
Helpful Links:
Draft Wizard - Dominate your fantasy football draft with Draft Wizard. Run fast mock drafts, test different strategies, build custom cheat sheets, get pick-by-pick draft advice, and learn your leaguemates' tendencies before draft day. Just download the FantasyPros App or head to fantasypros.com/draftwizard
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Watch the latest fantasy football rankings, mock drafts, sleepers, breakouts, and draft advice.
Support the FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast - https://www.fantasypros.com/review/ - Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help support the show.
Real-Time ADP - Track up-to-the-minute draft trends across all major platforms: https://fantasypros.com/realadp
View the Latest Fantasy Football Rankings - https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/ - Compare expert consensus rankings, tiers and player values before making your draft-day decisions.
Follow us on Twitch - The team here at FantasyPros is taking questions all week, every week on Twitch. Follow us on Twitch at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream!
Discord – Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chat
BettingPros Podcast – For advice on the best picks and props across both the NFL and college football each and every week, check out the BettingPros Podcast at bettingpros.com/podcast, our BettingPros YouTube channel at youtube.com/bettingpros, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Matt Modi, Andrew Erickson and Pat Fitzmaurice break down seven players who could seriously disappoint fantasy managers this season. From Christian McCaffrey's massive workload and age concerns to Rashee Rice's uncertain role, Quinshon Judkins' injury and Cleveland situation, and Luther Burden's rising ADP, the guys identify the players they're most hesitant to draft at their current prices.
They also debate Cam Skattebo, DJ Moore and Jeremiah Love before revealing the player they're most afraid of being wrong about.
If you're getting ready for your 2026 fantasy football draft, this is a must-listen before you lock in your picks. Find out which players could become fantasy football busts, and which ones might still be worth the risk.
Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)
Intro - 0:00:00
Christian McCaffrey - 0:00:43
Rashee Rice - 0:03:49
Quinshon Judkins - 0:06:48
FantasyPros Draft Simulator - 0:09:51
Cam Skattebo - 0:10:20
Luther Burden - 0:12:10
DJ Moore - 0:16:14
Jeremiyah Love - 0:18:22
The Most Concerning Picks - 0:19:53
2026 Fantasy Fest - 0:21:13
Outro - 0:21:38
Helpful Links:
Draft Wizard - Dominate your fantasy football draft with Draft Wizard. Run fast mock drafts, test different strategies, build custom cheat sheets, get pick-by-pick draft advice, and learn your leaguemates' tendencies before draft day. Just download the FantasyPros App or head to fantasypros.com/draftwizard
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Get three days free to unlock premium draft tools, rankings, analysis, and personalized advice.
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Just friends talking football. Get NFL storylines, weekly analysis, giveaways, and more from the FantasyPros team.
Subscribe to FantasyPros on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@fantasypros -
Watch the latest fantasy football rankings, mock drafts, sleepers, breakouts, and draft advice.
Support the FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast - https://www.fantasypros.com/review/ - Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help support the show.
Real-Time ADP - Track up-to-the-minute draft trends across all major platforms: https://fantasypros.com/realadp
View the Latest Fantasy Football Rankings - https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/ - Compare expert consensus rankings, tiers and player values before making your draft-day decisions.
Follow us on Twitch - The team here at FantasyPros is taking questions all week, every week on Twitch. Follow us on Twitch at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream!
Discord – Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chat
BettingPros Podcast – For advice on the best picks and props across both the NFL and college football each and every week, check out the BettingPros Podcast at bettingpros.com/podcast, our BettingPros YouTube channel at youtube.com/bettingpros, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Put a period after the first slate of exhibition games. Join Chris Welsh, Derek Brown and Scott Bogman for their NFL Preseason Week 1 reactions!
Could the Arizona Cardinals go winless after the injury to RB Jeremiyah Love? What does the signing of WR Keenan Allen mean for the Indianapolis Colts? Plus, will rookie WR De’Zhaun Stribling be a difference-maker for the San Francisco 49ers?
The "Tailgate" gets listeners up to speed on the latest news, notes and risers/fallers from around the league
Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)
Intro - 0:00:00
Keenan Allen (WR - LAC) - 0:00:48
Jeremiyah Love (RB - ARI) - 0:08:16
Jordyn Tyson (WR - NO) - 0:13:52
Other NFL Injuries - 0:19:31
Von Miller (LB, DE - DAL) - 0:22:15
Autographed LaDainian Tomlinson San Diego Chargers Giveaway - 0:22:32
What We Learned in Preseason Week 1 - 0:23:27
Khalil Shakir (WR - BUF) - 0:24:29
Ty Simpson (QB - LAR) - 0:29:29
Cam Ward (QB - TEN) - 0:35:18
Cam Skattebo (RB - NYG) - 0:40:54
Tailgate Podcast - 0:46:06
Stock Watch - 0:46:20
Matt Hibner (TE - BAL) - 0:46:38
Emmett Johnson (RB - KC) - 0:47:46
De’Zhaun Stribling (WR - SF) - 0:51 :17
Other Notable NFL Preseason Week 1 Risers/Fallers - 0:56:33
Outro - 0:59:22
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