FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast

Week 1 is here, and Chris Welsh, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Andrew Erickson break down the fantasy football running back rankings to help you make the right start/sit decisions. Where should Derrick Henry, Javonte Williams, Ashton Jeanty, Kyren Williams, and the rest of your RBs land in your Week 1 lineup?
The guys debate some of their biggest ranking disagreements, including Henry vs. the Colts, Williams against the Giants, and how fantasy managers should handle Jeanty's injury situation. Plus, get their outlooks for Kyren Williams, Bhayshul Tuten, Jeremiah Love, Jadarian Price, Rhamondre Stevenson, TreVeyon Henderson, Tony Pollard, Jonathan Brooks, and Marshawn Lloyd.
Which running backs are safe Week 1 starts, which committee backfields should fantasy managers avoid, and where can you find an early-season edge over your opponents? Get the latest FantasyPros Week 1 RB rankings, matchup analysis, injury considerations, and start/sit advice before setting your fantasy football lineup.
Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)
Intro - 0:00:00
RB1 Tier - 0:04:47
Derrick Henry (RB - Baltimore Ravens) - 0:05:30
Javonte Williams (RB - Dallas Cowboys) - 0:09:59
Ashton Jeanty (RB - Las Vegas Raiders) - 0:13:20
Kyren Williams Signed Rams Mini-Helmet Giveaway - 0:18:23
RB2 Tier - 0:19:38
Kyren Williams (RB - Los Angeles Rams) - 0:20:01
Bhayshul Tuten (RB - Jacksonville Jaguars) - 0:24:31
Jeremiyah Love (RB - Arizona Cardinals) vs Tyler Allgier (RB - Arizona Cardinals) - 0:30:21
RB3 Tier - 0:34:22
Jadarian Price (RB - Seattle Seahawks) - 0:34:58
Rhamondre Stevenson (RB - New England Patriots) vs. TreVeyon Henderson (RB - New England Patriots) - 0:38:05
Tony Pollard (RB - Tennessee Titans) - 0:40:01
Jonathon Brooks (RB - Carolina Panthers) - 0:42:06
MarShawn Lloyd (RB - Green Bay Packers) - 0:44:24
Outro - 0:47:10
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Throw it in park for the start of football by joining Alfredo Brown, Derek Brown and Andrew Erickson for their final 2026 NFL season predictions!
Can Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson win his third NFL MVP trophy? Will the Tennessee Titans be the biggest surprise team? Plus, what makes the Washington Commanders in a position to be the most disappointing franchise?
"The Tailgate" talks their biggest surprises, disappointments and MVP picks!
Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)
Introduction - 0:00:00
Kirk Cousins (QB - LV) & Fernando Mendoza (QB - LV) - 0:00:36
Caleb Williams (QB - CHI) Taking a More Serious Approach - 0:07:36
Todd Gurley Signed Los Angeles Rams Jersey Giveway - 0:14:04
NFL MVP Season Predictions - 0:14:24
Biggest Jump Season Predictions - 0:22:18
Biggest Surprise Season Predictions - 0:30:05
Most Disappointing Season Predictions - 0:39:49
The Audience's BOLD Predictions - 0:53:19
Outro - 0:59:50
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The 2026 fantasy football season is here, and Ryan Wormeli, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Derek Brown tackle 10 of the biggest questions that could shape the year. Which new play-caller will unlock his offense? Which overlooked players could become massive draft values? And which NFL team has the perfect combination of a high-powered offense and bad defense to produce fantasy fireworks?
The guys make the case for Dontayvion Wicks and Jordan Mason as overlooked sleepers, debate Parker Washington and Christian Watson as potential league-winning values, identify their favorite late-round quarterbacks, and break down rookies Makai Lemon, Jonah Coleman, Casey Concepcion, and Carnell Tate. They also discuss breakout candidates including Zay Flowers, Dalton Kincaid, Harold Fannin Jr., and Isaiah Likely, plus which offenses could disappoint fantasy managers in 2026.
Finally, is the Justin Herbert-Mike McDaniel hype getting out of control with the Los Angeles Chargers? And which players could define the entire fantasy football season? From Puka Nacua's historic upside to Brock Bowers' TE1 ceiling, get the final big-picture fantasy football predictions, sleepers, breakouts, draft values, and strategy you need before Week 1.
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Intro - 0:00:00
Question 1 - 0:02:17
Question 2 - 0:09:10
Question 3 - 0:16:55
Kyren Williams Signed Mini-Helmet Giveaway - 0:22:55
Question 4 - 0:23:22
Question 5 - 0:31:59
Question 6 - 0:36:58
FantasyPros Draft Assistant - 0:43:36
Question 7 - 0:43:57
Question 8 - 0:50:18
Question 9 - 0:55:31
Question 10 - 1:00:15
Outro - 1:04:21
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It’s the biggest fantasy football draft weekend of the year, and Seth Woolcock and Derek Brown are answering your toughest last-minute questions before you go on the clock. The guys break down updated fantasy football rankings, draft strategy, roster construction, keeper and dynasty decisions, and which players are worth targeting as ADP continues to shift.
Plus, get advice for superflex, PPR, keeper, dynasty, 8-team, 10-team, 12-team, 14-team and 16-team formats, along with late-round strategy, Week 1 lineup decisions and roster upgrades. If your fantasy football draft is coming up, use this Q&A to make your final rankings adjustments and attack draft day with a plan.
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Intro - 0:00:00
Chat Q&A #1 - 0:03:45
FantasyPros Draft Assistant - 0:20:08
Chat Q&A #2 - 0:21:31
FantasyPros Discord - 0:41:28
Chat Q&A #3 - 0:42:11
Outro - 1:02:36
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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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Week 1 is finally here, and Ryan Wormeli, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Derek Brown are breaking down six fantasy football sleepers who could outperform expectations in your starting lineup. The guys make the case for Jordan Mason against the Green Bay Packers, explain why Malik Willis’ rushing upside could propel him into QB1 territory against the Las Vegas Raiders, and discuss why Quentin Johnston could be primed for a big start against the Arizona Cardinals.
Get the Week 1 start/sit advice you need before setting your first lineup of the season. From overlooked running backs and wide receivers to a high-upside streaming quarterback and a veteran tight end with touchdown potential, these six sleepers could give you the edge you need to start your fantasy football season 1-0.
Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)
Intro - 0:00:00
Fitz's Sleeper Start: Jordan Mason (RB - Minnesota Vikings) - 0:00:55
DBro's Sleeper Start: Malik Willis (QB - Miami Dolphins) - 0:03:04
Fitz's Sleeper Start: Quentin Johnston (WR - Los Angeles Chargers) - 0:05:08
Start/Sit Tool Promo - 0:07:56
DBro's Sleeper Start: Jadarian Price (RB - Seattle Seahawks) - 0:08:11
Fitz's Sleeper Start: Wan’Dale Robinson (WR - Tennessee Titans ) - 0:10:22
DBro's Sleeper Start: Mark Andrews (TE - Baltimore Ravens) - 0:13:00
Outro - 0:15:43
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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
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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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