FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast

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.
Timestamps (may be off due to ads):
Intro - 0:00:00
TreVeyon Henderson - 0:01:31
Quinshon Judkins - 0:05:59
DASH Dog Food Promo - 0:09:27
David Montgomery - 0:10:15
Rashee Rice - 0:14:12
Hard Rock Bet - 0:19:32
Tetairoa McMillan - 0:21:22
Alec Pierce - 0:27:14
FantasyPros Draft Assistant - 0:31:04
Jalen Hurts - 0:31:39
Sam LaPorta - 0:40:26
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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
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
Leave a Review – If you enjoy our show and find our insight to be valuable, we’d love to hear from you! Your reviews fuel our passion and help us tailor content specifically for YOU. Head to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts and leave an honest review. Let’s make this show the ultimate destination for fantasy football enthusiasts like us. Thank you for watching and for showing your support – https://fantasypros.com/review/
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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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.
Timestamps (may be off due to ads):
Intro - 0:00:00
Tera’s Trap #1 - 0:02:14
Tera’s Trap #2 - 0:06:40
Tera’s Trap #3 - 0:11:50
FP Premium + Store Credit Giveaway - 0:16:42
Tera’s Trap #4 - 0:17:28
Tera’s Trap #5 - 0:23:19
Outro - 0:27:33
Helpful Links:
Hard Rock Bet - Sign up for Hard Rock Bet and make a $5 bet and you'll get $150 in bonus bets if you win. Head over to Hard Rock Bet, sign up and make your first deposit today. Payable in bonus bet(s). Not a cash offer. Offered by the Seminole Tribe of Florida in FL. Offered by Seminole Hard Rock Digital, LLC, in all other states. Must be 21+ and physically present in AZ, CO, FL, IL, IN, NJ, OH, TN or VA to play. Terms and conditions apply. Concerned about gambling? In FL, call 1-888-ADMIT-IT. In IN, if you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-9-WITH-IT. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (AZ, CO, IL, NJ, OH, TN, VA)
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
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
Leave a Review – If you enjoy our show and find our insight to be valuable, we’d love to hear from you! Your reviews fuel our passion and help us tailor content specifically for YOU. Head to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts and leave an honest review. Let’s make this show the ultimate destination for fantasy football enthusiasts like us. Thank you for watching and for showing your support – https://fantasypros.com/review/
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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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.
Timestamps (May be off due to timestamps):

Intro - 0:00:00
Draft Order Banter & Pick Spots - 0:00:45
2-WR League Strategy - 0:01:56
Why Running Backs Rise in 2-WR Formats - 0:02:24
Use the Draft Wizard at fantasypros.com/draftwizard - 0:04:10
Draft Slots Revealed - 0:05:06
Round 1 Begins - 0:05:57
Puka Nacua at 1.03 - 0:06:34
Christian McCaffrey at 1.06 - 0:07:04
James Cook at 1.11 - 0:07:48
Justin Jefferson & De’Von Achane at the Turn - 0:08:39
A.J. Brown Falls to Erickson - 0:09:04
Trey McBride & Kyren Williams Build - 0:10:39
Colston Loveland in Round 3 - 0:11:45
Jeremiyah Love, Tetairoa McMillan & Josh Allen - 0:12:40
Emeka Egbuka at 3.11 - 0:13:13
Early Draft Heat Check - 0:14:13
D-Bro’s RB-RB-TE Start - 0:15:05
FantasyPros Giveaway - 0:15:58
Garrett Wilson & Jaylen Waddle Picks - 0:16:47
Breece Hall as Erickson’s RB2 - 0:17:09
Terry McLaurin in Round 4 - 0:18:20
TreVeyon Henderson Upside Pick - 0:18:54
Mike Evans to D-Bro - 0:20:03
Christian Watson Breakout Bet - 0:20:55
Quinshon Judkins & D'Andre Swift Picks - 0:22:01
Tucker Kraft Discussion - 0:22:37
Parker Washington Upside Swing - 0:23:41
David Montgomery & Jaxson Dart Picks - 0:25:07
Tony Pollard as an RB3/Flex - 0:26:07
Trevor Lawrence Pick & QB Tier Drop - 0:27:02
Trevor Lawrence Upside Case - 0:27:59
BettingPros College Football Promo - 0:29:28
Jadarian Price & Wan’Dale Robinson Picks - 0:30:40
Racchad White PPR Value - 0:32:58
Ricky Pearsall, Makhi Lemon & Chris Godwin Picks - 0:34:38
Jayden Higgins Upside Case - 0:36:07
Jakobi Meyers & George Kittle Picks - 0:37:11
Late Tight End Strategy - 0:37:59
Kyle Pitts Value - 0:39:24
Alvin Kamara’s New Value - 0:40:21
Keaton Mitchell Late-Round Swing - 0:41:00
Matthew Golden Upside Pick - 0:42:11
Dak Prescott in Round 11 - 0:43:06
Chig Okonkwo as a Late TE Pairing - 0:43:50
Hard Rock Bet - 0:44:50
Brock Purdy & Denzel Boston Picks - 0:47:01
Tre Harris Late-Round Upside - 0:48:19
Malik Willis Upside Pick - 0:49:58
Emmanuel Wilson Handcuff Pick - 0:50:31
Stefon Diggs Late-Round Value - 0:51:00
Greg Dulcich Tight End Depth - 0:52:00
Draft Wizard Grades Revealed - 0:53:00
Erickson Team Review - 0:54:00
D-Bro Team Review - 0:57:00
Bench Value vs. Starter Value Debate - 0:58:00
Jake Ciely Team Review - 1:00:00
Draft Wizard Pick Analysis Tool - 1:02:00
Welsh’s Team Review - 1:04:00
Draft Wizard Final CTA - 1:06:50
Final Thoughts - 1:08:15
Outro - 1:08:36
Helpful Links:
Hard Rock Bet - Sign up for Hard Rock Bet and make a $5 bet and you'll get $150 in bonus bets if you win. Head over to Hard Rock Bet, sign up and make your first deposit today. Payable in bonus bet(s). Not a cash offer. Offered by the Seminole Tribe of Florida in FL. Offered by Seminole Hard Rock Digital, LLC, in all other states. Must be 21+ and physically present in AZ, CO, FL, IL, IN, NJ, OH, TN or VA to play. Terms and conditions apply. Concerned about gambling? In FL, call 1-888-ADMIT-IT. In IN, if you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-9-WITH-IT. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (AZ, CO, IL, NJ, OH, TN, VA)
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
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
Leave a Review – If you enjoy our show and find our insight to be valuable, we’d love to hear from you! Your reviews fuel our passion and help us tailor content specifically for YOU. Head to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts and leave an honest review. Let’s make this show the ultimate destination for fantasy football enthusiasts like us. Thank you for watching and for showing your support – https://fantasypros.com/review/
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.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fantasy football drafts are won by understanding where the tiers break
Chris Welsh, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Tera Roberts 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.
Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)
Intro - 0:00:00
Rankings vs Tiers: Which is More Important? - 0:01:32
RB1 Tier Breaks - 0:03:49
RB2 Tier Breaks - 0:12:18
RB3 Tier Breaks - 0:18:59
FantasyPros Cheat Sheet Creator - 0:22:10
WR1 Tier Breaks - 0:22:47
WR2 Tier Breaks - 0:29:06
WR3 Tier Breaks - 0:34:23
Square Promo - 0:39:03
QB Tier Breaks - 0:40:36
Hard Rock Bet - 0:49:17
TE Tier Breaks - 0:50:28
Outro - 0:56:33
Helpful Links:
Hard Rock Bet - Sign up for Hard Rock Bet and make a $5 bet and you'll get $150 in bonus bets if you win. Head over to Hard Rock Bet, sign up and make your first deposit today. Payable in bonus bet(s). Not a cash offer. Offered by the Seminole Tribe of Florida in FL. Offered by Seminole Hard Rock Digital, LLC, in all other states. Must be 21+ and physically present in AZ, CO, FL, IL, IN, NJ, OH, TN or VA to play. Terms and conditions apply. Concerned about gambling? In FL, call 1-888-ADMIT-IT. In IN, if you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-9-WITH-IT. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (AZ, CO, IL, NJ, OH, TN, VA)
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
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
Leave a Review – If you enjoy our show and find our insight to be valuable, we’d love to hear from you! Your reviews fuel our passion and help us tailor content specifically for YOU. Head to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts and leave an honest review. Let’s make this show the ultimate destination for fantasy football enthusiasts like us. Thank you for watching and for showing your support – https://fantasypros.com/review/
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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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?
Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)
Intro - 0:00:00
Which Jersey Is Seth Buying? - 0:01:45
Chat Q&A #1 - 0:07:22
FantasyPros Draft Intel - 0:24:06
Chat Q&A #2 - 0:25:56
FantasyPros Discord - 0:38:23
Chat Q&A #3 - 0:38:53
Outro - 1:02:53
Helpful Links:
Hard Rock Bet - Sign up for Hard Rock Bet and make a $5 bet and you'll get $150 in bonus bets if you win. Head over to Hard Rock Bet, sign up and make your first deposit today. Payable in bonus bet(s). Not a cash offer. Offered by the Seminole Tribe of Florida in FL. Offered by Seminole Hard Rock Digital, LLC, in all other states. Must be 21+ and physically present in AZ, CO, FL, IL, IN, NJ, OH, TN or VA to play. Terms and conditions apply. Concerned about gambling? In FL, call 1-888-ADMIT-IT. In IN, if you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-9-WITH-IT. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (AZ, CO, IL, NJ, OH, TN, VA)
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
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
Leave a Review – If you enjoy our show and find our insight to be valuable, we’d love to hear from you! Your reviews fuel our passion and help us tailor content specifically for YOU. Head to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts and leave an honest review. Let’s make this show the ultimate destination for fantasy football enthusiasts like us. Thank you for watching and for showing your support – https://fantasypros.com/review/
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.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.