FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast

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.
Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)
Intro - 0:00:00
Brock Bowers Injury - 0:01:38
Signed Todd Gurley Jersey Giveaway - 0:10:39
Kyler Murray and Justin Jefferson - 0:11:47
Bills vs. Texans - 0:16:19
Polymarket - 0:19:29
Chat Q&A - 0:20:31
The Eagles Offense - 0:23:53
Broncos: Potential AFC SB Favorite? - 0:26:38
Outro - 0:29:57
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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.
Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)
Intro - 0:00:00
QB Rankings 1-12 - 0:00:56
Jayden Daniels (QB - Washington Commanders) - 0:01:28
Drake Maye (QB - New England Patriots) - 0:04:41
Jaxson Dart (QB - New York Giants) - 0:07:57
Matthew Stafford (QB - Los Angeles Rams) , Malik Willis (QB - Miami Dolphins) - 0:10:09
TE Ranks 1-12 - 0:14:47
Tucker Kraft (TE - Green Bay Packers) - 0:15:13
Harold Fannin (TE - Cleveland Browns) - 0:16:37
Dallas Goedert (TE - Philadelphia Eagles) - 0:19:58
Mark Andrews (TE - Baltimore Ravens) - 0:22:22
Outro - 0:24:14
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Don’t wait until after Week 1 to attack the fantasy football waiver wire. Alfredo Brown, Derek Brown, and Tom Strachan reveal six players worth adding and stashing now before their roles, and potentially their waiver prices, change once the games begin.
Could Ja'Kobi Lane carve out a significant role alongside Zay Flowers in Baltimore? Is Tyler Shough already a viable fantasy starter? The guys break down why Terrance Ferguson could emerge for the Rams, what Chig Okonkwo offers in Washington, and why Dontayvion Wicks could be one of the most overlooked wide receivers available on waivers.
Plus, find out why Dylan Sampson's receiving role could make him a valuable PPR option in Cleveland. Get ahead of your league with the top fantasy football waiver wire pickups, sleepers, and Week 1 stashes to target before everyone else catches on.
Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)
Intro - 0:00:00
Ja'Kobi Lane - 0:01:09
Tyler Shough - 0:04:20
Terrance Ferguson - 0:07:07
Chig Okonkwo - 0:11:28
Dontayvion Wicks - 0:15:25
Dylan Sampson - 0:18:44
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Chris Welsh, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Andrew Erickson break down the biggest primetime matchups, starting with Drake Maye and the New England Patriots visiting the defending champion Seattle Seahawks before previewing the San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams in Australia, Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Giants, and Denver Broncos vs. Kansas City Chiefs.
Then it's time to get bold. Can the Miami Dolphins upset the Las Vegas Raiders? Will the Indianapolis Colts shock Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens? Get the matchups, fantasy takeaways, upset picks, and bold predictions you need before Week 1 kicks off.
Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)
Intro - 0:00:00
Christian Gonzalez - 0:00:40
TreVeyon Henderson - 0:05:14
Jeremiyah Love - 0:07:43
Alec Pierce - 0:09:10
Tua Tagovailoa - 0:11:02
Darius Slayton - 0:15:00
Signed Todd Gurley Jersey Giveaway - 0:17:33
Patriots/Seahawks Preview - 0:18:19
49ers/Rams Preview - 0:25:45
Polymarket - 0:32:17
Cowboys/Giants Preview - 0:33:24
Broncos/Chiefs Preview - 0:37:43
Week 1 Bold Predictions - 0:41:10
Dolphins/Raiders - 0:41:21
Colts/Ravens - 0:46:19
Derrick Henry - 0:48:18
Jaguars/Browns - 0:50:39
Quentin Johnston - 0:54:59
Outro - 0:57:48
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Week 1 is here, and it’s time to set your lineups! Chris Welsh, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Andrew Erickson break down their top 36 wide receiver rankings for Week 1, highlighting the biggest start/sit decisions, favorable matchups, potential fades, and ranking disagreements you need to know before locking in your lineup.
Can Chris Olave deliver WR1 numbers in a potential shootout with the Detroit Lions? How should fantasy managers handle Drake London, Rashee Rice, Zay Flowers, Tetairoa McMillan, Ladd McConkey, and Jameson Williams? The guys also examine the risk surrounding Malik Nabers in his return, debate Parker Washington and DK Metcalf, and assess whether rookie Carnell Tate belongs in your Week 1 lineup.
Plus, Fitz and Erickson reveal their favorite wide receiver plays outside the top 36, including Wan’Dale Robinson and Rashid Shaheed. Get the latest Week 1 WR rankings, sleepers, starts, sits, matchup analysis, and lineup advice to help you make the right decisions and start the 2026 fantasy season with a win.
Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)
Intro - 0:00:00
WR1 Tier - 0:02:32
Chris Olave (WR - New Orleans Saints) - 0:02:58
Drake London (WR - Atlanta Falcons) - 0:04:54
Rashee Rice (WR - Kansas City Chiefs) - 0:07:09
Who Should I Start Tool - 0:10:24
WR2 Tier - 0:10:57
Zay Flowers (WR - Baltimore Ravens) - 0:11:13
Tetairoa McMillan (WR - Carolina Panthers) - 0:13:51
Ladd McConkey (WR - Los Angeles Chargers) - 0:16:54
Jameson Williams (WR - Detroit Lions) - 0:20:09
WR3 Tier - 0:24:12
Malik Nabers (WR - New York Giants) - 0:24:54
Parker Washington (WR - Jacksonville Jaguars) - 0:28:40
DK Metcalf (WR - Pittsburgh Steelers) - 0:31:01
Carnell Tate (WR - Tennessee Titans) - 0:35:11
Deeper Play - Pat: Wan’Dale Robinson (WR - Tennessee Titans) - 0:37:34
Deeper Play - Erickson: Rashid Shaheed (WR - Seattle Seahawks) - 0:38:40
Outro - 0:40:02
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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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