FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast

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Join Joe Pisapia, Andrew Erickson and Pat Fitzmaurice for their top 12 polarizing fantasy football picks to target or avoid in 2026.
Should a hefty workload from last season make managers avoid San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey this go-around? Does Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams' weekly bust rate make him a landmine waiting to implode? Plus, what red flags surround Denver Broncos RB RJ Harvey heading into his sophomore year?
The Pros fire up a new game of draft or pass!
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Intro - 0:00:00
Christian McCaffrey - 0:00:46
Chase Brown - 0:05:10
Rashee Rice - 0:08:38
Kyren Williams - 0:13:14
Dash Dog Food - 0:18:52
Jaylen Waddle - 0:20:10
Jameson Williams - 0:24:33
Hard Rock Bet - 0:27:56
Bhayshul Tuten - 0:28:58
RJ Harvey - 0:32:59
Brian Thomas Jr. - 0:35:48
Kyle Pitts Sr. - 0:38:50
Rachaad White - 0:41:50
Mark Andrews - 0:44:13
Who is most likely to make you look wrong - Fitz: Kyle Pitts Sr. - 0:47:12
Who is most likely to make you look wrong - Erickson: Christian McCaffrey - 0:47:28
Draft Cheat Sheet Promo - 0:47:58
Outro - 0:48:11
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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
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Join Joe Pisapia, Derek Brown, and Andrew Erickson as they break down the quarterbacks and longshot bets they believe could crash the MVP race this year — including Trevor Lawrence, Dak Prescott, and more.
The crew also runs through a training camp buzz lightning round, reacting to early offseason reports before closing with a fun NFL debate: If you could give one Super Bowl ring to a ringless NFL legend, who would it be?
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Intro - 0:00:00
Bijan Robinson Signed Falcons Jersey Promo - 0:00:35
Headlines: Geno Smith allegations, Brendan Sorsby conclusions. - 0:01:05
Buy or Sell this "Camp Buzz" - 0:06:55
Hard Rock Bet - 0:15:54
World Cup Chat - 0:17:37
Dark Horse MVP Candidates we actually believe in - 0:20:11
Anyone outside of QB who could grab it? - 0:40:03
Who would you give a SB ring to if you could? - 0:43:52
Joe: Barry Sanders - 0:44:09
DBro: Dan Marino - 0:46:03
Erickson: Randy Moss (+Logan Mankins Honorable Mention) - 0:49:57
Tailgate Promo - 0:52:34
Outro - 0:52:59
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Ryan Wormeli, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Scott Bogman break down the latest 2026 dynasty fantasy football running back rankings and tiers. The guys debate whether Ashton Jeanty belongs in the same tier as Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs, how to value Jonathan Taylor, De’Von Achane, Omarion Hampton, James Cook, Breece Hall, Kenneth Walker, TreVeyon Henderson, Quinshon Judkins, Bucky Irving, Derrick Henry, Jonathon Brooks, and more.
They also dive into dynasty startup strategy, rookie running back values, veteran fall-off risk, injury concerns, long-term upside, and where the biggest tier breaks are at the RB position.
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Intro - 0:00:00
Tier 1 - Does Jeanty Belong Here? - 0:02:42
Tier 2 - Achane Concerns - 0:06:55
League Tycoon - 0:09:28
Dynasty Draft Simulator - 0:12:13
Tier 3 - Breece Hall, Kenneth Walker & Bucky Irving - 0:12:39
Pristine Auction Giveaway - 0:20:57
Tier 4 - Zach Charbonnet, RJ Harvey, Derrick Henry - 0:21:24
Hard Rock Bet - 0:33:05
Tier 5 - Kyle Monangai, Blake Corum, Jonah Coleman, Jonathon Brooks - 0:34:52
Tier 6 - Tyler Allgeier, Dylan Sampson - 0:45:06
Late-Round RB Names to Watch - 0:50:49
Overall Dynasty RB Strategy & Tier Takeaways - 0:53:36
Final Thoughts - 0:54:34
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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)
Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator - Our Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator lets you complete a mock in minutes with no waiting between picks! Customize your league settings to match your league’s exact format. Premium subscribers can test trade scenarios by mocking with their traded draft picks. Prepare for rookie drafts AND dynasty startup drafts in one place! Use the Dynasty Rookie Draft Simulator to dominate your rookie draft today at fantasypros.com/simulator!
Trade Analyzer - Evaluate trades with confidence using FantasyPros' Trade Analyzer. Instantly see the impact of trades on your team and get expert recommendations. Whether you're making a 2-for-1 deal or swapping a couple draft picks for that stud who will help you win now, the Trade Analyzer will help you optimize your roster and make smarter decisions. Try the Trade Analyzer today at fantasypros.com/myplaybook or on the Fantasy Football My Playbook app and dominate your league!
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Which running backs should you be targeting as values in 2026 fantasy football drafts?
On this episode of the FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast, Chris Welsh is joined by Pat Fitzmaurice and Derek Brown to break down 4 running backs they can’t stop drafting this season!
If you’re building around wide receivers early, trying a Hero RB or Zero RB approach, or simply looking for the best mid-round running back values in 2026 fantasy football drafts, this episode is packed with actionable draft advice. The guys discuss which RBs offer the best combination of volume, touchdown upside, receiving value, and ADP-based profit potential — and why these four backs stand out as some of the best draft targets at cost.
Whether you’re prepping for redraft, best ball, or early fantasy football rankings season, this episode will help you identify the RB values that can make your roster work without spending premium draft capital at the position.
Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)
Intro - 0:00:00
David Montgomery - 0:02:29
Bucky Irving - 0:06:19
Draft Intel - 0:12:27
Tony Pollard - 0:13:13
D’Andre Swift - 0:16:52
Outro - 0:19:44
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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Joey P, Andrew Erickson and Tera Roberts break down the biggest make-or-break picks in 2026 fantasy football drafts, including risky early-round stars, polarizing breakout candidates, and late-round sleepers with league-winning upside.
We dive into whether Chris Olave, Rashee Rice, De’Von Achane, Ken Walker, Trey McBride, Jalen Waddle, Malik Nabers, Marvin Harrison Jr., Kyle Pitts, Parker Washington and more are worth the risk at cost — or if they’re too rich for your blood in fantasy football drafts this season.
If you’re preparing for your 2026 fantasy football draft, this episode will help you decide which boom/bust players are worth betting on and which ones to avoid.
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Intro - 0:00:00
Chris Olave - 0:03:08
Rashee Rice - 0:06:55
De’Von Achane - 0:09:39
Kenneth Walker - 0:14:16
FantasyPros Draft Simulator - 0:17:50
Tetairoa McMillan - 0:18:20
Trey McBride - 0:22:10
Jaylen Waddle - 0:26:50
Malik Nabers - 0:31:02
Hard Rock Bet - 0:33:25
Marvin Harrison Jr. - 0:34:58
Bhayshul Tuten - 0:37:40
Blake Corum - 0:40:32
RJ Harvey - 0:43:05
Kyle Pitts - 0:46:55
Parker Washington - 0:50:25
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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