The Fantasy Life Podcast

Everyone has a list of 2026 breakout candidates. Almost nobody puts a number on how confident they actually are.Kendall Valenzuela and Peter Overzet take the most popular breakout names in fantasy football and rate each one from 1 to 10 on how likely they are to genuinely break out — with a strict definition: a breakout means you'll be drafting that player at least one full tier higher next season. And Pete is only allowed to give one player a 10 all episode.They work through Luther Burden, Emeka Egbuka, Tetairoa McMillan, Bhayshul Tuten, Jonathon Brooks, Parker Washington, Ladd McConkey, Josh Downs and Matthew Golden, then move to quarterback with Jaxson Dart and Bo Nix before closing on tight end with Kenyon Sadiq. Every player comes with Fantasy Life's projections and the second-half splits that show whether the leap already started last season.The scores get contentious. There are multiple players where Kendall and Pete are four full points apart, and at least one name where one of them is completely out on a consensus favorite. If you've been staring at a breakout list wondering which names are real, this puts a number on all of them. Topics in this video: 2026 fantasy football, fantasy football breakouts, breakout candidates, fantasy football sleepers, Luther Burden, Emeka Egbuka, Tetairoa McMillan, Bhayshul Tuten, Jonathon Brooks, Parker Washington, Ladd McConkey, Josh Downs, Matthew Golden, Jaxson Dart, Bo Nix, Kenyon Sadiq, fantasy football draft strategy, fantasy football rankings, target share, breakout wide receivers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kendall Valenzuela and Peter Overzet run a full PPR redraft 2026 fantasy football mock draft — every pick, every round, and the reasoning behind all of it. No gimmicks and no exotic format here. This is the draft you're actually doing in a few weeks: standard PPR scoring, ESPN ADP, a normal redraft league, and the real decisions you'll be staring at when the clock is running. Kendall and Pete take turns on the board and explain each selection as they go, including the ones where they'd have gone a different direction. It starts with James Cook in the first round and Chase Brown in the second, and gets genuinely interesting in Round 3, where maybe they went to heavy at the running back position. If you want a sense of how a draft actually flows — where the runs happen, when to take a position early, and which players are worth reaching for versus waiting on — this walks through all of it in real time.

Kendall Valenzuela is joined by Dwain McFarland and Peter Overzet to go through Dwain's 2026 wide receiver rankings — not as a flat list, but in tiers. This is Part 1 of 2, covering the first four tiers and the 15 receivers Dwain considers true WR1s.Are Ja'Marr Chase and Puka Nacua really in a class of their own, or has someone closed the gap? Where does Jaxon Smith-Njigba land after his breakout, and does Amon-Ra St. Brown or CeeDee Lamb come off the board first? Then the group Dwain thinks is the most misunderstood range on the board — Justin Jefferson, Malik Nabers, Drake London, Nico Collins, A.J. Brown and Rashee Rice — where the gap between name value and projection gets uncomfortable. And the last group of the day sorts out DeVonta Smith, George Pickens, Chris Olave and Tee Higgins, where you can still get WR1 production without paying WR1 prices.Every player comes with Dwain's per-game projection and an Xfinity best-case ceiling, so you're not just hearing an opinion — you're seeing the range of outcomes that put each guy where he is. Kendall and Pete push back throughout on the ones they'd rank differently. Part 2 goes deeper down the board, so subscribe and come back for the rest. Topics in this video: 2026 fantasy football, wide receiver tiers, WR rankings, Dwain McFarland rankings, Ja'Marr Chase, Puka Nacua, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Amon-Ra St. Brown, CeeDee Lamb, Justin Jefferson, Malik Nabers, Drake London, Nico Collins, A.J. Brown, Rashee Rice, DeVonta Smith, George Pickens, Chris Olave, Tee Higgins, fantasy football draft strategy, PPR rankings, WR1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kendall Valenzuela and Peter Overzet count down the 10 biggest wide receiver values in 2026 fantasy football — the guys where Fantasy Life's rankings are furthest ahead of where the rest of the industry is drafting them. Every name comes with the actual gap: our rank versus ESPN, Yahoo, Sleeper, Underdog and RT Sports ADP, so you can see exactly how much free value you're getting at each pick.The list runs from a five-spot edge all the way up to a 21-spot gap on the No. 1 value, and the names span every round of your draft. Malik Nabers, DeVonta Smith and Mike Evans are all going later than they should be. Jordyn Tyson, Christian Watson and Jayden Reed are the mid-round swings. And then there's the late-round group — Stefon Diggs, Romeo Doubs, Josh Downs and De'Zhaun Stribling — where the disagreement between us and the market gets the widest.We also break down the projections behind each call: targets per game, receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns, so you're not just taking our word for it. If you want to walk into your draft knowing which receivers you can wait on and still get a rank you love, this is the list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kendall Valenzuela and Peter Overzet settle the biggest positional debate of 2026 drafts: do you pay up for an elite tight end, or wait until the double-digit rounds and punt the position entirely? They each build a real Underdog best ball team around one strategy — and then grade each other's rosters.First up are the four tight ends coming off the board early: Brock Bowers in the second round, Trey McBride in the third, Colston Loveland in the fourth and Tyler Warren in the sixth. Are they actually worth the price? Then we get into the middle of the board with Tucker Kraft, Sam LaPorta, Harold Fannin, Kyle Pitts and George Kittle, followed by the round-11 pileup of Travis Kelce, Mark Andrews, Dalton Kincaid, Isaiah Likely and Jake Ferguson. And if you want to punt completely, we go through Dallas Goedert, Chig Okonkwo, Oronde Gadsden, Brenton Strange, Hunter Henry and Juwan Johnson.Then we stop talking and actually draft. Kendall and Pete each take a side, build a full Underdog roster, and come back for a post-draft debrief to figure out which approach really left them better off. If you've been staring at your draft board trying to decide when to pull the trigger at tight end, this is the episode that answers it. Topics in this video: 2026 fantasy football, elite TE vs late TE, tight end draft strategy, best ball, Underdog, Brock Bowers, Trey McBride, Colston Loveland, Tyler Warren, Tucker Kraft, Sam LaPorta, Harold Fannin, Kyle Pitts, George Kittle, Travis Kelce, Mark Andrews, Dalton Kincaid, Isaiah Likely, Jake Ferguson, Dallas Goedert, Chig Okonkwo, Oronde Gadsden, Brenton Strange, Hunter Henry, Juwan Johnson, punt tight end, fantasy football draft strategy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fantasy football expert Dwain McFarland joins Kendall Valenzuela and Peter Overzet to give you the full tight end picture for 2026 fantasy football — all the TEs that matter, sorted into seven tiers, with Fantasy Life rankings and projections attached to every single name.If you're deciding whether to pay up at tight end or wait until the double-digit rounds, this is the episode that settles it. Every tier comes with projected PPR points per game, targets, receptions and touchdowns, so you know exactly where the cliffs are before you draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out Rich Hribar's draft kit here: https://www.sharpfootballanalysis.com/fantasy/fantasy-football-draft-kit/Kendall Valenzuela and Peter Overzet are joined by Rich Hribar (@LordReebs) to break down the five players he's targeting — and the five he's fading — in 2026 fantasy football drafts.The fades are spicy: Why is Rich out on Patrick Mahomes? Should Jonathan Taylor's Round 1 price scare you off? Is De'Von Achane being drafted at his absolute ceiling — and what's holding back Brian Thomas Jr. and Trey McBride? On the flip side, Rich makes the case for Justin Herbert, Saquon Barkley, Terry McLaurin, Emeka Egbuka, and Sam LaPorta as the picks that will actually win you leagues.Then Rich takes the Hot Seat for rapid-fire, on-the-spot fantasy questions. Get the full favorites-and-fades breakdown before your drafts — and before ADPs shift with training camp news. Topics in this video:fantasy football 2026, players to target fantasy football, fantasy football fades, Patrick Mahomes fantasy, Jonathan Taylor fantasy, De'Von Achane fantasy, Justin Herbert fantasy, Saquon Barkley fantasy, Terry McLaurin fantasy, Emeka Egbuka fantasy, Sam LaPorta fantasy, Trey McBride fantasy, fantasy football draft strategy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Training camp hype is about to send ADPs flying — so we're getting in before the spike. Kendall Valenzuela and Peter Overzet each reveal the players they think will SKYROCKET in ADP once camp news starts breaking, then put their money where their mouths are by hopping into a live Underdog best ball draft to lock those targets in at today's prices. Pete is buying Matthew Golden, George Kittle, Rashid Shaheed, Stefon Diggs, Jaydon Blue, and MarShawn Lloyd. Kendall is targeting Rome Odunze, Rhamondre Stevenson, Josh Downs, Michael Pittman, Rachaad White, and Antonio Williams. Where do their ADPs sit on Underdog, ESPN, and Yahoo right now — and how high could they climb by draft season? The biggest ADP moves of the summer happen during training camps. Get ahead of the market with us before it's too late.

Training camps are opening across the NFL — the perfect time to get caught up on every player in a new place and what it means for fantasy football. Kendall Valenzuela and Peter Overzet tier rank every fantasy-relevant player who moved this offseason — free agents, trades, and rookies — grading each landing spot on how much we love the fit, from S-Tier (Match Made in Heaven) all the way to F-Tier (Hate Everything About It). Can Kyler Murray revive his fantasy value in Minnesota? Is Kenneth Walker set up to smash in Kansas City? Should A.J. Brown managers be excited about being in New England — and what do we make of Jaylen Waddle in Denver, Mike Evans in San Francisco, and DJ Moore in Buffalo? Plus the rookie landing spots we can't stop thinking about: Jeremiyah Love in Arizona, Jadarian Price in Seattle, Carnell Tate in Tennessee, Jordyn Tyson in New Orleans, and more. Whether you're just getting back into fantasy mode after the offseason or you want to know exactly who to watch as camp battles heat up, this is your one-stop recap before draft season arrives.

Training camp is almost here — and it's going to answer the biggest questions hanging over 2026 fantasy football drafts. Kendall Valenzuela and Peter Overzet are joined by Zain Dhanani to break down the biggest mysteries that could be solved during NFL training camps, and what each answer would mean for your draft board. Where will Stefon Diggs and Deebo Samuel actually land? What will the Bhayshul Tuten and Chris Rodriguez split really look like? Who's the WR1 in Jacksonville — and how involved will Travis Hunter be? Plus: the Commanders backfield puzzle, whether it's time to come back around on Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason, the Jaylen Warren–Rico Dowdle split in Pittsburgh, and whether Jadarian Price can claim the RB1 job in Seattle. Then Zain takes the Hot Seat for rapid-fire, on-the-spot fantasy questions. Get ahead of the market before camp news breaks — because that's when the biggest ADP moves of the summer happen.

Should you load up on running backs early or wait and attack the position later in your 2026 fantasy football drafts? Fantasy football experts Kendall Valenzuela and Peter Overzet settle the Robust RB vs. Zero RB debate with a LIVE Underdog best ball draft, where they go head-to-head using two of the most popular roster construction strategies. Kendall builds a Robust RB team by hammering running backs early, while Pete embraces the Zero RB approach, and you get to see which roster comes out on top.Before the draft battle, they break down the 2026 running back landscape on Underdog Fantasy — which RBs are worth prioritizing early, where the value pockets exist throughout the draft, and how to build the strongest possible roster whether you're investing heavily in running backs or waiting until the middle rounds to attack the position.Can a Robust RB build dominate the competition? Or does Zero RB offer the best path to a league-winning roster? Watch the draft unfold and decide which strategy you'll use in your fantasy football drafts. Topics in this video:Fantasy football RB draft strategy, Robust RB, Zero RB, Robust RB vs. Zero RB, running back draft strategy, 2026 RB ADP, Underdog Fantasy ADP, best ball draft strategy, fantasy football 2026, live fantasy football draft, Underdog best ball, running back rankings, fantasy football draft tips Subscribe for more fantasy football content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time to tier up the quarterbacks. Dwain McFarland reveals his full 2026 fantasy football QB rankings and tiers, and Kendall Valenzuela and Peter Overzet are here to debate every call — from the elite tier at the top all the way down the board.Which running backs are locked into the top tier? Which running backs have higher upside due to their pass-catching abilities? Who has the chance to be a workhorse running back in their offense, but may not be being drafted like it? And which popular picks does he have ranked as fades? We go tier by tier so you know exactly when to draft your RB and who to target in 2026.Whether you're drafting best ball on Underdog, dynasty, or your home league, these are the RB tiers to draft by. Topics in this video:2026 fantasy football RB rankings, running back tiers, fantasy RB rankings, RB tier list, fantasy football rankings 2026, best ball RB strategy, dynasty rankings, RB draft strategy, running back ADP, fantasy football sleepers Subscribe for more fantasy football content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which running backs should you be drafting in 2026 fantasy football — and which ones should you pass on at their current price? Kendall Valenzuela and Peter Overzet are joined by Lawrence Jackson Jr. of NBC Sports (@LordDontLost) to play Draft or Pass with the most debated RBs on the board.Is Saquon Barkley being slept on after a down season? Should we be lower on Cam Skattebo than consensus? Lawrence breaks down his favorite and least favorite running backs for 2026, the numbers behind each call, and where he disagrees most with the consensus.Whether you're prepping for best ball drafts on Underdog or your redraft home league, these are the RB calls that will shape your draft strategy. Topics in this video:2026 fantasy football RB rankings, draft or pass running backs, Saquon Barkley, Cam Skattebo, Jeremiyah Love, RJ Harvey, Jadarian Price, Bhayshul Tuten, fantasy football RB sleepers, fantasy football RB busts, running back ADP, best ball RB strategy, fantasy football draft strategy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should you draft a quarterback early or wait in 2026 fantasy football drafts? Fantasy football experts Kendall Valenzuela and Peter Overzet settle this draft strategy debate with a LIVE Underdog best ball draft, where they go head-to-head using dueling QB strategies. Kendall is drafting her QB early, Pete waits, and you get to see which roster comes out on top.Before the draft battle, they break down the full 2026 QB ADP landscape on Underdog Fantasy — where every tier of quarterback is going, where the value pockets are, and how to build the best possible roster around your QB decision no matter which strategy you prefer.Which QBs are worth their early price tag? Where's the late-round QB sweet spot? And which strategy actually builds the better best ball team? Find out. Topics in this video:Fantasy football QB draft strategy, early QB vs late QB, when to draft a quarterback, 2026 quarterback ADP, Underdog Fantasy ADP, best ball draft strategy, late round quarterback, elite QB strategy, fantasy football 2026, live fantasy draft, 2026 fantasy football Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out Dwain's full Quarterback tiers here: https://www.fantasylife.com/articles/fantasy/quarterback-tiers-for-fantasy-football-2026-jayden-daniels It's time to tier up the quarterbacks. Dwain McFarland reveals his full 2026 fantasy football QB rankings and tiers, and Kendall Valenzuela and Peter Overzet are here to debate every call — from the elite tier at the top all the way down the board. Which quarterbacks are locked into the top tier? Where do the rushing QBs separate from the pocket passers? Which signal-callers is Dwain higher on than their ADP — and which popular picks does he have ranked as fades? We go tier by tier so you know exactly when to draft your QB and who to target in 2026. Whether you're drafting best ball on Underdog, dynasty, or your home league, these are the QB tiers to draft by.

Which quarterbacks should you be drafting in 2026 fantasy football — and which ones should you pass on at their current price? Kendall Valenzuela is joined by Faraz Siddiqi (@UpperHandFantasy) of Upper Hand Fantasy to play Draft or Pass with the most debated QBs on the board.Is Brock Purdy a screaming value where he's going in drafts? Is Caleb Williams a trap at his ADP? Faraz breaks down his favorite and least favorite quarterbacks for 2026, the numbers behind each call, and where he disagrees most with the consensus.Whether you're prepping for best ball drafts on Underdog or your redraft home league, these are the QB calls that will shape your draft strategy.Also in today's episode: Rashid Shaheed in for "big-time" role? Kyle Pitts has no idea what to say to fantasy managers. Brandon Aiyuk can't get out of his own way? There was a pretty big wedding this weekend... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best ball ADP is on the move — and it's the sleepers making the biggest jumps. Kendall Valenzuela and best ball expert Peter Overzet break down the biggest ADP risers and fallers in Underdog Fantasy drafts over the past month, including where the market has moved on Quentin Johnston, Adonai Mitchell, Harold Fannin, Greg Dulcich, and Chris Rodriguez.Are drafters right to be moving on these players — or is the market overreacting? We dig into why each ADP is shifting and whether you should be buying or fading at the new price.Then we put it all into practice with a LIVE Underdog best ball draft, so you can see exactly how these ADP shifts play out in a real draft room. Players discussed: Quentin Johnston Adonai Mitchell Harold Fannin Greg Dulcich Chris Rodriguez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out the 2026 Fantasy Draft Guide here: https://fantasylife.com/fantasy-football-draft-kitPart 8 of our series breaking down every fantasy-relevant player for 2026 fantasy football. In this episode, Ian Hartitz and Kendall Valenzuela go team by team through the AFC South — covering every quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end you need to know about for the Texans, Jaguars, Colts and Titans.Is Bhayshul Tuten locked in as the RB1 in Jacksonville? Is Tyler Warren really the only Colts pass catcher you want? How will David Montgomery fare in Houston? Will Carnell Tate shine his rookie season? We're talking all this and so much more! Teams Covered:Houston TexansJacksonville JaguarsIndianapolis ColtsTennessee Titans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian Hartitz, Dwain McFarland, and Kendall Valenzuela break down the riskiest players you can draft in 2026 fantasy football. These aren't necessarily bad players. Some of them are actually "my guys" and upside plays for the same analysts who flagged them as risky at their current ADPs. That's what makes them so dangerous: massive ceiling, massive floor, and at prices that give us pause.We go player by player through the names keeping our analysts up at night. De'Von Achane on a terrible Miami Dolphins offense. Malik Nabers' injury history. Rashee Rice dealing with off-the-field issues. Cam Skattebo as both a risk AND a "my guy" for Dwain. Bucky Irving's workload questions. And several more who could win you a league or blow up your roster.If you want to know which players to proceed with caution on — or lean all the way in on — before your 2026 fantasy drafts, this is the episode. Riskiest Players Covered: De'Von Achane (RB, Dolphins) Malik Nabers (WR, Giants) Rashee Rice (WR, Chiefs) Cam Skattebo (RB, Giants) Mike Evans (WR, 49ers) Bucky Irving (RB, Buccaneers) TreVeyon Henderson (RB, Patriots) Bhayshul Tuten (RB, Jaguars) Harold Fannin (TE, Browns) Alec Pierce (WR, Colts) Topics in this video: Fantasy football risky players, boom or bust, 2026 fantasy football, De'Von Achane fantasy, Malik Nabers fantasy, Rashee Rice fantasy, Cam Skattebo fantasy, Bucky Irving fantasy, Bhayshul Tuten fantasy, fantasy football draft strategy, ADP risks, best ball, dynasty fantasy football Subscribe for more fantasy football content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out the 2026 Fantasy Draft Guide to see all of our sleepers for 2026: https://fantasylife.com/fantasy-football-draft-kit Pete Overzet and Kendall Valenzuela reveal 11 fantasy football sleepers you need to know before your 2026 drafts. These are the players being overlooked, underdrafted, or completely ignored at their current ADP — but they have the talent, opportunity, and situation to massively outperform expectations.From a former WR1 at a discount to a rookie nobody is talking about to a quarterback change that could unlock an entire offense, these are the late-round values and sneaky picks that could be the difference between winning and losing your fantasy league.

Check out the 2026 Fantasy Draft Guide here: https://fantasylife.com/fantasy-football-draft-kitPart 7 of our series breaking down every fantasy-relevant player for 2026 fantasy football. In this episode, Ian Hartitz and Kendall Valenzuela go team by team through the AFC East — covering every quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end you need to know about for the Bills, Patriots, Dolphins, and Jets.Is De'Von Achane a bit too risky at his current price? How will Garrett Wilson fare with Geno Smith at QB? How will A.J. Brown and DJ Moore do on their new teams? Will James Cook see any regression in 2026? We're talking all this and so much more! Teams Covered:Buffalo BillsMiami DolphinsNew England PatriotsNew York JetsFull Series:Part 1: (NFC West): https://youtu.be/PpZb4e_9KxsPart 2: (NFC North): https://youtu.be/gur7TF79EiQPart 3: (NFC East) https://youtu.be/wQe0yqN-ZZEPart 4: (NFC South): https://youtu.be/FjjhMiLCUAgPart 5: (AFC West): https://youtu.be/1O-SFWY64BkPart 6 (AFC North): https://youtu.be/R_OFrC_sgfU Topics in this video: Fantasy football 2026, AFC East, fantasy, Bills, Dolphins, Patriots, Jets, Josh Allen, Drake Maye, Malik Willis, James Cook, De'Von Achane, Rhamondre Stevenson, TreVeyon Henderson, Breece Hall, Garrett Wilson, DJ Moore, A.J. Brown, Dalton Kincaid, Hunter Henry, Greg Dulcich, Kenyon Sadiq, fantasy football rankings, best ball, dynasty fantasy football Subscribe for more fantasy football content! #FantasyFootball #AFCEast #FantasyRankings #Bills #Dolphins #Patriots #Jets #BestBall #DynastyFantasyFootball #FantasyFootballPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fantasy football experts Kendall Valenzuela, Ian Hartitz and Dwain McFarland open up their Underdog Best Ball portfolios and reveal the players they have NOT been drafting enough of heading into the 2026 fantasy football season. Which quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends haven't yet found their way onto their rosters — and why?Where do they overlap? Where do they disagree? And which players are they sticking by fading at their current ADP?Then they put it all into action with a live Underdog Best Ball draft — showing you their strategy in real time, pick by pick.Kendall, Dwain & Ian's lowest exposure players include:Josh AllenTerry McLaurinJonathan TaylorGeorge KittleRome OdunzeKyren WilliamsChase BrownAnd MORE! Topics in this video: Underdog Best Ball, best ball exposure, least drafted players, best ball draft strategy, Underdog fantasy, best ball portfolio, fantasy football 2026, live fantasy draft, best ball tips, ADP values, best ball roster construction, fantasy football draft, Ian Hartitz, Dwain McFarland 2026 fantasy football fades Subscribe for more fantasy football content! #FantasyFootball #BestBall #UnderdogFantasy #BestBallMania #DraftExposure #FantasyDraft #DraftStrategy #FantasyFootballPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Overzet and Kendall Valenzuela take 12 of last year's biggest fantasy football storylines and find the players most likely to follow the same path in 2026. Who's going to be this year's Jaxon Smith-Njigba breakout? Which top-tier running back could fall short like Saquon Barkley? Who's the next Chris Olave bounceback from injury? And which player is set up for a George Pickens-style breakout in a new place? We go comp by comp through quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends — matching last year's most memorable fantasy seasons to the players poised to repeat history in 2026. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 - Coming Up 02:17 - This year's Drake Maye? 06:07 - This year's Matthew Stafford? 11:05 - This year's Javonte Williams? 16:22 - This year's Saquon Barkley? 23:02 - This year's TreVeyon Henderson? 28:14 - This year's JSN? 35:05 - This year's George Pickens? 42:48 - This year's Chris Olave? 48:48 - This year's Wan'Dale Robinson? 52:56 - This year's Parker Washington? 55:54 - This year's Luther Burden? 56:42 - This year's Trey McBride?

Check out the 2026 Fantasy Draft Guide here: https://fantasylife.com/fantasy-football-draft-kitPart 6 of our series breaking down every fantasy-relevant player for 2026 fantasy football. In this episode, Ian Hartitz, Dwain McFarland, and Kendall Valenzuela go team by team through the AFC North — covering every quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end you need to know about for the Ravens, Bengals, Steelers, and Browns.Joe Burrow is going as the QB3 in Underdog drafts?! Is Zay Flowers this year's JSN? Harold Fannin the most sure-fire fantasy asset on the Browns? Who will win out in the Steelers backfield? Teams Covered:Baltimore RavensCincinnati BengalsCleveland BrownsPittsburgh Steelers #FantasyFootball #AFCNorth #FantasyRankings #Ravens #Browns #Bengals #Steelers #BestBall #DynastyFantasyFootball #FantasyFootballPodcast______________________If you want more of Fantasy Life, check us out at FantasyLife.com, where all our analysis is free, smart, fun, and has won a bunch of awards.We have an awesome free seven-day-a-week fantasy newsletter (which would win awards if they existed, we assure you!): https://www.fantasylife.com/fantasy-newsletter-5And if you want to go deeper, check out our suite of also-award-winning premium tools at FantasyLife.com/pricingBut really we hope you just are enjoying what you clicked on here, and come back for more. We are here to help you win!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian Hartitz and Dwain McFarland open up their Underdog Best Ball portfolios and reveal the players they've been drafting the most heading into the 2026 fantasy football season. Which quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends keep ending up on their rosters — and why?First, Dwain breaks down his highest exposure players. Then Ian reveals his. Where do they overlap? Where do they disagree? And which players are they both pounding the table for at their current ADP?Then they put it all into action with a live Underdog Best Ball draft on camera — showing you their strategy in real time, pick by pick.Dwain & Ian's highest exposure players include: David Montgomery Colston Loveland Ladd McConkey Caleb Williams And MORE! Topics in this video: Underdog Best Ball, best ball exposure, most drafted players, best ball draft strategy, Underdog fantasy, best ball portfolio, fantasy football 2026, live fantasy draft, best ball tips, ADP values, best ball roster construction, fantasy football draft, Ian Hartitz, Dwain McFarland Subscribe for more fantasy football content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are fantasy football experts Pete Overzet and Kendall Valenzuela on the same wavelength when it comes to 2026 fantasy football's most debated players? We're putting their projections for the 2026 fantasy football season to the test with the popular board game Wavelength.Here's how it works: we take the most controversial, polarizing, and divisive players in 2026 fantasy football and see if Pete and Kendall land on the same spot. Are they both all-in? Are they both fading? Or are they on completely different pages? From boom-or-bust wide receivers to split backfield running backs to quarterbacks with massive range of outcomes — these are the players that start arguments in every fantasy draft room.If you want to know where two fantasy analysts actually stand on the players everyone is fighting about, this is the episode. Players debated: Trevor LawrenceJaxson DartDavid MontgomeryRhamondre StevensonBucky IrvingJadarian PriceJaylen WaddleD.J. MooreAlec PierceLadd McConkeyJordyn TysonCarnell TateHarold Fannin If you want more of Fantasy Life, check us out at FantasyLife.com, where all our analysis is free, smart, fun, and has won a bunch of awards.We have an awesome free seven-day-a-week fantasy newsletter (which would win awards if they existed, we assure you!): https://www.fantasylife.com/fantasy-newsletter-5And if you want to go deeper, check out our suite of also-award-winning premium tools at FantasyLife.com/pricingBut really we hope you just are enjoying what you clicked on here, and come back for more. We are here to help you win!! Topics in this video: Fantasy football controversial players, Wavelength game, fantasy football debate, boom or bust players, most polarizing fantasy players, fantasy football 2026, divisive fantasy picks, ADP debate, best ball, fantasy football draft strategy, buy or sell fantasy players, 2026 fantasy football, fantasy football advice, fantasy football expert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 5 of our series breaking down every fantasy-relevant player for 2026 fantasy football. In this episode, Ian Hartitz, Dwain McFarland, and Kendall Valenzuela go team by team through the AFC West — covering every quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end you need to know about for the Falcons, Panthers, Saints, and Buccaneers.How will the Chargers do with new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel? Is Rashee Rice even worth drafting at his current price? Should Brock Bowers be drafts as a mid-range WR1? Who will win out in the Broncos backfield? Teams Covered:Kansas City ChiefsDenver BroncosLos Angeles ChargersLas Vegas Raiders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out Dwain's full fantasy football bounceback article here: https://www.fantasylife.com/articles/fantasy/fantasy-football-bounce-back-candidates-for-2026Ian Hartitz, Dwain McFarland, and Kendall Valenzuela identify the 12 players most likely to bounce back for 2026 fantasy football. These are the guys who disappointed last season but have the talent, situation, and opportunity to return to elite fantasy football production this year. If you're looking for buy-low targets before their ADP catches up, these are the names you need to know.We go player by player through wide receivers, running backs, quarterbacks, and tight ends who underperformed in 2025 (mostly due to injury) and break down exactly why 2026 could be different in fantasy football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Overzet and Kendall Valenzuela go head to head in an Underdog Best Ball Mania fantasy football draft battle — but there's a catch. Pete spins the wheel and gets a random challenge he has to follow during the entire draft. Can he still build a winning fantasy football roster with a handicap? Or does Kendall take him down?Plus, before the battle, Pete reveals the players he has the most exposure to across all of his Underdog best ball fantasy football drafts so far this season. We go position by position through the quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends Pete is building his portfolio around — and why. If you want to know which players a best ball expert is pounding the table for in 2026, this is the episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 4 of our series breaking down every fantasy-relevant player for 2026 fantasy football. In this episode, Ian Hartitz, Dwain McFarland, and Kendall Valenzuela go team by team through the NFC South — covering every quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end you need to know about for the Falcons, Panthers, Saints, and Buccaneers.How will Travis Etienne fare in his first season with the Saints? Is Bucky Irving ready to lock in a bigger workload with the Buccaneers? Can Zachariah Branch have any fantasy value after being drafted by the Falcons? Who operates as the Panthers' WR2 behind Tetairoa McMillan — Jalen Coker or Chris Brazzell? And can Kyle Pitts finally deliver on his fantasy promise? We rank every player, call out the values and the traps, and tell you exactly where each one should go in your fantasy drafts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dwain McFarland is joined by fantasy football experts Kendall Valenzuela and Ian Hartitz as they break down six NFL offenses that could take a massive leap forward for fantasy football this season. These are the teams with the right combination of talent, scheme, and opportunity to outperform expectations — and the fantasy players on each roster who stand to benefit the most.From new coaching staffs unlocking dormant talent to improved offensive lines and upgraded weapons, these six offenses are flying under the radar in fantasy drafts right now. We go team by team through why each offense is set up to break out and which players you should be targeting before their ADP catches up. Breakout Offenses Covered: New Orleans Saints Los Angeles Chargers Washington Commanders New York Giants Minnesota Vikings Tennessee Titans Topics in this video: Fantasy football breakout offenses, Saints fantasy, Chargers fantasy, Commanders fantasy, Giants fantasy, Vikings fantasy, Titans fantasy, fantasy football sleepers, fantasy football draft strategy, ADP values, best ball targets, fantasy football 2025, offensive breakouts, fantasy football podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Overzet, Cooterdoodle, and Kendall Valenzuela go round by round through 2026 fantasy football drafts on Underdog and pick their favorite player to smash at ADP and their biggest fade from every single round. From Round 1 all the way through the late rounds — who are you locking in and who are you passing on at every stage of the draft?Is Jahmyr Gibbs the lock at the top of Round 1? Should you be fading Justin Jefferson with his QB situation? Which mid-round value is a smash at their current ADP? And which late-round sleeper are we pounding the table for? We cover it all so you know exactly who to target and who to avoid at every point in your 2026 fantasy football drafts. Format: For every round of a fantasy draft, we pick: Xfinity Lock — the player we're locking in at that ADP FADE — the player we're fading at that ADP Topics in this video: Fantasy football 2026, smash or pass, favorites and fades, fantasy draft strategy, ADP values, ADP fades, Underdog ADP, best ball draft, fantasy football draft, round by round draft guide, fantasy sleepers, fantasy busts, redraft strategy, best ball strategy, dynasty fantasy football, Underdog Fantasy Subscribe for more fantasy football content! #FantasyFootball #SmashOrPass #DraftStrategy #ADP #BestBall #FantasyFootballDraft #FantasyFootball2026 #FantasyFootballPodcastFantasy football is unpredictable, but your internet price doesn't have to be. Lock in fast, reliable WiFi with Xfinity's 5-Year Price Guarantee.https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/trackclk/N8667.5415713FLNEWSLETTERLLC/B34798571.4365895[…]gdpr=${GDPR};gdpr_consent=${GDPR_CONSENT_755};ltd=;dc_tdv=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 3 of our series breaking down every fantasy-relevant player for 2026 fantasy football. In this episode, Ian Hartitz goes team by team through the NFC East — covering every quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end you need to know about for the Cowboys, Giants, Commanders, and Eagles.We rank every player, call out the values and the traps, and tell you exactly where each one should go in your fantasy drafts. From the studs everyone knows about to the deep sleepers nobody is talking about — if they play in the NFC East and they matter for fantasy football, we're covering them. Teams Covered: Dallas Cowboys New York Giants Washington Commanders Philadelphia Eagles Full Series:Part 1 (NFC West): [link to NFC West Preview]Part 2 (NFC North): [link NFC North Preview]Part 3: You're here! Topics in this video: Fantasy football 2026, NFC East fantasy football, Cowboys fantasy, Giants fantasy, Commanders fantasy, Eagles fantasy, fantasy football rankings, RB rankings, WR rankings, QB rankings, TE rankings, fantasy football draft strategy, best ball, dynasty fantasy football, fantasy sleepers, NFC East preview Subscribe for more fantasy football content#FantasyFootball #2026FantasyFootball #NFCEast #FantasyRankings #Cowboys #Giants #Commanders #Eagles #BestBall #DynastyFantasyFootball #FantasyFootballPodcast #FantasyFootballStrategy #FantasyFootballAdviceFantasy football is unpredictable, but your internet price doesn't have to be. Lock in fast, reliable WiFi with Xfinity's 5-Year Price Guarantee.https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/trackclk/N8667.5415713FLNEWSLETTERLLC/B34798571.4365895[…]gdpr=${GDPR};gdpr_consent=${GDPR_CONSENT_755};ltd=;dc_tdv=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kendall Valenzuela, Ian Hartitz, and Dwain McFarland break down the entire NFC North from a fantasy football perspective ahead of the 2026 season — diving into the biggest draft targets, fades, sleepers, and breakout candidates on the Bears, Packers, Vikings, and Lions. The gang tackle some of the toughest fantasy questions in the division: • Will Caleb Williams continue to grow in year 2 of Ben Johnson's offense? • Why are Dwain and Ian fighting about Josh Jacobs? • Is Kyler Murray an upgrade for Justin Jefferson in fantasy? • Can Jahmyr Gibbs be the RB1 in 2026 without David Montgomery in town? Plus: • Best values in fantasy drafts • Players being overdrafted • Late-round sleepers • Bounce-back candidates • Team-by-team fantasy outlooks for every NFC North offense If you're preparing for 2026 fantasy football drafts, this NFC North preview has everything you need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which position players will be King of the Hill for their team in 2026?That's the question Ian Hartitz, Dwain McFarland, and Kendall Valenzuela tackle today. Join them as they break down crowded depth charts and debate who you should actually be planting your flag on this draft season.From messy backfields to loaded WR rooms, these situations are yet to be settled heading into the preseason. Oh, and did we mention Dwain and Ian actually AGREE on something? Yes, really!We're digging into: Tampa Bay & Denver backfields Chicago, Jacksonville, and Green Bay receiver rooms And every major camp battle you need to know before drafting Will Gainwell or Tucker siphon touches from Bucky Irving in Tampa Bay? Do Dobbins and Coleman cap RJ Harvey's upside in Denver? Does Aaron Jones or Jordan Mason control the Minnesota backfield? Which Bears pass catcher leads the way in a crowded room? Who wins out in Jacksonville: Parker Washington, Jakobi Meyers, or Brian Thomas Jr.? Which Packers WR is actually the best draft pick? Will Egbuka, Godwin, or McMillan emerge as Tampa Bay's top option? Key debates:And plenty more preseason debates to help you win your fantasy league.Topics in this video: fantasy football, NFL fantasy football, fantasy football 2026, fantasy football rankings, fantasy football sleepers, fantasy football draft strategy, fantasy football predictions, fantasy football debate, fantasy football ADP, fantasy football league winners, NFL training camp battles, NFL offseason, fantasy football analysis, fantasy football podcast, fantasy football advice #fantasyfootball #NFL #fantasyfootball2026 #fantasyfootballadvice #fantasyfootballrankings #fantasyfootballdraft #NFLfantasy #fantasyfootballsleepers #fantasyfootballnews #NFLtrainingcamp #fantasyfootballstrategy #fantasyfootballpodcast #NFLnews #fantasyfootballanalysisFantasy football is unpredictable, but your internet price doesn't have to be. Lock in fast, reliable WiFi with Xfinity's 5-Year Price Guarantee.https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/trackclk/N8667.5415713FLNEWSLETTERLLC/B34798571.4365895[…]gdpr=${GDPR};gdpr_consent=${GDPR_CONSENT_755};ltd=;dc_tdv=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kendall and Amanda are making some BOLD predictions for the 2026 fantasy football season — but which ones actually have a chance to come true?Today, the duo peers into the crystal ball to debate the wildest breakout calls, surprising outcomes, and unlikely scenarios that could shape the 2026 NFL season.Find out what might be in store for Tyler Shough, Riley Leonard, Daniel Jones, Makai Lemon, Rome Odunze, Zach Charbonnet, Drake London, Brian Thomas Jr., RJ Harvey, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian Hartitz, Dwain McFarland, and Kendall Valenzuela are here to tier! Tier rank the top 24 tight ends for 2026 fantasy football that is (and you can use this for redraft or dynasty fantasy football rankings)...Of course, once again your hosts have some differing opinions. From the S-tier elite options all the way down to their bottom-of-the-barrel players (33 TEs in all), we put every single tight end into tiers and debate the ones where our rankings diverge. Who sits atop the list in the S-tier? How will coaching changes affect TE outlooks? Who is being overdrafted at their current ADP? And where should you draft this year's rookies like Kenyon Sadiq? We settle all of this in today's episode. Whether you're drafting redraft, best ball, or dynasty, these are the TE tiers you need heading into 2026 draft season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Court is back in session! The Honorable Judge Kendall Valenzuela presides as Pistol Pete and Cooterdoodle present their hottest takes and strongest arguments for and against some of fantasy football's biggest debates.With the clock ticking, who will deliver the strongest argument before the court? Find out which players will be exonerated and deemed worthy of your fantasy roster — and who will be found guilty of the heinous crime of destroying your season.On today's docket: repeat fantasy offenders TE Kyle Pitts, WR DJ Moore, and QB Kyler Murray, along with last year's disappointments WR Brian Thomas Jr., WR Emeka Egbuka, and QB Justin Herbert.No appeals. No retrials. Just fantasy justice.We'll see you in court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian Hartitz and Dwain McFarland break down the entire NFC West from a fantasy football perspective ahead of the 2026 season — diving into the biggest draft targets, fades, sleepers, and breakout candidates on the Seahawks, Rams, 49ers, and Cardinals. The guys tackle some of the toughest fantasy questions in the division: • How long can Jadarian Price hold onto the RB1 role in Seattle? • Could Blake Corum earn a much larger workload in 2026? • Is George Kittle worth drafting for one more elite fantasy season? • Who finishes higher in fantasy: Marvin Harrison Jr. or Michael Wilson? Plus: - Best values in fantasy drafts - Players being overdrafted - Late-round sleepers - Bounce-back candidates - Team-by-team fantasy outlooks for every NFC West offense If you're preparing for 2026 fantasy football drafts, this NFC West preview has everything you need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian Hartitz, Dwain McFarland, and Kendall Valenzuela sit down to tier rank the top 24 quarterbacks for 2026 fantasy football – (you can use this for redraft or dynasty fantasy football rankings)... and to no one's surprise by now, they don't agree on all of them. From the S-tier elite options all the way down to the QB24 (plus a few more for good measure), we place every single quarterback into tiers and debate the ones where our rankings diverge.Which quarterback stands alone in the S-tier? How will coaching changes affect QB outlooks? Who is being overdrafted at their current ADP? And where do last year's breakout QBs Drake Maye and Jaxson Dart stand? We settle it all in one episode.Whether you're drafting redraft, best ball, superflex, or dynasty, these are the QB tiers you need heading into 2026 draft season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Overzet thinks he can outdraft Kendall Valenzuela and Amanda by himself. So we put it to the test.One fantasy football expert versus two analysts in a full head-to-head fantasy football draft — but there's a catch. Pete has to follow a special challenge rule during the draft that makes it even harder. Can he still build a better roster with a handicap? Or do Kendall and Amanda take him down?We show every pick, every strategy, and every reaction. Then at the end, YOU vote on who built the better team. Watch both rosters get built from scratch and decide for yourself — did the expert prove it, or did he get exposed? VOTE FOR THE WINNER in the comments after watching! Topics in this video: Fantasy football draft battle, fantasy football draft, expert vs analysts, head to head draft, fantasy football strategy, draft challenge, best ball draft, fantasy football 2026, draft tips, draft battle fan vote, fantasy football podcast, underdog fantasy, underdog fantasy football, best ball mania, BBM Subscribe for more fantasy football content#FantasyFootball #DraftBattle #FantasyDraft #BestBall #FantasyFootballPodcast #DraftStrategy #FantasyFootball2026 #UnderdogFantasy #BestBall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian Hartitz, Dwain McFarland, and Kendall Valenzuela sit down to tier rank the top wide receivers for 2026 fantasy football (and you could even view this for your dynasty fantasy football rankings)... and just like the RB tiers, they don't agree on all of them. From the S-tier elite options all the way down, we place every single wide receiver into tiers and debate the ones where our rankings diverge.Which receivers are locked into S-tier? How do the rookies from this historically deep WR class fit into the full rankings alongside the veterans? Who is being overdrafted at their current ADP? And which wide receivers are criminally undervalued heading into draft season? We settle it all in one episode.Whether you're drafting redraft, best ball, or dynasty, these are the WR tiers you need heading into 2026 draft season. Topics in this video: Fantasy football WR rankings 2026, wide receiver tiers, top wide receivers, fantasy football rankings, WR rankings debate, fantasy WR tiers, best ball WR rankings, dynasty WR rankings, redraft WR rankings, fantasy football draft strategy, ADP risers and fallers, rookie wide receivers 2026#FantasyFootball #WRRankings #FantasyRankings #TierList #BestBall #DynastyFantasyFootball #WideReceiverRankings #FantasyFootballPodcastFantasy football is unpredictable, but your internet price doesn't have to be. Lock in fast, reliable WiFi with Xfinity's 5-Year Price Guarantee.https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/trackclk/N8667.5415713FLNEWSLETTERLLC/B34798571.4365895[…]gdpr=${GDPR};gdpr_consent=${GDPR_CONSENT_755};ltd=;dc_tdv=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian Hartitz, Dwain McFarland, and Kendall Valenzuela sit down to tier rank the top 48 running backs for 2026 fantasy football — and they don't agree on all of them. From the elite tier all the way down to the RB48, we place every single running back into tiers and debate the ones where our rankings diverge.Where does the Bengals' backfield shake out? Which rookie running backs crack the top 24? Are we buying or selling the veterans coming off big seasons? And which running backs are being drafted way too high or way too low right now? We settle it all in one episode.Whether you're drafting redraft, best ball, or dynasty, these are the RB tiers you need heading into 2026 draft season. Topics in this video: Fantasy football RB rankings 2026, running back tiers, top 48 running backs, fantasy football rankings, RB rankings debate, fantasy RB tiers, best ball RB rankings, dynasty RB rankings, redraft RB rankings, fantasy football draft strategy, ADP risers and fallers, rookie running backs 2026#FantasyFootball #RBRankings #FantasyRankings #TierRankings #BestBall #DynastyFantasyFootball #FantasyFootballPodcast #RunningBackRankings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew Berry has his dynasty superflex rookie rankings. Fantasy Life's Dwain McFarland and Matthew Freedman have theirs. They don't agree on everything — and some of the gaps are massive.Cooterdoodle and Kendall Valenzuela go through the biggest disagreements between Berry's rankings and Fantasy Life's rankings, breaking down the cases for both sides and picking who they think is right. Where should Jeremiyah Love actually go? How early are the quarterbacks in superflex? Which wide receivers are the two sides furthest apart on? And whose rankings are you trusting heading into your dynasty rookie drafts? Topics in this video: Dynasty superflex rookie rankings, Matthew Berry rookie rankings, Fantasy Life rookie rankings, dynasty rookie draft, superflex rankings 2026, Jeremiyah Love dynasty, rookie rankings debate, dynasty fantasy football, superflex rookie rankings, dynasty draft strategy, rookie ranking comparison#DynastyFantasyFootball #RookieRankings #Superflex #MatthewBerry #FantasyFootball #DynastyRookies #RankingsBattle #FantasyFootballPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2026 NFL Draft is done and fantasy football draft boards need a complete overhaul. Ian Hartitz and Dwain McFarland go through every landing spot that moved the needle — identifying the rookies and veterans whose fantasy value is rising and the ones whose value just took a hit.Which rookies landed in smash spots? Which veterans just lost their jobs or gained new competition? And which landing spots were so bad they dropped a player's fantasy ranking entirely? We cover it all so you can adjust your rankings before your next draft. Topics in this video: 2026 NFL Draft risers and fallers, fantasy football draft, rookie landing spots, veteran fantasy impact, fantasy football rankings, ADP risers, ADP fallers, dynasty fantasy football, best ball, redraft strategy, NFL Draft fantasy winners and losers, rookie fantasy rankings#NFLDraft #FantasyFootball #RisersAndFallers #2026NFLDraft #DynastyFantasyFootball #BestBall #RookieRankings #FantasyFootballPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get 25% off any FantasyLife+ Tier today through Monday by using code EARLY25 at checkout! https://www.fantasylife.com/pricing Three rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft are in the books. Dwain McFarland and Matthew Freedman break down every single pick with instant fantasy football reactions. Who are the biggest winners and losers? Which rookies landed in the best spots for fantasy? Which picks surprised us? And how should you adjust your draft boards right now for dynasty, best ball, and redraft? We go pick by pick through the entire first round with immediate analysis on landing spots, trades, and what it all means for your 2026 fantasy football season.

Get 25% off any FantasyLife+ Tier today through Monday by using code EARLY25 at checkout! https://www.fantasylife.com/pricing Three rounds of the 2026 NFL Draft are in the books. Dwain McFarland, Matthew Freedman, and Kendall Valenzuela break down every single pick with instant fantasy football reactions. Who are the biggest winners and losers? Which rookies landed in the best spots for fantasy? Which picks surprised us? And how should you adjust your draft boards right now for dynasty, best ball, and redraft? We go pick by pick through the entire first round with immediate analysis on landing spots, trades, and what it all means for your 2026 fantasy football season.

Get 25% off any FantasyLife+ Tier today through Monday by using code EARLY25 at checkout! https://www.fantasylife.com/pricing Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft is in the books. Ian Hartitz, Dwain McFarland, Matthew Freedman, and Kendall Valenzuela break down every single pick with instant fantasy football reactions. Who are the biggest winners and losers? Which rookies landed in the best spots for fantasy? Which picks surprised us? And how should you adjust your draft boards right now for dynasty, best ball, and redraft? We go pick by pick through the entire first round with immediate analysis on landing spots, trades, and what it all means for your 2026 fantasy football season.

Get 25% off any FantasyLife+ Tier today through Monday by using code EARLY25 at checkout! https://www.fantasylife.com/pricingFantasy football is unpredictable, but your internet price doesn't have to be. Lock in fast, reliable WiFi with Xfinity's 5-Year Price Guarantee.https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/trackclk/N8667.5415713FLNEWSLETTERLLC/B34798571.4365895[…]gdpr=${GDPR};gdpr_consent=${GDPR_CONSENT_755};ltd=;dc_tdv=1Matthew Freedman delivers the final first round mock draft before the 2026 NFL Draft kicks off tomorrow. This is your last look at where every player could land — and what each pick means for fantasy football. Where does Jeremiyah Love end up? Which team grabs Carnell Tate? How many wide receivers go in Round 1? And does Kenyon Sadiq sneak into the first round?We go pick by pick through all 32 selections with full fantasy football analysis for dynasty, best ball, and redraft leagues. One last shot to get it right before the real thing. Topics in this video: 2026 NFL Mock Draft, final mock draft, NFL Draft 2026, first round mock draft, fantasy football mock draft, Jeremiyah Love, Carnell Tate, Kenyon Sadiq, Jordyn Tyson, Omar Cooper, Makai Lemon, rookie fantasy football rankings, dynasty fantasy football, best ball, NFL Draft eve, draft predictions#NFLDraft #2026NFLDraft #MockDraft #FantasyFootball #DynastyFantasyFootball #NFLMockDraft #RookieRankings #BestBall #FantasyFootballPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fantasy football is unpredictable, but your internet price doesn't have to be. Lock in fast, reliable WiFi with Xfinity's 5-Year Price Guarantee.https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/trackclk/N8667.5415713FLNEWSLETTERLLC/B34798571.4365895[…]gdpr=${GDPR};gdpr_consent=${GDPR_CONSENT_755};ltd=;dc_tdv=1Ian Hartitz and Dwain McFarland put their boldest 2026 NFL Draft predictions on the record — and they're not holding back. Only four wide receivers in Round 1? The Raiders drafting three Indiana Hoosiers in the first three rounds? No tight end in this class becoming a long-term fantasy stud? Jordyn Tyson emerging as the only longstanding WR1 from this entire class?We go back and forth with 13 bold calls covering wide receivers, running backs, tight ends, quarterbacks, and landing spots — all with fantasy football implications for your dynasty, best ball, and redraft leagues. Topics in this video: 2026 NFL Draft predictions, bold draft calls, fantasy football, NFL Draft bold predictions, Kenyon Sadiq Chiefs, Raiders draft Hoosiers, Jordyn Tyson WR1, Eli Heidenreich, Ja'Kobi Lane, Denzel Boston, Omar Cooper, dynasty fantasy football, best ball, NFL Draft fantasy impact Subscribe for more fantasy football content#NFLDraft #FantasyFootball #BoldPredictions #2026NFLDraft #DynastyFantasyFootball #BestBall #DraftPredictions #FantasyFootballPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dwain McFarland and Matthew Freedman go head to head comparing two completely different approaches to evaluating the 2026 NFL Draft class. Freedman brings his scouting-based Big Board rankings. Dwain brings the data-driven Rookie Super Model. They don't always agree — and that's where it gets interesting. Jordyn Tyson is WR1 on the Big Board but WR3 in the Super Model. Carnell Tate is WR2 on the Big Board but WR1 in the Model. Denzel Boston grades out as a borderline first-round pick on the Big Board but the Model's closest comps are Cedric Tillman, Javon Baker, and Jakobi Meyers. Nicholas Singleton is RB6 on the Big Board but RB3 in the Model. We go prospect by prospect through every wide receiver, running back, and tight end to find where scouting and data agree — and where they clash.