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Help us raise money for St. Jude Children's Hospital here: https://tinyurl.com/FFTDonate2026Adam, Dave, Jamey, and Heath reveal the players they can't stop drafting this season, with Adam challenging each pick to spark debate. Heath makes the case for Sam LaPorta (4:06), George Pickens (21:15), and Rashee Rice (38:55), while Jamey and Dave highlight Justin Herbert (8:21), Colston Loveland (29:20), Kenneth Walker III (49:15), and Jaylen Waddle (59:56). The guys also break down the latest preseason injuries, news, and notes (31:40), including Ja'Marr Chase leaving practice early. Adam then reveals his own list of players he keeps drafting as the guys debate the best targets for your drafts. Get the latest on which players to target & avoid as you prepare for the fantasy football season.Fantasy Football Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcastsWatch FFT on YouTube
Seth Woolcock, Scott Bogman and sports medicine expert Dr. Deepak Chona break down the latest injury news and what it actually means for fantasy managers. Should you still feel comfortable drafting Christian McCaffrey and Puka Nacua? How far should Ashton Jeanty and Jeremiyah Love fall? Is Malik Nabers finally worth the risk? And are players like Jonathon Brooks, Emeka Egbuka and Luther Burden becoming values because of their injuries? The guys also get into some of the deeper names who could be worth stashing or avoiding, including Alec Pierce, Jordan Tyson, Tank Dell, Zach Charbonnet and Sam LaPorta. Plus, they finish with a rapid-fire injury round covering several other players who could impact your draft-day decisions. Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Draft Strategy for Injured Players - 0:01:44 Puka Nacua - 0:03:39 Christian McCaffrey - 0:06:09 Ashton Jeanty - 0:09:33 FantasyPros Real Time ADP - 0:13:08 Malik Nabers - 0:13:41 Jeremiyah Love - 0:16:35 Emeka Egbuka - 0:21:37 Luther Burden - 0:25:26 Tyler Warren - 0:28:06 2026 FantasyPros Fantasy Fest - 0:29:11 Alec Pierce - 0:29:44 Jonathon Brooks/Chuba Hubbard - 0:32:33 Jordyn Tyson - 0:37:00 Texans Receivers - 0:41:37 Rapid Fire Breakdowns - 0:45:41 Outro - 0:50:34 Helpful Links: 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 Start Your Free FantasyPros Premium Trial - https://www.fantasypros.com/free/ -Get three days free to unlock premium draft tools, rankings, analysis, and personalized advice. Watch and Subscribe to The Tailgate - https://www.youtube.com/@tailgatenfl - Just friends talking football. Get NFL storylines, weekly analysis, giveaways, and more from the FantasyPros team. Subscribe to FantasyPros on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@fantasypros - Watch the latest fantasy football rankings, mock drafts, sleepers, breakouts, and draft advice. Support the FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast - https://www.fantasypros.com/review/ - Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help support the show. Real-Time ADP - Track up-to-the-minute draft trends across all major platforms: https://fantasypros.com/realadp View the Latest Fantasy Football Rankings - https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/ - Compare expert consensus rankings, tiers and player values before making your draft-day decisions. Follow us on Twitch - The team here at FantasyPros is taking questions all week, every week on Twitch. Follow us on Twitch at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! Discord – Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chat BettingPros Podcast – For advice on the best picks and props across both the NFL and college football each and every week, check out the BettingPros Podcast at bettingpros.com/podcast, our BettingPros YouTube channel at youtube.com/bettingpros, or wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Help us raise money for St. Jude Children's Hospital here: https://tinyurl.com/FFTDonate2026Adam, Jamey and Heath start the show with the latest on Ashton Jeanty (2:56) and how his injury impacts his ADP, rankings, and the stock of Mike Washington Jr. After discussing Deshaun Watson being named the Browns starter (14:29), the guys dive into the biggest risers & fallers. Jamey highlights 49ers playmakers Brock Purdy & Christian McCaffrey (19:30), plus the impressive preseason of De'Zhaun Stribling (28:30). Heath talks Jameson Williams' (22:34) bigger role due to the Sam LaPorta injury uncertainty, plus tight ends Daulton Schultz (36:00) & Dalton Kincaid (41:00). The fallers take center stage with Giants teammates Tyrone Tracy (47:26) & Jaxson Dart (52:00), before the guys wrap up by discussing the biggest risers (57:30) and fallers (1:04:00) in CBS ADP, including DJ Moore, Jonathon Brooks, Emeka Egbuka and RJ Harvey.Fantasy Football Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcastsWatch FFT on YouTube
Costa & Jansen wonder where the Lions can go at center following the injury to Cade Mays. Plus, Karsch & Anderson talk to some callers about whether Brad Holmes could trade for a DB, Valenti & Brendan Schabath discuss Sam LaPorta's injury, and much more!
Training camp injuries are piling up, ADPs are moving and fantasy football drafts are getting closer, so Seth Woolcock and Derek Brown are answering your biggest draft questions. This Fantasy Pros live Q&A covers everything from the impact of Keenan Allen joining the Colts to the latest concerns surrounding Sam LaPorta and Tyler Warren. The guys also break down Jalen Coker vs. Tetairoa McMillan, Jonathan Brooks as a potential league winner, Travis Etienne's value with Alvin Kamara dealing with an injury, and whether Bryce Lance is the late-round sleeper you should be drafting everywhere. If you're preparing for a 2026 fantasy football draft, this Q&A is packed with player rankings, sleepers, values, fades and strategy you can use right now. Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Chat Q&A #1 - 0:04:54 2026 FantasyPros Fantasy Fest - 0:21:53 Chat Q&A #2 - 0:24:45 FantasyPros Discord - 0:42:38 Chat Q&A #3 - 0:43:14 Outro - 0:59:47 Helpful Links: 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 Start Your Free FantasyPros Premium Trial - https://www.fantasypros.com/free/ -Get three days free to unlock premium draft tools, rankings, analysis, and personalized advice. Watch and Subscribe to The Tailgate - https://www.youtube.com/@tailgatenfl - Just friends talking football. Get NFL storylines, weekly analysis, giveaways, and more from the FantasyPros team. Subscribe to FantasyPros on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@fantasypros - Watch the latest fantasy football rankings, mock drafts, sleepers, breakouts, and draft advice. Support the FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast - https://www.fantasypros.com/review/ - Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help support the show. Real-Time ADP - Track up-to-the-minute draft trends across all major platforms: https://fantasypros.com/realadp View the Latest Fantasy Football Rankings - https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/ - Compare expert consensus rankings, tiers and player values before making your draft-day decisions. Follow us on Twitch - The team here at FantasyPros is taking questions all week, every week on Twitch. Follow us on Twitch at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! Discord – Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chat BettingPros Podcast – For advice on the best picks and props across both the NFL and college football each and every week, check out the BettingPros Podcast at bettingpros.com/podcast, our BettingPros YouTube channel at youtube.com/bettingpros, or wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Valenti and Brendan Schabath (in for Rico) kicked off the show with their reactions to new MSU AD Dan Bartholomae's comments during his introductory press conference. They asked what he will have to do to bring Spartan fans back into the MSU football program. The guys made sure to also address the Red Wings' GM search and the latest on Sam LaPorta's injury before finishing out the show.
The guys try to decipher Dan Campbell's comments about Sam LaPorta's injury and tie them into the latest with Brian Branch, Kerby Joseph, and the secondary as a whole.
The guys began the final hour by reacting to the Sam LaPorta injury news. Then, they shared some thoughts about the Red Wings GM search after a report from the Detroit Free Press's Helene St. James shone a negative light on it, before being joined by Riger in cross-talk to wrap up the show.
The Detroit Lions will use the Washington Commanders preseason home game to sort interior offensive line depth, clarify wide receiver three, and test nickel rotations while select starters play, as Dan Campbell stated. The order of substitutions will tell the story. Coaches want second-game data points on risers and rebound candidates. Which starters will play and why does it matter? Some Detroit Lions starters will play, not all, and the substitution order will reveal priority roles more than the score. As Jeff Risdon noted on the Detroit Lions Podcast, if quarterback Jared Goff sits there is no point in exposing wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown or offensive tackle Penei Sewell, while tight end Sam LaPorta needs only a brief series because his back issue can recur. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs is part of that protect-your-core logic. Expect the focus to be on who plays with whom and when, not how long the first group stays out there. What are the key Detroit Lions offensive line battles? Interior depth is unsettled and this game will shape the center and guard pecking order. Guard Ben Bartch, center Seth McLaughlin, and guard Tate Ratledge are central to the mix, and the staff will test combinations and timing to see who sticks. Offensive lineman Miller Frazier must rebound after penalties and uneven snaps while bouncing from right guard to left tackle in Cincinnati. Offensive tackle Blake Miller needs to shore up his inside shoulder in pass protection, and offensive tackle Larry Borom should post a clean slate to solidify the swing role. The sequence of reps across center and guard will be the clearest depth-chart signal. Who owns WR3 and the last wide receiver spots? Greg Dortch has outperformed Isaac TeSlaa this summer, making Washington a swing game for wide receiver three. A sure-handed, physical outing from Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa can calm concerns, but more drops or tips would strengthen Lions wide receiver Greg Dortch for WR3. Tay Martin is the front-runner for WR5. Depth pressure comes from Lions wide receivers Lucky Jackson, Cedrick Wilson, Malik Cunningham, Tom Kennedy, and Dominic Lovett. The staff can keep only so many, so special teams value and mistake-free play will separate the final few. What should we watch on defense and special teams? Nickel snaps remain open, with Lions defensive back Thomas Harper factoring as a nickel-safety hybrid and situational usage in play. With starters scheduled to see the field, Jeff Risdon expects a brief look at Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill before the rotation turns to depth pieces. Practice has shown Lions defensive tackles McKade Wingo and Skipper Gill-Howard repping ahead of Lions defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike, and the second preseason game can validate that order. Undrafted pushes continue with Lions edge rusher Eric O'Neill and Lions linebacker Erick Hunter stacking good tape. On offense, Lions running back Sione Vaki is a special teams lock, but this is a chance to validate the runner piece against live tackling alongside Lions running backs Jacob Saylors and Jabari Small. Bottom line, performances matter far more than the score, and no injuries is the priority. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #lionspreseason #washingtoncommanders #kelvinsheppard #erico'neilljaredgoff #samlaporta #amon-rast.brown #benbartch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we're broadcasting from the beautiful Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville Michigan. Throughout the show, we were joined by some of the great folks from Crystal Mountain so they could fill us in on all of the fun and exciting things they have to offer you. We were also joined by some of our great insiders to talk about the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, and more. We kicked off the show talking with Dan Hasty who is the voice of the West Michigan Whitecaps. He and Huge talked about the Tigers and their loss yesterday, talked about the bullpen, discussed their expectations moving forward, and more. We were then joined by Mitch Lyons from Mitch Lyons Wealth. He and Huge talked about the state of College Athletics, discussed the Lions, and more. We wrapped up the hour talking with Mark Fenech, who is the Director of Golf at Crystal Mountain. He filled us in on some of their Fall Golf specials and packages, talked about the Learning Center, and more. In our second hour, we were joined by Scott Bischoff from the Detroit Lions Podcast. He and Huge talked about Sam LaPorta getting hurt in practice, talked about some of the other injuries the Lions have been hit with, talked about some of the other storylines out of camp, and more. We were then joined by Alex Urban from the Eat em Up: Detroit Tigers Podcast. He and Huge talked about how the Tigers gave up on the season at the trade deadline, talked about how bad the bullpen has been, and much more. Mark Fenech then joined us again to talk some more Golf. In our final hour, we were joined by Jeremy Reisman from Pride of Detroit. He and Huge talked about the LaPorta injury today, Jeremy gave us his overall thoughts on how the Lions have looked in camp, talked about some of the other injuries on the team, and much more. Clayton Sayfie from theWolverine.com then joined us. He filled us in on how the Wolverines have looked in camp lately, talked about his expectations for Bryce Underwood, and more. Wrapped up the show talking with John Melcher who is the CEO at Crystal Mountain. He talked about the year in progress at Crystal Mountain, talked about some of the activities you can do, discussed what's on the horizon, at Crystal and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
We were joined by Scott Bischoff from the Detroit Lions Podcast. He and Huge talked about Sam LaPorta getting hurt in practice, talked about some of the other injuries the Lions have been hit with, talked about some of the other storylines out of camp, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In our second hour, we were joined by Scott Bischoff from the Detroit Lions Podcast. He and Huge talked about Sam LaPorta getting hurt in practice, talked about some of the other injuries the Lions have been hit with, talked about some of the other storylines out of camp, and more. We were then joined by Alex Urban from the Eat em Up: Detroit Tigers Podcast. He and Huge talked about how the Tigers gave up on the season at the trade deadline, talked about how bad the bullpen has been, and much more. Mark Fenech then joined us again to talk some more Golf. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tim Twentyman of DetriotLions.com and Twentyman in the Huddle Podcast joins the show to talk all things Detroit Lions, including how exactly does the team's defense get their mojo back after a down season, is Sam LaPorta in for a major breakout season, how has the new look Offensive Line looked in Training Camp so far, and more!
How should you approach a 2026 Superflex Best Ball draft? Tom Strachan and Andrew Erickson react to the biggest fantasy football developments from the first full weekend of preseason action before completing a live 20-round draft in the FFPC Superflex Best Ball Tournament. The guys discuss how the injuries to Jeremiyah Love and Breece Hall should affect their draft prices, whether Cam Skattebo’s role is in danger, and which players offer the best value in the potentially high-scoring Rams offense. Then, follow every major decision as Tom and Erickson draft from neighboring spots in a tight end premium Superflex contest. They break down early-quarterback strategy, portfolio management, hero-RB roster construction, stacking, positional runs and the importance of building for the fantasy playoffs. Players discussed include Drake Maye, Ja’Marr Chase, Saquon Barkley, Chase Brown, Justin Herbert, Dak Prescott, Rashee Rice, Zay Flowers, Tyler Shough, Juwan Johnson, Jonathon Brooks, Parker Washington, Harold Fannin Jr., Rhamondre Stevenson, Sam LaPorta, Luther Burden, Tetairoa McMillan, Jordan Tyson, Blake Corum and more. Plus, get answers to listener questions, late-round running back and wide receiver targets, rookie values, Draft Assistant analysis and the final grades for both rosters. Timestamps (may be off due to ads):Intro - 0:00:00Jeremiyah Love - 0:00:20Breece Hall - 0:02:00Najee Harris - 0:05:27Why Are the Rams so Cheap? - 0:07:40Time to Hedge against Drake Maye - 0:12:21Ja'Marr Chase - 0:13:47FantasyPros Draft Assistant - 0:14:20Saquon Barkley & Chase Brown - 0:18:04Justin Herbert & Dak Prescott - 0:20:52Emeka Egbuka - 0:23:25George Pickens - 0:27:13Rashee Rice - 0:28:50Zay Flowers - 0:30:34Jordyn Tyson - 0:32:34Juwan Johnson - 0:33:00 FantasyPros Twitch - 0:35:46Luther Burden - 0:37:13Tetairoa McMillan - 0:38:37Sam LaPorta & Harold Fannin - 0:40:30Ladd McConkey or Tee Higgins?Aaron Rodgers - 0:46:10Parker Washington - 0:48:45Rhamondre Stevenson - 0:50:10Jonathon Brooks - 0:52:20JK Dobbins - 0:56:31Dallas Goedert - 0:58:02Juwan Johnson - 1:00:14Mike Evans - 1:01:50FantasyPros Discord - 1:03:48Michael Penix - 1:04:28Makai Lemon - 1:06:57Ja'Kobi Lane - 1:08:41Jonah Coleman - 1:10:22Marshawn Lloyd - 1:13:09Dylan Sampson - 1:15:50Tyjae Spears - 1:20:10Favorite Late-Round Wide Receivers - 1:20:50Pat Bryant - 1:24:02Ray Davis - 1:26:09Mike Gesicki - 1:30:09David Njoku - 1:31:57Omar Cooper - 1:32:40Ted Hurst - 1:35:18Team Reviews & Draft Wizard Analysis - 1:40:05 Helpful Links: 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 Start Your Free FantasyPros Premium Trial - https://www.fantasypros.com/free/ -Get three days free to unlock premium draft tools, rankings, analysis, and personalized advice. Watch and Subscribe to The Tailgate - https://www.youtube.com/@tailgatenfl - Just friends talking football. Get NFL storylines, weekly analysis, giveaways, and more from the FantasyPros team. Subscribe to FantasyPros on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@fantasypros - Watch the latest fantasy football rankings, mock drafts, sleepers, breakouts, and draft advice. Support the FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast - https://www.fantasypros.com/review/ - Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help support the show. Real-Time ADP - Track up-to-the-minute draft trends across all major platforms: https://fantasypros.com/realadp Follow us on Twitch - The team here at FantasyPros is taking questions all week, every week on Twitch. Follow us on Twitch at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! Discord – Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chat BettingPros Podcast – For advice on the best picks and props across both the NFL and college football each and every week, check out the BettingPros Podcast at bettingpros.com/podcast, our BettingPros YouTube channel at youtube.com/bettingpros, or wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Which players should you be targeting in your 2026 fantasy football drafts? Heath reveals the five players he's most confident in, including Brock Purdy, D'Andre Swift, Zay Flowers, Sam LaPorta and George Pickens.
First Class Fantasy is back on PlayerProfiler with a special guest! DPT Adam Hutchison from Footballguys joins the show to break down some of the biggest injury concerns heading into the 2026 fantasy football season. We dive into Jordyn Tyson, Malik Nabers and more, looking at their injury histories, recovery outlooks, reinjury risk and what it all means for their fantasy football value. Which players should you feel comfortable drafting, and which injuries should have you thinking twice at their current ADP? Get expert injury analysis combined with fantasy football projections to help you make better decisions before your 2026 drafts. Fantasy football and dynasty league analysis, mock drafts, dynasty trade suggestions, rookie draft tactics, Superflex and PPR rankings and projections, best ball drafts, and high-stakes fantasy league advice from the PlayerProfiler Team. 00:00 Intro 01:00 What Does The Data Show 06:15 Older Player Discount Worth The Risk? 09:30 Emeka Egbuka 17:00 Tucker Kraft 25:00 Sam LaPorta 27:50 Puka Nacua 35:00 Malik Nabers 42:20 Jordyn Tyson 49:00 Jonathan Brooks and Chuba Hubbard 54:50 Makai Lemon and DeVonta Smith 57:30 Jaylen Waddle – Go to the NFFC for the best high-stakes drafting ➔ playnffc.com/Profiler First time drafters use promo code FIRSTTIME100 at registration for $100 off your first entry of $150 or more. Use code PROFILER15 for $15 off any NFFC $150 Best Ball Tournament entry. PROFILER25 for $25 off the Footballguys Online Championship. PROFILER100 for $100 off the NFFC Primetime Tournament. PROFILER150 for $150 off the Circa World Championship. – FastDraft DFS is HERE. Get a deposit match with code FAST on FastDraft ➔ https://fastdraft.app – Find and evaluate dynasty trades with PlayerProfiler's Dynasty Deluxe ➔ https://www.playerprofiler.com/dynasty-deluxe-rankings/ – Download the Dynasty Dominator app for just $5 on iPhone ➔ https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dynasty-dominator/id1456158229 Android ➔ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rotounderworld.dynastydominator&hl=en_US&gl=US – Check out PlayerProfiler's award-winning rankings ➔ www.playerprofiler.com/player-rankings – 2025 Breakout Finder Is Available NOW ➔ Apple ➔ https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/breakout-finder/id1494942321 Google ➔ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rotounderworld.breakoutfinder – Sign-up for the Underworld Weekly newsletter ➔ www.playerprofiler.com/newsletter – Get FREE gear and exclusive shows here ➔ https://www.patreon.com/podfather – Subscribe to the PlayerProfiler podcast ➔ https://pod.link/1013135614 – Highlights, player profiles, fantasy football advanced stats & metrics provided by: www.playerprofiler.com -- Subscribe for more dynasty rankings, trade targets, rookie breakdowns, and fantasy football strategy all year long! -- Like this video if you found it helpful, and drop your favorite dynasty cornerstone in the comments below! -- #nfl #football #fantasyfooball #dynastyfantasyfootball #dynastyfootball #fantasy #dynasty #2025fantasyfootball #fantasyfootball2025 #NFLDraft #2025rookiedraft #DynastyFantasyFootball #FantasyFootball2025 #DynastyRankings #FantasyFootballTips #Top12Players #NFLFantasy #FantasyFootballStrategy #DynastyFantasyFootball #2025RookieDraft #FantasyFootballMockDraft #NFLDraft2025 #FantasyFootball2025 #RookieRankings #DynastyRookies #MockDraft #FantasyFootballStrategy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome back to Fantasy Focus! Field Yates, Daniel Dopp, and Mike Clay discuss the hardest fantasy football players to rank heading into the 2026 season. How will Patrick Mahomes bounce back from his ACL injury? Will Kyler Murray shine in the Vikings offense? And what can you expect from Jameson Williams and Sam LaPorta under their new offensive coordinator? Plus, Dopp will pose questions for the group to answer in a new “Dopped and Confused” segment. Get your tickets for the Fantasy Focus live show in New York City: https://www.axs.com/events/1526710/the-fantasy-focus-football-live-podcast-tickets?skin=racket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Help us raise money for St. Jude Children's Hospital here: https://tinyurl.com/FFTDonate2026Jamey, Dave and Heath reveal their must-draft league winners at every position, starting with quarterbacks (2:12), where Brock Purdy, Patrick Mahomes and Trevor Lawrence highlight the late-round upside and depth at the position. At running back (12:40), the guys explain why Breece Hall can thrive in an improved Jets offense, Chase Brown has top-five potential, and Kenneth Walker III is set up for success with his new team. They also dig into late-round RB targets (25:30), including Jonathon Brooks, who is climbing draft boards following the Chuba Hubbard injury. At wide receiver (31:45), Heath makes the case for Zay Flowers, Dave is willing to take Parker Washington as early as Round 5, and Jamey sees Devonta Smith becoming the focal point of the Eagles offense. Finally, they break down tight ends (41:13), including late-round values Sam LaPorta and Tucker Kraft, while highlighting Colston Loveland's potential to become the best TE in football!Fantasy Football Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcastsWatch FFT on YouTube
A full 2026 fantasy football mock draft turns into a masterclass in draft strategy as Ryan Wormeli, Andrew Erickson, Jake Ciely, and Nick Ercolano navigate a 12-team PPR league. The crew examines the RB/WR balance through the early rounds with Puka Nacua (WR, LA Rams) and Bijan Robinson (RB, Atlanta Falcons), as well as the value of waiting on quarterbacks like Josh Allen (Buffalo Bills) and Caleb Williams (Chicago Bears). Plus, what the risks and upsides are of attacking the TE position in the middle rounds. If you're looking for fantasy football rankings, mock draft strategy, draft values, and late-round targets, this episode offers plenty of actionable draft strategy. Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)Intro - 0:00:00Mock Draft Lobby Promo - 0:01:35Round 1 Starts - 0:02:49Round 2 - 0:06:14Round 3 - 0:08:40Round 4 - 0:11:45Round 5 - 0:15:13Round 6 - 0:19:03Quince - 0:20:49Round 7 - 0:22:00Round 8 - 0:24:49Round 9 - 0:28:55Round 10 - 0:36:12Final Rounds - 0:37:19Colston Loveland Signed Bears Jersey Giveaway - 0:43:56Draft Analysis & Final Thoughts - 0:44:18Subscribe to the Tailgate - 0:56:50Outro - 0:57:06 Helpful Links: 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/ The Tailgate Podcast - The Tailgate is your home for the latest NFL news, reactions, and storylines from around the league. From breaking news and roster moves to the biggest games, players, and conversations shaping the season, the FantasyPros team breaks down what matters most across the NFL. Check it out wherever you listen to podcasts or on The Tailgate YouTube Channel - youtube.com/@TailgateNFL 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.
Detroit Lions center Cade Mays suffered a small broken bone in his wrist and will miss eight to ten weeks, immediately reshaping Detroit's center plan. Seth McLaughlin handled most first-team snaps today and Juice Scruggs reenters the competition once healthy, while the quarterback room tightens after Teddy Bridgewater stepped away. How serious is Cade Mays's injury and what is the timeline? Cade Mays is out eight to ten weeks with a wrist fracture, per Ian Rapoport, and the Detroit Lions will treat it as a significant in-season absence. Head coach Dan Campbell declined to give a timeline but said Mays would be back for the playoffs. As Jeff Risdon noted on the Detroit Lions Podcast, this is a major setback for an inexperienced interior line that was counting on Mays's early run-game power and communication. The most logical roster move is injured reserve with designation to return. Expecting Mays back after the bye is the early speculation. The takeaway is firm, the Lions must build cohesion without their best center for the first stretch of 2026. Who snaps the ball now for the Detroit Lions? Seth McLaughlin, Detroit Lions undrafted rookie center, took the majority of first-team reps today, and Detroit Lions center Juice Scruggs returns to that competition when his soft-tissue issue clears. Both will get evaluated with first-team work. McLaughlin is quick, smart, and agile, but undersized, and the jump from third-team work to facing Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill and Detroit Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson showed early. He settled in with some wins and some losses, a work in progress. Scruggs, currently out for Thursday, started at center for the Houston Texans in the first half of 2024 before injuries moved him to guard. He was better at center than guard, and once healthy he will get a real look to outplay McLaughlin. Expect the staff to toggle reps to find the cleanest protections and run fits. What does Teddy Bridgewater stepping away mean for the QB room? Josh Dobbs is now the primary backup to Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff, with undrafted rookie Luke Altmyer behind him. Depth if the backup must play is a concern. Jeff Risdon said he likes Dobbs personally and believes he gets it, but added that if Dobbs has to play, he is not feeling great about that. On Luke Altmyer, Risdon described the camp you would expect from an undrafted rookie with promise and a lot of work to do. The message is clear, Goff's health is paramount, and the staff needs clean centers to keep the operation on schedule. Can the offense still fire without Cade Mays? Yes, the offense remains good, but its ceiling drops without Cade Mays anchoring the interior. Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta flashed again and Jared Goff looked great overall, though he did throw a pick. The line has bright spots. Detroit Lions left guard Christian Mahogany has run away with the job and looked very good again. Detroit Lions right guard Tate Ratledge is steady in year two, but losing Mays removes a veteran support hub between him and rookie right tackle Blake Miller. Miller needs more consistency and was beaten at times by Aidan Hutchinson, Detroit Lions edge rusher DJ Wonnum, and defensive end Ahmed Hassanein. Detroit Lions left tackle Taylor Decker's limited practice time last year showed how missed reps hurt cohesion, and Jeff Risdon stressed that five playing as one matters. With Mays out, the Lions must fast-track center continuity to keep a strong offense from slipping. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #cademays #sethmclaughlin #juicescruggs #jaredgoff #samlaporta #aidanhutchinson #djwonnum #alimmcneill #blakemiller #tateratledge #christianmahogany #taylordecker #joshdobbs #teddybridgewater #ahmedhassanein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Updated Dynasty TE Rankings & Tiers before the 2026 NFL preseason begins.
Jahmyr Gibbs signed a three-year extension with the Detroit Lions that makes him the NFL's highest paid running back by average annual value. As Jeff Risdon reported live, the deal can reach $75,750,000 with $51,500,000 guaranteed, ending any contract chatter and securing Detroit's most explosive skill player. What exactly did the Detroit Lions pay Jahmyr Gibbs? The Lions committed to three years, up to $75,750,000 with $51,500,000 guaranteed. Jeff Risdon also noted the structure as three years 67.5 that includes 51.5 guaranteed and can reach 75.75. That places Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs at the top of the position on a per-year basis. How did the market set up this number? Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor signed this morning for two years and $44,000,000, and Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson was referenced at up to $75,000,000. Detroit waited for others to set the market, then finalized Gibbs at the top without acrimony or (much) drama. Why was there never real tension around this deal? There was no standoff and no acrimony. Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell showed no stress at camp's open, and Gibbs missing early practices did not change the tone. As Jeff Risdon explained, the Lions expected a deal and let the market finalize first, then closed it quickly. This was not a drawn-out negotiation. The team and player remained aligned, Detroit moved decisively once comparable numbers were public, and they eliminated a distraction before it could dominate press conferences. Quarterback Jared Goff will not field contract questions about his running back anymore. How does this fit the Lions' roster-building strategy? Detroit pays its core and keeps windows open with smart term. The Lions have already invested in right tackle Penei Sewell, defensive tackle Alim McNeill, edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson, linebacker Jack Campbell, safety Kirby Joseph, and tight end Sam LaPorta stands out as a logical next extension candidate. As Jeff Risdon noted, shorter deals deliver more control, more bonuses, and better player leverage, a trend popularized by Kirk Cousins. Gibbs is 24, and his run plus receiving profile matches the modern value proposition. Detroit Lions running back Jabari Small has flashed in camp, but Gibbs does things that cannot be coached or diagrammed. That is why Detroit prioritized him and why his number sits atop a quickly moving market. What does this mean for 2026 expectations? Detroit must win at the highest level. Jeff Risdon said this is Detroit's best chance to win the NFC, with the Rams, Seahawks, Chicago, Green Bay, and San Francisco providing real competition. Health and one poor offensive coordinator hire last year were the recent obstacles, not talent. Gibbs changes outcomes. As Risdon put it, he can turn any play into a big play from anywhere on the field. The Detroit Lions Podcast take is straightforward, and the contract confirms it: Detroit secured a championship-caliber core, and the highest-paid running back in the NFL by AAV is a central pillar of that push. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #jahmyrgibbs #three-yearextension #highest-paidrunningback #51.5millionguaranteed #75.75million #averageannualvaluerecord #jonathantaylorcontract #bijanrobinsonreference #dancampbell #jaredgoff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fantasy Football show for Aug 5, 2026. Which tight ends are being overvalued for the 2026 fantasy football season? Top 10 TE rankings countdown and most improved offenses on today's show! Find out who Andy, Mike, and Jason are targeting and avoiding in fantasy football drafts. Manage your redraft, keeper, and dynasty fantasy football teams with the #1 fantasy football podcast. 2026 ULTIMATE DRAFT KIT is available now at UltimateDraftKit.com Get MEGALASHOW tickets at BallersLive.com (00:00) Intro (03:40) Improved offenses (08:40) NFL News (15:10) Top 10 TEs (15:50) Travis Kelce (20:25) Kyle Pitts (23:45) Sam LaPorta (26:45) Tyler Kraft (30:40) Harold Fannin Jr. (35:45) George Kittle (40:00) Tyler Warren (41:20) Colston Loveland (45:35) Trey McBride (48:45) Brock Bowers (55:00) Sleeper TEs Connect with the show: Subscribe on YouTube Visit us on the Web Support the Show Follow on X Follow on Instagram Join our Discord Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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
On this episode of Talking Grit, the guys are joined by 8-time Emmy winner and Bleav in Lions co-host Trevor Thompson. Drawing from over 25 years of covering Detroit sports, Trevor breaks down what makes the Motor City fanbase so unique, why he jumped into the podcasting world, and his core expectations and worries for the team this season. Finally, the boys play a high-stakes game of "Smash It or Trash It," debating everything from Jared Goff's preseason playing time to future contract extensions for Jahmyr Gibbs, Sam LaPorta, and Brian Branch before the regular season kicks off against the Saints. Bleav in Lions - Spotify or Apple Podcast Watch us on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TalkingGrit Join the discussion on Reddit: r/Talkinggritpodcast Follow us on X: @talkinggritpod | Jason | Jacob Find us on Facebook: Talking Grit Page Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tom Strachan and Andrew Erickson jump into another FFPC Superflex Best Ball draft with $100,000 on the line and break down every pick, every strategy, and every key decision along the way. This episode covers everything from elite quarterback strategy and Zero RB roster construction to stacking, tight end premium tactics, and the latest NFL training camp news impacting fantasy football drafts. Along the way they discuss Drake Maye's QB1 upside, Brock Bowers' ceiling in TE Premium, whether Zero RB can still win tournaments, and the biggest values available throughout the FFPC draft room. Whether you're drafting FFPC, Underdog, DraftKings, or preparing for your home Superflex league, this episode is packed with actionable draft strategy and player analysis. Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Drake Maye QB1? - 0:00:20 JSN & Brock Bowers - 0:02:27 2026 Best Ball Strategy - 0:04:00 FantasyPros Draft Assistant - 0:05:18 AJ Brown - 0:07:38 Brock Purdy & Drake London - 0:09:38 Josh Allen vs Drake Maye - 0:11:15 Tyler Shough - 0:12:39 Tyler Warren - 0:15:00 Jordan Love - 0:16:40 Daniel Jones - 0:18:34 Malik Nabers - 0:19:43 Omarion Hampton & AJ Brown in Round 1 and 2? - 0:21:38 Tetairoa McMillan - 0:22:24 Harold Fannin - 0:25:24 Sam LaPorta - 0:26:56 Kyle Pitts - 0:30:00 Bucky Irving vs Breece Hall - 0:31:15 Christian Watson - 0:33:27 Jaylen Warren - 0:35:00 FantasyPros YouTube Channel - 0:35:56 Tony Pollard & Rachaad White - 0:36:45 Zero RB Tactics - 0:38:00 RJ Harvey - 0:40:19 Jakobi Meyers - 0:42:35 Tyrone Tracy & Ricky Pearsall - 0:43:54 Xavier Worthy - 0:46:30 FantasyPros Discord - 0:48:30 Chig Okonkwo - 0:49:25 Dylan Sampson & Keaton Mitchell - 0:50:48 KC Concepcion - 0:52:25 Jonah Coleman - Handcuff Strategy - 0:53:23 Brandon Aiyuk - 0:56:22 Jets RB2 Situation - 0:58:05 Gunnar Helm & Travis Hunter - 1:00:58 Oronde Gadsden and Brenton Strange Temperature Check - 1:02:26 Ray Davis - 1:05:38 Jaydon Blue & Germie Bernard - 1:09:25 Darnell Washington - 1:10:18 JJ McCarthy - 1:12:10 Eli Raridon - 1:14:56 Elijah Sarratt & Isaiah Davis - 1:16:30 Carson Wentz - 1:17:57 Roster Reviews and Draft Recap - 1:18:20 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.
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
Send us Fan MailWELCOME TO THE NEWEST EPISODE OF THE FROM WHISTLE TO WHISTLE PODCAST ON THE DYNASTY DNA PODCASTING NETWORK!! This show will feature the Host of The Dynasty DNA Podcasting Network TJ Blake, Dynasty DNA Team Member and Co-Founder Ty Blake, Dynasty DNA team member and Four Corners Radio Founder Mike Shanoudi, And Dynasty DNA team member Justin Tessier! Join us for this fun and factual dynasty show every week where the guys will be rewarded and deducted points based off their arguments on certain dynasty fantasy football questions! The one who ends up with the most points at the end of every episode will be declared the winner! In this episode the guys have all things TE debate! They talk about things such as why Sam Laporta & Kyle Pitts both are sell candidates? We also talk is Gunnar Helm a better value than Oronde Gadsden? Finally, are two 1st enough for Tyler Warren in TE Premium! It's a great episode so tune in with us, have a few laughs, and let's get you on your way to dynasty championship in 2026!!!! DNA Strand Crew on Discord Free to Join Just Click This Link!!https://discord.gg/rFAyWzn8Join the DNA Strand Crew on Twitterhttps://mobile.twitter.com/DynastyDNA_Subscribe to The Dynasty DNA YouTube Channel(9) Dynasty DNA Fantasy Football Podcast - YouTubeFollow The DNA Guys On TwitterTJ Blake https://twitter.com/TJBlakeDNATy Blake https://mobile.twitter.com/DynastyDnaTyMichael Shanoudi (1) Michael “angry all the time” Shanoudi (@Shanu471) / XJustin Tessier (1) Justin Tessier (@Tessierja91) / X
With Lions Training Camp underway, your Fantasy Football Draft is now on the clock! Fantasy expert, Chad Parsons tells you where and when you'll need to pull the trigger if you hope to lock down the most impactful Lions players in the game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jeff Ratcliffe previews the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers for fantasy football purposes in 2026. He kicks things off in Detroit by basking in the greatness of Jahmyr Gibbs and Amon-Ra St. Brown, breaks down Jameson Williams' ceiling/floor combination, talks about why Sam LaPorta is risky in the middle rounds, and why Jared Goff is better for superflex than 1QB. Jeff then heads to Green Bay to discuss the value at wide receiver and why Matthew Golden is more interesting than Jayden Reed, Tucker Kraft's outlook following his injury, why Jordan Love is also better in superflex than 1QB, and why he isn't concerned about Josh Jacobs' offseason off-field troubles. Get Jeff's content: FTN Fantasy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This is Episode 1,000 for the Establish The Run podcast. Thank you to our listeners for all of your support throughout the years.Adam Levitan discusses the latest risers and fallers in the best ball market over the last week. He shares his take on each player's situation and how he's approaching them in drafts.In this episode, we discuss:Reverse course on Malik Nabers?Tyquan Thornton, Chiefs WR3?Sam LaPorta health updateHouston's backfieldJets RB2 spotLinks mentioned in the episode:Market Monday: June 27Silva's 2026 WR TiersThorn's 2026 OL RankingsWant ETR on your team this season? Our 2026 NFL Best Ball product has you covered with:Real-Time RankingsResearch & Analysis ArticlesDraft Strategy ContentDraft LivestreamsDiscord CommunityQ&As with ETR TeamSubscribe now at https://subscribe.establishtherun.com/nflbestball/DraftKings Best Ball: Draft One, Get OneEnter DraftKings' $20M Best Ball contest for $25 and you'll receive a bonus ticket to play a second Best Ball draft for free. Available to all DraftKings customers.Sign Up Now! https://dkng.co/ETRBestBallGambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Help is available for problem gambling. Call (888) 789-7777 or visit [ccpg.org](http://ccpg.org) (CT).18+ in most eligible states, but age varies by jurisdiction. Eligibility restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. 1 per customer. Must enter a lineup into the NFL Best Ball $20M Headliner Contest. $25 entry fee. Bonus issued as 1 ticket to NFL Best Ball $20M Headliner Contest. Ticket reward is site credit valid for use only on NFL Best Ball $20M Headliner Contest. Ticket reward is single-use and expires at contest lock on 9/9/26. See terms at https://www.draftkings.com/promotions. Ends 9/9/26 at contest lock. Sponsored by DraftKings.FREE NEWSLETTER: Tired of attention-seeking hot takes? Get the highest-quality fantasy football analysis in your inbox, FREE: https://establishtherun.kit.com/emailDFS OPTIMIZER: Sign up for THE SOLVER for access to the software we think fantasy players need to win: https://thesolver.com/?ref=etrSPORTSBOOK OFFERS: We've partnered with several major sportsbook outlets to help supply you with the best offers in the industry and ensure you're maximizing your bankroll from the start: https://establishtherun.com/offers/FOLLOW US: Check out our social media channels for FREE fantasy football & DFS videos, analysis, and more: https://linktr.ee/establishtherun
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Dan Campbell must nail the Drew Petzing offensive coordinator hire so the offense carries the Detroit Lions in 2026. As Michael Grey said on the latest edition of The Grey Area, the offense has the toys and the quarterback to be elite, so execution, cohesion, and health have to match the talent. Can the Lions avoid another position group wipeout? Yes, spreading the inevitable injuries across the roster is essential to prevent a fatal hole. As Michael Grey emphasized, the secondary is already unsettled with cornerback Terrion Arnold, Detroit Lions, no longer with the team and safety Kerby Joseph, Detroit Lions, an ongoing question. Grey added a long-view bonus: stop the offseason attrition surprises. He cited the unexpected center Frank Ragnow, Detroit Lions, retirement two years ago and the Arnold saga this year as examples of presumed starters vanishing late in the calendar. The 2027 wish is simple, keep the assumed starting 22 intact through to camp. Will Hank Fraley get the offensive line ready to lead? He has to, because the offense must lead this team. Offensive line coach Hank Fraley inherits premium pieces, including Penei Sewell but he also has to develop newer linemen and get them game-ready. Grey backed the plan with clarity, the right guard stabilized late last year and Sewell moving to left tackle presents challenges he is comfortable with. None of it means anything until pads go on, but the standard is clear, Fraley needs to be that dude and keep the front five tight and right so everything else in the offense functions. How should the defense change its usage and packages? Shift out of heavy three-linebacker looks and lean into nickel and other sub packages. Grey said the Lions ran more base three-linebacker than anyone and that cannot continue given the secondary churn and lack of a do-everything hybrid, there is no Nick Emmanwori type on this roster. Defensive coordinator Sheppard must solve the edge spot opposite edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson, Detroit Lions, and use personnel-driven answers to disguise coverages. Grey expects a year-two jump for Sheppard too, growth is not just for players. How often Detroit lives in nickel and dime, and how those subs hold up, will define defensive viability. Did Dan Campbell get it right with Drew Petzing and the offensive core? It needs to be right. Grey was blunt, he did not like the hire at first but wants to be wrong, and the bond between quarterback Jared Goff, Detroit Lions, and offensive coordinator Drew Petzing must be real and collaborative. The arsenal is loaded, tight end Sam LaPorta, Detroit Lions, was declared fully available for camp this week, wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions, remains the engine, and running back Jameer Gibbs, Detroit Lions, is the focal point. Running back Isaiah Pacheco, Detroit Lions, on a one-year deal after two injury-plagued seasons, must stay healthy as the reliable backup and enable two-back looks. Beyond him, running back Sione Vaki, Detroit Lions, is uncertain depth. As Michael Grey said, keep Gibbs fresh, add multiplicity with Pacheco, and let Petzing's structure unlock MVP-type production from Goff. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #jaredgoff #jahmyrgibbs #amon-rast.brown #samlaporta #isaiahpacheco #frankragnow #panaysewell #taylordecker #aidanhutchinson #kirbyjoseph #terrionarnold #hankfraley #drewpetzing #jeffrisdon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Grading your dynasty fantasy football trades from last week. Did you win or lose?
Scott Bogman and Pat Fitzmaurice answer listener questions on Dynasty Double Coverage, breaking down dynasty fantasy football trades, rookie draft strategy, roster construction, rebuild moves, and win-now decisions before training camp buzz starts shifting player values. The guys discuss which running backs to target before camp, including Kyren Williams, D’Andre Swift, Bucky Irving, Josh Jacobs, Jaylen Warren, Christian McCaffrey, Derrick Henry, David Montgomery, and Rachaad White. They also break down rookie draft picks, rebuild strategy, tight end values, Travis Kelce as a one-year rental, Tyler Warren vs. Sam LaPorta, Travis Hunter’s value, buying low on distressed assets, and whether contenders should push chips in for elite players. Plus, Bogman and Fitz answer questions on players like Jadarian Price, Makai Lemon, Jordan Tyson, K.C. Concepcion, Omar Cooper Jr., Denzel Boston, Ty Simpson, Quinshon Judkins, Drake Maye, Xavier Worthy, Ricky Pearsall, DJ Moore, DK Metcalf, C.J. Stroud, Brock Bowers, Mark Andrews, Kenneth Walker, Ashton Jeanty, and more. Timestamps (may be off due to ads):Intro - 0:00:00Training Camps are opening - 0:00:31Fixing My RB2 Spot - 0:01:371.06 & 1.08, What Do I Do? - 0:08:10Drake Maye or Judkins in 1QB? - 0:13:30League Tycoon - 0:17:47What Do I Need To Compete? - 0:18:48Rachaad White, Temperature Check? - 0:24:20BettingPros College YouTube Channel - 0:27:05I'm a Contender, Do I Still Keep 27 Picks? - 0:27:41Laporta, Kincaid & Likely, Who Do I Move? - 0:31:02Bounceback Candidates - 0:32:41Which Broncos RB to Target? - 0:36:221.03 for mid-to-late 27 1st and 2.07 this year? - 0:36:59Chase & Burden for Odunze + Picks? - 0:37:58Will CJ Stroud Suck this Year? - 0:40:33FantasyPros Discord - 0:42:27Nuclear Rebuild Advice - 0:42:56What Do I Need To Compete? Four 27 1sts in the bank - 0:45:07Time To Rebuild? - 0:48:08Which QB To Target in 1QB? - 0:50:13Trade Kenneth Walker & Picks for Ashton Jeanty? - 0:53:30 Helpful Links: League Tycoon - League Tycoon is the official dynasty fantasy partner of the FantasyPros DynastyFootball Podcast. League Tycoon has tools for serious dynasty leagues: slow auction drafts with20-plus players at once, trade auctions, draft lotteries, compensatory picks, and league historyimport. Standard dynasty leagues are free for everyone. And for contract dynasty leagues, usepromo code PROS to get your first season free. 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! Join us on 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/chatSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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 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. Dash Dog Food: This episode is brought to you by DASH Dog Food.Compared to figuring out who you’re going to draft, your dog’s food should be a much easierdecision. DASH is a fresher, more transparent approach to dog food, made with grass-fed beefand organic chicken from humanely raised animals. Most fresh dog food brands stop at “human-grade,” but DASH goes further by telling you where the protein comes from. There are no antibiotics, no added hormones, and no fillers — just clean protein you can feel good about serving.Get 60% off your first box when you use code FANTASYPROS at dashdogfood.com/FANTASYPROS. That’s dashdogfood.com/FANTASYPROS, code FANTASYPROS, for 60% off your first box.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Undrafted quarterback Luke Altmyer is the only Detroit Lions rookie free agent with a realistic path to the 53, and he profiles as a practice-squad lock while the staff decides on carrying two or three quarterbacks. Roster spots are scarce, so most UDFAs are competing for developmental roles on the practice squad. Is Luke Altmyer a lock for the Detroit Lions roster? Luke Altmyer, quarterback, Detroit Lions, locks down the practice squad and stays in the QB pipeline, while the 53 hinges on whether Detroit carries a QB3. As Jeff Risdon noted on the Detroit Lions Podcast Daily DLP, there are only three quarterbacks in camp and Altmyer ‘wins from the pocket,' mirroring the style of quarterback Jared Goff stylistically, and has enough arm and toughness to run the offense. Altmyer absorbed some hellacious hits at Illinois, so taking fewer hits is a growth point. The staff will decide between keeping two on the 53 with Altmyer as the emergency elevation, or rostering three. Either way, he stays in Detroit. What must defensive end Anthony Lucas show to make the 53? Anthony Lucas must add a Plan B move and finish plays he already wins to crack the 53. Lucas' all-or-nothing first move on college tape and the need to raise his floor will augment his chances. The finishing mandate is explicit: he posted three sacks in four years of college football, and that production must jump to justify a roster spot in a deep edge room. Technique, sequencing rushes, and converting pressures into sacks decide his fate. Practice squad is the baseline, with upward mobility if he stacks finishes in preseason. Which UDFAs look like immediate practice-squad value? Several fit clear developmental lanes. Eric O'Neil, edge rusher, Detroit Lions, is a compact power rusher with outsized production, logging 35 sacks and 110 QB pressures across four-plus college seasons at LIU, James Madison, and Rutgers. He sets a sturdy edge for his size and profiles as a situational rush piece to cultivate. DB Amaris Brown brings ball skills and a my-ball mentality after six years of college, flashing takeaway instincts in camp. He must prove he can play special teams consistently to earn that slot or reserve corner spot. Eric Hunter, linebacker, Detroit Lions, was deployed like a do-everything attacker at Morgan State, blitzing and flowing downhill at 220 pounds. As Risdon detailed, he is an athletic, aggressive fit for a developmental hybrid linebacker role, tracking as a prime practice-squad stash for 2026 with an eye on contributing in 2027. Who are the longest shots and what numbers define their uphill climb? Miller Kitselman, tight end, Detroit Lions, must fix the hands and length concerns to stick. He recorded five drops on 27 targets and has arms under 32 inches despite being 6-foot-5, which shows up in blocking and catch radius. With tight ends Sam LaPorta, Brock Wright, and Tyler Conklin ahead, Kitselman needs a standout camp to seize the practice-squad TE spot. Martin Priestley, offensive lineman, Detroit Lions, is transitioning inside after over a thousand snaps at both left and right tackle at Illinois and sits just under 6-foot-3. The critical stat from Jeff Risdon: 54 assessed penalties in four years, including 24 in one season, a habit he must correct to advance. De'Shawn Rucker, cornerback, is an aggressive tackler whose size was misperceived by fans; he measured 5-foot-9 and a quarter at USF's pro day. He needs to win on special teams and in slot reps to earn a developmental look. Depth at defensive tackle also matters, with defensive tackle J.R. Tufele, Detroit Lions, and defensive tackle Tylik Williams, Detroit Lions, shaping the interior competition. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #lionstrainingcamp #udfa #lukealtmyer #anthonylucas #erico'neil #amarisbrown #erichunter #millerkitselman #martinpriestley #shawrucker #jaredgoff #teddybridgewater #samlaporta #brockwright #tylerconklin #j.r.tufele #tylikwilliams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Daily DLP previews the Lions' tight end room, which could already be set ahead of training camp. Is Sam LaPorta fully cleared and what does it mean for the Detroit Lions offense? Yes. Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is fully cleared to participate in training camp after a microdiscectomy for his back. As Jeff Risdon noted, the procedure carries some recurrence risk, but LaPorta's efficient production, route versatility and red-zone finishing restore a core option for quarterback Jared Goff in Detroit's NFL-best skill group. LaPorta is the clear number one tight end in Detroit. He functions as the offense's chain mover and a red-zone target alongside Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs. Game plans will flex week to week, with some games funneling to LaPorta near the top of the pecking order based on coverage. Who is TE2 right now, Tyler Conklin or Brock Wright? Tyler Conklin holds the higher receiving ceiling and overtakes Brock Wright if Detroit gets the New York Jets version of Conklin. If Conklin mirrors his Chargers stint, Brock Wright retains the role. As Jeff Risdon put it, Conklin's upside as a mover and flex option can bump Wright to TE3 if Conklin is right. Detroit Lions tight end Brock Wright's last three seasons tell a consistent story: 13 catches, 91 yards, 1 touchdown; 13 catches, 100 yards, 2 touchdowns; and last year 14 catches, 108 yards, and 2 touchdowns. He is 27, smart and crafty, but lacks athletic dynamism. Risdon added that Wright's run-blocking has graded around the bottom of the top tier to the middle tier range for tight ends. Detroit Lions tight end Tyler Conklin, 30, is listed at 6-3, 248. Risdon relayed that Conklin's absence from minicamp appeared excused after conversations with the tight ends coach and offensive coordinator Drew Petzing. Conklin thrived as a pass catcher with the Jets but struggled with the Chargers under Jim Harbaugh, including one bad early day that soured the fit. When right, Conklin can split out, motion, and complement LaPorta in two tight end sets, even if inline is not his strength. Which depth tight ends have a real path to the 53 or practice squad? After the top three, the group is chasing one realistic practice squad spot. Risdon gave Horton the early edge because he has been in the building and can also play some fullback. Detroit also has Miller Kitselman as a UDFA and Thomas Gordon in camp. Detroit Lions wide receiver Jackson Meeks is practicing at tight end, but at 6-2, 218 he is undersized for NFL in-line work and, per Risdon, visibly smaller than Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa. TeSlaa is a big-bodied wide receiver, not a tight end, and remains a wide receiver assignment despite his frame. Will Drew Petzing feature two or three tight end sets in Detroit? Expect frequent two tight end looks, with three tight end packages possible even though none appeared in minicamp. Petzing used three tight ends in Arizona, and in Cleveland he deployed two tight ends as window dressing to feed Odell Beckham Jr., Jarvis Landry and Nick Chubb. That history fits with Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff's strength in distributing to the best matchup. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #samlaporta #jaredgoff #amon-rast.brown #jahmyrgibbs #brockwright #tylerconklin #isaacteslaa #jacksonmeeks #drewpetzing #lionstrainingcamp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Detroit Lions cut cornerback Terrion Arnold to eliminate a season-long distraction and build around playable depth at corner. The legal case, including a million dollar bond and interstate court travel, limited availability and focus. As Scott Bischoff said, the timing and transparency issues pointed to a commissioner's exempt-list outcome anyway. Why did the Detroit Lions cut Terrion Arnold now? Detroit acted to remove a major distraction and move forward with players who can practice and play. Cornerback Terrion Arnold, Detroit Lions, faced kidnapping and robbery charges, a million dollar bond, and repeated travel for court, which prevented full investment in football. As Scott Bischoff noted, the post-hearing timing and a lack of full transparency pushed Detroit to act, and Arnold was headed for the commissioner's exempt list regardless. Kelvin Sheppard had already said Arnold was falling behind, and Russell Brown added that if teams truly wanted Arnold, a trade, waiver claim, or quick signing would have happened. Can the Detroit Lions cornerback room hold up without Terrion Arnold? Yes, it can function with veteran competence and real competition. Cornerback Roger McCreary, Detroit Lions, profiles as the starting nickel, cornerback Rock Ya-Sin, Detroit Lions, becomes a key outside option, and cornerback DJ Reed, Detroit Lions, settles the CB1 matchups when healthy. Rookies cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr., Detroit Lions, and cornerback Keith Abney, Detroit Lions, compete to seize CB2 or rotational roles, with Thomas Harper and others in the mix. Russ Brown pointed out that Rock Ya-Sin posted a career-high nine pass deflections last season and allowed only 28 receptions for 274 yards, and even as a rookie he started 13 games and allowed 46 receptions. For context, Amik Robertson gave up 70 receptions, almost 900 yards and 8 touchdowns last year. Detroit does not need rookies to play every snap in September. How will Detroit's front four and defensive plan protect the secondary? Increased pressure and flexible personnel shorten coverage snaps. Edge Aidan Hutchinson, Detroit Lions, teams with defensive tackle Tylek Williams, Detroit Lions, defensive tackle Alim McNeill, Detroit Lions, and edge Dorsey Moore, Detroit Lions, to generate the heat missing last year. Expect more nickel and dime once safety Brian Branch, Detroit Lions, returns and safety Kirby Joseph, Detroit Lions, is full go. As Russell Brown said, early in the season Detroit can lean a bit more on base with linebackers Jack Campbell, Malcolm Rodriguez, Dorsey Barnes, Jimmy Rolder and Trevor Nowaski until the safety room stabilizes. Coach Kelvin Sheppard has the bodies to mix packages. What should fans expect from Drew Petzing's offense? A more assertive, gap-heavy run game that marries to play action. Offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, Detroit Lions, will feature duo, pin-pull and trap concepts that fit running back Isaiah Pacheco, Detroit Lions, better than heavy zone. Tackle Penei Sewell, Detroit Lions, operates on the left, while the right side grows with tackle Blake Miller, Detroit Lions, and guard Tate Ratledge, Detroit Lions, plus guard Cade Mays, Detroit Lions. Quarterback Jared Goff, Detroit Lions, benefits from defined run looks and intermediate play action. Offensive sleeper Tight end Tyler Conklin, Detroit Lions, gives Detroit a vetted third-down and red-zone option, stabilizes 12 and 13 personnel, and eases early load if tight end Sam LaPorta, Detroit Lions, is limited. Defensive sleeper Defensive tackle Skyler Gibbs Howard, Detroit Lions, as a true three-tech, uses quickness to penetrate and disrupt in camp and preseason, complementing Mekhi Wingo, Detroit Lions. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #terrionarnold #rogermccreary #rockya-sin #djreed #ennisrakestrawjr. #keithabney #aidanhutchinson #tylekwilliams #alimmcneill #brianbranch #kirbyjoseph #isaiahpacheco #jaredgoff #tylerconklin #drewpetzing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The NFC has seen plenty of changes this offseason, and we're catching you up on everything you need to know for 2026 fantasy football! Adam and Jamey break down the biggest storylines from around the conference and what they mean for your fantasy drafts.We discuss the latest injury updates on Giants stars Malik Nabers and Cam Skattebo, including where we're comfortable drafting them. We also dive into Kyler Murray's move to the Vikings and what it could mean for Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and Minnesota's offense.Plus, we break down what the Lions' new offensive coordinator, Drew Petzing, could mean for Sam LaPorta, discuss Caleb Williams entering Year 3 and Luther Burden's fantasy potential with the Bears, and hit several other NFC storylines that could shape the 2026 fantasy football season.
What does the perfect fantasy football draft look like in 2026? Chris Welsh is joined by Derek Brown and Jake Ciely to build the ultimate fantasy football draft blueprint by selecting their favorite value pick in every round! From first-round stars like Puka Nacua, James Cook, AJ Brown, and Chase Brown to league-winning sleepers such as Parker Washington, Quentin Johnston, Josh Downs, Jonathan Brooks, and Stefon Diggs, the crew breaks down the best targets at every stage of your draft. Whether you're preparing for redraft leagues, half-PPR formats, or looking for draft strategy advice, this episode gives you a round-by-round roadmap to dominate your fantasy football draft. Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Round 1 - 0:03:58 Round 2 - 0:11:52 Round 3 - 0:18:43 Round 4 - 0:23:54 FantasyPros Draft Wizard - 0:29:01 Round 5 - 0:29:43 Round 6 - 0:33:35 Round 7 - 0:40:27 DASH Dog Food - 0:45:52 Round 8 - 0:46:45 Round 9 - 0:50:01 Round 10 - 0:54:05 Hard Rock Bet - 0:57:17 Rounds 11-14 - 0:59:26 Outro - 1:07:05 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. Dash Dog Food: This episode is brought to you by DASH Dog Food.Compared to figuring out who you’re going to draft, your dog’s food should be a much easierdecision. DASH is a fresher, more transparent approach to dog food, made with grass-fed beefand organic chicken from humanely raised animals. Most fresh dog food brands stop at “human-grade,” but DASH goes further by telling you where the protein comes from. There are no antibiotics, no added hormones, and no fillers — just clean protein you can feel good about serving.Get 60% off your first box when you use code FANTASYPROS at dashdogfood.com/FANTASYPROS. That’s dashdogfood.com/FANTASYPROS, code FANTASYPROS, for 60% off your first box.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We kick things off by looking at the key stats that matter most for evaluating fantasy tight ends (2:00), then cover the latest news and notes (10:50) before diving into our tiers. We discuss why Colston Loveland cracks Heath's Tier 1 (17:35), the value of Harold Fannin Jr. and Tucker Kraft in Tiers 2-3 (26:30), and whether Kyle Pitts and Sam LaPorta belong among the elite options (36:40).Later, we break down George Kittle coming off an injury and Isaiah Likely's move to the Giants (50:10), debate whether Mark Andrews is primed for a bounce-back season (56:03), and highlight Tier 5 options including Oronde Gadsden II, Brenton Strange, and Hunter Henry (58:00). We wrap things up with Tier 6, discussing T.J. Hockenson and Evan Engram (1:01:41) and where they fit into your 2026 fantasy football draft strategy.Fantasy Football Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcastsWatch FFT on YouTube SUBSCRIBE to FFT Dynasty on AppleFOLLOW FFT Dynasty on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aHlmMJw1m8FareKybdNfG?si=8487e2f9611b4438&nd=1
The Detroit Lions have the top-end talent to win a championship. PFSN's Top 100 lists seven Lions, with offensive tackle Penei Sewell at No. 4, edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson at 12, running back Jahmyr Gibbs at 18, and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown at 20. Health, execution, and timely plays must now match that talent. How many Lions made PFSN's Top 100, and who headlines it? Seven Detroit Lions made the list, led by offensive tackle Penei Sewell at No. 4 as OT1, edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson at 12, running back Jahmyr Gibbs at 18, and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown at 20. That is four Lions in the top 20. Quarterback Jared Goff is No. 53 and QB10, tight end Sam LaPorta is No. 87, and linebacker Jack Campbell is No. 95 as LB4. As Jeff Risdon noted, PFN's linebacker impact score had Jack Campbell No. 1 among linebackers in 2025. PFSN also notes Sam LaPorta missed eight games in 2025, yet his 54.3 receiving yards per game was his best per-game mark since his Pro Bowl rookie season in 2023. Why is left vs right tackle value overblown? Jeff Risdon emphasized that while Penei Sewell is moving to left tackle, elite edges attack both sides. Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher T. J. Watt rarely rushes against left tackles, Houston Texans edge rusher Will Anderson often works over right tackles, and Cleveland Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett moves around. Does star power alone win the Super Bowl? No. Team health, execution, and key plays matter more than raw star counts. The defending champion Seattle Seahawks and the Super Bowl runner-up New England Patriots were not among the most represented teams on the Top 100 list. Seattle's core callouts on PFSN included wide receiver Jackson Smith-Njigba, defensive lineman Leonard Williams, and quarterback Sam Darnold at No. 71 as QB12. They won with health and timely defense. Detroit's takeaway is clear, as Risdon said, talent is there, but game-deciding plays must follow. What do the rankings say about quarterback Jared Goff and Detroit's offense? Quarterback Jared Goff at No. 53 and QB10 confirms he is not holding the Detroit Lions back. As Jeff Risdon stated, Goff is very good at what he is asked to do. Detroit does not ask him to run RPOs or fire frequent tight-window throws, and within that structure he wins. Risdon added that if the Seattle Seahawks can win with quarterback Sam Darnold and that supporting cast, the Lions can finish the job with Jared Goff. The ranking validates Detroit's approach, provided the offense sustains health and situational precision. How do the Lions stack up against the NFC North? Detroit leads the division with seven Top 100 players. Green Bay has four, Chicago has three, and Minnesota has two, reinforcing that the Lions possess the division's deepest top-end core. Green Bay's notables include quarterback Jordan Love at No. 34 as QB8, offensive tackle Zach Tom at No. 57 as OT7, and safety Xavier McKinney at No. 67 as S4. Chicago's trio features offensive tackle Darnell Wright as the top Bear, guard Joe Thuney at No. 65 as OG3, and quarterback Caleb Williams at QB15. Minnesota's two are wide receiver Justin Jefferson at No. 16 as WR4 and edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel at No. 99 as Edge12. As Risdon concluded, Detroit's talent is real, now the execution must be too. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #peneisewell #aidanhutchinson #jahmyrgibbs #amon-rast.brown #jaredgoff #samlaporta #jackcampbell #samdarnold #leonardwilliams #jacksonsmith-njigba #jordanlove #zachtom #xaviermckinney #darnellwright #justinjefferson #pfsntop100 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who are the best dynasty tight ends heading into the 2026 fantasy football season? Scott Bogman and Pat Fitzmaurice break down their complete 2026 Dynasty Tight End Tiers, debating Brock Bowers vs. Trey McBride for the TE1 crown, whether Colston Loveland already belongs among the elite, and which young tight ends are primed to explode in dynasty leagues. The guys also discuss Tyler Warren, Harold Fannin Jr., Tucker Kraft, Sam LaPorta, Kyle Pitts, Isaiah Likely, Mark Andrews, Travis Kelce, George Kittle and several dynasty sleepers you should be targeting before your startup or rookie draft. Whether you're rebuilding or chasing a championship, this episode will help you identify the tight ends to buy, sell and stash for both the short and long term. Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Pristine Auction Giveaway - 0:02:50 TE Tier 1 - 0:03:18 TE Tier 2 - 0:09:06 League Tycoon - 0:14:23 TE Tier 2 continued - 0:15:31 TE Tier 3 - 0:17:12 TE Tier 4 - 0:31:05 TE Tier 5 - 0:37:10 Hard Rock Bet - 0:41:56 Outro - 0:44:01 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) 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! Join us on 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/chatSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dave Richard is joined by special guests Jake Ciely and Bob Harris to review a fan mock draft and break down the teams! The crew dives into Round 1 (3:13), debating whether Jonathan Taylor was taken a bit too early at pick 5 while praising the value of Jaxon Smith-Njigba at No. 6. Focusing on some RBs (12:23), the guys like James Cook at 2.4 but were surprised with Cam Skattebo at the end of round 2. They continue with the standout picks and biggest concerns through four rounds, including Kyren Williams' surprising fall to Round 4 (29:48) and the risk of drafting Malik Nabers amid injury concerns. Later, they spotlight their favorite picks from Rounds 5-8, featuring Jayden Daniels in Round 6 (51:40) and Tucker Kraft's value in Round 7 (1:02:15), while explaining why Sam LaPorta in Round 5 (45:19) and rookie Makai Lemon in Round 8 (1:11:28) missed the mark. The episode wraps up with the crew revealing their favorite and least favorite teams from the mock, along with the biggest takeaways for your upcoming fantasy football draft.Fantasy Football Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcastsWatch FFT on YouTube SUBSCRIBE to FFT Dynasty on AppleFOLLOW FFT Dynasty on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aHlmMJw1m8FareKybdNfG?si=8487e2f9611b4438&nd=1
The tiers series wraps up with the position everyone loves to argue about.
How bold are Adam, Dave, and Heath willing to get for the 2026 fantasy football season? After a Patrick Mahomes injury update (3:00), Dave makes the case for David Montgomery (5:42) thriving in Houston and predicts Isaiah Likely (9:55) will finish as a top-4 fantasy tight end with the Giants. Heath fires back with bold takes of his own, including Sam LaPorta (16:28) outscoring one of fantasy's elite TEs and Zay Flowers (27:00) putting it all together in Baltimore. Is Bhayshul Tuten (30:45) a league winner? Adam thinks so. Sticking with running backs, he sees a historic season on the horizon for Jahmyr Gibbs (40:35). We finish the show with BOLD chat predictions! (46:06)Fantasy Football Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcastsWatch FFT on YouTube SUBSCRIBE to FFT Dynasty on AppleFOLLOW FFT Dynasty on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aHlmMJw1m8FareKybdNfG?si=8487e2f9611b4438&nd=1
Adam, Dave and Heath break down the fantasy football players they can't stop second-guessing ahead of 2026 drafts, helping you sort through the toughest draft-day decisions. After the latest news and notes (4:04), they dive into high-upside young running backs TreVeyon Henderson (5:42) and Jadarian Price (11:26), discussing the uncertainty surrounding both players. They also examine Cam Skattebo's (17:42) health and what it could mean for his fantasy value this season. Next, the guys debate three intriguing tight ends: Sam LaPorta (28:13), Colston Loveland (36:21), and Brock Bowers (49:12), focusing on target share, consistency, and breakout potential. The episode wraps up with DJ Moore (55:54) and whether his move to Buffalo creates more opportunity or more risk. Whether you're building your cheat sheet or searching for league-winning value, this episode will help you identify which players deserve another look before draft day.Fantasy Football Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcastsWatch FFT on YouTube SUBSCRIBE to FFT Dynasty on AppleFOLLOW FFT Dynasty on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2aHlmMJw1m8FareKybdNfG?si=8487e2f9611b4438&nd=1