FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast

Your championship starts with the first five rounds, and Jake Ciely is revealing the players he'd prioritize to kick off your 2026 fantasy football draft. Chris Welsh and Jake break down the best draft strategy for the early rounds, including why Jackson Smith-Njigba belongs in the elite WR conversation, Chase Brown's RB1 upside, Kyren Williams' safe floor, Colston Loveland's massive breakout pote...

Who's guilty of being overpriced? Who deserves a first-round pick? Judge Joey is back for another edition of Fantasy Draft Court as Andrew Erickson and Derek Brown battle over five of the biggest fantasy football debates heading into 2026 drafts. This episode features heated arguments over Christian McCaffrey, Justin Jefferson, Ladd McConkey, Tony Pollard and Travis Kelce. Each analyst presents th...

The NFL futures market is loaded with value before the season kicks off, and we're breaking down our favorite bets for every major statistical leader category. From passing yards and passing touchdowns to rushing, receiving, and touchdown leaders, Seth Woolcock and Andrew Erickson identify the best values, favorite longshots, and player props worth betting before the odds move. Timestamps: (May be...

Fantasy Football draft season is here, and this FULL PPR 2026 fantasy football mock draft is loaded with strategy, sleepers, values and bold picks. Joey P is joined by Derek Brown and special guest Mason Dodd of Fantasy Flock for a complete 12-team PPR mock draft using the FantasyPros Draft Wizard. Watch each pick unfold as the experts explain their draft strategy, debate Hero RB vs. WR-heavy buil...

Chris Welsh, Jake Ciely, and Tera Roberts reveal six players they believe are being drafted too high and could disappoint fantasy managers in 2026! The team breaks down why they are fading DJ Moore, Patrick Mahomes, CeeDee Lamb, Malik Nabers, Dalton Kincaid, and Travis Etienne based on current ADP, rankings, injury concerns, team situations, and potential downside. Are these players true bust cand...

Chris Welsh is joined by Jake Ciely and Tera Roberts to break down the toughest running back decisions you'll face during 2026 fantasy football drafts. From the elite first-round tier featuring Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs and Christian McCaffrey to the biggest mid-round values and late-round sleepers, the crew debates every major RB decision fantasy managers will have to make. Timestamps: (May be...

Who will define the 2026 fantasy football season? Joe Pisapia, Derek Brown, and Andrew Erickson each reveal their   Mount Rushmore, the four players they believe will have the biggest impact on the NFL and fantasy football this year. From league-winning running backs to MVP candidates and breakout stars, the crew plants their flags on the names you need to know before your drafts. Before unve...

Can Zero RB still win in Best Ball? Should you prioritize elite quarterbacks in Superflex? And how should you attack FFPC's unique Triflex format? Tom Strachan and Andrew Erickson jump into a live FFPC Triflex Best Ball draft, breaking down every pick while discussing roster construction, quarterback strategy, tight end premium, Zero RB, and some of their favorite fantasy football values for the 2...

Joe Pisapia is joined by Pat Fitzmaurice and Jake Ciely to break down the RBs they're hesitant to draft at current ADP. Is Ashton Jeanty being pushed too high? Has James Cook become overpriced? Should fantasy managers trust Breece Hall, De'Von Achane, Quinshon Judkins, or Aaron Jones this season? The crew also debates the Steelers' backfield between Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle before wrapping up...

Which NFL narratives are worth believing—and which ones are complete offseason overreactions? Joe Pisapia, Chris Welsh, and Seth Woolcock break down the biggest storylines heading into the 2026 NFL season, including whether the Rams deserve to be NFC favorites, if the Bengals are legitimate Super Bowl contenders, and whether Patrick Mahomes will actually be ready for Week 1. The crew also de...

Winning your fantasy football league isn't just about avoiding busts, it's about drafting players who can finish far above their ADP. Joey P is joined by Tom Strachan and Five Yard Rush's Adam Murfet to break down their favorite high-ceiling fantasy football targets for the 2026 season. From proven veterans poised for career years to breakout rookies and late-round lottery tickets, this episode hi...

Find fireworks throughout your draft! Join Joe Pisapia, Andrew Erickson and Jake Ciely for their top 10 must-have fantasy football players that they love to target. Is a No. 1 overall finish in the cards for Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence? What jumps out about Minnesota Vikings WR Jordan Addison? Plus, will Los Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton be the hero managers need? The Pros light...

Seth Woolcock and Andrew Erickson break down their favorite early NFL Week 1 bets, including spreads, totals, moneyline underdogs, and where they believe sportsbooks have already made mistakes. The duo discusses why the Cowboys could continue their dominance over the Giants, whether the Steelers are being undervalued against Atlanta, why several Week 1 unders stand out, and which underdogs offer i...

Drafts are won in the middle rounds, but they’re often lost on risky players that look like league-winners! Join Joe Pisapia, Pat Fitzmaurice and Scott Bogman for their most controversial fantasy football landmines. Are Kansas City Chiefs RB Kenneth Walker III's injury concerns worth the roll of the dice? What are the expectations for New York Giants WR Malik Nabers due to offensive inconsis...

Who are the biggest fantasy football breakout candidates for the 2026 season? Joe Pisapia is joined by Andrew Erickson and Tera Roberts to break down the second-year players they believe are primed for massive fantasy production. The trio discusses why Quentin Johnston could thrive in Mike McDaniel's new-look Chargers offense, why Omarion Hampton has RB1 overall upside, and why Cam Skattebo is bei...

Which NFL players and teams have the most to prove heading into the 2026 season? Joe Pisapia is joined by Andrew Erickson and Pat Fitzmaurice to break down the biggest pressure situations across the league The crew discusses whether CJ Stroud can bounce back after a disappointing finish to last season, why Jalen Hurts and Baker Mayfield are entering pivotal years, and whether Kyler Murray can resu...

Where should you draft in 2026? Is an early pick really the biggest advantage? In this full PPR mock draft, Chris Welsh is joined by Pat Fitzmaurice, Scott Bogman, and special guest Rich Hribar to break down every round, every strategy, and every key decision. The crew discusses the advantages of drafting from every position, elite first-round targets like Bijan Robinson, Ja'Marr Chase, Jahmyr Gib...

Joe Pisapia, Derek Brown, and Andrew Erickson don't hold anything back as they debate the league's biggest overrated stars. Is Jordan Love being overvalued after signing one of the NFL's richest quarterback contracts? Has Saquon Barkley become more hype than production? Is DK Metcalf really a true WR1? And does TJ Watt still deserve elite status? Before the hot takes begin, the crew also breaks do...

Four wide receivers. Four very different outlooks. Join Joe Pisapia, Andrew Erickson and Derek Brown as they break down WRs to make or break your season. Emeka Egbuka (WR, TB) was a top-3 WR in fantasy points per game through five weeks before injury struck — with Mike Evans gone, he's the clear WR1 in Tampa. But Jameson Williams (WR, DET) was the definition of boom or bust in 2025, and a ne...

Weigh the good versus the bad before clicking the button! Join Joe Pisapia, Andrew Erickson and Pat Fitzmaurice for their top 12 polarizing fantasy football picks to target or avoid in 2026. Should a hefty workload from last season make managers avoid San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey this go-around? Does Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams' weekly bust rate make him a landmine waiting to i...

Join Joe Pisapia, Derek Brown, and Andrew Erickson as they break down the quarterbacks and longshot bets they believe could crash the MVP race this year — including Trevor Lawrence, Dak Prescott, and more. The crew also runs through a training camp buzz lightning round, reacting to early offseason reports before closing with a fun NFL debate: If you could give one Super Bowl ring to a ringle...

Ryan Wormeli, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Scott Bogman break down the latest 2026 dynasty fantasy football running back rankings and tiers. The guys debate whether Ashton Jeanty belongs in the same tier as Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs, how to value Jonathan Taylor, De’Von Achane, Omarion Hampton, James Cook, Breece Hall, Kenneth Walker, TreVeyon Henderson, Quinshon Judkins, Bucky Irving, Derrick...

Which running backs should you be targeting as values in 2026 fantasy football drafts? On this episode of the FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast, Chris Welsh is joined by Pat Fitzmaurice and Derek Brown to break down 4 running backs they can’t stop drafting this season! If you’re building around wide receivers early, trying a Hero RB or Zero RB approach, or simply looking for the bes...

Joey P, Andrew Erickson and Tera Roberts break down the biggest make-or-break picks in 2026 fantasy football drafts, including risky early-round stars, polarizing breakout candidates, and late-round sleepers with league-winning upside. We dive into whether Chris Olave, Rashee Rice, De’Von Achane, Ken Walker, Trey McBride, Jalen Waddle, Malik Nabers, Marvin Harrison Jr., Kyle Pitts, Parker Wa...

Join Tom Strachan and Andrew Erickson as they take part in a live FFPC Best Ball Tournament for a chance to win the $400,000 grand prize! Tom and Andrew break down their selections while providing expert analysis and insights, and also talk about the best strategies to employ that will keep your team competitive for the overall prize! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Round 1 - J...