The Tailgate

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Join Joe Pisapia, Andrew Erickson, and Derek Brown as they rank and tier each quarterback in the NFL ahead of the 2026 football season! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Recent News: Jets possible move and rebrand announcement. - 0:00:54 Signed Bijan Robinson Jersey Giveaway Promo - 0:03:54 NFL QB Franchise Guys - List - 0:04:34 NFL QB Franchise Guys - Ranking - 0:13:07 Final Ran...

The Tailgate crew is back with some of their spiciest NFL predictions yet, and absolutely nothing is off-limits! Join Joe Pisapia, Andrew Erickson and Derek Brown as they go way out on a limb with bold takes that could completely reshape the 2026 NFL season.  Could the Buffalo Bills finally end decades of heartbreak and win their first Super Bowl? Is Trevor Lawrence ready to make the leap to...

Join Joe Pisapia, Andrew Erickson, and Derek Brown as they break down the entire NFC West ahead of the 2026 NFL season! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Bijan Robinson Jersey Giveaway Promo - 0:00:33 NY Knicks News - 0:01:00 Headlines - QBs Getting Paid (Baker Mayfield, Patrick Mahomes) - 0:05:53 Headlines - Alec Pierce Injury update - 0:14:00 Hard Rock Bet - 0:17:05 Los Angeles...

Join Joe Pisapia, Andrew Erickson, and Derek Brown as they break down the entire NFC East ahead of the 2026 NFL season! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 DBro Quick Saints Predictions - 0:01:00 Pristine Auction Giveaway - 0:02:43 Headlines - 0:03:49 Jonathon Brooks - 0:06:10 Bhayshul Tuten - 0:12:22 Philadelphia Eagles - 0:16:17 Dallas Cowboys - 0:31:36 Washington Commanders - 0:...

Join Joe Pisapia, Andrew Erickson, and Scott Bogman as they break down the entire NFC South ahead of the 2026 NFL season! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Brandon Aiyuk Speeding Tickets - 0:00:28 Pristine Auction - 0:02:40 Russell Wilson Retires - 0:03:15 Christian Watson Contract Extension - 0:05:04 Atlanta Falcons - 0:07:20 Hard Rock Bet - 0:19:15 Carolina Panthers - 0:20:35 N...

The AFC East just got turned upside down. Myles Garrett is a Ram, A.J. Brown is a Patriot, and Jared Verse is a Brown — and the 2026 NFL season hasn't even started yet. Joe Pisapia, Scott Bogman, and Andrew Erickson go team-by-team through every AFC East squad's CEILING, FLOOR, and breakout players to figure out who's a genuine contender, who's a landmine, and who shocks the division. Timest...

Join Joe Pisapia and Andrew Erickson as they give their instant reactions to the Myles Garrett and AJ Brown trades that shook up the NFL on Monday!  Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Myles Garrett Trade Reactions - 0:01:19 Signed Ja’Marr Chase Jersey Giveaway - 0:06:52 AJ Brown Trade Reactions - 0:14:32 Outro - 0:31:02 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Join Joe Pisapia, Andrew Erickson, and Scott Bogman as they break down the entire AFC West ahead of the 2026 NFL season! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Josh Jacobs Arrested - 0:00:43 Mathew Stafford Extension - 0:07:33 Pristine Auction Giveaway - 0:10:49 Denver Broncos - 0:11:22 LA Chargers - 0:21:25 Hard Rock Bets - 0:30:55 Kansas City Chiefs - 0:31:55 Las Vegas Raiders - 0:3...

Join Joe Pisapia, Andrew Erickson, and Scott Bogman as they break down the entire NFC North ahead of the 2026 NFL season! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 JJ McCarthy vs Kyler Murray - 0:00:45 18-game season is “highly unlikely” for 2027 - 0:03:14 Pristine Auction Giveaway - 0:08:32 Bears - 0:09:35 Lions - 0:21:19 Hard Rock Bet - 0:29:55 Packers - 0:30:55 Vikings - 0...

Join Joe Pisapia, Derek Brown, and Andrew Erickson as they break down the AFC South for the 2026 NFL season! Joe, D-Bro, and Andrew start off with a discussion on the AJ Brown rumors before going through the ceiling, floor, and potential breakout players to watch on the Jaguars, Texans, Colts, and Titans! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Tailgate YT Channel Promo - 0:01:34 AJ Br...

Join Joe Pisapia, Derek Brown, and Andrew Erickson as they break down the AFC North for the 2026 NFL season! Joe, D-Bro, and Andrew start off with a discussion on the Rashee Rice situation before going through the ceiling, floor, and potential breakout players to watch on the Steelers, Bengals, Ravens, and Browns! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Rashee Rice Latest - 0:00:43 Ste...

The 2026 NFL schedule is here and some teams got FAVORED while others got SCREWED.  Joe Pisapia, Andrew Erickson & Derek Brown break down the biggest winners and losers — from the Lions' easy path to the Packers' brutal short-week gauntlet including Thanksgiving Eve and Christmas Day.  Plus: holiday game overload, prime time counts, international games in Australia, and what it...

Join Joe Pisapia, Andrew Erickson, and Derek Brown as they break down the top five teams that are ready to turn things around and have a bounce back season in 2026! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 5 Tennessee Titans - 0:01:07 4 New York Giants - 0:05:38 Signed Ja’Marr Chase Jersey Giveaway promo - 0:11:22 3 Minnesota Vikings - 0:11:51 Hard Rock Bet - 0:15:38 2 Cincinnati...

Join Joe Pisapia, Andrew Erickson, and Derek Brown as they break down the top five rookies that you need to know before the 2026 NFL season kicks off! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Sonny Styles (LB, Washington Commanders) - 0:01:43 Tailgate Channel Promo - 0:06:57 Ja’Marr Chase Signed Jersey Giveaway Promo - 0:07:26 Caleb Downs (S, Dallas Cowboys) - 0:07:59 Mansoor Dela...

Join Joe Pisapia, Andrew Erickson and Derek Brown for their updated 2026 NFL power rankings for every NFC team! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Tailgate Channel Promo - 0:02:24 16 Arizona Cardinals - 0:02:40 15 Atlanta Falcons - 0:06:07 14 Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 0:10:30 13 New Orleans Saints - 0:18:01 12 Minnesota Vikings - 0:23:39 Ja’Marr Chase Signed Jersey Giveaway - 0...

Join Joe Pisapia, Andrew Erickson and Derek Brown for their updated 2026 NFL power rankings for every AFC team! Could the Cleveland Browns shock the world and make a playoff push? Will the Pittsburgh Steelers turn into a dumpster fire? Plus, why are the Denver Broncos the team to beat? The Tailgate sorts through an up-for-grabs American Football Conference! Intro - 0:00:00 16 Miami Dolphins - 0:01...

Join Seth Woolcock, Scott Bogman, and guest Corey Pieper as they take part in a very early 2027 NFL Mock Draft! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Arch Manning - 0:03:00 Jeremiah Smith - 0:05:34 Sam Leavitt - 0:07:47 Colin Simmons - 0:09:47 Dante Moore - 0:11:49 Dylan Stewart - 0:14:58 LaNorris Sellers - 0:16:24 Julian Sayin - 0:18:49 Pristine Auction - 0:20:50 Cam Coleman - 0:22:...

Joe Pisapia, Derek Brown, and Scott Bogman go LIVE to break down what every top pick actually means for these franchises going forward. No hot takes for the sake of it — real football, real implications! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 NFL Draft Headlines - 0:01:54 Fernando Mendoza - 0:01:58 Ty Simpson - 0:05:47 Jeremiyah Love - 0:13:52 Jordyn Tyson and Carnell Tate - 0:1...

Find out if your favorite franchise passed the final exam! Join Seth Woolcock and Derek Brown for their 2026 NFL Draft grades for all 16 NFC teams. Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Arizona Cardinals - 0:05:20 San Francisco 49ers - 0:10:17 Los Angeles Rams - 0:15:53 Seattle Seahawks - 0:25:16 FantasyPros Dynasty Draft Simulator - 0:27:34 New York Giants - 0:28:23 Washington Comma...

Find out if your favorite franchise passed the final exam! Join Seth Woolcock and Derek Brown for their 2026 NFL Draft grades for all 16 AFC teams. Did the Las Vegas Raiders do enough to help QB Fernando Mendoza succeed? How bad did the Jacksonville Jaguars misunderstand the assignment? Plus, will the Cleveland Brown’s incoming class be enough to change their trajectory? The Pros rate each t...