FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast

Ryan Wormeli, Andrew Erickson, and Derek Brown break down the biggest NFL training camp overreactions, news, injuries, ADP risers, and fantasy football takeaways on The Tailgate.
The crew reacts to Stefon Diggs signing with Washington and what it means for Jayden Daniels, Terry McLaurin, Chig Okonkwo, Antonio Williams, and the Commanders' offense. They also discuss Zay Flowers’ massive contract extension, why he could make a fantasy leap in Baltimore, and whether the Ravens should use him more in the red zone.
Plus, the guys break down Kenyon Sadiq’s injury, Jacoby Lane’s Ravens camp buzz, the 49ers’ growing injury concerns, Keaton Mitchell’s rising ADP with the Chargers, Parker Washington vs. Brian Thomas Jr., and bold training camp takes for Cyrus Allen, Jordan Love, the AFC South, and the NFC playoff picture.
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Intro - 0:00:00
Trending News - Stefon Diggs signed to Washington Commanders - 0:04:00
Trending News - Zay Flowers contract extension - 0:17:27
Trending News - Kenyon Sadiq setback - 0:27:01
BP Premium Giveaway Winner - 0:30:20
Training Camp Risers and Fallers & 49ers Injuries - 0:31:08
Keaton Mitchell - 0:39:45
Brian Thomas Jr. - 0:44:58
Hard Rock Bet - 0:46:46
Hot Take Hype Train - 0:48:16
Outro - 0:55:37
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Alfredo Brown, Derek Brown, and Andrew Erickson break down 10 must-have fantasy football draft picks the experts are targeting everywhere in 2026. The guys focus on players going outside the first two rounds who can smash their current ADP.
Find out why Zay Flowers could make a leap in Baltimore’s new-look offense, why Christian Watson may finally deliver a full-season breakout, why Jordan Tyson and Carnell Tate have rookie upside, why Parker Washington could be mispriced in Jacksonville, and why Rachaad White still offers strong fantasy value as a pass-catching running back.
Plus, the crew closes with late-round sleepers to target in Round 13 and beyond.
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Intro - 0:00:00
Zay Flowers - 0:00:46
Christian Watson - 0:04:06
Jordyn Tyson - 0:08:02
Parker Washington - 0:12:15
Rachaad White - 0:17:37
Carnell Tate - 0:21:04
Draft Assistant - 0:24:13
Dylan Sampson & Tre Harris - 0:24:52
Jalen Coker & Deebo Samuel - 0:26:15
Outro - 0:27:28
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How bold are you willing to get in your fantasy football draft? Join Chris Welsh, Andrew Erickson, and Derek Brown as they dive into 10 of their biggest bold predictions for the 2026 fantasy football season.
Will Trevor Lawrence make the leap into the overall QB1 discussion behind an improved Jaguars offense? Can Jaylen Waddle lead the Denver offense to new heights? Can the Chicago Bears support both Colston Loveland as the overall TE1 and Rome Odunze as a Top-5 fantasy wide receiver? Plus, some absolutely scorching-hot takes that will spark debate!
If you're looking for league-winning upside instead of simply following consensus rankings, these names could define your 2026 fantasy football season.
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Intro - 0:00:00
League Winner or Loser - Dbro: Jaylen Waddle is a top 10 WR | Erickson: Omarion Hampton leads RBs in TDs - 0:03:19
Draft Simulator Promo - 0:12:22
Spicy & Plausible - Dbro: Jonathon Brooks is a top 15 RB this season | Erickson: Trevor Lawrence is the fnatasy QB1 - 0:13:40
High Variance Volatility - Dbro: Colston Loveland is the TE1 in fppg | Erickson - Rome Odunze is a top-5 fantasy WR - 0:25:40
Hard Rock Bet - 0:35:19
Scorching Pipe Dreams - Dbro: Quentin Johnston is the clear WR1 for LAC and a top 15 WR in fppg | Erickson: Zay Flowers is the WR1 overall - 0:37:00
Absolute Madness - Dbro - Malik Willis is a top 5 fantasy QB in fppg | Erickson - Greg Dulcich is a top-5 fantasy TE1 in 2026 - 0:46:19
Outro - 0:53:55
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Draft Wizard - Dominate your fantasy football draft with Draft Wizard. Run fast mock drafts, test different strategies, build custom cheat sheets, get pick-by-pick draft advice, and learn your leaguemates' tendencies before draft day. Just download the FantasyPros App or head to fantasypros.com/draftwizard
Follow us on Twitch - The team here at FantasyPros is taking questions all week, every week on Twitch. Follow us on Twitch at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream!
Discord – Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chat
Leave a Review – If you enjoy our show and find our insight to be valuable, we’d love to hear from you! Your reviews fuel our passion and help us tailor content specifically for YOU. Head to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts and leave an honest review. Let’s make this show the ultimate destination for fantasy football enthusiasts like us. Thank you for watching and for showing your support – https://fantasypros.com/review/
BettingPros Podcast – For advice on the best picks and props across both the NFL and college football each and every week, check out the BettingPros Podcast at bettingpros.com/podcast, our BettingPros YouTube channel at youtube.com/bettingpros, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Safe doesn't have to mean boring.
Alfredo Brown, Pat Fitzmaurice and Derek Brown break down six of the safest fantasy football draft picks for the 2026 season. Whether you're looking for reliable weekly production or players who can outperform their ADP while minimizing risk, these are the high-floor stars you can confidently build around.
The crew discusses why Tetairoa McMillan is already one of fantasy's safest young receivers, whether Derrick Henry can continue defying Father Time, why David Montgomery could dominate touches in Houston, Terry McLaurin's outlook under a new offensive coordinator, Jared Goff's incredible year-to-year consistency, and why Travis Kelce remains a dependable fantasy tight end despite his age.
If you're trying to avoid early-round mistakes while maximizing weekly consistency, this episode is packed with actionable draft advice.
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Intro - 0:00:00
Pat - Tetairoa McMillan (WR CAR) - 0:00:31
DBro - Derrick Henry (RB - BAL) - 0:04:03
Pat - David Montgomery (RB - HOU) - 0:08:41
DBro - Terry McLaurin (RB - WAS) - 0:14:07
Pat - Jared Goff (QB - DET) - 0:18:37
DBro - Travis Kelce (TE - KC) - 0:21:47
Outro - 0:23:28
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Matt Modi is joined by Andrew Erickson and Scott Bogman to break down their favorite fantasy football WR targets across every stage of your draft. From early-round stars like Zay Flowers and Jaylen Waddle to mid-round breakout candidates including Parker Washington and Marvin Harrison Jr., plus late-round sleepers like Trey Harris, Jayden Higgins and Antonio Williams, the crew identifies the receivers who could dramatically outperform their ADP this season.
Whether you're searching for WR1 upside, undervalued draft values or deep sleepers that can win your fantasy league, this episode has you covered.
Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)
Intro - 0:00:00
Zay Flowers - 0:02:03
Mike Evans - 0:05:33
Jaylen Waddle - 0:08:14
Carnell Tate - 0:12:42
FantasyPros Premium Giveaways - 0:14:23
Marvin Harrison Jr. - 0:15:15
Parker Washington - 0:22:08
Chris Godwin - 0:27:41
Jordan Tyson - 0:31:30
FantasyPros Draft Wizard - 0:34:15
Wan’Dale Robinson - 0:35:05
Jayden Higgins - 0:40:03
Tre Harris - 0:44:32
Antonio Williams - 0:53:08
Hard Rock Bet - 0:58:25
Outro - 1:00:25
Helpful Links:
Hard Rock Bet - Sign up for Hard Rock Bet and make a $5 bet and you'll get $150 in bonus bets if you win. Head over to Hard Rock Bet, sign up and make your first deposit today. Payable in bonus bet(s). Not a cash offer. Offered by the Seminole Tribe of Florida in FL. Offered by Seminole Hard Rock Digital, LLC, in all other states. Must be 21+ and physically present in AZ, CO, FL, IL, IN, NJ, OH, TN or VA to play. Terms and conditions apply. Concerned about gambling? In FL, call 1-888-ADMIT-IT. In IN, if you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-9-WITH-IT. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (AZ, CO, IL, NJ, OH, TN, VA)
Draft Wizard - Dominate your fantasy football draft with Draft Wizard. Run fast mock drafts, test different strategies, build custom cheat sheets, get pick-by-pick draft advice, and learn your leaguemates' tendencies before draft day. Just download the FantasyPros App or head to fantasypros.com/draftwizard
Follow us on Twitch - The team here at FantasyPros is taking questions all week, every week on Twitch. Follow us on Twitch at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream!
Discord – Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chat
Leave a Review – If you enjoy our show and find our insight to be valuable, we’d love to hear from you! Your reviews fuel our passion and help us tailor content specifically for YOU. Head to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts and leave an honest review. Let’s make this show the ultimate destination for fantasy football enthusiasts like us. Thank you for watching and for showing your support – https://fantasypros.com/review/
BettingPros Podcast – For advice on the best picks and props across both the NFL and college football each and every week, check out the BettingPros Podcast at bettingpros.com/podcast, our BettingPros YouTube channel at youtube.com/bettingpros, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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