FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast

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 resurrect his reputation in Minnesota. They also debate which franchises are under the most pressure, including the Chiefs, Lions, Ravens, Chargers, Bears, and Buccaneers.
Before diving into the main discussion, the guys react to the heartbreaking news surrounding Chris Johnson's ALS diagnosis and examine the latest NFL training camp buzz, including the Browns' plans for KC Concepcion, Rashid Shaheed's expanding role in Seattle, George Holani's rise, and the Jets' rookie wide receivers making noise.
Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)
Intro - 0:00:00
Pristine Auction Giveaway - 0:01:51
NFL Headlines, Chris Johnson has ALS - 0:02:19
Camp Buzz: buy or sell? - 0:08:25
Players With the Most to Prove - 0:16:47
CJ Stroud - 0:17:20
Kyler Murray - 0:20:48
Alec Pierce - 0:29:58
Jalen Hurts - 0:33:40
Baker Mayfield - 0:39:22
Teams with something to prove, Buccaneers - 0:41:32
Baltimore Ravens - 0:42:15
Chiefs and Lions - 0:44:03
Chargers, Bears - 0:49:50
Hard Rock Bet - 0:54:33
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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 Gibbs, Puka Nacua, and Amon-Ra St. Brown, plus value picks, sleepers, quarterback strategy, zero-RB builds, late-round upside swings, and the final draft grades.
Whether you're preparing for redraft leagues, home leagues, or best ball drafts, this episode is packed with actionable fantasy football advice to help you dominate your 2026 draft!
Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)
Intro - 0:00:00
Choosing Draft Slots - 0:01:53
FantasyPros Draft Simulator - 0:05:34
Round 1 - 0:06:12
Rounds 2-4 - 0:08:25
Rounds 5-7 - 0:18:56
Hard Rock Bet - 0:27:23
Rounds 8-10 - 0:30:20
Rounds 11-12 - 0:37:28
Draft Recap & Analysis - 0:45:01
Best Ball Livestream - 0:54:07
Draft Recap Continued - 0:54:46
Outro - 0:58:43
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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 down the latest headlines around George Kittle's recovery, Kyle Pitts' extension, Brenton Strange's new contract, Brandon Aiyuk's social media antics, and some intriguing fantasy football tight end sleepers for 2026.
Plus, the episode wraps up with a hilarious debate over the most overrated tailgate foods!
Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)
Intro - 0:00:00
Bijan Robinson Signed Falcons Jersey Giveaway Promo - 0:00:24
DBro - Hairy Headshots - 0:00:42
Headlines - Mac Jones - 0:04:29
Camp Buzz - George Kittle - 0:08:00
Falcons - Kyle Pitts contract extension news - 0:11:35
Jaguars - Brenton Strange contract extension news + Joe's Favorite TE Sleeper (Strange) - 0:14:04
Favorite Sleeper TE: Erickson - Greg Dulcich - 0:14:45
Favorite Sleeper TE: DBro - Isaiah Likely - 0:16:07
Brandon Aiyuk Social Media - 0:17:27
Hard Rock Bet - 0:20:38
Joe's Overrated Offensive Player: Jordan Love (QB - Green Bay Packers) - 0:21:55
Erickson's Overrated Offensive Player: DK Metcalf (WR - Pittsburgh Steelers) - 0:31:27
Dbro's Overrated Offensive Player: Saquon Barkley (RB - Philadelphia Eagles) - 0:36:54
Joe's Overrated Defensive Player: Kayvon Thibodeaux (OLB - New York Giants) - 0:44:18
Erickson's Overrated Defensive Player: TJ Watt (LB - Pittsburgh Steelers) - 0:46:46
DBro's Overrated Defensive Player: DaRon Bland (CB - Dallas Cowboys) - 0:51:01
Overrated Tailgate Food: Joe - Spinach Dip | Dbro - Lil Smokies/Pigs in a Blanket | Erickson - Salad/Veggie Platters - 0:53:35
Tailgate Youtube Channel Promo - 0:56:47
Outro - 0:57:13
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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 new play caller plus Sam LaPorta's (TE, DET) return threatens his consistency.
DJ Moore (WR, Bills) finally gets Josh Allen — but can he beat out Khalil Shakir and Dalton Kincaid (TE, BUF) for targets? And Mike Evans (WR, 49ers) in San Francisco with Brock Purdy: touchdown-heavy boom or trade-deadline sell?
The boys breaks down all four with the stats, splits, and underlying metrics you need before your 2026 draft.
Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)
Intro - 0:00:00
Emeka Egbuka - 0:00:49
Jameson Williams - 0:03:20
DJ Moore - 0:05:16
Mike Evans - 0:09:02
FantasyPros Draft Assistant - 0:13:12
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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
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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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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 implode? Plus, what red flags surround Denver Broncos RB RJ Harvey heading into his sophomore year?
The Pros fire up a new game of draft or pass!
Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)
Intro - 0:00:00
Christian McCaffrey - 0:00:46
Chase Brown - 0:05:10
Rashee Rice - 0:08:38
Kyren Williams - 0:13:14
Dash Dog Food - 0:18:52
Jaylen Waddle - 0:20:10
Jameson Williams - 0:24:33
Hard Rock Bet - 0:27:56
Bhayshul Tuten - 0:28:58
RJ Harvey - 0:32:59
Brian Thomas Jr. - 0:35:48
Kyle Pitts Sr. - 0:38:50
Rachaad White - 0:41:50
Mark Andrews - 0:44:13
Who is most likely to make you look wrong - Fitz: Kyle Pitts Sr. - 0:47:12
Who is most likely to make you look wrong - Erickson: Christian McCaffrey - 0:47:28
Draft Cheat Sheet Promo - 0:47:58
Outro - 0:48:11
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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