The Herd with Colin Cowherd

FantasyPros - High-Upside Fantasy Football Draft Picks | Wide Receiver Breakout Candidates (Ep. 1678)

Aug 30, 2025
Dive into the world of potential breakout wide receivers for the fantasy football season! Discover the stats behind rising stars like Ricky Pearsall and Xavier Worthy, and how their team dynamics could boost their value. Explore the exciting DraftKings Best Ball contest with a jaw-dropping $15 million prize pool. The hosts break down high-upside candidates like Darnell Mooney and Zay Flowers, and emphasize the risks worth taking in your draft strategy. Tune in for insights to gain an edge in your fantasy league!
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ADVICE

Take A Late-Round Flier On Jalen Coker

  • Draft Jalen Coker as a late-round upside play because he'll be on the field and already out-targeted Xavier Legette.
  • Derek Brown moved Coker into a tier where weekly WR3 finishes are plausible if Bryce Young and the offense progress.
INSIGHT

Egbuka's Runway Cleared In Tampa

  • Emeka Egbuka's opportunity widened after Buccaneers' veteran injuries and uncertain timelines.
  • Derek Brown and Tom Strachan both believe talent plus cleared runway make him a top-24 candidate at cheaper cost.
ADVICE

Buy Jaylen Waddle For Volume Upside

  • Target Jaylen Waddle at current prices because he performed far better with Tua and could reclaim a low-ADOT role.
  • Derek Brown ranks Waddle ahead of Tyreek Hill and expects increased reception volume if the offense leans on shorter throws.
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