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2026 Fantasy Values For This Season’s League Winners | Which Players Were on The Most Championship Rosters? (Ep. 1931)

Jan 13, 2026
Dive into the fantasy football landscape with insights on the resurgence of the 'Hero RB' strategy. Explore the implications of key players like Christian McCaffrey and Derrick Henry for next season. The hosts analyze standout wide receivers from championship teams and debate the viability of drafting elite tight ends. Injury impacts and waiver wire disappointments are examined, alongside strategies for late-round quarterbacks. Finally, valuable lessons are drawn to help shape winning strategies for the upcoming season.
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ADVICE

Draft The Best Player Available

  • Draft for value, not position; take the best player available even if it alters your intended positional plan.
  • Pivot within drafts when value dictates—J ake and Joe endorse flexibility over rigid strategies.
INSIGHT

370+ Carry Curse

  • Historical carry data implies massive workloads often precede steep fantasy declines the following year.
  • Joe lists many 400+ carry seasons that were followed by significant falloffs.
ADVICE

Treat CMC As High Reward, High Risk

  • Bake injury and workload risk into McCaffrey’s 2026 valuation and avoid taking him too early.
  • Jake and Pat still value CMC but recommend middle-first-round range rather than top-three lock.
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