Fantasy Football Today First 2026 Mock Draft! Plus Big Coaching News (01/07 Fantasy Football Podcast)
Jan 7, 2026
The podcast dives into a proposed new Fantasy playoff format, aiming for more competitive excitement. It also covers big coaching news, highlighting John Harbaugh and Kliff Kingsbury's career prospects. An injury update gives concerns about Malik Nabers, impacting his draft stock. The hosts engage in a 12-team mock draft, discussing strategies for prioritizing running backs versus elite receivers, surprising early picks, and their roster constructions. Tune in for insights and tips on navigating the draft landscape!
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Hosts Debate New Playoff Proposal
- Adam pitched a new playoff format and teased it as the future of fantasy leagues.
- Dave voiced concerns about removing head-to-head matchups from playoff rounds.
Mock Drafts Reveal Strategy Errors Early
- Mock drafts reveal micro-decisions that clarify seasonal strategies before real drafts.
- Mocking helps identify position scarcity, injury risk, and where you should pivot in real drafts.
Prioritize Workhorse RBs Or Elite WRs
- Prioritize workhorse running backs to avoid committee volatility unless elite receivers present clear value.
- Balance risk: secure RB touches early or take top WRs if you distrust the RB depth that year.