FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast

Jake Ciely, sports columnist and fantasy analyst for The Athletic, brings sharp draft perspectives and rankings insight. He and the panel debate polarizing players like Justin Herbert, Kyler Murray, Kenneth Walker, rookie WRs, and DJ Moore. Short, punchy takes on landing spots, roles, injury risk, and upside make this a fast-paced draft primer.

They pick four wide receivers they think are overvalued for 2026 fantasy drafts. Health, ADP and PUP status get debated as injury risk and timing are flagged. Age and touchdown-driven seasons are questioned as red-zone reliance may not hold. Team usage, target competition, and play-caller tendencies are explored as reasons some receivers could regress.

They debate which players rose or fell in dynasty value after the NFL Draft. Short takes on Jonathan Brooks, Rome Odunze, Cam Ward, and Christian Watson’s changing outlooks. Discussion of volatile names like Malik Willis, Zach Charbonnet, and Courtland Sutton. Trade strategies and who to buy, sell, or stash before leaguemates react.

They break down QB and TE top-12 rankings and tier battles. Heated debates over whether to draft quarterbacks early or wait for value. Tight end showdowns spotlight McBride, Brock Bowers and Colson Loveland. Strategy talk focuses on draft timing, roster construction, must-have targets and clear bust warnings.

Updated rankings for all 16 NFC teams with heated debates about bottom-dwellers and contenders. They dissect organizational chaos in Arizona, Atlanta’s QB and defensive concerns, and Tampa Bay’s leadership losses. Deep dives into Vikings’ injury risk, Washington’s roster moves for Jaden Daniels, and Giants’ timeline under new coaching. Big-picture clashes over the 49ers’ depth, Packers’ stagnation, Cowboys’ variance, and Rams vs Seahawks at the top.

They break down 2026 running back rankings and tier groupings with sharp debates on top-tier options. Conversations tackle Bijan Robinson vs Jameson Gibbs, rookie Jeremiah Love’s upside, and whether Josh Jacobs is underrated. The panel flags messy RB3 committees, late-round sleepers to target, and clear bust situations to avoid.

They break down wide receiver rankings and tier debates for 2026. Topics include Puka Nacua's off-field questions, Malik Nabers' return from ACL surgery, and whether Luther Burden is overrated. The team flags mid-tier breakouts, rookie upside in the 25–36 range, and late-round sleepers to target.

Updated rankings for every AFC team get fiery debate. Discussion ranges from quarterback drama in Miami, Pittsburgh, and Cleveland to the Bengals and Colts' roster questions. They break down coaching changes, key offseason moves like DJ Moore and AJ Brown, and why Denver’s defense and Sean Payton make them the team to beat.

Bob Harris, veteran fantasy analyst and Sirius XM host known for FootballGuys, joins to weigh 12 high-upside 2026 fantasy targets. They debate QB rushing upside, rookie landing spots, and crowded backfields. Talk centers on breakout chances for late-season surge players, tight end gadget roles, and which sleepers are worth drafting or avoiding.

Corey Pieper, college scouting analyst and mock-draft wiz from In This League War Room, joins to dissect a way-too-early 2027 NFL mock. They run through top QB prospects and team fits. Short takes on Arch Manning, Jeremiah Smith, Dante Moore, and a parade of first-rounders. Fast-paced draft picks, big-name prospects, and roster fits dominate the conversation.