PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network on Jonathon Brooks

PodcastThe Lineup Show - 12 Flex Players to Start or Sit in Week 1 | Fantasy Football...September 8, 2026

From the episode

If Jonathan Brooks can come out and actually get a solid workload like we've all hoped, I think this could be a crazy good place to kick things off for the comeback tour.

Mentioned at 22:12 – 24:05

STACKED’s take

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Brooks is a high-upside start against a weak Bears defense

Mitch Anderson advocates for starting Jonathan Brooks in Week 1 against the Bears, citing the poor quality of the Chicago defense and the potential for Brooks to secure a significant workload.