NFL Fantasy Football Podcast

Jaylen Waddle is expected to be the star of the Broncos offense under Sean Payton. The source notes Waddle has consistently maintained a yards per route run over 2.3 since 2022 and believes his speed and skill set make him a missing piece for Denver's offense.

The source likes the Stefon Diggs signing with the Commanders, noting that the offense should return to 2024 efficiency levels with a healthy Jayden Daniels. Diggs remains highly efficient, posting 2.4 yards per route run last season at age 31, which ranked 5th among wide receivers.

A.J. Brown is viewed as a perfect fit for the New England Patriots, as his skill set as a vertical receiver aligns with Drake Maye's tendency to lead the NFL in yards per attempt and average depth of target. The source expects his production to mirror his 2022-2023 WR5 finishes.

The source identifies Malik Willis as a favorite late-round quarterback pick with top-10 upside. Willis showed significant improvement in in-the-pocket downfield passing after moving to Green Bay, and his rushing floor is high; since 2014, 31 of 34 quarterbacks with 100+ carries finished as top-12 fantasy QBs.

The source highlights Tucker Kraft as a potential league winner if healthy, noting his pivotal role in the offense as a seam-stretching mismatch against linebackers and safeties. Training camp reports indicate his arrow is pointing up, and he is expected to be prioritized in the passing game.

Tucker Kraft is a potential league-winner at tight end; he showed elite production in limited games last year and is expected to be a primary target over the middle of the field in the Packers' offense.

Christian Watson is a breakout candidate who hits all analytical thresholds for a WR1; he is currently undervalued at his WR28 ADP and is expected to have a massive 2026 season.

Chase Brown is a league-winner candidate due to his projected bell-cow volume in the Bengals' backfield, supported by a significantly improved offensive line.

Ladd McConkey is a major breakout candidate due to Keenan Allen's departure and the arrival of Mike McDaniel's motion-heavy offense, which will utilize McConkey as a primary move piece.

The source believes Dak Prescott is being slept on, noting that Dallas's heavy use of 11 personnel (5th in NFL) will lead to high passing volume and potentially more rushing opportunities for Prescott.

The source is a huge fan of Jayden Daniels, arguing his current ADP is too low and he should be considered a top-three quarterback due to his elite rushing ability.

The source expresses concern about De'Von Achane's weight (195 lbs) and the potential for him to handle a heavy workload, questioning if the rest of the offense can support him.

The source explicitly prefers drafting Christian McCaffrey over James Cook, citing durability and the overall offensive ceiling.

Despite concerns about high career touches, the source maintains Christian McCaffrey is a first-round pick due to his massive volume and focal role in the 49ers' offense.

The source identifies Ja'Marr Chase as the WR1, citing a vastly improved offensive line and a high-scoring potential for the Bengals; Chase himself is targeting 23 touchdowns.

The source expresses concern regarding Bijan Robinson's quarterback situation, noting the potential for Michael Penix Jr. to take over, which adds risk compared to Jahmyr Gibbs.

The source ranks Jahmyr Gibbs as the number one overall pick over Bijan Robinson, citing a better offense and significantly higher red zone usage (51 attempts vs. 32 for Robinson).

The source expects a tick up in production for Jordan Addison due to improved quarterback volume compared to last season's injury-plagued campaign.

The source expects a tick up in production for Justin Jefferson due to improved quarterback volume compared to last season's injury-plagued campaign.

The source notes that Kyler Murray's rushing ability will be leaned into under Kevin O'Connell's offense, similar to how Sam Darnold saw career-high rushing production in this system; Murray is a strong fantasy asset due to this rushing floor.

Travis Etienne was one of the best moves of free agency, suggesting the Saints are moving away from Alvin Kamara.

Kamara's role with the Saints is diminishing; the analyst expects to say goodbye to Kamara as the team moves forward with other offensive weapons.

Johnson is the second fiddle to Chris Olave in the Saints offense, with Jordan Tyson's addition creating another dynamic weapon.

Olave is in contract extension talks with the Saints and remains the WR1 in the offense.

Olave led all wide receivers in targets of 20+ yards and is ranked as a top-6 WR; he remains the Saints' WR1 even with Jordan Tyson added to the offense.

Tyson adds another dynamic weapon to the Saints offense alongside Chris Olave; he has twitchy route running, can make big catches downfield, and can hit on all three phases.

The Browns are hopeful Watson can become the QB they thought he was when signed, but this is speculative and uncertain given his recent performance.

If Carnell Tate is drafted by the Browns at #6, his fantasy value is significantly downgraded due to the Browns' historically poor organizational performance and lack of QB stability.

If Jeremiah Love goes to the Giants with Cam Saquon Barkley, it creates a backfield timeshare that will be frustrating for fantasy purposes, as both backs will battle for touches and roles.

Love is projected to be a mid to early second-round pick in fantasy at the latest; he is explosive, fantastic with the ball in his hands, and a great receiver.

Wilson's fantasy value is elevated when Jacoby Brissett is the Cardinals QB, as Brissett has shown ability to support receiver production.

Brissett led the league in passing yards per game (280 yards) and is a serviceable bridge QB who elevates fantasy value for Cardinals receivers like Michael Wilson and Trey McBride.

If Ty Simpson is drafted by the Cardinals at #3, Harrison's fantasy value suffers because Simpson will eventually start, whereas Jacoby Brissett would provide better fantasy output for Harrison.

If Ty Simpson is drafted by the Cardinals at #3, McBride's fantasy value suffers because Simpson will eventually start, whereas Jacoby Brissett would provide better fantasy output for McBride.

Simpson projects similarly to Mac Jones, a first-round pick from a few years ago, suggesting he shouldn't be a top-3 pick despite draft hype.

Simpson has a strong arm, good pocket presence, doesn't panic under pressure, and can use his legs to scramble, though he's not a running QB; his mistakes are typically overthrows rather than backbreaking errors.

If the Cardinals draft Simpson at #3 overall, he will likely start by October despite potential initial bench time, as first-round QBs typically play early in the season.

Marcus Grant notes that Ty Simpson has become one of the most talked-about prospects in the draft, with Charles Davis mocking him at number three to the Cardinals, higher than Grant expected.

Florio projects Fernando Mendoza's year-one performance to be similar to Bryce Young's, citing offensive line concerns, but suggests his trajectory could improve in years two and three as the Raiders continue building.

Florio highlights Brock Bowers as one of two dynamic players on the Raiders roster alongside Aston Gentry, suggesting the team cannot perform worse than last year with these two on the squad.