
The Long View Podcast
Ben Gretch and Jakob Sanderson fantasy football analysis
Ben and Jakob's Biggest Rankings Debates

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KC Concepcion is analyzed in the quick hits segment, providing a brief overview of his fantasy outlook.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt is discussed in the quick hits segment, with the analysts offering a brief take on his potential.
Jordan Mason is featured in the quick hits segment, where the analysts provide a brief update on his fantasy status.
Keaton Mitchell is analyzed in the quick hits segment, with the analysts offering a brief perspective on his value.
Tre Harris is analyzed in the context of the Chargers passing game, suggesting a focus on his role within that offense.
Ladd McConkey is discussed in the quick hits segment, providing a brief overview of his fantasy value.
Michael Wilson is featured in the quick hits segment, with the analysts offering brief commentary on his potential.
DJ Moore is included in the quick hits segment, where the analysts provide brief updates on his fantasy outlook.
Josh Jacobs is mentioned in the context of being charged with two misdemeanors, which may impact his availability or status.
Bucky Irving is analyzed within the rankings debate segment, highlighting his role and potential impact.
Davante Adams is analyzed in the rankings debate segment, with the analysts discussing his current standing.
Jarquez Hunter is mentioned in the context of a trade reaction, specifically regarding his move to the Miami Dolphins.
Tutu Atwell is discussed following a trade reaction, noting his move to the Los Angeles Rams.
Garrett Wilson is featured in the rankings debate segment, where the analysts explore their differing perspectives on his value.
Cam Skattebo is analyzed within the rankings debate segment, reflecting differing opinions on his fantasy outlook.
Michael Pittman Jr. is categorized as a fade, with both analysts noting they are below the market consensus on his value.
Dallas Goedert is identified as a fade, with both analysts expressing they are below the market on his current value.
Alec Pierce is considered a fade by both analysts, as they remain below the market valuation for him.
Courtland Sutton is listed among the players that Ben and Jakob are fading, indicating they are below the market consensus.
Javonte Williams is identified as a player that both analysts are fading relative to the current market ADP.
Ben and Jakob are both below the market consensus on De'Von Achane, categorizing him as a fade for their rankings.
Ben and Jakob discuss concerns regarding Kenneth Walker III's foot and ankle injury, which is a primary focus of their early analysis.
The source moved Devon Achane up slightly in rankings but remains cautious, noting they previously published a negative outlook on him in their draft guide due to concerns about his profile.
The source moved Malik Willis up to QB19, ahead of Baker Mayfield and Tyler Shuck, citing his effective operation of the offense and accurate passing in preseason. While acknowledging the sample size is small and scripted, the source is intrigued by his potential to improve the Dolphins' offense.
The source remains high on Drake London, ranking him as WR9, ahead of Nico Collins and George Pickens. London is viewed as a beneficiary of Michael Penix Jr.'s ability to attack intermediate areas of the field.
The source is skeptical of Tua Tagovailoa's outlook, suggesting he will be 'found out' without Mike McDaniel's scheme and noting reports that he has looked 'horrific' in camp.
The source expects Michael Penix Jr. to play significantly more than Tua Tagovailoa in 2026. Penix is viewed as a good fit for Drake London, specifically in attacking intermediate ranges 15-20 yards downfield, and is credited with helping the Falcons offense open things up.
Caleb Douglas played every snap with the starting unit in the most recent preseason game, showing flashes with an amazing catch but also experiencing a confounding play.
Chris Bell was activated off the non-football injury list and is considered to have one of the highest upside profiles among the team's rookie draft picks.
Malik Willis is receiving praise following a fantastic opening drive in his first preseason game.
The source believes Michael Penix gets a bad rap and notes that his arm strength and ability to attack the field translated well to the NFL level. They suggest he may play more than Tua Tagovailoa this season.
Tua Tagovailoa is facing significant criticism after a 'horrific' performance in joint practices and the preseason, leading the source to speculate that Michael Penix may see the field sooner rather than later.
RJ Harvey remains an enigma to the source, who notes that while he is a specialist in the receiving back role, the addition of Jonah Coleman and the presence of JK Dobbins complicates his path to consistent touches. The source has moved him down slightly but still views him as a viable bet in best ball formats.
The source has moved JK Dobbins down their rankings substantially, citing his injury history and the emergence of Jonah Coleman as a legitimate competitor for touches and snaps in the Broncos' backfield.
The source is very high on Jonah Coleman, comparing him to Josh Jacobs due to his physical, shifty running style, ability to catch passes, and pass-blocking reliability. Coleman looked impressive in the preseason, appearing bigger and more physical than in college, and the source has moved him up their ranks while noting his potential for a high snap share.
Emmett Johnson has seen positive movement, playing ahead of Amari Di Mercado in the first preseason game and serving as the RB2 in camp drills this week.
Amari Cooper has been plummeting down draft boards after being confirmed to have played behind Isaiah Williams in the most recent preseason game.
The source notes that Rico Dowdle is being drafted aggressively in main events and is currently the cheaper option compared to Jalen Warren, with a 20-pick gap. While the source still prefers Warren as the better long-term player, they acknowledge Dowdle is a good play at his current cost and have moved him up to be right behind Warren in their rankings.
The source is moving Jalen Warren down in their ranks and dropping him a tier, citing concerns that his total target volume will decrease due to the additions of Michael Pittman and Jeremy Bernard, alongside the coaching change to Mike McCarthy. While still considered a good play at his cost, the source is less aggressive on him than previously.
Despite reports of Rico Dowdle leading the committee, the source remains high on Jalen Warren, noting he is an underrated runner who will still be utilized heavily in the Steelers' offense.