Sep 1, 2026 · 1h 30m
Fantasy drafters find value beyond the first round
Our Favorite 2026 Fantasy Football Picks in Every Round
The hosts map risk, role, and contingency value across the 2026 draft, where injuries and uncertain backfields could reshape player prices.
- 1The hosts favor dependable production early, with receiving roles and touchdown environments separating their preferred first- and second-round targets.
- 2Rounds four through six offer a deeper mix of receiver upside, veteran reliability, quarterback value, and recoverable injury risk.
- 3Late-round handcuffs and bench stashes matter because contingent opportunities can turn uncertain backups into useful fantasy starters.
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The brief
Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck build a 2026 fantasy draft board round by round, weighing safety against upside and asking which risks are worth paying for.
Early rounds reward dependable roles and strong offenses, while the hosts find more appealing depth in rounds four through six, where receivers, veterans, and quarterbacks offer varied paths to value.
The discussion turns injuries and uncertain depth charts into draft strategy, from Emeka Egbuka and George Kittle to Green Bay’s unsettled backfield and Seattle’s handcuff appeal.
Late-round targets such as Quentin Johnston and Kenny Gainwell illustrate the central distinction: a reliable role can help, but contingent upside can change a league.
The episode closes with Aaron Donald’s return to the Rams, a bizarre 49ers impersonation scam, and a live-show recap crowned by Avicii’s “Levels.”