Players We Keep Drafting! Pickens, Herbert, Waddle, Likely & More! (08/26 Fantasy Football Podcast)
Summary
The hosts of Fantasy Football Today debate their top draft picks for the 2026 season, with Adam playing devil’s advocate against players like Sam LaPorta, Justin Herbert, and CeeDee Lamb. They analyze the value of George Pickens, DeAndre Swift, and Colson Loveland while discussing recent injury news involving Ashton Gentry, Brian Thomas Jr., and Breece Hall. The episode also promotes an upcoming interactive draft-a-thon and highlights new fantasy tools.
Topics discussed
Intro and show format explanation
Heath's pick: Sam LaPorta value and ADP
Jamie's pick: Justin Herbert value in Miami
Dave's pick: CeeDee Lamb vs George Pickens debate
Draft-a-thon promo and Breece Hall discussion
Heath's pick: George Pickens in Dallas offense
Jamie's pick: DeAndre Swift vs Jaylen Love
Dave's pick: Cole Kmet and tight end value
News notes: Injuries and roster moves
Heath's pick: Rashee Rice and Nico Collins
Heath's pick: Brock Purdy value
Jamie's pick: Trevor Lawrence breakout potential
Running back debate: Walker, Henry, and D'Ernest Johnson
Late-round RBs: Mason, Jones, and depth chart analysis
Draft strategy: RB vs WR depth in late rounds
Jamie's picks: Isaiah Likely and Travis Kelce
Dave's pick: Jalen Waddle in Denver
Heath's picks: Isaiah Likely and Brian Thomas Jr.
Dave's pick: Patrick Mahomes value
Adam's picks: Chris Godwin and Zach Charbonnet
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