Throw it in park for the start of football by joining Alfredo Brown, Derek Brown and Andrew Erickson for their final 2026 NFL season predictions!

Can Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson win his third NFL MVP trophy? Will the Tennessee Titans be the biggest surprise team? Plus, what makes the Washington Commanders in a position to be the most disappointing franchise?

"The Tailgate" talks their biggest surprises, disappointments and MVP picks!

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Introduction - 0:00:00
Kirk Cousins (QB - LV) & Fernando Mendoza (QB - LV) - 0:00:36
Caleb Williams (QB - CHI) Taking a More Serious Approach - 0:07:36
Todd Gurley Signed Los Angeles Rams Jersey Giveway - 0:14:04
NFL MVP Season Predictions - 0:14:24
Biggest Jump Season Predictions - 0:22:18
Biggest Surprise Season Predictions - 0:30:05
Most Disappointing Season Predictions - 0:39:49
The Audience's BOLD Predictions - 0:53:19
Outro - 0:59:50

Throw it in park for the start of football by joining Alfredo Brown, Derek Brown and Andrew Erickson for their final 2026 NFL season predictions!
Can Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson win his third NFL MVP trophy? Will the Tennessee Titans be the biggest surprise team? Plus, what makes the Washington Commanders in a position to be the most disappointing franchise?
"The Tailgate" talks their biggest surprises, disappointments and MVP picks!
Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)
Introduction - 0:00:00 Kirk Cousins (QB - LV) &amp; Fernando Mendoza (QB - LV) - 0:00:36 Caleb Williams (QB - CHI) Taking a More Serious Approach - 0:07:36 Todd Gurley Signed Los Angeles Rams Jersey Giveway - 0:14:04 NFL MVP Season Predictions - 0:14:24 Biggest Jump Season Predictions - 0:22:18 Biggest Surprise Season Predictions - 0:30:05 Most Disappointing Season Predictions - 0:39:49 The Audience's BOLD Predictions - 0:53:19 Outro - 0:59:50

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Real Football. No Fillers.&nbsp; This is your destination for authentic NFL coverage. We cut through the noise to bring you the best conversations in football and share our passion about the game we love. We're talking about the grit, the rivalries, the biggest matchups, the rising stars, the strategy, and the upcoming prospects that are changing the game and make the NFL the greatest league on Earth.&nbsp; Don't just watch the game. Understand it. Join the Tailgate.&nbsp;

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Throw it in park for the start of football by joining Alfredo Brown, Derek Brown and Andrew Erickson for their final 2026 NFL season predictions!  Can Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson win his third NFL MVP trophy? Will the Tennessee Titans be the biggest surprise team? Plus, what makes the Washington Commanders in a position to be the most disappointing franchise?  "The Tailgate" talks their biggest surprises, disappointments and MVP picks!

2026 NFL Season PREDICTIONS | Biggest Surprises, Disappointments & MVP Picks (Ep. 48)

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NFL Preseason Week 3 is in the books, and Chris Welsh, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Scott Bogman break down the biggest news and fantasy football takeaways from the final preseason action. The Josh Jacobs situation creates major questions in Green Bay, including what it could mean for Marshawn Lloyd, Caleb Johnson, Jordan Love, and the Packers offense.

The guys also react to Aaron Donald coming out of retirement and joining a loaded Rams defense, Zach Charbonnet landing on PUP, and the Cowboys' surprising decision to move on from Joe Milton. Plus, they share their biggest preseason takeaways, including why Justin Herbert could be unleashed in Mike McDaniel's Chargers offense and why Mekhi Lemon is becoming an intriguing name to watch in Philadelphia.

Which Preseason Week 3 developments actually matter, and which players are poised to carry their momentum into the regular season?

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Intro - 0:00:00

Trending News & Notes - 0:00:28

Josh Jacobs and the Packers - 0:00:42

Aaron Donald - 0:12:46

Zach Charbonnet - 0:20:05

Odell Beckham Jr. and Joe Milton - 0:24:46

LaDainian Tomlinson and Todd Gurley Jersey Giveaways - 0:29:15

Preseason Trends - 0:30:47

Makai Lemon & Devonta Smith - 0:31:30

Cleveland QBs - 0:35:48

Justin Herbert - 0:40:37 

Stock Watch - 0:46:29

Tyler Loop - 0:46:51 

Emmett Johnson - 0:49:02

Chris Bell - 0:50:17

Outro - 0:53:23

NFL Preseason Week 3 is in the books, and Chris Welsh, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Scott Bogman break down the biggest news and fantasy football takeaways from the final preseason action. The Josh Jacobs situation creates major questions in Green Bay, including what it could mean for Marshawn Lloyd, Caleb Johnson, Jordan Love, and the Packers offense.
The guys also react to Aaron Donald coming out of retirement and joining a loaded Rams defense, Zach Charbonnet landing on PUP, and the Cowboys' surprising decision to move on from Joe Milton. Plus, they share their biggest preseason takeaways, including why Justin Herbert could be unleashed in Mike McDaniel's Chargers offense and why Mekhi Lemon is becoming an intriguing name to watch in Philadelphia.
Which Preseason Week 3 developments actually matter, and which players are poised to carry their momentum into the regular season?
Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)
Intro - 0:00:00
Trending News &amp; Notes - 0:00:28
Josh Jacobs and the Packers - 0:00:42
Aaron Donald - 0:12:46
Zach Charbonnet - 0:20:05
Odell Beckham Jr. and Joe Milton - 0:24:46
LaDainian Tomlinson and Todd Gurley Jersey Giveaways - 0:29:15
Preseason Trends - 0:30:47
Makai Lemon &amp; Devonta Smith - 0:31:30
Cleveland QBs - 0:35:48
Justin Herbert - 0:40:37&nbsp;
Stock Watch - 0:46:29
Tyler Loop - 0:46:51&nbsp;
Emmett Johnson - 0:49:02
Chris Bell - 0:50:17
Outro - 0:53:23

NFL Preseason Week 3 is in the books, and Chris Welsh, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Scott Bogman break down the biggest news and fantasy football takeaways from the final preseason action. The Josh Jacobs situation creates major questions in Green Bay, including what it could mean for Marshawn Lloyd, Caleb Johnson, Jordan Love, and the Packers offense.  The guys also react to Aaron Donald coming out of retirement and joining a loaded Rams defense, Zach Charbonnet landing on PUP, and the Cowboys' surprising decision to move on from Joe Milton. Plus, they share their biggest preseason takeaways, including why Justin Herbert could be unleashed in Mike McDaniel's Chargers offense and why Mekhi Lemon is becoming an intriguing name to watch in Philadelphia.  Which Preseason Week 3 developments actually matter, and which players are poised to carry their momentum into the regular season?

NFL Preseason Week 3 Takeaways: Josh Jacobs Fallout, Aaron Donald Returns + Stock Watch (Ep. 47)

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Find out if The Pros can get along well enough to share a team that competes against the biggest NFL fans around! Join Ryan Wormeli, Andrew Erickson and Derek Brown for a 2026 fantasy football draft!

How does a 16-team league affect strategy? Can New Orleans Saints RB Travis Etienne Jr. carry a hero-running back build? Plus, why is late-round quarterback the best approach to the position? 

The "Tailgate" plugs into the highs and lows coming out of camp!

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Introduction - 0:00:00
Alec Pierce (WR -  Off PUP List - 0:02:16
Cedric Tillman (WR - FA) Released - 0:09:25
Braden Smith (OT - HOU) - 0:09;50
Pro Bowl Ending - 0:09:56
Tailgate Fantasy Draft - 0:12:26
Autographed LaDainian Tomlinson San Diego Chargers Jersey Giveaway - 0:12:30
Round 1 - 0:13:00 
Round 2 - 0:16:03
Round 3 - 0:20:26
Round 4 - 0:26:08
Round 5 - 0:27:58
Round 6 - 0:31:05
Round 7 - 0:37:17 
Round 8 - 0:40:47
Round 9 - 0:45:27 
Round 10 - 0:49:07
Round 11 - 0:51:18
Round 12 - 0:55:46
Round 13 - 0:58:24
Round 14 - 0:59:37
Draft Analysis & Recap - 1:05:36
FantasyPros Premium - 1:08:45
Outro - 1:09:10

Find out if The Pros can get along well enough to share a team that competes against the biggest NFL fans around! Join Ryan Wormeli, Andrew Erickson and Derek Brown for a 2026 fantasy football draft!
How does a 16-team league affect strategy? Can New Orleans Saints RB Travis Etienne Jr. carry a hero-running back build? Plus, why is late-round quarterback the best approach to the position?&nbsp;
The "Tailgate" plugs into the highs and lows coming out of camp!
Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)
Introduction - 0:00:00 Alec Pierce (WR - &nbsp;Off PUP List - 0:02:16 Cedric Tillman (WR - FA) Released - 0:09:25 Braden Smith (OT - HOU) - 0:09;50 Pro Bowl Ending - 0:09:56 Tailgate Fantasy Draft - 0:12:26 Autographed LaDainian Tomlinson San Diego Chargers Jersey Giveaway - 0:12:30 Round 1 - 0:13:00&nbsp; Round 2 - 0:16:03 Round 3 - 0:20:26 Round 4 - 0:26:08 Round 5 - 0:27:58 Round 6 - 0:31:05 Round 7 - 0:37:17&nbsp; Round 8 - 0:40:47 Round 9 - 0:45:27&nbsp; Round 10 - 0:49:07 Round 11 - 0:51:18 Round 12 - 0:55:46 Round 13 - 0:58:24 Round 14 - 0:59:37 Draft Analysis &amp; Recap - 1:05:36 FantasyPros Premium - 1:08:45 Outro - 1:09:10

 Fantasy Football Draft Advice: Expert Picks & Predictions for 2026 NFL Season (Ep. 46)

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Chris Welsh, Scott Bogman, and Pat Fitzmaurice discuss the biggest storylines from Week 2, including Keyshawn Boutte's trade to the Houston Texans, Deshaun Watson being named the Cleveland Browns' starting quarterback, Breece Hall's potential Week 1 return, and what the Jets' backfield could look like.

The crew also dives into what they actually learned from preseason Week 2, including the remarkable underdog story of Bengals wide receiver Dante Myers, Jack Strand's surprising rise in Atlanta, the possibility that the Packers' special teams are finally becoming a strength, and why Tyrone Tracy's future with the Giants could be in serious jeopardy.

If you're preparing for your 2026 fantasy football draft, dynasty league, best ball league, or simply trying to identify the NFL players poised to break out before Week 1, this episode is packed with preseason news and actionable takeaways.

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00

Trending News and Headlines - Pats Trade Kayshon Boutte - 0:04:14

Deshawn Watson Headlines - 0:08:33

Breece Hall News - 0:14:02

LaDanian Tomlinson Signed Chargers Jersey Giveaway Promo - 0:16:39

What We Learned From Preseason Week 2 - 0:17:33

Fitz: That Dohnte Meyers (WR - Bengals) is an underdog worth rooting for. - 0:17:52

Bogs: Jack Strand hype could be real - 0:23:00

Fitz: The Green Bay Packers’ special teams might not be a disaster for a change - 0:24:46

Both: Tyrone Tracy has no future with the Giants - 0:29:15

Stock Watch - Pat: De’Zhaun Stribling, WR - 0:33:34

Stock Watch - Bogs: Jaydon Blue, RB - 0:38:27

Stock Watch - Welsh: Mike Washington, RB - 0:42:03

Outro - 0:50:02

Chris Welsh, Scott Bogman, and Pat Fitzmaurice discuss the biggest storylines from Week 2, including Keyshawn Boutte's trade to the Houston Texans, Deshaun Watson being named the Cleveland Browns' starting quarterback, Breece Hall's potential Week 1 return, and what the Jets' backfield could look like.
The crew also dives into what they actually learned from preseason Week 2, including the remarkable underdog story of Bengals wide receiver Dante Myers, Jack Strand's surprising rise in Atlanta, the possibility that the Packers' special teams are finally becoming a strength, and why Tyrone Tracy's future with the Giants could be in serious jeopardy.
If you're preparing for your 2026 fantasy football draft, dynasty league, best ball league, or simply trying to identify the NFL players poised to break out before Week 1, this episode is packed with preseason news and actionable takeaways.
Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)
Intro - 0:00:00
Trending News and Headlines - Pats Trade Kayshon Boutte - 0:04:14
Deshawn Watson Headlines - 0:08:33
Breece Hall News - 0:14:02
LaDanian Tomlinson Signed Chargers Jersey Giveaway Promo - 0:16:39
What We Learned From Preseason Week 2 - 0:17:33
Fitz: That Dohnte Meyers (WR - Bengals) is an underdog worth rooting for. - 0:17:52
Bogs: Jack Strand hype could be real - 0:23:00
Fitz: The Green Bay Packers&rsquo; special teams might not be a disaster for a change - 0:24:46
Both: Tyrone Tracy has no future with the Giants - 0:29:15
Stock Watch - Pat: De&rsquo;Zhaun Stribling, WR - 0:33:34
Stock Watch - Bogs: Jaydon Blue, RB - 0:38:27
Stock Watch - Welsh: Mike Washington, RB - 0:42:03
Outro - 0:50:02

Chris Welsh, Scott Bogman, and Pat Fitzmaurice discuss the biggest storylines from Week 2, including Keyshawn Boutte's trade to the Houston Texans, Deshaun Watson being named the Cleveland Browns' starting quarterback, Breece Hall's potential Week 1 return, and what the Jets' backfield could look like.  The crew also dives into what they actually learned from preseason Week 2, including the remarkable underdog story of Bengals wide receiver Dante Myers, Jack Strand's surprising rise in Atlanta, the possibility that the Packers' special teams are finally becoming a strength, and why Tyrone Tracy's future with the Giants could be in serious jeopardy.  If you're preparing for your 2026 fantasy football draft, dynasty league, best ball league, or simply trying to identify the NFL players poised to break out before Week 1, this episode is packed with preseason news and actionable takeaways.

NFL Preseason Week 2 Takeaways + Biggest Winners & Losers (Ep. 45)

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2026 NFL Season PREDICTIONS | Biggest Surprises, Disappointments & MVP Picks (Ep. 48)

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