Join Joe Pisapia, Derek Brown, and Andrew Erickson as they break down the AFC South for the 2026 NFL season!

Joe, D-Bro, and Andrew start off with a discussion on the AJ Brown rumors before going through the ceiling, floor, and potential breakout players to watch on the Jaguars, Texans, Colts, and Titans!

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00

Tailgate YT Channel Promo - 0:01:34

AJ Brown Latest Headlines - 0:01:49

Ja'Marr Chase Signed Bengals Jersey Giveaway  - 0:11:17

Jacksonville Jaguars - 0:11:51

Houston Texans - 0:22:42

Hard Rock Bet  - 0:33:33

Indianapolis Colts - 0:34:40

Tennessee Titans - 0:44:47

Outro - 0:53:44

Join Joe Pisapia, Derek Brown, and Andrew Erickson as they break down the AFC South for the 2026 NFL season!
Joe, D-Bro, and Andrew start off with a discussion on the AJ Brown rumors before going through the ceiling, floor, and potential breakout players to watch on the Jaguars, Texans, Colts, and Titans!
Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)
Intro - 0:00:00
Tailgate YT Channel Promo - 0:01:34
AJ Brown Latest Headlines - 0:01:49
Ja'Marr Chase Signed Bengals Jersey Giveaway&nbsp; - 0:11:17
Jacksonville Jaguars - 0:11:51
Houston Texans - 0:22:42
Hard Rock Bet&nbsp; - 0:33:33
Indianapolis Colts - 0:34:40
Tennessee Titans - 0:44:47
Outro - 0:53:44

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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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Join Joe Pisapia, Derek Brown, and Andrew Erickson as they break down the AFC South for the 2026 NFL season!  Joe, D-Bro, and Andrew start off with a discussion on the AJ Brown rumors before going through the ceiling, floor, and potential breakout players to watch on the Jaguars, Texans, Colts, and Titans!

AFC South 2026: Every Team's Ceiling, Floor & Breakout Player + AJ Brown Trade Rumors (Ep. 22)

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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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Find out who's actually earning it this preseason! Join Alfredo Brown, Andrew Erickson and Derek Brown for their top NFL risers and rookie standouts.

Is New England Patriots WR A.J. Brown about to blow up? Will Denver Broncos RB Jonah Coleman run away with the starting job? Plus, what makes Tennessee Titans WR Carnell Tate the favorite to be the most impactful rookie in 2026?

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

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00 
Trending NFL News & Notes - 0:00:16
Autographed LaDainian Tomlinson San Diego Chargers Jersey Giveaway - 0:16:18
NFL Preseason Rookies Risers - 0:16:52
NFL Preseason Veterans Risers - 0:25:46
Roster Cuts Rookie Game - 0:30:14
Round 1 - 0:30:52
Round 2 - 0:47:36 
Round 3 - 0:48:45
Outro - 0:53:28

Find out who's actually earning it this preseason! Join Alfredo Brown, Andrew Erickson and Derek Brown for their top NFL risers and rookie standouts.
Is New England Patriots WR A.J. Brown about to blow up? Will Denver Broncos RB Jonah Coleman run away with the starting job? Plus, what makes Tennessee Titans WR Carnell Tate the favorite to be the most impactful rookie in 2026?
The "Tailgate" plugs into the highs and lows coming out of camp!
Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)
Intro - 0:00:00&nbsp; Trending NFL News &amp; Notes - 0:00:16 Autographed LaDainian Tomlinson&nbsp;San Diego Chargers Jersey Giveaway - 0:16:18 NFL Preseason Rookies Risers - 0:16:52 NFL Preseason Veterans Risers - 0:25:46 Roster Cuts Rookie Game - 0:30:14 Round 1 - 0:30:52 Round 2 - 0:47:36&nbsp; Round 3 - 0:48:45 Outro - 0:53:28

Find out who's actually earning it this preseason! Join Alfredo Brown, Andrew Erickson and Derek Brown for their top NFL risers and rookie standouts.  Is New England Patriots WR A.J. Brown about to blow up? Will Denver Broncos RB Jonah Coleman run away with the starting job? Plus, what makes Tennessee Titans WR Carnell Tate the favorite to be the most impactful rookie in 2026?

Who's Actually Earning It This Preseason? | NFL Risers & Rookie Standouts (Ep. 44)

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AFC South 2026: Every Team's Ceiling, Floor & Breakout Player + AJ Brown Trade Rumors (Ep. 22)

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