Join Joe Pisapia, Andrew Erickson, and Derek Brown as they break down the top five rookies that you need to know before the 2026 NFL season kicks off!

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Intro - 0:00:00

Sonny Styles (LB, Washington Commanders) - 0:01:43

Tailgate Channel Promo - 0:06:57

Ja’Marr Chase Signed Jersey Giveaway Promo - 0:07:26

Caleb Downs (S, Dallas Cowboys) - 0:07:59

Mansoor Delane (CB, Kansas City Chiefs) - 0:12:36

Hard Rock Bet - 0:18:12

Jeremiyah Love (RB, Arizona Cardinals) - 0:19:12

Fernando Mendoza (QB, Las Vegas Raiders) - 0:27:15

Outro - 0:34:19

Join Joe Pisapia, Andrew Erickson, and Derek Brown as they break down the top five rookies that you need to know before the 2026 NFL season kicks off!
Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)
Intro - 0:00:00
Sonny Styles (LB, Washington Commanders) - 0:01:43
Tailgate Channel Promo - 0:06:57
Ja&rsquo;Marr Chase Signed Jersey Giveaway Promo - 0:07:26
Caleb Downs (S, Dallas Cowboys) - 0:07:59
Mansoor Delane (CB, Kansas City Chiefs) - 0:12:36
Hard Rock Bet - 0:18:12
Jeremiyah Love (RB, Arizona Cardinals) - 0:19:12
Fernando Mendoza (QB, Las Vegas Raiders) - 0:27:15
Outro - 0:34:19

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Join Joe Pisapia, Andrew Erickson, and Derek Brown as they break down the top five rookies that you need to know before the 2026 NFL season kicks off!

Top 5 NFL Rookies to Know for 2026 (Ep. 18)

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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.

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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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Top 5 NFL Rookies to Know for 2026 (Ep. 18)

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