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🔥 WEEK 8 FANTASY FOOTBALL ADVICE IS HERE! 🔥

Brian Drake (@DrakeFantasy) of Fantasy Points, SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio, and The Huddle joins Eric Balkman (@EricBalkman) for another action-packed episode of FFPC Insider Access! 🏈
Who should you start in Week 8? Which players are ready to break out? And what should fantasy managers expect when the Carolina Panthers take on the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football? 🧀🐾

We're breaking down the latest NFL news, analyzing key fantasy football performances, debating must-start players, and giving you the start/sit advice you need to gain an edge in your leagues!

🔥 IN THIS EPISODE:

🏈 SEGMENT 1: AROUND THE NFL

🐅 Chase Brown's fantasy outlook after Cincinnati's win over Baltimore
🚀 Tony Pollard's monster three-touchdown performance
🐬 Is Ollie Gordon emerging as a fantasy football difference-maker?
🦅 Elijah Mitchell's role in Philadelphia's backfield
🩹 Tyler Allgeier's injury update and what it means for fantasy managers
🗽 Garrett Wilson addresses trade rumors
💪 Rashee Rice's return to practice and his fantasy impact
🎯 Makai Lemon's breakout performance against Dallas
⭐ Ryan Flournoy makes the most of his opportunities
🏥 Davante Adams undergoes hamstring surgery: What does his recovery timeline mean for fantasy football?
🟣 Kyler Murray's adjustment to Minnesota's passing game
🚀 C.J. Stroud's performance and Houston's passing-game outlook
⚡ Jim Harbaugh confirms Mike McDaniel will continue calling plays for the Chargers

🐾🧀 SEGMENT 2: THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL PREVIEW: PANTHERS VS. PACKERS

Carolina Panthers

🔄 Can Bryce Young bounce back?
💥 Is Chuba Hubbard a top-12 running back this week?
🎯 Why could Jalen Coker be more than just a flex option?
💎 Who is Carolina's under-the-radar sleeper?

Green Bay Packers

🏈 Is Jordan Love approaching must-start territory?
🚜 What can fantasy managers expect from Josh Jacobs?
🩹 How concerned should we be about Matthew Golden's health?
🛡️ Are either team's defenses worth starting?

📊 SEGMENT 3: WEEK 8 FANTASY FOOTBALL START/SIT DEBATES

Who gets the nod in these crucial fantasy matchups? Brian Drake and Eric Balkman weigh in!

🏃 RUNNING BACKS

Jordan Mason vs. Rachaad White
Breece Hall vs. Rhamondre Stevenson
Blake Corum vs. Rico Dowdle

🙌 WIDE RECEIVERS

Keenan Allen vs. Jordan Addison
Germie Bernard vs. Tre Tucker
Luther Burden vs. Stefon Diggs

👐 TIGHT ENDS

Harold Fannin vs. Brenton Strange
Hunter Henry vs. Kyle Pitts
Mike Gesicki vs. Tyler Higbee

🚀 QUARTERBACKS

Jacoby Brissett vs. Jared Goff
Matthew Stafford vs. Caleb Williams
Kirk Cousins vs. Geno Smith

💬 Which players are you starting and sitting this week? Drop your toughest lineup decisions in the comments!

🎙️ ABOUT FFPC INSIDER ACCESS

Hosted by Eric Balkman (@EricBalkman), FFPC Insider Access delivers fantasy football analysis, NFL news, player evaluations, Thursday Night Football previews, and weekly start/sit debates to help you make smarter lineup decisions.

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🔥 Eric Balkman and Nate Polvogt from Optimus Fantasy break down the biggest fantasy football news, Thursday Night Football, and crucial Week 7 start/sit decisions! Who should be in your lineup, who belongs on the bench, and which NFL injuries could change everything? We’re covering it all on FFPC Insider Access!

📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 7–9 PM ET
🎙️ Host: Eric Balkman (@EricBalkman)
🏈 Guest Co-Host: Nate Polvogt (@NatePolvogt) of Optimus Fantasy (@OptimusFantasy)

🏈 In This Episode

🚨 Around the NFL: The Latest Injury News

Terry McLaurin's season-ending injury and its fantasy football fallout
Tank Dell set to play in Week 7
Zach Charbonnet and Christian Kirk return to full participation
Emeka Egbuka's latest injury concerns
Davante Adams sidelined for 6–10 weeks: Will the Rams add a receiver?
Josh Jacobs looks ready to help the Packers
What the Chargers' offensive changes could mean for fantasy managers
Brian Thomas Jr., Bo Nix, and the latest coaching comments

🌙 Thursday Night Football: Patriots vs. Bears

Is Drake Maye ready for a fantasy rebound?
Can A.J. Brown be trusted in your lineup?
Is DeMario Douglas a sneaky flex play?
Is Eli Raridon cutting into Hunter Henry's value?

Can Caleb Williams handle the Patriots defense?
Is Roschon Johnson worth starting?
What's going wrong with Rome Odunze?
Could Colston Loveland be in line for a big game?

🔥 Week 7 Fantasy Football Start/Sit Showdown

Running Backs
Ashton Jeanty vs. Aaron Jones
Ollie Gordon vs. Kendre Miller
Tyler Allgeier vs. Rico Dowdle

Wide Receivers
Omar Cooper vs. Jameson Williams
Wan'Dale Robinson vs. Malik Washington
Carnell Tate vs. Michael Wilson

Tight Ends
Tyler Higbee vs. Juwan Johnson
Travis Kelce vs. Colston Loveland
Mark Andrews vs. Pat Freiermuth

Quarterbacks
Jared Goff vs. Jordan Love
Matthew Stafford vs. C.J. Stroud
Bo Nix vs. Deshaun Watson

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🚨 Week 6 is here, and the fantasy football decisions are getting tougher! Eric Balkman is joined by Tommy Herrin, the 2025 FFPC Big Gorilla Early Rampage Tournament $25,000 winner to break down the latest NFL news, preview Thursday Night Football, and debate the biggest fantasy football start/sit decisions of the week!

🏈 ON THIS EPISODE OF FFPC INSIDER ACCESS:

📰 SEGMENT 1: AROUND THE NFL

Who's trending toward a return, who's missing practice, and which injuries could shake up your Week 6 lineups? We cover the latest updates on Alec Pierce, DJ Moore, DeVonta Smith, Jeremiyah Love, Ja’Kobi Lane, Rashee Rice, A.J. Brown, Dylan Sampson and more. Plus, Tyreek Hill's free-agent situation, the Bengals' backfield touch split, and the Chargers' stance on Justin Herbert.

🌙 SEGMENT 2: THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL PREVIEW

Seahawks vs. Broncos brings plenty of fantasy questions!

Seattle Seahawks

Can you still trust Sam Darnold despite the turnover risk?
Is Emanuel Wilson a volume play or a fantasy trap?
Is Cooper Kupp worth starting in your flex?
Is AJ Barner a viable tight end-premium gamble?

Denver Broncos

Should you sit Bo Nix against Seattle's defense?
Can J.K. Dobbins carry Denver's offense?
Is Jaylen Waddle still a buy-low candidate?
Is Courtland Sutton the safer Denver receiver?
Does Evan Engram offer enough upside in tight end-premium leagues?

🎯 SEGMENT 3: WEEK 6 FANTASY FOOTBALL START/SITS

Running Backs

MarShawn Lloyd or Tony Pollard?
RJ Harvey or Woody Marks?
J.K. Dobbins or Keaton Mitchell?
Blake Corum or Dameon Pierce?

Wide Receivers

Keenan Allen or Xavier Worthy?
Emeka Egbuka or Jakobi Meyers?
Germie Bernard or Devaughn Vele?
Josh Downs or Jaylen Waddle?

Tight Ends

Tucker Kraft or Isaiah Likely?
Jake Ferguson or Dalton Schultz?
Kyle Pitts or Darren Waller?
Harold Fannin or Dallas Goedert?
Oronde Gadsden or Chig Okonkwo?

Quarterbacks

Dak Prescott or Brock Purdy?
Jalen Hurts or Trevor Lawrence?
Patrick Mahomes or Tyler Shough?
Kirk Cousins or Bryce Young?

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The FFPC Insider Access Show is back with a loaded Week 5 fantasy football preview! 🏈🔥 Eric Balkman is joined by Corbin Young of Yahoo! Fantasy, RotoBaller and RotoViz to break down the biggest questions facing high-stakes fantasy football players heading into Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season.

We’re covering everything from the latest injuries and backfield battles to Thursday Night Football, emerging players, trade values and the toughest start/sit decisions of the week.

🏈 AROUND THE NFL

Can Will Shipley become a legitimate every-week RB2?
What does Lamar Jackson’s injury mean for the Ravens offense?
If Ja’Marr Chase or Tee Higgins miss time, who becomes Joe Burrow’s target magnet?
How should fantasy managers handle the Washington quarterback situation?
Is Tyreek Hill still a buy-low opportunity?
Is T.J. Hockenson officially back among the elite tight ends?
Which backfield is tougher to decipher: Bears or Packers?
Is Jaylen Warren taking over the Steelers backfield?
Is Emanuel Wilson becoming Seattle’s lead back?
What does Brian Branch’s return mean for Detroit’s defense?
Is Keaton Mitchell taking control of the Chargers backfield?
Can Carnell Tate be trusted as a legitimate Week 5 fantasy starter after his 145-yard breakout?

🌴 THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL: BUCCANEERS vs. COWBOYS

We break down the fantasy implications on both sides of the matchup, including:

What can Jalon Daniels do for Tampa Bay’s pass-catchers?
Is Bucky Irving facing a brutal game script?
Did we overrate Emeka Egbuka?
Is Chris Godwin the better play?
How valuable is Cade Otton in TE-premium formats?
Could Dak Prescott let off the gas with a big Cowboys lead?
Is George Pickens losing value because of CeeDee Lamb’s dominance?
Which Dallas handcuff matters more: Tyler Goodson or Ryan Flournoy?
Is Jake Ferguson droppable?
Is the Cowboys defense a must-start?

🎯 WEEK 5 START/SITS

Running Backs

Aaron Jones or Jeremiyah Love?
Quinshon Judkins or Emanuel Wilson?
Braelon Allen or Omarion Hampton?
Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Ollie Gordon?

Wide Receivers

Wan’Dale Robinson or Khalil Shakir?
Denzel Boston or Romeo Doubs?
Rome Odunze or Dontayvion Wicks?
Dohnte Meyers or Marvin Harrison Jr.?

Tight Ends

Juwan Johnson or Colston Loveland?
Mark Andrews or Mike Gesicki?
Hunter Henry or Tyler Higbee?
Pat Freiermuth or Brenton Strange?

Quarterbacks

Jared Goff or Matthew Stafford?
Jacoby Brissett or Drake Maye?
Jayden Daniels or Jordan Love?
Kyler Murray or Bo Nix?

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Welcome to FFPC Insider Access, the show built specifically for high-stakes fantasy football players who need more than generic rankings. 🎯

Eric Balkman is joined by Tyler Buecher of Fantasy Guru to break down the biggest Week 4 fantasy football decisions, with a focus on FFPC start/sits, player usage, changing roles, matchup analysis and where players are headed for the rest of the season.

🔥 THIS WEEK'S SHOW:

🚨 Around the NFL
We break down the biggest Week 4 news and, more importantly, what it means for your FFPC lineup. We dig into Oronde Gadsden, Carnell Tate, Christian Watson, Dalton Schultz, Kalif Raymond, David Montgomery, Juwan Johnson, Bryce Young, Najee Harris and Brock Purdy and identify which players are trending up, trending down or sitting in dangerous “fragile” territory.

📊 The Role, Not the Box Score
Fantasy points can lie. Usage usually doesn't. Tyler brings the Fantasy Guru analytics and scheme-based approach to the table as we examine snaps, routes, targets, touches and changing roles to determine which players are actually earning more opportunities.

💰 The FFPC Roster Management Lab
Because high-stakes FFPC leagues don't allow trading, every roster decision matters. We tackle the players you should START, BENCH, HOLD or CUT and discuss whether a player's current role represents a temporary blip or a meaningful change for the rest of the season.

🏈 Thursday Night Football: Steelers vs. Browns
We break down the entire Thursday night fantasy landscape, including Jaylen Warren, Aaron Rodgers, Steelers WRs, Deshaun Watson, Denzel Boston and the Cleveland backfield.

🔥 Start Jaylen Warren over David Montgomery?
🔥 Christian Watson or Carnell Tate?
🔥 Bryce Young or Aaron Rodgers in Superflex?
🔥 Oronde Gadsden, Dalton Schultz or Juwan Johnson?
🔥 Brock Purdy: Start or Sit?

🎯 The FFPC Start/Sit War Room
This is where we get specific. No “it depends.” No hiding behind rankings. We make the actual calls high-stakes players have to make every week.
We also examine the trajectory of each player. Is his role getting better? Is his production sustainable? Is he a player you should be starting now even if his season-long value hasn't caught up yet?

If you're playing FFPC, high-stakes fantasy football, TE-premium, Superflex or deep-roster leagues, this is the Week 4 lineup discussion you need before setting your roster.

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NFL Week 3 is here and every injury and player development matters for fantasy football. Eric Balkman welcomes Jon Lange of PlayerProfiler to FFPC Insider Access to break down the latest news and fantasy implications heading into the weekend.

The guys cover the biggest developments around the NFL, including the latest injury updates, changing roles and player situations that will impact fantasy football decisions in Week 3.

They also preview Thursday Night Football between the Atlanta Falcons and Green Bay Packers, including expectations for Michael Penix Jr., Drake London, Kyle Pitts, MarShawn Lloyd, Kaleb Johnson, Matthew Golden and Tucker Kraft.

Plus, Jon Lange provides an early look at his Week 3 injury report* featuring Puka Nacua, Nico Collins, Malik Nabers, DJ Moore, Mike Evans, Michael Pittman, Saquon Barkley, Jadarian Price, Jaylen Warren, Rico Dowdle, the Broncos running backs, Aaron Jones, Caleb Williams, Sam Darnold and more.

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In This Episode:

NFL Week 3 fantasy football news
The latest NFL injury updates
Ladd McConkey, Travis Etienne and Zay Flowers
Alec Pierce and Jonathon Brooks
Brandin Cooks joins the 49ers
Marvin Harrison Jr. and the Cardinals
Zach Ertz returns to the Eagles
Marcus Mariota and Kyler Murray
Jake Ferguson's two-touchdown Week 2 performance
Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars
Falcons vs. Packers Thursday Night Football preview
Michael Penix Jr. and the Falcons offense
Drake London and Kyle Pitts
MarShawn Lloyd and Kaleb Johnson
Matthew Golden and Tucker Kraft
Jon Lange's early Week 3 injury report
Puka Nacua, Nico Collins, Malik Nabers and more
Fantasy implications for NFL Week 3
The FFPC Weekly Challenge

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction
03:40 Chargers WR Ladd McConkey (rib) was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice.
12:55 Terrance Ferguson caught 6-of-9 targets for 54 yards and a touchdown in the Rams’ Week 2 win over the Giants.
18:04 ESPN’s Jordan Raanan reports that Jameis Winston is the Giants’ starting quarterback, but a trade for another quarterback “is possible.”
24:38 Saints RB Travis Etienne (hamstring) was limited on Wednesday.
29:50 ESPN’s Jamison Hensley reports Zay Flowers (hamstring) did not participate in Wednesday’s practice.
33:38 Colts placed Alec Pierce (heel) on injured reserve.
39:37 NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Jonathon Brooks is expected to have core muscle surgery and will be placed on IR.
43:13 49ers signed WR Brandin Cooks, formerly of the Bills.
50:43 The Arizona Republic’s Theo Mackie reports Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur “met [the] idea” of manufacturing touches for Marvin Harrison “with skepticism.”
1:17:28 The Eagles signed TE Zach Ertz to the practice squad.
1:19:50 The Ringer’s Tom Pelissero reports Marcus Mariota is expected to start in Week 3 against the Seahawks.
The Ringer’s Tom Pelissero reports Kyler Murray has cleared concussion protocol and will start in Week 3 against the Buccaneers.
1:23:30 The Ringer’s Tom Pelissero reports Kyler Murray has cleared concussion protocol and will start in Week 3 against the Buccaneers.
1:27:35 Jake Ferguson caught 4-of-4 targets for 43 yards and two touchdowns in the Cowboys’ Week 2 win over the Commanders.
1:34:45 Early Look at Jon Lange’s Injury Report
1:35:14 Puka Nacua
1:39:20 Nico Collins
1:41:05 Malik Nabers
1:44:35 DJ Moore
1:49:28 Michael Pittman
1:50:56 Jaylen Warren & Rico Dowdle
1:53:06 Jadarian Price
1:57:05 The Broncos Running Backs

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Eric Balkman is joined by Jakob Sanderson of Fantasy Points and Matt Schauf of Draft Sharks to break down the biggest fantasy football news, Week 1 takeaways, Thursday Night Football and critical Week 2 start/sit decisions.

Jakob Sanderson examines the latest NFL injury news, emerging players and whether fantasy managers should have comfort or concern after Week 1, including Christian McCaffrey, De’Von Achane, Saquon Barkley, Breece Hall, Bucky Irving, Rashee Rice, Jaylen Waddle and more.

Matt Schauf previews Lions vs. Bills and breaks down the fantasy outlooks for Jared Goff, David Montgomery, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Sam LaPorta, James Cook, DJ Moore, Khalil Shakir, Dalton Kincaid and others before tackling Week 2 start/sit decisions at running back, wide receiver and tight end.

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In This Episode

The latest NFL injuries and fantasy football news
Jalen Coker and Matthew Golden emerge after Week 1
Jordan Love and Dallas Goedert's Week 1 performances
Ashton Jeanty's massive fantasy debut
Christian McCaffrey, De’Von Achane and Saquon Barkley
Breece Hall, Bucky Irving and Jadarian Price
Rashee Rice, Jaylen Waddle and Terrance Ferguson
Lions vs. Bills Thursday Night Football fantasy preview
Week 2 running back start/sit decisions
Week 2 wide receiver start/sit decisions
Week 2 tight end start/sit decisions
Fantasy football roster decisions for Week 2

Chapters:

00:00 - Introductions
04:40 - Nico Collins was not seen at Thursday's practice
07:38 - Colts WR Alec Pierce (heel) was not seen practicing on Thursday
10:00 - Twitch Viewer Question: Drake Maye or Bo Nix?
14:00 - Ravens WR Zay Flowers (hamstring) was not seen practicing on Thursday
21:05 - Steelers WR Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) was not seen practicing on Thursday
23:33 - De'Zhaun Stribling (ankle) is expected to miss 10 weeks after undergoing surgery
26:28 - Ladd McConkey is working on the side during Thursday's practice
32:11 - Recapping Jalen Coker's Week 1 Performance and his outlook for the rest of the year
37:41 - Comfort or Concern: Christian McCaffrey
44:12 - Comfort or Concern: De'Von Achane
48:58 - Comfort or Concern: Saquon Barkley
51:50 - Comfort or Concern: Jaylen Waddle
56:43 - Introducing Matt Schauf from Draft Sharks
01:00:00 - Thursday Night Football NFL Preview
01:15:50 - Dallas Goedert
01:18:20 - Recapping Michael Mayer's Week 1 Performance and his outlook for Week 2
01:24:14 - Week 2 Start or Sit: Aaron Jones or Quinshon Judkins?
01:26:18 - Week 2 Start or Sit: J.K. Dobbins or MarShawn Lloyd?
01:27:57 - Week 2 Start or Sit: Rico Dowdle or Kyle Monangai?
01:30:26 - Week 2 Start or Sit: Quentin Johnston or Michael Wilson?
01:33:44 - Week 2 Start or Sit: Romeo Doubs or Josh Downs?
01:35:55 - Week 2 Start or Sit: Jordan Addison or Jayden Reed?
01:39:00 - Week 2 Start or Sit: Harold Fannin Jr. or Juwan Johnson?
01:41:01 - Week 2 Start or Sit: Jake Ferguson or Kyle Pitts?
01:42:44 - Week 2 Start or Sit: Dalton Schultz or Brenton Strange?
01:46:12 - Week 2 Start or Sit: Joe Burrow or Jaxson Dart?
01:48:18 - Week 2 Start or Sit: Jordan Love or Matthew Stafford?
01:51:05 - Week 2 Start or Sit: Tyler Shough or Malik Willis?
01:53:40 - Show Closing

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Colby Conway joins Eric Balkman for a LIVE episode of FFPC Insider Access, bringing high-stakes fantasy football strategy, player evaluations, and the latest NFL preseason news straight to your draft room!

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Go inside the mind of Colby Conway as he and Eric Balkman break down the latest NFL news from the fantasy football perspective, identify injury beneficiaries, evaluate preseason usage, and reveal the players and strategies that can give you an edge in high-stakes FFPC leagues.

The guys explore how to balance floor vs. ceiling, when preseason information should influence your draft board, how to identify late-round values, and which players Colby is targeting, fading, or expecting to make a major fantasy impact in 2026.

Analyze the picks, strategies, and player takes—and shout out your comments in live chat!

In This Episode:

NFL preseason news impacting fantasy football
Injury beneficiaries and key player injury updates
Mike Evans' Week 1 outlook
Josh Jacobs and the Packers' backfield
Brian Thomas' injury scare & Davante Adams' preseason
Ja'Kobi Lane's upside in Baltimore
Colby Conway's biggest fantasy football narratives
Floor vs. ceiling in high-stakes FFPC leagues
Preseason usage trends and changing player values
Late-round QB strategy and sleeper targets
Colby's biggest ADP targets and fades
Tournament roster construction and final-round targets
FFPC Main Event strategy and late-round values

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Justin Herzig is drafting LIVE for a $400,000 grand prize in the FFPC Best Ball Tournament and you've got exclusive access to the war room!

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Go inside Justin Herzig’s draft with Eric Balkman as they navigate a high-stakes FFPC Best Ball Tournament, breaking down player values, roster construction, stacking strategy, and the decisions that can make or break a $400,000 championship roster.

Plus, get the latest NFL training camp news from the fantasy football perspective, including major developments impacting draft boards, player values, and Week 1 outlooks.

Watch Justin’s draft unfold from Rounds 1-20 and hear the thought process behind his picks as he battles against some of the top names in the FFPC.

Analyze the picks and shout out your comments in live chat!

In This Episode:

Justin Herzig’s LIVE $400,000 FFPC Best Ball Tournament draft
Rounds 1-20 of Justin’s draft and roster construction
The latest NFL training camp news and fantasy football impact
Bhayshul Tuten’s increased pass-catching opportunity
Washington’s backfield taking multiple hits
Emeka Egbuka’s toe injury and Week 1 outlook
DeVonta Smith and Garrett Wilson return to the field
Darren Waller’s ramp-up in Carolina
Jeremiyah Love’s return timeline and fantasy outlook
Alec Pierce’s Week 1 status
Best Ball draft strategy and roster construction
Player values, targets, and potential league winners
Stacking strategy and tournament roster construction
FFPC strategy for winning in 2026

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RotoWire's Theo Gremminger is drafting LIVE for a $400,000 grand prize in the FFPC Best Ball Tournament and you've got exclusive access to the war room!

Go inside Theo's mind for high stakes strategy with Eric Balkman and Dave Terpoilli, plus NFL Training Camp news analyzed from the fantasy football perspective.

Watch as Theo navigates the draft from Rounds 1-20, revealing his player targets, roster-building strategy, stacking approach, and the values he’s looking for in a tournament with a $400,000 grand prize.

In This Episode:

Theo Gremminger’s LIVE $400,000 FFPC Best Ball Tournament draft
Rounds 1-20 of Theo’s draft and roster construction
The latest NFL training camp news and fantasy football impact
Jonathon Brooks and Chuba Hubbard
Quinshon Judkins’ potential expanded passing-game role
Pat Bryant’s projected role in Denver
Josh Downs returns to practice
De’Zhaun Stribling’s training camp progress
Best Ball draft strategy and roster construction
Player values, targets, and potential league winners
FFPC tournament strategy for 2026

Chapters:

00:00 Fantasy Football Night in America!
11:01 Jonathon Brooks steaming up the draft board
18:40 Quinshon Judkins is expected to take on a larger role in the passing game this year, according to Scott Petrak of BrownsZone.
22:38 Broncos coach Sean Payton suggested Monday that Pat Bryant will have a role in the offense, Zack Kelberman of Mile High Huddle reports.
31:40 Live Draft Begins - Round 1
34:59 Theo's Round 3 Pick
37:25 George Pickens
40:05 Round 4 & Emeka Egbuka status
43:22 Omarion Hampton falling
46:15 Theo on the clock in Round 5
49:50 TreVeyon Henderson
52:25 Round 6
53:47 Zero WR strategy: Team 8
56:08 Theo on the 6/7 Turn
1:02:48 Round 8
1:05:45 Josh Downs
1:07:55 Theo on the 8/9 Turn
1:14:30 Round 10
1:21:11 Theo talks about his 10/11 picks
1:25:01 Round 12
1:27:03 Team 9 Draft Strategy with 3 TEs in first 7 picks
1:29:25 Theo on the Clock in 12/13
1:34:35 KC Conceepcion vs Denzel Boston
1:37:50 Theo talking through 14/15 Turn
1:41:40 Seahawks Offense
1:46:55 Fernando Mendoza
1:48:50 Theo on the Clock 16/17
1:54:40 Round 18
1:57:14 Theo sniped at TE on 18/19 Turn

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Your fantasy football draft strategy is the difference between a good team and a championship roster. Eric Balkman is joined by guest co-host Jim Coventry from RotoWire to help you build winning teams this season!

The guys analyze the latest NFL training camp news from the fantasy football perspective, reveal projections for the most polarizing players and share draft strategies that give FFPC players an edge in 2026.

Jim also reviews his FFPC Pros vs. Joes draft team, explaining the thought process behind his picks, the values he found, and the strategy he used to build his roster.

Whether you're preparing for the FFPC Main Event, Big Gorilla, Best Ball Tournament, or your home league, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you draft smarter and build a winning roster.

Chapters:

00:00 - Show opening and introducing Jim Coventry of RotoWire
07:46 - Jeremiyah Love won't play in the Hall of Fame game. What is the outlook for Love compared to Tyler Allgeier
24:52 - Alvin Kamara has been getting most of the third-down snaps with the starters at training camp
30:50 - Serious signs of life for A.J. Brown and Drake Maye's relationship after their slow start in training camp?
41:52 - Malik Nabers looked good at practice last Wednesday
58:51 - Are you In or Out on Christian McCaffrey?
01:01:20 - Are you In or Out on Josh Jacobs?
01:07:40 - Are you In or Out on TreVeyon Henderson?
01:13:18 - Are you In or Out on Jaylen Waddle?
01:17:52 - Are you In or Out on Mike Evans?
01:25:55 - Are you In or Out on DK Metcalf?
01:30:52 - Are you In or Out on Harold Fannin Jr.?
01:33:49 - Are you In or Out on Mark Andrews?
01:40:41 - Jim Coventry's FFPC Pros VS. Joes Draft Team
01:58:02 - Show closing and where can we consume more Jim Coventry content?

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In This Episode:

NFL training camp news that could impact your draft
In or Out on Christian McCaffrey, Josh Jacobs, Jaylen Waddle and more
Jim Coventry's FFPC Pros vs. Joes draft review
Best Ball and high-stakes draft strategy
SuperFlex quarterback construction
Stacking strategy and roster construction
Players Jim is targeting above the market
Veteran values, breakout candidates, and league winners
Common mistakes fantasy managers make in FFPC drafts

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Fantasy football draft season is here, and the biggest decisions can make or break your roster. Eric Balkman welcomes Jesse Cohen from RotoViz to break down the players you need to know before your 2026 fantasy football drafts, including who they are buying and fading, dynasty values and the strategies to help you gain an edge no matter what format and league you're playing in.

Eric and Jesse analyze the biggest fantasy football questions facing drafters, from Best Ball Tournament strategy and ADP values to dynasty picks to become become league winners. Jesse also breaks down the RotoViz Dynasty Buy Score and explains how fantasy managers can use data-driven insights to identify undervalued players before the market catches up.

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In This Episode:

Eric Balkman and Jesse Cohen discuss the latest fantasy football draft trends
Are you in or out on some of the most debated players in fantasy football?
Players to target, fade, and evaluate heading into 2026 drafts
FFPC Best Ball Tournament strategy and roster construction
The biggest mistakes fantasy managers make in tournament drafts
How to approach ADP, player values, and differentiation in large-field contests
RotoViz Dynasty Buy Score: identifying dynasty values and potential breakouts
Dynasty players who are undervalued by the market
Veteran players who could still provide fantasy value
SuperFlex QB strategy, stacking approaches, and portfolio construction
Dynasty Buy Score strategy
FFPC Main Event and Big Gorilla Tournament strategy

Players & Topics Covered:

Rashee Rice
Tetairoa McMillan
DJ Moore
Marvin Harrison Jr.
DK Metcalf
Quentin Johnston
Jayden Reed
Xavier Worthy
Jayden Higgins
Ja'Kobi Lane

Whether you're drafting season-long teams, competing in Best Ball tournaments, or building dynasty rosters, Eric Balkman and Jesse Cohen deliver actionable fantasy football analysis designed to help you make smarter decisions before your next draft.

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Winning a fantasy football tournament starts with the right strategy. Eric Balkman is joined by FantasyMojo's Darren Armani to break down the strategies that separate FFPC champions from the rest of the field.

From draft-day roster construction to in-season decision-making, this episode is packed with actionable advice for fantasy managers competing in Best Ball, Main Event, Big Gorilla, and other high-stakes fantasy football tournaments.

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In This Episode

📰 Latest NFL training camp news and fantasy football impact
🏆 Fantasy football tournament strategy for FFPC players
📈 Best Ball, Main Event & Big Gorilla draft strategy
💎 League-winning players, ADP values & sleepers
⚡ Lightning Round: breakouts, busts & bold predictions
🎙️ Darren Armani's must-draft players and winning blueprint for 2026

Chapters:
00:00 Introductions
02:20 Origin Story: Pros vs Joes
10:02 The Athletic’s James Boyd believes Jonathan Taylor could be a training camp “hold in”.
15:15 NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Alvin Kamara’s base salary was reduced to $6 million for 2026.
21:38 Seahawks placed Zach Charbonnet (knee) on the active/PUP list.
25:50 Cowboys WR George Pickens will officially play under the franchise tag for the 2026 season.
30:50 FFPC Hard Way Draft Overview
39:45 The Denver Post’s Parker Gabriel believes the Broncos will play “a ton” of three-receiver and “even four-receiver” sets in new OC Davis Webb’s system.
42:30 Makai Lemon (hamstring) said he will be “100 percent” ready to go for the start of training camp.
50:50 The South Florida Sun Sentinel’s David Furones believes Jalen Tolbert “appeared to be” one of Malik Willis’ top targets in OTAs and minicamp.
57:55 FFPC Tournament Strategy: The mistake FFPC players make repeatedly in Best Ball drafts
1:02:56 What is the Purple Sasquatch?
1:10:01 Which position are you attacking earlier than the field, and which are you comfortable waiting on?
1:16:10 Who's one player you're drafting far more often than the market?
1:19:50 Give us one veteran everyone has forgotten about.
1:23:18 SuperFlex QB Strategy
1:26:40 Stacking Strategy
1:30:40 If you had one entry in the FFPC Main Event and one in the Big Gorilla Tournament, which player would you make sure is on both teams
1:40:20 Who’s this year’s league-winner?
1:41:30 Do you have a favorite draft slot? Has one performed better than others over the years that you’ve noticed?
1:45:18 Which rookie do you click first most often on your teams?
1:49:50 Who’s the most overdrafted player in the FFPC at the moment?
1:52:40 Who’s the biggest ADP bargain in the Big Gorilla right now?
1:55:26 Who’s going to be the biggest breakout tight end?

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Joe Dolan joins Eric Balkman for one of the most actionable fantasy football draft strategy episodes of the offseason. From league-winning sleepers and rookie debates to overpriced stars and late-round quarterback strategy, this episode is packed with advice to help you dominate your 2026 fantasy football drafts.

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In This Episode

• Jonathan Taylor workload concerns
• Cam Skattebo training camp update
• Stefon Diggs' fantasy outlook
• Baker Mayfield injury revelations
• Tyjae Spears breakout potential
• Shedeur Sanders' quarterback battle
• Omarion Hampton vs. Ashton Jeanty
• RJ Harvey and TreVeyon Henderson value
• Tetairoa McMillan and Rome Odunze outlook
• Rashee Rice risk vs. upside
• Tyler Warren and Colston Loveland ADP
• Is waiting on quarterback the winning strategy?
• Joe Dolan's favorite sleepers, busts and league winners
• The players Joe drafts most often in 2026

Chapters:

00:00 - Show opening and introducing Joe Doland of Fantasy Points
07:13 - Around the NFL: DeAndre Smith Says The Colts Need to find ways to take some of the workload off of Jonathan Taylor
10:37 - An AFC Executive tells ESPN that Quinshon Judkins will have a big year in 2026
16:05 - What is the reaction to the news of Alvin Kamara's contract being restructured and how does it affect his 2026 outlook and the outlooks for other players?
23:10 - Giants RB Cam Skattebo is on schedule with his rehab and is expected to participate early in training camp, per Head Coach John Harbaugh
30:21 - John Harbaugh says that Jaxson Dart "can live in a lot of different worlds" and "run RPOs and Quarterback-driven runs"
39:15 - Baker Mayfield to reveal that he played with a sprained MCL and PCL from Week 2 onwards, with other injuries including a "bad biceps contusion" and a shoulder injury in Quarterback, the Netflix Series?
47:28 - Stefon Diggs has received interest from at least five teams leading up to the start of training camps
57:00 - Fantasy Price Check: Omarion Hampton: League Winner or Overpriced Rookie?
01:02:37 - Is Ashton Jeanty worth the Round 1 Price?
01:22:02 - Is RJ Harvey a real breakout or overly hyped up through training camp?
01:28:23 - How aggressive should you be in drafting Tetairoa McMillan compared to other WRs?
01:37:55 - Will Colston Loveland Pay off at his ADP?
01:42:58 - Joe Dolan's Favorite Mid-Draft Targets
01:48:00 - Joe Dolan's Favorite Rookies not named Jeremiyah Love & The Players he drafts the most
01:56:33 - Joe Dolan's Biggest Bust Candidates
01:58:20 - Show Closing

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Get ready for another packed edition of FFPC Insider Access as host Eric Balkman is joined by Matt Donnelly of RotoBaller and Fantasy Points to break down the biggest fantasy football storylines impacting high-stakes drafts.

From training camp buzz and changing depth charts to running back rankings, breakout candidates, and mid-round values, this episode is packed with actionable advice for FFPC managers looking to gain an edge before the 2026 fantasy football season.

Chapters:

00:00 Introductions
07:28 The pairing of Omarion Hampton and Mike McDaniel “could lead to fireworks.”
12:37 Ladd McConkey is “the No. 1 option” in the Chargers passing offense.
22:50 RB Travis Etienne is “the X-factor” of the Saints’ 2026 season
30:52 New Orleans Football’s Nick Underhill believes Saints WR Jordyn Tyson’s route running strengths fit well with QB Tyler Shough’s passing preferences.
36:20 Harbaugh on Skattebo “top tier back, and he’s planning on playing that way this year.”
48:30 The Athletic’s Chad Graf believes the Patriots will face fewer stacked boxes in 2026.
49:22 Courtland Sutton said he would be willing to sacrifice targets and overall numbers
59:02 Fantasy Football 2026: The Running Back Report
59:44 Jahmyr Gibbs vs Bijan Robinson as the #1 overall RB
1:04:25 Why is Ashton Jeanty steaming up?
1:09:20 The De’Von Achane Conundrum
1:15:38 Saquon Barkley bounce back?
1:19:35 Sneaky RB plays
1:28:20 Sophomore Breakout Incoming?
1:35:28 Mid-Round Targets
1:52:50 Buying the Breakout?

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Who are the tight ends worth picking up late in your drafts? What is this new method on tiering quarterbacks in your dynasty leagues? And what is the rest of the fantasy industry just plain wrong on right now?

Eric Balkman from the FFPC hashes out all those things and more with PlayerProfiler's Dan Williamson from The Dominator, Fantasy Empire and StackHunters podcasts. Balky also asks Dan about his journey to winning a pair of $1,000,000 Grand Prizes this year with FFPC.

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Which players should you be taking a stand on in drafts right now? What do you do when you're on the clock and town between two (or even three?) players? And what are some of the most overrated draft strategies to avoid?

Eric Balkman from the FFPC dishes with Scott Pianowski from Yahoo! Fantasy about those topics and so much more. Balky and Scott also get you on the path of the best way to draft for winning two separate $1,000,000 Grand Prizes at FFPC!

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Are you missing out by fading rookie receivers in your FFPC Best Ball Tournament drafts? What team construction strategies need to be embraced? And who are the right players to select to build a tournament winner?

Eric Balkman from the FFPC converses with Legendary Upside's Pat Kerrane about those topics and so much more. Balky and Pat also prepare you on the best way to draft for winning two separate $1,000,000 Grand Prizes at FFPC!

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Who are the players you simply can't leave your fantasy football drafts without? Which running backs need to be left for other players to draft? And how do you exploit FFPC ADP to your advantage?

Eric Balkman from the FFPC bandies about those topics with FantasyPros' Andrew Erickson and so much more. Balky and Andrew also tell you what you need to know when you're on-the-clock and drafting for two separate $1,000,000 Grand Prizes at FFPC!

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In what ways can you exploit team statistical projections in FFPC fantasy football drafts? Which players do you need to target in the Big Gorilla now before their ADP moves up? And what are the names of the must-avoid players when you're drafting for $1,000,000 this season?

Eric Balkman from the FFPC waxes poetic with Fantasy Points' Chris Wecht about how his work Fantasy Points as director of analytics can make you a better fantasy player. Balky and Chris also talk about the nuances you need to know about for each team in fantasy football in 2026!

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Join the 2026 FFPC Best Ball Tournament & 2026 FFPC Superflex Best Ball Tournament! Grand Prizes of $400,000 & $100,000. New users save $25 here: https://myffpc.com/BestBallTournament...

It's the FFPC flagship: Jump in on the 2026 FFPC Main Event, which is awarding a $1,000,000 Grand Prize in a $6,568,200 Prize Pool! Join in the fun here: https://myffpc.com/MainEvent.aspx?y=2

Always wanted to play high stakes fantasy football but stayed away? Try it now for just $125 when you play the FFPC Baby Gorilla! It features a $100,000 Grand Prize in a $675,450 prize pool! Draft here: https://myffpc.com/BabyGorilla.aspx

Want to play fantasy football year-round? Join an FFPC Dynasty or Empire Dynasty league right now with leagues starting at$100. Register here: https://myffpc.com/Dynasty.aspx

18 teams. 17 weeks. One champion! Get in on Chop leagues--the latest addition to FFPC! Just survive and advance by NOT being the lowest-scoring team each week. Sign up here: https://myffpc.com/ChopLeagues.aspx

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