In this episode of The Fantasy Football Almanac Show, I break down one of the biggest decisions fantasy managers face on draft day: When should you draft a quarterback? I start with some early preseason football and my reaction to the Hall of Fame Game, including Carson Beck's performance and what it could mean for his development. That leads into a larger discussion about how much the…
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In this episode of The Fantasy Football Almanac Show, I break down one of the biggest decisions fantasy managers face on draft day: When should you draft a quarterback? I start with some early preseason football and my reaction to the Hall of Fame Game, including Carson Beck's performance and what it could mean for his development. That leads into a larger discussion about how much the quarterback position has changed. Rookie quarterbacks are entering the NFL more prepared than ever to step onto the field and lead a franchise, and I discuss why that should affect the way fantasy managers value the position. Then it's time to talk draft strategy. I break down the current average draft positions of the most popular fantasy quarterbacks, including Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Drake Maye, and others. Is the weekly advantage of taking an elite quarterback worth passing on a running back or wide receiver in the early rounds? Or does the increasing depth at quarterback make waiting the better strategy? Finally, I discuss where I'm targeting quarterbacks in 2026 drafts, which QBs I believe offer value at their current ADPs, and how your overall roster construction should influence when you finally pull the trigger.
On this episode of the Fantasy Football Almanac Show, I’m looking at the players you should consider adding to the end of your roster before Week 1. These aren't safe, career-long mediocre veterans who might give you a few usable fantasy points. We're taking home run swings. The goal is simple: use those final roster spots on players whose situations could change quickly. If things break the…
1 wk ago · 26:46
In this episode, I unveil my 2026 NFL Power Rankings and break down which teams I believe have the best chance to hoist the Lombardi Trophy this season. Rather than simply ranking all 32 teams, I focus on the true Super Bowl contenders, explain what separates them from the rest of the league, and discuss the key factors that could determine who emerges in February. I also examine several notable…
2 mos ago · 17:38
In this episode of the Fantasy Football Almanac Show, Sean dives into a group of rookie prospects who aren't receiving enough attention from fantasy managers heading into the 2026 season. Check out the Fantasy Football Almanac. Information for the Print and Digital versions can be found at www.thefantasyfootballalmanac.com. The show begins with a look at Arizona quarterback Carson Beck before…
2 mos ago · 19:25
Most fantasy football managers spend all summer debating the same rookie wide receivers. Meanwhile, some of the most intriguing dynasty and late-round redraft targets are being completely overlooked. In this episode of the Fantasy Football Almanac Podcast, Sean Ryan breaks down five rookie wide receivers who are flying under the radar heading into training camp but could see their fantasy value…
3 mos ago · 27:10
