Preseason Week 1 Fantasy Football Takeaways (2026): Jeremiyah Love Injury, Caleb Douglas Clue, Tyjae Spears Rising + More

In episode 19 of BS Fantasy Football, Bradley Stalder breaks down his top takeaways from preseason Week 1, led by Jeremiyah Love looking dominant but suffering an ankle injury after heavy usage, while criticizing the Cardinals’ decision-making and noting they also lost second-rounder Guard Bisantis. He highlights Dolphins rookie WR Caleb Douglas playing 100% of snaps with Malik Willis while casting doubt on Greg Dulcich’s role, and says Tyjae Spears is the Tennessee RB to target after out-snapping Tony Pollard with Cam Ward. Other notes include Packers two-WR sets featuring Matthew Golden and Christian Watson while Jayden Reed remains involved, Marshawn Lloyd holding the RB2 job, Samaje Perine as Cincinnati’s clear RB2, Isaiah Likely’s concerning snap rate with the Giants, Denzel Boston starting for Cleveland, Ja'Kobi Lane flashing for Baltimore, and Jayden Blue emerging as Dallas’ RB2.
00:00 Preseason Takeaways Intro
00:18 Jeremiyah Love Mismanaged
04:58 Dolphins Receiver Clues
09:59 Tyjae Spears Over Pollard
14:04 Packers WR Sets RB2
16:24 Bengals RB2 Perine
17:29 Isaiah Likely Red Flags
22:11 Seahawks Backfield Calm
24:23 Browns WR Depth Chart
26:51 Giants RB Committee Mess
29:44 Ty Simpson Dynasty Stash
30:32 Eli Stowers Stock Falling
33:52 Ja'Kobi Lane Ravens Buzz
35:45 Bonus Jayden Blue RB2
36:23 Wrap Up And Sign Off

Houston Texans Fantasy Football Projections (2026): Stroud, Nico Collins, David Montgomery & Sleepers
Bradley Stalder breaks down 2026 fantasy projections for the Houston Texans, explaining why C.J. Stroud has produced mediocre fantasy results due to injuries to key weapons, inconsistent offensive line play, and limited rushing (projected QB23 with 3,800 yards and 27.5 passing TDs). He highlights David Montgomery as the clear lead back after Houston traded significant assets to acquire him, projecting a 66% rush share, 1,100 rushing yards, double-digit TD upside, and RB10—well ahead of his RB20 ADP—while Woody Marks profiles as RB2 with pass-catching standalone value and contingency upside. Nico Collins is projected for a 24% target share and WR9, with debate versus Rashee Rice by scoring format. Jayden Higgins and Tank Dell compete for WR2 roles, and Dalton Schultz profiles as a low-ceiling TE19 option. Overall, Houston is framed as a defense-first, run-leaning team.
00:00 Texans Fantasy Preview
00:19 CJ Stroud Outlook
03:01 Montgomery Lead Back
04:47 Montgomery Draft Value
07:08 Woody Marks Role
10:27 Subscribe and Follow
10:55 Nico Collins Projection
12:59 Receiver Two Battle
16:17 Dalton Schultz Breakdown
18:20 Team Summary and Wrap

Green Bay Packers Fantasy Projections (2026) | Jordan Love, Josh Jacobs, Christian Watson, Jayden Reed & Tucker Kraft
Bradley Stalder breaks down his Green Bay Packers fantasy projections, explaining why he’s slightly below market on Jordan Love due to limited rushing but still views him as a stackable mid-round QB with spike-week upside. He’s modestly above market on Josh Jacobs, projecting him as the clear goal-line back while noting an unresolved offseason domestic violence case and expecting no quick NFL action. Stalder discusses MarShawn Lloyd as the RB2 with rising camp buzz, projects Christian Watson as the WR1 benefiting from a more consolidated target tree, and expects Jayden Reed to gain snaps in two-WR sets. He cautions against drafting Matthew Golden at cost based on poor rookie production comps, highlights Tucker Kraft as a major tight end target with little competition, and notes potential early-season shootouts with the defense impacted without Micah Parsons.
00:00 Packers Show Intro
01:02 Jordan Love Outlook
03:53 Josh Jacobs Projection
06:29 MarShawn Lloyd Role
08:18 Quick Subscribe Break
08:56 Christian Watson WR1
11:02 Jayden Reed Breakout
12:59 Fading Matthew Golden
16:49 Other WR Notes
17:16 Tucker Kraft TE Target
19:50 Wrap Up and Final Thoughts

Detroit Lions Fantasy Projections 2026 (Episode 16) | Goff, Gibbs, Amon-Ra, Jamo & LaPorta
Bradley Stalder breaks down 2026 fantasy projections and draft strategy for the Detroit Lions, highlighting Jared Goff as a best-ball value (QB8 vs QB16 ADP) with ~4,800 yards and nearly 30 TDs but minimal rushing. He ranks Jahmyr Gibbs as RB2 with a heavy workload and strong receiving role, while expressing low confidence in Isaiah Pacheco filling the vacated David Montgomery role after a trade to Houston and noting Detroit may add RB depth. Amon-Ra St. Brown is projected as WR3 with elite volume and red-zone usage, while Jameson Williams (WR26) profiles as a higher-variance best-ball target with ~1,000 yards. Sam LaPorta returns healthy with TE8 projections, creating target competition, and Isaac Teslaw and Greg Dortch are discussed as late-round flyers on a top scoring offense.
00:00 Lions Show Kickoff
00:19 Jared Goff Outlook
02:42 Draft Strategy and Stacks
04:50 Jahmyr Gibbs Workhorse Case
06:06 Pacheco and RB Depth
08:47 Amon-Ra Elite Profile
11:00 Jameson Williams Debate
13:46 Sam LaPorta Projections
15:14 Deep Sleepers and TE2
19:24 Wrap Up and Plugs

Denver Broncos Fantasy Football Projections (Episode 15) | Bo Nix, Jaylen Waddle, Sutton, Dobbins & RJ Harvey
In Episode 15 of BS Fantasy Football, Bradley Stalder delivers a quick Denver Broncos projection show, ranking Bo Nix as QB21 (lower than consensus) with modest rushing usage and emphasizing stacking/correlation in drafts. He’s bullish on newly acquired Jaylen Waddle (WR16 vs WR21 ADP) projecting a 25% target share and top-week upside if healthy, while viewing Courtland Sutton as fairly priced around WR38 with TD value. For depth, he prefers Pat Bryant as the WR3 over Troy Franklin, with Marvin Mims unlikely to earn a major role. At tight end, Evan Ingram is projected TE30 with limited upside amid age, efficiency, and competition. In the backfield, JK Dobbins (RB37) leads rushing/TD equity, RJ Harvey offers more PPR upside, and rookie Jonah Coleman profiles as the primary handcuff if Dobbins is injured.
00:00 Broncos Projections Intro
00:21 Bo Nix Outlook
02:19 Drafting Strategy Stacks
03:15 Jaylen Waddle Breakout Case
04:54 Courtland Sutton Role
06:40 WR3 Battle Depth Chart
08:56 Tight End Evan Ingram
10:50 Running Backs Dobbins Harvey
14:07 Wrap Up Draft Advice
14:41 Subscribe And Sign Off

2026 Dallas Cowboys Fantasy Projections: CeeDee Lamb vs George Pickens, Dak Prescott, Javonte Williams & Jayden Blue
Bradley Stalder breaks down his 2026 Dallas Cowboys fantasy projections, ranking both CeeDee Lamb (WR8) and George Pickens (WR10) in the top 10, separated by fewer than five half-PPR points, with Lamb projected for a rebound target share and Pickens for strong touchdown production. He discusses Dallas as an offense to target and projects Dak Prescott as QB11 with nearly 30 passing TDs and 4,200+ yards but reduced rushing since a prior knee injury, preferring several other QBs ahead of him. He notes Ryan Flournoy as a rare WR “handcuff” with contingency upside, and pegs Jake Ferguson around TE15 as a solid but unspectacular option. In the backfield, he likes Javonte Williams (RB13) for volume and goal-line work while highlighting Jayden Blue as a cheap, camp-buzz handcuff with potential standalone value.
00:00 Cowboys Projections Intro
00:32 Lamb vs Pickens Rankings
02:10 Dak Prescott Outlook
04:09 Deep Sleeper Flournoy
05:24 Jake Ferguson Breakdown
06:35 Javonte Williams Value
07:17 Jayden Blue Handcuff
10:04 Draft Strategy Recap
11:03 Wrap Up and Plugs

Cleveland Browns 2026 Fantasy Football Projections: Judkins, Concepcion, Fannin + QB Battle (Watson vs Sanders)
Bradley Stalder breaks down 2026 fantasy projections for the Cleveland Browns, noting the team may struggle but has usable pieces. He projects RB Quinshon Judkins (coming off a leg injury) for strong volume despite limited efficiency behind a weak line and uncertain QB play, ranking him RB21. Rookie WR Casey Concepcion is a bullish target bet (WR46 projection) despite a training-camp shoulder injury that could slow his early-season usage. TE Harold Fanin Jr. is projected for a 19% target share and TE10, with slightly reduced ceiling due to added target competition. He also covers rebound value for Jerry Jeudy, expectations for rookie WR Denzel Boston, role/handcuff outlook for RB Dylan Sampson, and deep notes on Cedric Tillman, Isaiah Bond, and dynasty stash Taylen Green. Stalder closes with the 50/50 QB competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders, leaning Sanders to win the job as the Browns evaluate their future.
00:00 Browns 2026 Overview
00:44 Judkins Volume Bet
03:15 Concepcion Rookie Outlook
05:09 Fannin Tight End Take
08:45 Jeudy Bounce Back
11:16 Boston Draft Value
12:59 Depth Pieces Notes
15:45 Taylen Green Stash
16:39 Watson vs Sanders
19:52 Wrap Up And Plugs

Cincinnati Bengals 2026 Fantasy Projections: Burrow, Chase, Higgins, Chase Brown & Perine
Bradley Stalder hosts Episode 12 of BS Fantasy Football, breaking down 2026 fantasy projections for the Cincinnati Bengals. He emphasizes the team’s fragility if Joe Burrow gets hurt but notes offseason upgrades to the offensive line and defense and projects Burrow as QB3 with 4,800 passing yards and 34.5 TDs, highlighting his value at a discounted ADP and his elite chemistry with Ja’Marr Chase. Chase is projected as the WR1 in half PPR with a massive target share and strong TD output, while Tee Higgins is projected near market as WR14 with over 1,000 yards and 9.4 TDs. At RB, Chase Brown is projected RB16 but drafted RB10 due to Samaje Perine’s ongoing role; Perine is labeled an undervalued handcuff with standalone value. Andre Joshivas is a late TD-driven flyer, while the tight end room (Mike Gesicki, Eric Aall) is mostly avoided.
00:00 Welcome and Setup
00:15 Burrow 2026 Outlook
02:13 Burrow ADP Value
03:15 Ja'Marr Chase Elite Case
04:42 Tee Higgins Projection
06:13 Defense and Shootouts
07:17 Chase Brown vs Market
07:57 Perine Handcuff Value
09:04 Depth Chart and Brooks
11:15 Yoshivas Deep Sleeper
12:08 Tight End Uncertainty
14:22 Wrap Up and Thanks

Chicago Bears Fantasy Football Projections 2026: Caleb Williams, Swift/Monangai, Rome Odunze, Loveland & the Luther Burden Debate
In episode 11 of VS Fantasy Football, Bradley Stalder breaks down his 2026 Chicago Bears fantasy projections and explains why he’s lower than market on Caleb Williams (QB13 vs QB6), citing skepticism about accuracy gains, a balanced run/pass approach, and a tougher first-place schedule; he projects ~60% completions, ~3,700 yards, 26–27 TDs, and rushing production. He likes D’Andre Swift (RB18) with 222 carries, 1,000+ yards and 8.5 TDs, and views Kyle Monangai (RB32) as an efficient complementary back. He’s bullish on Rome Odunze (WR13) and Colson Loveland (TE3), while strongly cautioning against drafting Luther Burden at his ADP despite projecting a jump to WR34. He also notes smaller roles for Kalif Raymond, Xavien Thomas, and Cole Kmet.
00:00 Bears Show Intro
01:19 Caleb Williams Outlook
05:52 QB Draft Strategy
07:22 Swift and Monangai
09:46 Rome Odunze Breakout
12:13 Luther Burden Debate
16:45 Loveland Projections
20:27 Depth Pieces and Kmet
22:27 Wrap Up and Outro

FFPC Pros vs Joes Draft (1.02): Ja’Marr Chase Start + Elite Stacks, Values & Late-Round Leverage
Bradley Stalder and Coach Retzlaff live-walk through an FFPC Pros vs Joes best ball draft from the 1.02 in full PPR, tight end premium. Bradley opens by taking Ja’Marr Chase over Bijan Robinson due to concerns about Atlanta’s offense and prioritizing points in an elite Bengals environment, then builds with Derrick Henry and a projection-driven Rashee Rice pick. He adds Jaylen Waddle, addresses positional strategy in TE premium with Sam LaPorta and later Mark Andrews, then secures a Chase–Joe Burrow stack and a Rice–Patrick Mahomes stack. The discussion covers room dynamics, stacking tendencies among past winners, and late-round leverage/handcuff targets, highlighting picks like Josh Downs, Jordan Addison, Tajae Spears, Brian Robinson, Ray Davis, Samaje Perine, Shedeur Sanders, Michael Mayer, Casey Concepcion, Omar Cooper, and a final-round Hollywood Brown swing.
00:00 Pros vs Joes Setup
01:06 Pick 1.02 Chase Debate
04:05 Round Two Targets
08:33 Henry and Rice Turn
10:59 Reading Opponent Builds
14:16 Stacking and QB Timing
17:16 Waddle and LaPorta Pivot
23:55 Luther Burden Price Talk
27:28 Burrow Stack and Dowdle
35:43 Andrews and Downs Values
44:16 Corum and ACL Theory
48:03 Mahomes Stack Talk
49:05 Addison Best Ball Value
52:24 RB Depth Debate
57:08 Tajae Spears Upside
59:29 Casey Concepcion Case
01:03:28 Handcuff RB Targets
01:15:55 Michael Mayer Thesis
01:20:52 QB3 and Perine
01:27:04 Round 20 Hollywood
01:30:43 Draft Recap Farewell