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Join Bob Harris and this week's guest, Rotowire's Theo Gremminger, as they plant flags on players they're targeting in ongoing drafts. Check out this week's Fantasy Notebook for more! https://www.footballguys.com/article/2026-early-flag-plants-fantasy-notebook The 2026 Footballguys Draft Guide (It feels unfair to call this just a magazine) is available now! Fantasy Domination, In Your Hands. https://shop.footballguys.com/pages/magazine 🏆 Become a Footballguys ELITE Subscriber: https://www.footballguys.com/plans 👾 Join the Footballguys Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/kdPzSM5mux 📩 Stay Up-to-date with the latest NFL News: https://join.footballguys.com/emailupdate

Join Bob Harris and this week's guest, Rotowire's Jim Coventry, as they reset fantasy situations of interest as we head into training camp. Check out this week's Fantasy Notebook for more! https://www.footballguys.com/article/2026-fantasy-notebook-118-training-camp-reset The 2026 Footballguys Draft Guide (It feels unfair to call this just a magazine) is available now! Fantasy Domination, In Your Hands. https://shop.footballguys.com/pages/magazine 🏆 Become a Footballguys ELITE Subscriber: https://www.footballguys.com/plans 👾 Join the Footballguys Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/kdPzSM5mux 📩 Stay Up-to-date with the latest NFL News: https://join.footballguys.com/emailupdate

Our PRESEASON WATCH LIST wraps up in Los Angeles, where the Chargers enter 2026 with a new offensive architect, a polarizing fantasy RB, and a veteran tight end whose arrival could reshape the entire target distribution.

The headline centers on whether new OC Mike McDaniel can make Justin Herbert the best quarterback in the NFL. Bloom and Cecil dig into McDaniel's timing‑based system, the spacing upgrades, and how Herbert's arm talent could finally be paired with a scheme built to maximize efficiency and explosiveness.

Then comes the fantasy dilemma: Why RB Omarion Hampton is getting drafted at his ceiling — and whether that's a good pick or a trap. Bloom breaks down the workload expectations, the red‑zone usage, and how Hampton's role might fluctuate more than fantasy GMs want to admit.

And the tight end ripple effect: How the addition of veteran TE David Njoku impacts the targets for Oronde Gadsden. Bloom and Cecil explore how Njoku's presence changes Herbert's progression reads, how Gadsden's versatility keeps him relevant, and why both players could carve out meaningful roles in McDaniel's offense.

The Chargers have star power, a new identity, and fantasy volatility everywhere — and this finale hits every angle.

watch on YouTube -> https://youtu.be/iNIgEpJnFYg?t=2859

🔥 In this episode:

• How Mike McDaniel plans to elevate Justin Herbert

• Whether Omarion Hampton is worth his ceiling‑priced ADP

• How David Njoku affects Oronde Gadsden's target share

• Where the Chargers stand entering training camp

Drop your Chargers take — does McDaniel unlock Herbert's MVP form, and is Hampton worth the draft‑day gamble.

Our PRESEASON WATCH LIST rolls into Las Vegas, where the Raiders enter 2026 with the No. 1 overall pick waiting in the wings, a young running back trying to bounce back, and a pair of pass‑catchers who could define fantasy football at their positions.

The franchise‑QB question: How soon does No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza start. Bloom and Cecil dig into the camp reps, the install pace, and whether the Raiders can realistically keep him on the bench — or if his talent forces the issue by midseason.

Then the backfield bounce‑back: Is RB Ashton Jeanty going to have a better second season after a 'meh' rookie year. Bloom breaks down Jeanty's usage, the blocking improvements, and why Year 2 could be the moment he finally pops in this offense.

And the fantasy cheat codes: Why Fantasy GMs need to consider Tre Tucker — the volume, the role, the chemistry with Mendoza, it's all there. Plus, Brock Bowers is the best tight end in fantasy football, full stop. Bloom and Cecil explain how the offense funnels through him and why his ceiling is unmatched.

Las Vegas has youth, explosiveness, and fantasy upside everywhere — and this episode hits every angle.

watch on YouTube -> https://youtu.be/iNIgEpJnFYg?t=2091

🔥 In this episode:

• Fernando Mendoza's timeline to take over as QB1

• Whether Ashton Jeanty makes the Year‑2 leap

• Why Tre Tucker is a must‑draft fantasy sleeper

• How Brock Bowers became the TE1 in all of fantasy

• Where the Raiders stand entering training camp

Our PRESEASON WATCH LIST hits Kansas City, where the Chiefs enter 2026 with their superstar QB healthy enough for Week 1, a new Super Bowl‑winning running back ready to carry the load, and a legendary tight end fighting Father Time.

The headline: Is Patrick Mahomes still elite. Bloom and Cecil dig into his recovery, his arm strength, and whether the offense around him is stable enough to let Mahomes play at the level we're used to — or if the Chiefs are entering a transitional phase.

Then the new offensive engine: The Chiefs added Kenneth Walker, fresh off a Super Bowl MVP run, and he should get a lot of work as Mahomes and the passing game need time to gel. Bloom breaks down how Walker's physicality and explosiveness could become the backbone of Kansas City's early‑season identity.

And the eternal question: How much does Travis Kelce have left in the tank. Bloom and Cecil explore his usage, his efficiency, and whether the Chiefs can still rely on him as a top‑tier option — or if they need to start preparing for life after Kelce.

Kansas City has star power, uncertainty, and a shifting offensive balance — and this episode hits every angle.

watch on YouTube -> https://youtu.be/iNIgEpJnFYg?t=873

🔥 In this episode:

• Whether Mahomes is still elite entering 2026

• How Kenneth Walker reshapes the Chiefs' offense

• What Travis Kelce has left at this stage of his career

• Where Kansas City stands entering training camp

If you want to dig deeper into Mahomes' readiness, Walker's workload, or Kelce's long‑term outlook, just tell me where you want to go next.

Our PRESEASON WATCH LIST returns to Denver, where the Broncos enter 2026 with a new play‑caller, a rookie running back who keeps demanding touches, and a superstar wideout whose arrival changes the entire geometry of the offense.

The headline: Does OC Davis Webb get the best from Bo Nix. Bloom and Cecil dig into Webb's timing‑based structure, his QB‑friendly spacing, and how Nix's rhythm game could finally be unlocked by a coordinator who understands exactly what he does well.

Then the fantasy gold: Why you need to draft rookie RB Jonah Coleman. Bloom breaks down his burst, his contact balance, and how Denver's staff keeps giving him meaningful reps with the starters. Coleman looks like the kind of rookie who forces his way into a major role by October — and fantasy GMs should be ahead of the curve.

And the WR ripple effect: How the addition of Jaylen Waddle impacts the targets for Courtland Sutton. Bloom and Cecil explore how Waddle's speed dictates coverage, how Sutton becomes the premier 1A possession threat, and why both receivers could thrive in a more aggressive passing structure — even if Sutton's raw target volume dips slightly.

Denver has youth, explosiveness, and a coordinator ready to reshape the offense — and this episode hits every angle.

watch on YouTube -> https://youtu.be/iNIgEpJnFYg?t=10

🔥 In this episode:

• How Davis Webb plans to elevate Bo Nix

• Why Jonah Coleman is a must‑draft rookie RB

• How Jaylen Waddle changes Sutton's target profile

• Where the Broncos stand entering training camp

Drop your Broncos take — does Webb unlock the next step for Nix and this offense.

Our PRESEASON WATCH LIST heads to New York, where the Jets enter 2026 with a veteran QB holding down the fort, a star RB poised for heavy usage, and a receiving corps still searching for a true running mate alongside their elite WR1.

The QB storyline: Geno Smith as the starter is fine — but will the Jets win too much to draft a franchise QB next year. Bloom and Cecil dig into the roster strength, the coaching stability, and how Geno's competence could push New York into that awkward middle tier: competitive enough to stay afloat, but not bad enough to reset the position.

Then the backfield identity: Will the Jets run the ball early and often with Breece Hall. Bloom breaks down Hall's efficiency, his explosive-play rate, and how the Jets may lean on him as the centerpiece of the offense — especially if the passing game remains inconsistent.

And the WR question that matters most: Who is going to help Garrett Wilson in the receiving corps. Bloom and Cecil explore the depth chart, the young players pushing for snaps, and whether anyone can emerge as a reliable No. 2 option to keep defenses honest.

The Jets have stability, star power, and major questions about long‑term direction — and this episode hits every angle.

watch on YouTube -> https://youtu.be/RSyXaBYkMes?t=2386

🔥 In this episode:

• Geno Smith's impact on the Jets' future QB plans

• Why Breece Hall could be the offensive focal point

• Who steps up behind Garrett Wilson

• Where the Jets stand entering training camp

Drop your Jets take — is this a bridge year, or does New York surprise with real offensive growth.

Our PRESEASON WATCH LIST heads to Foxborough, where the New England Patriots enter 2026 with a franchise QB coming off a revealing rookie season, a backfield built for balance and explosiveness, and a new superstar wideout who might be the missing piece.

The big question: What can you truly take away from Drake Maye's rookie season. Bloom and Cecil dig into the growth, the decision‑making, the pressure tendencies, and how Maye's Year 1 film sets the foundation for a major leap in Year 2.

Then the backfield thunder-and-lightning combo: A great 1‑2 punch with TreVeyon Henderson and Rhamondre Stevenson. Bloom breaks down how the touches should split, why the contrast in styles helps Maye, and how this duo could quietly become one of the most efficient backfields in the AFC.

And the superstar addition: How the arrival of AJ Brown can take this team over the top. Bloom and Cecil explore how Brown changes coverage rules, unlocks Maye's aggressiveness, and gives New England the true WR1 they've lacked for years.

The Patriots have youth, star power, and a revamped identity — and this episode hits every angle.

watch on YouTube -> https://youtu.be/RSyXaBYkMes?t=1659

🔥 In this episode:

• What Drake Maye's rookie season really tells us

• Why Henderson and Stevenson form a perfect 1‑2 punch

• How AJ Brown elevates the entire offense

• Where the Patriots stand entering training camp

Drop your Patriots take — does Maye make the Year‑2 leap with AJ Brown in the building.

Our PRESEASON WATCH LIST heads to Miami, where the Dolphins enter 2026 with a transitional quarterback season, a lightning‑fast running back facing a huge workload question, and a young wideout who might be one of the sneakiest breakout bets in fantasy.

The QB storyline: Is this just a wait‑and‑see year for Malik Willis. Bloom and Cecil dig into his development curve, how the new staff is simplifying reads, and whether Miami is building toward a long‑term plan rather than expecting immediate fireworks.

Then the backfield pressure point: Can DeVon Achane handle a large workload. Bloom breaks down Achane's efficiency, durability questions, and whether Miami can realistically give him bell‑cow volume — or if they'll need to protect him with a committee approach.

And the rising wideout: What's the upside of WR Malik Washington. Bloom and Cecil explore his separation skills, his chemistry with Willis, and why Washington could become a high‑leverage target in an offense searching for reliable playmakers.

Miami has volatility, youth, and fantasy intrigue everywhere — and this episode hits every angle.

watch on YouTube -> https://youtu.be/RSyXaBYkMes?t=980

🔥 In this episode:

• Malik Willis' developmental expectations in 2026

• Whether DeVon Achane can truly handle a big workload

• Why Malik Washington is a sneaky fantasy breakout

• Where the Dolphins stand entering training camp

Drop your Dolphins take — is this a bridge year, or does Miami surprise with real offensive growth.

Our PRESEASON WATCH LIST rolls into Buffalo, where the Bills enter 2026 with a superstar quarterback chasing the fantasy QB1 crown, a running back who's become the engine of their offense, and a new wide receiver who could reshape everything.

The headline: Will Josh Allen be the best fantasy QB this year. Bloom and Cecil dig into Allen's rushing stability, red‑zone dominance, and how the addition of another high‑end weapon could push him into a true QB1 overall season.

Then the heartbeat of the offense: Why James Cook is so valuable — to the Bills and Fantasy GMs. Bloom breaks down Cook's efficiency, his expanded receiving role, and how Buffalo's offense increasingly runs through his versatility. He's become one of the safest RB2/RB1 hybrids in fantasy.

And the new arrival with massive ripple effects: What's the impact of new WR DJ Moore. Bloom and Cecil explore how Moore changes coverage rules, how he fits Allen's aggressive style, and how his presence could unlock cleaner looks for the entire offense — especially Cook and the secondary receivers.

Buffalo has star power, fantasy upside, and a retooled offense built to attack every blade of grass — and this episode hits every angle.

watch on YouTube -> https://youtu.be/RSyXaBYkMes?t=49

🔥 In this episode:

• Josh Allen's path to being the best fantasy QB in 2026

• Why James Cook is essential to Buffalo's offense and fantasy success

• How DJ Moore reshapes the Bills' passing game

• Where Buffalo stands entering training camp

Drop your Bills take — does Allen finally claim the QB1 crown this season.