Welcome to the Fantasy Football Fellowship podcast, hosted by Bryce Johnson and Pastor Trip Smith from UNPACKIN' it Ministries!

The NFL season is officially here! In this episode, Bryce and Trip dive into all the excitement surrounding Week 1. They unpack which players and teams could swing the Fantasy season, analyze early-season injuries, and share their biggest draft regrets and proudest avoids.

Plus, they share this week’s Fantasy Football Fellowship Breakout: Knowing Fantasy Players vs. Knowing God. It’s one thing to know about Fantasy Football or know about God, but it’s another thing to experience and truly know them for yourself.

In this episode, we cover:

• 00:00 - NFL Week 1 Is Finally Here!
• 04:00 - Perfect Roster League & Fantasy Football Fellowship Info
• 06:35 - What to Watch for in Week 1 (Falcons, Commanders, Broncos & 40ers)
• 14:00 - Players & Teams That Will Swing the Fantasy Season
• 28:38 - Post-Draft Reflection: Players We Missed Out On vs. Avoided
• 36:11 - Weekly Breakout: Knowing Fantasy Players vs. Truly Knowing God
• 51:28 - Scripture Encouragement (John 17:3 & Jeremiah 9:23-24)

Get Involved with Fantasy Football Fellowship: 🏈 Join a League / Get Weekly Breakout Content: Visit fantasyfootballfellowship.com to register your league and dive into our weekly content!

🏈 Play in the Perfect Roster League: Sign up before kickoff at unpackinit.com/fantasy.

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Draft Day Decisions: Fantasy Advice, Preseason News, & Learning Discernment

Hosts Bryce Johnson and Pastor Trip Smith bring you the latest episode of the Fantasy Football Fellowship Podcast, where fantasy football intersects with faith and real life!

With the final fantasy drafts of the summer taking place, the guys break down essential draft strategies, recap recent draft experiences, and discuss how to navigate last-minute preseason news.

In this episode:

• Draft Lessons & Tech Prep: Why going 100% digital on draft day can backfire and why a paper cheat sheet might save your draft.
• Positional Strategies: How to handle the tight end landscape, late-round quarterback value, and when to pivot to wide receivers.
• Preseason News & Roster Shifts: Reactions to final roster cuts, including Josh Jacobs’ placement on the commissioner exempt list and what that means for Green Bay’s backfield.
• Gut Feelings vs. Discernment: How do you know when to trust your gut on the clock—and in life? Bryce and Trip unpack the difference between a fleshly "gut feeling," delusion, and true Spirit-led discernment.

Links & Resources Mentioned:

• Join the Perfect Roster Best Ball League: Select 20 players within a salary cap with best ball scoring all season long. Sign up at unpackinit.com/fantasy.
• Register Your League: Bring your fantasy league into the Fantasy Football Fellowship to get weekly faith-based content and league discussion guides. Learn more at fantasyfootballfellowship.com.

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When you go into a fantasy draft, who are the players you believe in so strongly that you're willing to pound the table for them?

Join Bryce Johnson and Pastor Trip Smith as they share their top table-pounders for the 2026 fantasy season, review past draft hits and whiffs, and discuss the latest news around the league—including the Ashton Jeanty scare and key preseason takeaways.

In our weekly faith breakdown, we reflect on 1 Peter 3:15 and ask a critical life question: If we get so passionate about fantasy football picks, are we bringing that same bold, humble enthusiasm to sharing the Gospel of Jesus?

Connect with Fantasy Football Fellowship:

Website: http://fantasyfootballfellowship.com

Join a League / Start a Small Group: http://fantasyfootballfellowship.com

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Welcome to the Fantasy Football Fellowship Podcast with Bryce Johnson and Pastor Trip Smith!

Coming to you live from the UNPACKIN' it Ministries Studio in Mount Holly, NC, we unpack Fantasy, Faith, and Life to help you play fantasy football with purpose and win your league.

In this episode, Bryce and Trip dive deep into the latest preseason training camp updates, injury news, and player signings - while tackling how fantasy managers can decipher truth from "coach speak" and lies during draft season.

🏈 IN THIS EPISODE WE COVER:

NFL Training Camp & Injury Updates: How fantasy managers should navigate soft-tissue injuries and recovery timelines for key players like Breece Hall, D'Andre Swift, Jeremiyah Love, and Emeka Egbuka.

Coach Speak vs. Reality: How to spot "lies" from NFL coaches regarding committee backfields, injury status, and target shares (featuring quotes from Dan Campbell, Robert Saleh, and Mike McDaniel).

Draft or Pass Segment: Is Patrick Mahomes a steal at QB13/14? Should you draft Jameson Williams or pass?

Trip and Bryce break down player values.

Draft Tip of the Week: The case against early-season stacks and why building a diversified roster across multiple NFL teams reduces week-to-week risk.

Faith & Life Breakout (Lies & Promises): In a world full of misinformation and changing narratives, we look at Hebrews 6:17–19 and Deuteronomy 7:9 to remember that God never lies, His word is unchanging, and His promises serve as an anchor for our souls.

🔗 CONNECT WITH FANTASY FOOTBALL FELLOWSHIP & UNPACKIN'IT MINISTRIES

🌐 Official Website: fantasyfootballfellowship.com

🏈 Join a League / Play Against Bryce & Trip: unpackinit.com/fantasy

📩 Contact Bryce Directly: [email protected]

👉 If you enjoyed this episode, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and leave a comment sharing your biggest draft season takeaway!

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Welcome to the Fantasy Football Fellowship podcast with Bryce Johnson and Trip Smith!

Coming to you from the UNPACKIN'it Ministries Studio, we unpack Fantasy, faith, and life to help you play Fantasy Football with purpose.

In this episode:

Preseason & Training Camp News: Breakdown on the latest injuries and news surrounding Luther Burden, Jaylen Waddle, Josh Jacobs, and the Chargers' backfield situation with Keaton Mitchell, Kimani Vidal, and Omarion Hampton.

Minnesota Vikings QB Situation: What Kyler Murray being named the starter means for JJ McCarthy, Justin Jefferson, and Jordan Mason.

Wide Receiver Strategy & Philosophy: Our approach to building a winning wide receiver room - balancing reliable floor veterans, high-upside young stars, and late-round dart throws.

Draft or Pass: Valuations on middle-to-late round wide receivers, including Courtland Sutton, Christian Watson, Ladd McConkey, DK Metcalf, and more.

The Breakout (Faith & Life): How seeking confirmation on player narratives in Fantasy Football relates to our desire for truth and confirmation in our personal faith, relationships, and daily lives.

Resources & Links:

Join a league or get tools for your Fantasy league: https://www.fantasyfootballfellowship.com

Sign up for the FFF Listener League: https://www.unpackinit.com/fantasy

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Welcome to the Fantasy Football Fellowship Podcast, where we unpack Fantasy, faith, and life!

In today’s episode, Host Bryce Johnson flies solo to break down key strategies for your upcoming Fantasy Football drafts.

In This Episode, We Cover...

Quarterback Strategy: Why you should wait on drafting a QB and target late-round value.

Bounce Back Players: Who is primed for a huge comeback season after a disappointing or injury-plagued year, and who you should avoid.

Life & Faith Breakout: How the concept of "bouncing back" applies to our spiritual walk and handling adversity in life.

Draft Format Suggestion: Why you should try an auction draft with your league this season.

Resources & Links:

Join a league or bring your league to Fantasy Football Fellowship: https://fantasyfootballfellowship.com

Explore UNPACKIN' it Ministries & Join our Fantasy Leagues: https://unpackinit.com/fantasy

Questions or Prayer Requests? Reach out at [email protected]

Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment with your favorite bounce-back target this season!

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Running backs are officially BACK in Fantasy Football! 🏃‍♂️⚡ In this episode of The Fantasy Football Fellowship Podcast, Bryce Johnson and Trip Smith break down the resurgence of the running back position, why early-round RBs are dominating 2026 drafts, and how to navigate key draft-day decisions.

Bryce shares key takeaways and pick-by-pick analysis from his recent 14-team draft—including his takes on Ashton Jeanty, Nico Collins vs. Drake London, when to target elite quarterbacks and tight ends, and late-round sleepers like Chigoziem Okonkwo!

Plus, in our weekly spiritual breakout, we connect the RB resurgence to our personal lives: What foundational areas of our life, faith, and relationships have we devalued or pushed aside—and how can we bring them back into focus?

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⏳ TIMESTAMPS

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00:00 - Introduction & Running Back Resurgence Overview

01:03 - Live from Mount Holly: Draft Season Decision Making

03:05 - The 1st Round RB Boom (10 RBs in Round 1?!)

04:23 - Bryce’s Draft Recap: Draft Setup & Room Vibes

12:31 - Round-by-Round Picks: Ashton Jeanty, Nico Collins & T.T. McMillan

17:23 - Elite QB & TE Strategy: Brock Bowers, Josh Allen & Late-Round TEs

24:52 - Mid-to-Late Round Value: Tony Pollard, Justin Herbert & Sleepers

30:31 - Spiritual Breakout: Realigning What We Value Most

38:06 - Returning to the Essentials: Prayer, Faith & Handing Off Burdens

48:00 - Final Thoughts & Wrap Up

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📖 SCRIPTURE REFERENCES

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• James 5:16 – Confession, Prayer & Accountability

• Proverbs 10:17 – Receiving Correction & Wise Direction

• Psalm 55:22 – Giving Your Burdens to the Lord

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🤝 ABOUT FANTASY FOOTBALL FELLOWSHIP

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The Fantasy Football Fellowship Podcast unpacks Fantasy, faith, and life. Hosted by Bryce Johnson and Tripp Smith, our goal is to help you play Fantasy Football with purpose, compete well, and connect deeper with your league through faith-based breakouts and community.

👉 Subscribe for weekly Fantasy advice, draft strategies, and faith-driven insights all season long!

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Which 2026 Fantasy Football sleepers and breakouts can help you win your league—and which potential busts should you avoid?

Bryce Johnson and Trip Smith reveal their favorite rising players, risky players, and NFL training camp battles to monitor.

This week's Fantasy concept that relates to the Bible is about durability. How do we have a durable faith that withstands the injuries of life?

Also, could Luther Burden or Bhayshul Tuten become a league-winning breakout?

Is Jared Goff the most overlooked quarterback in Fantasy Football?

And should Fantasy managers be nervous about drafting De’Von Achane, RJ Harvey, or Bucky Irving at their current price?

In this episode of the Fantasy Football Fellowship Podcast, we discuss:

• Our favorite 2026 Fantasy Football sleepers
• Breakout candidates who could become stars
• Potential busts to avoid at their current ADP
• Why Jared Goff remains one of Fantasy Football’s best QB values
• The NFL training camp battles that actually matter
• How player durability should affect your draft rankings
• Why Fantasy points per game can improve your draft strategy
• What the Bible teaches about becoming durable through life’s trials

Fantasy Football Fellowship helps you play Fantasy Football with purpose. Compete like normal while using Fantasy Football to build meaningful friendships, have Christ-centered conversations, and grow in your faith.

🏈 Learn more about Fantasy Football Fellowship: https://www.fantasyfootballfellowship.com

📩 Contact Bryce: [email protected]

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On this week's episode of the FFF podcast, Bryce Johnson and Trip Smith consider players and strategies that we might be wrong about. As Fantasy managers, it’s easy to get locked into old philosophies, past player performances, or old draft perspectives. But with a wave of offseason coaching changes and a fresh crop of rookies, this is a new season—and we have to be willing to change our minds before we draft, while also staying rooted in the clear fundamentals of Fantasy Football.

We dive deep into players whose fantasy value is shifting due to new schemes (including Mike Evans, Kyler Murray, Travis Etienne Jr., and Jaylen Waddle), debate which players will be better or worse than their current rankings, and break down the 2026 rookies to find late-round gold.

Finally, we transition to a powerful discussion of faith: in a constantly changing world, how do we allow the Holy Spirit to renew our minds and attitudes while remaining firmly anchored in the unchanging foundation of Jesus Christ?

Drop a comment below: Which player's offseason move has completely changed your mind about their draft value?

• Official Website: fantasyfootballfellowship.com
• Email Bryce Directly: [email protected]

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FFF Podcast Season Kickoff: Heart Behind the Show, Running Backs In New Homes & Fantasy Football 2026 Preview

The wait is over — Bryce Johnson and Trip Smith are back for another season of The FFF Podcast!

In this kickoff episode, Bryce and Trip start by sharing the heart behind the show and the ministry that drives it, then dive straight into their expectations for the upcoming Fantasy season. From breakout candidates to bust predictions, this is your first stop for draft prep.

We break down:

🏈 The heart behind The FFF Podcast and why this ministry matters

🏈 Bryce & Trip's initial expectations for the Fantasy season

🏈 The tight end position — the questions and excitement surrounding it

🏈 Which top picks from last year won't be top picks this year

🏈 NFL teams on the rise vs. teams taking a step back — and what it means for your Fantasy roster

🏈 Players Bryce and Trip are already eager to draft

🏈 Coaching changes that will matter most this season

🏈 The running backs on new teams Bryce is most excited about

We also talk faith and life!

This week's "Breakout" topic, where we take a Fantasy topic and relate it to life and faith, is about returning to our love and passion for God. Sometimes people walk away from Fantasy Football or lose their love for it, and sometimes that happens with our faith too. How do we return and repent? How can we get our love and joy back?

Whether you're prepping for your draft or just getting hyped for the season, this episode sets the tone for everything ahead.

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www.youtube.com/@fantasyfootballfellowship

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