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2026 WR Preview Part 1! Rankings, Picks, & Strategy! Draft Prep Guide (08/06 Fantasy Football Podcast)

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1 hr 3 min
Duration
Estimated from transcript
Aug 6, 2026
Published
Thu, August 6, 2026
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Players mentioned
Topics
A.J. BrownDrake LondonEmeka EgbukaJa'Marr ChaseJosh DownsLuther BurdenMike EvansStefon DiggsTerry McLaurin
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A.J. Brown

PositiveValue38:21

JJ Zachariason highlights A.J. Brown as a star wide receiver to target in the early rounds of 2026 fantasy drafts.

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Drake London

PositiveValue38:21

JJ Zachariason highlights Drake London as a star wide receiver to target in the early rounds of 2026 fantasy drafts.

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Emeka Egbuka

PositiveBreakout22:27

JJ Zachariason identifies second-year player Emeka Egbuka as an emerging star, suggesting significant breakout potential for the upcoming season.

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Ja'Marr Chase

PositiveValue38:21

JJ Zachariason highlights Ja'Marr Chase as a star wide receiver to target in the early rounds of 2026 fantasy drafts.

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Josh Downs

PositiveValue15:29

JJ Zachariason notes that Josh Downs is currently climbing draft boards, indicating rising market confidence in his fantasy potential for the 2026 season.

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Luther Burden

PositiveBreakout22:27

JJ Zachariason identifies second-year player Luther Burden as an emerging star, suggesting significant breakout potential for the upcoming season.

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Mike Evans

NegativeBust22:27

JJ Zachariason questions whether Mike Evans' early-season injuries could lead to fantasy disappointment relative to his current ADP.

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Stefon Diggs

NegativeValue29:56

JJ Zachariason discusses the fantasy impact of Stefon Diggs signing with the Commanders and evaluates whether he remains worth a late-round draft pick.

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Terry McLaurin

NegativeRole29:56

JJ Zachariason analyzes the fantasy impact on Terry McLaurin following the team's acquisition of Stefon Diggs.

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Full transcript

Episode Transcript

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0:00Help us raise money for St. Jude Children's Hospital here: https://tinyurl.com/FFTDonate2026Get ready for the 2026 fantasy football season with our ultimate wide receiver preview!
7:29The guys break down their best draft strategies, including when to target the position (5:21) and how your approach should change based on league format (9:43).
15:35They reveal their favorite WR sleepers (12:56), breakouts (18:49), and busts (23:22), including why Josh Downs is climbing draft boards, how 2nd
22:27year players Luther Burden & Emeka Egbuka are emerging stars, and if Mike Evans' early injuries could lead to disappointment at his current ADP.
29:56The crew also reacts to Stefon Diggs signing with the Commanders (34:23), discussing the fantasy impact on Terry McLaurin, and whether Diggs is worth a late-round pick.
38:21Finally, they dive into wide receiver ADP values from the early rounds (43:50), breaking down stars like Ja'Marr Chase, Drake London, A.J.
45:12Brown, and more! Don't miss Part 2 tomorrow, as the guys finish evaluating WR ADP from top to bottom and uncover the
52:04late-round values that can win you your league.Fantasy Football Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple
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