SUPER Mock Draft Episode! - Fantasy Football Podcast for 7/28

In a Superflex mock draft, the source ranked Jordan Mason ahead of Aaron Jones in the 10th round, indicating a preference for Mason's value and role at that draft stage.

Mentioned as an available option in the 10th round; source notes Minnesota's backfield mates are available and that the team wants to run the ball a lot this year, making Jones a potential target.

The source identifies Aaron Rodgers as one of very few quarterback starters remaining in a Superflex league that they are confident can realistically finish the entire season, though notes he is the offensive coordinator under Nathaniel Hackett and won't necessarily have things go his way.

The source passed on Aaron Rodgers as a third quarterback option, citing that Rodgers has been irrelevant for fantasy for many years; prefers Kyler Murray or Dak McCarthy instead, viewing them as better late-round quarterback options.

Alec Pierce is starting on the PUP list but is a week or two away from returning according to GM Chris Ballard, indicating a minor injury setback at camp.

Alec Pierce was drafted in the ninth round and described as 'a great pick this late in the ninth' for believers in his talent; the drafter noted that target volume must increase unless the team is 'really, really bad at your job,' implying confidence in future opportunity.

The source ranks Alec Pierce ahead of Josh Downs and projects he will score more fantasy points this year despite acknowledging Josh Downs will take a larger step up in role; Pierce is viewed as a solid pick in the mid-rounds.

Baker Mayfield has announced he will play out the final year of his contract after contract negotiations did not reach his desired terms; the source notes this is a reasonable strategy similar to Kirk Cousins' approach, though it carries risk if the season goes poorly.

Bijan Robinson is selected fourth overall in the super flex mock draft; the source explicitly states 'Bijan is obviously in that elite of the elite tier at a very scarce position' and chooses him over the third-ranked quarterback, emphasizing elite running back scarcity and tier positioning.

Bijan Robinson was selected early in a super flex mock draft as part of a team roster that included Jalen Hurts and London Brown.

Blake Corum was selected in the mock draft without specific commentary on his value or role.

Bo Nix is characterized as 'very undervalued' in super flex drafts with four-point passing scoring; the source speaker notes that Nix is not even being drafted as a 'quarterback one' and expresses confidence in pairing him with Jalen Hurts as a two-quarterback strategy, stating 'I think he's very undervalued' and planning to 'march along that path,' indicating strong conviction in his value at that draft stage.

Aiyuk remains on the 49ers' left squad list (left the squad) and has been active on social media discussing a potential move to the Washington Commanders, including posts about being a Commander and reportedly getting a tattoo related to the team, indicating ongoing contract/roster uncertainty.

Brandon Aiyuk remains under contract with the San Francisco 49ers despite social media activity suggesting interest in joining the Washington Commanders; the source notes he has been tweeting about being a Commander and there is 'a non-zero chance he shows up at camp' for Washington while still under 49ers contract, indicating contract/roster uncertainty.

Brock Purdy was selected at pick 410 in the fifth round of a super flex mock draft as a backup quarterback option.

In a Superflex league context, the source identifies Bryce Young as one of very few quarterback starters remaining that they are confident can realistically finish the entire season, alongside Aaron Rodgers.

Bryce Young is selected as a third-string quarterback option late in the mock draft when preferred options like Tua are unavailable; the source notes most remaining players are 'pretty gross' at this draft stage.

Irving dropped to pick 6.03 in the mock draft, falling behind players like Scatman and Breeze Hall. The source notes Irving could represent a steal at that ADP, though expresses cautious optimism about his outlook given the Buccaneers' addition of Kenneth Gain and overall team vibes; the source is willing to pass on Irving in the middle rounds despite acknowledging he could return to top-10 value if things break right.

Chase Brown was identified as a hero running back pick, with the drafter stating 'I have been riding Chase Brown as my hero running back,' indicating strong conviction and preference for the player as a late-round value target.

Chris Olave was selected in the fourth round of a super flex mock draft during a heavy wide receiver run.

Kirk is dealing with a calf injury and there is talk that he may not be on the 49ers' roster on day one, with the source noting 'there's a lot of talk that I was seeing that he won't be on the roster' and 'they don't think he'll be there on day one,' suggesting potential roster cuts or trade.

McCaffrey remains the 49ers' lead running back with Jordan James as the backup RB2 behind him.

Identified as the starting running back for Carolina; drafted after Jonathan Brooks went five picks earlier, suggesting value relative to the other Carolina back.

Loveland was selected at pick 4.12 (turn of round 4) as a positional advantage tight end play; the source compares the strategy to Trey McBride, positioning Loveland as a high-ceiling tight end that elevates the overall roster construction and allows for flexibility at wide receiver (pairing with T. Higgins). The source notes Loveland as a standout pick in a competitive mock draft room of sharp players.

Colston Loveland was selected in the draft, with the source noting he was a solid pick at tight end, suggesting he represents good value at the position.

Drafted in the ninth round as a stack with Bo Nix; source notes this is the first time drafting Sutton in this format and views it as a solid value pick to pair with the Broncos quarterback.

DJ Moore was drafted in the mock draft sequence without specific commentary on his value or role.

Dak Prescott was available on the board in the fourth round of a super flex mock draft but was not selected by the drafter who chose Matthew Stafford instead.

The source selected Dalton Kincaid in the final round targeting upside; notes his per-route basis metrics have been excellent but he's been very injured the last two years; believes he could be a top-five tight end this year if healthy, potentially ahead of Kyle Pitts, though acknowledges he has never had a fully healthy season and was made available late due to injury concerns.

Daniel Jones is cleared to be a full go to start training camp, indicating no injury restrictions at the start of camp activities.

Drafted as part of a three-quarterback strategy alongside Patrick Mahomes and Jacoby Brissett; source assesses that the combination of these three quarterbacks allows for effective streaming of the starting two.

Derrick Henry was available on the board in the fourth round of a super flex mock draft but was not selected by the drafter who chose Matthew Stafford instead.

D.K. Metcalf is on the PUP list, which the drafter noted as a concern ('I don't love that'), and Mike McCarthy indicated plans to move Metcalf around the field to create mismatches, though the drafter expressed skepticism about the practical benefit.

Drafted in the ninth round; mentioned as part of a value-oriented late-round receiver strategy alongside other picks like Pearsall and Kittle.

The source characterizes Drake London as 'a little bit weaker than Bison' in this draft context, suggesting lower confidence in London's fantasy outlook compared to the alternative.

Drake London is identified as a stacking target with Tua Tagovailoa in the passing game.

Drake Maye is taken in the second round (107th spot) of the super flex mock draft; the source notes he has been going third overall in other mocks and questions whether that is appropriate, with the caveat that in six-point touchdown leagues the source ranks him at two (second quarterback), but in four-point touchdown leagues would not rank him that high.

The source targeted Garrett Wilson in this round and was willing to take him over other options like Waddle; the source notes they love Geno Smith and are comfortable stacking with Wilson at wide receiver.

The source passes on Gino Smith despite acknowledging the Jets will have more passing yards and opportunities than last year, preferring Tua instead for stacking purposes.

The source indicates they are taking a stack with Gino Smith in a Superflex mock draft, suggesting confidence in his value and pairing him with a receiver or pass-catcher in the same offense.

Kittle has been placed on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list to start training camp with an Achilles injury, indicating he will miss at least the early part of camp and his availability for the season is uncertain.

Drafted at 9-12 (ninth round, 12th pick) as good value; source expresses growing confidence in Kittle's readiness and impact potential this season, noting that if he misses time, Jake Tonjes McBasketball filled in effectively as a backup option in the Shanahan system.

J.K. Dobbins was available at pick 8-12 and described as 'always your late-round running back that works well for your team,' indicating consistent late-round value and reliability.

Brissett signed a new deal with 15.5 million in base salary, worth up to 21 million in incentives; the source notes the base was essentially a $10 million raise.

Drafted in the 10th round as a third quarterback option; source notes that Brooks, who waited on quarterback, ended up with Mahomes, Daniel Jones, and Brissett, and assesses that between these three options, streaming the starting two should be feasible.

Jahmyr Gibbs is taken at the third overall pick in the super flex mock draft, reflecting elite running back tier status and scarcity at the position; the source notes 'I don't blame him' regarding the pick, indicating strong approval of the selection.

Jalen Hurts was selected early in a super flex mock draft as part of a team roster.

Jalen Hurts was taken early in the draft as part of a stacking strategy, paired with rookie wide receiver Makai Lemon to create a quarterback-receiver stack.

Identified as the starting running back for Arizona but remains available late in the draft; source dismisses him as not worth discussing, alluding to concerns about the Cardinals' offensive coordinator and the team's preference for rookie Jeremiah Love.

Javante Williams was selected in the fifth round of this mock draft, rounding out the source's fifth-round picks.

Jaden Reed receives explicit praise from the source as a strong pick in the mock draft, selected alongside Michael Pittman Jr.

Mentioned as available in the 10th round with upside potential in Green Bay's offense.

The source acknowledged Waddle has potential to be good and noted the stack appeal with Geno Smith, but would not take him over Garrett Wilson because the source prioritizes guaranteed high-volume receivers with around 150 targets when drafting their second wide receiver.

After Michael Pittman was traded away and Waddle received $100+ million, the source expresses high conviction that Waddle's target share will increase significantly; speaker states 'I bet my life on it' and 'It is 100% guarantee' that targets will rise post-Pittman trade.

Jalen Warren was selected in the mock draft, mentioned in a sequence of picks without specific commentary on his value or role.

Rookie running back for Arizona; source implies the Cardinals' offensive coordinator prefers Love over established starter James Conner, suggesting the rookie may receive significant opportunity despite his inexperience.

Joe Burrow was stacked with T Higgins in the fourth round of a super flex mock draft; the drafter expressed satisfaction with the pairing, stating 'I stacked Burrow and Higgins here in the fourth' and 'I feel pretty good about it,' indicating confidence in the quarterback-receiver stack strategy.

Burrow was drafted as the source's RB2 in the mock draft, serving dual eligibility as both a running back and quarterback in the roster construction.

Jordan James appears to be the 49ers' RB2 behind Christian McCaffrey, playing ahead of Kalen Black, indicating he has secured the backup running back role.

Love was identified as the final quarterback in a tier the source liked, but was not selected in favor of Travis Etienne Jr. as the final tier option.

The source rates Jordan Mason as a phenomenal pick in the 10th round of a Superflex mock draft, ranking him ahead of Aaron Jones and calling him the league's last remaining starter at running back. The source states there was no way they could not take Mason if he came to them in that round.

Mentioned as an available option in the 10th round; source notes Minnesota's backfield mates are available and that the team wants to run the ball a lot this year, making Mason a potential target.

In a 12-team, half-PPR super flex mock draft, the source takes Josh Allen with the first overall pick, indicating elite quarterback tier ranking and preference for top-tier quarterback value in super flex formats.

The source believes Josh Downs is the main possession wide receiver stepping up as the larger benefactor of Michael Pittman's departure; expects him to take a much larger step up than Alec Pierce in terms of role and opportunity, though acknowledges Pierce will score more fantasy points this year and ranks ahead of him.

Justin Jefferson is selected in the early rounds of the super flex mock draft (referenced as 'Chase' in context of Puka Nacua), indicating elite wide receiver tier status.

Kenneth Gainwell was noted as an interesting option in the running back tier, mentioned without strong conviction or specific role commentary.

Kenneth Walker is expected to receive more carries as Mahomes plans to hand off more; Walker has been working extensively on his receiving skills in preparation for increased offensive role.

Kyle Pitts is identified as the tight end 10 off the board and characterized as a better difference-maker for a roster than Tua at pick 10-09; the source suggests Pitts would have provided more value than the quarterback selection.

The source suggests Kyle Pitts could make a massive impact to a fantasy team at tight end, implying significant upside potential at the position.

The source projects Dalton Kincaid could finish ahead of Kyle Pitts at tight end this year if healthy, implying Pitts is not expected to be a top-five tight end option.

Kyler Murray was taken in the eighth round as Minnesota's backup quarterback, and the drafter explicitly stated 'I took Kyler and I'm not thrilled,' indicating regret or lack of conviction about the pick despite it being positioned as better than Malik Willis.

Lamar Jackson goes second overall in the super flex mock draft, confirming tier-one quarterback status alongside Josh Allen in the source's quarterback rankings.

The source took Luther Burden at pick 508 in this mock draft, after Higgins in the previous round, indicating Burden was part of the source's draft strategy at that point in the draft.

Makai Lemon, one of the top three rookie wide receivers this year, was drafted as a wide receiver three and paired with Jalen Hurts in a stack; the drafter stated 'when he is now my wide receiver three, I feel pretty good about it,' indicating satisfaction with the value and role.

Malik is starting camp not on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, which the source views as great news for his recovery trajectory; the source notes this does not guarantee week one availability but signals positive progression.

In a four-point-per-touchdown league, Malik Willis is described as a pretty good pick, suggesting favorable value for quarterback selection in scoring formats that reward passing touchdowns more heavily.

Matthew Golden was selected in the 11th round of the mock draft; the source notes someone had to take him, suggesting he was available late and represents a speculative pick.

Matthew Stafford was selected in the fourth round of a super flex mock draft as part of a quarterback-wide receiver stack strategy; the source notes that Stafford would be 'definitely a target in two quarterback leagues' and identifies him as a super flex target, though acknowledges he may be 'kicked down a lot' on ADP boards due to age, suggesting undervaluation at his draft position.

Michael Pittman Jr. is selected in the mock draft as part of a roster construction strategy alongside Jaden Reed, with the Reed pick receiving explicit praise.

The 49ers brought in Mike Evans as a veteran receiver, suggesting the team may not need to rely on Christian Kirk given the addition of Evans and the emergence of younger options like Dijon Stribling.

Nico Collins was selected at pick 403 in a super flex mock draft.

Parker Washington was drafted in the mock draft sequence without specific commentary on his value or role.

The source discusses the Chiefs' offensive strategy as designed to protect Mahomes from himself by getting the ball out of his hands quickly, running the football, and playing strong defense, indicating a shift away from deep passing and toward a more conservative, ground-based approach.

Mahomes is fully cleared to practice; he acknowledged running the ball too much last year, which propped up his fantasy value, and plans to hand the ball off more to Kenneth Walker this season.

Drafted as part of a three-quarterback strategy alongside Daniel Jones and Jacoby Brissett; source assesses that the combination of these three quarterbacks allows for effective streaming of the starting two.

Puka Nacua is selected in the early rounds of the super flex mock draft (after Gibbs and Bijan Robinson), indicating strong wide receiver tier status and early-round draft value.

Puka Nacua was available on the board in the fourth round of a super flex mock draft but was not selected by the drafter who chose Matthew Stafford instead.

Judkins will be full go for Browns camp; the source has seen video of him looking healthy and expects most players with season-ending injuries last year to be fine to start camp.

R.J. Harvey was available in the draft and mentioned as an alternative running back option, with the drafter noting the skies 'light up' when considering running back options.

Drafted at 9-10 (ninth round, 10th pick); source notes that the Broncos backfield situation has corrected in ADP, with both Harvey and Dobbins going later than expected, creating value opportunities.

Sam LaPorta was selected as a late-round tight end in a super flex mock draft; the drafter's strategy was to punt the tight end position early and take LaPorta late, stating 'I'll take the last one. I don't care,' indicating a late-round tight end approach.

Sam Laporta's selection was characterized as a troll pick, with the drafter noting 'That did feel like a troll trying to snag my Sammy L right before me,' suggesting the pick was made to block another drafter rather than for genuine value conviction.

Etienne was selected in the mock draft as the final running back in a tier the source liked, chosen over Jordan Love as the final tier option at the position.

The source identifies Kelce as operating close to the line of scrimmage in the Chiefs' methodical, run-heavy offensive scheme, consistent with the team's identity of protecting Mahomes by getting the ball out quickly and running the football.

The source raises a comparative question about the difference between Kyle Pitts and Travis Kelce this year, suggesting uncertainty about their relative fantasy value or production outlook.

Trevor Lawrence was selected at pick 402 in a super flex mock draft; the source speaker explicitly praised the selection as 'a great pick,' indicating positive valuation at that ADP.

Trey McBride was selected in the fourth round of a super flex mock draft over T Higgins; the drafter noted that McBride was 'on the board' and that taking him was a positive decision, stating 'I took him love that,' indicating strong valuation at that draft position.

The source prefers Tua over Gino Smith for stacking purposes, citing belief that Tua is the better quarterback option; stacks with Drake London in the passing game.

The source criticizes passing on Tua in favor of a late-round tight end commitment, suggesting Tua offers better value and should not be skipped for a positional strategy that sacrifices draft capital.

Tucker Kraft is starting on the PUP list and his recovery is progressing slower than other injured players; the source is waiting for camp news about his status.

Warren was selected in the fifth round, three picks behind Kyle Shambles (pick 5.1), indicating he fell to the second round of picks after the turn. The source notes this was a strategic move to prevent another drafter from acquiring him.

Flowers was taken at the turn (4.12) because the source anticipated Flowers would not return in later rounds; the source explicitly states 'I know that Zay flowers won't make it back to me. So I'm just going to take him.' This reflects confidence in Flowers' draft capital and scarcity at the position.