On this episode of the Fantasy Football Almanac Show, I’m looking at the players you should consider adding to the end of your roster before Week 1. These aren't safe, career-long mediocre veterans who might give you a few usable fantasy points. We're taking home run swings.

The goal is simple: use those final roster spots on players whose situations could change quickly. If things break the right way in Week 1, you may already have the player everyone else in your league is fighting to acquire on waivers.

I break down lottery-ticket options at every position, including:

QB Malik Willis

RB Chris Rodriguez Jr.

WR Jalen Nailor

TE Chig Okonkwo

Plus many more high-upside players to consider before Week 1

Some of these players won't work out. That's the point. At the back of your roster, I'd rather chase breakout potential than predictable mediocrity.

Find more 2026 fantasy football rankings, draft strategy, analysis, and updates at The Fantasy Football Almanac.

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In this episode of The Fantasy Football Almanac Show, I break down one of the biggest decisions fantasy managers face on draft day: When should you draft a quarterback?

I start with some early preseason football and my reaction to the Hall of Fame Game, including Carson Beck's performance and what it could mean for his development. That leads into a larger discussion about how much the quarterback position has changed. Rookie quarterbacks are entering the NFL more prepared than ever to step onto the field and lead a franchise, and I discuss why that should affect the way fantasy managers value the position.

Then it's time to talk draft strategy. I break down the current average draft positions of the most popular fantasy quarterbacks, including Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Drake Maye, and others. Is the weekly advantage of taking an elite quarterback worth passing on a running back or wide receiver in the early rounds? Or does the increasing depth at quarterback make waiting the better strategy?

Finally, I discuss where I'm targeting quarterbacks in 2026 drafts, which QBs I believe offer value at their current ADPs, and how your overall roster construction should influence when you finally pull the trigger.

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In this episode, I unveil my 2026 NFL Power Rankings and break down which teams I believe have the best chance to hoist the Lombardi Trophy this season. Rather than simply ranking all 32 teams, I focus on the true Super Bowl contenders, explain what separates them from the rest of the league, and discuss the key factors that could determine who emerges in February.

I also examine several notable teams that didn't make my top tier and explain why I'm not quite ready to buy into the hype. From roster construction and coaching changes to quarterback play and overall depth, I discuss what's holding these teams back and what they'll need to prove during the season.

Finally, I identify my favorite dark horse candidates—teams that may not be getting much national attention today but have the talent and circumstances to make a legitimate Super Bowl run. Along the way, I also share several betting insights, including futures and against-the-spread opportunities that I believe offer value heading into the 2026 NFL season.

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