Love (and Drafting!) is in the Air | Underworld Weekly
Sometimes being with the one you love comes with a pricetag
When Your Heart Begs, and Your Brain Says “NO”
One of the long-held rules of having fun with fantasy football has always been “get your guys,” but at what cost? You might like that shiny new toy for your team, but deep down, you’re still competing with a bunch of others who would just as soon rip your team to shreds.
It’s with that in mind that managers must strike a delicate balance between being in love and staying in the hunt.
The Podfather knows that feeling all too well over his years of playing the game we love. Whether he was taught that lesson the hard way or not, he’ll never tell. However, he will tell you about those exciting players that feel like “must-haves” before the removal of rose-colored glasses. As always, Fearless Leader has done the work for you and presents the top-ten players that he wants but won’t have.
Kenneth Gainwell
This one hurts. I love Gainwell, but the public is finally wise to his abilities. Meanwhile, Bucky Irving is suddenly an incredible value, and Sean Tucker is lurking. Gainwell’s useable weeks will be… (Read more)
Quinshon Judkins
Quinshon Judkins is underrated across the board. He’s a big, explosive back with better-than-advertised receiving skills. However, Judkins has three problems:
Browns offense (see Harold Fannin Jr.)
Browns offensive line
Dylan Sampson
Judkins is a… (Read more)
Tet McMillan
See Nico Collins. McMillan has a theoretical target commanding upside. Carolina wants to be a run-first team that relies on an above-average defense and offensive line to win games. Bryce Young will… (Read more)
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Strength of Schedule Rankings (Updated July 17)
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With an updated 2026 NFL Strength of Schedule after all offseason team movement, Samwise has adjustments to tell the whole story before your drafts. READ MORE
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Listen Up!
Mind of Mansion | Raider Fading?
Brian Drake from Fantasy Points joins The Podfather to discuss the best players to target in fantasy drafts. Also, should we fade both Ashton Jeanty and Brock Bowers? Does Josh Downs have actual upside? Parker Washington is about to break out all over the place.
Sonic Truth Dynasty Podcast | Breece Hall Trade Wars
Cody Carpentier joins The Podfather to discuss controversial dynasty trades.
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From the News Desk
Brock Bowers teeing up historic season
Brock Bowers | TE, LVR
3 days ago
Ryan McFadden from ESPN is projecting Brock Bowers to have a “record-breaking season” in 2026.
Despite a knee injury capping his sophomore season at 64 receptions and 14.5 fantasy points per game, Brock Bowers enters a wide-open Las Vegas depth chart alongside Tre Tucker and Jalen Nailor. New play… (Read more)
Alvin Kamara to be Saint for Life
Alvin Kamara | RB, NO
1 day ago
Alvin Kamara agreed to a restructured deal to stay in New Orleans, but his days as a high-volume workhorse are over after averaging a career-low 3.6 True Yards Per Carry (No. 58) in 2025. The Saints committed heavy capital to Travis Etienne in… (Read more)
Malik Nabers not ready for training camp
Malik Nabers | WR, NYG
1 day ago
John Harbaugh has stated Malik Nabers is expected to work his way into training camp practices “one way or another,” though the coach offered no guarantees on his actual recovery timeline. This lack of certainty is… (Read more)
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Deep Analysis
Movin’ On Up | Players Who will Gain Dynasty Value in 2026
by Wyatt Bertolone, July 13, 2026
Jayden Higgins’ rookie season flew under the radar a little bit. Higgins was an exciting prospect coming out of Iowa State, an impressive size/speed freak who produced at a high level in college. READ MORE
Running Backs Out of Nowhere | Who Could Shake the Cuffs & Become League Winners?
by Wolf Trelles-Heard, July 14, 2026
Wolf Trelles-Heard highlights 10 backup running backs who could become league-winning fantasy football values during the 2026 season.
Ed Delauter has five players to stash in dynasty leagues RIGHT NOW that will accrue value under the right circumstances. READ MORE
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