This Week’s Top 3 Underworld Headlines:
1. Projections Calibrated: 2026 Takes Over
Your rankings just moved. Here’s why.
We just pushed the biggest projections update of the season. Volume projections now run on 75% this season and 25% last season, built from how each team is actually operating right now, not how we thought they would in August.
That shift has consequences:
Bryce Young and Coker are climbing. The volume is there. Now the question is whether Bryce Young is for real.
The Bears look nothing like we projected. We had Chicago pegged for more passing volume. Instead, they’ve been a run-heavy team. Is that a function of Caleb being out, or is this the offense's new identity?
Strength of schedule is now baked in. Who a player faces for the rest of the way influences his projection.
Everything is calibrated, and it reaches beyond this week’s lineup. Lifetime values for dynasty and rest-of-season values for season-long have all shifted.
[Check the updated rankings to see how the 2026 data moved your roster]
2. Sonic Truth Is Back
Cody and The Podfather talk dynasty, and KTC is on trial.
The boys are back. Cody and The Podfather reunite on Sonic Truth to talk DYNASTY, and they’re going straight to the market: PlayerProfiler vs. KTC, with the most egregious ranking gaps called out one by one.
Exhibit A: Tate. We have him at WR8. KTC has him at WR16. That is way too low, and it’s exactly the kind of gap that wins dynasty trades before your leaguemates catch up.
Going live Saturday across all channels.
3. 🔓 Unlock The Podfather’s Plays of The Week:
Injuries are rewriting depth charts across the league.
🔒Lock Button: Jacoby Brissett
If Brissett is somehow on the waiver wire facing Detroit with a 54.5 pt total, find a more competitive league. He is our QB7 this week!
⚡The Profile Play: Will Shipley
This Shipley guy is athletic with great receiving skills. He was a bell cow at Clemson, and with just Dameon Pierce left as touch competition, this is the ultimate 1+1=2 fantasy football start of the season.
⭐New Alpha: Tre’ Harris
Patrick Surtain II and Ladd McConkey are on the wrong side of questionable for this game. Trade for Harris in dynasty as he has a real path to seizing the Chargers’ WR1 role as the season goes along. The low game total is the only reason to play Harris conservatively in DFS, but dynasty leaguers should look to FLEX Harris this week.
🎯Target Conservation: Oronde Gadsden II
Gadsden and Harris are the only healthy playmakers left in this Chargers receiving corps. Coming off an eight-target game at Seattle in Week 4, Gadsden showed the Chargers refuse to leave him in to block even against ferocious front sevens. Both Gadsden and Keaton Mitchell will serve as critical outlets for an often-frazzled Herbert this week.
That’s four, and The Podfather is just getting started. The rest of his plays, including the ones reserved for subscribers, are waiting inside. Lock them in before you lock your Week 4 lineup.
[Unlock the Rest of The Podfather’s Plays of The Week]
From the News Desk
Kyle Monangai dealing with turf toe, status uncertain for Week 5
10 hours ago
Kyle Monangai was a non-participant in Thursday’s practice due to turf toe, putting his status for Week 5 and potentially beyond in doubt. Monangai is reportedly hoping to play through the injury, though the team continues to monitor his condition.
Monangai capitalized on D’Andre Swift‘s fumbling issues in Week 4, rumbling for 130 yards and two touchdowns on 30 carries against the Jets. If Monangai misses time, Swift would project as a strong RB1 given the lion’s share of carries he’d likely receive. Roschon Johnson could also factor into the backfield rotation and is worth adding in deeper leagues as a potential beneficiary of Swift’s recent ball-security struggles. Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on Friday’s practice report to see if Monangai can return to the field ahead of Week 5.
Sean Payton will take over play-calling duties
10 hours ago
After a lackluster start to the season, Sean Payton is taking over play-calling duties from offensive coordinator Davis Webb. The offense ranks… (Read more)
Michael Pittman re-injured foot, expected to miss multiple weeks
12 hours ago
As reported by ESPN’s Brooke Pryor, Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy stated on Thursday, “It’s the same foot, so it’s going to be a multiple-week injury.” Michael Pittman was reported to be dealing with a foot injury since Week 1 and was spotted at Wednesday’s practice using a scooter to keep weight… (Read more)
🔊 Listen Up!
Future 1st Podcast | Buy, Sell, & Hold
It’s time to put some dynasty assets under the microscope. We kick things off with Stats & Vibes, taking a closer look at JSN before getting into Buy, Sell, or Hold.
We break down the dynasty value of Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels, Brock Purdy, Kenneth Walker III, Omarion Hampton, Matthew Golden, Malik Nabers, Parker Washington, Dalton Kincaid, and Harold Fannin Jr.
Who are we buying, who are we selling, and who are we holding onto?
Deep Analysis
Article Spotlight: Week 5 Start or Sit?
by Matty Kiwoom, October 8, 2026
A quarter of the season is down, and the waiver wire already looks like a disaster zone in a lot of leagues. Injuries are mounting, offensive lines are getting shuffled around, and a couple of teams are already playing out the string on their season-long plans.
The good news is that Week 5 gives us some pretty clear signals if you know where to look. There are a couple of total blowout environments, and a couple of games nobody should want their players anywhere near. Let’s get into the calls. (Read more from Matty Kiwoom)
The Fantasy Football Usage Report
by Wolf Trelles-Heard, October 5, 2026
Welcome to the Weekly Fantasy Football Usage Report. Volume is paramount in fantasy football, and a player’s usage determines the type of volume they receive. Each week, I’ll look at different usage trends across the NFL to help us prepare for the rest of the season and beyond. Let’s dive into Week 4. (Read more from Wolf Trelles-Heard.)
The Quick 6 Super Slam enters Week 5!
Quick 6 Super Slam is 53% filled, with $1000 up for grabs (up from $500 last week). Jahmyr Gibbs is the third-highest-owned player right now (behind KW3 and JSN)
Head over to fastdraft.app, jump in for as low as $10, and go take that crown! 👑
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