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A hundred points separated Christian McCaffrey from mid-tier RB1s, and the way he did it changes how we draft. We break down every major running back finish, from CMC’s absurd target share to Jonathan Taylor’s workhorse explosion, and show why offensive stability matters more than highlight reels. Then we zoom into the value tier where leagues were won: James Cook’s massive rushing volume on a defense-stressing Bills offense, De’Von Achane’s near-elite efficiency without the “gadget” label, Jameer Gibbs’ top-5 output even while sharing with a bruiser, and Bijan Robinson’s quiet twenty-a-game floor powered by routes and receiving yards.

Not everything was smooth. Kyren Williams stayed steady, but Blake Corum’s rise is a real tax on projections. Chase Brown looked scary early until Cincinnati stabilized; once the offense clicked, so did his floor. Travis Etienne’s receiving touchdowns inflated his rank, a reminder to chase high-value touches, not just carries. And Derrick Henry still defies the clock, though early dips hint at the volatility that comes when game scripts wobble.

Rookies delivered lessons worth remembering. TreVeyon Henderson and RJ Harvey rewarded patience with late-season surges, while Ashton Jeanty showed a full three-down profile on a broken offense—making him a prime candidate to pop if the Raiders upgrade quarterback and perimeter threats. Our draft map for 2026 is simple and sharp: pay up for multipurpose backs on functional offenses, target RB2s with pass-game roles and red-zone equity, and treat committee pressure as a tier break, not a footnote.

We wrap with clear keep-or-cut signals, ADP traps to avoid, and the handful of backs we’re circling at cost next year. If you’re building your board for 2026, start here, take notes, and get an edge before your league catches up. Enjoy the show, and if it helps you win, subscribe, share with a league mate, and leave a quick review to support the pod.

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Fantasy finishes tell the truth your draft can’t. We break down the top 15 quarterback performances from the 2025 season and turn them into clear 2026 draft moves: who to target, who to fade, and which stacks actually win titles. From Daniel “Indiana” Jones sneaking into QB15 despite injury to Sam Darnold’s safe but capped resurgence in Seattle, we unpack what a real QB2 looks like in superflex and why your QB1 needs either rushing juice or concentrated weapons.

We dig into Jordan Love’s quietly elite efficiency and why a healthy Jaden Reed and Tucker Kraft could push him into locked-in QB1 territory. We contrast Baker Mayfield’s slide versus ADP with Jared Goff’s set-and-forget stability, showing how coordinator continuity and YAC-friendly backs like Jahmyr Gibbs lift non-rushing quarterbacks. Mid-tier stars offered lessons too: Patrick Mahomes’ passing dip but rushing spike, Justin Herbert’s identity swings in LA, and Jalen Hurts’ surprising rushing TD regression. Bo Nix’s growth under Sean Payton mirrors Hurts’ profile—steady per-game points without volume heroics.

Rising talents reshaped the top: Caleb Williams stabilized Chicago’s wild target tree under Ben Johnson, Dak Prescott demanded to be a stacking priority, and Trevor Lawrence broke out with nine rushing TDs under Liam Cohen. At the top, Matthew Stafford reignited with Puka Nakua for a league-winning stack, Drake May vaulted to QB2 with Stefon Diggs unlocking the offense, and Josh Allen remained the fantasy cheat code—dominant rushing, relentless usage, and a weekly ceiling no one else matches.

Actionable takeaways: prioritize QBs with coordinator stability, an alpha receiver, and either designed rushing or red-zone usage. Stack when the target tree is tight (Allen with any emerging WR1, Stafford with Puka, Dak with Lamb or Ferguson), and treat safe-floor passers as QB2s unless they gain a true difference-maker. Want more like this? Follow, subscribe, and drop a review with your QB1 for 2026—who are you building around?

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Stakes don’t get higher than Week 17, and the board has never been messier. We cut through the noise with a clean plan: avoid the quarterback minefields, press your edges on concentrated offenses, and use matchup leverage where it actually moves the needle. From a full fade on the QB-less Chiefs to riding the scorching Stafford–Puka stack under the lights, we map every game to the safest paths and the smartest ceiling swings.

We break down why Jacoby Brissett is a sharp, steady stream against a soft Bengals defense, how Trevor Lawrence has flipped the switch under Liam Cohen, and where Caleb Williams can push for a title-winning ceiling versus San Francisco. At running back, we spotlight the plays that won’t leave you guessing: RJ Harvey in a script-friendly spot, David Montgomery in a classic NFC North grinder, and Ramondre Stevenson as a volume hammer if TreVeyon Henderson sits. We also flag traps like Bucky Irving’s red zone siphon and draw up deep pivots like Blake Corum for managers who need a sneaky flex.

Pass catchers are all about funnels this week. Fire up Puka Nakua, Mike Evans, and Chris Olave with confidence. Lean into Dalton Kincaid and Hunter Henry for tight end leverage while steering clear of roulette receiver rooms that can sink you with two targets. We also tackle the trickiest calls: Justin Jefferson’s risk with a backup QB, Herbert vs. an elite Texans unit, and which Seahawks backs you can start together without sweating the split.

Set your lineup with conviction. Subscribe, share the show with a league-mate who needs a last-minute pivot, and drop your toughest start/sit in the comments—let’s win this trophy together.

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