Aug 26, 2026 · 1h 17m
Fantasy Footballers find value in nine high-upside picks
Fantasy Football - The 2026 “My Guys” Episode! - Podcast for 8/26
The hosts show how draft-cost discipline can uncover league-winning upside while exposing the injury, role, and quarterback risks behind each selection.
- 1The hosts prioritize opportunity and offensive environment over name recognition when identifying their 2026 value picks.
- 2Kenneth Walker, Omarion Hampton, and Ladd McConkey emerge from strong workload and team-context arguments.
- 3Christian Watson and Garrett Wilson illustrate how substantial upside can coexist with quarterback, injury, and offensive uncertainty.
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The hosts make the case that Kenneth Walker could have top-two running back upside in Kansas City if he stays healthy.
The brief
Andy Holloway, Mike Wright, and Jason Moore begin with NFL injuries and roster developments, including concerns around Ja'Marr Chase, Kenneth Walker, Josh Jacobs, and Puka Nacua.
Their annual “My Guys” exercise targets players whose draft cost leaves room for exceptional upside, rather than simply naming the most talented or obvious stars.
The picks span Colston Loveland, Garrett Wilson, De'Jon Stribling, Kenneth Walker, Carnell Tate, Caleb Williams, Christian Watson, Omarion Hampton, and Ladd McConkey.
The strongest cases pair clear opportunity with favorable environments: Walker joins Kansas City, Hampton projects for a three-down Chargers role, and McConkey could become central after Keenan Allen's departure.
The counterweight is risk: Watson's hamstrings, Wilson's Jets context, and preseason questions around Tate show why upside must be weighed against uncertainty.
Featuring
Andy Holloway
Ja'Marr Chase
Keenan Allen
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