The 2026 fantasy football season is here, which means it is time to put the receipts on record.
On this episode of From the Forum, Dan Mader, Tyler, Joe Frick and special guest Joe Bartel from RotoWire and SiriusXM plant their biggest flags before Week 1. These are the players they believe can smash ADP, break into new fantasy tiers, become league-winning values or fall well short of what the market currently expects.
The crew kicks things off with a major case for Christian Watson as a Top-20 fantasy wide receiver, breaking down his elite efficiency, healthier offseason and increased opportunity in Green Bay.
From there, the flag plants start flying.
Can Rome Odunze become the highest-scoring Bears pass catcher ahead of Luther Burden and Colston Loveland?
Was Tucker Kraft already becoming an elite fantasy tight end before his ACL injury, and is his current draft price still too low?
Can DeAndre Swift finish as a Top-15 running back even with Kyle Monangai sharing the Chicago backfield?
Is Chris Godwin one of the biggest late-round wide receiver steals after finally getting further removed from his major ankle injury?
Should fantasy managers fade Tetairoa McMillan at his current WR price because of concerns about Bryce Young and Carolina’s passing ceiling?
We also break down why Marvin Harrison Jr. could beat his ADP by double-digit spots, why Carnell Tate may struggle to return his current WR32 cost, why Isaiah Likely could emerge as a low-end TE1, and why Trevor Lawrence has a legitimate chance to repeat as a Top-5 fantasy quarterback after finishing last season on an elite run.
Plus, the crew answers live questions on Superflex draft strategy, running back value, trade targets, Bhayshul Tuten, Chris Godwin, Puka Nacua, Amon-Ra St. Brown and more.
And just before the show ends, one final flag gets planted:
Travis Kelce may be going as TE11, but the call is for him to finish back inside the Top 5.
This episode is all about identifying value before the market catches up and putting the predictions on record before the games begin.
Who is your biggest 2026 fantasy football flag plant?
Who are you drafting everywhere, and which popular player are you willing to fade?
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