Fantasy Football Week 5 Projections from The Fantasy Football Almanac Show breaks down five key NFL matchups and how they could shape your fantasy lineup. Denver vs LA, Buffalo vs LA, Chicago vs Green Bay, Jacksonville vs Philadelphia, and Seattle vs San Francisco are all under the microscope as the first bye weeks begin.

Injury concerns, changing player roles, defensive matchups and offensive tendencies all factor into the Week 5 outlook, with Fantasy Football Almanac projections guiding the analysis. If you are deciding between two running backs or looking for an upside wide receiver, this episode focuses on where fantasy opportunities may emerge and which situations could turn risky.

The discussion gives context for start sit decisions in a week where lineup margins are thin and the matchups matter. Listeners will hear how these games could affect Week 5 projections across the NFL and what to watch from each offense before setting a roster.

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On this episode of the Fantasy Football Almanac Show, I’m looking at the players you should consider adding to the end of your roster before Week 1. These aren't safe, career-long mediocre veterans who might give you a few usable fantasy points. We're taking home run swings.

The goal is simple: use those final roster spots on players whose situations could change quickly. If things break the right way in Week 1, you may already have the player everyone else in your league is fighting to acquire on waivers.

I break down lottery-ticket options at every position, including:

QB Malik Willis

RB Chris Rodriguez Jr.

WR Jalen Nailor

TE Chig Okonkwo

Plus many more high-upside players to consider before Week 1

Some of these players won't work out. That's the point. At the back of your roster, I'd rather chase breakout potential than predictable mediocrity.

Find more 2026 fantasy football rankings, draft strategy, analysis, and updates at The Fantasy Football Almanac.

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In this episode of The Fantasy Football Almanac Show, I break down one of the biggest decisions fantasy managers face on draft day: When should you draft a quarterback?

I start with some early preseason football and my reaction to the Hall of Fame Game, including Carson Beck's performance and what it could mean for his development. That leads into a larger discussion about how much the quarterback position has changed. Rookie quarterbacks are entering the NFL more prepared than ever to step onto the field and lead a franchise, and I discuss why that should affect the way fantasy managers value the position.

Then it's time to talk draft strategy. I break down the current average draft positions of the most popular fantasy quarterbacks, including Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Drake Maye, and others. Is the weekly advantage of taking an elite quarterback worth passing on a running back or wide receiver in the early rounds? Or does the increasing depth at quarterback make waiting the better strategy?

Finally, I discuss where I'm targeting quarterbacks in 2026 drafts, which QBs I believe offer value at their current ADPs, and how your overall roster construction should influence when you finally pull the trigger.

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