2026 Superflex Best Ball Draft | FFPC Strategy, Sleepers & Preseason Takeaways (Ep. 2138)
August 18, 2026
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5 min read"Bad organizations stay bad": Preseason injuries reshape 2026 best ball strategy
The first weekend of actual NFL preseason action delivered a brutal reminder of why meaningless games can torpedo a fantasy season before it starts. Tom Stracken and Andrew Erickson opened their FFPC Superflex best ball draft by lamenting the Arizona Cardinals' decision to give rookie running back Jeremiah Love 14 touches in a game that didn't count. Love suffered a high ankle sprain that will likely cost him two to three weeks of practice time — valuable reps he cannot afford to miss. "This is why bad organizations stay bad," Tom said. "Whatever they do, it just ends up being the wrong decision." Breece Hall added to the injury anxiety with a groin strain suffered on an untouched route, projected to cost him two to four weeks. Neither player has moved in the hosts' rankings, but both acknowledged the psychological effect: drafters may become gun-shy, potentially creating values for those willing to bet on talent returning healthy.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:30) **First Preseason Takeaways & Injury Fallout** - Tom and Andrew react to the first weekend of real preseason action and the immediate impact on key players.
- 2 (05:46) **Giants Backfield & Najee Harris Rumors** - The hosts analyze the potential signing of Najee Harris by the Giants and what it means for Cam Skataboo’s role.
- 3 (08:04) **Rams Offense: Vegas Odds & Value Plays** - A discussion on why the Rams' skill players (outside of Puka Nacua) are cheap despite high Vegas projections for the offense.
- 4 (11:16) **FFPC Superflex Draft Begins: Strategy & Early Picks** - Tom and Andrew start their $35 FFPC Superflex best ball draft, discussing first-round strategies and their initial picks.
- 5 (18:14) **Round 2 & 3: Hero RB vs. QB Stacks** - The draft continues with key decisions at running back and quarterback, shaping the early roster construction.
- 6 (23:39) **McRae Bucca Injury & QB Values** - The hosts discuss the impact of McRae Bucca’s turf toe and identify key quarterback values in the middle rounds.
- 7 (28:57) **Rounds 4-6: Building the Core** - Andrew and Tom continue drafting, focusing on wide receivers, tight ends, and stacking strategies.
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Show Notes
How should you approach a 2026 Superflex Best Ball draft?
Tom Strachan and Andrew Erickson react to the biggest fantasy football developments from the first full weekend of preseason action before completing a live 20-round draft in the FFPC Superflex Best Ball Tournament.
The guys discuss how the injuries to Jeremiyah Love and Breece Hall should affect their draft prices, whether Cam Skattebo’s role is in danger, and which players offer the best value in the potentially high-scoring Rams offense.
Then, follow every major decision as Tom and Erickson draft from neighboring spots in a tight end premium Superflex contest. They break down early-quarterback strategy, portfolio management, hero-RB roster construction, stacking, positional runs and the importance of building for the fantasy playoffs.
Players discussed include Drake Maye, Ja’Marr Chase, Saquon Barkley, Chase Brown, Justin Herbert, Dak Prescott, Rashee Rice, Zay Flowers, Tyler Shough, Juwan Johnson, Jonathon Brooks, Parker Washington, Harold Fannin Jr., Rhamondre Stevenson, Sam LaPorta, Luther Burden, Tetairoa McMillan, Jordan Tyson, Blake Corum and more.
Plus, get answers to listener questions, late-round running back and wide receiver targets, rookie values, Draft Assistant analysis and the final grades for both rosters.
Timestamps (may be off due to ads):
Intro - 0:00:00
Jeremiyah Love - 0:00:20
Breece Hall - 0:02:00
Najee Harris - 0:05:27
Why Are the Rams so Cheap? - 0:07:40
Time to Hedge against Drake Maye - 0:12:21
Ja'Marr Chase - 0:13:47
FantasyPros Draft Assistant - 0:14:20
Saquon Barkley & Chase Brown - 0:18:04
Justin Herbert & Dak Prescott - 0:20:52
Emeka Egbuka - 0:23:25
George Pickens - 0:27:13
Rashee Rice - 0:28:50
Zay Flowers - 0:30:34
Jordyn Tyson - 0:32:34
Juwan Johnson - 0:33:00
FantasyPros Twitch - 0:35:46
Luther Burden - 0:37:13
Tetairoa McMillan - 0:38:37
Sam LaPorta & Harold Fannin - 0:40:30
Ladd McConkey or Tee Higgins?
Aaron Rodgers - 0:46:10
Parker Washington - 0:48:45
Rhamondre Stevenson - 0:50:10
Jonathon Brooks - 0:52:20
JK Dobbins - 0:56:31
Dallas Goedert - 0:58:02
Juwan Johnson - 1:00:14
Mike Evans - 1:01:50
FantasyPros Discord - 1:03:48
Michael Penix - 1:04:28
Makai Lemon - 1:06:57
Ja'Kobi Lane - 1:08:41
Jonah Coleman - 1:10:22
Marshawn Lloyd - 1:13:09
Dylan Sampson - 1:15:50
Tyjae Spears - 1:20:10
Favorite Late-Round Wide Receivers - 1:20:50
Pat Bryant - 1:24:02
Ray Davis - 1:26:09
Mike Gesicki - 1:30:09
David Njoku - 1:31:57
Omar Cooper - 1:32:40
Ted Hurst - 1:35:18
Team Reviews & Draft Wizard Analysis - 1:40:05
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