6 Fantasy Football WRs You’ll Regret Passing On: A.J. Brown, Emeka Egbuka, Parker Washington & More (Ep. 2122)

August 10, 2026

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In the latest episode of the FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast, Sarah Roberts, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Dan "DeBro" Dobish make their cases for six wide receivers they believe are being undervalued in 2026 fantasy drafts. The conversation is grounded in specific statistical arguments, offensive scheme changes, and recent camp reports, not just general optimism. The hosts cover a range from an early-round star to a late-round dart throw, offering a clear framework for why each player could outperform their current ADP.

The Case for Jameson Williams: Scheme Change Over Sample Size

Pat Fitzmaurice leads off with Jameson Williams, a player whose value is often clouded by his early-career suspension and injury history. Fitzmaurice argues that Williams’ 1,117-yard, eight-touchdown season in 2025 is being dismissed for the wrong reasons. The common narrative is that Williams’ second-half surge was due to Sam LaPorta's absence, but Fitzmaurice pushes back. He points to a more important change: Lions head coach Dan Campbell took play-calling duties away from offensive coordinator John Morton. Under Morton, Williams ran mostly go routes, which didn't suit Jared Goff’s style—a quarterback who averages only six air yards per attempt. After the change, Williams was used on crossing routes and screens, allowing him to use his speed after the catch.

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What you'll learn

1 (02:26) **Jameson Williams (Lions)** - Pat argues the Lions WR is a screaming value at his current ADP
2 (05:34) **A.J. Brown (Patriots)** - Debro says the veteran WR can deliver top-3 upside at a WR10 price
3 (08:17) **Emeka Egbuka (Buccaneers)** - Terra tabs the young Bucs WR as a true WR1 breakout candidate outside the top 15
4 (10:52) **Parker Washington (Jaguars)** - Pat highlights the Jaguars slot receiver as a late-round bandwagon with room to grow
5 (13:13) **Christian Watson (Packers)** - Debro argues the Packers WR is being drafted as a WR3 but has WR1 upside
6 (17:14) **Josh Downs (Colts)** - Terra targets the Colts WR as a double-digit round steal with WR2 upside
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Guests on this episode

Sarah Roberts Pat Fitzmaurice

Show Notes

Tera Roberts, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Derek Brown break down six fantasy football wide receivers you may regret passing on in 2026 drafts.

The crew highlights wideouts with strong ADP value, breakout upside, and paths to outperform their current draft cost.

Find out why Jameson Williams could build on back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons, why A.J. Brown has top-five fantasy upside in his new offense, and why Emeka Egbuka can emerge as Tampa Bay’s true WR1.

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00
Jameson Williams - 0:02:01
AJ Brown - 0:05:10
Emeka Egbuka - 0:07:59
Draft Simulator - 0:10:00
Parker Washington - 0:10:26
Christian Watson - 0:12:42
Josh Downs - 0:16:49

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