Fantasy Football Advice LIVE! | DeVon Achane vs. Ashton Jeanty, Hero RB Strategy & Your BURNING Questions! (Ep, 2130)

August 13, 2026

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In a live Q&A episode of the FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast, host Tara takes questions on draft strategy, player valuation, and the psychology of risk. The conversation is driven by a central tension: how to balance the safety of a high-floor pick against the allure of a league-winning ceiling. The advice is grounded in specific player examples, league formats, and the mental discipline required to stick to a plan when your league mates zig when you want to zag.

The Risk-Reward Calculus: Achane vs. Jeanty

A recurring theme is the trade-off between a "safe" pick and a "risky" one. When asked to choose between De’Von Achane and Ashton Jeanty, Tara frames it purely as a question of risk tolerance. Jeanty is the consensus safer pick because his offense (with Kirk Cousins) is predictable and check-down friendly, providing a stable baseline. Achane, however, offers a higher ceiling tied to an unstable quarterback situation in Miami. "If you do want to get risky with me, you want to get risky," Tara says, explaining that Achane’s upside—a potential 100-catch season in a receiver-depleted offense—is worth the gamble for her, but only if the drafter understands the volatility. The key psychological lesson is to be honest with yourself about your own risk appetite before the draft, not during it.

Draft Position Strategy: The Psychology of the "Hero RB"

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What you'll learn

1 (00:37) **Show Kickoff & Super Chat Rules** - Tara opens the live Q&A solo, explaining that super chats get guaranteed responses for the first 20 minutes.
2 (01:10) **DeVon Achane vs. Ashton Jeanty: Risk vs. Safety** - A detailed breakdown of the tier-one running back debate, including where they rank against Chase Brown and Omarion Hampton.
3 (04:07) **Best Strategy for the 6th Pick in a 12-Team PPR** - Advice on whether to take a running back or a wide receiver from the mid-first-round spot.
4 (06:25) **How Laremy Tunsil’s Injury Affects Commanders’ Players** - Analysis of the trickle-down impact on Jaden Daniels, the backfield, and Terry McLaurin.
5 (08:58) **Superflex Drafting: Josh Allen at 1.01 and Stacking** - Answering whether to take Josh Allen first overall and whether to pair him with James Cook.
6 (10:06) **Drafting an Elite Tight End in 10-Team Leagues** - Why investing in a top-tier tight end is worth it in smaller formats.
7 (11:07) **Hero RB Strategy vs. Double RB at the 1.11 Turn** - A strategic choice between Saquon Barkley + A.J. Brown vs. doubling up on running backs.

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Show Notes

Don't get faked out by the NFL Training camp hype and false reports! Join Tera Roberts and Chris Welsh for their live fantasy football advice Q&A!

Is taking Los Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton in the first round too rich? Does Baltimore Ravens RB Derrick Henry continue to plow his way to a top-12 finish? Plus, what is the fallout of the Washington Commanders losing OT Laremy Tunsil for the season?

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Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00
De'Von Achane vs Ashton Jeanty - 0:00::35
Draft Strategy from the 1.06 - 0:03:30
Laremy Tunsil (OT - WAS) Injury - 0:05:47
Superflex Draft Strategy - 0:08:21
Draft an Elite Tight End? - 0:09:28
Hero RB vs. Double Hero RB - 0:10:28
8-team Draft Strategy - 0:11:57
Colston Loveland Signed Chicago Bears Jersey Giveaway - 0:13:54
Keeper Strategy - 0:14:38
Derrick Henry (RB - BAL) - 0:15:18
Which Teams Will Run at a Fast Pace? - 0:18:42
FantasyPros Discord - 0:20:32
Welsh Joins the Show! - 0:22:34
Dynasty Humble Brag - 0:22:04
Two-Keeper League Strategy - 0:23:11
When To Target WR1s?- 0:25:34
Auction Superflex Strategy - 0:26:11
Keep Puka Nacua (WR - LAR) or Christian McCaffrey (RB - SF)? - 0:28:23
Which Running Backs & Wide Receivers Should You Keep? - 0:29 :17
Garrett Wilson (WR - NYJ), Jameson Williams (WR - DET) & Javonte Williams (RB - DAL) for Drake London (WR - ATL) & Kyren Williams (RB - LAR)? - 0:31:35
What Is the Trade Value for CeeDee Lamb (WR - DAL)? - 0:32:15
Who to Keep in a Superflex League? - 0:34:51
2/3 Turn Strategy - 0:36:40
Keep Bhayshul Tuten (RB - JAC) or Bucky Irving (RB - TB)? - 0:41:48
Keep Travis Etienne Jr. (RB - NO) or Kenneth Walker III (RB - KC)? - 0:39:51
Omarion Hampton (RB - LAC) & James Cook (RB - BUF) or Jonathan Taylor (RB - IND) & Breece Hall (RB - NYJ)? - 0:41:24
16-Team Draft Strategy - 0:41:44
Is Omarion Hampton (RB - LAC) Worth Reaching For? - 0:43:44
Are We Sleeping on Keaton Mitchell (RB - LAC)? - 0:46:38
Rapid Fire - 0:47:54
Outro - 0:58:40

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