Fantasy Football League Winners You MUST Draft in 2026: Brock Bowers, AJ Brown, Omarion Hampton & More (Ep. 2061)

June 23, 2026

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In the 2025 season, rookie tight end Brock Bowers put up 112 catches for 1,194 yards and five touchdowns with a carousel of bad quarterbacks in Las Vegas. Last year, he played through a PCL sprain and bone bruise, gutting out 64 catches and seven touchdowns in just 12 games before the Raiders shut him down. This year, the Raiders have a new play-caller in Clint Kubiak, drafted quarterback Fernando Mendoza first overall, and will start the season with Kirk Cousins—a quarterback who has historically fed his tight ends. The hosts argue that Bowers is being undervalued relative to the Travis Kelce-era advantage he could provide, and that a year from now he might be considered a no-brainer first-round pick.

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What you'll learn

1 (00:37) **Show Introduction & League Winner Concept** - Joey P, Derek Brown, and Pat Fitzmorris introduce the episode's mission: identifying players who can win your league in 2026.
2 (02:50) **Brock Bowers (TE, Raiders) as a League Winner** - Pat argues Bowers can provide the same positional advantage Travis Kelce once did, despite a high ADP.
3 (06:36) **Colston Loveland (TE, Bears) as the Value TE** - Derek argues Loveland is the best tight-end ADP value, with a path to rival Bowers.
4 (10:33) **Omarion Hampton (RB, Chargers) as a Top-12 RB** - Pat and Derek make the case for Hampton as a first-round caliber back in 2026.
5 (13:58) **AJ Brown (WR, Patriots) as a Top-7 WR** - Derek and Pat explain why Brown's move to New England unlocks his ceiling.
6 (20:04) **Jalen Waddle (WR, Broncos) as a WR1** - Derek explains why Waddle is undervalued and poised to smash in Denver.
7 (23:20) **Jaylen Warren (RB, Steelers) as a Pass-Catching Specialist** - Pat argues Warren is the key to the Steelers backfield due to Aaron Rodgers' needs.

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Show Notes

Joe Pisapia, Derek Brown, and Pat Fitzmaurice break down their favorite fantasy football league winners to target in 2026 drafts. The guys dive into early-round difference-makers, mid-round breakout candidates, and late-round upside picks who could dramatically outperform ADP.

Will Brock Bowers give fantasy managers a vintage Travis Kelce-level edge at tight end? Can Colston Loveland become Chicago’s true No. 1 option? Is Omarion Hampton ready to smash in a revamped Chargers offense? Plus, the crew debates AJ Brown’s upside with the Patriots, Jaylen Waddle’s new opportunity in Denver, Christian Watson’s breakout potential, Jonathan Brooks’ path to taking over the Panthers backfield, and much more.

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Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00
Brock Bowers - 0:02:10
Colston Loveland - 0:05:59
Omarion Hampton - 0:09:59
AJ Brown - 0:13:20
Draft Wizard - 0:16:35
Jaylen Waddle - 0:17:40
Jaylen Warren - 0:20:52
Christian Watson - 0:24:27
Kyle Monangai - 0:29:02
Hard Rock Bet - 0:31:14
Matthew Golden - 0:32:50
Jonathon Brooks - 0:37:50
Demond Claiborne - 0:41:22
Ricky Pearsall - 0:44:20
Final Thoughts - 0:49:40

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