LIVE $125 FFPC Best Ball Superflex Draft | Expert Picks & Analysis on Jahmyr Gibbs, Brock Bowers, and More! (Ep. 2062)

June 23, 2026

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In a $125 FFPC best ball draft with $400,000 on the line, the most important decision isn't which player to take—it's how you handle the moments when the board runs against you. Tom Strachan and Andrew Erickson of FantasyPros walk through a live single-quarterback, tight-end premium draft, and the conversation reveals that the difference between a winning roster and a losing one often comes down to how you respond when your carefully laid plans get disrupted by a positional run.

The Hero RB Strategy and the Gibbs vs. Bijan Decision

Andrew, picking second overall, took Jahmyr Gibbs over Bijan Robinson. His reasoning was not just about talent but about ecosystem: "I just prefer buying into this Detroit Lions offensive ecosystem versus the Atlanta Falcons, who still don't even know who their quarterback is going to be." This is a core principle of the "hero RB" strategy in this format—you invest heavily in one elite back early, then let the rest of your draft unfold without being forced into reaching for running backs later. Andrew noted that in his mock drafts, his teams looked better when he hit that hero RB rather than forcing a wide receiver early. The key is that the hero RB pick frees you from positional scarcity later, allowing you to take the best available players at other positions without panic.

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What you'll learn

1 (00:00) **Show Intro & Draft Setup** - Tom and Andrew introduce the $125 FFPC single callback tight end premium draft with $400K top prize.
2 (01:21) **Andrew's Gibbs Pick & Hero RB Strategy** - Andrew explains why he prefers Gibbs over Bijan, citing the Lions' offensive ecosystem and QB uncertainty in Atlanta.
3 (02:32) **Tom's Brock Bowers Pick at 1.01** - Tom takes Bowers first overall, explaining the tight end premium advantage in single-week playoff formats.
4 (05:04) **Tom's Second Pick: Drake London** - Tom takes London, citing a strong situation and Tua's likely starting role.
5 (07:24) **Andrew's Third Pick: Rashee Rice** - Andrew takes Rice at the 3.02, embracing upside in a tournament format despite off-field and injury risks.
6 (11:02) **Tom's Third Pick: Breece Hall** - Tom takes Hall after Derrick Henry is sniped; Andrew takes Javonte Williams at 3.02.
7 (13:40) **Tom's Fourth Pick: Amari Cooper** - Tom takes Cooper, citing the team's expected 11-personnel usage and Cooper's strong play before injury.

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Guests on this episode

Andrew Erickson

Show Notes

Join Tom Strachan and Andrew Erickson as they take part in a live FFPC Best Ball Tournament for a chance to win the $400,000 grand prize!

Tom and Andrew break down their selections while providing expert analysis and insights, and also talk about the best strategies to employ that will keep your team competitive for the overall prize!

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00

Round 1 - Jahmyr Gibbs, Brock Bowers - 0:00:15

Round 2 - Drake London, Rashee Rice - 0:04:30

Round 3 - Breece Hall & Javonte Williams - 0:10:19

Round 4 - Emeka Egbuka, Jaylen Waddle - 0:12:34

Round 5 - Terry McLaurin, Davante Adams - 0:15:05

Round 6 - Chuba Hubbard, Jayden Daniels - 0:21:25

Round 7 - Jalen Hurts, Travis Kelce - 0:25:15

Round 8 - Jaylen Warren, Rachaad White - 0:29:50

Round 9 - RJ Harvey, Patrick Mahomes - 0:32:06

Round 10 - Josh Downs, Malik Willis - 0:36:00

Round 11 - Xavier Worthy, Sam Darnold - 0:40:44

Round 12 - Daniel Jones, Greg Dulcich - 0:46:56

Round 13 - AJ Barner, Chris Rodriguez - 0:49:29

Round 14 - Dylan Sampson, Terrance Ferguson - 0:52:40

Round 15 - Fernando Mendoza, Cade Otton - 0:57:05

FantasyPros Discord - 1:00:34

Round 16 - Calvin Ridley, Eli Stowers - 1:05:10

Round 17 - Brian Robinson, Isaac Teslaa - 1:07:20

Round 18 - Mike Gesicki, Demond Claiborne - 1:09:00

Round 19 - Nicholas Singleton, Cooper Kupp - 1:11:30

Round 20 - Elijah Sarratt, Brandon Aiyuk - 1:16:20

Team Analysis and Recap - 1:22:10

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