The Biggest Fantasy Football Questions For Each Team Heading Into 2026 (Ep. 1922)

January 2, 2026

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🎙️ The Voices & The Context

The Format: This trio of fantasy football experts uses Week 18 NFL matchups as springboards to speculate on 2026 offseason moves, player values, and dynasty rankings in a forward-looking wrap-up to the 2025 season. This is a casual chat among hosts.
The Format: Casual host discussion.
The Key Players:
- Ryan Warmly (Host): Guides the conversation with matchup hooks and probing questions.
- Derek Brown (Debro): Passionate analyst delivering bold hot takes, early rankings, and fades like on Marvin Harrison Jr.
- Pat Fitzmorris (Fitz): Balanced counterpoint with detailed stats, ECR projections, and cautious optimism on breakouts.

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What you'll learn

1 (00:35) **Episode Intro: Offseason Key Questions for 2026**
2 (03:04) **Panthers at Buccaneers: Emeka Igbinoghene Rookie WR Outlook**
3 (12:21) **Seahawks at 49ers: Seattle Backfield in 2026**
4 (17:51) **Saints at Falcons: Tyler Shuck as Saints QB Future**
5 (25:15) **Browns at Bengals: Shedeur Sanders Browns Week 1 Starter?**
6 (29:16) **Colts at Texans: Colts Week 1 QB 2026**
7 (34:32) **Titans at Jags: Trevor Lawrence 2026 Rankings**

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Show Notes

Ryan Wormeli, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Derek Brown answer burning questions for each game and team ahead of Week 18 of the NFL season, with an emphasis on big questions heading into the 2026 season!

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00

Panthers @ Buccaneers - 0:02:36

Seahawks @ 49ers - 0:11:49

Saints @ Falcons - 0:17:16

Hard Rock Bet - 0:21:30

Browns @ Bengals - 0:22:55

Colts @ Texans - 0:26:58

Titans @ Jaguars - 0:32:14

Playoff Blitz - 0:38:35

Packers @ Vikings - 0:39:27

Cowboys @ Giants - 0:42:42

Jets @ Bills - 0:45:49

Trophy Smack Giveaway - 0:49:15

Lions @ Bears - 0:50:03

Chargers @ Broncos - 0:55:11

Cardinals @ Rams - 0:56:49

Chiefs @ Raiders - 0:59:41

Dolphins @ Patriots - 1:02:16

Commanders @ Eagles - 1:05:24

Ravens @ Steelers - 1:07:37

Outro - 1:13:38

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