Sigmund Bloom and Fantasy Points' Brett Whitefield discuss surprise Week 1 starts and sits

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Why should you be hesitant to start Malik Nabers Week 1?

01:31 How should Jaxson Dart affect Malik Nabers value this season?

04:10 How should Kyler Murray affect Justin Jefferson's value this season?

07:59 Why should Jayden Daniels be on your bench for Week 1 vs Philadelphia?

11:46 Why is Baker Mayfield a player who you might force into your lineup in Week 1?

15:51 Should you play Jeremiyah Love in Week 1?

18:55 Can the Cardinals offense surprise in Week 1 and going forward?

21:41 Should you play Ashton Jeanty in Week 1?

25:36 Can Mike Washington Jr. force an RBBC in Las Vegas?

28:03 Should you play your Minnesota backs in Week 1?

28:25 Should you start Jacksonville backs in Week 1?

29:30 Should Michael Wilson be in Week 1 lineups?

32:04 Are we worried about the Chargers offensive line Week 1 and beyond?

36:10 Why did the Bears offense struggle early in the season, and what did we learn about Ben Johnson?

38:46 Can Ben Johnson break fantasy football?

41:21 Why should we be excited about Lamar Jackson with Declan Doyle?

44:30 Why Christian Watson could be a breakout player in Week 1?

47:06 Why should we be afraid of missing out on a big season from Luther Burden?

49:13 Can Jaylen Waddle change the Broncos offense?

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Week 1 isn't easing into anything — it's kicking the door off the hinges.

After two massive openers earlier in the week, The Audible rolls into a 14‑game preview loaded with storylines, fantasy fireworks, and early‑season pressure points.

We start with a potential shootout between the Bucs and Bengals, a game where both offenses can push pace and create mismatches all over the field. Then we dive into the new‑look Ravens offense, a unit buzzing with excitement as they take on the Colts in a matchup that could reveal just how explosive Baltimore's reboot really is.

And of course, Monday Night Football delivers the heavyweight moment: Bo Nix vs Patrick Mahomes. It's the first chance for Nix to plant a flag and prove he's the new king of the AFC West. The stakes, the spotlight, the rivalry — it's all there.

Bloom and Cecil break down every angle, every matchup, and every fantasy ripple across the entire Week 1 slate.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Buccaneers v Bengals

04:40 - Saints v Lions

09:10 - Jets v Titans

14:03 - Ravens v Colts

18:50 - Falcons v Steelers

22:55 - Bears v Panthers

27:38 - Browns v Jaguars

30:18 - Bills v Texans

35:14 - Dolphins v Raiders

39:35 - Packers v Vikings

45:09 - Commanders v Eagles

49:30 - Cardinals v Chargers

52:00 - Cowboys v Giants

56:41 - Broncos v Chiefs

🔥 In this episode:

• Bucs vs Bengals and the potential for a high‑scoring opener
• Why the Ravens' new offense could pop immediately vs the Colts
• Bo Nix's chance to outshine Patrick Mahomes on Monday night
• Key matchups across all 14 games of the Week 1 slate
• Fantasy and NFL implications for every major storyline

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The 2026 season opens with two massive games, and The Audible is diving straight into both.

First up: a Super Bowl rematch on Wednesday night as the Patriots travel to face the Seahawks. Both teams expect to be back in the championship hunt, and the spotlight lands on Sam Darnold vs Drake Maye — a quarterback duel that could shape early MVP chatter. How does Seattle's rushing attack look without Kenneth Walker. Who steps up. And can New England's defense slow down a team that nearly beat them for the Lombardi.

Then Thursday brings something completely different: 49ers vs Rams in Australia on international Thursday Night Football. What kind of show will the Aussie crowd get. How terrifying does the Rams defense look with Myles Garrett and Aaron Donald on the same front. And is Matthew Stafford ready to fill the sky with footballs in the season opener.

Two games. Two continents. Two championship contenders. And a whole lot of storylines to kick off Week 1.

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🔥 In this episode:

• Patriots–Seahawks Super Bowl rematch breakdown
• Sam Darnold vs Drake Maye in prime time
• Seattle's run game without Kenneth Walker
• 49ers–Rams in Australia: what the crowd will see
• How Garrett + Donald reshape the Rams defense
• Matthew Stafford's Week 1 fireworks potential

Tell us which opening‑week matchup you're most excited for — and what storyline you think will define the start of the 2026 season. Drop a comment below!

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Bloom and Cecil break down their Footballguys Expert Staff League draft — the FESL OG, the toughest room in fantasy football. With longtime Footballguys analysts loading the board with sharp picks, every round becomes a test of discipline, strategy, and adaptation.

We go through how our teams stack up, what we loved, what we'd change, and how each of us approached roster construction in a league where everyone knows your tendencies. Did we lean into value pockets. Did we push positional edges. Did we zag when the room zigged.

This is the kind of draft that reveals who you are as a fantasy manager — and how you attack the season ahead.

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🔥 In this episode:

• Our full FESL draft results
• How our teams compare to the rest of the expert field
• The strategies we used and why
• Key picks, steals, risks, and roster builds

Drop your fantasy take — whose team do YOU think came out stronger, and what strategy would you use in a room full of experts.

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In This Episode: Sigmund Bloom and Footballguys' own Matt Waldman discuss players that they are letting other people take in fantasy football drafts.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Why should we let someone else draft De'Von Achane?

07:29 Should we be willing to take MarShawn Lloyd at his new higher ADP?

11:27 Will Mike Washington Jr. hurt Ashton Jeanty's fantasy value?

16:53 Why are we should we be coming around on Jadarian Price?

20:09 Should we target DeZhaun Stribling at a 10th round ADPs?

22:20 How about KC Concepcion in the 10th round instead?

24:10 Bo NIx Love 30 sec

25:40 Why does Matt Waldman love Bo Nix?

31:40 What did Matt Waldman think of Jonah Coleman?

36:26 Why should we be out on Omarion Hampton at his ADP?

41:33 What is going to happen with Kyler Murray as the quarterback in Minnesota?

46:00 Why is Adonai Mitchell a player who we should be in on?

47:30 Why is Matthew Stafford maybe the most underrated fantasy quarterback?

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Join Bob Harris and this week's guest, fellow Footballguy Sigmund Bloom, as they talk draft strategy. Check out Bloom's The All Ten-Foot Pole Team: 35 Players I'm Not Drafting for more! https://www.footballguys.com/article/2026-sigmund-bloom-the-all-ten-foot-pole-team 🏆 Become a Footballguys ELITE Subscriber: https://www.footballguys.com/plans 👾 Join the Footballguys Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/kdPzSM5mux 📩 Stay Up-to-date with the latest NFL News: https://join.footballguys.com/emailupdate