Fantasy Football Today Express – Unveiling Jamey Eisenberg’s All-Rookie Team! (01/06/2026)

Main Theme & Purpose

In this episode, Jamey Eisenberg reveals his 2025-2026 All-Rookie Team for fantasy football, breaking down the standout newcomers at each offensive position. Together with co-hosts, they analyze the best rookie performances, discuss expectations versus outcomes, and highlight key risers and disappointments from the rookie class. The conversation dives into stats, positional depth, and future outlooks for top rookies in both real and fantasy football.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Quarterback: Jackson Dart

• Selection Rationale:
  • Chosen over Tyler Shuck due to Dart’s overall body of work and fast impact in fantasy lineups after becoming the starter in Week 4.
  • Stat Highlight: Tied for second in rushing touchdowns among quarterbacks (9 total).
  • Consistency: “In his 11 starts, eight of them he was over 20 fantasy points... just an amazing season and I think deserving of the all rookie team quarterback spot.” – Co-host (02:32)
• Comparison with Tyler Shuck:
  • Dart had multiple high-scoring weeks (20+ fantasy points seven times in 11 starts, compared to Shuck’s one such performance).
  • “Forget about the shuck thing. Just seven times in his... how many starts did he make?” – Jamie Eisenberg (03:52)

Running Back: Ashton Genti, RJ Harvey, Cam Skattebo (Flex)

• Depth and Disappointment:
  • “You had several quality candidates… This was a disappointing year, I think, for the rookie running backs, which is a shame.” – Co-host (04:08, 05:33)
• Ashton Genti:
  • Not a draft value hit, but led all rookie RBs in points per game despite being considered a bust by ADP.
  • “He was still better than a lot of the players in his class over the course of the season.” – Co-host (04:08)
• RJ Harvey:
  • Finished red-hot, with four of his last five games over 20 PPR points and six TDs in his final five games.
• Cam Skattebo:
  • Flex selection; actually led rookies in points per game (16.0 vs. 14.5).
• Honorable Mentions:
  • Mentioned Judkins, Hampton, and Travion Henderson as worthy but not quite making the cut.

Wide Receivers: Tetarol McMillan, Emeka Egbuka, Luther Burden III

• Clear Top Choices:
  • “Really the easiest part were the receivers.” – Co-host (06:17)
  • McMillan and Egbuka: Dynamic stretches but neither finished especially hot.
  • Luther Burden: Claimed the third WR spot through a strong finish in the fantasy playoffs (14.4+ PPR in two of his last three games).
• Potential Future Impact Players:
  • Matthew Golden, Jaden Higgins, Jamari DK, Trey Harris, Kyle Williams, and Tory Horde cited as possible next-season breakthroughs.
  • “I think Higgins with the way he showed some flashes…I think he’s going to play a lot more.” – Co-host (09:20)

Tight End: Harold Fannon Edges Tyler Warren

• Difficult Decision/Positional Strength:
  • “This was a tough one, man, because I think you look at Tyler Warren and what he did over the course of the season, that's tough.” – Co-host (10:08)
• Harold Fannon:
  • Chosen for his dominant run during the fantasy playoffs and chemistry with the new QB.
• Tyler Warren:
  • More consistent across the season, may have offered more “usable weeks.”
  • “There were more usable weeks with Tyler Warren…Fannon finished strong, but for much of the year he was really not reliable.” – Jamie Eisenberg (11:28)
• Other Mentioned TEs:
  • Colston Loveland—strong late-season surge, likely a sophomore breakout candidate.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Jackson Dart’s Consistency:

  “When he became a thing in week four, was a starting fantasy quarterback almost immediately… eight of [his 11 starts] over 20 fantasy points.”
  – Co-host (02:32)

• Running Back Recap:

  “This was a disappointing year, I think, for the rookie running backs, you know, which is a shame. And Judkins had a great opportunity.”
  – Jamie Eisenberg (05:33)

• On WR Class Surprises:

  “This was not billed as a good wide receiver class. The guy that could swing it would be Matthew Golden.”
  – Jamie Eisenberg (09:09)

• Tight End Debate:

  “Loveland looks more like a wide receiver and Warren looks more like a tight end. Both are terrific.”
  – Jamie Eisenberg (11:16)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• All-Rookie Quarterback: 02:32–04:06
• All-Rookie Running Backs: 04:08–06:13
• All-Rookie Wide Receivers: 08:07–10:02
• All-Rookie Tight End Debate: 10:02–12:08

Bonus: Breaking NFL News & Speculation

• Pete Carroll Fired:

  "I think they needed to hit the reset button with everything. You just look at how–they didn't win, they didn't get better… Probably the last time we'll see him coach a NFL game again."
  – Co-host (12:17)

• Raiders’ Future & Coaching Carousel:
  • Brief discussion on coaching changes, potential offensive coordinator hires, and speculation about ex-QBs moving into NFL front offices (Brady, Rivers, etc.)

Final All-Rookie Fantasy Team (2025-26)

• QB: Jackson Dart
• RBs: RJ Harvey, Ashton Genti
• Flex: Cam Skattebo
• WRs: Tetarol McMillan, Emeka Egbuka, Luther Burden III
• TE: Harold Fannon (with Tyler Warren as close runner-up)

This episode offers both a thorough recap of rookie performances and forward-looking insights, making it valuable for fantasy football managers prepping for next season, dynasty leagues, or just keeping track of emerging NFL talent.