Fantasy Football Today Express — Episode Summary

Episode: FFT Express - Players the Market Is Getting Wrong (So Far) | Best & Worst Draft Values
Date: February 20, 2026
Hosts: Adam Aizer (A), Jamey Eisenberg (B)
Theme:
This episode dives into early best and worst draft values in fantasy football based on a recent 12-team full-PPR mock draft. The hosts analyze the current market perception of various players, debate ADP, and highlight which selections look like potential league-winners (or pitfalls) as of late February.

Main Discussion Points & Insights

1. High-End Wide Receiver Values (03:00–05:00)

• Tee Higgins (WR, Bengals):

  • Picked late in round 3 (36th overall by Adam).
  • Jamey sees potential for Higgins to be a "top-12 wide receiver" if health is on his and Joe Burrow's side.
  • Noted strong streak in games played with Burrow down the stretch:

    “27.2, 14.39, 9.9, and 18.7 PPR fantasy points in those four games.” — Adam (04:04)

  • Group of receivers drafted here (Garrett Wilson, A.J. Brown, Ladd McConkey) considered to have top-10 upside.

• Garrett Wilson (Jets):

  • Impressed as a rookie, averaged 19+ PPR points in early games with Justin Fields.
  • Market may be underrating his consistency and ceiling.

• A.J. Brown (Eagles):

  • Consistent producer; could explode if situation changes (e.g., Dallas Goedert leaving).
  • Jamey:

    “He could be great once again or continue to be great, do you want to phrase it that way?” (03:15)

• Ladd McConkey:

  • Picked at the end of round 3.
  • Potential for a breakout if Keenan Allen is gone and with Mike McDaniel’s offensive system.

2. Mid-Round Values and Player Outlooks (05:00–07:20)

• Jalen Waddle (Dolphins):

  • End of round 4 pick.
  • Potentially on the trade block, but “if he stays… number one receiver” (Jamey, 04:25).
  • Could revert to his early-career explosiveness if Tyreek Hill moves on and there’s a QB upgrade.

• DeVonta Smith (Eagles):

  • Drafted 47th overall; value hinges on the status of A.J. Brown and Dallas Goedert.
  • Jamey:

    “When there’s somebody missing, he’s great. When they’re both guys missing, he’s amazing.” (05:44)

3. Undervalued Receiver Stretch in Rounds 5–6 (07:23–08:33)

• Cortland Sutton (Broncos):

  • End of round 5 selection (Adam’s pick).
  • Still “a very good number two fantasy wide receiver” despite disappointment last year.

• Terry McLaurin (Commanders):

  • Picked 11th in round 5 (Heath’s pick).
  • With no contract issues and limited WR competition, strong bounce-back candidate.

• Marvin Harrison Jr.:

  • Last pick of round 5 (Jamey’s pick).
  • Jamey disagrees with Dave Richard’s skepticism:

    “I think Harrison is going to be a very featured part of this team… could be special.” (07:48)

  • Importance of the quarterback situation noted.

4. Potential Late-Round Steals (08:55–10:24)

• Rome Odunze:

  • First pick of round 7 (Marone’s pick).
  • Despite injury and target competition, his ceiling is highlighted:

    “At this point in the draft, first pick of round 7, I don’t mind taking a shot on Odunze… might have the yards and he might have the touchdowns.” — Adam (09:30)

  • Selected two rounds after Luther Burden and three after Colson Loveland, making him a blaring value.

• Colson Loveland & Luther Burden:

  • Both young receivers selected higher than Odunze.
  • Jamey points out Odunze’s production was boosted when Loveland was injured; cautions to consider context.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Tee Higgins:

  “You can argue that he’s still a round 2 pick... based on what he does when he’s healthy and Joe Burrow is healthy... He can easily be a top-12 wide receiver.” — Jamey (02:38)

• On Jalen Waddle's ambiguity:

  “He stays with the Dolphins, he’s going to be the number one receiver, hopefully with a quarterback upgrade—or at least somebody that’s at the level of Tua.” — Jamey (04:32)

• On DeVonta Smith’s circumstances:

  “He always has the potential to be great. And obviously, if A.J. Brown and Dallas Goedert are gone, we’re talking about a guy that might be going in the first three rounds.” — Jamey (05:56)

• On Marvin Harrison Jr.:

  “I think Harrison is going to be a very featured part of this team... I think he’s going to be pretty good.” — Jamey (07:54)

• On Rome Odunze’s draft position:

  “Odunze... top-10 pick two years ago. I don’t want to hear, like, is Luther Burden better than Rome Odunze? I don’t know. They both might be great.” — Adam (09:43)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 03:00: High-end WR value stretch (Higgins, Wilson, Brown, McConkey)
• 04:25: Jalen Waddle’s potential trade and fantasy outlook
• 05:44: DeVonta Smith’s outlook if Goedert goes
• 07:23: Round 5 WRs: Sutton, McLaurin, Marvin Harrison Jr.
• 08:55: Rome Odunze as a round 7 value

Episode Tone & Takeaways

• Conversational, sharp back-and-forth between Adam and Jamey
• Focus on actionable advice—who to target at current ADP and why
• Plenty of caveats around free agency, trades, and injuries impacting future values
• Appreciation for the depth and volatility at the WR position, especially after the top tiers

Summary:
The mock draft breakdown identifies a handful of players who stand out as under- or over-valued at the current stage of the offseason. Higgins, Waddle, and Odunze headline the potential steals, while DeVonta Smith’s value is deeply context-dependent. Listeners are encouraged to keep tabs on team changes, injuries, and pre-draft news for updates in player value as the fantasy football landscape shifts in the lead-up to the 2026 season.