Fantasy Football Today (CBS Sports) – Episode Summary

Episode: Justify It! Plus Stefon Diggs Will be Released (03/05/2026)
Hosts/Analysts: Adam Aizer, Dave Richard, Jamey Eisenberg, Heath Cummings
Date: March 5, 2026

Overview

This episode of Fantasy Football Today centers around two main themes:

• Justifying recent controversial picks from their latest 12-team PPR mock draft: The hosts challenge one another to explain the logic behind their “questionable” draft choices.
• Reacting to major NFL news: The release of Stefon Diggs by the Patriots, the Darnell Mooney release, the Rams-Chiefs trade, and other key player movement headlines, with a keen eye on the fantasy impact.

Throughout the show, Adam, Dave, Jamey, and Heath debate dynasty and redraft ranks, risk tolerance for “bounce back” players, and how shifting NFL rosters reshape the fantasy landscape for 2026.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. NFL News Reactions: Stefon Diggs Released by Patriots

• Stefon Diggs Fantasy Outlook:
  • Production Recap: 102 targets, 85 catches, 1013 yards, 4 TDs. Finished WR25 per game in PPR.
  • Big Decline in Touchdowns: Low despite solid target volume.
• Patriots WR Room & Replacement Ideas:
  • Likely to spend big via FA/trade or draft. Names like Alec Pierce, Mike Evans, Tyreek Hill, A.J. Brown, Juwan Jennings, Darnell Mooney mentioned as possibilities.
  • Heath: “I’ll almost certainly be more excited about whoever that [replacement WR] is than Stefon Diggs, wherever he goes.” (06:53)
• Diggs' Fantasy Relevance:
  • Dave: “I don’t think he can be an NFL team’s number one guy anymore… the days of him being even like a fourth or fifth round pick, I think that’s done.” (08:00)
  • Jamey: Suggests Diggs could be a fit in barren WR rooms like 49ers, Saints, Raiders, or Titans, but, “you have to know what you’re getting. You’re getting an older receiver…not going to be the focal point.” (11:59)
  • Adam: Compares Diggs to “Cooper Kupp from two years ago” – wily, smart, but aging fast. (10:36)
  • Heath (joking): “Let’s send him to Pittsburgh and Aaron Rodgers goes back there. Aaron Rodgers and Stefon Diggs for a full season. Be fantastic.” (09:33)

Timestamps:

• News starts (05:50)
• Fantasy impact breakdown (06:37 to 12:05)

2. Other Notable News Items

• Rams-Chiefs Trade: Rams acquire All-Pro CB Trent McDuffie from Chiefs.
• Darnell Mooney Released: After a down year (443 yards); key change in the Falcons’ WR corps.
• Rest of News Rundown: Rashid Shaheed, Will Dissly, Sean Tucker, Johnu Smith, Chris Brooks, and Giants’ linebacker Bobby Okereke all mentioned as notable moves.
  • Table-setting for free agency frenzy to come.

Timestamps:

• Full rundown (14:00 to 16:43)

3. “Justify It!” Mock Draft Segment

The core of the episode involves the hosts defending controversial picks from a recent 12-team, 3-WR PPR mock draft.

A. Dave Takes Devon Achane Over Amon-Ra St. Brown & CeeDee Lamb (Round 1)

• Dave’s Justification:
  • “The ceiling is a little higher for Devon Achane... I was much more comfortable with the receivers available in Round 2 than the running backs.” (18:17)
  • Cites Bobby Slowik as new Miami OC and preference for RB early if tiebreaker is close.
• Heath’s Response:
  • “I have Achane right now projected to score more points than Amon-Ra St. Brown even in full PPR… but all the uncertainty around Miami’s offense is at least a little concerning.” (20:02)
• Jamie’s Take:
  • CeeDee Lamb has become less elite with George Pickens’ arrival and Dak’s volatility.
  • “He's still a borderline first round pick… but I don't think he has the potential to get to where Achan or St. Brown can get.” (22:29)

Timestamps:

• Dave’s justification (18:17)
• Heath’s and Jamie’s responses (20:02 – 22:29)

B. Dave Takes Cam Skattebo over Tee Higgins & A.J. Brown (Round 3)

• Dave: “Chasing upside and taking a player who has a higher ceiling over two guys that feel pretty safe…” Skattebo offered rare RB upside if he wins Giants job. (24:17)
• Heath: “I think AJ Brown…has at least as much upside as Cam Skattebo…There's a lot of ifs with drafting Cam Skattebo right now.” (25:55)
• Jamie: None of these three are true “floor” picks due to uncertainty.

C. Jamey Starts RB-RB at the Turn (James Cook & Omarion Hampton over WRs like Drake London, Malik Nabers, Justin Jefferson)

• Jamey: “These are two players that I'm very excited about… both have top-5 upside… I always like to try different strategies this early. But if this was August, I'd probably pair Cook or Hampton with Drake London." (27:35)
• Dave: Would have gone RB+WR at the turn for flexibility, preferring Cook and London. (29:37)
• Heath: RB-RB is “more acceptable than a few years ago,” but the value pool is different as others pursue the same build. (33:54)

D. Jamey Waits on TE, Takes Christian Watson in Round 6

• Passed on Sam LaPorta, Tucker Kraft, Mark Andrews, Kyle Pitts, George Kittle.
• Jamey: "With RBs early, I want to stockpile WRs with upside… Christian Watson is the kind of high-ceiling WR3 that can win you a league.” (36:17)

E. Heath Takes Drake London over Trey McBride (Round 2)

• Heath: Worried McBride’s stats came from garbage time & a pass-heavy situation that won’t repeat. “Trey McBride hasn't really ever been hyper efficient… I just don't think we should chase last year's Trey McBride points.” (41:14)
• Both Heath & Dave agree London offers a steadier target share; McBride’s effectiveness may dip.
• Jamie: “It comes down to do you want to commit to the tight end early.” (44:33)

F. Heath: Quinton Judkins over Breece Hall in Round 4

• Heath: Preference for Judkins' consistent high rushing volume and Monken’s scheme with Browns; Breece Hall limited by Jets offense. (45:05)
• Hosts note both teams’ uncertainty and Hall’s injury; but Dave & Jamie both pick Hall over Judkins in a vacuum. (48:18)

G. Adam Takes Breece Hall over Davante Adams in Round 4

• Adam questions himself: Adams playing on strong offense, but underwhelming stats. “Not even on pace for 1,000 yards… old guy maybe clearly declining, but… fooled by that before.” (50:07)
• Both Dave and Jamie say they would have picked Hall, mainly due to presumed positional upside. (48:18 – 50:05)

H. Adam Discusses Roster with Risky “Bounce Back” Picks

• Lamar Jackson (QB), Breece Hall (RB), Tee Higgins (WR), Cortland Sutton (WR), Juwan Jennings (WR3) – all coming off down or injury-marred years.
• Heath: “I don’t really think about the number of bounce-back candidates that I have drafted but I do think that that probably happens to me more often...” (51:54)
• Jamie: “You're getting these guys at cost… Higgins you get at a discount.” (52:33)

4. Dynasty & Player-Specific Mailbag

• Rashee Rice Dynasty Outlook: Major uncertainty, top-12-13 in dynasty, but could swing wildly. “When I just do projections and forget about all the off-field stuff, he comes out as WR4 next year.” – Heath (58:26)
• Javonte Williams As the Next Chuba Hubbard: “He will not be as inefficient as last year, but he’s not good at [big YAC numbers]. He will positively regress in that regard.” – Adam (62:15)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Stefon Diggs:

• Dave: “I don’t know if he’ll be a top-30 wide receiver no matter where he goes...the days of him being even like a fourth-round, fifth-round, sixth-round pick, I think that’s done.” (08:00)
• Adam (on Diggs' age/effectiveness): “He reminds me a lot of Cooper Kupp from two years ago with the Rams. Like, not that fast anymore, but very...but what happened to Cooper Kupp the following year? Guys get older.” (10:36)

On Draft Strategies:

• Dave (on taking Achane early): “I wanted to have Achane and the higher ceiling over St. Brown in the safety, especially knowing that I could find a good receiver in round two.” (18:17)
• Jamey (on RB-RB start): “I always like to try different strategies...these are two guys I think that are borderline first round picks.” (27:35)
• Heath (on RB-RB value): “As it gets more acceptable, more running backs get drafted earlier. So you’re taking from lower running backs to do that.” (34:07)

On WR Risk and Ceiling:

• Jamey (on Christian Watson): “This is the type of third receiver that you win fantasy leagues with...when he hits, he puts you in a potential stratosphere that can easily help you dominate your opponent.” (37:04)
• Heath (on Christian Watson): “He could make 120 [targets] is probably too high...So maybe he could maintain that pace or have a couple more maybe 110 for Christian Watson...it's so hard [in this offense].” (38:46)

On "Bounce-Back" Candidates:

• Adam (roster reflection): “That's more than half my starting lineup...so I don't have a lot of guys who really stood out last year. What are your thoughts on bounce back candidates?” (51:54)
• Jamie: “You're getting these guys at cost...I think [Cortland] Sutton in round seven is great value.” (52:33)

Important Timestamps

• NFL News, Diggs Released: 05:50 – 12:05
• Other NFL News Rundown: 14:00 – 16:43
• “Justify It!” Draft Segment Begins: 17:14
  • Achane over St. Brown/Lamb: 18:17
  • Skattebo over Higgins/AJ Brown: 24:17
  • Jamey’s RB-RB Strategy: 27:02
  • Christian Watson over TEs: 36:17
  • London over McBride: 40:10
  • Judkins over Breece Hall: 45:05
• Dynasty Mailbag (Rashee Rice, etc): 58:26 – 62:15
• Mailbag/Show wrap banter: 62:15 – close

Episode Tone

• Candid, analytical, and lively – the hosts blend sharp insights, self-deprecating humor, and spirited debate.
  • “Justify It!” segments feature good-natured grilling and plenty of self-reflection.
  • Banter interspersed about driving, road trips, and foodie foibles to end the show.

Closing Thoughts

This episode is a must-listen for competitive fantasy players aiming to get an analytical edge on draft strategy and free agency’s fantasy impact. The hosts provide frank reasoning behind potentially risky picks, illuminate how real-world NFL changes ripple through the draft board, and supply actionable takeaways for listeners prepping for both redraft and dynasty formats.

Notable Quotes Recap:

• “The ceiling is higher for Achane… but on top of all that, I was much more comfortable with the receivers that I thought would be available in round two.” – Dave (18:17)
• “If you're going to go RB-RB in the first two rounds…it forces you to stockpile WRs with high upside to balance your risk.” – Jamey (36:17)
• “[With Diggs], you've just got to know you aren't getting an offense's focal point. This isn’t the same Stefon Diggs.” – Jamey (11:59)
• “You’re getting these guys at [a discount] because of what happened last year...Higgins is an easy value if Burrow's back.” – Jamie (52:33)

For listeners:
If you want a roadmap for tackling difficult draft decisions, understanding incoming free agency shockwaves, or simply hearing the thought process behind the industry's experts, this episode delivers accessible, actionable discussion from start to finish.