Fantasy Football Today Podcast Summary

Episode: The Best and Worst of Free Agency with Joe Pisapia
Date: March 16, 2026
Host(s): Adam Aizer with analysts Jamey Eisenberg and guest expert Joe Pisapia (FantasyPros)

Episode Overview

This episode dives deep into the 2026 NFL free agency period, analyzing the most impactful moves for fantasy football alongside the biggest head-scratchers. Special guest Joe Pisapia joins Adam and Jamey to provide opinions on new player signings, teams’ offseason strategies, and how these changes will influence player rankings and draft values. The panel discusses key positional battles and ranks several fantasy-relevant wide receivers and running backs in the context of their new environments.

Main Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Most Important Free Agent Move for Fantasy

[07:41 - 12:04]

• Kyler Murray to Minnesota Vikings
  • Joe Pisapia: Calls this the most important move considering both fantasy and NFL implications. Murray now finds himself at a career crossroads, gifted with Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison and an offensively-minded coach, Kevin O'Connell.
  • “If he doesn't succeed in 2026 here with Kevin O’Connell, what happens? Then you get relegated to that other bin... This is Kyler Murray's fork in the road,” Joe [09:59].
  • Joe predicts success: “I do think he’s enough of a competitor. He will wake up, smell the coffee, and show up here this season and cash in.” [11:37]
  • Jamey’s Take: For fantasy, Malik Willis edges out Murray due to greater rushing upside but Murray is the better real-life QB.
• Notable Shakespeare Moment: Adam quips, “Now is the winter of our discontent,” leading Joe into an impromptu Richard III reading [12:11].

2. Biggest Free-Agency Busts & Disappointments

[16:04 - 20:41]

• Joe’s Least Favorite Moves:
  • Disappointment not in one major “bad signing” but several teams’ “lack of action.”
  • Colts: Potential risk in overpaying Alec Pierce and Daniel Jones.
  • Broncos & Seahawks: Both failed to improve already strong squads. Specifically calls out Seattle for letting both Ken Walker and Zach Charbonnet (injured) go, without sufficient replacement, plus losing their OC [16:44].
• Jamey echoes frustration: Strange that teams like Seattle and Jacksonville left RB rooms thin. Also questions Aaron Jones re-signing in Minnesota over giving Jordan Mason a true chance [18:48]. New England’s move for Romeo Doubs doesn't seem an impactful upgrade after losing Stefon Diggs.

3. Impact Moves – Good for Fantasy?

[23:33 - 27:58]

• DJ Moore to Buffalo creates a clear top WR for Josh Allen. Both Joe and Jamey slot Moore ahead of young breakout candidates Roma Odunze and Luther Burden.
  • Joe: “Let’s not forget DJ Moore has played with some pretty terrible quarterbacks... and he's been productive pretty much with everybody.” [25:04]
  • Jamey: Moore’s “one last hurrah” could see him finish as a WR2 (WR12-20) [25:35].
  • Cooper Loveland (TE, Bears): Both note intrigue over his end-of-season volume, seeing him as a fantastic ADP value just after elite tight ends.

4. Running Back Landscape: Early Rankings and Draft Value

[29:14 - 34:52]

• Kenneth Walker: Both experts see him stabilizing as a mid-late third rounder (ADP ~25), citing his playoff run and improved Chiefs run game outlook as reasons to buy [29:44, 32:43].
• Travis Etienne (Saints): Joe prefers his upside and pass-catching role with Kellen Moore as OC, likes him even more now that Kamara’s role is shrinking [29:44].
  • “He really did... at the end of the year. I think Etienne at this stage in his career is a better investment than Kamara is.” – Joe [31:54]
• ADP comparison: Jamey confirms Etienne (44th overall) offers better value late than Walker early-third, but thinks Walker’s role is slightly safer.

5. Ranking WRs & TEs in New Situations

[38:39 - 44:42]

• Wandale Robinson, Mike Evans, Romeo Doubs: Both Joe and Jamey order them: Evans > Doubs > Robinson. Volume concerns for Robinson in Tennessee despite decent PPR outlook [39:41].
• Michael Pittman vs DK Metcalf: Joe leans Pittman (slight edge for steadier production with Rodgers, assuming health); Jamey gives Metcalf a small touchdown-upside advantage [41:20].
• Isaiah Likely, Travis Kelce, Dallas Goedert (Tight Ends): Both slot them: Likely > Kelce > Goedert, predicting a changing of the guard post-Kelce's injury and the Ravens’ intent for Likely [43:45].

6. Wide Receivers with New Quarterbacks

[44:54 - 54:07]

• Jalen Waddle (now with Malik Willis in Miami): Conservatively project him as WR18-20—reliable, but ceiling limited by QB and offensive overhaul.
• Drake London (pending Tua or Pennix at QB in Atlanta): Consensus WR6, possibly top-5. Both agree he’s a surefire stud assuming health and a sufficient QB, even if his playstyle is more possession/YAC-limited [48:18, 50:15].
  • Joe: "Definitely top 5ish material even for him right now" [50:15].
• Garrett Wilson with Geno Smith (Jets):
  • “I like Garrett Wilson more. The problem is I think Jaylen Waddle will be better... early rankings suggest Wilson at WR16, Waddle at WR24. And that makes my head hurt.” – Joe [55:09]
  • Jamey: Slight lean to Wilson on talent alone [55:23].

Notable Quotes & Fun Segments

• Joe's Shakespeare Tangent: “Now is the winter of our discontent, made glorious summer by this sun of York...” [12:15] and multiple theater references—panel jokes about their stage backgrounds.
• Draft Value Musings: “You had your opportunity to change [your name] from college to the pros... now he’s Travis Etienne for me.” – Joe [29:44]
• Jets Therapy: “Jet fans, you don’t have to do this to yourself anymore... The more picks might be worse for the Jets, they should just trade them all for players that actually play football well.” – Joe [56:14, 58:50]
• Adam, on Pittman/Metcalf to Steelers: “Now you have Pittman and Metcalf fighting on a below average passing offense and I just, I hate it guys.” [21:54]

Timestamps by Segment

• 07:41 — Joe’s favorite free agency move (Kyler Murray to Minnesota)
• 16:04 — Joe’s least favorite moves (“team losers” — Colts, Seahawks, Broncos)
• 23:33 — DJ Moore to Buffalo and ranking with Odunze, Burden, Loveland
• 29:14 — Kenneth Walker & Travis Etienne: ADP, round value, and projections
• 38:39 — WR/TE rapid-fire: Evans, Doubs, Robinson, Pittman, Metcalf, Likely, Kelce, Goedert
• 44:54 — New QBs: Waddle, London, Wilson; Projecting their fantasy output
• 55:23 — Waddle vs. Garrett Wilson: Who do you draft first?
• 56:03 to 59:00 — Jets fan etiquette and draft philosophy rant

Memorable Moments

• The Shakespeare Drop: Joe’s multiple impromptu recitations and references in response to Adam’s wordplay.
• Theater Credentials Revealed: All three panelists make fun of Adam’s theater degree; jokes about how theater majors end up as fantasy football hosts [42:27].
• Jets Support Group: Joe warns listeners: “Jet fans, you can leave. This is abuse. The grass is greener.”
• Inside Discovery: Host Adam admits hatred for theater in closing, though he has a theater degree—a humorous contradiction [61:04].

Where to Find More from Joe Pisapia

• FantasyPros content: Ongoing NFL and mock draft analysis.
• New Show “Tailgate NFL,” available on YouTube—broad NFL talk, news, fun, fantasy and wagering.

Summary for Fantasy Drafters

• Target Drake London aggressively—top 6 WR, especially if healthy.
• Kenneth Walker (mid-late 3rd) and Travis Etienne (late 4th) are likely strong ROI, with Etienne potentially undervalued.
• DJ Moore should be considered ahead of Odunze and Burden.
• Be wary of flat/stagnant teams (Seahawks, Broncos, Jaguars) who failed to upgrade key spots.
• Monitor QB battles closely (Vikings, Jets, Dolphins, Falcons)—so much hinges on the outcome.
• Wide receiver value is high in WR2-3 range; clear RB1s remain rare commodities.

This candid, spirited episode makes for essential listening as you prepare for 2026 drafts, with actionable takes on free agency’s real impact on fantasy football.