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2026 Week 3 Trade Values: Buys, Holds and Sells Decided on Usage

2026 Upper Hand Fantasy Season Pass: https://upperhandfantasy.com/seasonpass Two weeks into the season is the best window to trade all year, because this is when managers panic off two box scores. Eight buys, six holds and four sells, including guys your league is actively trying to move and one seller coming off a two touchdown game. Every call is argued on usage rather than points: target share, route participation, yards per route run and expected fantasy points per route run, plus the injury news behind each opportunity. Follow us on Instagram (252K followers): https://www.instagram.com/upperhandfantasy

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2026 Week 3 Waiver Wire: 14 Pickups and What to Bid on Each

2026 Upper Hand Fantasy Season Pass: https://upperhandfantasy.com/seasonpass Week 3 waivers are a lot better than last week. The Denver backfield is in flux with J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey both dealing with hamstrings, a rookie receiver in Cleveland is putting up WR1 numbers, and two tight ends just walked into bigger roles because of injuries. 14 pickups, from the priority adds down to the stashes, with a bid for each. Every call is built on target share, route participation, first-read share and the injury news behind the opportunity. Follow us on Instagram (250K followers): https://www.instagram.com/upperhandfantasy

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2026 Week 2 Start/Sit Decisions Before Your Lineup Locks

2026 Upper Hand Fantasy Season Pass: https://upperhandfantasy.com/seasonpass Week 2 is where most managers make their first real mistake. One game of tape is enough to make people bench a guy who is walking into a far better matchup than the one he just had, and start someone whose production came in a spot that is gone this week. 17 calls, split into my starts, my desperate starts and my sits. Some of the starts are guys coming off quiet Week 1s that you are probably about to bench, and a couple of the sits are going to be uncomfortable after what those guys just did. One of them I told you to sit last week and I am starting him this week, and I explain exactly what changed. None of it is gut feel. Every call is built on coverage splits, route participation, target share and what each defense actually gave up in Week 1. Follow us on Instagram (250K followers): https://www.instagram.com/upperhandfantasy

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Buy Or Sell These Guys In Week 2

2026 Upper Hand Fantasy Season Pass: https://upperhandfantasy.com/seasonpass One week of football just rewrote what your league thinks every player is worth. Twelve calls: who I am trading for while everyone panics, who I am moving while the price is still inflated, and who I am holding through the noise. Every one backed by usage rather than one box score. Follow us on Instagram (240K followers): https://www.instagram.com/upperhandfantasy

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2026 Week 2 Waiver Wire: Who's Worth a Bid and Who to Stash

2026 Upper Hand Fantasy Season Pass: https://upperhandfantasy.com/seasonpass This might be one of the most underwhelming waiver wires we've had in a while, and after waiting since February for the season to start, I want to be honest about that up front. If you're looking to blow your FAAB budget this week, I'd pump the brakes. But underwhelming doesn't mean empty. I'm walking through 18 names on this week's wire: who's actually worth a bid, who's worth stashing because they could matter a lot more in a few weeks, and who you should leave alone even though everyone's going to be asking about them. Every call is backed by what we saw in Week 1: targets, routes run, snap counts, and who was getting designed touches. There's a receiver who led his team in targets on Monday night, and a stash for your IR spot that could pay off in a few weeks. A few of these will surprise you. Follow us on Instagram (247K followers): https://www.instagram.com/upperhandfantasy/

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2026 Week 1 Start/Sit: 16 Players on the Edge of Your Lineup

2026 Upper Hand Fantasy Season Pass: https://upperhandfantasy.com/seasonpass Week 1 is honestly one of the toughest weeks of the year to set a lineup. There is no in-season tape, nobody knows who is actually getting the volume yet, and every takeaway from the preseason could be noise. So I am skipping the obvious studs and going straight to the guys on the edge of your lineup, the ones you are genuinely torn on. 16 calls, split into my starts, my desperate starts, the guys to temper expectations on, and my sits. None of it is gut feel. Every one is backed by coverage tendencies, defensive coordinator trends carrying over from last year, and route running splits against the exact look each player sees this week. There is a receiver going up against a rookie corner in his first NFL game that I love this week, and a running back a lot of you have written off who still has real volume coming his way. A few of these will surprise you. Follow us on Instagram (235K followers): https://www.instagram.com/upperhandfantasy/

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The League Winners I'm Targeting For All My Fantasy Teams

If you have ever actually won your fantasy championship, you can probably name the one or two players who did it for you. So this year Faraz is just giving you his personal list: the sixteen guys he is building his own rosters around in 2026. Most of them he feels really good about. Two are genuine risks he is betting on anyway, and the very last name is a player he was not even on early in the offseason. Last year some hits were Chris Olave, Drake London and Chase Brown. Chase Brown is back on it again this year. Same process behind both: talent, role, training camp reports, projections, efficiency numbers, the offensive environment, personnel tendencies and pace. Get the 2026 Upper Hand Fantasy Draft Kit: https://www.upperhandfantasy.com/draftkit Or DM the word DRAFT26 to @upperhandfantasy on Instagram. Follow us on Instagram (200K followers): https://www.instagram.com/upperhandfantasy/

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What Preseason Week 1 Actually Told Us

2026 Upper Hand Fantasy Draft Kit: https://www.upperhandfantasy.com/draftkit Preseason Week 1 is the first real football we get to draft off of, and it already moved the price on a handful of guys. Faraz goes team by team through the snap counts, the route participation, and the injuries that actually carry into the regular season, without overreacting to seven snaps with the first team. Inside this one: Jeremiyah Love's high ankle sprain and what it does to a third round price tag, DJ Moore's ankle and how involved he already was with Josh Allen before it, Breece Hall's groin and who actually benefits, Jonathan Brooks taking over the Carolina backfield with Chuba Hubbard out for weeks, plus the usage notes on Tetairoa McMillan, Jayden Reed, Tyjae Spears and Isaiah Likely that do not match where they are going in drafts. Every ranking, tier and blurb in the Draft Kit has already been updated off this week's preseason games, including the live draft assistant that shows you the best pick on the board pick by pick. Follow us on Instagram (200K followers): https://www.instagram.com/upperhandfantasy/

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Full 2026 Fantasy Draft Strategy In Under 15 Minutes

2026 Upper Hand Fantasy Draft Kit: https://www.upperhandfantasy.com/draftkit FREE Draft Blueprint: DM the word BLUEPRINT to @upperhandfantasy on Instagram Most draft strategy videos run thirty minutes and still never tell you what to actually do with your pick. So this year I put the whole thing into under fifteen, starting from the only thing that changes your first two rounds: where you are picking from. Some of this is going to line up with what you already believe. A few of these calls are going to sound early, and those are the ones worth sticking around for. I walk every draft slot from the first pick to the last, then show you the exact point where all of those different paths start landing on the same players anyway. Last year I was building around Drake Maye, George Pickens, and Trey McBride before any of that was obvious. This plan is built the same way. Follow us on Instagram (200K followers): https://www.instagram.com/upperhandfantasy/

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10 Sleepers Way Too Cheap In 2026

2026 Upper Hand Fantasy Draft Kit: https://www.upperhandfantasy.com/draftkit FREE Live Sleeper Tracker: DM the word SLEEPERS26 to @upperhandfantasy on Instagram Every draft season the leagues get won by the guys nobody wanted to spend a pick on, and by the time the rest of your league figures it out the price is already gone. So this year I put together 10 sleepers the market is still pricing like they do not matter. Some of these names you will recognize the second you hear them and wonder how they are going this cheap. For every guy I go through the metrics, the situation change, and the exact ADP he is going at right now, so you know what you are actually paying. Last year Drake Maye and Tucker Kraft were complete afterthoughts in drafts, and we had both of them as primary targets before they ever started producing. This list is built the exact same way. Follow us on Instagram (200K followers): https://www.instagram.com/upperhandfantasy/

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The Dark Horses With #1 Overall Upside at Every Position

2026 Upper Hand Fantasy Draft Kit: https://www.upperhandfantasy.com/draftkit FREE PROVE Running Back Board: https://www.upperhandfantasy.com/prove Every draft season, a guy nobody is talking about ends up as the overall QB1, RB1, WR1, or TE1, and the managers who saw him coming are the ones holding the trophy. So this year I broke down the dark horses at every position with the upside to finish number one overall in 2026. Some of these names will feel obvious. A few are going to sound insane, and those are the ones you want to stick around for. For every pick I go through the metrics and the situation changes, and exactly what has to happen for them to finish as the overall number one at their position. Last year I was the loudest person in the room on Drake Maye, Chase Brown, George Pickens, and Tucker Kraft before he got hurt. All dark horses at the time, all finished near the top of their position. This list is built the same way. Follow us on Instagram (200K followers): https://www.instagram.com/upperhandfantasy/

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The Breakout Candidates That Will Either Win or Lose Your Draft

Every draft season, a few breakout picks win you your league, and a few overhyped names quietly cost you draft capital you can't get back. So I tiered every major breakout for 2026 using my Breakout Meter. Four tiers: Ready to Explode, On the Radar, Dark Horse, and a Not Happening tier for guys who simply aren't breaking out this year. This isn't just a who-to-draft list. This is how you get ahead of the fake breakouts your league mates are already locked in on. I go through the underlying metrics and the situation changes on guys like DeVonta Smith, Ladd McConkey, Kenneth Walker, Ashton Jeanty, Brock Bowers, Rashee Rice, and Jaylen Waddle. I'll also tell you which popular names are getting way too much hype (yeah, TreVeyon Henderson is in there). Last year I was the loudest person in the room on Drake Maye and George Pickens. Both paid off. This list is built the same way. By the way, all these players are in an interactive Breakout Meter tracker that I'm giving you for free. If my opinion changes on any of these guys throughout the offseason, you'll see it. Here it is: https://www.upperhandfantasy.com/breakouttracker 2026 Upper Hand Fantasy Draft Kit: https://www.upperhandfantasy.com/draftkit FREE Breakout Tracker: https://www.upperhandfantasy.com/breakouttracker

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Post-Draft Dynasty Buys & Sells

The NFL Draft is over, and while most dynasty managers are waiting until September to make moves, the smart money is already shifting. In this episode, Faraz breaks down his full post-draft buy and sell list, including some genuinely contrarian takes on names the market has completely wrong right now. From aging veterans whose window is closing to undervalued young pieces flying under the radar, this is the time of year where dynasty leagues are won and lost. Don't be the manager who waits too long. Want player grades, class badges, and buy-sell signals updated all season long? Check out Dynasty Lab at https://www.upperhandfantasy.com/rookie-draft-kit Follow us on Instagram (200K followers): https://www.instagram.com/upperhandfantasy/

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Take These Late Round Rookies To Win Your Draft!

Everyone's chasing the same names in rookie drafts, but championships are built in the later rounds. In this video, I'm revealing the overlooked prospects flying under the radar in 2026 rookie drafts that could make you look like a genius come playoff time. We're breaking down: The late-round sleepers with legitimate upside nobody is rostering Which prospects have the landing spots to contribute right now The hidden gems at WR with immediate flex or starter potential Whether any RBs outside the first round are worth a roster spot Player comps so you know exactly what ceiling and floor you're buying Stop leaving value on the board. These are the picks that separate good dynasty managers from great ones. Looking for a framework to start winning your dynasty rookie drafts? Here's mine, and it's completely free: https://bit.ly/4vJEClH Follow us over on Instagram (200K followers): / upperhandfantasy

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Grading NFL Draft Landing Spots

The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books but fantasy season is just around the corner. Faraz grades every notable rookie landing spot so you know which prospects just got their stock boosted and which ones got buried before they even take a snap. Whether it's a crowded backfield, a pass-heavy offense, or a depth chart with a clear path to targets, the landing spot can make or break a dynasty pick and Faraz breaks it all down for you. Looking to get the edge in your rookie drafts? Check out our Rookie Kit for EVERYTHING you need to dominate: https://draft.upperhandfantasy.com/rookie-draft-kit Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upperhandfantasy

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2026 NFL Draft Prospects - Full Skill Position Tier List

The 2026 NFL Draft class is loaded with hype but hype doesn't win dynasty championships. Faraz breaks down the top skill position prospects into tiers so you know exactly who to target in your rookie drafts and who to avoid. Looking for a framework to start winning your dynasty rookie drafts? Here's ours, completely free: https://bit.ly/4vJEClH Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upperhandfantasy (edi

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Senior Bowl Key Takeaways and Sleepers

Faraz breaks down everything that mattered from Senior Bowl week, from the biggest standouts and risers to under-the-radar performances across the entire class, while sharing behind-the-scenes stories from a wild trip to Mobile. If you want actionable draft takeaways mixed with real on-the-ground insight, this episode has you covered. Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.upperhandfantasy.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for rankings, exclusive articles, and tools to help you win your league. Join our community of approximately 200,000+ fantasy football fans on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/upperhandfantasy/⁠⁠

Week 16 Fantasy Takeaways

Faraz recaps the second round of the fantasy playoffs with thoughts on the Bucs offense, Chase Brown's big day, bad QB play and more. Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.upperhandfantasy.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for rankings, exclusive articles, and tools to help you win your league. Join our community of approximately 200,000+ fantasy football fans on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/upperhandfantasy/⁠⁠

Week 16 Fantasy Football Matchups!

Faraz goes over his green, yellow and red light plays ahead of semi-final week. Is Bo Nix set for big numbers again? Can Michael Carter capitalize on increased opportunity? Plus, DK Metcalf finds himself in a great matchup, Jalen Coker continues to get more playing time and Dallas Goedert looks to stay hot.Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.upperhandfantasy.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for rankings, exclusive articles, and tools to help you win your league.Join our community of approximately 200,000+ fantasy football fans on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/upperhandfantasy/⁠⁠ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Week 16 Waiver Wire Pickups!

Faraz goes over some of his favorite pickups for the semi-finals of the fantasy playoffs, including Colby Parkinson, Michael Carter, Luther Burden and more.Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.upperhandfantasy.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for rankings, exclusive articles, and tools to help you win your league.Join our community of approximately 200,000+ fantasy football fans on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/upperhandfantasy/⁠⁠ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices