The Ringer Fantasy Football Show

Our Favorite 2026 Fantasy Football Picks in Every Round

The Ringer Fantasy Football Show

Show Notes

We’re onto Week 2 in Hollywood. Danny, Danny, and Craig each name their favorite player to draft in every round of fantasy football drafts now just nine days away from kicking off the 2026 NFL season.

(02:31) Rounds 1-5

(32:46) Rounds 6-10

(58:18) Rounds 11-15

(01:10:07) Aaron Donald is baaaaaack

(01:17:41) Some fake 49ers fan questions

(01:22:16) Thank you, Lorne!

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Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

Producers: Cameron Dinwiddie, Abou Kamara, Carlos Chiriboga, Nikhil Behal, and Austin Gayle

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