The Herd with Colin Cowherd

Which running backs should you be targeting as values in 2026 fantasy football drafts?
On this episode of the FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast, Chris Welsh is joined by Pat Fitzmaurice and Derek Brown to break down 4 running backs they can’t stop drafting this season!
If you’re building around wide receivers early, trying a Hero RB or Zero RB approach, or simply looking for the best mid-round running back values in 2026 fantasy football drafts, this episode is packed with actionable draft advice. The guys discuss which RBs offer the best combination of volume, touchdown upside, receiving value, and ADP-based profit potential — and why these four backs stand out as some of the best draft targets at cost.
Whether you’re prepping for redraft, best ball, or early fantasy football rankings season, this episode will help you identify the RB values that can make your roster work without spending premium draft capital at the position.
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Intro - 0:00:00
David Montgomery - 0:02:29
Bucky Irving - 0:06:19
Draft Intel - 0:12:27
Tony Pollard - 0:13:13
D’Andre Swift - 0:16:52
Outro - 0:19:44
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Colin is joined by Nick Wright, host of “First Things First” on FS1 and the “What’s Wright” podcast, live from the Hard Rock Bet party bus.
They start with the USMNT looking far better than anticipated (4:00), the World Cup being absolutely incredible through the group stage (8:30), and what their expectations are for the USMNT in the knockout stage (12:15). They laud coach Mauricio Pochettino’s aggressive style of play (17:00) note the African nations for being very competitive at the tournament (20:30), look ahead to how the bracket could play out and explain why Bosnia is a must-win game for the US (26:00).
They pivot to the NBA and react to the Heat trading for Giannis (31:45) and the Wolves trading for LaMelo Ball (44:00), preview the Colombia/Portugal game and react to the fans coming to the World Cup falling in love with American culture (58:00).
Finally, they make their predictions for the winner of the World Cup (1:06:00).
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Sophie Cunningham doesn't hold back on the Indiana Fever's struggles, the state of WNBA officiating, why Caitlin Clark isn't being protected during her scrum with Alyssa Thomas and the Phoenix Mercury on Monday night, and the viral technical foul with DeWanna Bonner that turned her into the internet's newest meme.
They also talk All-Star voting returns, Sophie’s hot streak in Indy and why west coast road trips are the perfect time to bond, regroup and check in when a team is going through a rough patch. She also states why being a vet is important to a team’s mental physique.
Plus, West Wilson breaks his silence after the Whiteboard interview, explains why stepping away from Summer House was the right move & shares stories from officiating his first wedding.
Finally the duo talks a little FIFA Club World Cup, from Norway fans line dancing in Citi Field, to Scottish fans drinking out New England pubs, and the universal recognition of ranch dressing's awesomeness.

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Four wide receivers. Four very different outlooks. Join Joe Pisapia, Andrew Erickson and Derek Brown as they break down WRs to make or break your season.
Emeka Egbuka (WR, TB) was a top-3 WR in fantasy points per game through five weeks before injury struck — with Mike Evans gone, he's the clear WR1 in Tampa. But Jameson Williams (WR, DET) was the definition of boom or bust in 2025, and a new play caller plus Sam LaPorta's (TE, DET) return threatens his consistency.
DJ Moore (WR, Bills) finally gets Josh Allen — but can he beat out Khalil Shakir and Dalton Kincaid (TE, BUF) for targets? And Mike Evans (WR, 49ers) in San Francisco with Brock Purdy: touchdown-heavy boom or trade-deadline sell?
The boys breaks down all four with the stats, splits, and underlying metrics you need before your 2026 draft.
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Intro - 0:00:00
Emeka Egbuka - 0:00:49
Jameson Williams - 0:03:20
DJ Moore - 0:05:16
Mike Evans - 0:09:02
FantasyPros Draft Assistant - 0:13:12
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Draft Wizard - Dominate your fantasy football draft with Draft Wizard. Run fast mock drafts, test different strategies, build custom cheat sheets, get pick-by-pick draft advice, and learn your leaguemates' tendencies before draft day. Just download the FantasyPros App or head to fantasypros.com/draftwizard
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Nick Wright reacts to the Miami Heat trading for Milwaukee Bucks' star Giannis Antetokounmpo as well as the Minnesota Timberwolves trading for Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball. Nick breaks down why he believes neither trade will work out for the Heat or Timberwolves... and why the fallout may be worse than you'd expect. Later, Nick reacts to the Los Angeles Lakers' massive deal with Austin Reaves and what it means for the future of LeBron James in LA. Could we see LeBron joining up with Steph Curry's Golden State Warriors or returning to Miami with Giannis? #Volume
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