A solo breakdown of the top three rookie quarterbacks for 2026 fantasy drafts — Fernando Mendoza in Las Vegas, Ty Simpson in Los Angeles, and Carson Beck in Arizona. Mac reasons from each landing spot, the projections, and the depth-chart reality to a clear redraft verdict. Honest ranges and a draft-board call for each.

Mac and Jess count down the five 2026 rookies whose training-camp situations swing their fantasy value the most. From Jeremiyah Love's backfield question to a three-deep rookie receiver tier, they break down the specific battle each player must win and what victory or defeat does to your draft board. It's homer takes versus the actual rankings, and somebody's getting roasted. Sources: • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DS3vJHAMmQY&vl=en-US • https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25442180-2026-nfl-rookies-trending-right-direction-ahead-training-camp • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NS2rPN1eOC8 • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoHpNniCGZ4 • https://www.nfl.com/videos/michael-fabiano-s-top-5-fantasy-rookies-after-training-camp • https://www.espn.com/fantasy/football/story/_/id/48100578/fantasy-football-rankings-2026-nfl-rookies-draft-preview • https://www.fantasylife.com/articles/fantasy/fantasy-football-rookie-rankings-for-2026 • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDQwCgA-kU8&vl=en-US

Kyle Pitts just signed a three-year, $54 million extension with $36 million guaranteed after a top-2 fantasy season at tight end. Mac is ready to draft him in the first three rounds; Jess wants to talk about the three quiet years in between. We break down the deal, the role, the red flags, and exactly where Pitts should go in your draft. Sources: • https://advertiser-tribune.com/news/1109741/falcons-agree-to-54-million-3-year-deal-that-makes-kyle-pitts-sr-1-of-nfls-top-paid-tight-ends/ • https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49157000/sources-falcons-te-kyle-pitts-agree-3-year-54m-deal • https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-network-falcons-te-kyle-pitts-agrees-to-three-year-54m-contract • https://www.nfl.com/videos/kyle-pitts-agree-to-three-year-54m-contract-extension-with-falcons-the-insiders • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xO0MGs-UeXE • https://overthecap.com/player/kyle-pitts/9468 • https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaB-qOjlUdQ/ • https://www.facebook.com/929TheGame/posts/kyle-pitts-and-the-atlanta-falcons-sent-shockwaves-through-the-fan-base-tuesday-/1631658368959834/

Mac and Jess break down the Brandon Aiyuk saga: the gruesome knee injury, the voided guarantees, the missed rehab sessions, and the 49ers officially closing the door. They debate whether his 'Go Commanders' campaign and a Jayden Daniels reunion can resurrect his fantasy value, and what managers should actually do with a receiver who hasn't played in a year and a half. Plus, the bizarre arrest warrant subplot.

The complete story on Jeremiyah Love, the Notre Dame running back the Arizona Cardinals took No. 3 overall in the 2026 NFL Draft. Mac and Jess give you everything you need to know in about seven minutes.

What we cover:
• The backstory: St. Louis roots, a state champion sprinter, and the recruiting battle that landed him at Notre Dame
• College production: his rise to the Doak Walker Award, a 98-yard playoff touchdown, and the records he set
• Draft night: why a team spent a top-three pick on a running back, plus his eye-opening combine testing
• The situation in Arizona: his projected role, the backfield competition, and the offensive line risk
• Fantasy outlook: 2026 projections, redraft ADP, and why he's the consensus 1.01 in dynasty

Whether you play redraft or dynasty, this is the episode to learn his potential and his risks. New episodes daily. Follow Live Read and draft smarter.