# Players We Keep Drafting! Pickens, Herbert, Waddle, Likely & More! (08/26 Fantasy Football Podcast)

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Podcast: [Fantasy Football Today](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fantasy-football-today-385276)
Published: 2026-08-26T15:46:40+00:00
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## Resource

Help us raise money for St. Jude Children's Hospital here:  https://tinyurl.com/FFTDonate2026 Adam, Dave, Jamey, and Heath reveal the players they can’t stop drafting this season, with Adam challenging each pick to spark debate. Heath makes the case for Sam LaPorta (4:06), George Pickens (21:15), and Rashee Rice (38:55), while Jamey and Dave highlight Justin Herbert (8:21), Colston Loveland (29:20), Kenneth Walker III (49:15), and Jaylen Waddle (59:56). The guys also break down the latest preseason injuries, news, and notes (31:40), including Ja’Marr Chase leaving practice early. Adam then reveals his own list of players he keeps drafting as the guys debate the best targets for your drafts. Get the latest on which players to target & avoid as you prepare for the fantasy football season. Fantasy Football Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts Watch FFT on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

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