Eric Balkman (@ericbalkman.bsky.social)

Fantasy Football RBs + Draft Targets + Breakouts | Matt Donnelly Get ready for another packed edition of FFPC Insider Access as host Eric Balkman is joined by Matt Donnelly of RotoBaller and Fantasy Points to break down the biggest fantasy football storylines impacting high-stakes drafts. From training camp buzz and changing depth charts to running back rankings, breakout candidates, and mid-round values, this episode is packed with actionable advice for FFPC managers looking to gain an edge before the 2026 fantasy football season. Chapters: 00:00 Introductions 07:28 The pairing of Omarion Hampton and Mike McDaniel “could lead to fireworks.” 12:37 Ladd McConkey is “the No. 1 option” in the Chargers passing offense. 22:50 RB Travis Etienne is “the X-factor” of the Saints’ 2026 season 30:52 New Orleans Football’s Nick Underhill believes Saints WR Jordyn Tyson’s route running strengths fit well with QB Tyler Shough’s passing preferences. 36:20 Harbaugh on Skattebo “top tier back, and he’s planning on playing that way this year.” 48:30 The Athletic’s Chad Graf believes the Patriots will face fewer stacked boxes in 2026. 49:22 Courtland Sutton said he would be willing to sacrifice targets and overall numbers 59:02 Fantasy Football 2026: The Running Back Report 59:44 Jahmyr Gibbs vs Bijan Robinson as the #1 overall RB 1:04:25 Why is Ashton Jeanty steaming up? 1:09:20 The De’Von Achane Conundrum 1:15:38 Saquon Barkley bounce back? 1:19:35 Sneaky RB plays 1:28:20 Sophomore Breakout Incoming? 1:35:28 Mid-Round Targets 1:52:50 Buying the Breakout? The FFPC Big Gorilla rolls on in 2026 with a $5.8M Prize Pool! Draft daily online now. Learn More and join the Big Gorilla Tournament here: https://myffpc.com/BigGorilla.aspx Join the 2026 FFPC Best Ball Tournament & 2026 FFPC Superflex Best Ball Tournament! Grand Prizes of $400,000 & $100,000. New users save $25 here: https://myffpc.com/BestBallTournament... It's the FFPC flagship: Jump in on the 2026 FFPC Main Event, which is awarding a $1,000,000 Grand Prize in a $6,568,200 Prize Pool! Join in the fun here: https://myffpc.com/MainEvent.aspx?y=2 Always wanted to play high stakes fantasy football but stayed away? Try it now for just $125 when you play the FFPC Baby Gorilla! It features a $100,000 Grand Prize in a $675,450 prize pool! Draft here: https://myffpc.com/BabyGorilla.aspx Want to play fantasy football year-round? Join an FFPC Dynasty or Empire Dynasty league right now with leagues starting at$100. Register here: https://myffpc.com/Dynasty.aspx Sign up and build your teams right away! Take on 11 other CPU drafters and win now on-demand with FFPC Player One. Register and draft immediately here: https://myffpc.com/cms/public/play/pl... 18 teams. 17 weeks. One champion! Get in on Chop leagues--the latest addition to FFPC! Just survive and advance by NOT being the lowest-scoring team each week. Sign up here: https://myffpc.com/ChopLeagues.aspx https://www.spreaker.com/episode/fantasy-football-rbs-draft-targets-breakouts-matt-donnelly--72917023