2026 Fantasy Predictions: Who will be king of 'RB Dead Zone'? (ADP RB25-50 that finishes top 12)
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The calendar has flipped to June which means it’s time for our ‘Flip The Script’ summer series. Justin Boone and Sharp Football's Rich Hribar continue the series by trying to identify who will be ‘This year’s Javonte Williams’ and find the RB currently going outside the top 24 in drafts that can finish as top 12 RB in fantasy in 2026.
The two also react to the Brendan Sorsby news and offer ways for dynasty leagues to handle the QB that have already had their rookie drafts this summer.
(3:30) - Fantasy Fallout: Brendan Sorsby applies for NFL's supplemental draft + How to handle him in dynasty leagues
(13:00) - Identifying the 'RB Cliff' and 'RB Dead Zone' in this year's drafts
(19:30) - King of the RB dead zone in 2025: Cowboys RB Javonte Williams + Lessons we can learn from Williams 2025 season
(28:00) - This year's Javonte Williams aka 'King of the RB Dead Zone' candidates
(29:45) - Candidates: Chuba Hubbard, Jonathon Brooks, Jaylen Warren, Rico Dowdle, Broncos RBs, Vikings RBs
(56:40) - Candidates: Kyle Monangai, Blake Corum, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Woody Marks, RBs on new teams
(1:16:00) - Finalists and this year's winner of 'King of the RB Dead Zone'
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