The Herd with Colin Cowherd

FantasyPros - High-Upside Fantasy Football Draft Picks | Wide Receiver Breakout Candidates (Ep. 1678)

Aug 30, 2025
Dive into the world of potential breakout wide receivers for the fantasy football season! Discover the stats behind rising stars like Ricky Pearsall and Xavier Worthy, and how their team dynamics could boost their value. Explore the exciting DraftKings Best Ball contest with a jaw-dropping $15 million prize pool. The hosts break down high-upside candidates like Darnell Mooney and Zay Flowers, and emphasize the risks worth taking in your draft strategy. Tune in for insights to gain an edge in your fantasy league!
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INSIGHT

Purdy + Pearsall Rapport Matters

  • Ricky Pearsall shows clear rapport with Brock Purdy after offseason work and improved route polish.
  • Derek Brown views him as a realistic second-year breakout who's been climbing ADP and rankings.
INSIGHT

Worthy's Runway From Rice Suspension

  • Xavier Worthy gains value because Rashid Rice's six-game suspension opens immediate target volume.
  • Tom Strachan thinks Mahomes' focus on the deep ball could unlock Worthy's ceiling if accuracy improves.
ADVICE

Take A Late-Round Flier On Jalen Coker

  • Draft Jalen Coker as a late-round upside play because he'll be on the field and already out-targeted Xavier Legette.
  • Derek Brown moved Coker into a tier where weekly WR3 finishes are plausible if Bryce Young and the offense progress.
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