The Mock Draft Project: Ja'Marr Chase Over JSN 👀 + Kenneth Gainwell A SMASH?! | ESPN Fantasy

Liz Loza is joined by actor Desmin Borges and Coachspeak Index creator Greg Brainos for a jam-packed Facts vs Feelings episode! First, Liz and Dez break down the biggest lessons learned from the Mock Draft Project, including why Kenneth Gainwell has intriguing value and why Ja’Marr Chase is Liz’s preferred WR1. Then, Greg Brainos joins to decode a recent coachspeak moment before playing a round of Fact or Feeling with Liz.

0:00 - Welcome

0:30 - A sneak peek into a VIP fantasy league

1:40 - Did Dez just drop a bar?!

3:06 - The Mock Draft Project: Key takeaway

4:45 - The Mock Draft Project: QB lesson

6:11 - Why Kenneth Gainwell has intriguing value

8:14 - Why you should draft Ja’Marr Chase over Puka Nacua and Jaxon Smith-Njigba

11:14 - Is it time to sell on Jonathan Taylor?

13:15 - Can De’Von Achane deliver this year?

15:04 - Who will have a breakout season?

16:26 - First round pick: Bijan Robinson vs Jahmyr Gibbs

18:10 - Greg Brainos, creator of Coachspeak Index, joins!

18:46 - Big Coachspeak moment: Ben Johnson said… 21:12 - Fact or feeling? Matthew Stafford is good value in the 8th round

22:29 - Fact or feeling? Jadarian Price will be RB1 in Seattle?

23:30 - Fact or feeling? The most underrated bellcow is…

24:22 - Fact or feeling? Aaron Donald will come out of retirement

24:50 - Fact or feeling? AJ Brown will thrive in New England

26:38 - Fact or feeling? Fantasy hot take for 2026

28:01 - Last call: NFL’s biggest Michael Scott is… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices