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FANTASY POINTS 2026 EARLY-BIRD SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE LIVE. GET OUR BEST RATE WE'LL OFFER THE ENTIRE SEASON, 20% OFF! NOW THROUGH SUPER BOWL SUNDAY: https://www.fantasypoints.com/plans#/ Thomas Tipple returns with a holiday-week Dynasty Points Mini Pod, breaking down why early startup drafts can be a trap—and where they still offer real leverage. Thomas walks through his favorite and least favorite picks from live 2026 dynasty startups, highlighting why Justin Jefferson has become an uncomfortable click at ADP, why Jalen Hurts in Round 2 feels like a free square, and how risky profiles like George Pickens can crater fast if situations shift. He also examines his evolving QB strategy, explaining why doubling up early with combinations like Hurts and Bo Nix is becoming his preferred approach. 🔥 Favorite and least favorite startup picks by round 📉 Why early drafts can flip on you in weeks—not months 📈 How to exploit QB pricing, RB value pockets, and ADP lag If you’re drafting early, mocking often, or trying to stay ahead of where startup strategy is headed in 2026, this Mini Pod is your warning—and your edge. Where to find us: http://twitter.com/ElNostraThomas Transcriptions Here: https://podsqueeze.com/embedded/transcript/UTcud9mwbnvDdakKWXMAHr Fantasy Points Website - https://www.fantasypoints.com NEW! Data Suite - https://data.fantasypoints.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/FantasyPts Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FantasyPts Instagram - https://www.instagram.com #FantasyFootball #DynastyFantasyFootball #DynastyTrades #FantasyPoints #CamWard #GeorgePickens #JakeFerguson #RicoDowdle #FantasyFootballPodcast #DynastyRankings #FantasyFootball2025 #JoshJacobs #JohnathanTaylor #KyrenWilliams #TylerShough #BrandonAiyuk #JaydenHiggins #JaylenNoel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices