The Fantasy Footballers Podcast Recap – Week 12
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Andy, Mike, and Jason are back, and they celebrate by getting sophisticated.
Welcome to the Megalodon week! Andy, Mike, and Jason are here to lead us through it all, and they start by getting sophisticated.
Monday – Week 11 Studs and Duds, QB Despair, Smashups!
News
Cooper Kupp has an ankle injury, and it is TBD on how long he will be out. De’Von Achane hurt the same knee on Sunday, and he was not ruled out. It seems like he could return, but we do not know the extent of the damage. Aaron Jones was carted off on Sunday, and thank goodness it doesn’t look like a season-ender. Ken Walker left with an oblique injury, and it was “legit,” says Pete Carroll. Geno Smith might not be available this week.
Studs
Trevor Lawrence was incredible, and no one started him. Jason’s start of the week, Brock Purdy, had a perfect game, Justin Herbert showed up, and Danny DeVito needs an Emmy. Josh Allen ended up with a great game, and Justin Fields returned from injury with a good performance.
Saquon is the RB1 on the week and is getting all the work. Jaylen Warren is the new Austin Ekeler, the Gus Bus got two TDs, and CMC was doing CMC stuff. Devin Singletary had another great week, but Dameon Pierce could return this week. Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery were solid. Brian Robinson was a beast.
Calvin Ridley highlights the WR studs and seems more successful when Zay Jones is on the field. Tyreek Hill is unstoppable, and Tank Dell is completely a thing. Brandon Aiyuk, Keenan Allen, and DJ Moore all might have won you your week. Shoutout to Jayden Reed and Courtland Sutton just can’t stop scoring.
George Kittle is on a heater. And that is it with TEs.
Duds
There were not any real duds this week, but Jared Goff was close. It was different for the RBs. Austin Ekeler was really bad, and it wasn’t clear why. Travis Etienne finally stopped getting away with it, and Derrick Henry had a bad week. Josh Jacobs seemed to be underutilized, and Javonte Williams was a letdown Sunday night. James Conner has yet to have his big breakout game with Kyler, and Jason is skeptical whether he will get back up to a high amount of targets.
Gabe Davis was a goose egg at WR, and Stefon Diggs had another bad game. Diggs should be better next week against the Eagles. Garrett Wilson only had eight targets and is banged up. Jaylen Waddle had a down game, and Christian Kirk and Hollywood Brown were duds. For the TEs, Sam LaPorta, Evan Engram, and Jake Ferguson also had bad weeks.
Enjoy the Monday night game!
Tuesday – Waivers & QB Streamers and Bottle of Charbonnet
Monday Night Recap
It was the Devonta Smith game last night in an Eagles win. AJ Brown gave you nothing. On the other side, the receptions were spread among 11 different pass catchers. Isiah Pacheco ran well against a tough Philly defense, Justin Watson had 11 targets, and we are all confused.
News
RB Kyren Williams should return against the Cardinals this week, back from a high ankle sprain. Zach Ertz and Dawson Knox are both eligible to return. Cooper Kupp is day to day with a low ankle sprain. Ken Walker is doubtful to be available this Thursday for Seattle, and Derek Carr remains in concussion protocol. De’Von Achane has not been ruled out yet, and Justin Jefferson is also questionable. Desmond Ridder and Tim Boyle will also be starters this week.
Waivers
No byes this week, but keep in mind there are six next week. Even with some bad matchups, Zach Charbonnet is the biggest RB pickup this week. AJ Dillon should get a fair amount of work with Aaron Jones hurt. You can also look at Ty Chandler and Keaton Mitchell. Andy thinks Roschon Johnson might get some opportunity moving forward.
On to the WRs, and if Josh Downs is there, he must be picked up. Rookie Jayden Reed continues to be involved in Green Bay, and Andy likes him as an option. Look at Rashid Shaheed, and OBJ is someone to look at, but be concerned about his shoulder injury. Jason likes Tutu Atwell.
Isaiah Likely should be at the top of the waiver list with Mark Andrews out. Pat Freiermuth should be looked at, and David Njoku has a fantastic matchup for the rest of the season. Defensive options include Kansas City, Denver, Miami, and Minnesota.
Streamers
You can stream Trevor Lawrence, but past him, Jason is going with Jordan Love. Mike is streaming Baker Mayfield, and Andy is going with whoever is starting for New Orleans.
Wednesday – Megalodon Episode, Week 12 Matchups, Turkey Day Awards, and More!
Buckle up. It’s here. Megalodon 2023.
Hungry for More
Besides being hungry for some more dinner butter, Jason is hungry for more from RB Kyren Williams. Mike is hungry for more Tony Pollard after he finally got into the end zone last week. Finally, Andy is going with Tank Dell.
News
More confusing De’Von Achane reports. He might play. Who knows at this point? Darrell Henderson was waived by the Rams. Michael Thomas heads to IR with his knee injury, Bill Belichick has told all his QBs to be ready this week, and Ken Walker did not practice. Geno was limited.
Thanksgiving Matchups
Green Bay heads to Detroit to start the holiday. Aaron Jones is not going to play, Jayden Reed might not be available, and TE Luke Musgrave has a lacerated kidney. Doubs and Watson are flex-worthy. On the other side, Jared Goff should be solid and start your other studs. Next, on Thursday we get Dallas and Washington. Dallas could massacre. The Dak and CeeDee stack should eat, and Andy is guaranteeing a Brandin Cooks TD. Brian Robinson is still a must-start, and you can go with Logan Thomas for a TE.
San Francisco heads to Seattle for the nightcap. It’s pretty easy for fantasy: start your San Fran heroes, and for Seattle, Charbonnet will get the start. Andy is comfortable starting him. If Mr. Irresponsible starts for the Seahawks, temper your expectations for all your pass-catchers. Your Black Friday game is Miami and the Jets in a low over/under matchup. The guys are slightly concerned with Tua and the WRs, as New York’s defense is strong. Breece Hall should get a lot of opportunities with Tim Boyle under center. Mike is okay playing Garrett Wilson.
Starts of the Week
Andy is starting either Derek Carr or Jameis Winston, Raheem Mostert, Brandin Cooks, and Isaiah Likely. Jason is going with Brock Purdy, Rachaad White, Pitty City, and Taysom Hill. Finally, Mike is starting Dak, the Yeti, Zay Flowers, and David Njoku.
Fantasy Forecast
After Jason’s Boom Boom Kicker, the guys continue with the forecast. The New Orleans Saints take on the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. You can start Olave for the Saints no matter the starting QB, and you play Bijan and hope for a good outcome. Andy is not playing any other Falcon. Alvin Kamara has been super reliable, and you could even turn to Rashid Shaheed in a pinch. Pittsburgh takes on Cincinnati in a low over/under game. You are still starting Ja’Marr Chase even without Burrow, and Joe Mixon is still a go. On the Steelers’ side, Diontae Johnson is a flex option, and Jaylen Warren should now be ahead of Najee.
Carolina heads to Tennessee to play the Titans. It is a great matchup for Derrick Henry, but the guys are leaning away from DeAndre Hopkins. The elder statesman Adam Thielen can also be started.
Tampa Bay plays Indy in the next matchup. You are starting Jonathan Taylor and Michael Pittman, and Josh Downs returns from injury. You could start him if he practices in full before the game. Baker is a streaming option on the Bucs side of the ball, Mike Evans has been solid, and Rachaad White is a must-start. Cade Otton is there for “break glass in case of emergency” situations. The Patriots take on the Giants in a very old Super Bowl matchup, and Andy’s almost upset. Play Saquon and Rhamondre. Maybe Zeke and Pop, too. Move on.
Jacksonville plays Houston in a much more exciting matchup. This could be a shootout with CJ Stroud and his delightful weapons, and all of them are startable this week. The Jags are a good running defense, and Jason feels Singletary might not have a huge game. On the other side, you are playing Etienne and Christian Kirk. Trevor Lawrence can be streamed this week as well. Cleveland takes on the surging Broncos in the next game. Andy is comfortable with Jerome Ford, and on the Denver side, the guys are not excited to play Courtland Sutton. So, he will probably get a TD.
The Rams take on the Cardinals in an NFC West battle in the desert. Jason thinks you can start Hollywood Brown, even with his results as of late. Kyren Williams is an excellent start for the Rams; Trey McBride is a go, and yay, Puka! Kansas City plays the Las Vegas Raiders next. On the Raiders’ side, it is Jacobs and Adams, and Andy is not starting any of the WRs for the Chiefs. Kelce and Pa-check out.
Philly and Buffalo battle in a game that Jason might want. Start your usual studs, even in a game where there might be some weather. James Cook is a little scary to start, and the floor for Gabe Davis is zero. TE Dalton Kincaid is a great play. Sunday Night Football brings us Baltimore and the Chargers. Jason is concerned about Ekeler’s health, but you are still starting him. Keenan is a go, and Andy is considering Donald Parham in a pinch. On the Baltimore side, you can start Gus Edwards, and Jason thinks you can even start Keaton Mitchell.
Monday night closes us out with Chicago and Minnesota. If Justin Jefferson is back, you can put him right back in, and then you have to consider benching Jordan Addison. Both Vikings RBs might be in play. For Chicago, Justin Fields and DJ Moore are startable. The guys are leaning away from the Bears’ RBs.
The guys reveal their DraftKings lineup, and Mike spins the Wheel of Shame.
Have an amazing holiday FootClan!