Championship Studs, #FootClanTitles (+ Week 18 Waivers)

Summary:

Congratulations to winners 02:29

• The hosts congratulate listeners who were able to win a foot clan title this season.
• They express their gratitude for the support and engagement from their followers.
• They mention that even though the regular season has ended, they will continue podcasting throughout the year.

“Congrats to everybody out there that managed to win a foot clan title this season.” – Mike 03:55

Merchandise promotions 04:43

• The hosts mention two websites where listeners can purchase championship merchandise at ShopBallers.com
• They give a special code for a free individual championship ring with the purchase of a trophy or belt.

“If you need actual swag, fantasychamps.com… you get a free individual championship ring.” – Andy 05:31

Shoutouts to Megalabowl winner and listener league champion 05:46

• The hosts congratulate the winners of the Mega LeBall and the listener league championship.
• They discuss the number of entries in the Mega LeBall contest and the winner’s draft strategy.

“Congratulations to Caleb Ski for winning the Mega LeBall… He had the Lamar Jackson, Mark Andrews Stack.” – Jason 06:51

Focus on studs and league winners 07:29

• The hosts mention that they will be discussing the big performers of week 17.
• They state that this episode will mainly focus on the studs and league winners, rather than the disappointing players.
• They tease that tomorrow’s episode will cover disappointing players and their outlook for the future.

“We’re not going to focus a lot on the duds today… Tomorrow we’ll have a chat about some disappointing players.” – Jason 07:29

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Quick news and notes before discussing studs 07:51

• The hosts start with some quick news and notes.
• They mention that Christian McCaffrey left the game early with a calf strain.

“Christian McCaffrey left early with a calf strain.” – Andy 07:51

Christian McCaffrey‘s playing time 08:16

• Christian McCaffrey is known for rarely leaving the field and playing a lot of snaps. 08:16
• However, in one game, after just a snap and a half, he was suddenly gone and Elijah Mitchell took his place. 08:25

“I just love that Christian McCaffrey never leaves the field.” 08:16

Injuries to Devonta Smith and Jayden Reed 08:35

• Devonte Smith suffered a right ankle injury and was seen on crutches in a boot. It’s considered a minor ankle sprain, but he is unlikely to play in week 18. 08:35
• Jayden Reed, who had two touchdowns, also left the game with a chest injury. More X-rays are planned. 08:42

“Devonte Smith, right ankle injury into the game was on crutches in a boot.” 08:35

Jayden Reed‘s potential and comparison 09:06

• Jayden Reed is expected to be a significant player in the future and their best wide receiver going into next year. 09:06
• He showed a lot of skill throughout the season and impressed with his speed. 09:31

“I think Jayden Reed will be the Deontay, the finer, more involved player or Watson can still be an explosive player.” 09:28

Stud performers of Week 17 11:53

• The top performers in Week 17 were Lamar Jackson, Jordan Love, CD Lamb, Devonte Adams, Kyler Murray, Kyren Williams, Joe Flacco, Justin Fields, and DJ Moore, and Isaiah Pacheco. 11:56
• Lamar Jackson had an unbelievable performance, and Devonte Adams had 21 targets. 12:16

“Number one was Lamar Jackson… Number four, 21 targets. Yeah. Devonte Adams.” 12:10

Top quarterbacks for the playoff weeks 15:30

• Lamar Jackson, Jordan Love, Baker Mayfield, Joe Flacco, and Derek Carr were the top five quarterbacks in the playoff weeks. 15:30
• Lamar Jackson averaged 31 points per game during that period. 15:44

“That was Lamar Jackson at 31 points a game… and Derek Carr. He did it.” 15:44

Streaming Quarterbacks 16:05

• Four out of the top five quarterback performers were streamers.
• Examples of streamers who performed well were Baker Mayfield and Derek Carr.
• Justin Fields had a big week 17 and finished top four in three of the last four weeks.

“We had some of those Baker and Derek Carr this last week, both.”

Justin Fields‘ Potential 16:39

• The Chicago crowd has been vocal in expressing their support for Fields.
• Chicago has shown improvement in the second half of the year.
• The question for Chicago is whether to stick with Fields or take a chance on a new quarterback.
• Fields’ performance improved significantly with the addition of DJ Moore.

“Justin Fields had a big week 17 as well.”

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Justin Fields‘ Value with Added Talent 17:37

• Adding Marvin Harrison, Jr. and DJ Moore would greatly benefit Fields.
• If Chicago commits to Fields and adds the mentioned talents, he becomes a great long-term fantasy asset.

“And if you added Marvin Harrison in the draft, Marvin Harrison, Jr. and DJ more, which they could, I mean, they have the number one pick.”

Justin Fields‘ Dynasty Value 17:55

• Two possible outcomes for Fields: uncertainty about his starting position or the addition of Marvin Harrison, Jr.
• If Harrison, Jr. is added, it indicates a commitment to Fields and boosts his long-term fantasy production.

“Oh, man. Two outcomes. Outcome one, you don’t know where he’s quarterback. Option two, they add Marvin Harrison, Jr.”

Justin Fields as a Top Quarterback 18:32

• Fields has the potential to be a top three pick quarterback if Marvin Harrison, Jr. is added as a teammate.
• Fields could be considered ahead of Patrick Mahomes.

“Yeah, I mean, he’s ahead of my homes.”

Cardinals and Kyler Murray 19:10

• Kyler Murray had a good game, with 232 passing yards and three touchdowns.
• The Cardinals won against strong teams like Dallas and Philly.

“Kyler went for 232 and three in this game. The Cardinals dropped a couple spots in the draft because of beating the Eagles.”

Josh Allen‘s Fantasy Finish 19:42

• Josh Allen finished as the number one quarterback in the fantasy season.
• He had a strong game with two rushing touchdowns.

“Did you see Josh Allen finished the season? He is now the number one quarterback.”

Playoff League Winners at Running Back 20:24

• Christian McCaffrey was the top scorer in the playoffs.
• Other high-scoring running backs were Kyren Williams, Breece Hall, James Conner, and Jameer Gibbs.

“Your playoff league winners at running back, the highest scores through weeks 15 through 17.”

James Conner‘s Performance 21:35

• James Conner exceeded expectations in difficult matchups for the final four weeks.
• He finished as the top five running back in those weeks.
• Conner’s play style and support from the coaching staff make him a keeper option.

“James Conner in that Philadelphia game, he was fantastic.”

James Conner‘s Future 22:20

• James Conner‘s physical playing style makes him less likely to decline with age.
• He has proven himself this year and has the support of his coaching staff.
• There are some financial considerations for the team, but Conner is still a keeper option.

“He has proven himself at the end of this year to be really, really good. And he has the support of his coaching staff.”

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Contracts and Offseason Stories 23:38

• Players may go back to the contract room to secure guaranteed money for the current year. This could become a storyline to watch for the offseason.
• James Conner and Isaiah Pacheco both had impressive finishes to their seasons, with Pacheco gaining more trust in the offense.
• Clyde Edwards Allaire didn’t have a strong finish, while Pacheco performed well and outperformed him.

“What a finish for James Conner and Isaiah Pacheco. They just kept trusting Pacheco more and more in the offense.”

Standout Performances in Week 18 23:52

• Drone Ford had a strong finish on Thursday night.
• Travis Etienne had a good game with two rushing touchdowns.
• Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren had a dominant performance against Seattle with three rushing touchdowns between them.
• Breeze Hall finished the year as the RB6 despite facing many obstacles.

“Breeze Hall ends the year at RB six against all odds or against every obstacle, I should say.”

Breece Hall’s Involvement in the Passing Game 25:29

• Breeze Hall’s involvement in the passing game has been comically high in the last month.
• He is on pace for 150 targets in a 17-game season.

“Do you know, take a guess, what is his 17 game pace at running back from the last month? Targets? Yeah. 17 game pace. Yeah. Targets, you’re going to tell me something silly, like 150.”

Wide Receiver League Winners for Playoff Weeks 28:01

• CDLAM was the highest-scoring wide receiver during the playoff weeks.
• Other standout performers include Omari Cooper, Amon Ross St. Brown, and George Pickens.
• Puka Nakua had a good game and will be an offseason discussion against Cooper Cup.

“Here’s the fun. We see you CDLAM number one. What was that, Tutty? Was that 92? Yes, it was.”

Sean McVay’s Future with the Rams 30:11

• Sean McVeigh has confirmed that he will be back as the head coach next year.
• There were speculations about other teams trying to lure him away.

“Just a small little news blurb here that McVeigh confirmed he will be back next year.”

Draft strategy and early season impact 30:45

• Wide receiver 6 drafted in the fifth round can have a significant impact in the early part of the season.
• Investing early in players like Kyren and Puka can give more value for the money.
• Investing in players like Zach Evans early in the season can bring high potential output.

“If you invest it, you’re fab early on Kyren and Puka.”

Week 17 standout performances 31:28

• CD Adams had a monster game in week 17.
• Zay Flowers had a big play with a long bomb for a touchdown.
• Brandon Iuk finished as the wide receiver 12 on the year.

“CD Adams, they had the monster games… Zay Flowers three for 106 and a touchdown.”

Darius Slayton‘s resurgence 32:40

• Darius Slayton had a great game with four receptions for 106 yards and a touchdown.
• Slayton was once considered worthless but is now proving his talent.
• He will finish the year as the leading receiver for his team.

“I mean, it was the best, the best you could possibly do”. “He’s pretty good wide receiver. He’s going to end the year as their leading receiver.”

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Breakout performances and future potential 33:31

• Bow Melton went from anonymity to 6 receptions for 105 yards and a touchdown.
• Bow Melton plays for the Packers.
• He has showcased the potential to be a top-tier receiver.

“Oh, Bow. Bow Melton plays for the Packers in case you’re curious.” “And so you’ve had like tons of these youngsters coming through and they have like no veteran wide receiver and they’ve got a really nice wide receiver.” “I mean, and Jaden reads a rookie too.”

Breakdown of top tight ends and future potential 34:11

• David Najoku was the number one tight end from week six onwards.
• He proved to be reliable and an every week must-start stud.
• Travis Kelsey did not have his best season until he was 27 years old, the same age as Najoku.

“David Najoku is the number one tight end… That’s a long time ago.” “He was an every week must-start stud.” “Someone reminded me on Twitter this past week that Travis Kelsey did not have his first number one overall season until he was 27 years old that is David Najoku’s age.”

Late-season standout tight ends 34:56

• Cleveland tight end David Najoku was number one at the position during weeks 15 to 17.
• He outperformed many other top tight ends during that period.
• Najoku had 105 targets during those weeks, making him a consistent contributor.

“David Najoku is the number one tight end… He wasn’t just like some touchdown scorer that lucked his way there.” “He has six touchdowns… 105 targets from week six on.”

Inconsistencies in the tight end position 36:45

• Evan Ingram, Hawkinson, and Joe Kuat led in targets this season.
• Travis Kelsey had a slightly inconsistent season.
• The tight end position can have ups and downs for different players.

“The target leaders that tied in this year, Evan Ingram is number one on the season at 130.” “Kelsey is fourth… Number two behind the joku over the final three weeks.”

Uncertainty surrounding Jonnu Smith 37:12

• Jonnu Smith had a slow start and unimpressive middle of the season.
• He showed potential in the later weeks.
• There are questions about his future in the offense.

“It was a strange ride for Joanne… Then, I mean, and then nothing this for three weeks, then he gets hurt for a month or so.” “So the, the takeaway here, I don’t know what you can.”

Watson’s dilemma 37:50

• Deshaun Watson‘s future in the NFL is uncertain.
• His legal situation has affected his availability.
• The mention of his name in this context suggests potential negative implications.

“I just saw it. Dejan Watson’s dead.”

Elijah Mitchell as the top waiver wire pickup 45:28

• Elijah Mitchell is the consensus top waiver wire pickup for week 18.
• With a significant chance that Christian McCaffrey will be out, Mitchell becomes an even more valuable pickup.
• There is no need to save any remaining fab budget, as Mitchell should be a priority.
• Other running backs to pay attention to include Zemir White, Khalil Herbert, Justice Hill, and Jamal Williams.

“I think we all have the number one waiver wire pickup of the week as Elijah Mitchell.”

Wide receivers to consider 47:11

• The wide receivers to consider for week 18 include the dork in Arizona, Marcus Robinson, Darius Slayton, Ray Palmer, Bo Melton, and Jaden Reed.
• Pay attention to their opportunities and potential for the final week of the season.

“The dork in Arizona getting opportunity, seven for 82.” “The Marcus Robinson just keeps getting it, six for 92.” “There is Slayton with Tyrod Taylor.” “That’s right, if you are doing your championship in the final week of the NFL season, this is what you get.” “Melvin Gordon might be the starting running back for the Baltimore Ravens.”

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Tight ends to target 48:11

• Juman Johnson is an intriguing tight end pickup against Atlanta in the final week of the season.
• Tucker Kraft is another option if Jaden Reed is unavailable.
• Pay attention to the matchups and opportunities for these players.

“Juman Johnson with the big week. That would be a heavy fab spin for me if I needed a tight end against Atlanta in the final week of the season.”

Motivated defenses for week 18 49:09

• Tampa Bay playing against Carolina is a valuable defense to consider.
• Jacksonville defense could be worth paying attention to against Tennessee.
• Consider defenses that have something to play for in the final week of the year.

“Defenses for the final week of the year, you want ones that are motivated. And so we’ll get into more of the motivation tomorrow as well, but you know, Tampa Bay, they’re playing for something and they’re playing against Carolina.”

Full stream ahead for fantasy football support 50:54

• Find the complete list of waiver wire rankings on the fantasy footballers website.
• The website provides fab spins, order, and additional players not mentioned in this video.
• The team is dedicated to doing the research and helping fantasy football players achieve their championship titles.

“The waiver rankings are on our website. You can go and see the fab spins, the orders, more players than we mentioned today and compare them to who’s available in your league. And even though you’re playing in week 18 and you should update your league, we are here for you.”

Baker is a must-win for week 18 51:18

• Baker Mayfield is the perfect quarterback to help secure a championship title in week 18.
• He had a strong performance against Carolina.
• Although he struggled in the first half, he turned it on and almost led his team to a comeback victory.
• He has been a top 12 fantasy performer for three or four weeks.
• In fact, he has been one of the top five fantasy performers overall.

“So if you’re in week 18, Baker is the perfect guy to get you a title.” 51:31

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Tyrod Taylor as a streaming option 51:40

• Tyrod Taylor is a viable streaming option in week 18.
• He will be facing the Philadelphia defense, which has been favorable for opposing quarterbacks.
• Taylor is coming off a productive game and has the ability to contribute with his rushing ability.
• Despite Kyler Murray‘s recent struggles, he had a strong outing against Philadelphia.

“Plays Philadelphia comes through with, I mean, a big win for the team and a huge fantasy performance.” 52:02

Joe Flacco as a streaming option 52:11

• Joe Flacco is another streaming option to consider in week 18.
• He is shockingly still available in many leagues.
• Flacco has been on fire recently, but his playing time is uncertain as his team is locked into their playoff position.
• Keep an eye on the news throughout the week to gauge if Flacco will play a full game.
• Regardless, Flacco has shown his ability to put up good numbers even in limited playing time.

“I would pick them up because I think we’ll have, you know, news by the end of the week.” 52:43

Be prepared for possible benching 53:00

• With week 18 being the final week of the regular season, some teams may choose to rest starters.
• It’s important to be prepared for players potentially being benched in the fourth quarter or even for the entire game.
• Although it can be unpredictable, it’s wise to consider this possibility when making roster decisions.

“And you’d need to be prepared with everybody this week that they could sit.” 53:05