Start/Sit Courage + Hungry For More, Andy vs Josh!
Week 16 start/sit decisions on today’s fantasy football podcast! Find out how Andy and Josh have been trolling each other ahead of their Week 16 matchup! Plus, Hungry For More players, NFL News, and a preview of Thursday Night Football! Manage your redraft, keeper, and dynasty fantasy football teams with the #1 fantasy football podcast. — Fantasy Football Podcast for December 20th, 2023.
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Summary:
Andy and Josh’s Website 00:52
- Josh has set up a website called AndyVsJosh.com where people can vote on who they think will win between Andy and Josh.
- Andy finds the website well done and mentions that he has been clicking on “Andy wins” multiple times.
“So apparently, good versus evil, he has set up a website. You can go vote on who you think will win. Oh man. Between me and Josh. It’s really well done.” 01:20
Rosters and Surprises 02:09
- The hosts mention that their rosters are available on the website, but Andy hints that his roster will be different than what is shown.
“Your rosters are up there? Although mine is, mine’s going to be a little different than that. Okay. I’m saving some surprises.” 02:10
Jason’s Shorts 03:37
- Jason is wearing colorful shorts, and the hosts joke about his attire.
“You’ve got some really colorful, really colorful shorts on today. Are those pickleball shorts? Yeah, I’m ready to go do some exercise. Straight into pickleball. Sorry, everybody. It’s rainy outside, so I got to be in shorts and a T-shirt.” 03:42
Podcasts and Giveaway 04:06
- The hosts mention the release of a new Dynasty podcast and a giveaway of a signed Travis E.T. in Jersey, encouraging listeners to check them out.
“New Dynasty podcast released today. A prospect preview for 2024 and some Dynasty Christmas wishes… And one other reminder, FootclanGiveaway.com. We’re giving away a signed Travis E.T. in Jersey and that is free to enter over there.” 04:06
Hungry for More Segment 05:05
- The hosts introduce the “Hungry for More” segment, where they discuss players they are rooting for and who they believe will perform well.
“Welcome to Hungry for More, presented by UberEats… Who is your Hungry for More candidate for this week? What are you rooting for, Mike?” 05:05
Kenneth Walker III 05:30
- Mike highlights Kenneth Walker III‘s performance and praises his recent performance.
“I was so happy to see it. If you were able to get through with Ken Bone Walker III. That man was getting after it. He looked outstanding… Ken Walker, it’s like you found potentially a playoff star at the bottom of your bench.” 05:26
Ty Chandler 08:18
- The hosts discuss Ty Chandler‘s impressive performance, noting that it was his first 100-yard rushing game as a Viking.
“I mean, this was the first hundred yard rushing. Game by Viking in more than a year… And it’s the first one Ty Chandler got to start… I mean, we were all worried. Like, is he healthy enough? I was super worried. And he just, he played great.” 08:20
Kevin O’Connell‘s Plan for Ty Chandler 08:35
- The plan for Ty Chandler is to continue getting him valuable touches and make him a big part of the offense. 08:41
“We’ll continue to do everything to get him valuable touches, make him a big part of the offense.”
- Alexander Madison has zero touchdowns in 11 goal-to-go carries this year, while Ty Chandler has two touchdowns in two goal-to-go carries. 08:45
“Zero touchdowns in 11 goal-to-go carries for Alexander Madison over the course of the entire year. Ty Chandler got two goal-to-go carries, two touchdowns.”
- Ty Chandler‘s upcoming matchups against Detroit and Green Bay at home are favorable. 08:58
“And Detroit, Green Bay, both at home coming up.”
- Even if Alexander Madison plays, Ty Chandler is preferred over him because of his impressive workload. Chandler has received 96% of the running back attempts and 100% of the running back targets. 09:21
“96% of the running back attempts, 100% of the running back targets. That is a workload that very few running backs ever see.”
- Ty Chandler‘s athletic ability and home run potential make him a great play regardless of the matchup. 09:49
“He has home run ability… If you’re giving me those opportunities with the athletic upside, he looks like a great play.”
Hunter Henry‘s Recent Performance and Favorable Matchup 10:46
- Hunter Henry has been performing well in the last two weeks, benefitting from playing with Bailey Zappie. 10:51
“He’s been hot and he’s been hot with Bailey Zappie… throwing the ball to Hunter Henry.”
- He has had two top three performances in the last two weeks and has a great matchup against Denver. 12:26
“He started the season with two top three performances… Now he’s back with the last two weeks, two top three performances… Adjusted fantasy points allowed to the tight end position against Denver.”
- The combination of Bailey Zappie and Hunter Henry looks set up for success. 12:06
“Hunter Henry looks with Bailey Zappie to be set up for success.”
Devin Singletary‘s Performance 16:13
- Devon Singletary had a huge opportunity week.
- Singletary struggled immensely in the past when given huge snap opportunities.
- It’s unlikely that Singletary will replicate his 21-point performance against the Cleveland defense.
“I’m pretty fearful about just chasing the 21 from last week and expecting it to replicate here against the Cleveland defense.”
Evaluating Devin Singletary vs. Derrick Henry 16:45
- Tennessee has a solid run defense and Singletary won’t have as much success as last week.
- Henry is a better option to play than Singletary.
“Yeah Henry’s week was there underdogs absolutely horrific and terrible but I mean if you’ve watched Derek Henry for a long enough time it works out.”
Bijan’s Performance 18:20
- B-Zone had a negative performance last week, but he should bounce back.
- B-Zone is a phenomenal start this week and has extreme confidence from the narrator.
“B-zone is absolutely a phenomenal start this week… if you got B-zone in the playoffs there’s extreme I have extreme confidence.”
Comparing Bijan Robinson and Devin Singletary 18:45
- B-Zone is a better option to play than Singletary.
- B-Zone had a bad game last week, but Singletary’s performance has been inconsistent too.
- The narrator would choose B-Zone over Singletary.
“I would play B-zone over single Terry.”
Injury Updates 19:01
- Keenan Allen did not practice and might not start on Saturday.
- Jamar Chase will miss the next two weeks.
- Geno Smith will practice and play this week.
- Trevor Lawrence remains in the concussion protocol.
- Zay Jones is week-to-week.
- Zach Wilson is unlikely to play in week 16.
“Keenan Allen did not practice on Tuesday. Jamar Chase can miss the next two weeks… Geno Smith will practice and play this week against the Titans.”
Running Back Situation 19:48
- Zach Moss and Jonathan Taylor are both injured.
- It’s uncertain if either of them will play or if they’ll play with injuries.
- Tyler Goodson might be a player to look out for.
“You could have Jonathan Taylor back with no Zach Moss, you could have Zach Moss back with no Jonathan Taylor, and you could have neither of them playing… and it turns out it’s Tyler Goodson that you want like this is a wild week for that running back room.”
Speculations on Coaching Changes 20:46
- Arthur Blank said the team will let the season play out before deciding on Arthur Smith’s return.
- There is a possibility of coaching changes.
“Just lose baby just lose those games Arthur could you imagine let’s just throw this out Arthur Smith is let go at the end of this year and they hire an offensive guy… you would be so excited about that.”
Speculations on Quarterback Moves 21:48
- The narrator thinks Minnesota would be the most exciting place for a new quarterback.
- Kyler Murray landing in Minnesota would be exciting.
“I think the offense that I’m most excited about this offseason getting a quarterback is Minnesota without question.”
TNF Preview: Saints vs. Rams 22:51
- The Saints and Rams will face each other on Thursday night.
- Derek Carr and Matthew Stafford will be the quarterbacks.
- The Rams are the favorites to win.
- The over/under for the game is set at 45.5.
“The Norland Saints at 7 and 7 take on the 7 and 7 Los Angeles Rams… Draft King’s sportsbook line Rams minus 4 at home the overrunters 45 and a half.”
Start/Sit Courage and Hungry For More 24:57
- It is recommended to start the big names like Camara and a lave 24:57
“Yeah I think you’re going to play most of the big names here and you’re just excited and hopeful that it can become a shootout with the way that Derek Carr and Stafford are playing like I think I think these are two good defenses right and you could see like a hard fought difficult sadly lower scoring game because of the defenses that are stepping up but I think on primetime these two quarterbacks they’re playing well enough Stafford’s been playing very very good.”
Starting Cooper Kupp and Tyler Higbee 25:28
- It is advised to start Cooper Cup and Tyler Higbie as they have been performing well and have favorable matchups 25:28
“You’re going to start Cooper Cup you’re going to start Puka you’re going to start hiring. That’s my surprise bust of the week. I’m worried about Puka because the Saints on the year number one against Whitehouse and number four in schedule adjusted and because you’ve had two of four performances from Puka that were underwhelming I guess I’m a little worried that there becomes a Cooper Cup like dependency going on like he was banged up. I’m not saying you don’t start Puka but that is my one like if I if someone busted in this game that is my worry. Yeah it certainly with how the Saints defense has not been giving up fantasy points to the wide receiver it scares you to say well both Puka and Cooper Cup are going to have great games that might not be enough to go around that being said I just can’t imagine being able to bench either guy.”
Starting Stafford Over Other Streaming Candidates 29:29
- It is suggested to start Stafford over other streaming candidates due to his recent performance and having his weapons back 29:29
“If you’ve got those kind of streaming candidates I would I would lean towards Stafford.”
Kyren Williams‘ Dominance 30:02
- Kyron Williams is highly recommended to start due to his increased opportunities and exceptional performance 30:02
“34 opportunities it’s all the opportunities mixed with the fact that he actually has juice like he’s just a great player he’s just on the field constantly 22 26 29 34. So those opportunities have gone up every single week since returning from injury up all 82% of the running back rush attempts 90% of the running back rushing yards 100% of the running back targets he is everything in the running game.”
Concerns about playing Breece Hall or Garrett Wilson 33:02
- The Jets being out of playoff contention is not a reason to be concerned about playing Breece Hall or Garrett Wilson. 33:12
- Breece Hall has had disappearing acts, struggles on the ground, and plays behind a terrible offensive line. These concerns are not related to playoff contention. 33:24
“You should be worried about them with no regard to their playoff positioning because the offense is going to have a backup quarterback.”
Start/Sit recommendations based on matchup 33:49
- The speaker suggests that both Breece Hall and Garrett Wilson should be played based on their matchups. 33:49
- The Washington Commanders have been giving up fantasy points to all who play against them. 34:14
“Those two players should be played based on the matchup. The Washington commanders have just been giving up fantasy points to all who play against them right now.”
Potential performance of Garrett Wilson with Trevor Siemian 35:54
- The speaker is not confident in Trevor Simeon as the quarterback and believes that Garrett Wilson‘s potential outcome is wide. 34:17
- The speaker mentions some other players and their matchups for comparison. 35:40
“I don’t see Garrett Wilson against the Manners as like a must bench with Trevor Simeon, but he’s certainly someone that you maybe don’t just lock into your lineup.”
Breece Hall vs. David Montgomery 40:45
- They discuss the option of playing Breeze Hall over Montgomery.
- Montgomery’s worst finish on any week was 25th, showing his consistency.
- Montgomery had double-digit fantasy points in a week where he started and didn’t get hurt.
- They consider the high floor of Montgomery.
“I’d go Hall over Montgomery.” 40:50
Joe Flacco vs Patrick Mahomes 41:17
- The person asks if it’s crazy to want to start Joe Flacco over Patrick Mahomes.
- They emphasize Mahomes’ historical performance against the Raiders.
- Mahomes has had a significant drop in production recently, averaging only 14.5 fantasy points per game since Week 8.
- Despite this, they still lean towards starting Mahomes due to his track record.
“I’m always going to bet on Patrick Mahomes.” 43:40
Lack of Offensive Weapons for Kansas City 43:52
- The team discusses the lack of supporting players around Mahomes.
- They mention the struggles of Travis Kelce and the need for more options.
- They highlight Cadarius Tony’s struggles and the potential for turnovers.
- They acknowledge the limitations of the Kansas City offense.
“I mean, you talked about it. You target Cadarius Tony, the ball’s going to get dropped.” 44:46
Doubts about Flacco 45:34
- They express doubts about playing Flacco over Mahomes.
- Flacco’s turnovers negate his fantasy numbers.
- They mention the lack of confidence in Flacco among the team members.
“I don’t know how I could possibly play Flacco.” 42:51
Courage to Start Flacco 48:26
- It takes a lot of courage to start Flacco over Mahomes. 48:26
- The hosts want to hear from anyone who has the courage to do so. 48:29
“It would take an insane amount of courage.” – The Fantasy Footballers
Joe Flacco‘s Turnovers 49:02
- Flacco has five interceptions and two fumbles in three games. 49:02
- He can be prone to turnovers. 49:06
“He can get you right in the nards.” – The Fantasy Footballers
Gus Edwards or Najee Harris 50:18
- Gus Edwards is more likely to score a touchdown. 50:13
- Confidence in Edwards is boosted by the injury to Keaton Mitchell. 50:10
“The player more likely to actually score a touchdown to me is Gus Edwards.” – The Fantasy Footballers
Saquon Barkley or Brandon Iuk 51:16
- The hosts lean towards starting Saquon Barkley. 51:50
- They value Barkley’s known volume over Iuk’s uncertain production. 51:56
“I just want to lean on the known volume of Saquon over Iuk personally.” – The Fantasy Footballers
Jonathan Taylor‘s Injury 53:22
- There is cautious optimism that Jonathan Taylor will play. 53:33
- He will be evaluated on a daily basis. 53:38
“Taylor is progressing well… remains optimism that he can play.” – Shane Stikin
Fantasy Football Community 54:22
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