Week 10 Matchups + Turtle Up, Wheel of Shame

Summary:

Recap of last night’s game 01:26

• The hosts promise to keep the recap of last night’s game as brief as possible.
• Deontre Foreman had a significant impact on the game, scoring the only offensive touchdown.
• DJ Moore and Cole Kmet had solid performances, with 9 and 7 targets respectively.

“As little recap of last night’s game as possible, we promise you that. That is our commitment to you. There’s only one thing.” “It was Deontre Foreman.” “Nine targets for DJ Moore, seven for Colcomette.” “But they, you know, when you end five for, you know, 58, five and for 45 that’s like.”

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Discussion on Chuba Hubbard and the Panthers 02:37

• Chuba Hubbard disappointed in last night’s game, but still had some PPR value due to his involvement in the passing game.
• The Panthers’ performance indicates that they may have the number one overall pick in the upcoming draft.
• Bryce Young, the Panthers’ quarterback, is being criticized for his performance and lack of supporting weapons.

“You were not happy if you started Chuba Hubbard.” “I think the Panthers will 100% have the number one pick.” “They’re going to need to spend a little bit of money to get this boy some weapons.” “Bryce Young is fine in the pocket, but when he’s on the move, there is no pocket.” “I think Bryce Young is going to develop, but I’m worried.” “The Panthers’ leadership made comments about not needing wide receivers because of Bryce Young‘s accuracy.”

Bryce Young‘s development and comparison to Jordan Love 06:24

• Bryce Young is expected to have more opportunities to develop as the quarterback for the Panthers, while there is uncertainty about Jordan Love‘s future with the Packers.
• Some believe Jordan Love is currently the better quarterback, but Bryce Young has potential and a longer-term opportunity.

“Bryce Young will have all the time.” “Bryce Young is the quarterback for the Panthers for the foreseeable future.” “I think Jordan Love is a better quarterback today.”

Shout-outs and upcoming show highlights 06:54

• Shout-out to the show’s writing staff and producers for their contributions.
• Mention of the fantasy face-off and the upcoming wheel of shame segment.

“Huge shout out to everybody that put together show 1500 yesterday.” “We have a ton of matchups today. We have the fantasy face off and the wheel of shame.”

Great insights into the recap of last night’s game, the concerns with Bryce Young‘s development, and the potential number one pick for the Panthers.

Show Giveaway and News 08:19

• Every week on Friday, a $100 gift card to fantasychamps.com is given away to a supporter of the show at jointhefoot.com.
• Yesterday’s winner is DD711.
• Alec Pierce has been playing almost every snap, despite having minimal production.
• Jamar Chase is expected to return to practice, while T Higgins is labeled as week to week.
• Robert Woods has returned to practice, potentially impacting Noah Brown‘s fantasy value.
• Debo Samuel and David Montgomery both practiced in full and are marked as healthy.

“Alec Pierce is playing basically every snap of the game in every game that he plays.”

“I think Brock Purdy is a much better play this week.”

Dino League Matchup 15:30

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• The speaker mentions being in the Dino League and anticipates playing against his opponent.
• The opponent has been limited in practice for the past two weeks.
• However, this week the opponent is fully ready to play.
• Despite being ready, the opponent has not received any snaps or carries in the previous games.

“Players like Ken Walker, who were top tier, top five options, are the most difficult to navigate for fantasy players.”

Start/Sit Decisions 22:38

• The hosts discuss their confidence in making start/sit decisions for fantasy players.
• They mention that they trust their judgment based on their knowledge of the game.

“And it’s because I know.”

MVP Odds 22:52

• The hosts mention that the MVP odds were released.
• They talk about the names that are usually considered for the MVP title: Burrow, Mahomes, Allen, Hertz, and others.
• One of the hosts expresses their belief that Miles Garrett, a defensive player, should be considered one of the most valuable players in the NFL.

“And to me, you know, it’s hard for me to say that Miles Garrett is not the most valuable player in the NFL.”

Ravens vs. Browns Matchup 23:30

• One of the hosts expresses surprise at the point spread for the Ravens vs. Browns game.
• They mention that the Browns have been supported by their defense throughout the season, despite some quarterback injuries.
• The hosts discuss the recent performance of the Ravens, mentioning their inconsistency in terms of fantasy output.

“I’m a little surprised Baltimore’s given, you know, 22 and a half points against the Cleveland defense, but they’ve also been kind of a machine right now.”

Running Backs in the Ravens vs. Browns Game 23:59

• The hosts discuss the running backs on both teams’ struggles due to the tough matchup.
• They mention Gus Edwards, Justice Hill, and Keaton Mitchell as the running backs to consider.
• One host advises caution and suggests benching Gus Edwards if better options are available.
• They also mention Keaton Mitchell‘s limited practice due to a hamstring injury.

“Like how do you take a guy who’s been the running back six, running back one, running back seven the last three weeks and possibly bench him.”

Avoiding Running Backs in This Game 24:58

• The hosts advise avoiding all the running backs in the Ravens vs. Browns game if possible.
• They mention the difficulty of predicting which running back will have a productive game.
• One host suggests Jerome Ford as the most favorable option if forced to start a running back from either team.

“I would avoid all the running backs in this game. If I had to start one, I would pick Jerome Ford of both teams.”

Confidence in Browns Offensive Players 26:25

• One host expresses confidence in starting Amari Cooper from the Browns, despite the tough matchup against the Ravens.
• They mention the strong connection between Dak Prescott and Amari Cooper.
• They advise avoiding all the wideouts on the Ravens’ side.

“You have to play Amari Cooper from the Browns. You play Mark Andrews from the Ravens.”

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Kyler Murray‘s Return 28:17

• The hosts discuss the breaking news that Kyler Murray will start in the Falcons vs. Cardinals game.
• They mention the importance of this moment for Kyler Murray to define himself as a professional quarterback.
• They talk about the potential impact on Hollywood Brown, Trey McBride, and James Conner‘s performance in the Cardinals’ offense.

“The advantage that let them do a one and eight season has evaporated. He needs to get the clown show out of his personality… This is the moment for Kyler Murray from now until the end of the season to define himself as a professional quarterback.”

Kyler Murray‘s Consistency Concerns 29:46

• Jason has an optimistic outlook on starting Kyler Murray this week against Atlanta.
• However, the speaker disagrees and is not confident enough to play him.
• They acknowledge Murray’s talent and weapons but express uncertainty about his performance.

“It’s just a tough situation, and you know, Jason has tremendous confidence this week against Atlanta. I am not there. I am not willing to play him this week.”

Comparing Kyler Murray to Other Quarterback Options 30:20

• The speaker has other quarterbacks, including Allen, Burrow, Lamar, Herbert, and Goff, ranked above Kyler Murray.
• They mention being open to taking a chance on Brock Purdy and advise considering him for those in need of high upside.

“I got Allen, Burrow, Lamar, Herbert, Goff. I have all those guys in front of Kyler, but other than that, I would take the chance like Brock Purdy is I like Brock Purdy this week.”

Running Expectations for Kyler Murray and the Cardinals 31:54

• Kyler Murray is expected to run, and his rushing line for week one is set at 26.5 yards.
• The Cardinals have a good matchup for running quarterbacks against Atlanta.
• The return of key players like James Conner and Hollywood Brown, along with a home game, adds to the Cardinals’ energy and potential.

“And I think Kyler is going to run. I mean, his sportsbook line of rushing in week one is 26.5 rushing yards…So you’ve got the weapons coming back. James Conner will be out there. Hollywood will be out there…the kind of energy will be with the Cardinals.”

Taylor Heinicke‘s Potential and the Cardinals’ Defense 34:24

• The speaker considers Taylor Heineke a desperation streamer and does not see much ceiling for him.
• The Cardinals’ defense has been effective against tight ends but struggles against wide receivers.
• Drake London, who is the speaker’s start of the week, is expected to benefit from this matchup.

“Taylor Heineke, throwing two touchdowns, seems long odds to me…So Drake London to me, I know he’s your start of the week. I think he’s an excellent play…The Cardinals under this new coaching staff have been pretty good against the tight position, very bad at wide receiver.”

Detroit Lions vs. Los Angeles Chargers 36:12

• The Detroit Lions, with a record of 6-2, are facing the 4-4 Los Angeles Chargers.
• Andy expresses uncertainty about Kyler’s return, prompting a discussion about whether to play Trey McBride in the lineup.
• Trey McBride is seen as a viable option despite the team’s weak offensive line and coming off an ACL injury.
• Jason attempts to deduce Andy’s strategy, highlighting the popularity of Ferguson as a top tight end option.
• The matchup between the Lions and Chargers is analyzed, with notes on the teams’ records and the DK Sportsbook line.

“He’s, when you don’t have an offensive line and you have a guy that’s coming off an ACL and you have a tight end out there on every single play.” 36:30

“I’m not bullish on Josh Reynolds as like, oh, you got to pick him up and play him. But for a guy that could be on the waiver wire that I think is a fine start…” 39:22

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David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs 36:19

• The importance of playing David Montgomery and Jermair Gibbs is emphasized due to their consistent performance.
• The thin wide receiver room of the Lions leads to relying on players like La Porta and Gibbs.

“Monty Gibbs, La Porta Brown.” 39:06

Jameson Williams and the Detroit-Chargers Game 41:00

• Jameson Williams‘ limited playing time and disappointing performance make him an unlikely choice for DFS lineups.
• The Chargers’ offensive struggles and limited touchdown output since losing Mike Williams are noted.

“I don’t think it should be underestimated. Like if Quge can’t perform, they were getting production out of Joshua Palmer for that brief moment in time. Now you have two wide receivers out and like Quinten Johnson and Jaylen Guiton not fixing that.” 41:36

New York Giants vs. Dallas Cowboys 41:49

• The New York Giants with a 2-7 record are up against the Dallas Cowboys with a 5-3 record.
• The large 17-point spread and lack of solutions at the quarterback position for the Giants are highlighted.

“Did we hear anything?… No, there are no solutions.” 42:43