Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry

Episode: Week 13 Love/Hate
Date: November 26, 2025
Hosts: Matthew Berry, Jay Croucher, Conor Rogers

Main Theme & Purpose

This episode is the Week 13 “Love/Hate” breakdown, where Matthew Berry and co-hosts rank and deeply analyze players for the pivotal Thanksgiving fantasy football slate and beyond. The hosts focus on key start/sit decisions, highlight standout running backs and pass-catchers, and engage the community with their signature blend of statistical insight, humor, and audience interaction. Notably, this week features deep dives into players like TreVeyon Henderson, Travis Etienne Jr., Davante Adams, and Patrick Mahomes, as well as classic banter about fantasy traditions and infamous Thanksgiving foods.

Show Structure & Key Discussion Points

1. Setting the Thanksgiving Mood & Community Shoutouts

• Timeframe: [00:56]–[05:54]
  • The hosts reflect on Thanksgiving traditions, bond over their supportive YouTube chat regulars, and poke fun at show attire and personalities.
  • Quote (Berry, 04:14):
    "I have to tell you all legitimately, and I do stuff on Reddit and blah, blah, blah. I have to tell you legitimately, the regulars and the chat on our YouTube show is the most supportive, the most kind, the funniest group I have ever been around."

2. Running Backs: Week 13 Love/Hate

A. Love List

• TreVeyon Henderson (NE) vs. NYG

  • [06:18–07:41]
  • Rationale: Out-snapped Stevenson, handled majority touches, faces Giants D allowing 6.2 YPC to RBs—the worst in NFL.
  • Berry:
    "We've always known the skill, we've always known the explosiveness... The questions... can he handle pass protection, can he handle a big workload? And it seems like he's answered both those questions." [06:58]

• Derrick Henry vs. Bengals

  • [08:07–08:49]
  • Jay calls Cincinnati’s defense “historic,” best matchup to revive any RB's fantasy stock.

• Travis Etienne Jr. vs. Titans

  • [08:54–10:15]
  • Workhorse: 18+ touches over last 4, most red zone touches since Week 9. Tennessee a great matchup.

• Others Getting Votes

  • Jalen Warren, RJ Harvey, Ken Walker III.
  • Berry: RJ Harvey is "a top 20 play against your commanders, Conor." [11:18]

B. Hate List

• Quinshon Judkins vs. 49ers

  • [12:50–13:53]
  • No passing game value, bad O-line, only 8 receiving yards over his last 6 games. Facing a daunting 49ers D.

• Arizona Cardinals Backfield

  • [14:51–15:31]
  • Jay: “I don't want any part of any Cardinals running back against Tampa Bay."

3. Wide Receivers: Love/Hate

A. Love List

• Davante Adams vs. Panthers

  • [16:03–17:01]
  • Top 12 WR in 4 of past 5, heavy end zone usage.

• Christian Watson vs. Lions ([17:01–17:36])

  • Jay notes Watson "looks healthier, more explosive," making him Green Bay's primary deep threat.

• Michael Wilson vs. Buccaneers ([17:36–19:46])

  • Top 10 WR performances, huge target share. Discussion on whether this is for real or just a product of QB and situation.
  • Berry on Wilson:
    "Michael Wilson top five interview for me, like one of the greatest kids you'll ever... just loved, loved the kid." [19:28]

• Others: Jacoby Myers (vs. TEN), Courtland Sutton, Khalil Shakir, Xavier Worthy, Juwan Johnson.

B. Hate List

• Jordan Addison vs. Seahawks ([28:36–29:56])

  • Five straight games with under 50 yards; bad QB play, low team total.
  • Berry:
    "Jordan Addison is WR55 on points per game since Week 8." [28:43]
  • Side talk: Would you rather have Justin Jefferson or Wandale Robinson rest of season? Hosts lean toward Wandale in PPR formats due to QB woes.

• Jauan Jennings vs. Browns ([31:46–32:11])

  • Too many mouths to feed in SF, plus toughest opponent for skill players.

4. Quarterbacks: Love/Hate

A. Love List

• Patrick Mahomes vs. Cowboys ([32:11–33:57])

  • Massive Thanksgiving stage; only one QB failed to hit 17.7 points vs. DAL all year.
  • Berry:
    "Eight of the 11 quarterbacks to face the Cowboys have scored 23 or more fantasy points..." [33:26]

• Jordan Love vs. Lions

  • Jay’s favorite streamer, “he’s going to have to throw it... and was fantastic” when put in that position.

• Dak Prescott vs. Chiefs ([35:05–35:59])

  • Hot hand of fantasy QBs; high game total.

• Others: Bo Nix (@ Washington), Jacoby Brissett (vs. Bucs). Both have favorable matchups.

B. Hate List

• Daniel Jones vs. Texans ([37:12–38:25])

  • Houston stifling QBs all season, Jones isn't fully healthy.
  • Jay:
    "Every single third down, Daniel Jones is throwing with his weight falling behind him. He's not stepping into any throws..." [37:48]

• Caleb Williams vs. Eagles ([39:00–39:26])

  • Chicago faces real defenses; Eagles should “be angry” after previous week’s collapse.

5. Notable Banter & Memorable Moments

• Running Jokes & Community Love

  • The cast jokes about co-host Jay's lack of online emotional resonance, the grim fate of turkeys, and their very active chat regulars.
  • “I have personality. That's pretty much all I've got. Personality and people like me.” – Berry [02:44]
  • Ongoing jokes about classic Thanksgiving foods, strong anti-yam and anti-cranberry sauce takes. ([43:46–44:01])

• Creative Nicknames & Storytelling

  • “King Tutankhamun” discussed as a playful nickname for a developing player.
  • Preemptive nicknames: "If there's anything this show does, it plans nicknames." – Conor [10:36]

• Podcast Chemistry

  • Jay and Berry teasing each other about fashion and fantasy prowess.
  • Berry: “I spilled it. I took a sip and it just spilled... I’m a disaster. I’m a hopeless disaster.” [30:50]

6. Timestamps for Featured Segments

| Segment | Time (MM:SS) | |-----------------------------------------------|---------------| | Thanksgiving opening, traditions, community | 00:56–05:54 | | RB Love/Hate: Henderson, Henry, Etienne, etc. | 06:18–12:09 | | WR Love List: Adams, Watson, Wilson, etc. | 16:03–21:28 | | WR Hate List: Addison, Jennings | 28:43–32:11 | | QB Ranks: Mahomes, Love, Dak, Nix, Brissett | 32:11–36:39 | | QB Hate: Daniel Jones, Caleb Williams | 37:12–39:39 | | Community Q&A and Power Rankings | 45:21–50:12 | | Fun banter and end-of-show pickup lines | 53:06–54:47 |

7. Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Berry’s Thanksgiving Table:
  "We have a big island that fits everyone. No kids table. It's spill proof." [12:28]
• On the Giants’ defense:
  Kjema89: "The giants can't stop a parked car." [12:44]
• Berry’s Michael Wilson Insight:
  "Michael Wilson top five interview for me, like one of the greatest kids you'll ever... just loved, loved the kid." [19:28]
• Berry on Sutton:
  "...if he scores a touchdown he's become a touchdown dependent tight end. Except he plays wide receiver." [28:00]
• Jay on Daniel Jones’ struggles:
  "Every single third down, Daniel Jones is throwing with his weight falling behind him..." [37:48]

8. Closing Community Q&A / Rapid-Fire Advice

• Start/Sit Dilemmas ([45:47–47:20])
  • Sutton is a locked-in starter against WAS (Berry loves the deep ball matchup).
  • Recommend either Javonte or Jameson Williams (“the upside” in a likely shootout).
• Defense Streaming Playoff Strategy ([48:41–50:12])
  • Saints D suggested as a playoff stash for a strong schedule (Panthers, Jets, Titans).

9. Podcast Tone & Style

The episode is an energetic mix of sharp fantasy insights, stat-backed advice, quick-witted banter, and crowd-sourced chat shoutouts. The hosts maintain humor but provide actionable recommendations based on matchup data, usage trends, and player situations. Listeners get both a strategic fantasy advantage and a sense of being part of a welcoming, joke-filled football family.

Final Thought from Berry:
“We are so thankful and grateful for all of you... for Jay and Connor, I’m Matthew. Much love. Peace.” [55:46]

Perfect for: Fantasy managers seeking Thanksgiving week start/sit clarity, clever analysis, and a lively community feel.
Skip to: [06:18] for player analysis, [16:03] for WRs, [32:11] for QBs, [45:21] onwards for live Q&A.