Fantasy Football Today: "Week 15 Tough Calls, ATL-TB Preview, Fantasy Feud!"

Release Date: December 10, 2025
Hosts/Analysts: Adam Aizer, Dave Richard, Jamey Eisenberg, Heath Cummings

Episode Overview

The FFT crew tackles the most challenging start/sit decisions for Week 15, digs deep into the Atlanta Falcons vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers matchup, and closes things out with a raucous game of Fantasy Feud. With playoffs in full swing, this episode delivers analysis on quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, DST options, and key injury updates—plus candid, practical advice to help fantasy managers survive the trickiest matchups of the year and set their optimal lineups.

Key Topics & Insights

1. Week 15 "Tough Calls" at Quarterback

[05:23 - 13:40]

Quarterbacks Discussed:

• Jacoby Brissett (at HOU)
• Patrick Mahomes (vs. LAC)
• Bo Nix (vs. GB)
• Dak Prescott (vs. MIN)

Main Insights:

• Dak Prescott: Despite Minnesota’s resurgent defense, the group ranks Dak as a consensus top-7 QB (“We might feel a little queasy…but we’re all starting him.” – Heath, 06:16).
• Rest of the Tier:
  • Jamie: Mahomes > Brissett > Nix
  • Dave: Brissett two spots higher than Mahomes, both above Nix
  • No one wants to start Bo Nix unless desperate.
  • Brissett's previously steady production is risky this week: “He has been so awesome...but Houston’s just a different animal right now. They’re destroying offenses.” – Jamey, 09:22.
  • Mahomes’ recent struggles (only one solid outing in the last five); facing an underrated Chargers pass defense. “I am nervous to start Mahomes. I haven’t done the full deep dive yet...but it’s based mostly on track record than anything else at this point.” – Dave, 13:32.
  • Jacoby Brissett is a "sit" for most, with Houston giving up virtually nothing to top QBs this year.

Notable Moment:
The crew debates who would win a 40-yard dash today—Philip Rivers or Adam. Consensus: “I think you would, too.” – Dave, 07:40.

2. Running Back Dilemmas

[15:25 - 27:24]

Backs Debated:

• Deandre Swift (vs. CLE)
• Omarion Hampton (at KC)
• Devin Neal (vs. CAR)
• Ashton Gentry (at PHI)

Main Points:

• Gentry is the most divisive—Heath ranks him top 10 in full PPR (due to pass role), while Dave and Jamie keep him around RB20 or below:
  “I just think the pass volume last week had to do with the Broncos. But for PPR, his role is huge.” – Heath, 20:36
  “He’s just in a piss-poor environment. It really sucks to watch.” – Jamey, 17:31

• Deandre Swift: Solid RB2 but capped upside due to RBBC.
  “You just know what you’re getting...If he scores, he’s going to be amazing. If he doesn’t, he’s going to give you somewhere around 10 PPR points.” – Jamey, 25:51

• Hampton and Neal are playable as RB2/flex, but with clear risk: workload questions for Hampton, matchup-driven ceiling for Neal.

3. Wide Receiver Surprises & Tough Calls

[28:41 - 37:27]

Key Receivers:

• Rashee Rice, Michael Wilson, Christian Watson, Courtland Sutton, Tetaro McMillan

Major Takeaways:

• Michael Wilson: Top 14 consensus if Marvin Harrison Jr. is out, despite tough matchup. “You can’t sit a guy who’s averaging over 30 fantasy points per game in these exact circumstances.” – Adam, 30:14
• Christian Watson: Massive boom-or-bust, usually just four catches per game but highly efficient when he hits; some hosts feel WR24 is “probably too high.” – Heath, 34:49
• Courtland Sutton: Trending up post-bye, 10 targets last week; still hard to trust due to Sean Payton’s unpredictability.
• Group agrees: Wide receiver tiers fall sharply after the top 12-14, making WR3/Flex a minefield this week.

4. Tight Ends and Defense/Special Teams

[37:52 - 42:59]

• Tyler Warren: Start Kincaid, Fannin, Pitts, even Theo Johnson over him.
• DSTs: Denver DST faces the lowest fantasy point offense for DSTs (Green Bay).
  “You can just carry the Broncos—don’t drop the Broncos...But Rams, I don’t want to trust against Detroit.” – Jamey, 41:29

5. Deep Dive Preview: Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

[44:35 - 55:48]

Atlanta:

• Bijean Robinson: Automatic start.
• Kyle Pitts: Consensus top-5 TE, even if London is active.
• Everyone else: Ignore.

Tampa Bay:

• “Bucky Irving’s a must-start.” – Jamey, 46:16; Atlanta run D “abysmal lately.”
• Receivers:
  • “Evans is the steadying force...I think he’s going to hit that intermediate area and that’s where you can win against Atlanta.” – Dave, 50:13
  • Evans = high-volume WR3, Abuka = best low-end WR2, Godwin = low-end flex.
  • Injury returns (Worfs, Evans) crucial for Bucs O.
  • “If Mike Evans doesn’t play, then Abuka is a number two, Godwin is a number three.” – Dave, 54:28

Interesting Stat:
“Ten wide receivers have 83 yards or a touchdown against the Falcons in their last seven games.” – Adam, 44:31

6. Fantasy Feud!

[59:01 - End]

• The hosts face off in a spirited trivia contest.
• Notable categories and answers:
  RBs with 50+ catches: McCaffrey, Gibbs, Bijan, HN, Chase Brown, Kenneth Gainwell.
  WRs, PPR PPG: JSN, Puka, Rashee Rice, George Pickens, Jamar Chase, Drake London.
  Top 5 Christmas Movies (IMDb, 1980 or later): Home Alone, Die Hard, Elf, Christmas Story, Christmas Vacation.

Memorable Banter:
“I mean, you sucked today, Dave.” – Jamey, 67:26
“He hasn’t seen Gremlins, but he’s watched a documentary about it.” – Jamey, 68:14

Notable Quotes by Segment

• On Jacoby Brissett vs. Houston:

  “He’s been heroic for fantasy managers…But Houston’s just a different animal right now.” – Jamey, 09:22

• RB advisory:

  “It’s hard to sit this…because he’s just, he’s done it…But I mean, Houston’s just a different animal right now. Like, they’re destroying offenses.” – Jamey, 10:05

• Deandre Swift talk:

  “I think you just know what you’re getting at this point. So I have Hampton ranked too high…He’s just a number two running back that I think you just know what you’re getting. If he scores, he’s going to be amazing.” – Jamey, 25:51

• On Bucs WRs and Mike Evans:

  “Evans is the steady force...the target share for Evans [was] huge earlier in the year...against zone coverage, that’s a matchup Evans should win.” – Dave, 50:13

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Tough Call QBs: 05:23 – 13:40
• Tough Call RBs: 15:25 – 27:24
• WR/Flex Debates: 28:41 – 37:27
• TE/DST Quick Fire: 37:52 – 42:59
• ATL-TB Game Preview: 44:35 – 55:48
• Fantasy Feud: 59:01 – End

Tone & Style

The hosts blend in-depth, statistics-driven fantasy analysis with friendly banter, self-deprecation, and spirited debates, offering actionable insights and a fun, engaging vibe for dedicated fantasy football fans.

Summary prepared for fantasy managers seeking every edge for Week 15 playoff lineup decisions.