Fantasy Football Today – Mailbag & Fantasy Cops! (11/29/25)
Hosts: Adam Aizer, Jamey Eisenberg, Dan Schneier
Date: November 29, 2025
Theme: Answering listener fantasy football questions and resolving wild league disputes in “Fantasy Cops” style
Episode Overview
This lively episode of Fantasy Football Today dives into a massive listener mailbag, providing advice on start/sit dilemmas, trade advice, and waiver pickups as the fantasy football playoffs approach. The show also features one of the all-time great “Fantasy Cops” segments, where the hosts judge and dissect real-life league disputes and commissioner controversies sent in by the audience. The hosts banter about Thanksgiving meals, debate quarterback arm talent, and joke about movies and TV preferences, keeping the tone fun and engaging.
Main Discussion Points
1. Thanksgiving Banter & Food Takes (02:17–04:28)
- Adam and Jamey share favorite Thanksgiving dishes; Dan jumps in with controversial food opinions.
- Jamey: Only takes dark meat, skips the white: "No white meat, though. I'm done with the white meat." (04:04)
- Sides are king; raves over his sister-in-law’s stuffing and sweet potato casserole.
- Adam jokes about using Breathe Right strips to maximize “food aromas.”
2. Fantasy Football Mailbag: Start/Sit, Waiver, and Trade Questions (06:09 – 30:44; key segments below)
Sample Questions and Advice:
- Sit 1: Courtland Sutton, Deebo Samuel, Marvin Harrison Jr., Michael Wilson
- Jamey: Sit Deebo (06:38)
- QB Start: Tua vs. Jets, Brissette vs. Rams, Jordan Love vs. Bears, Trevor Lawrence vs. Colts
- Jamie and Dan: Lean Love, but Lawrence could be sneaky; Brissette also has volume upside. (07:52)
- WR: Sutton or Franklin this week?
- Dan: Lean Franklin for safety, but Sutton has high upside. Jamie agrees, especially in full PPR. (08:14)
- DST: Falcons (vs. Jets) or Dolphins (vs. Saints)?
- Jamie: Dolphins slightly preferred due to home matchup and 2-week upside (10:14)
- Survivor Pick: Dolphins vs. Saints or Jaguars vs. Titans?
- Dan/Jamie: Lean Dolphins; prefer to avoid divisional road games (10:39)
- Devonta Smith or wait for Marvin Harrison Jr./Michael Wilson?
- Dan: Start Devonta, trust the bird in hand (09:43)
General Advice:
- Trust the volume; err on the side of safety as playoffs approach.
- Monitor late-week injury news, especially with key rookies like Marvin Harrison Jr.
3. Roster Construction & Commissioner Tactics (13:08–14:23)
- Dan brags about beating Jamie badly in two leagues last week. Adam pushes back: “People hate it when you brag. Just stop. I have to keep assuring people Dan is just playing a character.” (13:35)
- General advice: “Have fun—ribbing is part of fantasy.”
4. Weather Watch (14:45)
- Adam summarizes upcoming “bad weather” games; worst is projected as SF at CLE (20+ mph winds).
- “It’s not a great weather weekend as Dan was alluding to. So it’s not bad though…”
5. QB Arm Strength Debate (22:28–26:13)
- Adam’s “crazy take”: Caleb Williams has the best arm in the NFL.
- Jamie: “If we’re talking pure velocity…Herbert, Williams, and Josh Allen are top 3. Mahomes’ arm talent is still amazing, but velocity isn’t what it was.”
- Dan: “If Mahomes wanted to dial it up, he’ll dial it up. But Williams consistently rips it.”
- Jamie: “Mahomes is still the king of trajectory, touch, and pace, but Williams throws a flat laser.”
- Notable Quote: “It looks faster for Williams because he throws such a flat ball. That’s not necessarily a good thing.” (25:54)
Fantasy Cops Segment (36:33–62:19)
1. Commissioner Gone Rogue (from Andrew) (37:24)
Case Details:
- An inactive owner pays league dues in Week 11.
- Commissioner (in 1st place) adds himself as co-owner on inactive team, sets lineups, trades himself players.
- Jamie: “This is essentially—the commissioner is playing two teams. I’ve never seen it before.” (39:57)
- Verdict: Reverse the trade, commissioner banned from future commish duties. “This person can never be the commissioner ever again.”
2. Laporta Waiver Disaster (from Aaron in Windsor ON) (43:56)
Case Details:
- Dynasty league. A team (out of playoff hunt) randomly drops Sam LaPorta, a top young TE.
- No waiver period set; he’s picked up minutes later by just one attentive manager.
- Jamie/Adam: “The integrity of the league is at stake here.”
- Verdict: Obvious settings mistake—Laporta should be returned to original team.
3. Settings Snafu with Return Yards (from Michael) (46:41)
- League discovers their commission set “kick return yardage” at .1 per yard, vastly impacting scores and strategies.
- Correction mid-season reverses several win/loss outcomes; one owner (Kyle) rage-quits.
- Dan: “Kyle, stop being a baby. Otherwise, see you later.”
- Jamie: “Sounds like people noticed and took advantage, but once corrected, it’s unfortunate but correct.”
4. Commissioner Processing Trades Last-Minute & Gaslighting (from Ian) (51:13)
Case Details:
- Trade accepted Friday; not processed until minutes before Sunday kickoff.
- Commissioner refuses to alert participant/trade partner, then insults, threatens to kick him from league when he requests to fix his new lineup.
- Jamie: “This is one of the worst people I’ve ever encountered in Fantasy Cops…”
- Dan: “This commissioner sucks. Yes, you have a responsibility to notify owners when trades process late.”
5. Off-Topic: Is a Stadium a Building? (just for laughs and running jokes) (33:40)
- Dan: “I can’t wait to hear you flip-flop on this one, Adam.”
- Jamie: “I don’t think a building needs a roof. I think a building needs walls.”
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On Start/Sit Dilemmas:
- Jamie: “Devonta Smith. Don’t wait and risk it with Marvin Harrison Jr.” (09:43)
- Dan: “Brissette could be good too—Brams could put up points, so we might see more volume.” (08:06)
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On Commissioner Ethics:
- Jamie: “This is the worst one we ever had. This is—this is the worst one. Oh my gosh.” (38:58)
- Adam: “It’s obviously insane behavior.”
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On Arm Talent:
- Adam: “Williams, if he's accurate—sometimes he makes these throws on the run across his body that just—no, yeah, that’s—it’s crazy.” (25:27)
- Jamie: “Mahomes still has the best ‘arm talent’—not just velocity. Caleb’s actual throws look different because it’s so flat.”
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On Banter & Joy of the Show:
- Jamie: “Literally getting to do this show. That’s 100% my favorite thing about this job.” (56:27)
- Dan: “I’ll sit there and stare at the comments. I think you guys are hilarious. Our audience is the best part.” (57:14)
- Adam: “The mailbag is my favorite. And I also miss holidays…but there’s plenty of great things about what we do.” (59:23)
Fun Side Tangents
- Rocky Movie Debate: Jamie has never seen Rocky or many classic action films, leading Dan and Adam to express disbelief and recommend it as a “rite of passage.”
- Thanksgiving Leftovers: Jamie shows off his fridge and declares a “no diet weekend.”
- “Who has the best arm—Adam, Dan, or Jamie?”
- Jamie: “Might be Jamie. I don’t know. I can’t throw a football well—tore something years ago.”
- Wisecracks about “auto quarterback” and childhood football mishaps.
Timestamps for Key Segments
- [02:17] Thanksgiving food/banter
- [06:09] Mailbag – First start/sit questions
- [22:28] Caleb Williams/Arm Strength Debate
- [36:33] Fantasy Cops segment begins
- [37:24] Rogue commissioner story
- [43:56] LaPorta dropped for free in dynasty
- [46:41] Waiver yardage settings disaster
- [51:13] Gaslighting commissioner over trade
- [56:26] Favorite things about the job / podcasting
- [62:16+] Aftershow banter, miscellaneous chat
Summary
This episode offers a packed, rapid-fire mix of actionable fantasy football advice and community-fueled fun. The mailbag segment covers tough roster decisions, while the Fantasy Cops entries showcase some of the most egregious and entertaining league controversies ever seen on the show. The hosts’ chemistry, running jokes, pop culture tangents, and obvious love for fantasy football make this a must-listen, especially for long-time fans. The episode is crowned by a consensus: “Maybe the best Fantasy Cops we’ve ever had.”
If You Only Listen to ONE Segment:
Check out the Fantasy Cops from [36:33] to [62:19] for hilarious, jaw-dropping league drama and classic reactions from the hosts.