Fantasy Football Today Podcast Summary

Episode: Start or Sit (NFC Home Games) and Thanksgiving Games Recap!
Date: November 28, 2025
Host/Analysts: Adam Aizer, Jamie Eisenberg, Greg, Dave Richard (snap counts), Heath Cummings (rankings references)

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This episode provides a comprehensive recap of the Thanksgiving Day NFL games and an in-depth "Start or Sit" preview for all six NFC home games for the upcoming fantasy football week. The FFT crew, led by Adam and Jamie, break down key injuries, roster dilemmas, and player outlooks with actionable advice for managers heading toward fantasy playoffs.

Episode Breakdown

1. Thanksgiving Game Recaps & Key Takeaways

Green Bay 31, Detroit 24

• Packers: Jordan Love impressed; aggressive play leads to solid fantasy output. "When he is given the opportunities to throw and be aggressive, [Love] can be a good fantasy quarterback." (Jamie, 07:30)
• Christian Watson gaining confidence; could become more reliable.
• Lions: Amon-Ra St. Brown injured (ankle): Out 1-2 weeks, impacts entire offense.
• Jameson Williams’ fantasy value soars in St. Brown's absence: "JMO was started in 67%... seven catches, 144 yards and a touchdown" (Greg, 08:39)
• Jameer Gibbs remains high-upside but volatile.
• David Montgomery delivers thanks to goal line role.

Dallas 31, Kansas City 28

• Cowboys: Javonte Williams’ usage and production remains steady; touchdown-dependent but volume keeps him startable. "He's just a number two running back that you just have to start and take your chances with." (Jamie, 10:53)
• Chiefs: Kareem Hunt split work with Pacheco, needs a TD to produce. Questions linger about trusted starters outside Kelce, Rice.

Cincinnati 32, Baltimore 14

• Bengals: Joe Burrow’s return lights up offense. Chase Brown’s usage dips with Samaje Perine’s return, making him less of a set-and-forget.
• Ravens: Lamar Jackson’s struggles continue: Three straight games without a TD pass (longest career streak). Cited WR/TE mistakes (fumble, dropped TD, questionable OPI) as reasons for a letdown.
• Zay Flowers: "Seven targets... two catches, six yards, a long TD callback, plus a fumble." (Greg, 16:03)

Notable Quote

"Sitting a player who has a huge game is the worst feeling." — Jamie Eisenberg (03:31)

2. Major Thursday Injury Updates (05:13–07:16)

• Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET): Out 1-2 weeks (ankle).
• KC O-line: Josh Simmons (dislocated/broken wrist), Juwan Taylor (elbow), both out; could affect Mahomes’ protection.
• Cowboys: Multiple secondary injuries.
• GB Defense: Devonte Wyatt out indefinitely (ankle).
• Snap Share Trends: More running back splits emerging, e.g., Chase Brown/Samaje Perine (Bengals), Kareem Hunt/Isaiah Pacheco (Chiefs), affecting fantasy floors.

3. News & Notes (19:21–27:25)

• QBs: C.J. Stroud, Aaron Rodgers good to go; Baker Mayfield limited.
• RBs: Trey Benson, Amari Demercado missing practice; update pending for Cardinals backfield.
• WRs: Marvin Harrison Jr. limited, Chris Olave (back) DNP—day-to-day.
• TEs: Dalton Kincaid limited; Chigoziem Okonkwo DNP.
• Several O-lines (MIN, BUF) dealing with injuries impacting skill player prospects.

4. Fantasy Playoffs Structure & Bye Week Impact (FFT Open) (26:16–27:59)

• Reminder: FFT Open playoffs start next week, top four teams per division; #1 seed gets a bye.
• Debate: Is playoff Week 14-bye issue worse than Week 18 rest? “I don’t think so... there will be more than four teams resting players in Week 18.” (Greg, 27:47)

5. Rapid Fire: Start/Sit Questions & Rankings Debate (28:20–41:56)

Key games covered, main dilemmas posed:

Arizona at Tampa Bay

• Can you trust Emeka Egbuka?
  • Treat as low-end WR2; QB and matchup (if Bridgewater starts) are concerns (Jamie, 28:20).

Denver at Washington

• Bo Nix: "This is a get-right game for [Sutton]... but my favorite Bronco is RJ Harvey." (Jamie, 45:51)
• RJ Harvey over multiple backs—confidence in his workhorse status.

Minnesota at Seattle

• Jefferson is the only Viking worth trusting; others unstartable vs. SEA D.
• Ken Walker’s receiving role grows, making him solid RB2.

Rams at Panthers

• Kyron Williams start despite usage trending down. Tedaroa McMillan (CAR) is a high-volume WR2 option in negative script.

Saints at Dolphins

• Must-starts: Devon Achane, Jalen Waddle, Chris Olave, Juwan Johnson ("Juwan Johnson ahead of Otten, Pitts... I believe I have him 6th" — Jamie, 66:03).
• Taysom Hill’s value rises if both Kamara/Neal are out.
• Tua is a fringe starter but excellent “beat the waiver wire” for Week 14.

Falcons at Jets

• Confidence in Breece Hall; Darnell Mooney streamable over Mooney and Mechie/second Cardinals WR.

6. Impact Injuries & Roles to Watch

• Arizona WRs: If Marvin Harrison Jr. returns, Michael Wilson downgrades but remains a potential volume play.
• Cards Backfield: If Benson is out, could open value for Michael Carter or Donovan Knight against a variable TB run D.
• Buccaneers RBs: Bucky Irving (“Low-end RB2/high-flex... I’m starting him.” Jamie, 40:29), but concern over workload after return from injury.
• Washington Offense: All receivers are sits against DEN; lean on running backs only.
• Vikings: Bryson Brosmer at QB means Jefferson is startable on talent/volume alone, but outlook is bleak.
• Panthers Passing Volume: Tedaroa McMillan benefits from negative scripts, becomes WR2 based on share and targets.
• Jets WRs: Metchie, Mooney are extremely thin options; DFS or deep-league darts only.

7. Chat Q&A and Ranking Nuggets

Throughout, the hosts fielded a constant stream of nuanced sit/start questions. Sample insights:

• Michael Wilson vs. Jacoby Myers: If Harrison plays, "I'm going to lean toward the volume of what I think Michael Wilson will still get." (Jamie, 41:47)
• McMillan or Pittman: "McMillan." (Jamie, 64:31)
• RJ Harvey vs. Kyron Williams: "I think I have Kyron one or two spots ahead." (Jamie, 59:22)
• Charbonnet vs. Walker: Walker is preferred due to expanded receiving role.

8. Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "Sitting a player who has a huge game is the worst feeling." (Jamie, 03:31)
• "Jameer Gibbs' game log last seven games... like I don't even know, 11ish points yesterday." (Greg, 08:39)
• "Rico Dowdle... number two running back. I think this is my concern with the Panthers as well... market correction after last week" (Jamie, 61:57)
• "If Baker Mayfield plays, where would you rank him? Outside the top 12. I can't trust him." (Jamie, 38:12)
• On Breece Hall: "Someone’s going to have a hard time sitting." (Greg, 31:54)

9. Actionable Insights

• Monitor Friday Practice Reports for Cardinals and Bucs RBs/WRs.
• If Marvin Harrison Jr. active, Wilson remains flex play. Without Harrison, Wilson is a must start.
• Kyron Williams, Tedaroa McMillan, RJ Harvey, Breece Hall—lock them in for volume, accept floor risk.
• Avoid Commanders WRs and TE Zach Ertz (risk of total offensive collapse).
• TE Streamers: Juwan Johnson over Otten, Pitts, & potentially Waller if Olave is out.
• DSTs: Cardinals D worth a play if Bridgewater starts for Bucs; Dolphins DST a top add this week and a stash for Week 14.

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [03:31] "What's a worse feeling—starting a dud or sitting a star?"
• [05:13] Thursday injuries and snap count fallout
• [07:30] Thanksgiving game takeaways
• [19:21] News & Notes / Practice updates
• [28:20] Game-by-game rapid fire start/sit
• [41:47] Start/sit debates: Michael Wilson vs. Jacoby Myers
• [61:42] Tedaroa McMillan usage and Panthers outlook
• [65:47] Saints at Dolphins: starters, TE decisions
• [74:05] Falcons at Jets: low-value WR/TE plays, deep league options

Tone & Style

• Conversational, opinionated, supportive—hosts interact like “buddies” but back takes with clear stats.
• Some self-deprecation and listener engagement (“I wish I had something smart to say about Sutton, but I really don’t.” — Greg, 46:19).
• Frequent, rapid Q&A with actionable, flexible advice for all league depths.

TL;DR — Key Weekly Advice

• Injuries open up must-play volume for secondary WRs (DET, ARI).
• Volume RBs like Kyron, Harvey, and Hall are must-start even if TD-dependent.
• Taysom Hill, Juwan Johnson streamers if Kamara/Olave miss.
• QB streamer priority: Darnold > Tua for most, but stash Tua now for next week's byes.
• Monitor Arizona and Tampa injury news, especially for late swaps.
• Avoid the Washington pass game, even with McLaurin back.
• Dolphins DST is a great pickup for this and next week’s matchups.

For full rankings or personalized advice, check Sunday’s live stream (YouTube.com/fantasyfootballtoday). Playoffs are approaching—monitor injuries and depth charts closely over the weekend!