Fantasy Football Today (FFT) — Week 15 Recap: Trevor Lawrence, Patrick Mahomes, RB Injuries, TreVeyon Henderson & More
Date: December 15, 2025
Hosts: Adam Aizer, Heath Cummings, Jamey Eisenberg, Dave Richard
Episode Focus: Comprehensive recap of Week 15 Fantasy Football action, including analysis of key player performances, significant injuries (notably Patrick Mahomes), waiver wire pickups, winners and losers, and playoff outlooks.
Episode Overview
This episode delivers an in-depth breakdown of crucial Week 15 NFL action as it pertains to fantasy football, with a strong focus on emerging player trends, jaw-dropping and disappointing performances, and the mounting impact of injuries. The hosts offer rapid analysis, actionable advice, and plenty of banter, aiming to help listeners survive and thrive in the fantasy playoffs.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
Biggest Winners and Losers
[04:09]
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Winner – TreVeyon Henderson (RB, Patriots)
- Broke out with 14 carries, 148 yards, 2 TDs, plus receiving work.
- “He tried to win the dang game by himself. Just phenomenal. Two long touchdown runs, looking like the player we thought he was.” – Heath Cummings (04:12)
- Only the second player in NFL history with two games of 2+ TD runs of 50+ yards in a single season.
- Outlook: RB2, even in a committee. Faces Baltimore next: “We’ll start him as an RB2.” – Heath (05:44)
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Winner – Trevor Lawrence (QB, Jaguars)
- Scored the most fantasy points of any player this year in Week 15.
- “Must start QB… He made a throw today… rolled to his left, threw on the run, down the sideline, hit him in stride, got hit as he threw. It was a great play.” – Adam (07:01)
- Caution for his next matchup (@Denver), but the long-term trend is bullish.
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Losers – Joe Burrow (QB, Bengals) & Stefon Diggs (WR, Bills)
- Burrow: "He looked miserable out there... looks like he wants the season to end." – Jamie (08:32)
- Diggs: "Three weeks now of just him being completely terrible...I don't know how you could feel comfortable starting him against Baltimore next weekend." – Jamie (09:32)
- Burrow’s own words: “I think this is one of the worst games that I’ve played. I’m honest with myself.” – relayed by Adam (09:10)
Major Injury Updates
[11:11]
- Patrick Mahomes (QB, Chiefs) — Torn ACL
- Out for the season. Gardner Minshew takes over.
- “Rest of the way for the Chiefs who have been eliminated from the playoffs.” – Adam (03:59)
- Fantasy fallout: “It’ll be good for Kelce, and you’re gonna start Rashee Rice... Chiefs running backs? Avoid.” – Heath (11:40)
- Other injuries:
- Donovon Knight, Woody Marks, RJ Harvey, Devin Neal (RBs) — Various injuries with waiver implications.
- Christian Watson, Tyquan Thornton (WRs), and Puka Nacua (temporary cramps).
- Micah Parsons (DAL), Christian Watson (GB) both with serious injuries.
Waiver Wire & Emerging Pickups
[20:08]
- Headliners:
- Gardner Minshew: Plug-and-play QB in Superflex/2QB formats.
- Colby Parkinson (TE, Rams): “Must-add if Davante Adams is out.” – Jamie (20:23)
- Cardinals RBs (Michael Carter & D’Mercado): Monitor injury news.
- Matthew Golden, Jalen Coker, DonTayvion Wicks, etc.: Deeper league adds for WR needy teams.
Notable Quotes & Banter
Trevor Lawrence’s Ascendence
- “You got to wait on these guys for six years. You never know when they’re going to finally reach their potential. And Trevor Lawrence has come into his own.” – Heath (06:51)
Injury Reactions & Fantasy Outlook
- “The season isn’t the only thing that falls apart by midseason...I’m like an old lineman but without the workout plan.” – Jamie (Opening banter)
- “Kelce might still be okay. You’re gonna start Rashee Rice, and you don’t want to start any Chiefs running back anyway.” – Heath (11:40)
The Frustration (and Comedy) of Lineup Decisions
- “If the guy you sit scores 20 more than the guy you start and you lose by less than 20, you feel bad about it. That’s the way this game works.” – Heath (07:47)
- [On Ken Walker]: “Again, 1.9 yards per carry, looked absolutely awful...I don’t know what’s happening with Ken Walker or why any human being would be optimistic about starting him in fantasy.” – Dave (27:14)
Timestamps for Crucial Segments
- [03:02] – Show proper begins; preview of episode focus.
- [04:09] – Big winners: TreVeyon Henderson highlighted.
- [06:08] – Trevor Lawrence as week’s top scorer.
- [08:16] – Losers: Stefon Diggs & Joe Burrow dissected.
- [11:11] – Huge injury news: Mahomes, Parsons, running backs.
- [14:07] – RB injury rundown, waiver/contingency chatter.
- [16:23] – Woody Marks "fumble-TD" scoring controversy explained.
- [20:08] – Early Waiver Wire preview with injury fallout.
- [22:31+] – Winners: Jacoby Brissette, C.J. Stroud, Jalen Hurts, DeAndre Swift, Tyrone Tracy Jr.
- [26:57] – Losers: Ken Walker, Isaiah Likely, Breece Hall, Quinchon Judkins.
- [32:25] – RB Opportunity Shuffle: Usage and trust discussions.
- [37:16]+ – Game-by-game breakdowns for every major matchup, with fantasy takeaways.
Game-by-Game Highlights
(Selected Key Entries — more covered during episode)
Houston 40, Arizona 20
- CJ Stroud shines as a potential injury replacement– “Could be a fantasy starter if Woody Marks is hurt.” – Dave (24:04)
Buffalo 35, New England 31
- TreVeyon Henderson & Rhamondre Stevenson: “One’s an RB2, the other’s a flex” — Heath (43:32)
Baltimore 24, Cincinnati 0
- Lamar Jackson: Efficient real-life game, fantasy frustration: “I don’t think you should go, I have to sit Lamar Jackson next week.” – Adam (29:10)
- Cincinnati RB split (Chase Brown/Samaje Perine): Leaning Brown as RB2, but murky. – Dave (45:20)
Chargers 16, Chiefs 12
- Gardner Minshew in and Mahomes out: Start Kelce and Rice, avoid KC RBs. – Heath (11:52)
Philadelphia 31, Las Vegas 0
- DeVonta Smith & Eagles Stars: "Next week could be amazing for them" (vs. Washington) – Jamie (52:10)
Other Notables:
- Washington RBs (Croskey Merritt): Not repeatable; “Best matchup ever” was Giants (53:38)
- David Montgomery/Blake Corum split: Montgomery is "non-PPR king," Corum closing the gap (66:28)
- Trey McBride as Fantasy MVP: “He’s been probably better than any wide receiver since Jacoby Brissette has taken over.” – Adam (38:27)
Memorable Moments and Fun
- On Jerry Jeudy: “Jerry Jeudy is the worst football player in the NFL.” – Heath (56:02)
- On the hypothetical island: “Jerry Jeudy’s going to catch neither coconuts nor prey because he can’t catch anything.” – Heath (61:48)
- Adam's hair: “Adam, by the way, hair looks really good today.” – Jamie (12:53)
- Dan vs. Rocky movie running joke, “Dan drawing Wandale’s routes in the sand” ([65:28] & [65:05])
- Dynamic chat banter/inside jokes throughout, especially regarding fantasy pain points and setting lineups.
Actionable Advice
- Waiver wire priorities: Minshew, Parkinson, Carter/Demercado, Coker, Brissette—even for fantasy playoffs.
- Next week’s tough calls: Start Trevor Lawrence only if desperate; downgrade KC RBs, consider fading Ken Walker and Quinchon Judkins.
- Monitor injuries: Many playoff teams will swing based on RB news—watch updates on Woody Marks, RJ Harvey, Jaden Reed, Puka Nacua, and more.
- Streaming TE play: Colby Parkinson and others emerge as key late-season plays if thin at the position.
- Don’t panic on stars after down games: Emphasis on player process over short-term results (e.g., Lamar Jackson).
Final Words
This high-energy, information-packed recap combines sharp fantasy insight with humor, delivering takeaways for every competitive playoff manager. Stay tuned for Beyond the Box Score, Waiver Wire Tuesday, and keep an eye on breaking news to optimize your roster heading into Week 16.