Fantasy Footballers Podcast Summary

“Breakout Picks + MEGALABOWL is BACK!”

August 19, 2025 — Hosted by Andy Holloway, Jason Moore, and Mike “The Fantasy Hitman” Wright

Episode Overview

This episode celebrates the return of the MEGALABOWL—the world’s largest, most fun, and only Megalodon shark-themed fantasy football tournament—and focuses on the hosts’ favorite 2025 breakout candidates. The crew dives into undrafted gems, critical NFL news, and reveals their top picks for league-winning breakout players, supported by listener polling. The episode blends high-energy humor with detailed positional analysis, making it an essential listen for fantasy managers gearing up for draft weekend.

MEGALABOWL Announcement & Show Highlights

• MEGALABOWL Returns!
  • [03:00] Jason Moore: “The Megalobol has done launched. We are, we has done launched this thing. The Megalobol is the most fun, biggest fantasy football tournament in the world.”
  • Format: 12-team leagues, familiar rules (Half-PPR, play against the median, no keepers), thousands of leagues within a giant tournament.
  • Prizes: Winner gets lifetime Ultimate Draft Kit (UDK) access and a spot in the 2026 Listener League.
  • Draft times available every day leading up to the season; free for supporters.
• Membership Perks:
  • UDK buyers get full credit toward Ultimate Foot Clan membership; “a Chipotle burrito a month and you get everything we do.” ([06:41])
• Lighthearted Banter:
  • Jokes about Megalodons, deep-sea monsters, and the name “undrafted gyms” (“players named Jim”/“regular word gym” confusion).

Key Segments & Discussion Points

1. Undrafted Gems [07:06–17:31]

Players to Stash Late in Drafts

• Mason Taylor, TE, Jets

  • [08:07] Andy: “Rookie tight end for the New York Jets … not being drafted … down at TE22 right now ... I think [he] ends up a waiver wire pickup really, really fast. He’s going to play all the snaps.”
  • Opportunity: 72 vacated targets from Tyler Conklin; shallow target tree after Garrett Wilson.

• Marvin Mims Jr., WR, Broncos

  • [10:13] Jason: “He’s literally never played more than 47% of snaps in a game ever … But preseason week two: 16 of 19 snaps with the starters … If this opportunity comes, Marvin Mims will be an important player this year.”
  • Key stat: 3 of his last 5 games were top-6 WR finishes.

• Cedric Tillman, WR, Browns

  • [13:52] Mike: “Don’t forget … Amari Cooper gets traded midseason last year and Jameis comes in and Cedric Tillman just goes nuclear for three games: 8/81, 7/99/2, 6/75/1 … pay attention to the Cleveland Browns.”
  • Browns QB situation: Value rise if Flacco starts; “Flacco is Winston Light” ([14:41] Jason).

• News tie-ins:

  • Michael Pittman Jr. “Being forgotten”; camp news on Tillman mostly positive ([16:24] Andy).
  • The Browns possibly only winning 1–3 games “if I’m generous” ([17:19] Andy)—debate about how much that caps fantasy value.

2. News & Notes [17:49–35:31]

Major Quarterback Decisions

• Colts Name Daniel Jones Starter

  • [17:55] Andy: “Head coach Shane Steichen came out and said … he’s the starting quarterback for the season. Steichen said, I don’t want to have a short leash.”
  • [19:06] Jason: “Tyler Warren’s a ‘my guy’ for you. Of course you’re happy about this.”
  • [20:09] Andy: “Four of those games [last year] he was a top 12 quarterback … top five finish … He runs the football. He has more talent around him now.”
  • Concerns for dynasty Anthony Richardson holders—“He may be on the Trey Lance path at this point.” ([20:27] Andy)

• Joe Flacco Named Browns Week 1 Starter

  • [20:58] Jason: “Joe Flacco’s quotes at this age, he’s 60, 45 or something.”
  • Flacco's history: “Three years ago, he started three games for the Browns … his pace … would have been 878 attempts.” ([15:22] Jason)

Running Back/Depth Chart News

• Brian Robinson Jr. likely to be moved; Chris Rodriguez & “Bill” (Jacory Croskey-Merritt, 7th round rookie) watched as next-up in Washington ([22:47–28:28]).
• Dolphins’ Devon Achane injury (“calf—bad news”); Ollie Gordon a deep sleeper ([29:55–31:39]).
• Bucs riddled by injury: McMillan neck injury, Godwin on PUP, White with groin, O-line issues; Cade Otton (TE) a sneaky beneficiary ([32:20–32:40])
• Rams QB Matthew Stafford back concern: “People taking Puka and Davante Adams basically off their draft board … made me nervous … but I did take him in my draft yesterday.” ([33:24–34:12] Andy)

3. Main Segment: Breakout Picks [35:31–54:03]

What is a “Breakout”?

• [35:43] Jason: “That next year, this player will be drafted many rounds ahead of where they’re being drafted this year … a starter or a star.”

Host “Breakout” Picks

• Ricky Pearsall, WR, 49ers

  • [36:38] Jason: “Second year wide receiver, first round NFL draft pick … got back on the field [after being shot in the chest] … 8/141/1 in Week 17 vs. Detroit, 6/69/1 in Week 18. Massive ceiling. Brandon Aiyuk not ready, Deebo gone, Jennings injured—Pearsall is the number one.”
  • Notable stat: Three 15+ PPR games in the second half of his rookie season—rare company.
  • [40:18] Andy: “ADP: WR43 in the 9th round. That’s an absolute steal for a possible team target leader.”

• Tucker Kraft, TE, Packers

  • [40:46] Mike: “Last year … 700 yards, seven touchdowns … Tight ends since 2000 with 700/7 in Year 2: Antonio Gates, Chris Cooley, Jimmy Graham, Mark Andrews.”
  • [42:23] “Not comparing him to Gronk, but saying the trajectory … all those guys who hit those numbers were at least top six in Year 3.”
  • [44:18] Andy acknowledges Musgrave will factor in, but Kraft is a yards-after-catch machine.
  • [45:03] Jason: “He’s a really good weapon in a good offense … If you want a bet on who could get 7–8 touchdowns, Kraft’s a decent one.”

• Rome Odunze, WR, Bears

  • [48:52, 52:16] Andy: “Second-year sophomore wide receiver … was the focal point of the worst offense playcalling last year. With Ben Johnson in, no Keenan Allen, he and Caleb Williams are making a dynamic connection in camp … 100+ targets as a rookie, historical bounce-back profile given top-10 pick status.”
  • [52:31] “Surprised ADP has held for Rome … I want a player who could, if things break right, end up in the top 20.”
  • DJ Moore’s uncertain fit; future looks to Odunze, Colston Loveland, and Luther Burden.

Listener/VIP Breakouts

• From the Foot Clan Discord poll, top breakout picks:
  • Ricky Pearsall (most-named, backing up the hosts’ pick)
  • Marvin Harrison Jr., Drake Maye, Amarian Hampton, and various rookie RBs—“It’s going to be a Tale of Rookies this year.” ([54:03] Andy/Jason)
  • [55:09] Jason: “We just want to get it right; this year a lot of the best breakout candidates are rookies.”

4. Standout Quotes & Moments

• “The Megalobol is the most fun, biggest fantasy football tournament in the world.” — Jason [03:00]
• “Ricky Pearsall ... not every player with opportunity has ceiling. And Pearsall has ceiling.” — Andy [40:19]
• “[Tucker Kraft] could break into the top six and maybe even make a little bit more noise.” — Mike [44:18]
• "He’s going to play all the snaps ... I think [Mason Taylor] ends up a waiver wire pickup really, really fast." — Andy [08:16]
• “ADP: WR43 in the ninth round. Oh baby.” — Jason [40:18]
• “ADP is still slightly depressed ... I figured people would be guns blazing ... [but] this is fine.” — Mike on Rome Odunze ADP [52:31]
• “If you’re a top 10 pick at WR and you get over 100 targets as a rookie, 75% of those guys historically end up top 24 in year two.” — Andy [51:41]

Important Timestamps

| Timestamp | Segment/Event | |-----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------| | 03:00 | MEGALABOWL launch & details | | 07:06 | Undrafted Gems segment begins | | 08:07 | Mason Taylor, TE Jets — Undrafted Gem (#LateTightEnd) | | 10:13 | Marvin Mims Jr., WR Broncos — Opportunity Snapshot | | 13:52 | Cedric Tillman, WR Browns — Late-round consideration | | 17:49 | NFL News & Notes commence | | 17:55 | Colts name Daniel Jones starter | | 20:58 | Joe Flacco gets Browns start for Week 1 | | 22:47 | Brian Robinson Jr. trade speculation; Bill (Krosky-Merritt) hype | | 29:55 | Devon Achane injury; Miami RB depth | | 32:20 | Tampa Bay injury rundown – Godwin/McMillan/Otten/White | | 33:24 | Rams & Matthew Stafford injury concern impacts Puka Nacua, others | | 35:31 | Breakout Picks — Main segment opens | | 36:38 | Jason’s Breakout: Ricky Pearsall, WR 49ers | | 40:46 | Mike’s Breakout: Tucker Kraft, TE Packers | | 48:52 | Andy’s Breakout: Rome Odunze, WR Bears | | 54:03 | Foot Clan community breakout picks; rookie class talk |

Tone & Style

Friendly, energetic, and comedic—full of tangents, fantasy pop-culture references, and genuine excitement for the fantasy football draft season. The hosts banter about player personalities, “the Foot Clan,” and utilize accessible, relatable language that turns dense football analysis into approachable, actionable advice. Their in-depth explanations, mock debates, and anecdotal asides make statistical findings and fantasy discussion highly engaging, even for casual listeners.

Takeaways for Fantasy Drafters

• MEGALABOWL is open for registration—huge exposure, massive Foot Clan participation, and big prizes.
• Breakout priorities: Target upside picks late, especially those with increased roles and positive preseason momentum (see Pearsall, Kraft, Odunze, and rookie RBs).
• Monitor news: QB starter decisions (Colts, Browns) and injury updates will shake up late-round value.
• Rookies are top of mind: Both hosts and listeners view this as a rookie year—rookie WRs and RBs are great places to chase upside.
• Don’t overpay for stale names: Many “forgotten” players (Pittman, Mims, Tillman) and ascending role-players are potential league-winners.

Closing Note

The podcast closes with encouragement to sign up for the MEGALABOWL, previewing next episodes on sleepers, busts, Superflex drafts, and bold predictions, and a reminder that draft weekend is “around the corner—biggest draft weekend of them all.” ([56:43])

“This is the time of year to get ready to rumble; your drafts around the corner this upcoming weekend. Biggest draft weekend of them all.” — Andy [57:01]

For more details and to join the Foot Clan community, visit JoinTheFoot.com or the official Discord (60,000+ strong). Good luck, and “may the breakouts be ever in your favor!”