Detailed Summary of "Fantasy Footballers - Fantasy Football 2017 - Starts of the Week + Week 6 Matchups"

Release Date: October 12, 2017

In the October 12, 2017 episode of the Fantasy Footballers Podcast titled "Fantasy Football 2017 - Starts of the Week + Week 6 Matchups," hosts Andy Holloway, Jason Moore, and Mike "The Fantasy Hitman" Wright provide a comprehensive analysis of Week 6's NFL matchups, player injuries, and strategic lineup decisions to help fantasy football enthusiasts optimize their teams. The episode skips advertisements and introductory segments, diving directly into valuable content for listeners.

1. Player News and Updates

Tyler Eiford's Injury Status

• Jason Moore (06:27): Jason shares a personal anecdote about mistakenly picking up Tyler Eiford, believing he was returning from injury. To his dismay, Eiford undergoes back surgery, ending his season.
  • "I will try to not have that poor of timing on my sneaky pickups from here on out." ([07:41])

Jordan Reed’s Recovery

• Jason Moore (07:58): Announces that Washington's tight end Jordan Reed is no longer listed on the injury report, signaling his return to the lineup.
  • "He's a must start." ([07:58])

Packers’ Jordy Nelson and Ty Montgomery

• Jason Moore (08:13): Discusses Jordy Nelson's return to practice and Ty Montgomery's uncertain status due to potential injuries.
  • "I'm not confident that he's going to start this week." ([08:13])

Chargers’ Mike Williams

• Jason Moore (10:14): Clarifies misinformation about Mike Williams' return from injury, emphasizing caution before starting him.
  • "When he's back, he'll be back." ([10:54])

Giants’ Sterling Shepard

• Mike Wright (11:28): Reports that Sterling Shepard did not practice due to an ankle injury and is not expected to play.

Eagles’ Lane Johnson and Carson Wentz

• Jason Moore (11:45): Analyzes the impact of Lane Johnson's absence on Carson Wentz's performance, noting Wentz's increased interceptions without Johnson.
  • "He's a guy you can start." ([12:24])

Corey Davis and Chargers News

• Mike Wright (10:03): Announces Corey Davis is out again for the Titans.
• Jason Moore (10:19): Discusses Mike Williams' uncertain status due to his injury recovery.

2. Week 6 Matchup Analyses

Miami Dolphins vs. Atlanta Falcons

• Jason Moore (13:00): Highlights the Dolphins' poor offensive performance, averaging just 10.3 fantasy points per game, the lowest in the league.
  • "Devonte Freeman is going to have a monstrous week." ([14:18])
• Mike Wright (13:58): Recommends starting Tevin Coleman with confidence due to the favorable matchup against the Dolphins.

Baltimore Ravens vs. Chicago Bears

• Jason Moore (18:14): Discusses the Ravens' improving offense and recommends starting Jeremy Maclin while preferring Buck Allen for running back.
  • "I'm in love with starting Buck Allen." ([19:16])

Cleveland Browns vs. Houston Texans

• Mike Wright (26:52): Emphasizes Lamar Miller as a must-start due to his high volume and involvement in the passing game.
  • "I don’t think Lamar Miller is getting talked about enough." ([26:52])
• Jason Moore (27:09): Advises against starting handcuff running back Deontay Foreman, focusing instead on Lamar Miller’s consistent performance.

Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings

• Jason Moore (30:32): Recommends starting Adam Thielen due to Stefan Diggs' groin injury and concerns over Case Keenum's reliability against the Vikings' strong defense.
  • "Adam Thielen is really the only piece here." ([32:03])
• Mike Wright (33:33): Stresses the importance of starting Aaron Rodgers despite the Vikings' defensive prowess.
  • "Aaron Rodgers is a must play." ([33:41])

Detroit Lions vs. New Orleans Saints

• Mike Wright (36:34): Advocates for taking the under 50-point total based on the Saints' improving defense and the Lions' grind-it-out offense.
  • "Are you seeing an under 50 points?" ([37:33])
• Jason Moore (38:05): Counters by expecting high scoring from the Saints’ pass-catching running backs against the Lions' defensive turnovers.
  • "I'm taking the over." ([38:05])

New England Patriots vs. New York Jets

• Jason Moore (43:05): Predicts Tom Brady’s ability to dominate a struggling Jets defense, endorsing Brady as a reliable start.
  • "Tom Brady will rain all over their parade." ([44:28])
• Mike Wright (44:31): Recommends streaming Josh McCown as a quarterback option against the Patriots’ defense.
  • "Josh McCown is a streamable quarterback this week." ([47:37])

3. Recommended Player Starts

Quarterbacks

• Cam Newton (Mike Wright):
  • Mike Wright (49:15): "Cam Newton looks fantastic and healthy. He’s my start for this week." ([49:15])
• Kirk Cousins (Jason Moore):
  • Jason Moore (50:33): "Kirk Cousins is a must start for me this week." ([50:33])

Running Backs

• Mark Ingram (Mike Wright):
  • Mike Wright (51:01): "Mark Ingram is a must-start due to his volume against the Lions." ([51:01])
• Buck Javoris Allen (Jason Moore):
  • Jason Moore (51:57): "Buck Allen is going to be in my lineup in most all situations." ([51:57])

Wide Receivers

• Taylor Gabriel (Mike Wright):
  • Mike Wright (53:16): "Taylor Gabriel has a great matchup against the Dolphins and is a solid start." ([53:16])
• Danny Amendola (Jason Moore):
  • Jason Moore (54:42): "Danny Amendola is an invaluable start due to his consistent receptions." ([54:42])

Tight Ends

• Hunter Henry (Mike Wright):
  • Mike Wright (55:54): "Hunter Henry is a tight end you can start with high confidence." ([55:54])
• Zach Miller (Jason Moore):
  • Jason Moore (58:02): "There are worse options out there. Zach Miller is a solid pick." ([58:02])

Kickers

• Justin Tucker (Jason Moore):
  • Jason Moore (58:29): "Justin Tucker is my locked and loaded, 100% guaranteed boom boom kicker of the week." ([58:29])

4. Mailbag Segment: Commissioner Issues

Trade Confusion Between Akeem and Kareem Hunt

• Listener Query (60:16): Jesse from Effingham inquires about handling a trade where a team intended to trade Kareem Hunt but mistakenly traded Akeem Hunt instead.
• Jason Moore (60:39): Firmly recommends undoing the trade to maintain fairness and prevent deception.
  • "If I'm the commissioner, I'm undoing this trade." ([60:39])
• Mike Wright (62:10): Emphasizes the importance of vigilance during drafts to prevent user errors.
• Jason Moore (62:18): Agrees, highlighting the necessity of clear communication and adherence to gentleman's rules.

5. Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• On Tyler Eiford’s Injury:

  • "I tried to get a sneaky pickup, but he's out for the season." – Jason Moore ([07:41])

• On Miami Dolphins’ Offensive Struggles:

  • "The Dolphins have the worst offensive output, averaging just 10.3 fantasy points per game." – Mike Wright ([16:35])

• On Kirk Cousins’ Reliability:

  • "Kirk Cousins is a must start for me this week." – Jason Moore ([50:33])

• On Justin Tucker’s Reliability:

  • "Justin Tucker is my locked and loaded, 100% guaranteed boom boom kicker of the week." – Jason Moore ([58:29])

• On Commissioner Handling of Trades:

  • "If I'm the commissioner, I'm undoing this trade." – Jason Moore ([60:39])

6. Closing Remarks

The episode wraps up with the hosts reiterating their player start recommendations and emphasizing the importance of strategic decisions based on matchups and player performance. They also encourage listeners to join their fantasy football community for additional insights and support.

• Mike Wright (62:56): "Thank you for checking out the show. Put on jointhefoot.com/ballers to get your DFS on this weekend in that big tournament and we will see you tomorrow. Goodbye."

• Jason Moore (62:56): "Thank you for listening to another episode of the Fantasy Footballers Podcast. Join our fantasy football community on jointhefoot.com and follow us on Twitter at theffballers."

This comprehensive analysis from the Fantasy Footballers equips fantasy managers with the necessary information to make informed decisions for Week 6, covering player health updates, matchup evaluations, and strategic lineup recommendations to enhance their chances of winning their leagues.