Fantasy Football Podcast Episode Summary

Title: Fantasy Footballers - Fantasy Football Podcast
Episode: Fantasy Football Podcast 2015 - Waiver Wire Pickups, MNF Review, Mailbag
Release Date: September 15, 2015
Hosts: Andy Holloway, Jason Moore, Mike "The Fantasy Hitman" Wright

1. Week One Review

The Fantasy Footballers kicked off the episode by reflecting on the conclusion of Week One. Hosts Andy Holloway, Jason Moore, and Mike Wright shared their thoughts on the games they watched, highlighting both expected outcomes and surprising performances.

• Unexpected Performances:
  Andy remarked, "We saw a little bit of what we expected. We saw a little bit of what we did not expect." [00:34]

• Trent Dilfer's Announcing Mishap:
  Mike humorously critiqued commentator Trent Dilfer, stating, "Trent Dilfer should never announce a game." [01:22]
  The hosts unanimously agreed, with Andy adding, "That is terrifying. Trent Dilfer was terrible." [01:27]

• Carlos Hyde’s Breakout Game:
  Andy praised Carlos Hyde’s impressive performance, noting, "I never talked about him a bunch because we didn’t know what that offense would be and what that defense would be. The defense impressed me." [03:44]
  Mike echoed this sentiment, "Hyde was pretty nimble for a big guy. He got outside the game, kind of just I think they wore down." [04:31]

2. Waiver Wire Pickups

The bulk of the episode focused on identifying key waiver wire pickups to strengthen fantasy teams for Week Two.

• Wide Receivers:

  • Terrence Williams vs. Dante Moncrief:
    Jason highlighted Terrence Williams as a top target, emphasizing his talent and increased opportunity, "Terrence Williams is now the number one wide receiver for a good chunk of time." [13:41]
    Mike balanced this by considering Dante Moncrief’s sustainability, "Moncrief is still going to have value because they went three wide a lot." [15:28]

  • Brandon Coleman:
    Andy assessed Coleman as a decent red zone target despite some drops, "He dropped some passes. He looked slow, but he’s big and a red zone target." [16:26]

  • James Jones:
    The hosts debated James Jones’ value, with Mike advising not to overreact to his target volume, "He’s not a guy that I'm looking to blow my priority on." [18:21]

• Running Backs:

  • David Johnson vs. Chris Johnson:
    Mike recommended David Johnson as a reliable option, "David Johnson has more value in half point or full PPR." [21:05]
    Andy concurred, emphasizing the importance of securing Johnson, "If you need a guy for next week, I agree." [21:02]

  • Darren Sproles:
    Despite skepticism from some hosts, Jason supported Sproles’ high-efficiency performance, "He broke the world record yesterday every time out of the backfield." [23:19]

• Tight Ends:

  • Tyler Eifert vs. Greg Olsen:
    Tyler Eifert was praised for his potential, with Jason stating, "He has a weapon that was drafted in the NFL to be a weapon." [27:04]
    Mike recommended trading Olsen for Eifert during overreaction events, "If you can get Greg Olsen for Tyler Eifert, those are things you should take advantage of." [27:53]

  • Zach Ertz:
    Zach Ertz was highlighted for his high ceiling despite a modest Week One performance, "If you’re tight end needy, Zach Ertz has tremendous ceiling." [30:38]

• Quarterbacks & Streaming Options:

  • Marcus Mariota:
    Marcus Mariota was strongly recommended for Week Two, with Jason on the "Mariota hype train", "He can put up a very good matchup." [32:50]

  • Tyrod Taylor:
    Concerns were raised about Taylor facing the Bills' defense and potential game-planning by Bill Belichick, "Tyrod Taylor being game planned with tape by Bill Belichick worries me." [33:09]

• Defenses:

  • Saints vs. Tampa Bay:
    The Saints' defense was recommended for their matchup against Tampa Bay, "A two interception guarantee." [37:27]

3. Injury Reports and Player News

Injuries played a significant role in Week One outcomes and future strategies:

• DeSean Jackson:
  Suffered a hamstring injury expected to sideline him for three to four weeks. Mike warned against early returns, "DeSean Jackson's downfield speed could be a concern for re-injury." [06:17]

• DEZ Bryant:
  Initially reported as out for four to six weeks due to a foot injury, later updates suggested an 8 to 12-week recovery. Andy highlighted the uncertainty, "Don’t count on four weeks either." [07:50]
  Mike contrasted this with the severity of similar injuries in other players, "This isn't a question of toughness. It’s how fast your body heals." [08:03]

• Reggie Bush:
  Reported a calf strain, alleviating initial fears of a more severe injury. Andy noted, "Reggie Bush was injured calf strain, not a fractured fibula." [07:18]

• Eric Flowers:
  The Giants' rookie left tackle was having an MRI on his ankle, raising concerns about the offensive line's stability. Andy mentioned, "Eric Flowers having an MRI on his ankle is significant." [09:33]

4. Mailbag: Listener Questions

The hosts addressed listener-submitted questions, offering tailored advice:

• Team Composition Decisions:
  Ryan from Las Vegas sought guidance on selecting between Kendall Wright, Stevie Johnson, and James Jones.

  • Mike recommended: "Play Amari Cooper." [41:49]
  • Andy and Jason advised: "Start Kendall Wright against the Browns." [41:53]

• Bidding Strategies on Waiver Wires:
  Sam from Massachusetts inquired about bidding strategies for Tyler Eifert with a $100 budget.

  • Mike advised: "Be aggressive and bid around $15-17." [43:19]
  • **Andy concurred, emphasizing strategic bidding to outmaneuver opponents._ [43:36]

• Running Back Prioritization:
  Ryan from Las Vegas asked whether to prioritize Darren Sproles or David Johnson for PPR formats.

  • Jason and Mike both favored: "David Johnson over Darren Sproles." [44:32]

5. Conclusions and Upcoming Topics

As the episode neared its end, the hosts teased upcoming content and provided final thoughts:

• Next Episode Preview:
  Andy mentioned an exclusive focus on eBay tutorials, "Tomorrow is an ebay tutorial show." [45:13]
  They also promised more waiver wire insights, matchup previews, DFS discussions, and updated rankings. Andy encouraged listeners to visit their website and engage through various platforms.

• Final Remarks:
  Mike and Andy wrapped up by reinforcing the importance of strategic decisions and staying informed through the podcast's resources.

Notable Quotes

• Mike Wright on Trent Dilfer:
  "Trent Dilfer should never announce a game." [01:22]

• Andy Holloway on Carlos Hyde:
  "The defense impressed me." [03:44]

• Jason Moore on Terrence Williams:
  "Terrence Williams is now the number one wide receiver for a good chunk of time." [13:41]

• Mike Wright on DEZ Bryant’s Injury:
  "This isn't a question of toughness. It's how fast your body heals." [08:03]

• Mike Wright on Waiver Wire Strategies:
  "David Johnson has more value in half point or full PPR." [21:05]

• Jason Moore on Marcus Mariota:
  "He can put up a very good matchup." [32:50]

• Andy Holloway’s Bidding Advice:
  "Get over one of those easy thresholds that somebody would put in there." [43:36]

Resources and Community Engagement

Listeners are encouraged to connect with the Fantasy Footballers through their website thefantasyfootballers.com, follow them on Twitter @theffballers, and participate in the fantasy community at jointhefoot.com. They also invite listeners to leave reviews on major platforms to support the show’s rankings.

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