Fantasy Footballers Podcast Summary: Episode - Week 2 Mailbag Questions, Trade Questions, Start/Sit (September 16, 2015)

Hosts: Andy Holloway, Jason Moore, and Mike "The Fantasy Hitman" Wright

Introduction

The Fantasy Footballers return for their Week 2 Mailbag episode, diving deep into listener questions about trades, start/sit dilemmas, and waiver wire pickups. The hosts bring their signature blend of analysis, humor, and actionable advice to help listeners navigate the early weeks of the fantasy football season.

Mailbag Questions

1. Drop/Sit Decisions

a. Dropping Joy Bell for Chris Johnson

Listener Tony Meatballs posed a question about whether to drop Joy Bell in favor of acquiring a player like Chris Johnson, expressing frustration with Joy Bell's performance.

• Jason Moore: "Should I drop Joycoyle, maybe for like, a Chris Johnson type? I think the timer is up on him." [05:52]

• Mike Wright: "You absolutely do not drop Joyk O. Bell. And he's... gonna be fine." [07:45]

• Andy Holloway: "He's going to get all the goal line work. I just, I'm not moving him right now." [14:29]

Conclusion: The hosts unanimously advised against dropping Joy Bell, emphasizing his potential for increased workload as the season progresses.

b. Dropping Trey Mason for David Johnson

Another listener, Ryan Matthews, questioned whether to trade Trey Mason for David Johnson, considering their team’s running back core.

• Mike Wright: "I would say do it. That would be my opinion. If I could pick up both of those guys on the waiver and they were both there, I would pick up David Johnson." [08:33]

• Andy Holloway: "I would... the upside of Dave Johnson longer term is higher." [08:52]

• Jason Moore: "You have other guys and Tre Mason is not inevitable to be in your lineup." [08:41]

Conclusion: The hosts recommended trading Trey Mason for David Johnson, highlighting Johnson's higher long-term upside and Mason's situational value.

2. Kicker Analysis

a. Choosing Between Brandon McManus and Josh Brown

Listener Michael from South Carolina asked whether to start Brandon McManus over Josh Brown.

• Mike Wright: "I like Brandon McManus. I would pick him up over half the league." [09:51]

• Jason Moore: "I've got it. How did the missed extra points work out for people?" [10:27]

Conclusion: Brandon McManus was favored as the superior kicker choice, with Mike Wright endorsing his reliability over Josh Brown.

3. Trade Evaluations

a. Trading CJ Anderson for Mark Ingram and Pierre Garcon

Listener Joey in Boca Raton inquired about trading CJ Anderson for Mark Ingram and Pierre Garcon in a PPR league.

• Andy Holloway: "That's. No, I'm not going to do it. I'm still... Chris Ivory can be a solid two all year long." [16:20]

• Jason Moore: "I would not make the trade. No, I don't, I don't, you know, draft a guy in the top five, six, seven in the draft and trade him in week two almost." [17:31]

Conclusion: The hosts advised against the trade, citing CJ Anderson's potential and the importance of maintaining strong running back depth early in the season.

b. Trading Abdullah for Emmanuel Sanders

Listener Brian from Grand Rapids questioned trading Amir Abdullah for Emmanuel Sanders in a full-point PPR league.

• Mike Wright: "See, in a full point PPR league, I think Emmanuel Sanders is even more of a value than he normally is." [26:13]

• Andy Holloway: "No, full point." [26:15]

Conclusion: While Emmanuel Sanders has increased value in PPR formats, the hosts suggested that such a trade depends heavily on the specific team roster and needs, with no definitive recommendation.

4. Waiver Wire Suggestions

a. Replacing Des Bryant

Listener Luke, who lost Des Bryant due to injury, sought advice on picking up DeAndy Moncrief or Percy Harvin.

• Andy Holloway: "Moncrief for sure." [18:33]

• Mike Wright: "He had a 50 yard touchdown and... five receptions for 79 yards." [18:43]

Conclusion: DeAndy Moncrief was recommended as the preferred waiver pickup to replace Des Bryant, offering consistent production.

5. Flex Position Setup

Listener Kyle from Shelton, Washington, faced a challenging flex decision with limited options.

• Jason Moore: "I agree with that one. And that one's a little harder to." [21:19]

• Mike Wright: "That is the type of team where I would look to package... for another absolutely elite top of the Hill." [21:20]

Conclusion: The hosts suggested selecting the most reliable players for the flex position while considering potential two-for-one trades to optimize the lineup.

6. Handcuffs vs. Bench Players

Listener Jason Moore from Destin expressed concerns about managing handcuffs and bench players without seeing consistent production.

• Mike Wright: "If your starter is blowing up... you hold on to Josh Robinson so that if he goes out, you've got him." [36:22]

• Andy Holloway: "It's a lot like health care... you get the chance when you really need it." [37:32]

Conclusion: The hosts emphasized the importance of balancing handcuffs with valuable bench players, depending on the starter's performance and injury risk.

7. Streaming Defenses

Listener Matt from Iowa sought advice on which defense to stream for Week 2.

• Mike Wright: "I'm going to go Saints first because I think the Buccaneers are in an implosion." [25:11]

• Jason Moore: "I agree. I'm not sure that the Cardinals are the best defense of that group." [25:28]

Conclusion: The Saints defense was recommended as the top streaming option for Week 2, followed by the Cardinals, Titans, and Chiefs.

Quarterback Recommendations

Listener Nate from Destin asked whether to start Ryan Tannehill or Tom Brady.

• Jason Moore: "I would absolutely play Tannehill in this situation." [29:32]

• Andy Holloway: "I think they're in Buffalo again, and Buffalo just manhandled Andrew Luck." [29:34]

• Mike Wright: "Ryan's always had Tom Brady's number." [30:00]

Conclusion: Ryan Tannehill was favored over Tom Brady for Week 2 due to favorable matchups and recent performance dynamics.

Start/Sit Dilemmas

a. Chris Ivory vs. Tyler Lockett

Listener Ray from Valparaiso, Indiana, faced a flex position decision between Chris Ivory and Tyler Lockett in a PPR league with return yards.

• Jason Moore: "I would start Tyler Lockett in a full PPR with return yards." [28:35]

• Andy Holloway: "I'm still starting Ivory. I want the guaranteed touches." [29:07]

Conclusion: The hosts were split, with Tyler Lockett being favored for his receptions and return potential, while Chris Ivory was preferred for his guaranteed touches.

Additional Insights and Discussions

• James Jones Waiver Pickup: Early in the episode, the hosts discussed the value of James Jones on the waiver wire, highlighting his affordability and potential impact.

  • Jason Moore: "Everyone should have done it and you should have James Jones on your team now for $100." [00:59]

  • Andy Holloway: "I'm both F, A, B O. I was lying." [01:05]

• Handling Injuries and Player Upsides: The hosts emphasized the importance of assessing player potential and managing injuries proactively to maintain a competitive roster throughout the season.

• Community Engagement: The Fantasy Footballers encouraged listeners to join their Foot Clan community for exclusive content and interactive discussions, enhancing the collaborative experience.

Conclusion and Upcoming Shows

The episode wrapped up with the hosts outlining upcoming content, including game previews, start-of-week recommendations, and daily fantasy sports insights. They also promoted their streaming quarterback of the week feature and highlighted the benefits of joining their Foot Clan community for ongoing support and information sharing.

Notable Quote:

• Jason Moore: "This is a mailbag show. We are recording this show late Tuesday because Wednesday is kind of our one off day of the week." [05:41]

For more insights and detailed analysis, listeners are encouraged to visit www.thefantasyfootballers.com and join the Foot Clan at jointhefoot.com.