Fantasy Footballers Podcast Summary: Week 16 Studs, Duds, Rising Stars, #FootClanTitles
Release Date: December 26, 2016
Hosts: Andy Holloway, Jason Moore, and Mike "The Fantasy Hitman" Wright
1. Christmas Reflections and Holiday Stories
The episode kicks off with the hosts sharing their personal Christmas experiences. Mike Wright humorously recounts how his oldest son found unwrapped presents in his locked office on Christmas Eve, leading to a tense conversation about being on the “naughty list” (02:13). Jason Moore shares a smooth Christmas with his kids, except for a minor hiccup when his youngest opened a tricky letter puzzle early (02:53). Andy Holloway narrates the challenges of assembling a massive dollhouse with his two-year-old daughter, highlighting the joys and mishaps of the holiday season (01:21).
Notable Quote:
Andy Holloway (01:07): "The best gift that we had was my wife bought our daughter... a dollhouse. It's the biggest dollhouse. I slept there last night in the dollhouse."
2. Championship Game Drama
The hosts discuss a heartbreaking championship loss where Team Two narrowly missed victory due to two key players, Jeremy Hill and the Broncos Defense, underperforming (04:05). Andy shares a story about a league where a small point deficit led to the loss of the title because Jeremy Hill only scored 0.9 points instead of the required 1.6 (04:40).
Notable Quote:
Mike Wright (04:50): "I don't think my children have ever received so many gifts."
3. Injury Reports and Their Fantasy Impact
A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to discussing injuries that have affected fantasy outcomes:
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Quarterbacks:
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Running Backs and Other Positions:
Notable Quote:
Mike Wright (11:21): "Marcus Mariota's with an A. With a broken ankle. That's far more serious to me."
4. Studs, Duds, and Rising Stars
The hosts analyze players who have either outperformed expectations (Studs), underperformed (Duds), or shown potential for future success (Rising Stars).
a. Running Backs
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Studs:
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Duds:
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Rising Stars:
- J.J. Nelson (WR, Arizona Cardinals): Showed remarkable consistency with double-digit performances over four weeks (41:31).
Notable Quote:
Andy Holloway (24:54): "David Johnson, he's pretty good, he said. 20 touchdowns later, 20 touchdowns on the year for David Johnson."
b. Wide Receivers
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Studs:
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Duds:
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Rising Stars:
- Charles Clay (TE, Arizona Cardinals): Stepped up with consecutive touchdown games, becoming a key tight end target (45:40).
Notable Quote:
Mike Wright (33:12): "Adam Thielen was almost the greatest call of all time."
c. Tight Ends
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Studs:
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Duds:
- Zach Ertz: Underperformed, disappointing fantasy managers (55:17).
Notable Quote:
Andy Holloway (32:50): "Adam Thielen is turning into everything that we had hoped Stefan Diggs could be."
5. Playoff Outlook and Team Strategies
The discussion delves into the playoff possibilities, forecasting that in the AFC, the Patriots, Pittsburgh, and Kansas City stand out as the likely Super Bowl contenders (09:16). In the NFC, Dallas and Atlanta are favored, with Seattle and the Cardinals also in the mix despite some defensive shortcomings (10:31).
Notable Quote:
Andy Holloway (09:33): "There are only three teams in the AFC that have any chance of getting to the Super Bowl. Number one far and away is the Patriots."
6. Offseason Plans and Future Episodes
Looking ahead, the hosts tease upcoming offseason content, including the Foot Clan award show, truth episodes on various positions, rookie rundowns, and mock drafts. They emphasize the importance of maintaining engagement year-round to improve fantasy performance.
Notable Quote:
Andy Holloway (46:10): "We will have episodes. The truth about fantasy quarterbacks, the truth about tight ends, running backs... Everything that will set the landscape out for you."
7. Notable Quotes with Timestamps
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Mike Wright (00:00): "We did it. We did it. We have made it through the fantasy season."
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Andy Holloway (16:01): "You're not regretting being an Aaron Rodgers owner at this time of year? Four touchdowns, throwing laser beams."
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Jason Moore (04:05): "Yeah, congratulations to the other team."
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Mike Wright (14:44): "My cautionary tale is this. I went all in on a player that I don't like and I didn't really believe in, and I lost a lot of because of that."
8. Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks
As the episode wraps up, the hosts encourage listeners to participate in future Foot Clan titles and engage with the Fantasy Footballers community. They emphasize the continuous support and insights available to help listeners improve their fantasy strategies.
Notable Quote:
Andy Holloway (58:20): "We're done on this show. We'll talk waivers. We'll get you ready for week 17."
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