Fantasy Footballers Podcast

Episode: Game Time & Liar Liar, Field Day!
Date: February 26, 2026
Host(s): Andy Holloway, Mike "The Fantasy Hitman" Wright (Jason Moore out)

Episode Overview

In this Field Day episode, Andy and Mike hold the fort while Jason is out, mixing sharp dynasty advice with high-energy games and their signature fantasy analysis. With minimal news and combine week looming, the guys focus on pre-draft prospect season, the dynasty landscape, and inject plenty of fun through “Who Am I?” and liar, liar segments. Listener questions close out the show, featuring combine disasters, year-three breakout predictions, and more.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Dynasty Season & Ultimate Draft Kit (UDK)

• UDK Pre-order Reminder: Last chance before March 1st to access 4 bonuses including a Listener League spot and discounted pricing ([04:21]).
• Dynasty Focus: UDK+ includes the Dynasty Pass, which now features updated rankings, production profiles, and “team opportunity pages” highlighting vacated touches and how to spot emerging talent.
  • “Dynasty prospect season is so, so much fun.” – Andy ([08:52])
• Combine Talk: Combine is about to start, fueling new data for dynasty rankings and further mock drafts ([05:53]).

2. The 40-Yard Dash: Overrated Metric?

• NFL’s reliance on the 40-yard dash is debated:
  • Mike: “How many John Ross’s, Xavier Worthy’s, Matthew Golden’s, Darius Heyward-Bey’s do we need to figure this out? …I don’t know if that makes you a first-round pick.” ([07:08])
  • Andy: “40 does correlate to draft capital, which draft capital does correlate to [success]…” ([07:42])

3. Prospect Evaluation Approaches

• Multiple models and methods at play in evaluating rookies—production analytics and film breakdowns both emphasized. Jason (absent) is working on a new prospect model ([09:00]).
• Pro tip: Use production profiles and team need analyses to identify breakout candidates before the NFL does ([08:19]).

Memorable Moments & Notable Quotes

Jason’s Absence & Burping Woes

• Humorous cold open recounting Jason’s “retrograde cricopharyngeus dysfunction” (inability to burp) and their root beer experiment:
  • Andy: “He proceeded to what I would call a pregnant state…and remained in that for 24 hours.” ([04:06])

“Who Am I?” Game – Player Guessing Segment ([09:58])

• Mike and Andy work through clues to unearth the mystery player:
  • Mike: “My quarterback has regressed since his exciting rookie 2023 season… Oh, this, I know the answer to this. Nico Collins.” ([13:09])
• Gives insight into how injuries, late breakouts, and volume impact a player’s real and perceived value.

Liar, Liar Game ([22:22])

• Al Borland joins as a guest player, challenging the hosts with wild (and sometimes nerdy) football trivia:
  • Mike, exasperated: “We do not dig into the nerdom…” ([25:09])
  • Hilariously convoluted stats, including “Mason Taylor has not forced a missed tackle in 47 of the 50 United States.” ([29:03])

Important News & Analysis

Texans & Joe Mixon

• Texans expected to part with Joe Mixon ([19:04])
  • Woody Marks (rookie RB) could have temporary dynasty value, but sell high if possible:
    • Mike: “If Mixon gets cut pre-draft, that’s your moment… frame Woody Marks up as the starter and cash in.” ([20:14])

Trade & Release Rumors

• Kyler Murray reportedly wants to be released:
  • Andy: “He would prefer to pick the team he wants to go to…define ‘fun’ and define…” ([18:27] and [49:08])
• Brian Thomas Jr. trade rumors: Hard to see a realistic scenario given contract control/cap implications ([17:30]).

Highlighted Segments with Timestamps

Pre-Combine Dynasty and UDK Talk

• [04:21] UDK pre-order deadline and benefits
• [05:53] Dynasty Pass and “team opportunity” features
• [06:45] Combine coverage and evaluation of prospects

“Who Am I?” Quiz

• [09:58] On-air deduction walkthrough, clues, and reveal (Nico Collins)

Fantasy Footballers Games

• [22:22] Liar, Liar (two truths and a lie with extreme/PFF-style stats)
• [27:43] “Geography for Dummies”: Football stats by time zone and state
• [31:43] “Year of Mike”: Internal podcast stats, “coming in hot” mentions, and a “pants” tally

Listener Mailbag

• [40:05] “Which NFL Combine event would you do best at?”
• [44:17] Year three breakout predictions (names discussed: Neighbors, Trey Benson, Ben Sinnett)
• [46:19] Braelon Allen could be a deeper dynasty stash if Breece Hall moves
• [46:47] “Is Caleb Williams a top-tier QB next year?”
• [47:53] “Who throws the football the best?” (Andy wins the office QB contest)
• [49:08] “Request for Jason to host the show” banter
• [49:25] How do you weigh personal scouting vs. NFL draft capital?
• [50:52] Trayvon Henderson: Preview of 2026 fantasy value (mid-RB2 projection)

Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• On the 40-Yard Dash:
  • Mike: “It’s just so not indicative of everything you can do as a wide receiver…I don’t know if that makes you a first-round pick.” ([07:08])
• On Dynasty Prospecting:
  • Andy: “That’s how you find Pachecos…you look at their production profile. There’s a path here.” ([08:19])
• On Woody Marks & Fantasy Trading:
  • Mike: “There could be a small period of time in which he is a dynasty tradable asset…that’s your moment.” ([20:14])
• On Kyler Murray Rumors:
  • Andy (deadpan): “Oh, does he? He would prefer to pick the team he wants to go to…” ([18:28])
• On coming in hot:
  • Mike: “Jason is coming in hot at a ratio of 2-to-1 to 3-to-1, minimal.” ([35:10])
• On Team Office Quarterbacks:
  • Andy: “Andy was the quarterback on the flag football team…because he could throw the ball the best.” ([47:58])
• On year-three breakouts:
  • Andy: “I still believe in Trey Benson as a player who just hasn’t had his opportunity yet.” ([45:59])

Takeaways for Fantasy Managers

• Watch the Combine, but don’t double-count 40-times when NFL teams already will.
• Dynasty season is in full swing: Now is the time to use deep production profiles and spot vacated opportunities before rookie hype inflates ADP.
• Monitor NFL moves for undervalued trade/sell-high windows (e.g., Woody Marks pre-draft if Mixon is cut).
• “Year three” breakouts still matter: Don’t abandon prospects who haven’t hit early (e.g., Nico Collins).
• Andy is the best arm in the office, and Jason is statistically always “coming in hot” (and misses the fewest shows).

Overall Tone

Fun, data-driven, occasionally nerdy, and always heavy with inside jokes and league-winning advice—this episode was equal parts mid-offseason fun and crucial dynasty insight.
For those who haven’t listened: You’ll get pre-draft advice, memorable banter, and a ton of off-the-cuff moments that make this a uniquely entertaining must-listen in the slow season.