Fantasy Footballers Halloween Show – Week 9 Matchups (10/31/2025)

Overview

In this special Halloween edition, Andy Holloway, Jason Moore, and Mike “The Fantasy Hitman” Wright, don costumes and break down key Week 9 matchups, deliver essential injury news, and offer their start/sit insights with the signature energy and humor that defines the Fantasy Footballers. Amid costume hijinks—“eating crayons” and shattering glass—with detours into authentic NFL equipment, the team issues practical fantasy advice, dives deep into shifting rosters due to latest NFL injuries, and analyzes the biggest games of the week, highlighted by KC vs. Buffalo and a Monday night Arizona-Dallas shootout.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Halloween Hijinks and Costumes

• The show opens with playful banter about costumes: “Meowson Taylor,” “Cam Scatter Boo,” and “Indiana Jones.” Jason commits to his bit by wearing an actual damaged Giants face mask:
  • Notable Quote: “This face mask… it is completely broken and exposed. You can’t believe how hard these hits are until you see how many bends this has.” — Jason (03:53)
• The guys joke about “eating crayons,” mimicking NFL jokes:
  • Quote: “Crayons are delicious. Remember, kids, eat crayons. Superpower!” — Jason (47:54)

Thursday Night Football Recap

• Recap: Ravens beat Dolphins 28-6.
• Quick stats: Derrick Henry over 100 yards, Zay Flowers 5/64, Mark Andrews limited.
• The team comments on fantasy frustration:
  • “You see them get to the goal line… here we go, Derrick Henry time… and then, play action, easy touchdowns.” — Andy (05:59)
• Discussion on the Dolphins’ coaching and GM changes post-defeat, speculation on Tua’s limitations and missed opportunities due to penalties and special teams miscues.

Major Injury & News Roundup

Travis Hunter (Jaguars WR)

• Placed on IR (non-contact practice knee injury), minimum 4 weeks.
• Implications: Opportunity for Parker Washington and BTJ (Brian Thomas Jr.) as main pass catchers.
  • Quote: “To lose Travis Hunter is devastating.” — Mike (11:17)
  • Mike considers Parker Washington the top waiver target to fill Hunter’s void.
• Both Cam Scatterboo and Hunter—two promising rookies—are now sidelined.

Joe Flacco (QB)

• Limited practice, optimism about playing, with a humorous aside about older players finding peace alone at bars.
  • Quote: “At my age, I realized that guy was in heaven.” — Flacco, as paraphrased by Mike (14:14)

Other Notable Updates

• De’Andre Swift (RB): Groin issue may sideline him; Manangai could be key if Swift sits.
• Calvin Ridley: Still out.
• Drake London, Michael Penix: Limited practices.
• Rhamondre Stevenson: Three straight DNPs; Trayveon Henderson set to start if Stevenson misses.
  • Andy: “This should be the opportunity for Travion Henderson to prove why he was drafted early second round...” (16:13)

Contingency Plays & Sleepers

• Parker Washington (JAX), Manangai (PHI), Travion Henderson (NE), and Alec Pierce (IND) are highlighted as viable pivots.

Start/Sit & Matchup Analysis

Colts vs. Steelers

• Sneaky shootout potential, over/under at 50.5.
• Start Daniel Jones, Jonathan Taylor, Michael Pittman, and Alec Pierce.
• For Steelers: Jaylen Warren a solid play, particularly for his pass-catching upside.

Broncos vs. Texans

• Tough defenses on both sides; capped fantasy upside.
• Bo Nix vs. Kyler Murray as “toss-up” plays depending on health and matchup; Flacco considered as a sneaky substitute.
• Caution against chasing last week’s big stat lines, e.g., RJ Harvey.

Jags vs. Raiders

• Hunter injury shifts passing target share to Brian Thomas Jr. and Parker Washington.
• Strong trust in Genty (RB); Brock Bowers a must-start if healthy.

Saints vs. Rams

• Saints turning to rookie QB Tyler Shuck (in a tough Rams matchup).
• Rams D/ST and main pieces (Kyren Williams, Puka, Adams, Stafford) in play.
• On Saints: Only Olave is startable with confidence; Kamara disappointing this season and essentially a flex at best.

Chiefs vs. Bills – Game of the Week

• High over/under (52.5), Allen vs. Mahomes “Round 10.”
• Play all the stars: Allen, Mahomes, Kelsey, Diggs, Cook, Rice, Kincaid.
• On Keon Coleman: Steve Smith’s scathing critique (“You can’t teach a dog how to bark… he’s literally saying Coleman is a kitty cat.” — Andy quoting Smith, 51:00)
• Rashad Smith (KC RB) considered a “dart throw flyer” if Pacheco is out.

Seahawks vs. Commanders (Sunday Night)

• Jaden Daniels is the best QB start in this tier, even with McLaurin out.
• Debo Samuel a strong play; Seattle WRs (including JSN) preferred over alternatives.
• Seattle RB backfield (Charbs vs. Walker) remains frustrating due to inefficiency and split snaps but Charbs gets red zone looks.

Cardinals vs. Cowboys (Monday Night)

• High scoring, with big questions at AZ QB: Kyler Murray possibly back, but both he and Brissett have pros/cons.
  • Quote: “The current version of Kyler Murray is so bad and fearful… Now, maybe there’s no pressure coming from the Cowboys… that’s where he shines.” — Jason (65:27)
• Marv Harrison Jr. hovers as a WR2/3.
• Trey McBride (TE) booms with Brissett, less clear if Kyler returns.
• Dallas: All main pieces in; Jake Ferguson a solid tight end start.

Position Battles & Key Start/Sit Questions

• Manangai vs. Henderson vs. Bam Knight: Ranking depends on Friday/Sunday news, but all could be in RB2/FLEX mix with injuries clearing the way.
• Kareem Hunt vs. Bam Knight: A coin flip; consensus splits the panel.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Flacco's Age:
  “At my age, I realized that guy was in heaven.” (14:14, Flacco paraphrased by Mike)
• On Steve Smith’s Body Bag for Players:
  “He ain’t the guy. Can’t get separation. Can’t get off the jam. Doesn’t have it. Here it is: ‘You can’t teach a dog how to bark.’ He’s literally saying Coleman is a kitty cat.” — Andy (51:00)
• On the Frustrating Seattle Backfield:
  “It’s probably Charbs over Walker… [but] Charbs is the most inefficient running back in football right now… and they just keep going.” — Andy/Jason (60:18)
• On the Hunter/Scatterboo Injuries:
  “Why can’t we have cool things?” — Mike (12:58)
• On Injury News and Optimism/Resignation:
  “If Henderson had this one shot and went nuclear—awesome, terrible, I deserve it and then I will move on accordingly.” — Andy (18:52)
• On Halloween Mayhem:
  “Glass… five more bottles on the table… I made a mistake.” — Jason (09:02) “Crayons are delicious. Remember, kids, eat crayons. Superpower!” — Jason (47:54)

Timestamps for Important Segments

| Time | Segment/Topic | |-----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------| | 03:32 | Halloween Costumes and Show Banter | | 05:19 | Thursday Night Football Recap, Key Stats | | 10:04 | Major Injury News (Travis Hunter, Cam Scatterboo, etc.) | | 13:17 | Joe Flacco Updates and Anecdotes | | 14:46 | Swift, Burden, Ridley, Okwonkwo, Patriots RB injuries | | 16:13 | Rhamondre Stevenson/Travion Henderson Start/Sit Debate | | 20:30 | More Injury Roundup & Waiver Wire Sleepers | | 25:20 | Week 9 Matchups Begin – Colts vs. Steelers | | 29:52 | Broncos vs. Texans Analysis, QB Debates | | 35:40 | Jags vs. Raiders, Brock Bowers and Genty Starts | | 40:34 | Saints vs. Rams, Tyler Shuck Analysis, Olave/Kamara Discussion | | 49:21 | KC vs. Buffalo – Game of the Week Preview | | 53:00 | Kelsey’s Revival & Worthy Injury Update | | 54:53 | Seahawks vs. Commanders (Sunday Night), Jaden Daniels Focus | | 62:04 | Seattle Backfield Frustration | | 65:46 | Cardinals vs. Cowboys MNF, Kyler/Brissett Dynamics | | 67:42 | Fantasy Faceoff PrizePicks Segment – Player Props |

Recurring Jokes & Running Bits

• Halloween Props:
  Hosts break bottles, eat fake crayons for laughs, and take on personas to keep the mood festive, e.g., Indiana Jones and “Meowson Taylor.”
• Glass Everywhere:
  Jason repeatedly references the literal fallout of his costume and glass all over the studio (“I’m sitting on so much glass”) – a visual joke for YouTube viewers.
• Eating Crayons:
  Extended riff likening themselves to certain NFL players/coaches: “Crayons are delicious. Remember, kids, eat crayons… Superpower!” (47:54)

Final Takeaways

• Key Injuries: Travis Hunter & Cam Scatterboo’s absences shake up WR depth charts—expect Parker Washington, BTJ, and Manangai to be high-priority adds.
• RB/WR Sleepers: Monitor Rhamondre Stevenson, Swift, and others leading up to Sunday; Manangai and Henderson are high-upside plays if starters are out.
• Week 9 Matchups: Standards starts in shootout games (KC/BUF, DAL/ARI) while tempering expectations for DEN/HOU and JAX/LV due to tough defenses or QB play.
• Hold Steady: Don’t chase last week’s RB breakouts blindly, and lean on opportunity and talent when making tough start/sit calls.
• Fun Factor: Beyond the top-tier analysis, listeners get a hefty dose of Halloween fun and camaraderie—costumes, props, and all.

This episode is a practical, laugh-filled listen (or recap!) for anyone prepping Week 9 lineups, sifting through waiver wire rubble, or just wanting to hear sharp fantasy minds have absurd Halloween fun while staying dead-serious about helping you win your league.