Fantasy Footballers – MEGALODON Episode Recap

Episode: Week 13 Matchups, Turkey Day Awards & More
Air Date: November 26, 2025
Hosts: Andy Holloway, Jason Moore, Mike “The Fantasy Hitman” Wright

Overview

The annual MEGALODON episode is the Fantasy Footballers' marathon show, packing three days’ worth of fantasy content into a single, comedic, high-octane Thanksgiving feast. It features the trio’s signature deep-dive matchup analysis for Week 13, playoff-prep strategy, backup waiver options, injury and news rundown, and the much-anticipated Turkey Day Awards. High entertainment ensues with the producers (“Deucers”) forced into turkey costumes for shame—a MEGALODON tradition.

With another wild fantasy regular season nearing its end, the guys break down critical start/sit debates, under-the-radar streamers, and the status of make-or-break players just before most leagues head into the fantasy playoffs.

Highlights and Key Segments

MEGALODON Episode Setup (02:05–07:50)

Host Energy Check: Caffeine is flowing—this show “will be hours, so buckle up.”
Producer Shame: “Three incredible turkeys” in ridiculous costumes are supplying the behind-the-scenes work. Camera checks and running turkey jokes recur throughout.
Mega Giveaway: Special hashtag (#TripleGobble) to tweet for a chance to win signed memorabilia.

“By the end, I hope I’m just a sweaty mess.” – Andy (03:12)

Week 13 Backup Options (07:51–14:16)

Latest News & Injury Round-Up (14:16–23:41)

Omarion Hampton (RB) Returns to Practice: “He looks healthy. It’s been a while, but just in time for playoff runs.”
Kamani Vidal (RB) still valuable if Hampton doesn’t play; not a lock for this week (keep in mind in deeper formats).
J.J. McCarthy (MIN QB) Out: Concerns about his future; possible backup status next year.
Bucky Irving (TB RB): “Welcome to the party, pal.” Looks set to play, pending no late setbacks.
Jaden Daniels (WSH QB): “Realistic possibility” he returns in Week 14, but team is out of contention.

“I don’t want to see these guys get injured again—don’t RG3 this thing.” – Andy (21:18)

Turkey Day Awards: A Tradition Unlike Any Other (25:20–32:41)

A fun, recurring segment where awards go to fantasy equivalents of Thanksgiving staples.

Categories and Notable Results:

Thanksgiving Meat (Showstopper / MVP): Jonathan Taylor
Mashed Potatoes (Most Dependable): Jaxon Smith-Njigba (JSN)
Burnt Dinner Rolls (Biggest Bust): Brian Thomas Jr.
Jack-in-the-Box (Wild Card Surprise): Javonte Williams & Rico Dowdle (tie)
Pumpkin Pie Guy (Sweet, but Only in Moderation): Quentin Johnston & Jameson Williams (tie)

“Jamo will make you throw up.” – Mike (31:47)

Starts of the Week (32:41–47:42)

Presented by Tostitos

QBs:
- Jason: Dak Prescott (“Must-win, home, highest over/under, he’s quietly the QB4 ppg.” – 33:02)
- Andy: Sam Darnold (revenge game vs. MIN, “Efficiency monster all year”)
- Mike: Bo Nix (@Washington, “spike week” upside)
RBs:
- Jason: Woody Marks (Houston) — “Getting all the opportunities, key red zone guy.”
- Andy: RJ Harvey (Washington) — “Perfect for post-bye rookie breakout.”
- Mike: Kenneth Gainwell (Buffalo) — “Top-12 fantasy back back-to-back weeks, big timeshare with Jalen Warren.”
WRs:
- Jason: Michael Wilson (Cardinals) — “Second-highest rate of 15+ yd plays. Stay in the flames.”
- Andy: Christian Watson (Detroit) — “Packers’ most consistent, top deep/in-zone target.”
- Mike: Andrei Iosivas (Baltimore) — “On the field for every snap. Desperate play, but there for you.”
TEs:
- Jason: Mark Andrews (CIN) — “Bengals are historically bad vs. tight ends. Lock for a TD!” (44:32)
- Andy: Dalton Schultz — “Tied for most TE targets last month; Colts are a top-5 matchup.”
- Mike: Juwan Johnson (Saints) — “Biggest consolidation of targets. Top 5 floor, maybe spike week coming.”

Thanksgiving Day/Game Previews (51:18–74:57)

Packers @ Lions

Watson the start over Jayden Reed (if healthy), more upside;
Jayden Reed Owners: Wait for final injury report.
Montgomery: Trending towards “insurance only” status, role decreasing.

“He hasn’t been inside the top 20 at RB since week 5. He’s probably the best pure insurance back right now.” – Andy (56:07)

Chiefs @ Cowboys

Expect fireworks (O/U 52).
Dak and Mahomes both must-starts.
Rashee Rice is the only reliable KC WR.
Worthy is Andy’s bold “TD guarantee.”

“If he gets the touchdown, you’ll be happy you played him. That’s a guarantee.” – Andy (61:09)

Bengals @ Ravens

Burrow returns!
T. Higgins OUT; opportunity for Iosivas and Tyler Boyd.
Chase Brown a top-15 RB in five straight weeks.
Ravens D: “#3 vs fantasy QBs in last 6 wks; defense is championship-caliber.”
Lamar Jackson = uneasy start, toe injury limiting mobility. Needs to rebound.

“If he struggles—and this is the highest implied point total of the year—I’ll be trepidatious heading into the playoffs.” – Jason (64:15)

Black Friday: Bears @ Eagles (66:03–74:57)

Caleb Williams: Feast-or-famine; six top-10, five outside top-20, nothing in-between. Low floor this week vs. Philly.
Jalen Hurts, Saquon, AJB: All must-starts; Devonta Smith banged up (practice report needed).
DJ Moore, Colston Loveland, Odunze: DJ Moore “untrustworthy;” Colston a fine streamer; Odunze volume high, output lagging.
Start/Sit Example: Michael Pittman & Christian Watson > Odunze this week.

Key Sunday Matchups & Quick Hits

Browns @ 49ers (77:07–80:52)

Weather Game: Snow/rain; low total.
CMC, Kittle & Judkins (CLE): Only advisable starts; avoid SF WRs.

Jaguars @ Titans (80:52–85:36)

Jaguars winning but unimpressive.
Travis Etienne: Relocked as RB1.
Brian Thomas Jr.: Could return; if not, Parker Washington & Wandale have value.

Texans @ Colts (86:38–91:24)

CJ Stroud likely back—boosts Nico, Schultz, and Woody Marks.
Daniel Jones fade: Don’t risk against a surging Houston D.
Michael Pittman: Start with caution; “holding my breath.”

Saints @ Dolphins (91:24–94:27)

Devon Neal (Saints RB): RB2, volume play—“Should get 15 touches.”
Waddle & Olave: Must starts, but Waddle’s ceiling limited by Saints D.
Juwan Johnson: Strong streamer at TE.

Cardinals @ Bucs (100:01–106:15)

If Trey Benson is active, start him. Otherwise, fade Cards RBs.
Michael Wilson: Remains strong even if Marvin Harrison returns, but monitor closely.
A. Buka (Bucs): Fine with Teddy or Baker at QB due to target share.

Notable Quotes & Moments

Hosts get competitive over Saints’ D/ST FAAB bids:

“Had I not done that, I would’ve got them for zero... What a terror.” – Andy (68:02)

Producer “turkey shame” and the episode hashtag:

#TripleGobble selected for the giveaway (135:01)
Recurring cutaways to the Deucers sweating it out in full turkey gear.

Fantasy analysis laced with humor:

“You know who’s the invisible man? Tony Pollard. He’s on IR while he’s still playing.”
– Mike (86:12)

Fantasy Faceoff (136:15–141:55)

Hosts make their PrizePicks over/under picks for Thanksgiving slate:

Jordan Love "MORE than" 10.5 rush yards (Andy & Jason, favorite prop)
Dak Prescott "LESS than" 69.8% completion (Jason)
Derrick Henry "MORE than" 17.5 rush attempts (Andy)
Javonte Williams “MORE than” 2.5 targets (Mike)

Listener Mailbag (142:26–147:41)

Rapid-Fire Start/Sit:

George Kittle vs. Gadsden: Stick with Kittle, don’t get cute.
Wandale or DK Metcalf: Wandale, especially in full-PPR.
Javonte Williams or RJ Harvey: Harvey by a hair.
Lamar vs. Stafford: Both are fine, but “I couldn’t bench Lamar on Thanksgiving.”
Lighthearted closure: Riffing about cats, “acting young,” and giving thanks.

Timestamps for Critical Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | |-----------------------------------|--------------| | MEGALODON Setup/Housekeeping | 02:05–07:50 | | Backup Waiver Streamers | 07:51–14:16 | | News & Notes/Injury Updates | 14:16–23:41 | | Turkey Day Awards | 25:20–32:41 | | Starts of the Week | 32:41–47:42 | | Thanksgiving Day Matchups | 51:18–66:03 | | Black Friday: Bears vs Eagles | 66:03–74:57 | | Sunday Main Slate (highlights) | 77:07+ | | Fantasy Faceoff | 136:15–141:55| | Mega Mailbag | 142:26–147:41|

Noteworthy Quotes

“By the end, I hope I’m just a sweaty mess.”
(Andy, 03:12)
“If you get too much pumpkin pie, you’ll throw up. Jamo will make you throw up.”
(Mike, 31:47–31:49, on Jameson Williams)
“If [Dak] throws for 70%, I’ll be sweating every pass.”
(Jason, 137:41, on prize picks)
“No matter what, it’s just three sick turkeys on Thanksgiving.”
(Jason, 62:14, on the game day slate and on their turkey-costumed producers)
“Hashtag triple gobble—there’s only one ‘P’ in triple.”
(Andy, 135:14)

Episode Tone & Takeaways

Expert Analysis with a healthy dose of comedy, camaraderie, inside jokes, and audience engagement.
Practical advice: Play your studs but know your waiver backups; beware of weather trends and injured returning players.
Real talk: Down weeks happen—even for stars and hosts themselves.
Thankful, competitive, rowdy: Perfect for Thanksgiving and playoff push, with plenty of laughter and actionable insights.

How to Win the Megalodon Week:

Watch for backup and streaming options as injuries hit (especially WR3s and ascendant RBs).
Target defenses with plum playoff schedules NOW.
“Ride the flames” on unexpectedly hot streaks—but don’t be afraid to pivot.
Tweet #TripleGobble to @theffballers for a chance at prizes!

For full episode, key insights, awards, and more, catch the MEGALODON in your podcast app or on YouTube with the infamous triple turkey cam.

Fantasy Footballers – MEGALODON Episode Recap

Episode: Week 13 Matchups, Turkey Day Awards & More
Air Date: November 26, 2025
Hosts: Andy Holloway, Jason Moore, Mike “The Fantasy Hitman” Wright

Overview

Highlights and Key Segments

MEGALODON Episode Setup (02:05–07:50)

Host Energy Check: Caffeine is flowing—this show “will be hours, so buckle up.”
Producer Shame: “Three incredible turkeys” in ridiculous costumes are supplying the behind-the-scenes work. Camera checks and running turkey jokes recur throughout.
Mega Giveaway: Special hashtag (#TripleGobble) to tweet for a chance to win signed memorabilia.

“By the end, I hope I’m just a sweaty mess.” – Andy (03:12)

Week 13 Backup Options (07:51–14:16)

Latest News & Injury Round-Up (14:16–23:41)

Omarion Hampton (RB) Returns to Practice: “He looks healthy. It’s been a while, but just in time for playoff runs.”
Kamani Vidal (RB) still valuable if Hampton doesn’t play; not a lock for this week (keep in mind in deeper formats).
J.J. McCarthy (MIN QB) Out: Concerns about his future; possible backup status next year.
Bucky Irving (TB RB): “Welcome to the party, pal.” Looks set to play, pending no late setbacks.
Jaden Daniels (WSH QB): “Realistic possibility” he returns in Week 14, but team is out of contention.

“I don’t want to see these guys get injured again—don’t RG3 this thing.” – Andy (21:18)

Turkey Day Awards: A Tradition Unlike Any Other (25:20–32:41)

A fun, recurring segment where awards go to fantasy equivalents of Thanksgiving staples.

Categories and Notable Results:

Thanksgiving Meat (Showstopper / MVP): Jonathan Taylor
Mashed Potatoes (Most Dependable): Jaxon Smith-Njigba (JSN)
Burnt Dinner Rolls (Biggest Bust): Brian Thomas Jr.
Jack-in-the-Box (Wild Card Surprise): Javonte Williams & Rico Dowdle (tie)
Pumpkin Pie Guy (Sweet, but Only in Moderation): Quentin Johnston & Jameson Williams (tie)

“Jamo will make you throw up.” – Mike (31:47)

Starts of the Week (32:41–47:42)

Presented by Tostitos

QBs:
- Jason: Dak Prescott (“Must-win, home, highest over/under, he’s quietly the QB4 ppg.” – 33:02)
- Andy: Sam Darnold (revenge game vs. MIN, “Efficiency monster all year”)
- Mike: Bo Nix (@Washington, “spike week” upside)
RBs:
- Jason: Woody Marks (Houston) — “Getting all the opportunities, key red zone guy.”
- Andy: RJ Harvey (Washington) — “Perfect for post-bye rookie breakout.”
- Mike: Kenneth Gainwell (Buffalo) — “Top-12 fantasy back back-to-back weeks, big timeshare with Jalen Warren.”
WRs:
- Jason: Michael Wilson (Cardinals) — “Second-highest rate of 15+ yd plays. Stay in the flames.”
- Andy: Christian Watson (Detroit) — “Packers’ most consistent, top deep/in-zone target.”
- Mike: Andrei Iosivas (Baltimore) — “On the field for every snap. Desperate play, but there for you.”
TEs:
- Jason: Mark Andrews (CIN) — “Bengals are historically bad vs. tight ends. Lock for a TD!” (44:32)
- Andy: Dalton Schultz — “Tied for most TE targets last month; Colts are a top-5 matchup.”
- Mike: Juwan Johnson (Saints) — “Biggest consolidation of targets. Top 5 floor, maybe spike week coming.”

Thanksgiving Day/Game Previews (51:18–74:57)

Packers @ Lions

Watson the start over Jayden Reed (if healthy), more upside;
Jayden Reed Owners: Wait for final injury report.
Montgomery: Trending towards “insurance only” status, role decreasing.

“He hasn’t been inside the top 20 at RB since week 5. He’s probably the best pure insurance back right now.” – Andy (56:07)

Chiefs @ Cowboys

Expect fireworks (O/U 52).
Dak and Mahomes both must-starts.
Rashee Rice is the only reliable KC WR.
Worthy is Andy’s bold “TD guarantee.”

“If he gets the touchdown, you’ll be happy you played him. That’s a guarantee.” – Andy (61:09)

Bengals @ Ravens

Burrow returns!
T. Higgins OUT; opportunity for Iosivas and Tyler Boyd.
Chase Brown a top-15 RB in five straight weeks.
Ravens D: “#3 vs fantasy QBs in last 6 wks; defense is championship-caliber.”
Lamar Jackson = uneasy start, toe injury limiting mobility. Needs to rebound.

“If he struggles—and this is the highest implied point total of the year—I’ll be trepidatious heading into the playoffs.” – Jason (64:15)

Black Friday: Bears @ Eagles (66:03–74:57)

Caleb Williams: Feast-or-famine; six top-10, five outside top-20, nothing in-between. Low floor this week vs. Philly.
Jalen Hurts, Saquon, AJB: All must-starts; Devonta Smith banged up (practice report needed).
DJ Moore, Colston Loveland, Odunze: DJ Moore “untrustworthy;” Colston a fine streamer; Odunze volume high, output lagging.
Start/Sit Example: Michael Pittman & Christian Watson > Odunze this week.

Key Sunday Matchups & Quick Hits

Browns @ 49ers (77:07–80:52)

Weather Game: Snow/rain; low total.
CMC, Kittle & Judkins (CLE): Only advisable starts; avoid SF WRs.

Jaguars @ Titans (80:52–85:36)

Jaguars winning but unimpressive.
Travis Etienne: Relocked as RB1.
Brian Thomas Jr.: Could return; if not, Parker Washington & Wandale have value.

Texans @ Colts (86:38–91:24)

CJ Stroud likely back—boosts Nico, Schultz, and Woody Marks.
Daniel Jones fade: Don’t risk against a surging Houston D.
Michael Pittman: Start with caution; “holding my breath.”

Saints @ Dolphins (91:24–94:27)

Devon Neal (Saints RB): RB2, volume play—“Should get 15 touches.”
Waddle & Olave: Must starts, but Waddle’s ceiling limited by Saints D.
Juwan Johnson: Strong streamer at TE.

Cardinals @ Bucs (100:01–106:15)

If Trey Benson is active, start him. Otherwise, fade Cards RBs.
Michael Wilson: Remains strong even if Marvin Harrison returns, but monitor closely.
A. Buka (Bucs): Fine with Teddy or Baker at QB due to target share.

Notable Quotes & Moments

Hosts get competitive over Saints’ D/ST FAAB bids:

“Had I not done that, I would’ve got them for zero... What a terror.” – Andy (68:02)

Producer “turkey shame” and the episode hashtag:

#TripleGobble selected for the giveaway (135:01)
Recurring cutaways to the Deucers sweating it out in full turkey gear.

Fantasy analysis laced with humor:

“You know who’s the invisible man? Tony Pollard. He’s on IR while he’s still playing.”
– Mike (86:12)

Fantasy Faceoff (136:15–141:55)

Hosts make their PrizePicks over/under picks for Thanksgiving slate:

Jordan Love "MORE than" 10.5 rush yards (Andy & Jason, favorite prop)
Dak Prescott "LESS than" 69.8% completion (Jason)
Derrick Henry "MORE than" 17.5 rush attempts (Andy)
Javonte Williams “MORE than” 2.5 targets (Mike)

Listener Mailbag (142:26–147:41)

Rapid-Fire Start/Sit:

George Kittle vs. Gadsden: Stick with Kittle, don’t get cute.
Wandale or DK Metcalf: Wandale, especially in full-PPR.
Javonte Williams or RJ Harvey: Harvey by a hair.
Lamar vs. Stafford: Both are fine, but “I couldn’t bench Lamar on Thanksgiving.”
Lighthearted closure: Riffing about cats, “acting young,” and giving thanks.

Timestamps for Critical Segments

Noteworthy Quotes

“By the end, I hope I’m just a sweaty mess.”
(Andy, 03:12)
“If you get too much pumpkin pie, you’ll throw up. Jamo will make you throw up.”
(Mike, 31:47–31:49, on Jameson Williams)
“If [Dak] throws for 70%, I’ll be sweating every pass.”
(Jason, 137:41, on prize picks)
“No matter what, it’s just three sick turkeys on Thanksgiving.”
(Jason, 62:14, on the game day slate and on their turkey-costumed producers)
“Hashtag triple gobble—there’s only one ‘P’ in triple.”
(Andy, 135:14)

Episode Tone & Takeaways

Expert Analysis with a healthy dose of comedy, camaraderie, inside jokes, and audience engagement.
Practical advice: Play your studs but know your waiver backups; beware of weather trends and injured returning players.
Real talk: Down weeks happen—even for stars and hosts themselves.
Thankful, competitive, rowdy: Perfect for Thanksgiving and playoff push, with plenty of laughter and actionable insights.

How to Win the Megalodon Week:

Watch for backup and streaming options as injuries hit (especially WR3s and ascendant RBs).
Target defenses with plum playoff schedules NOW.
“Ride the flames” on unexpectedly hot streaks—but don’t be afraid to pivot.
Tweet #TripleGobble to @theffballers for a chance at prizes!

For full episode, key insights, awards, and more, catch the MEGALODON in your podcast app or on YouTube with the infamous triple turkey cam.

MEGALODON Episode - Week 13 Matchups, Turkey Day Awards & More - Fantasy Football Podcast for 11/26

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Summary

Fantasy Footballers – MEGALODON Episode Recap

Overview

Highlights and Key Segments

MEGALODON Episode Setup (02:05–07:50)

Week 13 Backup Options (07:51–14:16)

Latest News & Injury Round-Up (14:16–23:41)

Turkey Day Awards: A Tradition Unlike Any Other (25:20–32:41)

Starts of the Week (32:41–47:42)

Thanksgiving Day/Game Previews (51:18–74:57)

Packers @ Lions

Chiefs @ Cowboys

Bengals @ Ravens

Black Friday: Bears @ Eagles (66:03–74:57)

Key Sunday Matchups & Quick Hits

Browns @ 49ers (77:07–80:52)

Jaguars @ Titans (80:52–85:36)

Texans @ Colts (86:38–91:24)

Saints @ Dolphins (91:24–94:27)

Cardinals @ Bucs (100:01–106:15)

Notable Quotes & Moments

Fantasy Faceoff (136:15–141:55)

Listener Mailbag (142:26–147:41)

Timestamps for Critical Segments

Noteworthy Quotes

Episode Tone & Takeaways

How to Win the Megalodon Week:

Summary

Fantasy Footballers – MEGALODON Episode Recap

Overview

Highlights and Key Segments

MEGALODON Episode Setup (02:05–07:50)

Week 13 Backup Options (07:51–14:16)

Latest News & Injury Round-Up (14:16–23:41)

Turkey Day Awards: A Tradition Unlike Any Other (25:20–32:41)

Starts of the Week (32:41–47:42)

Thanksgiving Day/Game Previews (51:18–74:57)

Packers @ Lions

Chiefs @ Cowboys

Bengals @ Ravens

Black Friday: Bears @ Eagles (66:03–74:57)

Key Sunday Matchups & Quick Hits

Browns @ 49ers (77:07–80:52)

Jaguars @ Titans (80:52–85:36)

Texans @ Colts (86:38–91:24)

Saints @ Dolphins (91:24–94:27)

Cardinals @ Bucs (100:01–106:15)

Notable Quotes & Moments

Fantasy Faceoff (136:15–141:55)

Listener Mailbag (142:26–147:41)

Timestamps for Critical Segments

Noteworthy Quotes

Episode Tone & Takeaways

How to Win the Megalodon Week: