Fantasy Footballers Podcast: "Starts of the Week + Week 10 Breakdown, Get Squished!"

Episode Date: November 6, 2025
Hosts: Andy Holloway, Jason Moore, Mike "The Fantasy Hitman" Wright

Episode Overview

This episode is packed with analysis and advice as the Fantasy Footballers crew rolls through Week 10’s starts and sits, breaking news, player injuries, and deep dives into all the juiciest matchups. The trio serves up plenty of laughs, strong opinions, and fresh tools for fantasy managers hunting for league-winning edges. Andy, Jason, and Mike break down their star picks for every position, dissect injury reports, and debate bold choices—all in the signature Fantasy Footballers style.

Key Segments & Insights

1. Trade Analyzer Tool Announcement [04:15]

• Big news: The Fantasy Footballers have launched a beta version of their much-anticipated Trade Analyzer Tool.
• Availability: Free for everyone through the weekend. Foot Clan members get enhanced features, including automatic team imports.
• Purpose: Users can analyze potential trades and avoid getting "got."
• Attribution:
  • Andy Holloway: “This is very much the first version. There's a lot of hard work and effort and math... give us feedback.” [05:00]
  • Jason Moore: “People around here have used it to develop a trade, offer the trade, and get the trade accepted. That's great.” [05:18]
• Feedback request: The team actively encourages listeners to test the tool and suggest improvements.

2. NFL News & Injury Roundup [07:15]

Key Updates:

• Kyler Murray (Cardinals):
  • Placed on IR; speculation abounds about both performance and injury.
  • Andy: “He might not play another down for the Cardinals.” [08:56]
• Puka Nacua: Rib scan looked good; limited in practice. Sean McVay optimistic. [09:31]
• Brian Thomas Jr.: Out with a high-ankle sprain. [09:31]
• Nick Chubb, Cooper Kupp: Neither practiced. Watch for updates. [09:31]
• Rico Dowdle: Missed practice with a quad, not groin, injury—leading to a running joke about "no groins left." [10:00-10:14]
• Michael Pittman: DNP with a glute injury; “What’s so funny for their now, nothing, man.” - Jason [11:34]
• DeAndre Swift: Limited, expected to play. Manangai remains viable even with Swift active. [11:39-12:17]
• Garrett Wilson: Limited, trending positively. [12:34]
• Bucky Irving: "Weird bad vibes," likely to miss another week. [12:46–13:10]
• Coach Quotes: Multiple moments highlighting the absurdity or complexity of NFL injury reporting and player utilization.

Memorable Moment:

• Jason Moore on NFL celebrations:
  • “Three pumps is a penalty flag.” [10:32]
  • Mike: “Three pumps is a penalty flag.” [10:39]

3. Starts of the Week [13:41]

Quarterbacks

• Andy: Justin Herbert vs PIT – “A top five quarterback in each of the last three weeks; more rushing yards than anyone.” [13:47]
• Jason: Baker Mayfield – “Bad before the bye, but this is a get-right game at home... New England’s pass defense is the weakest part.” [14:19]
• Mike: Matthew Stafford vs SF – “Top eight in four of last five games... 49ers defense is much less scary post-Bosa.” [15:14]

Running Backs

• Andy: Kyle Manangai vs NYG – “Making the most of his work... 5.3 ypc on the year.” [15:51]
• Jason: David Montgomery vs WAS – “The Lions have an implied point total of 28.5... Monty is still preferred inside the 5.” [17:03]
• Mike: Jalen Warren vs LAC – “RB22, averaging 18 ops/game... Chargers a run funnel.” [18:14]

Wide Receivers

• Andy: Emeka Egbuka – “Number one target, good matchup. Connection with Baker should rebound.” [19:02]
• Jason: Rome Odunze – “He’s crushed you recently, but Giants defense is perfect man-to-man matchup.” [19:46]
• Mike: Darius Slayton vs CHI – “A ‘blacksmith’ steel underpants call. Great boom potential.” [21:19]

Tight Ends

• Andy: Sam LaPorta vs WAS – “Top five TE three of last four games, Commanders 27th vs TEs.” [22:05]
• Jason: Ariana Gadson* (joke on Cedric O. Gadsden) – “Leads all TEs in yards over last month; 377 yards, most ever for a rookie TE in 4 games.” [22:47-23:59]
• Mike: Kyle Pitts (in Berlin) – “Shocker: third-most receptions at TE. The floor is actually a ‘duplex.’” [24:16][25:01]

Memorable Quotes:

• Andy on Manangai: “He runs like he has his tails on fire.” [16:46]
• Jason: “We say really stupid stuff... or brilliant. You gotta throw everything at the wall.” [02:48]
• Mike on Pitts: “Maybe he has a second floor. I’m not going to call it a ceiling.” [24:35]

4. Fantasy Forecast – Game Breakdowns

Berlin Game: Atlanta Falcons vs Indianapolis Colts [29:39]

• Line: IND -6.5, O/U 48.5
• Key Points:
  • Unusually high international game total (most are low-scoring).
  • Pittman’s availability crucial for Downs’ value.
    • Jason: “If Pittman is out, I play Downs. If he’s in, I won’t.” [31:18]
  • Alec Pierce: Since concussion, “on pace” for 1,400 yards but “somehow not scored.” [31:41]
  • Drake London: “Went beast mode,” with one-handed grabs and high-point catches. Jason: “He literally squished the DB.” [32:51–33:17]
  • Start Bijan, monitor Michael Penix as a deep-league spot start.

New York Giants vs Chicago Bears [34:48]

• Line: CHI -4.5, O/U 48.5
• Key Points:
  • Highly anticipated due to young QBs (Dart & Caleb).
  • Mike: “This could be one of the most entertaining games... Only concern is weather.” [35:47]
  • Khalil Shakir vs Alec Pierce: “I’d go Pierce.” – Mike [45:19]
  • Dalton Kincaid: “He’s their number one pass catcher.” – Andy [45:25]

Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins [40:11]

• Line: BUF -9.5, O/U 50.5
• Highlights:
  • Allen's dominance over Miami; Achan and Waddle both strong plays.
  • Jason: “A high over/under, you have needs for both... That’s it.” [40:56]
  • Monitor James Cook’s status; Andy warns “have a backup plan.” [42:17]

Baltimore Ravens vs Minnesota Vikings [47:55]

• Line: BAL -4.5, O/U 49.5
• Discussion:
  • Mike: “I think the Ravens are going to dominate this game.” [49:29]
  • Zay Flowers is a “boom–bust” WR; Jason calls Mark Andrews “touchdown or bust.” [52:18]
  • Hawkinson “almost unplayable.” [52:38]

Cleveland Browns vs New York Jets [53:34]

• Line: CLE -1.5, O/U 37.5
• Insights:
  • “Cleveland only one and a half point favorites because they're inept in their own right.” – Andy [53:54]
  • Quinchon Judkins “in a very, very good situation,” but game script dependent. [55:45–56:33]
  • Both Fannin (CLE) and Garrett Wilson (NYJ) are playable for PPR upside.

5. Rapid-Fire Start/Sit & Strategy

• QB Toss-Ups: Jackson Dart, Caleb Williams, Bo Nix – All viable, weather may tip the scales. Jason: “Play who you believe in.” [38:32]
• RB Speculation: Devin Singletary vs Tyrone Tracy Jr.—full timeshare, Debatable. [39:15]
• RB Handcuffs: Ray Davis vs Ty Johnson if James Cook is out; Jason leans Davis for goal line, Andy likes Ty for passing work. [43:42]
• WR Deep Cuts: Slayton (Giants) for upside, as a potential desperation play.
• TE Streamers: Cade Otton “definitely in play” with Bucs WRs banged up. [67:24]

6. Memorable & Funny Moments

• Power Play NFL rule idea: “Ten defensive players for a play, like hockey.” – Andy [02:12]
• NFL pop culture (celebration penalties): “Three pumps is a penalty...” [10:39]
• Jason’s mustache struggles: "Does it help if you hang upside down?" “I haven’t tried that yet…” [06:45]
• Fantasy Footballers Triforce: Unitedly backing Travion Henderson as a start, hands-in cheer mid-segment. [59:41–59:58]
• The ‘squished’ DB: Jason (on Drake London’s highlight): “He literally squished the DB.” [32:51–33:17]
• Kyle Pitts as a two-story house/duplex: [25:01]

7. Timestamps for Key Segments

• [04:15] Trade Analyzer Tool Launch
• [07:15] NFL News & Injury Roundup
• [13:41] Starts of the Week
• [29:39] Berlin Game: ATL vs IND
• [34:48] Giants vs Bears Breakdown
• [40:11] Bills vs Dolphins
• [47:55] Ravens vs Vikings
• [53:34] Browns vs Jets

Notable Quotes

• “He runs like he has his tails on fire.” – Andy (on Manangai) [16:46]
• “We say really stupid stuff... or brilliant. You gotta throw everything at the wall.” – Jason [02:48]
• “Three pumps is a penalty flag.” – Mike [10:39]
• “Maybe he has a second floor – I’m not going to call it a ceiling.” – Mike (on Kyle Pitts) [24:35]
• “If you have a strong conviction, you’re not wrong to go with any of them.” – Andy (on Dart/Caleb/Nix) [38:18]
• “If you had both Swift and Manangai, I’d play Swift.” – Mike [36:38]

Final Takeaways

• Try out the new Trade Analyzer FREE (limited time)
• Monitor Sunday weather in Chicago game
• Take advantage of key RB and WR starts highlighted (Manangai, Montgomery, Warren, Egbuka, Odunze)
• Keep a backup plan for any Bills RBs if you roster James Cook
• Sam LaPorta, Kyle Pitts, and “Gadsden” all strong TE plays
• If in doubt, the Footballers encourage trusting your conviction—back your research and gut

For more, check out TheFantasyFootballers.com and follow @theffballers on Twitter. Don’t forget to check your bye weeks, monitor the latest practice reports, and, as always, adjust your flex!