Fantasy Footballers Podcast Summary

Episode: Starts of the Week + Week 11 Breakdown, TreVeyon Time!
Date: November 13, 2025
Hosts: Andy Holloway, Jason Moore, Mike “The Fantasy Hitman” Wright

Episode Overview

This lively Week 11 episode is packed with signature banter and detailed fantasy football insights. The Ballers focus on their “Starts of the Week,” break down crucial injury news, examine Thursday night football expectations (especially TreVeyon Henderson’s primetime opportunity), and offer streaming recommendations and matchup previews for the upcoming games. Expect actionable lineup advice, memorable metaphors, and their unmistakable, comedic style.

Main Topics & Key Insights

TreVeyon Time: Thursday Night Football Anticipation

• The show kicks off with palpable excitement for TreVeyon Henderson (“Hendo”) as the fantasy community rallies around him in primetime, with Ramondre Stevenson ruled out.
• Jason frames TreVeyon as stepping from “the chorus” to the “spotlight,” setting bold but nervous expectations:
  • “Is him stepping forward from the chorus and… yeah, Spotlight. He's got a solo tonight.” (02:30, Jason)
  • “The whole entire world now for tonight is expecting… everyone is expecting him to be great and he's going to be.” (03:13, Andy)
• Mike and Andy joke about the Fantasy “Triforce” uniting behind Henderson, with Jason giving a “touchdown guarantee” and Andy predicting “a great 15 fantasy points” (03:34–03:39).
• They poke fun at the lack of enthusiasm for watching Jets football and the tendency for Thursday nights to fall flat.

Week 11 News and Injury Updates

[08:49–13:30]

• Key absences for Thursday: Rhamondre Stevenson and Kayshon Boutte are both out.
• Lamar Jackson (knee) missed Wednesday; expected to play.
• Rashod Bateman (ankle) likely out multiple weeks.
• Brock Purdy expected to start.
• Arande Gadson returns to full practice.
• Devonte Adams trending toward playing.
• C.J. Stroud in concussion protocol, not expected to play; Davis Mills gets the nod.
• Bucky Irving and Chris Godwin with limited practices—likely game-time decisions.
• Marvin Harrison Jr. out following appendectomy.
• Drake London (illness) and DJ Moore (DNP) questions for Sunday.
• Friendly beef between Baker Mayfield and Josh Allen provides comic relief on trash talk etiquette.

Starts of the Week

[13:30–27:23]

Quarterbacks

• Andy: Dak Prescott vs. Raiders
  • “I think that can be a top five guy this year in the dome against the zone.” (14:13)
• Mike: Joe Flacco vs. Steelers
  • “Joe Flacco is doing awesome… why rush back to a season where it’s lost?” (15:45–15:56)
• Jason: Justin Herbert vs. Jacksonville
  • “Jacksonville has allowed six consecutive top-12 weeks to quarterbacks.” (17:08)

Running Backs

• Andy: Aaron Jones vs. Chicago
  • “He looks significantly better… snaps are going to Aaron Jones Sr.” (17:23)
• Mike: Jaylen Warren vs. Cincinnati
  • “He was the running back 7 against Cincinnati in week 7… I love me some Jaylen Warren.” (18:27)
• Jason: Rico Dowdle vs. Atlanta
  • “The running back with the most rushing yards in the entire league since Week 5, except for Jonathan Taylor.” (20:14)
  • The Rico Dowdle fandom and a few playful dunks on fantasy twitter.

Wide Receivers

• Andy: A.J. Brown (Squeaky Wheel Narrative)

  • “It wasn’t about [wanting stats]… it’s about the fact that he looks at the defense as always picking up the slack for the offense, and he’s not satisfied with that.” (21:09, Jason)

• Mike: Tyler Lockett as a deep flex

  • “When you see an opportunity… to have fun, you gotta do it, baby.” (22:27)
  • Called a “crazy” start, but both Jason and Andy confess to putting in claims for Lockett in deep leagues.

• Jason: T. Higgins vs. Steelers

  • “With Flacco, he’s been unbelievable… 17 fantasy points a game, 81 yards, 10 targets.” (24:43)

Tight Ends

• Andy: Dalton Schultz (with Davis Mills)
  • “He has at least five passes for 50+ yards in four of the last five games.” (25:02)
• Mike: Colston Loveland (streamer)
• Jason: Zach Ertz (Washington) as a reliable streamer.

Fantasy Forecast & Matchup Breakdowns

[29:30–end]

Dolphins vs. Commanders from Spain

• Analyze the Miami run, recommend all Dolphins starters.
• Commanders RB situation: Chris Rodriguez leads the pecking order, but a “messy” situation. “I would put Chris Rodriguez first.” (32:37, Andy)

Falcons vs. Panthers

• Bijan Robinson a must-start, but serious touchdown vulture vibes from Tyler Allgeier:
  • “He is the least talked-about superstar on our football team.” (35:17, Jason quoting Falcons coach)
  • “Allgeier’s good, and he’s going to get touchdowns.” (36:13, Mike)
• Drake London is a safe WR start; TE Kyle Pitts a “shoulder-shrug” option at best.
• Chuba Hubbard acknowledged as “fine,” but depressing, due to competition.

Bucs vs. Bills

• Possible snow/wind, but both QBs (Baker & Allen) still recommended.
• “There’s a little bit of concern with weather… likely going to be some snow showers and 15 mph winds.” (40:54, Andy)
• Tez Walker as a WR3/flex due to increased workload sans Evans.

Titans vs. Texans

• “You would play zero Tennessee Titans… maybe Woody Marks as desperation.” (47:46, Jason)
• Texans’ defense lauded; Nico Collins, Dalton Schultz or Woody Marks are viable starters.
• “This is the number one defense… in points per game and yards per game in Houston.” (47:20, Jason)
• “I don’t think their locker room has said, ‘Hey Woody’s our only player.’ Maybe they should…” (48:03, Jason)

Bears vs. Vikings

• High over/under, but both QBs (J.J. McCarthy and Caleb Williams) described as “erratic”/high-variance.
• Andy: “Both these quarterbacks can be erratic, can be a little panicky.” (49:48)
• Monitor DJ Moore, if out, Luther Burden becomes a speculative play, but Tyler Lockett preferred over him as a flex.
• Addison & Jefferson both played with continued faith (“There are brighter days ahead,” Andy, 56:21).

Packers vs. Giants

• Jameis Winston for the Giants is called “fun, unpredictable, and likely to benefit his WRs.”
• Watson is the Packers’ preferred receiver; Jameis’s pick-six problem noted for fantasy expectations.

Steelers vs. Bengals

• Secondary options and lesser-knowns discussed for very deep leagues—Chase Brown, Calvin Austin.
• Streaming advice: Aaron Rodgers (“in play as a streamer”), Flacco, and a start-the-tight-ends approach due to Cincy’s weakness there.
  • “Tight ends, tight ends, tight ends… especially against Cincinnati.” (62:04, Jason & Mike)

Notable Moments & Quotes

• “He’s a quarter of a quarterback, yardage-wise” (05:28, Andy, on Justin Fields’ miserable passing props)
• On Atlanta’s TD split: “This is a fantastic right hook to the jab” (37:10, Andy)
• Mike’s blacksmith metaphor: “Sometimes you gotta get crazy… steel underpants.” (22:32)
• “You are up and away—Tez, that jersey better be snug!” (42:45, Mike, on Tez Walker and the wind)
• “If you don't throw him the football...” (62:45, Jason, exasperated about DK Metcalf)
• “It's gonna be fire on Twitter tonight.” (64:46, Jason, on Hendo watch)
• “I disgust myself… [with my soul patch]” (64:18, Andy)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 02:30–03:43 – TreVeyon Henderson Night and TNF build-up
• 08:49–13:30 – News & Injuries
• 13:30–27:23 – Starts of the Week (QB, RB, WR, TE)
• 29:30–38:49 – Early Matchups (Dolphins/Commanders, Falcons/Panthers)
• 40:54–43:48 – Bucs/Bills, wind & weather effects; Tez Walker
• 45:08–49:19 – Titans/Texans, why to avoid all Titans not named Woody Marks
• 49:48–56:21 – Bears/Vikings, erratic QB discussion, WR confidence levels
• 56:53–60:33 – Packers/Giants, Jameis Winston & Packers WRs
• 61:06–63:14 – Steelers/Bengals, streaming and startable tight end focus
• 64:04–end – Closing banter and unity behind “Hendo time”

Summary for Uninitiated Listeners

This energetic episode mirrors why the Ballers are beloved in fantasy circles: a seamless combo of sharp analysis, humor, and practical advice. The hosts deliver trustworthy lineup picks for Week 11, call out the changing injury landscape, and give clever context for tough decisions. Their passionate embrace of “Hendo Time” stitches the episode together, while digressions on coaching philosophy, fantasy “squeaky wheels,” and even playful trash talk keep things entertaining for diehards and casuals alike.

If you need a confidence boost for starting sleepers, sage advice on streaming QBs/TEs, or simply want to enjoy witty riffing on fantasy football’s quirks, this episode is a can’t-miss for any manager aiming for a playoff berth.