Fantasy Footballers Podcast

"Starts of the Week + Week 12 Breakdown, Jacobs Worries?"

Date: November 20, 2025
Hosts: Andy Holloway, Jason Moore, (Mike Wright absent)

Episode Overview

This episode kicks off with energetic banter and jumps straight into tactical Week 12 advice for fantasy managers, as Andy and Jason break down the NFL news, critical fantasy-relevant matchups, “Starts of the Week,” and address ongoing concerns like Josh Jacobs’ injury. With trade deadlines looming and playoff races heating up, the hosts deliver actionable analysis, deep dives into player usage and matchups, and signature Footballers humor—all aimed at winning your week and ultimately your league.

Key Segments & Insights

League Updates & Trade Deadline Talk

[03:00–05:30]

• The hosts discuss the excitement of trade deadline day and share how their home league times the deadline to Thursday night football kickoff.
• “Some weird ones in our league [trades]. So we’ll see what happens in yours.” – Jason Moore (03:19)
• Quick rundown of Megalobowl playoff mechanics and roster rules.
• “The top six are in... as the weeks progress... top half move on, and then the champ is crowned, whoever scores the most.” – Andy Holloway (03:53)
• Promotion for “JoinTheFoot.com” with trade analyzers and premium in-season tools.

News & Notes

[06:08–10:27]

• Keon Coleman Situation: Second consecutive healthy scratch is discussed, with debate on whether it’s a player or coaching failure.
  • “If you put Lad [McConkey] on the Buffalo Bills... he would be Stefon Diggs.” – Andy Holloway (06:34)
  • “I feel like the Keon Coleman healthy scratch for a second week means you didn’t respond well to the first week.” – Jason Moore (06:55)
  • Historical busts compared: “There was another Coleman... Corey Coleman [Cleveland/Buffalo]... never became what he was supposed to.” – Jason (07:43)
• Injury Roundup:
  • Lamar Jackson (ankle) not practicing, expected to play.
  • Isaiah Likely, Tyler Higby, David Njoku limited or not practicing.
  • Trey Benson (Cardinals) might return soon: “Certainly someone that should be rostered in all leagues... will be an important starting running back on an offense that’s moving.” – Andy (08:55)
  • Joe Burrow (“not ruled out”): “I think he might play.” – Jason (09:52)
• Tampa Players Sick: Baker Mayfield and others out due to illness.

Starts of the Week

[11:20–19:49]
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Quarterback

• Jason: Jackson Dart vs. Detroit
  • “Jackson Dart will take on Detroit this week... 23 fantasy points a game, rushes for 45 yards.” – Jason (11:58)
  • Gruden’s viral ‘changing playstyle’ quote referenced: “Gruden was brutal. He’s like, this is stupid.” – Jason (12:30)
• Andy: Brock Purdy vs. Carolina (Monday Night Football)
  • “Brock looked great... two plus touchdowns in each start. He was QB6 last week.” – Andy (13:03)

Running Back

• Jason: Trayvon Henderson vs. Cincinnati
  • “Even if Ramon Dre returns, it’s about the matchup as well. Cincinnati... their rushing defense is poo poo.” – Jason (13:34)
• Andy: Kenneth Walker III vs. Tennessee
  • “He was RB11 last week... coach came out and said what we’ve been wanting – Kenneth Walker earning more opportunities.” – Andy (14:28)

Wide Receiver

• Jason: Tracy McGrady (Tezra McMillan) vs. San Francisco (Monday Night Football)
  • “Eight for 130 and two from NFC’s Player of the Week, Bryce Young… true go-to receiver.” – Jason (15:21)
• Andy: Devonta Smith at Dallas
  • “Philly fans are upset at... their Super Bowl champion team... Dallas is here to cure the ills.” – Andy (16:14)

Tight End

• Jason: Colston Loveland vs. Pittsburgh
  • “Steelers... 30th in schedule-adjusted fantasy points allowed to TE. Loveland is a big play type.” – Jason (17:56)
• Andy: Hunter Henry vs. Cincinnati
  • “Bengals... worst, worst, worst, worst against tight ends... they’re on pace to allow the most fantasy points of all time to TE.” – Andy (18:53)

Notable Quote:

“Against the Bengals defense, you can essentially blindfold yourself with a grenade launcher and you’ll hit the target.” – Andy Holloway (18:53)

Key Matchup Breakdowns

Bears vs. Steelers

[21:54–27:12]

• Chicago’s defense described as “bend but don’t break,” relying on turnovers.
• Jaylen Warren (ankle) and Kenny Gainwell discussed for fantasy—“Whoever the starter is needs to be started. Jalen Warren’s been great.” – Andy (23:49)
• DeAndre Swift is a must start; “Mannangi is purely touchdown or bust.” – Jason (25:03)
• “Temperature check on DK Metcalf... He is the alpha... matchup against the Bears much better.” – Andy (25:39)
• Rome Odunze: “He’s a WR2, but like a low end WR2.” – Andy (26:46)

Bengals vs. Patriots

[27:41–30:43]

• New England is favored; “Line shifted with the potential for Joe Burrow to return.” – Jason (28:57)
• Hunter Henry gets a strong plug; “I want pieces of the Patriots’ offense... could see a world where they all get it done.” – Andy (29:04)
• Chase Brown: “He’s been top 15 each of the last four weeks... but Patriots are toughest vs. RBs.” – Andy (29:31)
• Tee Higgins seen as must-start without Chase.

Lions vs. Giants

[30:48–33:32]

• Highest implied team total of the week for Detroit.
• “Love all the Detroit in this game... Gibbs. Yes. Amon Ra. And Jameson.” – Jason (31:28)
• David Montgomery debate: “Dan Campbell said they want to get Monty the ball more... Monty’s getting a touchdown in this game.” – Andy (32:38)
• “If Slayton is out and Dart is back, I like [Isaiah] Hodgins more in this game than I like Yoshi Voss.” – Jason (33:12)

Packers vs. Vikings

[34:44–36:04]

• J.J. McCarthy’s mechanics struggles discussed; “It feels a little Russell Wilson mental side of the game, like Danger Witch...” – Andy (36:04)
• Justin Jefferson is a “wide receiver two” with McCarthy’s current struggles.
• Aaron Jones “a good play – 22 opportunities last week.” – Andy (38:21)

Titans vs. Seahawks

[42:56–46:00]

• “Lowest implied point total of any team all season (13.5 for Titans). Simple solution... start 0.0 Tennessee Titans.” – Jason (44:07)
• Tony Pollard harshly critiqued: “Hasn’t scored 10 fantasy points since week 5... week 12.” – Andy (45:14)
• Kenneth Walker: strong start; Sam Darnold—serviceable as a streamer.

Chiefs vs. Colts

[48:45–54:08]

• Highly anticipated, hard-to-predict, “chock full of fantasy options”—but Jason says, “I just skipped it [in DFS],” due to unpredictability (49:10).
• Colts’ odds seen as thin; Chiefs’ defensive stats at home are elite.
• “Daniel Jones, it’s a little more nerve wracking... I’m playing Brock Purdy, Sam Darnold over Daniel Jones.” – Jason (51:39)
• For KC: Mahomes, Kelsey, Rashi Rice are locked-in starts; “If Pacheco is back, you’re down to three starts.”

Notable Quotes & Moments

• Andy, on facing Detroit after a loss:

  “They don’t lose a lot, but when they do, they come back with a vengeance.” (31:28)

• Jason, on Bengals' defense:

  “You can essentially blindfold yourself with a grenade launcher and you’ll hit the target.” (18:53)

• Andy, on the Bears defense:

  “They keep your team in the game and can do it that way.” (22:54)

• Jason on Jaylen Warren/Gainwell dynamic:

  “If you have to say Jalen Warren is starting, what percentage chance is it that he re-aggravates that ankle... 15%? That’s not a bet I want to make.” (24:07)

• Jason’s rookie “platter” for Starts of the Week—every pick a rookie.

Quick Hits & Advice by Player

• Keenan Coleman/Shaheed/JSN: Avoid in most formats until usage appears.
• Trey Benson: Stash while out, high upside upon return.
• Hunter Henry/Colston Loveland: Both high-upside TEs this week.
• David Montgomery: Start, good shot at a TD in great matchup.
• Trayvon Henderson/Kenneth Walker: Confident RB starts.

Time-Stamped Highlights

| Topic | Time | |-----------------------------|-----------| | Trade Deadline & Megalobowl | 03:00–05:30 | | News & Injuries | 06:08–10:27 | | Starts of the Week | 11:20–19:49 | | Bears/Steelers Breakdown | 21:54–27:12 | | Patriots/Bengals Preview | 27:41–30:43 | | Giants/Lions Breakdown | 30:48–33:32 | | Packers/Vikings Recap | 34:44–36:04 | | Titans/Seahawks Advice | 42:56–46:00 | | Chiefs/Colts DFS Talk | 48:45–54:08 |

Authentic Podcaster Banter

• Lots of league-specific jokes (“You can’t keep the trophy so close to you—all under my pillow at night.” – 05:34)
• Self-roasting (Jason: “My only concern... if you don’t have Chase, if Burrow doesn’t play, and the game script flips ...” – 19:22)
• Acknowledging their own player biases and trading regrets, e.g., Mike “regrets his Jefferson trade.”

Conclusion

This info-packed episode arms fantasy managers with actionable Week 12 insights, hard takes on injuries (notably Josh Jacobs), strategic matchup analysis, and a full menu of start/sit calls—bolstered by the hosts' signature banter. Rookie fever peaks with the "Rookie Platter" starts, and the show’s deep-dives into player usage and defensive matchups arm listeners for critical playoff decisions.

For full matchup forecasts—including any player not mentioned here—check the timestamps above for targeted breakdowns.

“We’re here for the Foot Clan first.” – Andy Holloway (16:04)