Fantasy Footballers Podcast Summary Episode: This or That: Dynasty Edition + Wildcard Reactions, Brain Caverns
Release Date: January 8, 2019
Hosts: Andy Holloway, Mike "The Fantasy Hitman" Wright (with Eric Dickerson filling in)

1. Introduction

With Jason Moore out of town, hosts Andy Holloway and Mike Wright are joined by NFL Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson to discuss the latest in fantasy football. The trio dives straight into the main topics, ensuring listeners receive insightful and actionable advice.

2. Wildcard Weekend Analysis

Performance Highlights:

• Quarterbacks:

  • Only Mitch Trubisky surpassed 300 passing yards with 303 yards.
  • A total of 10 passing touchdowns were recorded, with no quarterback throwing more than two.

• Team Scores:

  • The highest-scoring team of the weekend was the Dallas Cowboys with 24 points.
  • Defensive teams like the Ravens and Bears secured victories, emphasizing the importance of strong defenses in playoff scenarios.

Notable Insights:

• Andy Holloway criticized the "double doink" field goal miss by Cody Parkey, highlighting the emotional toll on fantasy managers:

  "The double doink from Cody Parkey. A little parting after the fact gift for his former team. That's just hard." [02:39]

• Mike Wright praised Mitch Trubisky's performance, acknowledging his growth despite previous criticisms:

  "It was awesome to see growth from the player that Jason had proclaimed will never be anything remotely resembling a starting quarterback." [03:05]

3. Discussion on NFL Rules Impacting Fantasy Football

Timeout Rule Before Field Goals:

• Both hosts expressed frustration with the rule allowing teams to call a timeout right before a field goal attempt, which can disrupt the kicker's practice routine.

• Andy Holloway proposed a solution to have a referee signal when a timeout cannot be called, preventing last-moment disruptions:

  "You can't snap the ball yet. Even though everyone's ready to go, you cannot snap it." [03:20]

• Eric Dickerson agreed, emphasizing the rule's inconsiderate nature:

  "It's a hokey rule. It doesn't gross, it doesn't work better one way or the other." [04:24]

4. AMA Announcement

The hosts announced an upcoming "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) session scheduled for Thursday, encouraging listeners to submit any questions they have about the show, fantasy football strategies, or personal inquiries.

Eric Dickerson highlighted the interactive opportunity:

"We'll take care of any news that's going on and we'll talk through some things on the quick question, but we're going to do an AMA." [05:34]

5. This or That: Dynasty Edition

A segment where the hosts debate and make choices between two fantasy football player options. Key discussions included:

• Quarterback Choice: Baker Mayfield vs. Carson Wentz

  • Andy Holloway favored Baker Mayfield, citing his ascent and surrounding offensive weapons:

    "Baker is absolutely on the ascension. He's surrounded by weapons." [17:39]

  • Eric Dickerson chose to stick with Carson Wentz despite his injury concerns, valuing his established role:

    "I'm going to stay with Carson Wentz here, man." [19:18]

• Running Back Choice: Damian Williams vs. Jerick McKinnon

  • Both hosts took a gamble on Damian Williams, recognizing the uncertain yet potentially rewarding role change in Kansas City:

    "I'm going to take Damian Williams too. I don't like knowing it, knowing that it's a gamble and can blow up in my face." [24:12]

• Wide Receiver Choices: Ty Hilton vs. Adam Thielen

  • Eric Dickerson leaned towards Adam Thielen for his consistent performance and touchdown potential:

    "I think that one’s a little less close... I'll go with Adam Thielen." [26:07]

  • Andy Holloway opted for Ty Hilton, citing recency and reliability:

    "I'm going to take Hilton." [28:22]

• Tight End Choice: Evan Ingram vs. David Njoku

  • Eric Dickerson favored David Njoku for his red zone potential and age advantage:

    "He's two years younger. He's on a team that has an established quarterback." [36:00]

  • Andy Holloway chose Evan Ingram, valuing his consistent production and fit with the team:

    "I'm going to take Evan Ingram." [37:21]

• Another Wide Receiver Choice: Kenny Golladay vs. Robert Woods

  • Eric Dickerson preferred Robert Woods for his breakout season and reliability:

    "I think I'll take bird in the hand with Robert Woods." [39:30]

  • Andy Holloway opted for Kenny Golladay, hoping for his continued ascent:

    "I'm going to take Kenny Golladay." [39:42]

6. Mailbag Q&A

Listeners submitted various fantasy football questions, including waiver processes, league rules, and player evaluations. Highlights include:

• Waiver Bid Preferences:

  • Discussion on whether to allow $0 bids after the Free Agent Acquisition Budget (FAAB) runs out. Both hosts advocate for allowing $0 bids to maintain flexibility.

• Eliminating the Kicker Position:

  • A listener expressed frustration with their league's refusal to vote on eliminating the kicker position.

    "To not even allow a vote is ridiculous. This is... it sounds like a communist." [42:16]

• Leonard Fournette’s Keeper Value:

  • Andy Holloway and Eric Dickerson agreed that Leonard Fournette is a buy-low candidate due to his injury history and uncertain future, recommending prioritizing other running backs:

    "I think they're going to bring him back at least for one more season... but it's a struggle for Ronald Jones." [43:52]

7. Community Engagement

Listeners are encouraged to join the Fantasy Footballers community through FootClanLeagues.com and JoinTheFoot.com, fostering connections among fantasy football enthusiasts.

Eric Dickerson emphasized the benefits:

"We provide an exclusive forum for people who support this show... have joined leagues, become best friends." [46:07]

8. Pristine Deal of the Day

The episode concluded with a special deal featuring a signed Devonte Adams Packers jersey available at PristineAuction.com for $76.52.

Notable Quotes

• Andy Holloway on the Timeout Rule:

  "It's a hokey rule. It doesn't gross, it doesn't work better one way or the other." [04:24]

• Eric Dickerson on Carson Wentz vs. Baker Mayfield:

  "I'm going to stay with Carson Wentz here, man." [19:18]

• Andy Holloway on Leonard Fournette:

  "Where do you want to go with Marlon Mack or Leonard Fournette next year? That one is going to be..." [46:11]

Conclusion

In this episode of the Fantasy Footballers Podcast, the hosts provided a comprehensive analysis of the Wildcard Weekend, delved into NFL rules impacting fantasy football, engaged in dynamic "This or That" debates, and addressed listener questions. With insightful discussions and actionable advice, Andy Holloway, Mike Wright, and Eric Dickerson continue to deliver top-tier content for fantasy football enthusiasts.

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