Fantasy Footballers Podcast Summary

Episode: Week 12 Start/Sit + TNF Preview, Raider Rants!
Hosts: Andy Holloway, Jason Moore
Date: November 19, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode dives deep into the crucial Week 12 start/sit decisions, previews the Thursday Night Football (TNF) matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans, and delivers classic rants and insights on the struggling Raiders. With only two hosts this episode (Andy and Jason, as Mike is out), the show keeps its sharp, entertaining tone while helping fantasy managers navigate the final playoff push. There's actionable advice on backup/waiver options, relevant news and injury updates, strategies for managing fantasy playoffs, and a loaded mailbag tackling flex and positional dilemmas.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Host Banter & Quick News

• Mike "The Fantasy Hitman" Wright is off this episode (at Disneyland), so it’s a "two-man band" episode.
• Immediate TNF buzz: Keon Coleman will be active after a short suspension, and Shadour Sanders is getting his first NFL start for the Browns – a developing storyline.
  • Jason: “Going to practice with some of the first team for the first time.” (03:07)

2. Raiders ("Raider Rants") & Fan Reaction

• The hosts revisit their take on the Las Vegas Raiders’ year-long dysfunction, referencing a listener call that humorously sums up the Raiders fan experience:
  • "It's like waiting to get ice cream and somebody shows a scoop of poop on your ice cream cone when you want an ice cream." – Ozzy from Anaheim (05:00)
• Hosts highlight the sense of shared misery and hopelessness among certain fan bases, comparing Raiders fans to how they feel about their own teams.

3. Fantasy Playoff Strategy & Weekly Planning (06:09–07:51)

• With just three weeks left before fantasy playoffs, the hosts stress the importance of proactive planning:
  • Analyze your league and playoff seeding.
  • Start looking at opponents’ schedules and remaining matchups.
  • Consider holding multiple defenses for maximum upside.
• Jason discusses tough start/sit and rival block situations:
  • “I almost dropped Brock Purdy… I don't think I want to drop him and then have him play him against me…” (07:05)

4. Backup/ Waiver Wire Options (08:48–15:26)

• Segment sponsored by Progressive Insurance.

• Key advice: After waivers run, always check who gets dropped, as sneaky values may emerge.

  • “Drop it like it’s hot!” (08:48)

• Review of trending dropped players and whether to follow suit:

  • Joe Flacco: OK to drop with Chase out, and Burrow’s return looming.
  • Quentin Johnston: Despite bad games and a bye, he’s a hold due to touchdown potential (14:41).
  • Parker Washington: Advises holding through slump.
  • Rashad White & other RBs: Don’t chase knee-jerk drops if upside remains; especially not in shallow leagues.

• Specific pickups & backup stashes:

  • Andre “Yoshivas” Iosivas (CIN): May see more targets with Jamar Chase suspended. (12:08)
  • Quentin Johnston (LAC): “Brighter days are ahead… not getting rid of him.” – Jason (14:22)
  • Darius Slayton: Good matchups, solid injury fill-in. (15:26)

5. News & Notes (16:15–19:48)

• Jamar Chase suspension upheld.
• Jaylen Warren likely to play, albeit limited.
• Aaron Rodgers (wrist) is pushing to play, but status still up in the air.
• Shadour Sanders will start against the Raiders; concerns about pass protection against Maxx Crosby.
  • “Shadour Sanders, his biggest problem on film was always like, holding onto the ball…he will just keep backing up and he's going to back up into long, deep sacks from Maxx Crosby.” – Jason (18:14)
• Kenneth Walker (SEA) getting more opportunity, trending up.
  • “He's the better running back…” – Jason (19:17)

6. Thursday Night Football (TNF) Preview: Bills at Texans (22:22–28:33)

• Buffalo Bills (7-3) at Houston Texans (5-5)
  • Bills are 5.5-point road favorites; over/under 43.5.
• Houston’s defense highlighted as elite at home, especially against pass and QBs.
  • “They're number one against fantasy quarterbacks. Which Josh Allen is the entire team for the Bills.” – Jason (23:21)
• Fantasy implications:
  • Start Josh Allen and James Cook no matter what; no other Bills recommended.
  • For Houston, Nico is a start, and Woody Marks is a decent flex.
  • TE discussion: Caution with Dalton Schultz this week; favor Noah Fant or Hunter Henry.
• “We're anti-murder podcast. We always have been, always will be.” – Jason (26:28)
• Buffalo D is run-funnel lately: 32 RB fantasy points allowed per game last six weeks.

7. Mailbag/Q&A Highlights

Jameson Williams Rest-of-Season Outlook (30:15–31:59)

• Rest-of-season WR16: Solid ceiling due to the Lions’ schedule and Laporta’s injury.
  • “Over last five weeks he’s on pace for almost 1200 yards, 13 touchdowns…that’s not a small sample.” – Andy (31:59)

Start/Sit Dilemmas & Rapid-Fire Advice

• AJ Brown vs Jameson Williams: Stick with AJ Brown even vs Dallas (33:34).
• JAMO vs Davante Adams: Don’t start Williams over Adams yet (34:02).
• George Pickens vs Rome Odunze: Lean Pickens but both are close; Pickens not a ceiling play against Philly. (34:10–36:02)
• Dak Prescott vs Matthew Stafford: Play Stafford for matchup upside (36:10–36:47).
• Cortland Sutton rest-of-season: Hosts see Sutton as a low WR2/high WR3 (Andy WR24, Jason WR18) but both would trade for Jamo due to Sutton’s tough playoff schedule. (39:33–41:10)

Fab/Playoff Strategy (45:17–46:10)

• Preserve fab to get priority adds during title weeks—don’t get stuck with $0.
• Grab defenses a week ahead to stay ahead of waiver competition.

Drake London & Falcons Outlook (47:18–48:42)

• London was on fire as WR1 with Penix, but with Kirk Cousins, he’s a middling flex at best; expectation reset is necessary.

Alvin Kamara & Bijan Robinson Tempos (50:05–52:59)

• Kamara: Still usable; blew up bad vs Rams but volume is elite.
• Bijan Robinson: Locked in as a safe top-end RB; not the goal-line back but “indestructible” (Jason, 52:26).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “It's like waiting to get ice cream and somebody shows a scoop of poop on your ice cream cone when you want an ice cream.” – Listener Ozzy from Anaheim (05:00)
• “Drop it like it’s hot!” – Andy (08:48)
• “Brighter days are ahead for Quentin Johnston.” – Jason (15:11)
• “We’re anti-murder podcast. We always have been, always will be.” – Jason (26:28)
• “Over last five weeks [Jameson Williams is] on pace for almost 1200 yards, 13 touchdowns… that’s not a small sample.” – Andy (31:59)
• “Brighter days are ahead for Quentin Johnston…I’m not getting rid of him.” – Jason (14:22)
• “If you go into your fantasy playoffs with Sutton and count on him… it’s going to be a nightmare.” – Andy (40:14)
• “He’s indestructible this season. He cannot get injured…Not this year. Indestructible.” – Jason, on Bijan Robinson (52:59)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [04:42] – Listener “Poop on ice cream” Raiders call
• [06:09–07:51] – Fantasy playoff prep strategy
• [08:48] – Backup option/waiver advice
• [16:15–19:48] – News & injuries (Jaylen Warren, Aaron Rodgers, Shadour Sanders, Kenneth Walker)
• [22:22–28:33] – TNF Bills vs Texans breakdown
• [30:15–31:59] – Jameson Williams ROS rank
• [34:10–36:02] – Pickens vs Odunze debate
• [39:33–41:10] – Sutton trade advice & playoff schedule caution
• [45:17–46:10] – Fab management tips for playoffs
• [47:18–48:42] – Drake London/Kirk Cousins analysis
• [50:05–52:59] – Kamara & Bijan rest-of-season confidence

Episode Tone & Style

As always, the tone is lively, accessible, and laced with humor. The hosts make complex strategy clear, keep it engaging with good-natured jabs and personal anecdotes, and balance sharp analysis with fan empathy.

In Summary

Listen to this episode for a sharp TNF preview, bold start/sit calls, actionable roster moves for Week 12 and playoff push, and, as always, a healthy dose of rants from fans and hosts alike. The Raiders are still tragic, Keon Coleman’s back, Shadour Sanders is starting, and the fantasy playoffs are nigh—tune in for the edge you need.