Fantasy Footballers Podcast

Week 12 Studs & Duds + Jason’s Trade Regrets

Released: November 24, 2025
Hosts: Andy Holloway, Jason Moore, Mike "The Fantasy Hitman" Wright

Overview: Episode Theme and Purpose

This episode dives into the key fantasy takeaways from NFL Week 12, featuring a comprehensive rundown of this week’s "Studs" and "Duds," Jason’s trade regrets, injury impacts, and reflections on player performances. The hosts also set the stage for their famed “Megalodon” Thanksgiving episode and share their usual blend of humor and candid fantasy football wisdom. If you want insights to win your league and some lively banter to go with it, this is your recap.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Show Traditions & Thanksgiving Special [01:29–05:21]

• Hype for the annual “Megalodon” episode, which will roll Wednesday/Thursday/Friday content into one show to prep for Thanksgiving week games.
• Running jokes about bits, traditions (#Spatchcock, #Thicksgiving, “Dinner Butter”), and Mike's many years of Thanksgiving “Jack in the Box” food tradition.
• The trio sets a festive, humorous tone for the holiday week, engaging both new and longtime listeners.

2. “Monday Punday” Fantasy Recap [05:22–07:19]

• A parade of fantasy football puns to sum up key player performances:
  • Good: "Jamirical Gibbs," "Back Prescott"
  • Duds: "J.J. McFarty," "Shamison Williams," "Cryon Williams," "CDs Drops"
• Notable discussion: CeeDee Lamb’s surprising drop issues and discussion of Dallas’ WR situation.

  Andy: “Seven drops in the last two games against the Eagles. CD, what’s going on?” [07:03]

3. News & Notes – League Happenings & Injury Updates [09:13–15:13]

• Raiders fire OC Chip Kelly; Pete Carroll fires another coordinator.
  • Andy: "Pete’s like, dude, I gotta win now." [09:57]
• Chiefs sign Damien Pierce; Joe Mixon likely out for season, leading to Mixon’s tongue-in-cheek tweet:

  Andy: “Joe Mixon quote-tweets that and says, ‘You know more about me than I know about me.’” [12:03]

• Other key injury-related notes:
  • Aaron Rodgers expected back Week 13.
  • T. Higgins in concussion protocol.
  • Joe Burrow’s status for Thursday in doubt ("Do or die against Baltimore” [13:25]).
  • Baker Mayfield shoulder sprain; MRI pending.
  • Alvin Kamara MCL sprain ("Probably be a couple of weeks" [14:58]).
  • Ashton Genti (Raiders) ankle injury—unclear if serious.
  • DK Metcalf, Rashi Rice, Jacoby Brissett returned after minor injuries.

4. Week 12 Quarterback Studs [16:07–21:54]

• Top Performer: Jameis Winston (QB1)—highlighted for outrageous plays and a receiving TD:

  Mike: “That was the coolest play of the year.” [16:17]

• Discussion if Winston is fantasy-relevant (he’s not—expect Dart to return).
• Jalen Hurts & Dak Prescott: Both strong, top-three weeks.
• Notable LV dynasty impact: Jacoby Brissett’s consistent fantasy production for Arizona, making Michael Wilson a weekly starter.

  Andy: “We can watch that offense. I’ll watch that. That’s football. That is football.” [21:45]

5. Running Back Studs [22:52–25:48]

• Jahmyr Gibbs explodes (49.9 points):

  Andy: "219 rushing yards with two breakaway touchdowns...and then to add 11 receptions is–that’s not fair." [24:14]

  • Only LT (LaDainian Tomlinson) has had comparable stat lines.
• Emmanuel Wilson, Derrick Henry, Ashton Genti, James Cook post big games.
• Genti’s heavy involvement in the passing game noted as a silver lining even on a bad offense ("93 reception pace over the last four weeks" [25:19]).

6. Wide Receiver & Tight End Studs [27:57–34:40]

• JSN (Jaxon Smith-Njigba): 8/167/2, continues historic fantasy consistency.

  Andy: "He has not had a game outside the top 10...since week four." [28:16]

• Wandale Robinson: Surprising “top 5” week after increased downfield usage.
• Almond Ra St. Brown, George Pickens, AJ Brown, DJ Moore, Devante Adams highlighted for major performances.
• Michael Wilson: Heavy target volume (15) with Jacoby Brissett.
• TEs: Jason celebrates hitting on Hunter Henry (7/115/1) and Colston Loveland as weekly starts.

  Jason: “Our start of the weeks were one and two.” [33:11]

7. Duds: Fantasy Letdowns [34:57–59:40]

• Lamar Jackson:
  • Declining rushing, lack of fantasy upside ("One passing TD in the last three weeks...hasn’t surpassed 200 yards" [35:34]).
  • "You’re just holding your breath and hoping he gets healthy and gets back to doing Lamar things.” [36:14]
• J.J. McCarthy: “Tragically bad” after six starts; compared to JaMarcus Russell’s infamous start.

  Andy: “As of right now, this is tragically bad." [38:13]

• Justin Jefferson, Emeka Egbuka, Roma Dunes, Jameson Williams: All struggle despite opportunity.
  • Wideout studs can become fantasy irrelevant with brutal QB play:

    Andy: “Even first ballot hall of famers, when they don’t have a quarterback, they can’t be a top five fantasy wide receiver.” [43:13]

  • Dynasty discussion: Would you take JSN over Jefferson right now? (“Oh, I would take Jason over Jefferson for sure.” – Mike [43:47])
• Running Backs: Jonathan Taylor (16 for 15), Saquon Barkley (10 for 22), Kyren Williams, Sean Tucker, Deandre Swift all underwhelm.

8. Weekly Strategy, Trade & Start/Sit Regrets [58:05–58:40]

• Andy’s wide receiver choices (Chris Olave, Roma Dunes, Michael Pittman) have become “real questions” due to shifting performance and schedules.
• Jason laments a missed trade and how player fortunes can rapidly flip (“That would have been the most me and you trade ever. Because Jameson on fire. And this week, I give him to you, and he gooses.” [58:27])

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Mike on Thanksgiving Tradition:

  “My local Jack in the Box is closed. I don’t know... as far as I can remember, that is something that is real.” [03:00]

• On CeeDee Lamb’s Drops:

  Andy: “Seven drops in the last two games against the Eagles...Cd, what’s going on?” [07:03]

• Injury News (Joe Mixon):

  Andy: “…Joe Mixon quote-tweets that and says, ‘You know more about me than I know about me.’” [12:03]

• On Jacoby Brissett’s Value in AZ:

  Andy: "We can watch that offense. I’ll watch that. That’s football. That is football." [21:45]

• Jahmyr Gibbs' Breakout:

  Andy: "219 rushing yards with two breakaway touchdowns...and then 11 receptions—that’s not fair." [24:14]

• On QB regression (Lamar):

  Jason: “You’re just holding your breath and hoping he gets healthy and gets back to doing Lamar things.” [36:14]

• Dynasty WR Rankings:

  Mike: “Oh, I would take Jason (JSN) over Jefferson for sure.” [43:47]

Important Timestamps

• 01:29: Show opening, Thanksgiving Megalodon hype, traditions, and "bits"
• 05:22: Monday Punday: Studs & Duds roundup in pun-form
• 09:13: Major league news & injuries
• 16:07: Fantasy QB Studs – Winston’s wild week and Jacoby Brissett’s impact
• 22:52: Stud RBs – Gibbs historic day; Genti’s passing work
• 27:57: Stud WRs & TEs – JSN, Wandale, rookie/dynasty insights
• 34:57: Fantasy Duds – Lamar, McCarthy, Jefferson, and implications
• 45:29: RB Duds – Jonathan Taylor, Saquon, Kyren, others flop
• 52:47: WR Duds – Jefferson, Abuka, Dunes, Jameson Williams
• 58:05: Strategy/tactical regrets and start-sit debates
• 60:32: Wrap-up; reminders re: Wednesday’s Megalodon show

Tone & Style

The episode is as punchy and irreverently insightful as usual, blending sharp fantasy advice, lamentations from painful lineup and trade regrets, and all the fantasy dad humor fans expect. Andy, Mike, and Jason don’t dodge their struggles and bring honest, actionable in-season reflection for managers staring down the Week 13 playoff push.

For New Listeners

• Tune in Wednesday for the annual Megalodon Show—a super-sized, comedy-laden episode that’s a must-listen for fantasy managers during Thanksgiving week.
• Check show rankings, tools, & community at jointhefoot.com for deeper engagement and advice.

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