Fantasy Footballers Podcast Summary Episode: Week 3 Buy or Sell + Trending or Ending, Beard vs Mustache - Fantasy Football Podcast for 9/23
Release Date: September 23, 2020

I. Week 3 Buy or Sell

The hosts delved into strategic decisions for the third week of the NFL season, analyzing various players' performances and discussing whether to buy or sell them in fantasy leagues.

• James Conner vs. Benny Snell

  • Andy Holloway emphasized buying James Conner:

    "I am definitely going to buy because I had James Conner in as my start of the week... I do expect that he'll come in and be the primary ball carrier week one." [08:59]

  • Jason Moore shared insights on Benny Snell, citing recent updates:

    "We have an upside down situation." [10:14]

  • Mike Wright opted to sell Benny Snell, questioning his top 15 status:

    "Top 15 is too high for me. I think he is in that 15 to 20 range." [10:33]

• Aaron Jones vs. Alvin Kamara vs. Ezekiel Elliott

  • Mike Wright highlighted the dilemma between Aaron Jones and Alvin Kamara:

    "I would go Alvin Kamara. I would go for the ceiling." [02:55]

  • Andy Holloway weighed in on Jones' consistency:

    "He had these monster weeks, but then he also, you know, really let you down. He wasn't consistent." [06:16]

• Mark Ingram and Keenan Allen

  • Discussions revolved around selling Mark Ingram, who later outperformed expectations:

    "We all sold Mark Ingram, but he finished at RB19." [08:22]

II. Trending or Ending

The hosts evaluated whether certain players were on an upward trajectory (Trending) or if their performances were declining (Ending).

• Ty Hilton

  • Mike Wright and Jason Moore both concluded that Ty Hilton's performance was Ending after disappointing first two weeks:

    Mike: "This is an ending situation." [22:00]
    Jason: "I'm going to say ending." [21:43]

• Stefon Diggs and Josh Allen

  • Andy Holloway and Mike Wright discussed Stefon Diggs' trending performance alongside Josh Allen's breakout:

    Andy: "I think he dominates the rest of the season." [27:40]
    Mike: "I think he has a legitimate touchdown threat." [26:01]

• Cooper Kupp

  • Jason Moore raised concerns about Cooper Kupp's declining touchdown opportunities:

    "I would say ending." [31:01]

• Calvin Ridley vs. Michael Thomas

  • A heated debate ensued over whether Calvin Ridley would maintain top-five status or fade compared to Michael Thomas:

    Jason: "Calvin Ridley is what you want Julio Jones to be." [34:12]
    Mike: "I would take Michael Thomas rest of season over Calvin Ridley." [37:07]

• D.J. Chark

  • Jason Moore deemed D.J. Chark as Ending due to insufficient targets despite his talent:

    "I'm going to say ending." [49:54]

III. News and Notes

Updates on player transactions, injuries, and team news that could impact fantasy decisions.

• Devonta Freeman Signing

  • Mike Wright expressed skepticism about Devonta Freeman's one-year contract with the Giants:

    "I thought this deal would be four or five million dollars more guaranteed." [12:50]

• Injuries

  • Christian McCaffrey placed on short-term IR:

    Mike: "Christian McCaffrey has been put on short term IR. He is out at least the next three weeks." [40:10]

  • Julio Jones' Hamstring Injury raised concerns about his future performance:

    "It's more than a Decepticon situation." [16:18]

• Team Dynamics

  • Discussion on the Giants' running back depth with Dion Lewis and Wayne Gallman:

    Andy: "I do not believe he plays this week. I think they're going to give him this week off." [14:23]

IV. Thursday Night Preview: Beard vs Mustache

A light-hearted segment previewing the upcoming Thursday Night Football game between the Dolphins and Jaguars, featuring a playful rivalry between quarterbacks Ryan Fitzpatrick (Mustache) and Gardner Minshew (Beard).

• Fitzpatrick vs. Minshew
  • Mike Wright shared a humorous exchange about facial hair dominance:

    "Fitzpatrick said, guys that grow mustaches have patchy sides. Minshew gave him the side eye." [44:30]

  • Play Predictions:
    • Andy Holloway expressed confidence in Minshew:

      "I think these two quarterbacks will get it done and they're going to start just going back and forth by the end of the game scoring." [52:27]

    • Jason Moore favored Ryan Fitzpatrick for the week's matchup:

      "Ryan Fitzpatrick is my start of the week at the quarterback position." [52:46]

V. Additional Insights and Strategy

• Waiver Wire Strategies

  • Mike Wright and Jason Moore discussed the importance of strategic bidding on waiver claims, especially in dynamic situations with player injuries:

    Mike: "How much fab do I spend? And the number is contextual." [42:30]

• Dynasty League Moves

  • Mike Wright recounted his attempt to acquire Drew Sample and the dynamics of dynasty league strategy:

    "I just wanted some depth." [52:56]

• Flex Position Tips

  • Advice on managing flex positions during high-stakes games like Thursday Night Football:

    "Take your Thursday night players out of the flex position. Put them in your main running back or wide receiver spot so you have flexibility later." [54:30]

Conclusion

In this episode, the Fantasy Footballers provided comprehensive advice on player acquisitions and drops for Week 3, evaluated trending and declining player performances, shared critical news updates affecting fantasy lineups, and offered a fun preview of the Thursday Night Football matchup. Notable insights included the strategic decisions surrounding James Conner, Alvin Kamara, and the debated statuses of Calvin Ridley versus Michael Thomas. The hosts also emphasized the importance of staying informed on injuries and team dynamics to optimize fantasy performance.

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