FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast – Episode Summary

Podcast: FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast
Episode: 5 Moves You Need to Make Week Ahead of Week 13 (Ep. 1864)
Date: November 25, 2025
Hosts: Ryan Wormley & Tara Roberts

Episode Overview

This episode, the final short-form trade-focused podcast before Week 13, centers on critical strategic moves fantasy football managers should make as the trade deadline approaches (or just passed) in most leagues. Hosts Ryan Wormley and Tara Roberts run through key trade targets (buys and sells), focusing on actionable advice, rest-of-season outlooks, and smart roster management strategies to help listeners position themselves for fantasy playoff success.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Saquon Barkley: Buy-Low Opportunity

• [01:51] Tara: Emphasizes Barkley as a prime buy-low candidate due to sustained mediocre production but a highly favorable upcoming schedule.
  • Barkley’s value is at its lowest, with only one ceiling game this season (Week 8) and no games over 17 half-PPR points since then.
  • Recent matchups have been against strong run defenses (Dallas, Detroit, Green Bay).
  • Rest-of-season: “...great matchups against Chicago, ...the Chargers... Washington and Buffalo.”
    (Tara, 02:53)
  • Barkley is RB14 in ROS (rest-of-season) rankings, behind less reliable names.
• [03:23] Ryan: "I didn’t realize...he has not hit 17 points in half PPR scoring in any game besides that one in week eight."
  • This disappointment presents a buy window for managers, especially those already playoff-bound.
• [04:53] Tara: Suggests trading from WR depth to acquire Barkley, noting RB scarcity this season.

2. Chris Olave: Buying for Volume and Schedule

• [05:09] Tara: Recommends Chris Olave as a rest-of-season buy, despite the Saints’ offensive struggles.
  • Points out the positive impact of Tyler Shock at QB and the stabilization of Olave’s target share, especially after Rasheed Shahid's exit.
  • Last week: 9 receptions on 13 targets, 70 yards – strong performance despite bad QB play.
  • Remaining schedule: Miami, Tampa Bay, Carolina, Jets, Tennessee – should be volume-rich opportunities.
  • “We will see probably 10 plus targets for Olave rest of the way.” (Tara, 06:35)
• [06:45] Ryan: Asks if WR17 in ROS rankings is too high/low; Tara says it’s appropriate, with Olave providing a safer profile than boom-bust WRs.
• [07:19] Ryan: Highlights Drake London vs. Olave as a trade comparo due to London’s knee injury and riskier status.
  • [07:59] Tara: “If you’re...locked in...maybe you can bypass Olave and have a Drake London, but if you’re competing right now and trying to get in, you might want to make that trade.”

3. Sell Hunter Henry After a Boom

• [11:10] Tara: Advises selling Hunter Henry after a rare breakout, as the results were match-up-driven against a weak Bengals TE defense.
  • “This was more matchup based...than something that we should expect moving forward.” (Tara, 12:23)
  • Notes weak production since Week 4, and that TE1 performances have dried up.
  • The injury-affected landscape means some managers may overpay after a good week – an ideal sell-high moment.
• [13:03] Ryan: Adds that New England’s struggling offense and OL injuries increase the risk of holding Henry.

4. Buy: Trayvon Henderson Remains Lead Back Amidst RB Uncertainty

• [13:39] Tara: Despite Ramondre Stevenson’s return, Tara remains bullish on Henderson as a lead back, noting:
  • “He was still the lead back...18 carries...but only 66 yards, a few receptions, underwhelming from a fantasy perspective.” (Tara, 14:01)
  • Stevenson’s failure at the goal line could solidify Henderson’s future role in that area.
  • New England’s upcoming schedule (post-bye: Buffalo, Baltimore, Jets) is favorable except for the tough Ravens defense.
  • Henderson is a premium addition for managers planning ahead for playoffs, not those needing an immediate Week 14 fill-in.
• [15:48] Ryan: “On the other hand...Trayvon still getting 18 carries and Ramandre just getting six...that’s a win...use it as maybe a buying opportunity.”

5. Move On From: Xavier Worthy

• [18:12] Tara: Suggests dropping or trading Xavier Worthy wherever possible.
  • “At this point, it’s a fantastic day if you can get 10 fantasy points out of him. And the ceiling, it’s just not there.” (Tara, 19:03)
  • Even with attachment to Patrick Mahomes and clear WR2 role, the production isn't there—lack of TDs, low volume, and capped upside.
  • Upcoming schedule tough: Dallas, Houston, Chargers, Tennessee, Denver.
  • Packaging him in trades in deeper leagues or outright dropping in shallow formats are both advised.
• [20:28] Ryan: Worthy vs. Jordan Addison for ROS?
  • [20:40] Tara: Prefers Addison for his higher theoretical upside and potential to boom, even if situation is risky.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Saquon Barkley’s Value Dip:
  “If you told me he was going to play every game and be getting like a normal snap percentage, like I think everybody's job would be on the floor to see what the production has been.”
  — Ryan [03:23]

• On Olave’s Reliability:
  “Olave is a very safe play. If you've maybe been nervous about some of those guys that kind of linger around that area...Olave has a great rest of season schedule and he showcased...very solidified volume.”
  — Tara [06:50]

• On Hunter Henry’s Sell Window:
  “This was probably more about the matchup just being incredibly appealing for him versus this being the turnaround where we see him get back to the reliability that he had.”
  — Tara [12:23]

• On Trayvon Henderson after Ramondre’s Return:
  “The real pop in our offense is with Travion Henderson.”
  — Tara [14:35]

• On Xavier Worthy:
  “There is no point at what you're going to be thrilled to put him into your roster. This is your last chance to...move forward and try and get a little out of something out of him or just move on period and drop.”
  — Tara [19:57]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [01:51] Buy: Saquon Barkley – Why he's a post-hype target
• [05:09] Buy: Chris Olave – Schedule-based WR buy
• [07:19] Olave vs. London – Strategic trade comparo
• [11:10] Sell: Hunter Henry – Capitalizing on a rare spike week
• [13:39] Buy: Trayvon Henderson – Backfield roles and playoff utility
• [18:12] Move On: Xavier Worthy – Time to drop or package away
• [20:28] Worthy vs. Addison – ROS wide receiver preferences

Takeaways & Strategy

• Target Talent with Favorable Schedules: Focus on underperformers with brighter weeks ahead (Barkley, Olave).
• Capitalize on Flukes: Sell players coming off unsustainable performances (Henry).
• Plan for Playoffs: Buy talent with locked-in roles who may be undervalued due to recent usage or bye weeks (Henderson).
• Don’t Hesitate to Move On: Don’t be afraid to cut bait on players who haven’t shown upside and face tough remaining schedules (Worthy).

Closing

Ryan and Tara wrap the trade show season expressing gratitude to listeners and encouraging continued interaction via social channels for add/drop and playoff questions.

“We appreciate everybody for tuning in...Hope it's helped everybody make some moves that have gotten them in a spot to make the playoffs and hopefully go on a run here.”
— Ryan [21:22]

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