FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast - Out of Bounds (Ep. 1757)

Episode Date: October 7, 2025
Hosts: Joey P. (Joe Pisapia) & Welsh (Chris Welsh)
Episode Theme: Week 6 Takeaways, Fact or Fiction, Waivers & Trade Advice

Overview

In this lively episode, Joey P. and Welsh break down all the chaos in the NFL heading into Week 6, with insights on waiver wire pickups, trade targets, and fact-or-fiction rapid-fire takes on the week’s biggest fantasy storylines. With Scott Bogman "on a bye," the duo also dives deep into listener questions live from Twitch, giving actionable and entertaining advice for every fantasy football manager.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

NFL Parity and League Overview

[00:31–03:24]

• Parity Rules: No undefeated teams remain; only one winless team (Jets), which is the second fastest in NFL history.
  "This is tied for the second quickest in NFL history... no undefeated teams. We have one winless team, the jets. And a lot of parody in the league going on." – Joey P. [00:31]
• Welsh on Parity: Welcomes parity, albeit joking it's ruining gambling.

Twitch/YouTube Community and Giveaways

[03:24–04:16]

• Devon Achane Autograph Jersey Giveaway (Twitch subscribers get odds boost).
• Emphasis on interactivity, answering live questions, and jokes about "questions with asses" (hosts being 'asses', audience asking the questions).

Early League Notes: Patriots/49ers/QB Questions

[04:16–04:51]

• Patriots optimism: Joey P. excited for Drake May and the Patriots’ new franchise QB.
• 49ers QB Situation: Joey P. teases a "counterback controversy" with Mac Jones vs. Brock Purdy.
  "One of the dumbest things you've said in a long time is that anybody thinks there's a controversy with Mac Jones..." – Welsh [03:24]
• Welsh shuts down any “controversy” talk—Purdy is the starter.

Waiver Wire & Player Drop Questions

[04:51–06:44]

• Droppables: DiMarcado, Christian Kirk, and Keon Coleman.
  • Welsh: Strongly recommends dropping DiMarcado after a critical fumble cost his team a win:
    "DiMarcado is one of the dumber players I've seen in a long time... he literally cost his team the game." [05:00]
  • Kirk: Can be dropped if waiver options are available; Coleman is a hold due to target share.
    "Keon Coleman... is the non cuttable player." – Welsh [06:09]

Trade Value & Buy/Sell Advice

Justin Jefferson Trade Value

[06:44–09:55]

• Jefferson is Elite: Both hosts say Justin Jefferson remains top-tier despite who is at QB.
• Buy/Sell Logic: If trading him, it must be for a legit RB1 and comparable WR (e.g., Judkins + Adams). Joey P. is not looking to "sell low."

Derrick Henry Panic Meter

[09:55–11:47]

• Panicking Henry Managers: While Henry has struggled, both see him as a buy-low, not a panic sell. "I hate massively talented players on a two week bad turn, then talking about how we have to sell them..." – Welsh [11:02]

Ravens in Crisis?

[11:47–14:52]

• Ravens Defensive Woes: Allowed 35+ points in four games.
• Not Beyond Repair: Offense is potent enough if Lamar is healthy. "Their defense feels like it's beyond repair, but they are not beyond repair..." – Welsh [12:25]
• Better as Chasers? Joey P. floats the idea Ravens could thrive chasing, not leading the pack.

CMC vs. Jamar Chase Trade

[14:52–16:11]

• CMC Workload: Despite heavy usage, Welsh prefers Christian McCaffrey to Jamar Chase for rest of season. "CMC also looks great... he's super efficient... give me CMC over Jamar." – Welsh [14:52]

A.J. Brown/Ferguson/Chase Brown for Diggs/Cook Trade

[17:02–18:51]

• Fair Trade: Favors Diggs/Cook side; Ferguson's volume will drop when Lamb returns, and Diggs with Drake May presents WR1 upside.

Key Takeaways & Moments of the Week

Baker Mayfield, aMecha Egbuka, and Analytics Beef

[19:13–21:28]

• Baker Mayfield: "Road dog" magic continues, defies expectations.
• Egbuka’s Emergence: Draft steal, stats defy poor analytics grades (notably criticized for “worst open score”).
  "He always finds a way to get open in big spots. Baker Mayfield's looking for him and it's just awesome." – Joey P. [21:18]
• Challenging Analytics: Disputes stats discrediting Egbuka and Jamar Chase.

Stefon Diggs Is Unleashed

[21:28–23:08]

• Diggs’ REMARKABLE Week: Finally fully integrated in Patriots offense, massive target share, mid-tier WR2 with upside. "We are now in unleashed Stefon Diggs territory. This week alone he had the third highest first read percentage..." – Welsh [21:28]

Listener Q&A: Fact or Fiction Lightning Round

[30:47–41:54]

• Calvin Ridley “Back”? Adjacent, but not fully; closer to WR3/4 range.
  "He's adjacent to back.” – Welsh [31:17]
• Carson Wentz Should Start ROS for Vikings? Fiction—J.J. McCarthy eventually needs to start.
• Dowdle Stole the Starting Job? Not a "bell cow," but now in a firm timeshare; should be picked up.
• QJ > AJ Brown rest of season? Welsh: Fact, Joey: Fiction—Eagles’ offense too run-heavy for AJB’s upside.
• Jameson Williams droppable? No (Bigger play at home, flex only).
• Kyle Pitts or Darren Waller rest of season (TE)? Split: Welsh leans Waller’s volume/upside; Joey hesitates but sees argument.
• Raiders QB Change Week 6? Joey: Fact, Welsh: Fiction.
• Cowboys good enough offensively for playoffs despite bad D? Both: Fiction.
• Egbuka 1st round pick (2026)? Fiction, likely 2nd round but with upside.
• Derrick Henry RB1 finish (season)? Both: Fact due to injury attrition/Tennessee volume.

Notable & Memorable Quotes

• "I think this is the dumbest play in the NFL in the last five years..." – Welsh, on DiMarcado’s goal-line fumble [29:58]
• "We are now in unleashed Stefan Diggs territory." – Welsh [21:28]
• "Always trust Baker Mayfield on the road as an underdog. It never fails." – Joey P. [19:13]
• "Analytics model isn't Very good if you have a Mecha Egbuka that far down." – Joey P. [23:49]

Other Noteworthy Moments

• Mac Jones eating a banana while being worked on (lighthearted, mentioned as ‘moment of the week’).
• Banana handed to Mac Jones ALREADY PEELED: “You know you’ve made it when someone hands you a banana already peeled…” – Joey P. [27:29]
• Audience now dominates show flow: “I’m loving this show more and more every week because … the audience is basically dictating the entire show.” – Joey P. [36:15]

Week 6 3-1-1 Predictions

• Joey P.: Dak Prescott (passer) vs. CAR, Saquon Barkley (rusher) vs. NYG, Mecha Egbuka (receiver) vs. SF [43:28]
• Bogman: Josh Allen, Josh Jacobs, JSN
• Welsh: Matthew Stafford, Ashton Genti, Puka Nacua – specifically highlighting the Ravens’ poor defense

Waiver Recommendations / Trade Advice Recap

• Top Waiver Interest: Rico Dowdle (“Now a firm timeshare, flex potential”)
• Trade Targets: Buy-low on Derrick Henry, AJ Brown (per Bogman), Stefon Diggs (rising value)
• Drop Candidates: DiMarcado, Christian Kirk (if better options exist)

Listener Engagement

• Fact or Fiction: Audience-driven segment, live questions major focus.
• Discord, Twitch, YouTube: Continuous push for audience to join, interact, and subscribe (Devon Achane jersey giveaway).

Final Thoughts

• Parody and unpredictability rule 2025 NFL, making fantasy plays less certain but loaded with opportunity.
• Hosts encourage leaning into player talent over two-week slumps, hunting value in waivers/trades, and not overreacting to recency bias.
• Next episode will build on more audience-led show structure, emphasizing interactive fact-or-fiction, Q&A, and live trade debates.

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