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Episode: The Biggest Fantasy Football Questions For Each Team in Week 4 (Ep. 1736)
Date: September 26, 2025
Host: Ryan Wormley
Guests/Co-Hosts: Pat Fitzmorris (“Fitz”), Derek Brown (“DBro”)

Overview

In this week’s episode, Ryan, Fitz, and DBro perform a deep dive into the most pressing fantasy football questions for every NFL team heading into Week 4. The trio covers breakout candidates, lineup dilemmas, injury impacts, and key matchups, blending sharp analysis with their signature witty banter. Whether you play in redraft, dynasty, or DFS, this episode gives strategic insight for every type of fantasy manager.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. NFL Scheduling: International Games and Time Zones ([00:00–04:16])

• The hosts begin with a light-hearted debate about the NFL’s expansion of international games.
• All three agree the novelty is wearing off, and the proliferation of early/overlapping games threatens the uniqueness of the NFL schedule.
• Pat Fitzmorris: “I want Monday night games to be standalone games. I want to be able to, like, watch all of whatever game there is.” (02:39)
• Time zone discussions turn comedic, poking fun at “made-up” Mountain time.

2. Early Sunday: Vikings at Steelers in Ireland — Jordan Addison’s Return ([04:16–08:17])

• Jordan Addison’s impact in first game back from suspension:
  • Fitz: Expect a limited snap count (50–67%), not an immediate 90% usage.
  • DBro: Pittsburgh’s single-high-heavy defense is a plus match. Addison produced 2.2 YPRR and a 27% first-read share vs. the same structure last year.
  • Ranking spectrum: DBro WR34, Fitz in 50s but “should probably have him in the 40s.”
  • Addison boosts the offense but won’t dent Jefferson, Hockenson. Fade Thielen/Naylor.
  • DBro: “Even on limited snaps … I'm pretty confident he's going to put up a strong stat line.” (07:10)

3. Commanders at Falcons — Bijan Robinson’s Outlook ([08:17–11:01])

• Washington has held opposing RB1s under 4.0 YPC. Is Bijan at risk?
  • DBro: Unfazed. Commanders’ defensive success is “more a function of competition than actual strength.”
  • Falcons rank 9th in yards before contact per rush (“a Bijan stat”).
  • Fitz: Not a matchup to fear. “Josh Jacobs did just fine. …Certainly not a matchup that's going to deter you from starting Bijan Robinson.” (10:14)
• Atlanta’s O-line and Bijan’s big-play ability outweigh middling run defense.

4. Saints at Bills — Can Buffalo Cover a 16.5-Point Spread? ([14:45–19:54])

• Will the Bills cover?
  • Fitz: Yes, extra prep, at home. Expects a blowout.
  • DBro: No, expects garbage time “backdoor cover.”
  • Both agree Chris Olave is a must-start (“crap ton of volume” — DBro), and Dalton Kincaid is a potential letdown on the Buffalo side.
  • DBro: “If this number was like 12.5… then fine, I think they cover. At 16.5 … back door is always open.” (17:49)
• Notable stat: Saints interior defense weak enough that Kamara is viable.

5. Browns at Lions — Elite Defense vs Elite Offense ([20:03–26:30])

• Who wins, Browns D or Lions O?
  • Fitz: Lions will succeed primarily through the air. Browns are #1 in DVOA vs run, but 18th vs pass.
  • DBro: It all hinges on the trenches (Mahogany/Ratledge vs Browns DL). If Goff stays clean, Lions WRs — Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams — can exploit Cleveland’s banged-up corner group.
  • Both praise the Browns as a potential powerhouse if they solve QB.
• Memorable: “If they [the Browns] can just finally figure it out at quarterback ... they could be competitive in a hurry.” — Fitz (25:22)
• Both see the Browns defense “winning the battle” even in a possible loss.

6. Titans at Texans — A Matchup to Avoid ([26:30–30:44])

• Lowest projected point total — 39.0.
• Path to the over? Only if Houston’s offense (Stroud, Nico Collins) exploits Tennessee’s bad pass defense.
• DBro: Calls game “gross,” points out calling shots on Nico Collins versus a declining L’Jarius Sneed.
• Consensus: Little fantasy value outside clear starters (Damien Pierce, Nico, etc.).

7. Panthers at Patriots — Will Trayvon Henderson Be Unleashed? ([30:44–34:10])

• Henderson’s snap count trending up (45.9% last week); both co-hosts call this “the week he finally gets unleashed” after fumbles from Stevenson and Gibson.
• Fitz: Just needs to “hold onto the ball.”
• DBro: Panthers’ run defense giving up “eighth most rushing yards and third highest yards after contact per attempt.” Ranks Henderson RB23; Fitz more skeptical (RB31).
• DBro: “If this isn’t the game, I don’t know what game is going to be, man.” (32:06)

8. Chargers at Giants — Cam Skattebo Breakout Binge ([34:47–40:31])

• Skattebo emerges as a must-start (RB14 Fitz, RB16 DBro). “He’s not giving the job back.”
• DBro: “You should be licking your chops to play Cam Skattebo this week.” (37:00)
• The Chargers’ defense is exploitable on the ground; Giants should feed Skattebo, especially with rookie QB starting.
• Rest-of-season: Both see Skattebo as a “comfortable RB2, high-end RB2” if healthy.

9. Eagles at Buccaneers — Philly Offense Unlocked? ([40:31–45:54])

• Eagles: Second-half vs Rams not an outlier — they “unlocked” their vertical game, and should keep airing it out vs run-funneling Tampa D.
• DBro: “The Eagles felt like the person that locked their keys in the car.” (41:07)
• On the Bucs: Big target bump for Emeka Egbuka with Mike Evans out, but tough draw vs Quinyon Mitchell (likely to shadow).
• Both rank Egbuka as low-end WR2 mostly due to volume.

10. Colts at Rams — Jonathan Taylor vs. Puka Nacua for Fantasy Bragging Rights ([45:54–51:29])

• Who is the better start and better season-long bet?
  • Puka Nacua: Both DBro and Fitz choose him for both, citing historic reception pace and huge usage.
  • DBro: “He’s scoring 24.5 fantasy points per game with one freakin’ touchdown.” (47:17)
  • Fitz draws Cooper Kupp 2021 parallels: “If Puka stays healthy, he could put up those types of numbers.” (48:28)
  • Both give due credit to Taylor as best “pure runner” in football.

11. Jaguars at 49ers — Ricky Pearsall vs Brian Thomas Jr. ([51:29–55:21])

• For Week 4, Pearsall ranks higher due to opportunity (Kittle/Jennings out), but Thomas Jr. remains preferable rest-of-season… unless concern about his wrist/yips lingers.
• DBro: Most bullish on Pearsall even ROS — “He’s been fantastic … I got tons of questions about Brian Thomas Jr.” (53:12)

12. Ravens at Chiefs — The Pacheco Dilemma ([55:21–59:46])

• KC’s Isaiah Pacheco: Poor start, but faces a Ravens D decimated by injuries.
• Both hosts skeptical he produces — low snap share, minimal involvement, KC doesn’t want to “feature” him.
• DBro: “If you’re willing to flex Pacheco again at this point, Godspeed.” (58:18)
• If he can’t pop this week, it’s drop time: “If you’re not starting him in this matchup, shouldn’t you just drop him?” — Wormley (58:43)

13. Bears at Raiders — Can Caleb Keep it Rolling? ([61:24–64:21])

• Bears’ offense looked good last week but was propped up by a woeful Dallas defense.
• Both see another strong spot vs. Raiders (bad pass defense); Rome Odunze gets the single-high coverage he thrives on.
• DBro: Still wants to see Caleb excel under duress vs. top-10 defenses before moving to “believer” status.

14. Sunday Night: Packers at Cowboys — Life Without CeeDee Lamb ([64:21–67:18])

• Cowboys passing game should struggle; Packers D is elite vs the pass.
• George Pickens gets flooded with targets but not all high-value; Jake Ferguson could benefit.
• DBro: “Michael Parsons is going to be in that backfield all freaking day standing over Dak Prescott. It’s not going to be good.” (65:19)
• Both predict 1–2 sacks from Parsons and a long night for Dallas' injured offensive line.

15. Monday Night Football — Jets at Dolphins: Breece Hall Bounce-back? ([67:18–69:25])

• Both hosts independently project Hall for ~16–17 carries, ~75–80 rushing yards, 2–3 catches, and possibly a TD. Miami’s run defense is vulnerable.
• DBro: “I have Breece Hall for 101 total yards and a score.” (68:18)
• Both see opportunity for a run-heavy approach from both sides.

16. Monday Night: Bengals at Broncos — No End in Sight for Cincy’s Struggles ([69:25–71:52])

• Bengals offense has “arguably worst O-line in the NFL,” can’t run, and faces top-five pressure/Broncos D.
• DBro: “You’re starting Jamar Chase on principle … outside of that I don’t want a single Bengal in my lineup.” (70:55)
• Chase Brown, as lead RB, is averaging only 0.02 yards before contact: “He’s barely at the positive, baby. By a toenail.” (71:31)

Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

• “The scarcity of football is a huge part of its appeal. If you get rid of that, you’re playing with fire.” — Ryan Wormley, [04:04]
• “Even on limited snaps … I'm pretty confident [Addison] puts up a strong stat line.” — DBro, [07:10]
• “You stack all that up against Bijan Robinson…I'm not worried.” — DBro, [09:44]
• “All we ask: Please Treyvon Henderson, just hold onto the ball.” — Pat Fitzmorris, [31:49]
• “[Cam Skattebo] is so much fun. I wasn’t sure how well his game would translate to the NFL … He’s so hard to bring down.” — Fitz, [35:38]
• “The Eagles felt like the person that locked their keys in the car… the keys to this offense should be the passing attack.” — DBro, [41:07]
• “[Puka Nacua] is the runaway WR1 in fantasy points per game right now with one freaking touchdown.” — DBro, [47:15]
• “If you’re willing to flex Pacheco again at this point, Godspeed.” — DBro, [58:18]
• “He’s barely at the positive, baby. By a toenail.” (on Chase Brown’s YBC) — Fitz, [71:31]

Timestamps for Notable Segments

• NFL Scheduling, International Games: [00:00–04:16]
• Vikings/Steelers & Addison: [04:16–08:17]
• Falcons/Commanders & Bijan: [08:17–11:01]
• Saints/Bills, Olave, Kincaid: [14:45–19:54]
• Browns/Lions – Best unit: [20:03–26:30]
• Titans/Texans – Grim fantasy: [26:30–30:44]
• Panthers/Patriots – RB shakeup: [30:44–34:10]
• Chargers/Giants – Skattebo hype: [34:47–40:31]
• Eagles/Bucs – Philly’s passing attack: [40:31–45:54]
• Colts/Rams – Taylor vs. Puka: [45:54–51:29]
• Jaguars/49ers – WR comparison: [51:29–55:21]
• Ravens/Chiefs – Pacheco’s last stand: [55:21–59:46]
• Bears/Raiders – Odunze/Caleb: [61:24–64:21]
• Packers/Cowboys – Lamb-less Dallas: [64:21–67:18]
• Jets/Dolphins – Breece Hall stat line: [67:18–69:25]
• Bengals/Broncos – Offensive despair: [69:25–71:52]

Summary

This episode is a must-listen for managers scrutinizing start/sit and waiver decisions in Week 4. The panel breaks down injury shakeups (Addison, Cam Skattebo, Trayvon Henderson), clarifies what “bad matchups” really mean for studs, and isn’t afraid to torch fantasy “dead ends” (Isaiah Pacheco, Brian Thomas Jr. for now). With breakout calls (Skattebo, Olave, Pearsall), analytically-sound stat predictions, and instant reactions to the latest NFL trends, this pod is your edge for Sunday.