FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast
The Extra Point: Rest-Of-Season Evaluations, Tough Weekend Decisions + Chat Q&A (Ep. 1750)
Hosts: Chris Welsh ("The Welsh") & Andrew Erickson
Date: October 3, 2025
Episode Overview
In this interactive “Extra Point” episode, Chris Welsh and Andrew Erickson tackle a lively session of fantasy football Q&A, fielding calls and chat messages from listeners in real-time. The focus is on making tough start/sit and flex decisions, evaluating roster changes amidst injuries and bye weeks, and exploring trade strategies for both redraft and dynasty leagues. The hosts share their trademark blend of sharp analysis and playful banter, repeatedly circling back to themes of risk vs. upside, adaptability, and knowing when to move or hold on struggling or injured assets.
Main Themes & Purpose
- Address challenging lineup choices for the coming weekend, particularly on depleted rosters due to injuries/bye weeks
- Discuss key rest-of-season evaluations for underperformers, injured players, and trade targets
- Supplier actionable advice on trade strategy (who to buy/sell and when, dynasty vs. redraft)
- Inject consistent entertainment, rapport, and community engagement throughout live Q&As
Key Discussion Points & Analysis
1. Listener Lineup Conundrums & Start/Sit Debates
- Shahid vs. Ridley (WR Decision in a Pinch)
[05:09] Andrew Erickson: “Shahid has had the higher floor…he has four catches in all of his games…At least six fantasy points every game. He's a big play guy…really has shown you nothing that gives you any confidence. Whereas, like, Shahid at least gives you a floor, where he’s not going to give you a goose egg.”
[05:54] Chris Welsh: “I'm kind of leaning Shahid. I have to go recheck my ranks…But, you know, if you can stomach the potential of two catches for 89 yards, Shahid definitely is in play for that.”
- Should I worry about Courtland Sutton’s Philly matchup? Start Worthy or Jameson Williams?
[08:39] Andrew Erickson: “Sutton’s been pretty consistent…his floor-ceiling combo’s really good…Worthy’s one hit away from another dislocated shoulder. That always concerns me…So I think I just roll Sutton.”
[09:21] Chris Welsh: “Sutton’s ranked 13th in FantasyPros; Worthy is 14th…But I really like Worthy against the Jaguars, so I want to get him in the lineup. If you have to bench, I made my case on Tetaroa on the betting pro show: I like him this week over Sutton. But I really don't know if you're going to have a bad option out of this.”
[10:31] Andrew Erickson: “You always talk about playing for upside. So I think—yeah, you've kind of convinced me here. I’m probably too low on Worthy right now…I’d move him up. Let’s roll the dice; Worthy, be ahead of the curve.”
2. Trade & Roster Management Strategies
- Trade Away CeeDee Lamb or McBride to Upgrade RB2?
[12:13] Chris Welsh: “I feel like I’m holding, but I’d put it out into the ethers to see if anyone wants to do an overpay. I personally am probably listening on McBride, assuming there’s another TE option. I’d focus on RB but I’m also not going to press it.”
[13:01] Andrew Erickson: “Breece [Hall] would be the target for me…The concern with Breece this year was Braylon Allen’s role. He’s not a factor anymore…Breece Hall has not scored a touchdown yet. But I’m worried about Fields—he gives and he takes.”
- Dynasty: Traded a 2027 1st for George Pickens. Mistake?
[16:05] Chris Welsh: “2027 is loaded, dude…if that were a high first round pick, that might be a little disappointing…That goes from maybe B+ to B- for me.”
[16:23] Andrew Erickson: “Pickens has a wide range of outcomes…We don’t know which team or QB he’ll have. Some off-field flags…Giving up a future first for Pickens, I don’t know if I love that, especially since your receivers are still solid.”
3. Waiver, RB Depth, Emerging Assets
- RB Dart Throws: DeMarcado, Michael Carter, Rico Dowdle, Kendre Miller?
[19:37] Chris Welsh: “If we get a Chuba [Hubbard] out, I would absolutely snap up Rico…If he’s floating out there and Chuba’s out? Absolutely.”
[20:01] Andrew Erickson: “I think Rico would be the preferred option…Kendre’s still behind Kamara. Both have good matchups, sometimes more than one RB can pop if the matchup’s there, but I’d lean towards Rico.”
- Michael Carter vs. DeMarcado in Arizona?
[31:41] Andrew Erickson: “If they are beating the Titans and have a lead, you’re going to see Michael Carter get majority of carries. Could change in future weeks, but for this matchup I think Carter’s the Cardinals RB you want.”
4. Buying, Selling, or Holding Key Players
- Sell or Hold Kamara (amid Kendre Miller’s emergence and trade rumors)?
[43:21] Andrew Erickson: “I think he’s worth shopping. Depends what you can get back—the Saints have a good schedule coming up, so he could continue to build value. Could be a good player to trade to an 0-4 team needing a RB. Start him this week, but have an eye on selling.”
- Jamar Chase buy/sell amid struggles and QB issues?
[27:18] Chris Welsh: "Don’t trade Chase this week. Let him do his work. Selling him at his absolute lowest. Even if he has a decent game, don’t do it this week."
[27:58] Andrew Erickson: “This is not the time to get out of Chase. Hold at least one more week.”
5. Rest-of-Season Player Evaluations
- Jacoby Myers vs. Chris Olave, ROS
[43:30] Chris Welsh: “Jacoby for me.”
[43:38] Andrew Erickson: “They’re right next to each other in my ranks...I’ve never been high on Olave, so it's hard for me to picture him being above Myers. Olave’s usage is so good, but it doesn't translate.”
- Trayvon Henderson or RJ Harvey, ROS?
[47:52] Andrew Erickson: “I think I like Harvey a tad more. Less in his way; Henderson always has Ramondre and Gibson involved. So, yeah, Harvey by a hair.”
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- [06:08] Chris Welsh (on wide receivers' dramatic exits): “Can you imagine? He just rips off his jersey and does the Antonio Brown. That would be amazing. How many complainer wide receivers do we have this year?”
- [29:32] Salt (user): “The weirdest part about this is hearing you guys in one time speed instead of 1.5 or whatever…Y’all got so much content, I gotta get all of it in in a day.”
- [27:00] Andrew Erickson: “Fields gives us; Field takes us. It’s a rollercoaster ride…”
Community & Tone
The episode is punctuated with lively, friendly banter, not just between the hosts but also with callers—frequent asides about karaoke, 90s action movies, and how younger listeners all play fantasy and consume content at 1.5x speed. Listeners are integral to the episode, their in-depth situations prompting detailed discussion and revised consensus in real time ("you've convinced me, I'll go update my rankings").
Timestamps: Key Segments
- 04:27 – First fantasy Q&A: Shahid vs. Ridley at WR
- 07:08 – Lineup/roster construction: Sutton vs. Worthy/JMO, ETN vs. Walker
- 11:07 – Listener trade appraisal: holding or moving Lamb/McBride
- 14:25 – Dynasty Q discussion: Pickens for 2027 1st
- 18:16 – RB Depth: exploring handcuffs, upside backs (Dowdle, Kendre, etc)
- 23:38 – Rest-of-season schedule consideration in trading (Jorge the Lefty)
- 27:00 – Trash or Treasure: Jamar Chase, Justin Fields, etc
- 31:41 – Arizona RBs: Michael Carter vs. DeMarcado nitty-gritty
- 43:21 – Sell window for Kamara? (w/ Kendre Miller emerging)
- 47:21 – A.J. Brown or Marvin Harrison Jr. start/sit, Trayvon Henderson vs. R.J. Harvey ROS
Closing Thoughts – Actionable Insights
- Don’t panic sell established assets off weak starts (e.g., Chase, Lamb); wait for value to rebound
- Lean into high-upside plays when in need or as an underdog, but know your floor
- Stay ahead of the RB injury carousel—be aggressive on backs like Carter and Rico Dowdle when opportunity arises, even for a week
- For dynasty, scrutinize what year/potential value you’re giving up in future picks before moving them for non-elite assets
- Constantly reevaluate consensus—Q&A with experts can reveal blind spots in your own ranks/strategy
Community Culture
FantasyPros’ “Extra Point” puts community at the core: a mix of collaborative problem-solving, nerdy humor, and veteran-in-the-trenches wisdom. The hosts repeatedly empower listeners to play with confidence, but also to stay flexible and “play for upside” as the fantasy season truly heats up.
For more: join the next live chat to get your own questions answered, and keep challenging consensus thinking—the best fantasy managers aren’t afraid to zig when others zag!