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Episode: Sabotage Your Leaguemates By Dropping These Players | Fantasy Football 2025
Date: November 5, 2025
Hosts: Dave Kluge & Alfredo Brown

Overview

In this lively and insightful week 10 episode, Dave Kluge and Alfredo Brown break from the usual fantasy advice to focus on a spicy strategy: "Sabotage Drops." The duo, known for their blend of solid analysis and playful banter, run down a list of big-name and highly-rostered players it's finally time to drop from your fantasy squads—either because their usefulness has plummeted or to lure unsuspecting leaguemates into poor waiver pickups. With a mix of statistical insight, bold opinions, and laughs, they guide listeners through roster triage for the playoff push.

Key Themes & Purpose

• Sabotage Drops: Identify formerly high-value fantasy football players (often with strong name brand) who are now more likely to clog rosters than contribute to playoff success.
• Roster Optimization: Stress the importance of maximizing upside and freeing up bench spots as you head into the stretch run of the season.
• Fake-Out Opportunities: Highlighting the psychology of tricking league opponents into burning FAAB or waiver claims on recognizable, but ultimately disappointing, players.

Main Discussion Points & Insights

Setting the Stage: Less Than 1% Appeal?

• The show opens with Alfredo joking, "Let's do a show that's probably going to appeal to less than 1% of our audience." (05:59)
• Dave and Alfredo set a playful tone, emphasizing that this episode is about letting go of once-valuable but now-lemon players—even if it feels emotionally difficult.

Sabotage Drop Candidates

Each host brings four players to the table, starting with the "least spicy" choices and escalating toward the hottest takes. For each player, they explain why the metrics, usage, and team context make them droppable—even if it causes a stir in league chats.

1. Hollywood Brown (WR, Chiefs)

• Dave's Pick; Timestamp 07:53
  • "He's averaging just 3.3 targets per game over the last month... If he is in your lineup, something probably went terribly wrong with your season." (08:14)
  • Touchdown luck has disguised otherwise low volume and tough schedule ahead.
  • Suggests prioritizing injury-away RBs or streaming options over holding Brown.

2. Nick Chubb (RB, Texans)

• Alfredo's Pick; Timestamp 09:16
  • Chubb's value propped up by touchdowns, but efficiency and role are gone.
  • "He's a touchdown-dependent running back four, essentially, with almost no contingent upside." (10:58)
  • Woody Marks and others are eating into snaps; Houston will likely evaluate their rookie down the stretch.

3. T.J. Hockenson (TE, Vikings)

• Dave's Pick; Timestamp 12:56
  • "He is a per game tight end 26. Like, if you're in a two tight end league, you don't even want to be relying on T.J. Hockenson right now." (13:06)
  • Name value disguises how empty the stats are (few double-digit games, little efficiency).

4. Jordan Mason (RB, Vikings)

• Alfredo's Pick; Timestamp 15:17
  • "He's just not a league-winning type player... If we're going to do this, let's go for the upside." (16:40)
  • Contingent value busted; even when given a lead role, only low-end flex outcomes.

5. Tony Pollard (RB, Titans)

• Dave's Pick; Timestamp 20:37
  • Once a near-RB1; now RB34 in per game value and dropping.
  • "Nobody winning a championship this year is going to do so with Tony Pollard in their starting lineup." (21:41)
  • In a timeshare, rough upcoming schedule, and zero trust even if injuries strike.

6. Corey Cross Merit "Bill" (RB, Commanders)

• Alfredo's Pick; Timestamp 24:37
  • "He has been the reason you have lost three games in a row... just a touchdown-dependent running back 3, no receiving upside on a team that's going to be trailing in games." (25:32)
  • Three-headed, unpredictable backfield; usage and offensive environment cratering.

7. Travis Hunter (WR, Jaguars)

• Dave's Pick; Timestamp 29:00
  • Despite improved injury news, timeline/usage unclear, may not meaningfully contribute in fantasy playoffs.
  • "He's probably going to be deadweight for most of the season." (30:36)
  • Exceptions made for IR spots; if no IR, drop now and let others take on the headache.

8. Alvin Kamara (RB, Saints)

• Alfredo's Pick; Timestamp 35:06
  • Name value lags far behind actual output. "Three receptions for 15 yards this season on screens or backfield flares for Alvin Kamara. That's it." (36:30)
  • No explosive runs, no passing role, offense sunk, and visible lack of drive/desire on field.
  • "All these numbers tell you he's not making explosive plays... If the team had some upside, that's different. They're sad bad right now. They're sad bad also." (40:38)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Roster Cloggers:
  "We could have rebranded the show as, like, roster cloggers to get rid of, but I like the Sabotage drop."
  — Dave (07:13)

• On Dropping Tony Pollard:
  "Somebody's going to spend 60, 70% of the remaining fab. But nobody winning a championship this year is going to do so with Tony Pollard in their starting lineup."
  — Dave (21:41)

• On Letting Go:
  "Take a deep breath after this episode. Think about it. Marinate on it because some of these players, it's going to be tough to press the drop button, but you probably should at this point. Okay, just, just do it for yourself. Do it for your mental health."
  — Host (42:38)

• Alfredo on Tony Pollard:
  "That's what it's like starting Tony Pollard over and over. It's just eating hot dogs day after day. Just throw them out, throw them out. Do yourself a favor, go get some new groceries."
  — Alfredo (22:03)

Segment Timeline

| Timestamp | Segment | |-----------|---------------------------------------------------| | 06:03 | Introduction to Sabotage Drops concept | | 07:53 | Dave: Hollywood Brown pick | | 09:16 | Alfredo: Nick Chubb pick | | 12:56 | Dave: T.J. Hockenson pick | | 15:17 | Alfredo: Jordan Mason pick | | 20:37 | Dave: Tony Pollard pick | | 24:37 | Alfredo: Corey Cross Merit "Bill" pick | | 29:00 | Dave: Travis Hunter pick | | 35:06 | Alfredo: Alvin Kamara pick | | 42:38 | Closing thoughts/advice to listeners |

Tone & Language

The hosts maintain a high-energy, irreverent atmosphere full of banter, running jokes (pickles, sad-bad teams, eating hot dogs), and audience engagement (“let us know what you think—pickles 1 to 100 rating”). Stats and player breakdowns are clear and actionable, but always delivered in a conversational style designed to keep even “tough love” fantasy reality fun and relatable.

Takeaways for Listeners

• Don’t let historic production or name recognition trick you into wasting precious roster spots.
• Prioritize players with real upside, especially handcuffs, streaming options, or those with clearer path to touches.
• Consider who you can “trap” leaguemates with on waivers. Sometimes, dropping a name player helps more than holding him.
• Roster management down the stretch is no place for sentiment.

Final Thoughts

This is a must-listen (or summary to read!) for any fantasy football manager on the playoff bubble who’s ready to make tough calls and add a little chaos to their league. “Just do it for yourself. Do it for your mental health.”

Next episode: Week 10 Starts and Sleepers. Stay tuned!