The Herd with Colin Cowherd: FantasyPros – The Biggest Fantasy Football Questions For Each Team in Week 6 (Ep. 1765)

Date: October 11, 2025
Host: Seth Wilcock (with experts Pat Fitzmorris and Derek Brown)
Podcast: Fantasy Pros Fantasy Football Podcast

Episode Overview

This episode dives deep into the pressing fantasy football questions for every NFL team heading into Week 6. Host Seth Wilcock is joined by fantasy sharp Pat Fitzmorris and the always-opinionated Derek Brown ("Debro"). The trio banter about trends, matchups, emerging players, betting angles, and lineup strategies—all offering actionable insights for fantasy managers trying to make critical decisions before Sunday kickoff.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

Fun, Relatable Opening Banter (01:00–03:30)

• The hosts share laughs about reality TV, trendy new parenting parties, and golf outings.
• Memorable Quote:
  “Aren’t you going to give me all your Jersey Shore quotes?” – Derek Brown (02:08)

Denver Broncos vs. New York Jets in London: Rookie Hype (04:05–07:43)

• Key Question: Who has the better fantasy outing overseas: RJ Harvey (RB, Broncos) or Mason Taylor (TE, Jets)?
• Analysis:
  • Pat Fitzmorris strongly supports Mason Taylor (“He is the Jets’ number two pass catcher.” — 05:00), citing Taylor’s heavy recent target share and a favorable matchup, especially with top CB Patrick Surtain Jr. covering Garrett Wilson.
  • Derek Brown also leans Taylor, emphasizing lack of RJ Harvey’s usage and pounding the OVER on Taylor’s 34.5 receiving yards prop, digging into advanced coverage matchups (06:14).
• Consensus: Mason Taylor is the clear start.

Arizona Cardinals at Indianapolis Colts: Tight End Debate (07:43–10:34)

• Key Question: Who’s better for Week 6 and rest-of-season: Trey McBride (Cardinals) or Tyler Warren (Colts)?
• Debate Highlights:
  • Derek Brown prefers McBride for his role stability and higher weekly target floor—despite less-than-stellar QB play.
  • Pat Fitzmorris surprisingly concurs, highlighting McBride’s volume: “McBride is averaging 8.4 targets and 5.8 catches a game. … I guarantee you, Seth, Warren will be ahead of Trey McBride in my 2026 draft rankings. Not even a question.” (09:26)
• Consensus: Both are must roster, but McBride edges out Warren for this season.

Rams at Ravens: Is Matthew Stafford a Must-Start? (10:50–14:11)

• Key Question: Take the over or under on 2.5 passing TDs for Stafford? Is he a must-start?
• Analysis:
  • Pat Fitzmorris: “Stafford has thrown three TDs in each of his last two games, and the Ravens defense is a tire fire right now.” (12:58). He leans the over on TDs and says Stafford should be started in most lineups (QB9 for Fitzy).
  • Derek Brown: Confirms Stafford is a top-10 play (“I’m starting Matthew Stafford over Daniel Jones, Caleb Williams, Jordan Love…” – 13:04) and also (cautiously) likes the over.
• Memorable Quote:
  “Stafford … is about as close to a must-start as you can get.” – Derek Brown (13:04)

Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers: Any Viable Non-Starters? (17:59–21:53)

• Key Question: Can anyone be trusted outside of Quinshon Judkins, Jalen Warren, and DK Metcalf?
• Debro: “I’m kind of optimistic about the Browns’ pass catchers this week.” (18:25) He suggests David Njoku as a tight end streamer, and names Jerry Jeudy and Isaiah Bond as deep flexes given Steelers’ poor pass defense.
• Fitz: Agrees on Njoku, especially as a safety blanket for QB Dylan Gabriel. On Browns receivers, he’s cautious.
• Overall: Njoku is a recommended streamer; wideouts are desperation flexes in deep formats.

Seahawks vs. Jaguars: Flex Options (22:02–25:59)

• Rank These Three: Cooper Kupp, Zach Charbonnet, Travis Hunter.
• Pat’s Order: Charbonnet > Kupp > Hunter, but says none excite him.
• Debro: Prefers the “dart-throw upside” of Travis Hunter, explains Seattle’s slot defense is exploitable.
• Notable Quote:
  “Do I want to play [Cooper Kupp] in a bad matchup..? Heck no.” – Derek Brown (25:59)

Chargers at Dolphins: Malik Washington vs. Hassan Haskins (26:35–28:38)

• Who’s the better start?
  • Both analysts lean Haskins for goal-line potential (“Haskins is the Chargers’ Zach Charbonnet for me.” – Derek Brown, 26:35), with Malik Washington not offering much upside beyond empty catches.
  • Fitz: “Malik Washington’s ADOT is 4.9 yards this year. … Just empty PPR calories, man.” (27:16)

Cowboys at Panthers: Teteroa McMillan Breakout? (29:59–32:16)

• Is TMAC a must-start?
  • Both experts say yes.
    Fitz: “He is a must start … I feel good about McMillan going over 64.5 receiving yards.” (30:25)
    Debro: Likes TMAC’s volume and matchup against a poor Dallas secondary.

Saints vs. Patriots: RB Flex Play – Kendre Miller or Treveyon Henderson? (32:16–35:12)

• Reluctance across the board.
  • Fitz: “We just can’t count on adequate touch volume.” (32:58)
  • Debro: “I don’t want to play either one of these guys.” (35:12)
• Conclusion: Avoid if possible; both have poor floors and bad matchups.

Titans vs. Raiders: Over/Under Betting Keys & Startable Assets (35:33–37:35)

• Main variables: Titans rushing offense and Tony Pollard production. Both are wary.
• Ashton Genti = RB1 territory (RB9 for Debro, RB12 for Fitz – 37:02)
• Trust: Only Genti, Pollard, and possibly Jacoby Myers as fantasy starts.

49ers vs. Buccaneers: Award Front-Runners (39:30–41:25)

• Who shines most: Baker Mayfield, Emeka Egbuka, or Christian McCaffrey?
  • Fitz: “I think it’s going to be a pretty good game for all these guys … McCaffrey is averaging 10.4 targets and has not had fewer than seven targets in any game this season.” (40:09)
  • Debro: Swerves and points to Baker Mayfield’s resurgence (sixth in passing yards/game, second in ‘hero throw’ rate).
  • Memorable Quote:
    “Baker Mayfield is spitting in all of our faces, dude. He does not care.” – Derek Brown (41:25)

Bengals at Packers: Is Joe Flacco the Fix? (42:04–45:34)

• Overwhelming skepticism.
  • Debro: “Hell no. This isn’t the right Joe… The magic everyone clings to about Joe Flacco … is gone.” (42:44)
  • Fitz: “Flacco, 5.1 yards per attempt… passer rating of 60.3 before being benched – that’s the kind of passer rating you get when you just spike a ball in the dirt.” (44:16)
• Result: Only Jamar Chase should be started among Bengals' skill players.

Sunday Night Football – Lions at Chiefs: Deep Draft After Key Players (47:19–49:28)

• With top QBs, TEs, and WR1s off the board, who is the sneaky play?
  • Fitz: “I’m going to go with Tyquan Thornton…” (47:47) Given the banged-up Detroit secondary.
  • Debro: Leans Thornton or “just shooting for the touchdown” with Kareem Hunt.
• Fun Anecdote: Fitz and Brown joke about a friend cashing out of a parlay that would have paid $15,000—only to realize he should’ve let it ride.

Monday Night Football Games

Bills vs. Falcons: Dalton Kincaid or Kyle Pitts? (51:21–53:46)

• Both sides give the slight edge to Kincaid:
  • Fitz: “More and better touchdown potential with Dalton Kincaid; he’s had three in five games.” (51:31)
  • Debro: Backs Kincaid’s efficiency and production per route.

Bears vs. Commanders: Ja’Kari “Bill” Bell Hype (55:01–58:14)

• Both experts bullish:
  • Fitz: “I do like him this week. I’ve got him RB17 … that might even be a little conservative.” (56:08)
  • Debro: “I’ve got him at RB13… Bill is arguably one of the most efficient running backs in the NFL.” (57:03)

Notable Quotes & Moments

• “The national Trey McBride lobby has been grossly overselling McBride’s value.” — Pat Fitzmorris (09:00)
• “Stafford … is about as close to a must-start as you can get.” — Derek Brown (13:04)
• “I don’t want to play either one of these guys.” — Derek Brown (35:12, on Miller & Henderson)
• “Baker Mayfield is spitting in all of our faces, dude. He does not care.” — Derek Brown (41:25)
• “Hell no. This isn’t the right Joe… The magic everyone clings to about Joe Flacco … is gone.” — Derek Brown (42:44)
• “That’s the kind of passer rating you get when you just spike a ball in the dirt.” — Pat Fitzmorris (44:16)
• “Bill is arguably one of the most efficient running backs in the NFL.” — Derek Brown (57:03)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 04:05 — London Game (Broncos vs. Jets) | Taylor vs. Harvey
• 07:43 — TE Showdown (McBride vs. Warren)
• 10:50 — Stafford QB Start Debate
• 17:59 — Browns vs. Steelers, Secondary Starters
• 22:02 — Seahawks vs. Jaguars, Flex Rankings
• 26:35 — Chargers vs. Dolphins, Waiver Dart Throws
• 29:59 — Cowboys vs. Panthers, TMAC Breakout
• 32:16 — Saints vs. Patriots, Unattractive RB Plays
• 35:33 — Titans vs. Raiders, Betting Angle and Startables
• 39:30 — 49ers vs. Bucs, Award Candidates
• 42:04 — Bengals at Packers, Flacco Fears
• 47:19 — Sunday Night Football, Deep Draft
• 51:21 — Monday Night Football (Bills-Falcons), TE Trust Level
• 55:01 — Bears-Commanders, Bill Bell’s Value

Flow, Tone, and Final Thoughts

The episode is fun, fast-paced, with a mix of advanced data and relatable fantasy chat. The hosts are blunt (especially Debro), analytical (Fitzy), and emphasize actionable takeaways: who to bench, flex, or prioritize for betting and DFS. Multiple formats (season-long, dynasty, prop betting) are addressed, with a good dose of humor and inside jokes.

TL;DR

• Start Mason Taylor (Jets) and Trey McBride (Cards) at tight end
• Matthew Stafford is a top-10 play this week
• David Njoku, Ja’Kari “Bill” Bell, and Dalton Kincaid are trending up
• Kareem Hunt and Tyquan Thornton could be sneaky flexes
• Avoid Cincinnati (except Jamar Chase) and steer clear of low-floor RBs like Kendre Miller/Treveyon Henderson unless desperate
• Baker Mayfield is a legit starter; ignore the critics

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