Podcast Summary: The Herd with Colin Cowherd – "FantasyPros - The Extra Point: Rest-Of-Season Evaluations, Tough Weekend Decisions, and Chat Q&A" (Ep. 1766)
Date: October 11, 2025 | Host: Scott Bogman, joined by Andrew Erickson

Episode Overview

This episode of "The Extra Point" on FantasyPros focuses on midseason fantasy football strategy, including rest-of-season player evaluations, tough start/sit and trade decisions, and direct listener Q&A. Bogman and Erickson help fantasy managers navigate injuries, trade markets, and lineup conundrums for the stretch run, while answering live chat questions with actionable advice for varying league sizes and formats.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Rest-of-Season Player Evaluations and Trading Strategy

• Tight End Moves (02:09)

  • Listener with George Kittle (returning from injury) and Jake Ferguson (“Fergalicious”) asked if Ferguson should be traded.
    • Erickson: “I would definitely…go to whoever has the worst tight end situation in your league…” (03:25). He suggests selling Ferguson while his value is still high.
    • Bogman: “Just avoid your own headache… If you have Kittle coming back, trade [Ferguson] and get what you can.” (04:01)

• Combining Assets for Upgrades (04:10)

  • Trading for high-upside RBs like Derrick Henry is difficult with just a TE, but packaging players could land a top-tier player. Use trade analyzers for creative packages.

• Selling Injured or Uncertain Players (07:47)

  • Discussed the challenges of selling Brock Bowers in a trade for Bijan Robinson, with Erickson emphasizing not to “sell low.”
    • Notable strategy: Target managers desperate for positional help or who may be punting on an injured star.

2. Listener Q&A and Start/Sit Debates

• Managing When Key QBs Are Out (09:32)

  • Marvin Harrison Jr. without Kyler Murray? “I’m still starting him with Brissette…they’re going to feed Marvin Harrison and Trey McBride.” (10:16, Erickson)

• Running Back Decisions (11:14)

  • Rashad White vs. Rico Dowdle: “I think it’s Rico... Revenge game, right? Let’s go.” (11:29, Bogman) Erickson adds that Dowdle is motivated for the matchup.
  • Flex Choice – Jamar Chase or Chedarro McMillan?: “In a standard league...if he’s ever going to score a touchdown, it would be this week, right?” (12:13, Erickson on McMillan)

• Rest-of-Season Trades/Valuations (13:27)

  • James Cook vs. Egbuka: “I think I still like Cook...just feel really good about Cook’s floor every week. The Bills offense is a juggernaut.” (14:01, Erickson)

• RB Handcuffs & Stash Strategy (21:04)

  • “Running backs are getting hurt every single week…I'd rather have Gordon, Harvey than Sean Tucker and Dontavian Wicks." (21:04, Erickson)
  • Emphasize stashing high-upside handcuffs over low-floor, low-ceiling stash WRs.

• Lightning Round Start/Sit Calls

  • Kamara (banged up) vs. Chase Brown (healthy, more volume): “I think I’m actually going to Chase Brown...given the optics of this scoring format.” (35:47, Erickson)
  • Ken Walker vs. Keenan Allen (flex): “Still Ken for me, I think he’s more likely to score a touchdown.” (37:58, Bogman)

3. Notable Trade Advice and Market Moves

• CD Lamb, Bijan Robinson, Deebo Samuel, Nico Collins, and Others
  • “Trading both your first and second rounder for one guy is risky...go for the upside, but don’t overpay for injury questions.” (07:29, Bogman)
  • Listener lands Nico Collins for Deebo: “Nico is a true number one. Excellent deal for you.” (24:30, Bogman)
  • Rest-of-year asset allocation: “If you can trade Scatter Boo...[now] is a good time, I have legit concerns about this Giants offense with no neighbors.” (45:30, Bogman)

4. Tight End Emergency Streams and Waiver Advice

• Streaming TEs: Kincaid Injury Fill-ins (27:15)
  • Erickson prefers Hunter Long if you can add a TE, “He’s an underrated player...wouldn’t surprise me if Long has a productive game.” (27:56, Erickson)
  • General advice: “If you want the floor, [take] Fanin for targets. For upside, start Barner or Long for touchdowns.” (28:36, Bogman)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Just avoid your own headache... if you have Kittle coming back, trade [Ferguson] and get what you can.” — Bogman (04:01)
• “Young, elite players tend to do it...especially if he’s not injured anymore.” — Erickson, on Brock Bowers’ potential ROS impact (08:25)
• “I’m still starting Marvin Harrison...they’re going to feed Marvin Harrison and Trey McBride.” — Erickson on backup QB impact (10:16)
• “It’s close...James Cook...is going to score a million touchdowns, right?” — Bogman on Cook vs. Egbuka (13:43)
• “Running backs are getting hurt every single week...” — Erickson on stash strategy (21:04)
• “Victory lapping after one week? The universe will humble you.” — Bogman on fantasy trade patience (58:11)
• “If you can trade Scatter Boo in a deal to get you Worthy or to get you CeeDee Lamb... find a way to do that deal...” — Bogman (45:34)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 02:09 – Trading Ferguson or Kittle, TE market discussion
• 07:47 – Trading Brock Bowers, handling injured assets
• 09:32 – Starting Marvin Harrison Jr. without Kyler Murray
• 11:14 – Start/sit: Rashad White vs. Rico Dowdle (Revenge Game)
• 13:27 – Trade: James Cook vs. Emeka Egbuka ROS
• 21:04 – Handcuff hold vs. waiver stashes
• 24:30 – Trade review: Deebo for Nico Collins
• 27:15 – TE streamer debate: Barner vs. Fanin vs. Hunter Long
• 35:47 – RB start: Kamara (injured) vs. Chase Brown
• 37:58 – Flex: Ken Walker vs. Keenan Allen
• 45:30 – Sell timing on “Scatter Boo” and Giants offense outlook
• 58:11 – “Victory lap” etiquette and patience in fantasy trades

Tone & Language

Throughout, the show is fast-paced, conversational, and practical, blending light banter (“Erickson's all about the backup quarterbacks today!”), sharp analysis (“floor vs. upside”), and honest reassessment as the discussion unfolds (“the more we talk about this, the more we want...Chase Brown”). Both hosts maintain an encouraging tone, even when questioning user decisions or pointing out risky strategies.

Summary

This episode is a robust midseason check-in for fantasy football players, covering nuanced trade judgments, roster management, and the constant balance between floor and upside in both small and large leagues. Listeners get actionable, league-specific tips, timely advice on injury pivots and streaming, and the essential reminder to be patient with trade results—after all, the fantasy gods always get their due.