The Ringer Fantasy Football Show – Episode Summary

Episode Title: Brissett Dumps Dallas, Kyler’s Future, and Week 10 Waivers
Date: November 4, 2025
Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Craig Horlbeck

Overview

This episode covers Week 10 fantasy football waiver wire advice, the fallout from the surprising Cardinals-Cowboys Monday Night Football game, and a wild assortment of listener emails. The hosts, Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck, dissect the ramifications of Jacoby Brissett quarterbacks the Cardinals’ dominant win over Dallas, speculate about Kyler Murray’s future, and debate the fantasy value of various running backs and wide receivers in the wake of NFL injuries and trade rumors. Lively tangents, trivia battles, and absurd listener breakfasts add levity and camaraderie throughout the episode.

Main Segments

1. The Cardinals' Shocking Win Over Dallas (02:10–15:50)

TV Woes and “Irrelevant” Monday Night Game (02:10–05:11)

• The hosts joke about struggles to access the game due to the YouTube TV/ESPN dispute and their failed attempts to use cable or pirate streams.
  • “So I was. I had to stream the stupid game illegally because I guess I’m 100 years old.” – Craig [03:12]
• General consensus: If you missed the game, it wasn’t a big deal—Cardinals soundly beat a lackluster Cowboys team.

Inside the Game (05:12–15:50)

• Dallas Presentation: The Cowboys’ defense can’t stop the run, can’t pressure QBs, and the offense needs to be perfect but keeps making mistakes.
  • “They can’t stop the run, they can’t pressure the quarterback, they can’t cover, and they can’t tackle. That’s most of defense.” – Heifetz [07:36]
• Stephen A. Smith Meme Moment: Leaves after a Cowboys turnover, referencing the Spongebob "I'mma head out" gif.
• Jerry Jones Trade Speculation: Hints at trades; jokes about “trading for Kyler Murray.” The crew doubts any move will save the Dallas season.

Kyler Murray’s Future & The Brissett Effect (08:00–15:45)

• The team discusses how Brissett is a better fit than Kyler Murray for Arizona right now.
• Joe Buck & Aikman's on-air speculation: maybe Kyler should be "shadow benched."
  • “At the end of the day, the way Brissett is playing, it doesn’t really make sense for them to try and go back to Kyler right now.” – Danny Kelly [08:12]
• Stat highlight: Trey McBride is posting Kelsey/Gonzalez-level production with Brissett.
  • “McBride now has, I think, four touchdowns with Brissett in like, five games. And in like 20 or 30 games with Kyler Murray, he had like, three.” – Kelly [09:18]
• The hosts are pessimistic about Kyler’s long-term NFL future due to size, health, and intangibles questions.
  • “I don’t think [Kyler]’s going to age well at all in the NFL.” – Craig [11:41]

Cardinals Shout-outs

• Praise for Arizona’s youth and Calais Campbell’s ageless performance.
  • “Legend… Calais Campbell is literally the oldest defender in the NFL and he genuinely could have retired before COVID and had a long NFL career…” – Heifetz [15:05]
• Memorable banter about mic’d-up trash talk (“Javonte’s ass!”), broadcast parabolic mics, and in-game moments.

2. Fantasy Waiver Wire – Prioritizing Week 10 Claims (17:09–53:39)

Context & Caveats (17:12–20:41)

• Review your trade deadline!
• Adjust strategies based on the NFL trade deadline’s impact.

Running Back Discussion (18:29–31:22)

The Dilemma

• “Yucky, yucky… This is the nastiest week at running back.” – Craig [18:42]
• No clear plug-and-play RB exists for Week 10 amid injuries and uncertain starter statuses.

Top RB Waiver Picks (Consensus with Timestamps)

• Tank Bigsby (Eagles) – High-upside stash, gets the nod if Saquon Barkley remains hurt [18:48-25:51].
  • “If Saquon gets re-injured…you have tripped into a top 15 running back every week Saquon’s out.” – Heifetz [21:13]
• Other Contenders: Blake Corum (Rams), Terrell Jennings (Patriots), Devin Singletary (Giants), Brian Robinson (Niners), Dylan Sampson (Browns), etc.
• Kyle Monungai (Bears): If somehow available, he’s the clear priority add.

Process & Rationale

• Stash potential > short-term RB “whack-a-mole.”
• More discussion than clarity—hosts play a trivia “showdown” to decide (Bigsby wins).

Wide Receiver Waivers (31:24–38:42)

• Parker Washington (Jaguars): Top pick due to volume, injuries ahead of him on the depth chart (19 targets in two games).
  • “Parker Washington has 19 targets in his last two games.” – Craig [36:46]
• Alec Pierce (Colts): High floor, but plays in Germany and has a Week 11 bye.
• Christian Watson (Packers): Upside stash; team is injury-riddled but faces tough Philly matchup.
• Others: Tori Horton (Seahawks, if Cooper Kupp out), Trey Tucker (Raiders, if Myers traded).

Tight End Waivers (50:01–65:41)

• Harold Fannin Jr. (Browns): Top choice due to volume/upside and chance to jump in if Njoku is traded [52:08-53:08].
• Colston Loveland (Bears): Big stats, may revert if Kmet returns, but strong rookie.
• Isaiah Likely (Ravens): Reliable, more proven than exciting rookie/lottery options.
• Luke Musgrave (Packers): Massive boom-bust; could explode, could disappear.

Quarterbacks & DSTs (66:27–71:03)

• QB Streaming:
  • Marcus Mariota (Commanders) if you need a safe floor.
  • Sam Darnold (Vikings), Justin Fields/Tyrod Taylor (Jets), Joe Flacco (Bengals, on bye).
• DST Streaming:
  • Seattle (surprisingly available), Cleveland, Buffalo (vs. Miami), Baltimore (vs. Minnesota).

3. Listener Interactions: Emails, Trivia, and Absurd Breakfasts

Memorable Email/Breakfast Bits

• Listeners send in wild breakfasts: one with protein coffee shake, another with “24oz sugar-free Monster Energy and a non-alcoholic IPA with sausage and pizza” [54:10].
• “That’s kind of wild… an athletic na beer for breakfast is deranged.” – Craig [65:41]
• Socks Debate: Heated, hilarious debate about sock-pants order and matching protocols [71:10–79:56].
  • Includes a style intervention from listener Gabriel, and detailed recommendations for sock brands (Stance) and fun patterns.
• “I think Heifetz’s sock rules meltdown is perhaps the most unhinged crash out in the history of the show.” – Gabriel email [75:09]
• Listener confessions: A 1990s story of a man who unknowingly dated his stepfather’s ex-wife, told for the first time publicly and met with a mix of awe and laughter [81:14-88:40].

On-air Trivia & Banter (Throughout)

• Showdowns for waiver priority picks, using outlandish listener-submitted trivia (e.g., "How hot is the tip of a burning cigar?" Answer: ~1,600°F, to everyone’s disbelief) [39:31–46:14].
• Warm, self-deprecating humor, playful teasing about age, TV shows, and generational divides.

4. Recommendations & Pop Culture Tangents

• Craig plugs a new “Rewatchables” podcast episode with Glenn Powell discussing "The Truman Show" (89:09).
  • “Not even a shameless plug. When I asked how it went, you said best celeb guest we’ve ever had.” – Heifetz [89:21]
• Extended riff on wedding songs (Natasha Bedingfield’s "Unwritten" as top white people wedding song) and Instagram likes [91:06–94:39].
• Good-natured ribbing over which hosts or producers follow or like photos of celebrities.

Notable Quotes

• “When the athleticism starts to go, you’re just taking stuff away from the offense without the otherworldly creation ability.” – Heifetz on Kyler [11:30]
• "If you have Tank Bigsby on your roster, you may win your league." – Heifetz [28:46]
• “Parker Washington has 19 targets in his last two games.” – Craig [36:46]
• “I can’t believe that I think… Parker Washington’s the best receiver on the Jaguars.” – Heifetz [47:11]
• “Fun socks are also a great conversation starter. And we know Heifetz loves conversation, so go nuts.” – Gabriel, listener email [76:18]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 02:10–15:50: Cardinals vs. Cowboys breakdown, Kyler’s uncertain future, youth and aging defenders
• 17:09–31:22: RB waiver debate – Bigsby, Corum, more; trivia showdowns
• 31:24–38:42: WR waiver options, multidirectional debate (Washington, Pierce, Watson)
• 50:01–65:41: TE waiver stashes, rookie upside vs. proven floor
• 66:27–71:03: QB and DST streaming—Mariota, Darnold, Seattle, Browns, more
• 71:10–79:56: Listener emails – socks debate, breakfast oddities, style intervention
• 81:14–88:40: Wild email—hookups from the 1990s with an “affinity connection”
• 89:09–94:39: Rewatchables plug, social media likes, playful show ending banter

Tone & Style

• The show maintains a signature blend of sharp fantasy football insight, rapid-fire debate, irreverent humor, and listener participation. The language is casual, riff-heavy, sometimes explicit, and full of the hosts’ personalities. Listener emails are a key part of the show’s rapport and comic relief.

Takeaways

• Waivers: Focus on RBs with clear upside if starters re-injure or are traded, stash for value. Parker Washington is a top WR add with current target volume. Tight end landscape is flush with rookie options but high variance.
• Kyler Murray: The Murray era in Arizona may be ending—“shadow benched” for Brissett, who is unlocking weapons like McBride.
• Cowboys: Dallas looks listless and in need of major defensive help; offense needs perfection to win.
• Listener Culture: Participatory, playful – “breakfast club” for grownups, strange trivia, and audience confessionals.
• General Vibe: If fantasy waivers are rough, at least you can laugh at sock panic and breakfast pizza for breakfast.

This episode is packed with practical waiver claim advice, irreverent humor, and lively group dynamics—a must-listen for fantasy footballers who don’t take themselves (or their weekends) too seriously.