Week 8 Preview Part 1
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The podcast begins with a discussion about the week's news, including Andy Dalton's car accident and Bryce Young's return for the Carolina Panthers. The hosts then analyze the rematch between the Texans and Colts, focusing on CJ Stroud's performance without Nico Collins and Anthony Richardson's struggles as a passer. They discuss the fantasy outlook for Texans' skill position players, including Joe Mixon, Stefan Diggs, and Tank Dell, highlighting Dell's potential with Nico Collins out. The hosts delve into Anthony Richardson's inconsistent performance as a passer and his lack of rushing upside, questioning his fantasy viability. They debate the fantasy value of Michael Pittman Jr. and Josh Downs, considering their limited production with Anthony Richardson under center. The hosts address a listener's question about whether to drop Michael Pittman Jr., considering his struggles in the Colts' offense and the potential for Joe Flacco's return. The podcast then shifts to the Jets vs. Patriots rematch, focusing on Drake May's recent success and his potential to establish himself as a low-end QB1. The hosts analyze the impact of Devonte Adams joining the Jets' offense, discussing his potential to unlock the fantasy value of Garrett Wilson and Breece Hall. They debate Kirk Cousins' fantasy potential in the rematch against the Buccaneers, considering his previous success against them and his recent inconsistency. The hosts discuss the Buccaneers' running back situation, focusing on Rashad White's potential as a flex play, considering the presence of Bucky Irving and Sean Tucker. They analyze the fantasy value of the Buccaneers' wide receivers, including Jaylen McMillan, Trey Palmer, and Sterling Shepherd, highlighting McMillan's upside. The hosts discuss their confidence levels in Caleb Williams, Jared Goff, and Russell Wilson, debating their fantasy potential and matchup advantages. They preview the Thursday Night Football matchup between the Vikings and Rams, discussing the fantasy outlook for key players like Karen Williams, Cooper Kupp, and Puka Nacua. The hosts discuss the potential return of wide receiver Pukka and tight end TJ Hawkinson, analyzing their fantasy football value, considering their potential playing time and impact on the Rams' offense. They discuss the potential for a tight end to emerge as a top fantasy option due to Hawkinson's injury. They also analyze Jordan Addison's lack of production and the overall inconsistency of rookie wide receivers this season. The hosts discuss fringe fantasy players for Thursday night's game, focusing on players who might be worth considering in deeper leagues. They also discuss the overall outlook for the game and their predictions. The hosts discuss the recent trade rumors surrounding Cooper Cup and analyze the potential impact on the Rams' offense and his fantasy value. They also discuss the likelihood of a trade and the potential destinations for Cup. The hosts preview the upcoming Vikings vs. Rams game, discussing their predictions and fantasy implications. They also highlight a fantasy focus parlay bet involving Kyron Williams, Aaron Jones, and Justin Jefferson.
Outlines
Fantasy Football Week 8 Preview: News, Injuries, and Matchups
The podcast kicks off with a discussion about the week's news, including Andy Dalton's car accident and Bryce Young's return for the Carolina Panthers. The hosts then analyze the rematch between the Texans and Colts, focusing on CJ Stroud's performance without Nico Collins and Anthony Richardson's struggles as a passer. They discuss the fantasy outlook for Texans' skill position players, including Joe Mixon, Stefan Diggs, and Tank Dell, highlighting Dell's potential with Nico Collins out. The hosts delve into Anthony Richardson's inconsistent performance as a passer and his lack of rushing upside, questioning his fantasy viability. They debate the fantasy value of Michael Pittman Jr. and Josh Downs, considering their limited production with Anthony Richardson under center. The hosts address a listener's question about whether to drop Michael Pittman Jr., considering his struggles in the Colts' offense and the potential for Joe Flacco's return.
Jets vs. Patriots Rematch: Drake May's Performance and Devonte Adams' Impact
The podcast then shifts to the Jets vs. Patriots rematch, focusing on Drake May's recent success and his potential to establish himself as a low-end QB1. The hosts analyze the impact of Devonte Adams joining the Jets' offense, discussing his potential to unlock the fantasy value of Garrett Wilson and Breece Hall. They debate Kirk Cousins' fantasy potential in the rematch against the Buccaneers, considering his previous success against them and his recent inconsistency. The hosts discuss the Buccaneers' running back situation, focusing on Rashad White's potential as a flex play, considering the presence of Bucky Irving and Sean Tucker. They analyze the fantasy value of the Buccaneers' wide receivers, including Jaylen McMillan, Trey Palmer, and Sterling Shepherd, highlighting McMillan's upside.
Quarterback Confidence Meter and Thursday Night Football Preview
The hosts discuss their confidence levels in Caleb Williams, Jared Goff, and Russell Wilson, debating their fantasy potential and matchup advantages. They preview the Thursday Night Football matchup between the Vikings and Rams, discussing the fantasy outlook for key players like Karen Williams, Cooper Kupp, and Puka Nacua. The hosts discuss the potential return of wide receiver Pukka and tight end TJ Hawkinson, analyzing their fantasy football value, considering their potential playing time and impact on the Rams' offense. They discuss the potential for a tight end to emerge as a top fantasy option due to Hawkinson's injury. They also analyze Jordan Addison's lack of production and the overall inconsistency of rookie wide receivers this season. The hosts discuss fringe fantasy players for Thursday night's game, focusing on players who might be worth considering in deeper leagues. They also discuss the overall outlook for the game and their predictions.
Cooper Cup Trade Rumors and Fantasy Implications
The hosts discuss the recent trade rumors surrounding Cooper Cup and analyze the potential impact on the Rams' offense and his fantasy value. They also discuss the likelihood of a trade and the potential destinations for Cup. The hosts preview the upcoming Vikings vs. Rams game, discussing their predictions and fantasy implications. They also highlight a fantasy focus parlay bet involving Kyron Williams, Aaron Jones, and Justin Jefferson.
Keywords
Fantasy Football
A game where participants draft and manage virtual teams of real-life NFL players, competing based on their performance in actual games.
Quarterback Confidence Meter
A subjective assessment of a quarterback's fantasy potential based on their recent performance, matchup, and overall offensive context.
Strength of Schedule
A metric used in fantasy football to evaluate the difficulty of a player's upcoming matchups based on the defensive strength of their opponents.
Red Zone Threat
A player who is particularly dangerous near the opponent's end zone, often scoring touchdowns.
Running Back by Committee
A situation where multiple running backs share carries and targets, making it difficult to predict their individual fantasy production.
EPA (Expected Points Added)
A statistical measure used in football to evaluate the effectiveness of a play or player based on the expected points gained or lost.
Interport
A term used in the context of the podcast to refer to a player's injury status, likely a play on \"injury report.\"
Pukka
Pukka is a wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams. He is currently recovering from an injury and his return to the field is uncertain. His fantasy football value is dependent on his playing time and impact on the Rams' offense.
Q&A
What is the main theme of the \"Girl V Horse\" podcast?
The podcast tells the story of Nicole Teeny, who decided to outrun a horse after being diagnosed with epilepsy, highlighting her resilience and determination.
How does Bryce Young's return impact Deontay Johnson's fantasy value?
Young's return is a positive for Johnson, as he has shown significantly better production with Young at quarterback, but the matchup against Pat Sartain remains a concern.
What are the key factors to consider when evaluating CJ Stroud's fantasy potential?
Stroud's lack of rushing upside and inconsistent performance without Nico Collins make him a high-end QB2 rather than a reliable QB1, especially in a small sample size.
Should fantasy managers hold onto Michael Pittman Jr. despite his struggles?
Pittman's talent remains, but his situation in the Colts' offense is concerning. Holding him on the bench is advisable, especially if Joe Flacco returns as the starter.
How does Devonte Adams' arrival impact the Jets' offense for fantasy?
Adams' presence could unlock the fantasy value of Garrett Wilson and Breece Hall, but the Patriots' defense remains a challenge.
What are the key factors to consider when evaluating Kirk Cousins' fantasy potential against the Buccaneers?
Cousins' previous success against the Buccaneers is encouraging, but his recent inconsistency and lack of rushing upside make him a risky start.
How does the Buccaneers' running back by committee affect Rashad White's fantasy value?
White remains the lead back, but the presence of Bucky Irving and Sean Tucker creates uncertainty and limits his upside.
What are the key factors to consider when evaluating the Buccaneers' wide receivers for fantasy?
Jaylen McMillan has the most upside, but the overall uncertainty in the Buccaneers' passing offense makes all three receivers risky starts.
How does the strength of schedule impact Caleb Williams' fantasy outlook?
Williams has been performing well, but the Commanders' defense is showing signs of improvement, making him a less certain top-15 quarterback.
Show Notes
Daniel Dopp, Field Yates and Mike Clay break down some of the biggest Week 8 fantasy storylines including what we can expect from Bryce Young vs. the Broncos, if big games are coming from C.J. Stroud and Anthony Richardson, how Cooper Kupp will look in his return and more. Plus, with Thursday Night Football tonight, we’ll look at which players on the Rams and Vikings will stand out.
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