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Crucial Start/Sit Decisions + Hungry For More, TNF Preview - Fantasy Football Podcast for 11/20

2024/11/20
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Key Insights

Why should fantasy football managers be cautious about dropping players as the playoffs approach?

Managers should balance dropping players they won't need with keeping key players away from opponents to strategize for potential playoff matchups.

Why might Anthony Richardson be considered a high-risk, high-reward player?

Richardson has shown massive upside with four top-five finishes in 11 career starts, but his accuracy and consistency are concerns, making him a risky but potentially championship-winning pick.

Why is Taysom Hill considered a wild card in fantasy football?

Hill's versatile role, including receiving, rushing, and passing, combined with his coach's favoritism, makes him unpredictable but potentially valuable, especially in the playoffs.

Why might fantasy managers prefer Devontae Smith over Jameson Williams?

Smith, despite recent disappointing games, has been more consistent in terms of volume and targets, making him a safer option compared to Williams' boom-or-bust potential.

Why might fantasy managers avoid rostering Josh Jacobs' backup?

Jacobs' backup, like Marshawn Lloyd, faces uncertainty due to potential committee backfield situations, making it risky to rely on them for consistent production.

Why might fantasy managers prefer Kyler Murray over Bo Nix?

Murray has shown higher adjusted quarterback efficiency and faces a favorable matchup against Seattle, making him a more reliable option than Bo Nix.

Chapters

Discussing strategies for balancing dropping players you won't need versus keeping them to prevent opponents from using them during the playoffs.
  • Consider opponent's needs and playoff schedule.
  • Trade for Lamar Jackson to avoid facing a division mate.
  • Example of keeping a player to prevent a playoff opponent from using him.

Shownotes Transcript

Week 12 start/sit advice on today’s fantasy football podcast! Which highly drafted players should stay on the bench this week? Plus, “Hungry For More” players and a preview of Thursday Night Football. Manage your redraft, keeper, and dynasty fantasy football teams with the #1 fantasy football podcast. -- Fantasy Football Podcast for November 20th, 2024.

  • (00:00) - Intro

  • (05:50) - Quick Question - Drop strategy approaching playoffs

  • (10:20) - Hungry For More

  • (10:45) - Anthony Richardson

  • (17:55) - NFL News

  • (20:40) - Thursday Night Breakdown: Steelers at Browns

  • (00:00) - Mailbag

  • (27:55) - Deebo Samuel or Jameson Williams?

  • (30:15) - Matthew Stafford or Anthony Richardson?

  • (33:20) - Devonta Smith or Jameson Williams?

  • (38:15) - Josh Jacobs insurance?

  • (41:15) - Sam Darnold or CJ Stroud?

  • (42:20) - Quentin Johnston or Raiders starting RB?

  • (43:30) - Worst player you would start over Waddle?

  • (44:35) - What is the foot pedal Mike uses?

  • (47:00) - Bo Nix or Kyler Murray?

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