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October 2, 2024 • 1hr 10min
Adams Trade Talks, Burning Questions + TNF Preview - Fantasy Football Podcast for 10/2
Fantasy Footballers - Fantasy Football Podcast
This episode of the Fantasy Footballers podcast features hosts Andy Holloway, Jason Moore, and Mike Wright discussing the latest NFL news, injury updates, waiver wire pickups, and previewing the Thursday Night Football game between Tampa Bay and Atlanta. The hosts provide analysis and recommendations to help fantasy managers make roster decisions heading into Week 5 of the NFL season.
Adams Trade Talks, Burning Questions + TNF Preview - Fantasy Football Podcast for 10/2
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Key Takeaways
- Davante Adams has officially requested a trade from the Las Vegas Raiders. The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly interested.
- Sam Darnold is playing well for the Minnesota Vikings and is trending up as a fantasy option. His improved play is boosting the value of Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison.
- Brian Thomas Jr. of the Jacksonville Jaguars is emerging as a potential breakout wide receiver. The hosts recommend trying to trade for him.
- Kyle Pitts continues to struggle and the hosts strongly recommend dropping him in fantasy leagues.
- Jayden Daniels is outperforming Kyler Murray so far this season. The hosts recommend keeping Daniels if you have both QBs.
- Thursday Night Football features Tampa Bay at Atlanta. The hosts expect a relatively high-scoring game and like the fantasy outlook for players like Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and Drake London.
Introduction
This episode of the Fantasy Footballers podcast features hosts Andy Holloway, Jason Moore, and Mike Wright discussing the latest NFL news, injury updates, waiver wire pickups, and previewing the Thursday Night Football game between Tampa Bay and Atlanta. The hosts provide analysis and recommendations to help fantasy managers make roster decisions heading into Week 5 of the NFL season.
Topics Discussed
Waiver Wire Pickups (0:56)
The hosts discuss notable waiver wire pickups for Week 5, including:
- Davian Wick (RB, Raiders) - Multiple hosts bid aggressively on Wick, with bids ranging from $25-$41 of FAAB budget
- Alexander Mattison (RB, Vikings) - Picked up by Jason for $0
- Trey Sermon (RB, Colts) - Mentioned as a speculative add with potential upside
The hosts emphasize the importance of being active on waivers, even if your team is struggling, as it's still early enough to turn things around.
Hungry for More Segment (5:28)
Each host highlights a player they are "hungry to see more from" in upcoming weeks:
- Jason: Sam Darnold (QB, Vikings) - Impressed by Darnold's recent play and believes he can continue to boost the Vikings' offense
- Mike: Rico Dowdle (RB, Cowboys) - Seeing increased usage and could take over a larger role in Dallas' backfield
- Andy: Brian Thomas Jr. (WR, Jaguars) - Emerging as a potential star and believes his value will continue to rise
NFL News and Notes (13:54)
The hosts discuss major NFL news stories, including:
- Davante Adams trade request
- Adams has officially requested a trade from the Raiders
- Pittsburgh Steelers reported as interested
- Potential landing spots discussed include New York Jets and New Orleans Saints
- "If I was the Jets, if I was the Steelers, I would do whatever it takes" - Jason Moore on trading for Adams
- Injury updates
- Austin Ekeler (concussion) trending towards playing in Week 5
- Anthony Richardson (shoulder) could play even if he doesn't practice
- Christian Watson (ankle) doubtful for Week 5
- Other news
- Tyler Huntley to start at QB for Dolphins in Week 5
- Rhamondre Stevenson's fumbling issues concerning coaches
Thursday Night Football Preview: Buccaneers at Falcons (43:00)
The hosts preview the Thursday Night Football matchup between Tampa Bay and Atlanta:
- Game details: Atlanta favored by 1.5, over/under set at 43.5 points
- Key fantasy players to watch:
- Mike Evans and Chris Godwin (Buccaneers WRs) - Favorable matchup against Falcons secondary
- Drake London (Falcons WR) - Seeing increased targets, trending up
- Bijan Robinson (Falcons RB) - Tough matchup but still a must-start
- Players to avoid:
- Kyle Pitts (Falcons TE) - Hosts strongly recommend dropping Pitts due to poor performance
- Sleeper picks:
- Trey Palmer or Sterling Shepard (Buccaneers WRs) - Could see increased roles with Jalen McMillan out
Mailbag Questions (54:35)
The hosts answer listener questions, including:
Trading Zack Moss for Brian Thomas Jr. (56:25)
- Hosts unanimously recommend making this trade to acquire Thomas
- View Thomas as an ascending talent with significant upside
Kyler Murray vs. Jayden Daniels (57:20)
- Listener has both QBs and asks which to keep/trade
- Hosts recommend keeping Daniels due to his rushing upside and strong recent performances
- Suggest trying to trade Murray to upgrade another position
Dealing with bad trade offers (1:02:30)
- Listener asks how to handle leaguemate constantly sending bad trade offers
- Hosts suggest being direct and telling them the offers are bad
- Also note that occasionally good offers can come from frequent traders
Conclusion
The hosts wrap up the episode by emphasizing that it's still early in the fantasy season and encouraging managers not to give up if their teams are struggling. They remind listeners to stay active on waivers, consider trade opportunities, and continue to make lineup adjustments each week. The upcoming Thursday Night Football game between Tampa Bay and Atlanta offers several intriguing fantasy options to consider for Week 5 lineups.
Key players to watch closely in the coming weeks include Sam Darnold, Rico Dowdle, Brian Thomas Jr., and Jayden Daniels, who all have potential to significantly outperform expectations. On the flip side, the hosts strongly advise moving on from Kyle Pitts given his continued poor performance.
The potential Davante Adams trade looms as a major storyline that could have significant fantasy implications, particularly for teams like the Steelers or Jets if they were to acquire him. Fantasy managers should stay tuned for updates and be prepared to adjust strategies accordingly if a trade occurs.