Week 15 Preview | Fantasy Football Podcast 12-11-25

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An Eagles fan argues against high rankings for Eagles players, starting with the team's most reliable player this week.

The episode opens with Matt Schaaf and Jared Smola announcing they will reduce to one weekly show for the rest of the season, cutting the Tuesday waiver wire show due to workload and holiday commitments. They immediately dive into player analysis, beginning with DeVonta Smith, where Schaaf presents data showing Smith's efficiency decline despite improved usage, while Smola argues for a bounce-back based on role consistency. The discussion highlights Jalen Hurts' poor play and AJ Brown's rising target share as factors. Next, they tackle Justin Jefferson, noting his low recent finishes but favorable matchup against Dallas, with Smola emphasizing JJ McCarthy's improved play and Jefferson's upside. The hosts then evaluate Jackson Dart, questioning his volume under the Giants' run-heavy approach and reduced designed rushes, though acknowledging his scrambling ability. Patrick Mahomes is analyzed, with focus on offensive line injuries and tough matchups, but they recommend sticking with him. Lamar Jackson is discussed as a rebound candidate against the Bengals. Tight end Isaiah Likely is highlighted for his high ceiling against the Bengals' weak defense. The Panthers' backfield of Rico Dowdle and Chuba Hubbard is examined, with quotes from coach Dave Canales suggesting a split favoring Dowdle early and Hubbard on third downs. The Giants' backfield of Devin Singletary and Tyrone Tracy is similarly analyzed for volume in a run-heavy scheme. Chris Rodriguez is covered as a boom-bust option against the Giants' weak run defense. The episode closes with the Colts' quarterback situation, whether Philip Rivers or Riley Leonard starts, and its impact on Jonathan Taylor, Tyler Warren, and Michael Pittman, advising caution with non-Taylor players.

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A Week 15 start-sit episode built around Jackson Dart's rushing role, format, and game-script uncertainty.

Week 15 turns on usable volume, with the show sorting start-sit choices by separating talent from the workload a game is likely to give. The strongest section is the Jackson Dart discussion, where Washington sets up a practical read on designed runs, scrambles, dropback volume,…

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You want a Week 15 start-sit pass that keeps the quarterback call practical: scrambles, game shape, and your scoring format all get a seat at the table.

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