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Week 12 Love/Hate: Derrick Henry, Tee Higgins, Colston Loveland, Patrick Mahomes

November 20, 2025·52 min·4 clips

Derrick Henry has averaged over 20 touches and 105 yards in his last five games, facing a Jets defense without Clint Williams.

This episode features hosts Matthew Berry, Lawrence Jackson, and Jake Ciely analyzing fantasy football players for Week 12. They share their "love" and "hate" recommendations for running backs and pass catchers based on matchups, injuries, and recent trends. Derrick Henry is a "love" due to his increased workload and a favorable matchup against the New York Jets' run defense. Bijan Robinson is also favored, with expectations he could lead the Atlanta Falcons in both rushing and receiving. Chase Brown is highlighted as a strong play, especially if Joe Mixon is out, given his high target share against a New England defense allowing the most receptions to running backs. The hosts discuss Quinshon Judkins' potential in a low-total game against the Las Vegas Raiders, while noting his recent struggles. Travis Etienne is noted for his high volume and red-zone work heading into a matchup with the Arizona Cardinals. The "hate" list includes the messy Tampa Bay Buccaneers backfield against the Los Angeles Rams' stout run defense. Kyren Williams is flagged for a tough matchup against the Buccaneers, and Isiah Pacheco is expected to struggle against the Cleveland Browns' elite defense. At wide receiver, Tee Higgins is a top "love" with Ja'Marr Chase out, citing his production with quarterback Joe Flacco. Stefon Diggs is recommended against the Cincinnati Bengals' vulnerable pass defense. Chris Olave is favored with an increased target share against the Atlanta Falcons. Tight end Colston Loveland is a "love" against the Pittsburgh Steelers, who allow many points to the position. Travis Kelce is also a "love" in a must-win game against the Indianapolis Colts' tight-end-friendly defense. Xavier Worthy is a primary "hate" due to low production and a tough matchup against the Colts' cornerbacks. The hosts express surprise at Kelce being ranked as the TE5, between Dallas Goedert and Armani Gadsden II. They note the Cincinnati Bengals allow the most fantasy points to tight ends, boosting Hunter Henry's outlook. A listener question compares Quinshon Judkins and Isiah Pacheco for the rest of the season, with a slight lean toward Pacheco. The tone is conversational and humorous, with casual banter about wigs, Trevor Lawrence's hair, and personal anecdotes interspersed with analysis. The style is data-informed but relaxed, blending statistics with observational commentary on teams and players. Fantasy football managers seeking Week 12 start/sit advice and matchup analysis would enjoy this episode. Listeners preferring tightly edited, news-only content without tangents might find the casual digressions less engaging.

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A loose Week 12 fantasy show that turns jokes, weather, and receiver ranks into usable calls.

Fantasy Football Happy Hour opens Week 12 with jokes, a hair poll, and a cold-weather note tied to Arrowhead before moving into the Love/Hate pass-catcher discussion.

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