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Week 13 Love/Hate: TreVeyon Henderson, Travis Etienne Jr., Davante Adams, Patrick Mahomes

November 26, 2025·52 min·4 clips

Travis Etienne Jr. leads all running backs in red zone touches since Week 9—here's why he's a must-start.

This episode features fantasy football analysts Matthew Berry, Connor Rogers, and Jay Croucher previewing Week 13 matchups. They share specific player recommendations and analysis for the Thanksgiving holiday slate. The hosts begin with a lighthearted discussion about their upcoming DraftKings commercial and express gratitude for their supportive online community. TreVeyon Henderson makes the "love" list against the Giants, who allow a league-worst 6.2 yards per carry to running backs. Derrick Henry is recommended versus a Bengals defense allowing 131 rushing yards per game. Travis Etienne Jr. is highlighted for having the most red zone touches since Week 9 and facing a Titans defense that allows the second-most rushing touchdowns. The analysts also discuss Jaleel McLaughlin, Keaton Mitchell, and Jahmyr Gibbs as top-20 running back plays. The "hate" list includes Browns running back Jerome Ford against the 49ers, citing his lack of receiving production and a low team total. The entire Arizona Cardinals backfield is advised against due to a tough matchup with the Buccaneers' run defense. At wide receiver, Davante Adams is a top play against the Panthers, having recorded 11 end-zone targets in his last five games. Christian Watson is noted as a potential breakout against a vulnerable Lions secondary. Michael Wilson's recent emergence for the Cardinals is analyzed, with his connection to quarterback Jacoby Brissett cited as a key factor. The panel debates whether to start Wilson over Zay Flowers or Tee Higgins this week. A significant tangent involves criticism of the Commanders' potential plan to start quarterback Jayden Daniels in Week 14, which Berry calls "the dumbest thing in the universe" given the team's record and offensive line. The hosts express that it is a legitimate debate whether to prefer Wan'Dale Robinson or Justin Jefferson for the rest of the fantasy season, reflecting poorly on the Vikings' quarterback situation. Patrick Mahomes is a top quarterback play against a Cowboys defense that has allowed high fantasy points to most opposing QBs. The tone is conversational and humorous, filled with inside jokes, playful banter about spilled drinks, and nicknames like "chubby leather daddy" for Jerome Ford. Fantasy managers seeking specific start/sit advice for the Week 13 holiday games will find detailed matchups and statistics here. Listeners who dislike tangents about personal anecdotes, commercial shoots, or extended community shoutouts might prefer a more streamlined analysis.

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