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Week 13 Takeaways: Chuba Hubbard, Bucky Irving, Justin Jefferson + Justin Herbert injured

December 1, 2025·52 min·4 clips

Chuba Hubbard reveals he played at 30-40% health earlier this season but now feels like himself again.

This episode of Fantasy Football Happy Hour analyzes key performances and injuries from Week 13 of the NFL season. Host Matthew Berry and his co-hosts break down fantasy implications for players and teams. They focus on running back situations, wide receiver trends, and quarterback injuries impacting lineup decisions. The hosts highlight Chuba Hubbard's resurgent performance for the Carolina Panthers, noting his 19 touches and a touchdown. They discuss the Houston Texans' backfield, where Dameon Pierce is getting volume but not producing efficiently. Justin Jefferson's injury and the Minnesota Vikings' offensive struggles are mentioned alongside the Seattle Seahawks' fantasy "wasteland" game. The episode covers Bucky Irving reclaiming the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' backfield with 19 touches. Analysis includes Jacoby Brissett's consistent top-12 quarterback fantasy finishes for the Arizona Cardinals. The Washington Commanders' passing game with Marcus Mariota is reviewed, highlighting Terry McLaurin and Zach Ertz. RJ Harvey's role as the Denver Broncos' goal-line back is examined despite inefficient rushing. A surprising claim is that Chuba Hubbard is now the fifth-best running back in fantasy entering Monday night. The hosts suggest the gap between rookie quarterbacks C.J. Stroud and Bryce Young is closer than perceived earlier this season. They note that Bam Knight has been the fantasy RB13 since Week 11, which feels counterintuitive. Michael Pittman is described as a touchdown-dependent wide receiver, averaging under eight fantasy points in games without a score. The Carolina Panthers' 7-6 record is called unbelievable given offensive inconsistencies. One host argues that the best fantasy asset on the Houston Texans might be their defense in leagues that start one. The tone is conversational and analytical, blending stats with informal banter between the hosts. The style is focused on immediate fantasy takeaways and waiver wire advice for the upcoming week. Fantasy managers looking for Week 13 recap and waiver wire targets would appreciate this episode. Listeners seeking deep strategic analysis or long-term dynasty outlooks might find the coverage too reactionary.

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Fast fantasy fallout from a Panthers win, with lineup value buried in the banter.

This episode moves fast and stays practical, turning a Panthers win into usable fantasy takeaways without sanding off the noise. It spends most of its time on Chuba and on how RJ Harvey is being used, especially the goal-line and red-zone work, then shifts to Courtland Sutton…

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When Hubbard heats up and Harvey keeps bailing you out with touchdowns, you want the fantasy fallout fast.

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