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Myles Garrett + Drake Thomas | IDP Fantasy Football Week 13 Breakdown

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Why is Justin Varnes risking his Thanksgiving turkey to discuss IDP fantasy football?

This episode of the IDP Fantasy Football Podcast features hosts Justin Varnes and Thomas Simons analyzing players for IDP (Individual Defensive Player) leagues during the Thanksgiving holiday week. The hosts recorded on Thursday morning ahead of the holiday games, aiming to provide timely advice. They specifically discuss key defensive matchups and players to target or avoid for the upcoming slate. Justin Varnes begins by strongly endorsing Jamari Conner as a weekly starter, describing him as a "unicorn nickel defender" who aligns frequently in the box and on the defensive line. He addresses Conner's low two-tackle performance from the prior week, noting a film review confirmed his alignment and role were unchanged. Varnes highlights Conner's favorable matchup for the upcoming week. The conversation shifts to other recommended players, including mentions of specific linebackers and defensive linemen poised for productive outings. One notable insight is the hosts' operational challenge of recording a normally Friday-dropping podcast on a holiday Thursday to provide pre-game analysis. They clarify the Fantasy Points podcast team will attempt an early release so listeners can get advice before the Thanksgiving and Black Friday games. The discussion maintains a focus on weekly start/sit decisions, with Varnes providing detailed rationale based on player alignment, role, and matchup rather than just box score results. The tone is informal and conversational, marked by the hosts joking about cooking Thanksgiving turkey while recording. The style is educational and advice-driven, aimed at giving fantasy managers actionable IDP lineup recommendations. Listeners who need last-minute IDP start/sit advice for the holiday game window would find this episode immediately useful. Fantasy managers not participating in IDP leagues or those seeking in-depth offensive skill player analysis should skip this focused defensive discussion.

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