Sideline Banter - A Women of Fantasy Football Show

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Sideline Banter is the latest fantasy football show from Women of Fantasy Football! Host Sam Holt (from Matthew Berry's Fantasy Life) is joined by Heavy.com NFL writer Derek Tate to provide you a weekly look at the NFL to give you a leg up for your fantasy football teams!

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Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026

Sam Holt and Derek Tate turn player usage, matchups and postseason pressure into clear, evidence-led fantasy football decisions.

Sideline Banter turns NFL uncertainty into decisions a fantasy manager can actually use. Sam Holt and Derek Tate move between lineup questions, matchup previews and recent player usage, testing familiar names against what their production currently supports.

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Justin Jefferson's name won't settle your playoff lineup debate with Sam Holt and Derek Tate.

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  • permission to question a famous starter when his recent fantasy points say otherwise
  • usage and matchup arguments before you choose between running backs
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2/17/26 - Women of Fantasy Football – NFC West Off‑Season Preview (2026)

A loose offseason conversation that settles into Rams draft priorities and Stafford's future.

Sideline Banter opens in a loose offseason register, with family updates and stray chatter giving way to a more focused Rams discussion. The central question stays clear: whether the team should spend early draft capital on a quarterback or keep building around Matthew Stafford.

2/10/26 - Super Bowl LX Recap: Seahawks Defense Stuns the Patriots

A Super Bowl follow-up that turns bad bets and Seattle's offseason uncertainty into a useful fantasy read.

Sideline Banter uses its Super Bowl follow-up to move from bad wagers into Seattle's defense and the fantasy questions around the team. Sam Holt and Derek Tate compare their misses, touch on Radio Row, and then build out a defense centered on Ernest Jones, Drake Thomas, Tyrese…

1/20/26 - Conference Championship Talk & NFL Coaching Chaos | Sideline Banter

Conference-week banter with injuries, team direction, and a clear path toward the Super Bowl.

Sideline Banter spends this hour on conference championships, playoff picks, and the mounting strain of the season. Sam Holt and Derek Tate move from a bit of pick-score needling into the Bears' rise, the Packers' shortfall, and J.J.

2/24/26 - NFC East 2026 Fantasy Football Preview + Offseason Impact

A chatty NFC East preview that keeps returning to useful fantasy logic.

Sideline Banter uses the NFC East to turn offseason talk into something fantasy managers can actually use. It moves through player movement, rookie names to watch, and the case that Saquon Barkley's drop in production had more to do with context than with a sudden loss of…

1/27/26 - Super Bowl LX Preview: Patriots vs Seahawks | Sideline Banter

A lively Seahawks-Patriots Super Bowl conversation that mixes redemption talk, banter, and football context.

Sideline Banter stays centered on the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots, and the live, conversational pace gives the episode its shape.

12/16/25 - Week 16 Fantasy Football Preview: No Risk, No Biscuit | Sideline Banter

A live playoff check-in that turns chat questions into usable lineup advice.

With week 15 just closed, the episode stays focused on the playoff grind. Sam Holt and Derek Tate take live questions and work through semifinal lineups, keeping the discussion practical rather than grand.

1/14/26 - NFL Divisional Round Preview & Playoff Predictions | Women of Fantasy Football

A lively divisional-round preview that still lands on the game-deciding details.

Sideline Banter treats the divisional-round matchup like something worth arguing over, which is the right instinct here. Buffalo and Denver stay at the center of it, with Josh Allen framed as the difference if James Cook gets bottled up, the Broncos keep things tight, and the…

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Episodes

  1. 1

    1/27/26 - Super Bowl LX Preview: Patriots vs Seahawks | Sideline Banter

    Hidden gem

    Sideline Banter reacts live to the Super Bowl matchup: the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots.

    ·1h 3m·4 clips
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    3/24/26 - AFC East Fantasy Football Preview 2026: Patriots, Bills, Jets & Dolphins

    Hidden gem

    Sam and Derek preview the AFC East division with focus on offensive weapon acquisitions, running back committee approaches, and second-year QB expectations.

    ·1h·1 clip
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    1/14/26 - NFL Divisional Round Preview & Playoff Predictions | Women of Fantasy Football

    Hidden gem

    Sam Holt and Derek Tate open with Mike Tomlin stepping down after 19 years with the Pittsburgh Steelers, a run that included two Super Bowl appearances, one championship, and no losing seasons.

    ·1h 8m·4 clips
  4. 4

    12/9/25 - Start Your Studs? Week 15 Fantasy Football Playoff Decisions | Sideline Banter

    Sam Holt opens the show with Josh Hudson filling in after Tate runs into technical difficulties.

    ·1h 8m·1 clip
  5. 5

    12/2/25 - Week 14 Fantasy Football Playoff Push | Sideline Banter

    Sam Holt and Derek Tate kick off with a Week 14 playoff push after a Week 13 reset.

    ·1h 5m·5 clips
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    11/25/25 - Sideline Banter: Trust Issues Everywhere -- Week 13 Fantasy Football Breakdown | Women Of Fantasy Football

    Sideline Banter opens Week 13 in a festive mood, with a little pre-show nervous energy mixed in.

    ·1h 10m·1 clip
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    3/17/26 - NFC North Fantasy Preview 2026: Gibbs’ Draft Stock, Vikings QB Battle & WR1 Showdowns

    Hidden gem

    Jalen Waddell to the Denver Broncos, Kyler Murray to the Minnesota Vikings, and Hollywood Brown to the Philadelphia Eagles drive most of the episode’s fantasy discussion.

    ·57m·3 clips
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    2/24/26 - NFC East 2026 Fantasy Football Preview + Offseason Impact

    Sam Holt and Derek Tate kick things off with hockey jokes and some quick off-season banter.

    ·49m·3 clips
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    12/16/25 - Week 16 Fantasy Football Preview: No Risk, No Biscuit | Sideline Banter

    Week 16 is the focus.

    ·1h 12m·4 clips
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    1/20/26 - Conference Championship Talk & NFL Coaching Chaos | Sideline Banter

    Hidden gem

    Sam Holt and Derek Tate open on conference championship week with a little pick-record teasing.

    ·57m·3 clips
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    3/10/26 - Biggest NFL Free Agency Winners + NFC South Fantasy Football Preview

    Sideline Banter opens with Sam Holt and Derek Tate reacting to the rescinded Max Crosby trade between the Las Vegas Raiders and Baltimore Ravens, including Diana Rossini reporting that Crosby did not pass his physical and that the Dallas Cowboys are not expected to re-engage.

    ·59m
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    11/18/25 - Week 12 Fantasy Football Preview: Injured & Suspended Stars -- Drake London & Ja’Marr Chase Impact

    Hidden gem

    Sideline Banter opens Week 12 with Sam Holt and Derek Tate reacting to the Cowboys’ win over the Raiders, including CeeDee Lamb’s 5 catches for 66 yards and a touchdown and George Pickens’ 9 catches for 144 yards and a touchdown.

    ·1h
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    2/10/26 - Super Bowl LX Recap: Seahawks Defense Stuns the Patriots

    Hidden gem

    Sam Holt and Derek Tate open two days after the Super Bowl with a quick run through wagers, from Tate's 0-for-4 heads-up bets to Holt's parlay on Sam Darnold and Drake May unders that stayed alive until JSM scored a touchdown, while a Seahawks bet still left Holt with a little money in hand.

    ·41m·2 clips
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    1/6/25 - NFL Wild Card Weekend Preview & Super Bowl Picks | Sideline Banter

    Sam Holt and Derek Tate open with holiday small talk and get right into playoff mode.

    ·1h 16m·4 clips
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    4/7/26 - AFC West Fantasy Football Preview 2026: Chiefs, Raiders, Broncos, Chargers Breakdown

    Sam Holt and Kelly Singh discuss the AFC West division and react to news about Fernando Mendoza skipping the NFL draft.

    ·55m
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    2/17/26 - Women of Fantasy Football – NFC West Off‑Season Preview (2026)

    Sideline Banter opens with casual banter and family updates before easing into an offseason conversation about the Rams and the NFC West.

    ·49m·3 clips
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    4/14/26 - AFC South Fantasy Football Preview 2026: Jaguars, Texans, Colts & Titans Breakdown

    Sam Holt and Derek Tate preview the AFC South divisions for fantasy football, discussing offseason moves and answering listener questions.

    Apr 17, 2026·52m
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    11/11/25 - League Winners & Week 11 Fantasy Football Breakdown | Sideline Banter

    Host Sam Holt and guest Jagger May discuss Week 11 fantasy football waiver wire pickups, injuries, and answer listener questions.

    Nov 12, 2025·42m
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    11/4/25 - Week 10 Fantasy Football: Studs, Duds, Start/Sit Tips & Playoff Prep | Sideline Banter

    Sam Holt and Derek Tate discuss NFL trade deadline news and fantasy football strategy as they hit the midpoint of the season.

    Nov 5, 2025·1h 11m
  20. 20

    Next Man Up | Week 9 Fantasy Football Breakdown & Injury Fallout

    Hosts Sam Holt and Derek Tate discuss NFL week 9 fantasy football, including injuries and waiver wire pickups.

    Oct 30, 2025·1h 2m
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    10/21/25 - Sideline Banter | Week 8 Fantasy Football Preview & Bold Picks

    Hosts Sam Holt and Derek Tate recap Monday Night Football, discuss the Buccaneers' loss, and prepare viewers for week 8's bye-week challenges in fantasy football.

    Oct 22, 2025·53m
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    10/14/25 - Only the Strong Survive: Week 7 Fantasy Football Injury Chaos & Survival Guide

    Sam Holt and Derek Tate recap week 6 of the NFL season, focusing on fantasy football implications and player performances.

    Oct 15, 2025·1h 3m
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    10/7/25 - Fantasy Football Week 6 Preview: Time to PANIC?! | Women of Fantasy Football: Sideline Banter

    Oct 8, 2025·53m
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    9/30/25 - Sideline Banter | Week 5 Fantasy Football Preview & Rookie Breakouts

    Sam Holt and guest Kelly Singh discuss NFL week 5 fantasy football news, injuries, and waiver wire targets.

    Oct 1, 2025·1h 1m
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    9/23/25 - Fantasy Football Week 4 | RB Injuries, Waiver Wire Targets & Start/Sit Tips

    Sep 24, 2025·1h 17m
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    9/16/25 - Fantasy Football Week 3: QB Injuries, Waiver Wire Replacements & Start/Sit Advice

    Sep 17, 2025·1h 15m
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    9/9/25 - Week 1 Fantasy Football Recap, Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups & TNF Preview | Sideline Banter

    Hosts Sam Holt and Derek Tate discuss post-week one panic, waiver wire pickups, and NFL news for fantasy football managers.

    Sep 10, 2025·1h
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    9/2/25 - Women of Fantasy Football | Week 1 NFL Preview & Must-Watch Matchups

    Hosts Sam Holtz and Derek Tate preview NFL week one, discuss fantasy football roster decisions, and address listener questions.

    Sep 3, 2025·53m
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    8/26/25 - 2025 Fantasy Football TE Values -- Who's a SMASH or PASS at ADP?

    Aug 27, 2025·49m
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    8/12/25 - 2025 Fantasy Football RB Values -- Who's a SMASH 💥 or PASS ✌️ at ADP?

    Aug 13, 2025·55m
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    8/5/25 - 2025 Fantasy Football WR Values -- Who's a SMASH or PASS at ADP?

    Aug 6, 2025·33m
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    7/29/25 - 2025 Fantasy Football QB Values -- Who should you be IN or OUT on?

    Jul 31, 2025·49m