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13 min
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Oct 28, 2026
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Wed, October 28, 2026
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Dallas GoedertDaniel JonesDeVonta SmithJalen HurtsJoe MiltonJosh AllenJustin HerbertLamar JacksonSaquon BarkleyTanner McKee
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Dallas Goedert
NegativeRole6:54
Dallas Goedert's status is uncertain as the source speculates whether he could be traded amid Eagles offensive disruption. The Eagles face a low over-under of 40.5 against the Cowboys, and the source expresses concern about the team's offensive makeup.
Insight pageDaniel Jones
NegativeMatchup3:36
Daniel Jones faced heavy blitzing from the Colts defense, described as being 'in hell and a blender getting blitz like crazy.' He now faces the Jaguars defense, which is third in interceptions, presenting another challenging matchup.
Insight pageDeVonta Smith
PositiveRole6:54
Devonta Smith's role and availability are in question as the Eagles face potential offensive disruption. The source mentions his name alongside concerns about the Eagles offense potentially becoming a target, suggesting uncertainty about his usage or availability in the Eagles-Cowboys game.
Insight pageJalen Hurts
NegativeRole6:54
Jalen Hurts' presence on the Eagles is noted as context for why the team's offense is becoming a desperation target. The source expresses surprise that an Eagles offense with Hurts would need to be targeted, indicating concern about the overall offensive situation rather than Hurts' individual performance.
Insight pageJoe Milton
NegativeRole8:00
Joe Milton is expected to see playing time for the Eagles at some point, suggesting a potential quarterback change or competition with Tanner McGee.
Insight pageJosh Allen
NegativeMatchup10:00
Josh Allen is noted as facing the Ravens in a premier prime matchup. The high over-under of 53.5 and the return of Lamar Jackson make this a significant game for fantasy purposes.
Insight pageJustin Herbert
NegativeMatchup3:00
Justin Herbert faces the Rams defense at the Chargers, which is described as 'brutal.' The Rams are highly rostered and expected to get pressure on Herbert.
Insight pageLamar Jackson
PositiveInjury0:06
Lamar Jackson's return status is being monitored closely for Week 8 against the Bills. The source notes limited practices and expects him to play by logic, though it cannot be assumed. His return is framed as a 'skeleton key' for kicker Tyler Loop's upside, given the high over-under of 53.5 and the premier matchup against Josh Allen.
Insight pageSaquon Barkley
NegativeInjury6:42
Saquon Barkley's injury status is uncertain heading into the Eagles-Cowboys Monday night game. The source expresses concern that if Barkley is out, the Eagles offense could become a desperation target, which is unusual given Jalen Hurts' presence on the team.
Insight pageTanner McKee
NegativeRole8:00
Tanner McGee's playing time is uncertain, with the source questioning how long he will remain the Eagles' starting quarterback. The source expects to see Joe Milton at some point, suggesting a potential quarterback change or competition.
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Episode Transcript
0:00Hey, we are having fun. We are on to Week 8.
0:04Can You Believe It? We have Kickers and Defenses.
0:08Let's go over the calls of the week. Vikings, 11.25 fantasy points.
0:12They were a smoke them if you got them defense.
0:16Highly rostered. The Vikings lead the NFL in pressure rate 39.6% and have given up the least amount of passing touchdowns.
0:24Brian Flores' blitz rate was 85.1%. Wow. They are tough to bench though, but note the next two weeks the Vikings get
0:33the Lions on the road and then they get the Bills in Week 9.
0:38Ha, I don't know. That's going to be a test.
0:42The Browns got you nine points. The Browns are eighth in defensive EPA total.
0:47The Jets, absolute bust. We go to the well against the Dolphins.
0:52It's been profitable, but it hit us bad today.
0:55So that's definitely a miss. Just got to wear it sometime.
0:59The Bengals, 16.25 fantasy points. Some leagues, they might have gotten 12, but they paid off.
1:05They did well. Probably the best call of the week for us.
1:10And then the Saints, 7.75 fantasy points. It's like purgatory.
1:14It's not so bad. It's not so good. Would have liked a little bit more.
1:20The takeaway from all of this is we will continue to attack the Dolphins as we go.
1:26The thing is, Caleb Douglas, Chris Bell, I'm going to monitor this Dolphins offense because I think they may be a team
1:35that we can't necessarily target like we have earlier in the season, but give it some time.
1:41We're still in the middle and we're going to get right, get back.
1:46And that's a little teaser for this week. Moving on to the kickers.
1:51Best calls. Will Reichard got you 12. Chase McLaughlin got you 12.
1:56They're both tied for third right now for kickers.
1:59Jake Bates, Jake Bates, ninth. Okay. So not so terrible.
2:03He's, he got nine points as well. He's a ninth ranked kicker.
2:07We're pending the primetime games. Of course, Evan McPherson missed, but we still want him.
2:13It's tough. I went with the crowd as well.
2:17The fancy consensus pros, they ended up with him at fifth overall.
2:21So I went with the crowd on that one.
2:25You know, they, they went with me, however you want to say it.
2:30Cause I dropped this immediately on Sunday night. I felt good about it, but that's just one future weeks tied to Joe Burrow tied to the bangles.
2:40McPherson still a good play. Now some notes by weeks, week eight Texans notable Ka'imi Fairbairn for the kickers.
2:47Saints, Giants, and the 49ers week nine. If you want to look ahead a little bit too, it's good to plan.
2:55Steelers and Titans have a bye week. Smoke them.
2:59If you got them defenses this week, I just have one for you right now.
3:04Rams defense at chargers. Okay. Highly rostered Rams. Rams will make her dance and they're probably going to get to Joe Burrow.
3:13It's Justin Herbert. It's been brutal. Now on to defensive plays for the week.
3:18Jaguars defense versus the Colts over under currently 46 and a half.
3:23Jaguars are favored by seven and a half. Jaguars defense.
3:2728% rostered on ESPN and 28% on sleeper. Three double digit fantasy games for the Jaguars.
3:33They also have a 16 and an 18 point game under their belt.
3:38And the Jaguars are third in interception. So Daniel Jones was in hell and a blender getting blitz like crazy.
3:45And now he gets the Jaguars where it's like, Hey, be careful where you throw Patriots defense at the Dolphins over under
3:5444 and a half Patriots favored by seven and a half points.
3:5859% on ESPN and 64% on sleeper. I try and veer towards 50%, but 60% is kind of a marker as well,
4:07because we're talking about 40% of leagues out there, not having the Patriots defense.
4:12That is a crime. And as I teased before the Dolphins, we are attacking them once again, they're available to Patriots in
4:21too many leagues, but they were probably dropped. If you think about it due to the bears matchup.
4:28So take advantage. And we love to target the Dolphins.
4:31The Patriots are tied for six in the NFL with 17 sacks.
4:36Ooh, they're going to be a good play. And then here's one.
4:41We haven't had this yet. This year, same game play Browns and Steelers defense.
4:46The over under right now, 39 and a half Steelers favor by three and a half.
4:52The Browns. I want you to look on ESPN.
4:55They're 61% rostered. So try ESPN 77% on sleeper.
4:59So that's smoke them. If you got them territory.
5:02And if you played the Browns this week, and we've recommended the Browns quite a bit this season, you should already have them.
5:11A portion of you should have the Browns already.
5:15So you may not even have to bother with the waiver wire, depending on how things are with your team.
5:22The Steelers. So they're smoke them. If you got them territory, their roster ship 92% on ESPN 80% on sleeper.
5:30Good luck. You'll have better opportunity getting them. If you traded for them and who trades for defenses, right?
5:37This could be an AI slot fest type of game.
5:41Be prepared. The Steelers and Browns are tied for seventh in EPA, total EPA per play on defense and have near identical total EPA.
5:50So the Browns third and sacks with 19, the Steelers 16th or sorry, 16.
5:56They're ranked 10th. So I just expect a lot of ugliness, which is beneficial to these defensive slots in your lineups.
6:04Next up, you should already have them because we talked about monitor the Lamar Jackson situation.
6:10Bengals defense that came through big for us. Now they're going to be in your lineup again next week.
6:17Their defense Bengals versus the Titans over under Bengals are favored by 10 and a half in that over under is 46 and a half.
6:27Ready for this? 16% on ESPN and 20% on sleepers.
6:30So you ought to either have the Bengals or you have a great shot at getting them.
6:37And then the Bengals DVOA 12th in the NFL.
6:40So looking at next week too, if you're in a jam, but cautioned.
6:45Commander's defense versus the Eagles that over under is suspiciously 40 and a half.
6:51We haven't had the Monday night game play out for the Philadelphia Eagles where we desperation play recommended last week.
6:58The Dallas Cowboys. 40 and a half is so low.
7:02I think it's going to get very ugly, especially if Saquon Barkley is out and on the way traded.
7:09Devonta Smith. Oh, this is not looking good. Could Dallas Goddard get traded?
7:14The Eagles may end up becoming and you never would have thought you would ever say this because it had Jalen Hurts on the team.
7:24Never thought we'd be saying in 2026 target the Eagles offense, but we're kind of getting there still it be cautious.
7:32Let's see how this plays out. This Eagles Cowboys game.
7:36Chiefs defense at the Broncos. Another one where the over under is very low.
7:4141 and a half. And then for look ahead, if you end up scooping up the Chiefs, they get the Jets at Kansas City next week.
7:51And then as I spoke to about the Philadelphia Eagles, the Giants, they'll be at the Eagles.
7:58This depends on the makeup again of the Eagles offense.
8:02I really wonder how long Tanner McGee is going to play.
8:06And I expect to see Joe Milton at some point.
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9:29Let's go over to our kickers. Our kickers, we've been on a really good run on kickers, and we crushed this week.
9:38Tyler Loop. Let's go with him. Get back in the loop at the Bills with a Lamar Jackson return.
9:45We're projecting that, right? Over under 53.5. Bills are favored by 3.5 points.
9:5061% on ESPN is Tyler Loop. 60% on Sleeper.
9:53Members have dropped down because Tyler Loop did have some struggles.
9:57He had seven fantasy points this week. Nothing crazy.
10:01But look, we mark for these higher over under total games, and if we're going to get Lamar Jackson back, that's the skeleton key.
10:10You can't assume he plays, but you would think, by logic, he's close.
10:15After the limited practices for Lamar and facing off against Josh Allen, that's a premier prime matchup that the Bengals really are going to do.
10:25I imagine Lamar Jackson will be out there. So monitor again.
10:29Lamar, it's the second week in a row we're saying, hey, monitor.
10:33For this reason, it's dependent. So Tyler Loop. And then Harrison Bucker.
10:38It's been a while since we've said his name at the Broncos.
10:43Over under 41.5. Chiefs favored by 1.5. Now, what's interesting here is he's 70% on ESPN.
10:49And you say, hey, Coach Retzlaff, what's going on?
10:52Why are you recommending Harrison Bucker? But over on Sleeper, I can't even believe my eyes.
10:5825% roster ship. So go and get some Harrison Bucker if you're on Sleeper.
11:04And it's one of the wildest differences I've seen out there between roster ship.
11:09And get that Denver air, this low over under.
11:12To me, it's screaming some stall drives and some long distance kicks.
11:17And I know, you know, I've kind of talked about the Chiefs defense.
11:22Harrison Bucker, the kicking game. Lower over under total.
11:26We saw a resurgence of the Denver Broncos offense.
11:29But that was the Arizona Cardinals. So back to square one, though.
11:34Fire up Harrison Bucker. And then for the people who are, you know, without Kymie Fairbairn.
11:40All right. Let's go with Cairo Santos of the Bears at the Seahawks.
11:45Over under 47.5. Seahawks favored by 3. Santos, 24% on ESPN, 12% on Sleeper.
11:50He will be available. He's coming off a 14-point game.
11:54So that'll draw some attention. Back-to-back weeks with a 50-yard field goal.
11:58And he has three double-digit games this season. So you could do a lot worse than him.
12:05Especially if you're trying to go for, you know, one-week fill-in for Kymie Fairbairn.
12:10Tied to a good offense. And a somewhat higher over under total game.
12:15And I imagine Santos won't be ranked in the top 12.
12:19So for consensus ranks, when that does drop. So one-week rental, like they say in Dumb and Dumber, pick them up.
12:28I've been Coach Retzlaff. I hope you all thrive, prosper, and have success on the waiver wire and with all your teams.
12:36I will see you next week. Thank you.
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