The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast The Show: A Surprising Thursday Night, Running Back Usage, and More
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Oct 4, 2025 Hosts dive into the surprising upset of Thursday Night Football, dissecting missed analysis on the Rams vs. 49ers. They explore Kyron Williams' role and running back injuries, highlighting players like Rashad White and Rico Dowdle. JJ shares a personal mental reset story, while they analyze Mac Jones’ performance and the implications of various quarterback changes. Expect insights on waiver wire breakout candidates and intriguing predictions for players like Jameson Williams. A mix of humor and strategy rounds out the conversation.
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Rico Dowdle Volume Could Make Him An RB1
- Rico Dowdle may be undervalued and could reach RB1 territory if his volume spikes while Chuba is out.
- JJ expects a matchup that favors Dowdle and has deployed him heavily in best-ball drafts.
Evaluate Backups By Role, Not Just Dress Status
- Don't assume the backup who dresses will inherit the starter's exact role; look for who fits the offense's early-down or pass-catching needs.
- Use historical role examples (e.g., Derek Henry backup dynamics) to predict which backup will get early-down volume.
Add Isaiah Davis After Jets Injury
- Add Isaiah Davis widely after Braylon Allen's injury because Davis profiles well as a pass-catching complement to Breece Hall.
- Consider Davis a low-roster-percent target for desperation or flex starts in favorable matchups.