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Biggest Fantasy Football Takeaways For EVERY NFC West Team (Ep. 1938)

Jan 16, 2026
Dive into the intriguing dynamics of the NFC West! The hosts tackle Seattle's run-heavy offense and its implications for wide receivers. They dish out advice on trading Kenneth Walker for better fantasy value. Second-year RBs like Blake Corum are highlighted as must-buys due to their potential leaps. Meanwhile, Brock Purdy's top-10 performance is defended against skeptics. Plus, quick exits from bad QB-WR pairings are recommended, emphasizing how quarterback styles impact receiver success.
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INSIGHT

Run-Heavy Labels Mislead Fantasy Picks

  • Declaring an offense 'run-heavy' is a poor explanatory shortcut that often misleads fantasy decisions.
  • Andrew Erickson shows JSN led the NFL in receiving despite Seattle's low pass rate, proving context matters more than labels.
ANECDOTE

Why I Backed JSN Early

  • Jake Ciely recounts his earlier projection reasoning for JSN, comparing him to Drake London and Sam Darnold's role as precedent.
  • He explains why multiple converging factors made JSN a clear breakout candidate in 2024.
ADVICE

Target Second-Year Running Backs

  • Buy second-year running backs rather than writing them off after poor rookie seasons.
  • Andrew Erickson points to Blake Corum and dynasty patterns where many RBs jump in value in year two.
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