Week 8 Start Sit Advice (Part 1) | MUST-Start Players & Big Names to AVOID (10/29 Fantasy Football Podcast)
Oct 29, 2026 · 1h 24m
Summary
The hosts preview seven AFC matchups, highlighting key starts like Geno Smith and Josh Jacobs while advising against Patrick Mahomes and the Denver running backs. They also discuss injury updates for Matthew Golden and Saquon Barkley. The episode features a heartfelt tribute to producer Thomas Schaefer, who is departing the show, as the team reflects on his impact and shares fun facts about him.
Topics discussed
Sponsorships and Kansas City trip recap
Show intro and Thursday injury updates
Trevor Lawrence, Rashad White, and Hunter Henry analysis
Josh Jacobs and Jaguars vs Colts matchup
Ravens RB split and Bears/Lions WR decisions
Tony Pollard and Titans game script analysis
Sunday preview and sponsor segments
Farewell to producer Thomas Schaefer
Saquon Barkley injury status and Giants updates
Jaguars WRs: Keenan Allen and Josh Downs
Chiefs vs Broncos: Kelsey, Rice, and Flowers
Browns vs Lions: Rodgers vs Murray debate
Steelers vs Bengals: RB and WR matchups
Quick questions: DK, Coker, and DSTs
Sponsor segments for Square and HIMSS
Lawrence highlights and Jacoby Myers vs Allen
Chat questions: Taylor, Warren, and Kelsey
Giants vs Vikings: Cousins and Smith analysis
Raiders vs Seahawks: Wilson, Tucker, and Cooper
Bills vs Jets: Braylon Allen and Brees Hall
Dolphins vs Patriots: Henry, Brown, and Gordon
DST rankings and Vikings offense discussion
Chiefs vs Broncos: Mahomes, Walker, and Rice
Saints vs Colts: Coleman and Pollard rankings
Bengals vs Steelers: Chase and Burrow
Ravens vs Bills: Final Thomas Schaefer stat
Final chat questions and show outro
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