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Ep. 26: Thursday Night Cinema + One Last Playoff Push 🎬🏆
The Vibe: It's the fantasy semifinals, and the week started with ABSOLUTE CINEMA on TNF—a heartbreaking, record-setting thriller. Milton is still alive in two leagues, miraculously avoiding the Puka Nacua (225 yards) explosion that ended many seasons. The push for the championship is on.
TNF Recap: The Seahawks stunned the Rams 38-37 in an all-time classic. Seattle overcame a 98.6% win probability deficit, winning on a 2-point conversion in OT. Puka Nacua set a career-high with 225 yards, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba woke up in the second half to lead the comeback. The Rams' historic offensive output (581 yards) wasn't enough.
The News: Major quarterback changes and key injuries define the championship push.
QB Shakeup: The Dolphins are benching Tua Tagovailoa for rookie Quinn Ewers. Patrick Mahomes is out for the year.
Major Injuries: Packers RB Josh Jacobs and WR Christian Watson are questionable. Bears WRs Rome Odunze & Luther Burden are out. Saints RB Alvin Kamara is out.
WR Woes: Jets WR Garrett Wilson is done for the year. Chiefs WR Rashee Rice is out.
Returns Imminent: Bengals WR Tee Higgins is questionable. Falcons WR Drake London is expected to play. Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. is practicing.
The Game Script: Navigating the win-or-go-home semifinals.
Sat: Packers at Bears (+1): A critical NFC North rematch with major playoff implications and banged-up receiving corps.
Bengals at Dolphins (+4.5): The Quinn Ewers era begins in Miami. Can he provide a spark?
Bills at Browns (+10.5): How will Josh Allen operate in the "cursed, freezing" environment of Cleveland?
SNF: Pats at Ravens (-3): A massive AFC showdown with playoff seeding on the line.
MNF: 49ers at Colts (+6.5): Grandpa Philip Rivers gets the prime-time spotlight against the 49ers.
The Depth Chart: Your championship-round lifeline.
WR: Jayden Reed (GB - target share could spike if Watson/Wicks are out)
RB: Michael Carter (ARI - lead back vs. ATL's 25th-ranked run D), Chase Brown (CIN - safer floor vs. MIA than Etienne vs. DEN)
TE: Colston Loveland (CHI - could benefit from depleted WR room), Darren Waller (MIA - red-zone threat with new QB)
QB: Brock Purdy (SF - safest floor vs. IND), Tyler Shough (NO - high-upside dart throw vs. NYJ)
Lock It In: Our strongest semifinal picks are Michael Carter, Jayden Reed, and Brock Purdy.
Tune in for the full, desperate strategy to reach your fantasy championship. Our "All-Kickers" experiment is over, but the fight for real glory isn't. And just like the Tua Tagovailoa era in Miami, we are DONE!
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By Milton and VivianThe Vibe: It's the fantasy semifinals, and the week started with ABSOLUTE CINEMA on TNF—a heartbreaking, record-setting thriller. Milton is still alive in two leagues, miraculously avoiding the Puka Nacua (225 yards) explosion that ended many seasons. The push for the championship is on.
TNF Recap: The Seahawks stunned the Rams 38-37 in an all-time classic. Seattle overcame a 98.6% win probability deficit, winning on a 2-point conversion in OT. Puka Nacua set a career-high with 225 yards, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba woke up in the second half to lead the comeback. The Rams' historic offensive output (581 yards) wasn't enough.
The News: Major quarterback changes and key injuries define the championship push.
QB Shakeup: The Dolphins are benching Tua Tagovailoa for rookie Quinn Ewers. Patrick Mahomes is out for the year.
Major Injuries: Packers RB Josh Jacobs and WR Christian Watson are questionable. Bears WRs Rome Odunze & Luther Burden are out. Saints RB Alvin Kamara is out.
WR Woes: Jets WR Garrett Wilson is done for the year. Chiefs WR Rashee Rice is out.
Returns Imminent: Bengals WR Tee Higgins is questionable. Falcons WR Drake London is expected to play. Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. is practicing.
The Game Script: Navigating the win-or-go-home semifinals.
Sat: Packers at Bears (+1): A critical NFC North rematch with major playoff implications and banged-up receiving corps.
Bengals at Dolphins (+4.5): The Quinn Ewers era begins in Miami. Can he provide a spark?
Bills at Browns (+10.5): How will Josh Allen operate in the "cursed, freezing" environment of Cleveland?
SNF: Pats at Ravens (-3): A massive AFC showdown with playoff seeding on the line.
MNF: 49ers at Colts (+6.5): Grandpa Philip Rivers gets the prime-time spotlight against the 49ers.
The Depth Chart: Your championship-round lifeline.
WR: Jayden Reed (GB - target share could spike if Watson/Wicks are out)
RB: Michael Carter (ARI - lead back vs. ATL's 25th-ranked run D), Chase Brown (CIN - safer floor vs. MIA than Etienne vs. DEN)
TE: Colston Loveland (CHI - could benefit from depleted WR room), Darren Waller (MIA - red-zone threat with new QB)
QB: Brock Purdy (SF - safest floor vs. IND), Tyler Shough (NO - high-upside dart throw vs. NYJ)
Lock It In: Our strongest semifinal picks are Michael Carter, Jayden Reed, and Brock Purdy.
Tune in for the full, desperate strategy to reach your fantasy championship. Our "All-Kickers" experiment is over, but the fight for real glory isn't. And just like the Tua Tagovailoa era in Miami, we are DONE!