The Ringer Fantasy Football Show Jalen Hurts Ruined My Life, Week 15 Waivers, and Happy Birthday, Philip Rivers!
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Dec 9, 2025 The podcast dives into a disastrous fantasy performance from Jalen Hurts, exploring the fallout from his five-turnover game. The hosts analyze Week 15 waiver wire targets, spotlighting key players like Blake Corum and Marcus Mariota. They discuss potential WR and TE additions, as well as D/ST streaming options like the Jaguars and Bears. In a twist, they react to Philip Rivers working out for the Colts, highlighting the unfolding QB drama. Listeners also get insights from fan emails and fun nicknames!
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Fantasy Catastrophe: Hurts’ Five Turnovers
- Danny Kelly and Danny Heifetz describe extreme fantasy heartbreak after Jalen Hurts’ five-turnover game ruined many playoff hopes.
- They recount shotgun penalties, snake bag payments, and league fallout that made them glad to never roster Hurts again.
Herbert’s Playmaking Versus Eagles’ Collapse
- Justin Herbert’s toughness and improvisational rushing rescued the Chargers despite heavy pressure and limited protection.
- Herbert led the team in rushing and repeatedly created plays while the Eagles’ offense collapsed under turnovers.
Eagles’ Offense Is Fundamentally Broken
- The Eagles’ season-long offensive issues showed up as a failure to convert early reads into plays and a collapse in success rate.
- Shiel Kapadia’s stat: five straight games with success rate in the 30th percentile or worse highlights structural problems.