The Ringer Fantasy Football Show Week 17 Recap: Purdy-Caleb Magic, Maye MVP Hype, Classic Steelers L, Playoff Murderers, and Fish Brosmer
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Dec 29, 2025 This week, the discussion dives into the thrilling Bears-Niners shootout and highlights Caleb Williams' impressive performance. Brock Purdy's unexpected dominance and the Jaguars' remarkable rise are also covered. The hosts lament the Giants' blunders causing draft implications and dissect the Steelers' meltdown. In a notable fantasy moment, Derrick Henry crushes opponents with four touchdowns. The madness of the late season brings debates over playoff formats and random breakouts, while quirky tidbits about Max Brosmer's brother add a fun twist!
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Rookie QB+Guru Coach Can Fast-Track Success
- Caleb Williams with Ben Johnson shows elite QB-coach pairing can accelerate a rookie into top-tier play quickly.
- Danny Kelly and Craig Horlbeck argue this relationship can produce long-term franchise dominance.
Brock Purdy: Undervalued Playoff Engine
- Brock Purdy's accuracy and improvisational plays make him a high-value fantasy QB in playoffs.
- Craig Horlbeck notes Purdy's recent scoring surge made him fantasy's QB2 during the playoff stretch.
Coaching Catalyzes Quarterback Breakouts
- Jacksonville's improvement under Liam Cohen shows coaching changes can unlock stalled young quarterbacks.
- Danny Kelly says Trevor Lawrence's leap is real and tied to better coaching and a stronger run game.