Yahoo Fantasy Forecast Fantasy Film Room MIDSEASON review: BIGGEST lessons from 1st half + BOLD predictions for 2nd half
Nov 6, 2025
Joel Smith, a frequent Yahoo Fantasy contributor and host of the 'Buzz is Building' segment, joins the discussion to share critical insights. He highlights five players to watch in Week 10, including the impact of recent trades like Rashid Shaheed to Seattle and Jacoby Myers to the Jaguars. The conversation also touches on Romeo Dubs' increased role in Green Bay and makes a compelling buy-low case for Chase Brown with Flacco under center. Collectively, these insights offer valuable strategies for fantasy football enthusiasts.
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Under-Center Offenses Reshape Passing Game
- Under-center, tight-end heavy offenses have become a league-wide advantage, boosting intermediate and play-action opportunities.
- Matt Harmon and Nate Tice show top offenses using under-center looks deliver higher yards per under-center attempt and fantasy-friendly ecosystems.
Play-Action Revives The Intermediate Game
- Play-action and under-center timing favor intermediate routes (10–20 yards) more than pure deep shots this season.
- Nate Tice argues that defenses honoring run threats opens linebackers and creates chunk plays for receivers and backs.
Big Bodies, Not 40s, Create Explosiveness
- Explosive receiving now often comes from bigger, 'fast-enough' receivers rather than 40-yard dash outliers.
- Nate Tice shows many top explosive reception leaders ran 4.4–4.5 forty-times and weigh ~200+ pounds.