Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry Week 9 Start/Sit: Jared Goff, Rico Dowdle, Marvin Harrison Jr., Stefon Diggs
Oct 29, 2025
In this episode, the hosts dive into Isiah Pacheco's MCL sprain and its impact on the Chiefs' backfield. They debate whether to start Jared Goff in single-QB leagues and assess Travis Etienne's reliability post-bye. The focus shifts to Marvin Harrison Jr.'s potential against the Cowboys and Stefon Diggs' target expectations versus the Falcons. Additionally, they explore emerging talents like Chase Brown and Jalen Warren, along with betting insights on the Seahawks for the NFC West and Aidan Hutchinson's comeback potential.
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Roster Chiefs Backfield Depth
- If Isiah Pacheco is out week-to-week, roster both Kareem Hunt and Brashad Smith for Chiefs offensive share.
- Prefer Hunt near goal line and Smith as pass-catching or change-of-pace option.
Goff's Ceiling Has Fallen
- Jared Goff's fantasy ceiling is down this year despite Detroit's team strength.
- Matthew Berry recommends closing him out in one-QB leagues because Detroit runs more than almost any team.
Verbal Trade Betrayal Story
- Jay recounts a fantasy-trade betrayal where a verbal deal was rescinded.
- He uses it to argue that a spoken agreement should be honored even in casual leagues.