The Ringer Fantasy Football Show Power Ranking Players We're NOT Thankful For, the Waddle Model, and Fantasy Court
Nov 26, 2025
The hosts rank players they are not thankful for, highlighting the fantasy disappointments of Brian Thomas Jr., Alvin Kamara, and Saquon Barkley. They dive into the Waddle Model to analyze performance dips and the impact of injuries on players like J.J. McCarthy. Thanksgiving game previews spark lively discussions about Packers vs. Lions and Chiefs vs. Cowboys matchups. In Fantasy Court, a listener's collusion complaint brings some drama, while a funny email about Hulk Hogan adds a light touch. Perfect for fantasy enthusiasts!
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Waddle Model Quantifies Fantasy Frustration
- The Waddle Model measures how often players meet their fantasy projections, highlighting persistent underperformance.
- Repeated misses to projections create more fantasy frustration than occasional volatility.
Brian Thomas Jr.'s Rookie Fade
- Brian Thomas Jr. was drafted like a first-round fantasy breakout after a big rookie year but collapsed this season.
- Craig and Danny describe his high drop rate and dramatic fantasy flameout as a shocking bust story.
Kamara's Usage Collapse Explains Decline
- Alvin Kamara is failing the Waddle Model with only two hits in 11 games and very low fantasy output.
- Reduced targets, touches, and age/injuries explain his drop from RB15 ADP to waiver-wire-level production.