Fantasy Football Takeaways: Fact or Fiction + Week 16 Waiver Wire & Trade Advice | Out of Bounds (Ep. 1902)

Dec 16, 2025

Dive into the latest football frenzy! The crew breaks down Patrick Mahomes' injury and the Chiefs' uncertain future. They evaluate the impact of Micah Parsons' injury on the Packers and assess the Texans' rising defense. Joe praises James Cook's comeback, while Myles Garrett chases a sack record. Tune in for player advice, including the ups and downs of Drake London and streaming options. Plus, predictions on Travis Kelce's retirement and nostalgic moments from the Jets’ last playoff run add some spice!

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INSIGHT

Chiefs Face Reset Not Full Rebuild

Patrick Mahomes' ACL injury forces a Chiefs reset focused on the offensive line and supporting pieces rather than full teardown.
Joe Pisapia and Chris Welsh expect bandaid moves and short-term fixes instead of a true rebuild.

INSIGHT

Parsons Injury Levels NFC Field

Micah Parsons' torn ACL undermines the Packers' pass rush and magnifies secondary weaknesses.
Chris Welsh says the Packers drop from a standout defense into an even NFC tier with other contenders.

ADVICE

Prepare Waiver Replacements Immediately

If Micah Parsons misses Thursday, start preparing waiver-wire replacements for fantasy lineups now.
Joe Pisapia warns managers to have options ready because Parsons won't play on short notice.

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Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00
Golden Toilet Trophy Giveaway - 0:00:21
Questions and Asses - 0:03:08
Question and Asses: Thoughts on Chiefs after Patrick Mahomes' injury? - 0:03:33
Questions and Asses: Thoughts on the Green Bay Packers Super Bowl potential after Micah Parsons' injury? - 0:10:40
Questions and Asses: James Cook was a solid draft pick. - 0:15:05
Questions and Asses: Myles Garrett is only 1 sack away from record. - 0:16:06
Bogman's takeaway: JJ McCarthy is starting to work, just not with Justin Jefferson - 0:17:13
Welsh's takeaway: Colts are EXACTLY what we thought they were - 0:19:55
Joe's takeaway: Joe Burrow comments and then that performance... - 0:21:54
Joe's moment: Van Noy interception toss to Gillman - 0:27:09
Bogman's moment: DJ Moore snatching the ball away from two defenders for a TD - 0:27:23
Welsh's moment: DBro’s tweet about Travis Etienne - 0:28:04
Chat Q: Can we trust Drake London if he's back this week? - 0:28:43
Fact or Fictions - 0:29:21
FP Discord - 0:34:33
3-1-1 Contest standings - 0:35:09
Welsh's 311 Picks: Brock Purdy vs IND, De’Von Achane vs CIN, Nico Collins vs LV - 0:35:42
Bogman's 311 Picks: Tua Tagovailoa vs CIN, Bijan Robinson @ AZ, Ja’Marr Chase @ MIA - 0:37:39
Joe's 311 Picks: Dak Prescott v LAC, James Cook @ CLE, Michael Wilson v ATL - 0:38:34
Fact or Fiction: Travis Kelce retires in the off-season. - 0:39:06
What was on the radio the last time the NY Jets were in the playoffs? - 0:41:24
BP 1 Month Free Premium Offer - 0:44:15
Outro - 0:44:43

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