The Ringer Fantasy Football Show Week 15 Recap: Peak Pitts, Mahomes and Micah Go Down, Bo Nixes Love, Daddy Josh, Grandpa Rivers, and Buzz Nutter
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Dec 15, 2025 The recap dives into NFL Week 15's highlights, spotlighting winners, losers, and standout performances. Kyle Pitts has an explosive night, shaking up the tight end landscape. Patrick Mahomes' injury raises questions about the future of QBs, while Bo Nix shows clutch potential for the Broncos. A lively debate on kickers and field position reveals its impact on games. Nostalgic discussions around veterans and quirky historical names like Buzz Nutter keep the tone light, making for an entertaining round-up of the week's action.
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Confidence Over Mechanics
- JJ McCarthy regained confidence by abandoning over-fixation on mechanics and just playing with swagger.
- The hosts note small sample vs weak opponents but welcome seeing him play well after struggles.
Experience Can Offset Decline
- Philip Rivers' game-showed that experience and processing can partially offset lost arm velocity at age 44.
- The panel says Rivers nearly won after five years out, highlighting value of recognition over pure athleticism.
Reconsider Ball Handling Rules
- Push the NFL to reduce kicker advantages: limit ball handling and pregame tampering to restore meaningful field goals.
- The hosts argue longer field drives should matter more than short drives aided by ball massaging.