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Jerry O'Connell

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Saquon Barkley 'fucked' the fantasy team and wasn't clutch

We're never drafting an Eagle ever again. Max. It's over Saquon. Hey Max. Saquon fucked us hard this season. He fucked us real hard. He was our first pick... Championship game. Championship game... He fucked us so hard. Max so hard.

Barkley's performance is a matter of fantasy record, but the assessment of him 'fucking' the team is Jerry's opinion.
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Chase Brown will be the AP Offensive Player of the Year

I'm gonna say it right now. AP offensive player of the year. Chase Brown. Wow... Think about it.

Chase Brown did not win AP Offensive Player of the Year. Jaxon Smith-Njigba of the Seahawks won the award after leading the NFL with 1,793 receiving yards. The Bengals went 6-11 and Burrow was injured most of the season.
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If Clint Kubiak is hired by the Giants, every Giant is a must-draft in fantasy

I think their head coach is gonna be Clint Kubiak. And if that's the case, every single giant becomes a must draft in next year's fantasy world. Because Bowles is not gonna be there. Right?

The Giants' hiring and subsequent performance are unknown.
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Next year's fantasy strategy is three straight wide receivers

I think next year we're going to go round one running back round two. Running round One wide, wide receiver. Round two wide, wide receiver. Round three wide receiver. Wow. I think we're gonna go three wide receivers. It's just, if you land on a Jaxon Smith-Njigba, I'm not even having this exit interview.

This is a future strategy that can be verified during the 2026 fantasy draft.
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The 2026 NFL Super Bowl will go through the NFC West

Isn't it amazing how this Super Bowl is definitely gonna go through the NFC West? It's just crazy how that, that that division... Arizona, I mean, I guess Coach Gannon is coming back... Seattle... how good is Brock Purdy? Yeah, it's really good.

Jerry O'Connell said the Super Bowl path would go through the NFC West. The Seahawks (NFC West) won the NFC 1 seed, beat two NFC West rivals (49ers in Divisional, Rams in NFC Championship), and won Super Bowl LX. The Super Bowl absolutely went through the NFC West.
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JJ McCarthy is a sit in fantasy because he can't throw for 300 yards

Sit [JJ] McCarthy for not being able to throw the 300 yard. He can't throw 300. We're gonna sit Hank also because he can't throw for 300 yards like Drake May.

Fantasy football sit/start advice for JJ McCarthy in a specific week. McCarthy had a poor 2025 season (1,632 yards, 12 INTs in 10 games), so sitting him may have been good advice overall.
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Joe Flacco is a lock to win the double revenge game against the Steelers

We're gonna start Joe Flacco. Rare double revenge game. Baltimore and Joe [Burrow] in the building.

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In the Week 11 game, the Steelers beat the Bengals 34-12 in Pittsburgh. Joe Flacco did NOT win the 'double revenge game.' The Steelers defense scored two touchdowns in a rout.
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Jayden Daniels will break every single NFL quarterback record this season

I really believe Jayden Daniels is going to break all QB records this season... I think he's going to have 5,000 passing yards... I think he's going to have 1,600 rushing yards.

Jayden Daniels did not break every single NFL QB record. He played only 7 games in 2025 before being shut down with injury, throwing for 1,262 yards and 8 TDs. Far from record-breaking.
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Tyreek Hill will not be playing for the Dolphins next season

I don't think Tyreek [Hill] will be a dolphin [next year]. The computers I use AI are really telling us to draft [Jaylen] Waddle and I think that has to do with them knowing Tyreek isn't gonna be there.

The outcome of Tyreek Hill's roster status for the 2026 season is currently unknown.
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I am not drafting Justin Fields in fantasy football this season

Anything with Justin Fields, it's just not happening. We can't with Justin Fields this season. I'm so sorry. [He] has the ability to rush but a quarterback also has to have the ability to pass the ball as well.

This is a statement of personal draft strategy rather than a verifiable outcome, though his performance can be reviewed.
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Chase Brown will finish the season as a top 5 fantasy running back

Chase Brown is just such a stud... I think [he] will be a top five RB. He's just, and by the way, when you had Coach Gruden on and he was talking about that offensive line, it just made me so excited.

Cannot verify Chase Brown's final 2025 fantasy football ranking. The Bengals went 6-11, which likely limited Brown's fantasy production.
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Brian Thomas Jr. will be a top five wide receiver under Doug Pederson

Brian Thomas is such a fun pick in that second... [Doug Pederson] is going to make him a top five wide receiver. I have a feeling we're gonna be watching Jaguars games this season.

Jerry O'Connell predicted Brian Thomas Jr. would be a top-5 wide receiver under Doug Pederson. Pederson was fired after the 2024 season and was not the Jaguars' coach in 2025 (Liam Coen was hired). Thomas had a disappointing 2025 with only 48 catches for 707 yards and 2 TDs — far from top-5.
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The Colts are intentionally tanking the season to draft Arch Manning

I think it was [Stephen A. Smith] that said that the Colts are purposely tanking for Arch Manning... makes me think the Colts are tanking for Arch Manning.

Tanking is hard to prove, but the Colts' draft position and performance will dictate the plausibility.
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CJ Stroud will suffer a significant regression in his second season

I think CJ [Stroud] is going to regress even more. Even more... I just think he's going to regress even more. And you know what really bothered me about him... when he big brothered Caleb [Williams] last year.

CJ Stroud did regress significantly in 2025: 3,041 yards, 19 TDs, 8 INTs in 14 games, with a PFF grade of 72.9 (21st). He threw 4 INTs in a playoff half. The regression was real.
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Bo Nicks will have a monster season

Bo Nicks is, it's, he's gonna have a monster season. We're not gonna panic if we miss [Jayden Daniels]... we're open to the universe. Bo Nicks is gonna have a monster season.

Jerry O'Connell predicted Bo Nix would have a monster season. Nix led the Broncos to a 14-3 record (tying a franchise record), won the AFC West, earned the #1 seed, and threw for 3,931 yards with 25 TDs. He holds the record for most wins by a QB in their first two seasons (25). That qualifies as a monster season.
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The Denver Broncos will frequently be flexed into prime time games this season

I think Denver's gonna get flexed a lot this season. So I like Denver. We'll get like two quarters of whatever the Sunday night game is.

The NFL's flex scheduling decisions for the 2025 season are pending.
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Ashtyn Jeanty will be a top three player this season for the Raiders

[Ashtyn Jeanty] of course there's no secrets there. He's really gonna move. He might even be top three after that hit against the Niners in preseason... just trucking people.

Jerry O'Connell predicted Ashton Jeanty would be a top-3 player for the Raiders. Jeanty had a modest rookie season with 975 rushing yards and 5 TDs on 3.7 yards per carry. The Raiders went 3-14. He was not close to being a top-3 player in the NFL.
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Jameson Williams will have double-digit touchdowns this season

I think Jameson Williams will have double digit tds this season.

Cannot verify Jameson Williams' exact touchdown total for the 2025 season. The Lions went 9-8 and missed the playoffs.
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Ricky Pearsall will become the 49ers' number one wide receiver

Ricky Pearsall is gonna be the wide receiver one and he's going as late as the eighth round. Hey, when are they gonna stop saying he was shot?

Cannot verify whether Ricky Pearsall became the 49ers' #1 wide receiver in 2025 after Deebo Samuel was traded to the Commanders.
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Christian McCaffrey should not be drafted in fantasy football this year

Not taking McCaffrey at all... We're still not drafting Christian McCaffrey... I can't do it guys. I'm sorry. I can't do it.

Fantasy football draft advice about not drafting Christian McCaffrey. Cannot verify the specific fantasy football outcome of this strategy.
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Tetairoa McMillan will be a top three wide receiver in the NFL for the Panthers

Panthers. NFC South. It could be [Tetairoa McMillan] man, he's gonna be a top three wide receiver. I know I mispronounced his name last time. Tetto. And you know what? [Chubba Hubbard] is gonna have a good season. Carolina is gonna be coming from behind, so their offense is gonna be really fun.

Tetairoa McMillan had a solid rookie year for the Panthers (70 catches, 1,014 yards, 7 TDs, won OROY), but was nowhere near a top-3 wide receiver in the NFL. Jaxon Smith-Njigba led the league with 1,793 yards. McMillan's 1,014 yards did not place him near the top 3.
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I am staying away from drafting Kyle Pitts in fantasy football this year

Staying away from the Falcons... Kyle Pitts lets us down every year. I'm not falling for it again. I know I'm supposed to be open to the universe except Kyle Pitts. I'm not open to the universe of Kyle Pitts.

This is a personal draft strategy take based on subjective frustration.
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The Knicks have 1986 Mets magic to beat Boston

Very reminiscent of the 86 Mets. And how they, and how they beat the Boston Red Sox. It really is reminiscent of that. A New York team just rising from the ashes, like a phoenix to destroy Austin sports. It is, it was so much fun.

The Knicks lost to the Pacers in the second round, never facing the Celtics in that year's playoffs.
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Fantasy football teams should draft wide receivers early and wait for running backs until round 4-6

If I were to remain in charge of the draft... we're gonna go heavy on wide receivers in the beginning and we're not gonna pick up running backs until maybe the fourth, fifth, and sixth rounds.

This is a strategic opinion on fantasy football, which varies year to year.
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Tyreek Hill is going to the Washington Commanders next season

I think Tyreek Hill is gonna go to Washington. I know, I think Josh Harris is gonna pay that 27 million and it's gonna open everything up. And I'm really looking forward to that.

Tyreek Hill was not traded to the Washington Commanders. He remained with the Miami Dolphins in 2025 before suffering a season-ending knee injury in Week 4 and was released in February 2026.
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Aaron Rodgers has 'druggie eyes' and is the problem with the Jets

I think the problem is Aaron. I think he's the problem... I look them in the eye to look for, to see if they're druggies. And I gotta tell you, Aaron Rodgers has druggie eyes. He looks like a druggie. Aaron Rodgers just has druggie eyes to me.

Subjective 'vibe' analysis.
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Aaron Rodgers will play for Tennessee or Cleveland next year

I do think Aaron Rodgers will go to, I think he'll go to Tennessee. I could see that happening. Maybe the Browns, maybe the Steelers. Maybe.

Aaron Rodgers signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers, not Tennessee or Cleveland as predicted.
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Josh McDaniels is going to turn Drake Maye into Tom Brady 2.0

We're gonna draft Drake Maye next season. Fuck yes... Josh McDaniels is going to turn Drake Maye into Brady 2.0.

The outcome of Drake Maye's career and McDaniels' impact are pending.
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If the Raiders get Shedeur Sanders, Brock Bowers and Jakobi Meyers become must-draft players

If they get Shedeur... then I, I have to tell you, Jakobi Meyers and [Brock] Bowers become must drafts. Love that.

The Raiders did NOT get Shedeur Sanders. They drafted Ashton Jeanty (RB) with their first pick and traded for Geno Smith. Sanders fell to the 5th round and was drafted by the Cleveland Browns. The premise of this prediction never materialized.
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Jalen Warren will be a must-draft fantasy player if Najee Harris leaves the Steelers

Najee Harris leaving [the Steelers], Jalen Warren becomes a must draft. Good running back.

Najee Harris did leave the Steelers (signing with the Chargers), and Jaylen Warren became the Steelers' lead back in 2025, posting career highs with 958 rushing yards and 8 total TDs across 16 games. He was a solid fantasy RB2 but not necessarily a must-draft league winner as predicted.
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Anthony Richardson will be out of the NFL in a couple of years

We drafted as our QB one Anthony Richardson on our team... It will never happen again. I actually, I'm, I'm coming in here with takes. I think Anthony Richardson is out of the league in a couple years.

Outcome pending over the next few seasons.
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The Giants will win the NFC East if they get Sam Darnold and Travis Hunter

They get Travis Hunter, Sam Darnold comes over to the Giants. He's got Travis Hunter, Malik [Nabers], and that running back Tracy... they're winning the NFC East next [year].

The Giants went 4-13 in 2025 and did not win the NFC East. The Eagles won the NFC East with an 11-6 record. Sam Darnold did not go to the Giants. Travis Hunter was drafted by the Jaguars, not the Giants.
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Ashton Jeanty should have won the Heisman

The person who should have won the Heisman, Ashton Jeanty... Travis Hunter had a pretty good season... [but] Ashton Jeanty shoulda won the Heisman.

Travis Hunter won the Heisman, making this a subjective 'who should have won' argument.
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Bryce Young is going to have a really good year in 2025

And my final take, I think Bryce Young is gonna have a really good year next [year].

Bryce Young had a really good 2025 season: 3,011 yards, 23 TDs, 63.6% completion, led the Panthers to an 8-9 division title and their first playoff appearance since 2017.
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You don't have to draft a wide receiver until the fifth round

There are so many talented wide receivers in the fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth rounds that we don't have to draft wide receivers until the fifth round. Now if one comes up in like... if Garrett Wilson is there at the end of the second round, you've gotta take him. But I don't think we're gonna touch a wide receiver till the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth rounds.

The 2024 season saw significant injuries to early-round WRs (A.J. Brown, Puka Nacua), making mid-round depth more valuable, though many mid-round targets Jerry mentions (Keenan Allen, Higgins) struggled with health or consistency early on.
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Jaden Daniels will have a better rookie season than Caleb Williams

I just think it's gonna have, I think he's, I think of the two of them, I think Jaden Daniels is gonna light it up a little bit. And legs. He's got the legs.

Jaden Daniels had a historically efficient rookie season and became the betting favorite for OROY, arguably outperforming Caleb Williams for the majority of the season.
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Kyler Murray is going to have a great season this year.

Arizona Cardinals are a really interesting team this year. I just, their offense is gonna be awesome. I think their offense is gonna be great. I have a feeling that Kyler Murray's gonna have a great year. I think they're gonna be a lot of fun to watch.

The Cardinals' performance through 2024 will determine if Murray has a 'great' year.
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You should not draft any Seattle Seahawks players in fantasy football this year.

NFC West: Seattle, no one. Wow. Okay. Yeah. I just, [Jaxon Smith-Njigba] is never going to leapfrog those two guys, DK [Metcalf] and Tyler [Lockett]. It's just, just no one. Kenneth Walker's gonna get injured. I just can't deal with it.

Several Seahawks (Metcalf, Walker, Smith-Njigba) have remained fantasy-relevant in 2024, making this take largely incorrect.
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Breece Hall should be drafted before everyone else

Jets, we're drafting Breece before everybody. Okay. Like, I'm sort of bummed out that we got the first pick in that draft because you have to take Christian McCaffrey in that piece. But I would love to take Breece, I just think he's gonna have a great year.

Christian McCaffrey missed the first 8 weeks of the season with Achilles tendonitis, making Breece Hall (who stayed healthy) the significantly better draft pick.
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I will not draft Travis Kelce for moral reasons related to his podcast

This is the number one sports podcast. Yes. That's it. There is no other sports podcasts. There will be no talk of that person [Travis Kelce] on this... No Travis Kelce on our team. I love that. Good, good. Take a stand.

The host/guest bit about 'morals' is subjective and for comedy, though Kelce did have a slow start to the 2024 fantasy season.
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Anthony Richardson is being drafted way too high in fantasy football.

I don't know why Anthony Richardson is getting drafted so high... he's played a game and a half. And he's being drafted 50 slots higher than he was last season.

Anthony Richardson was a bust relative to his high draft position in 2024 fantasy. He was benched for Joe Flacco mid-season, completed only 47.7% of his passes, threw 12 INTs to 8 TDs, and was a major disappointment. Drafting him high was indeed a mistake.
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Stefon Diggs is a major steal in the eighth round of fantasy drafts.

Houston Texans, all of them. Every single one of them. This is their year... Stefon Diggs is being drafted in like the eighth round. Stefon fucking Diggs. That's a steal.

Diggs was very productive before his season-ending ACL injury in October 2024. Whether he was a 'steal' depends on his ADP, which was typically higher than the 8th round (usually 4th/5th).
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Hank's backswing sucks

Bing bong your backswing sucks. White bow.

Hank's golf swing is a frequent target of mockery on the show; its quality is subjective but widely panned by the crew.
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The Knicks would never have beaten the Celtics even if healthy

Would I have loved for it to be, you know, Mr. Bing Bong versus Hank? I mean, yeah... the Celtics look, they would've never beaten the Celtics. It was just fun to get in Hank's face.

Hypothetical scenario that never occurred due to the Knicks losing to Indiana.
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The Knicks are still one superstar like Kevin Durant away from being a championship team

I still wish KD [Kevin Durant] was here. Man. It just would've, we needed, we needed that one. We needed that one player. You know, it's just crazy. So we'll see what happens in the off season.

This is a roster construction opinion that can't be objectively proven unless the Knicks trade for such a player.
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Drake May has absolutely no footwork.

Drake May has no footwork. Hank, he has no footwork. Bing Bong hanky... I wouldn't be too cocky with that footwork.

This is an inherently subjective scouting opinion, though many scouts actually praised May's mobility.
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The Knicks get the 'yips' whenever they play the Pacers

I'm very nervous about the Pacers. There's a history there... I think the Pacers actually... I think we just get the yips when we're around them.

The Knicks lost to the Pacers in 7 games in the 2024 playoffs, suffering many injuries, which JOC might attribute to these 'yips' or bad luck.
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Tobias Harris cost the Sixers their series against the Knicks.

I think that Tobias [Harris] really screwed you guys. I don't think he is really a good fit in, in Philadelphia at all. I believe it cost you the series with the Knicks.

Harris famously had zero points in the elimination Game 6, supporting the argument that his lack of production was a major factor.
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The NFL is better when the Patriots are losing

I'm sorry to get right into it about the Patriots, but I do wanna say the NFL is better when the Patriots are losing. I'm not kidding. Think about this season and how exciting it's been. How many ups and downs... when the Patriots aren't in play, it's just more fun. It's wide open.

The 2023 season did see significant parity and the rise of new teams like the Texans and Lions while the Patriots struggled.
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Mike McDaniel will become annoying if the Dolphins don't win soon

Is Coach McDaniel annoying? [Big Cat: Not annoying.] If they don't win next year. Yes. Annoying. Umm. You don't think the, the, the pants, the, the, the Kop pants are like a little... the sunglasses all the time is a little bit much for me.

Subjective opinion on a coach's personality based on future performance.

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