The Vibe: The regular season is over, but the autopsy begins. Milton and Vivian reflect on the skill, luck, and heartbreaking twists (like the Ravens' wind-blown kick) that define fantasy football. It's time to search for the "secret sauce" and insights to get a head start on 2026.
Week 18 & Coaching Carnage: The final week ushered in a wave of change.
Black Monday Fallout: Falcons, Browns, Raiders, Cardinals, and Ravens head coaches are out. The Giants and Titans have openings.
Coordinator Shakeup: The Lions fired their OC, and the Commanders and Cowboys fired defensive coordinators.
2025 Fantasy Season Awards: Honoring the legends of the year.
MVP: Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The league-winning WR2 (by 0.5 points!) provided elite production from a 3rd/4th-round ADP, letting managers stack elite RBs.
Offensive Kings: Puka Nacua (WR1), Christian McCaffrey (RB1), Trey McBride (dominant TE1).
Defensive & Special Teams: Seahawks D/ST (#1 overall), Jason Myers & Ka'imi Fairbairn (top kickers).
Quarterback Royalty: Josh Allen (the King, especially at home), Brock Purdy (the Playoff Prince).
Rookie of the Year: A split between Emeka Egbuka's hot start and Harold Fannin's strong finish in a down year for rookies.
Lessons from 2025: Hard-earned wisdom for next year.
Milton's Rules: Fade dysfunctional franchises (Jets, Raiders), beware Christmas games and "Trump Curse" players, and have a short leash for underperforming stars.
Vivian's Insights: Coaching changes are critical for predicting value. "Start Your Studs" is lazy—always weigh defensive matchups. Offensive line play is everything for RBs.
2026 Outlook: Early Pick 6
RB is still king in early rounds, but target players with good O-lines.
The CMC workload watch begins. Can he dominate at 30?
Blake Corum is a prime late-round RB target.
The Justin Jefferson and JJ McCarthy partnership in Minnesota is a major storyline.
Brian Thomas Jr. and Ashton Jeanty are poised for value jumps.
JSN, Puka, and Ja'Marr Chase will be the first WRs off the board. Can Michael Wilson become a star in Arizona?
Lock It In: The 2025 fantasy season is in the books. Thank you for listening all year long. The sport never sleeps, so stay tuned for playoff coverage and our march toward the 2026 draft. And just like Kevin Stefanski in Cleveland, we are DONE!