It’s Week 6 of the 2025 Fantasy Football season — and panic is in the air 😱
In this episode of Sideline Banter from Women of Fantasy Football, Sam Holt & Derek Tate tackle the biggest question of the week: Which fantasy football stars should you actually panic about? From slow-starting studs to injured icons, Sam & Tate break down who’s still worth your trust — and who it’s time to bench or trade away.
👩🏈 What You’ll Hear This Week:
The Fantasy Panic Meter: Who’s in danger of busting
Start/Sit advice for critical Week 6 matchups
Injury updates, waiver wire pickups, and sneaky streamers
Bold predictions and heated debates from Sam & Tate!
Whether you’re contending or just clinging to hope, we’ve got the insight, analysis, and laughs to help you survive Week 6.
🎧 Tune in, subscribe, and join the conversation with #WOFF — new episodes drop weekly!
00:00 Intro
02:55 Chat question
03:40 MNF Recap - Jags come out on top!
07:00 TRADE! Joe Flacco to the Bengals
10:05 Chat questions
16:30 Omarion Hampton heads to IR
19:00 RBs on waivers – who can help us now?!
21:58 Chat questions
26:10 Can we trust Michael Carter while Trey Benson is out?
30:45 Chat questions
34:10 Fact or Fiction: Darren Waller is a top 5 TE rest of season?
38:05 Fact or Fiction: Justin Fields is a MUST-START QB rest of season?
41:15 Fact or Fiction: Stefon Diggs is BACK to being a top 15 WR rest of season?
44:30 Petty Parlays for Week 6
51:50 Outro
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Sideline Banter from Women of Fantasy Football brings you the ultimate Week 5 fantasy football preview! This week, Sam Holt and her guest co-host, Kelly Singh, spotlight the rookie breakouts who made a massive impact and discuss how to handle them in your lineups moving forward.
From wide receivers dominating targets to running backs stealing the spotlight, we’re covering everything you need to win your matchups this week.
💡 In this episode:
Biggest rookie performances & fantasy implications
Week 5 start/sit advice for season-long & DFS
Risers, fallers, and waiver wire pickups
Key NFL matchups shaping Week 5
Whether you’re chasing championships or climbing back from an early-season hole, this is the fantasy football conversation you don’t want to miss.
00:00 Intro
02:11 MNF Recap – It’s time to PANIC about the Bengals
11:00 Tyreek Hill injury and how we’re pivoting
17:30 More injury news
20:30 Week 5 Waiver Wire targets – Jaxson Dart and Darius Slayton are tops on the list
22:33 How we’re handling Lamar Jackson’s hamstring injury
29:03 Woody Marks out here ballin’ for the Texans
33:07 Chat questions
49:01 Week 5 Preview – Top matchups to target (TNF)
59:10 Outro
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Week 4 of the fantasy football season is here, and running back injuries are dominating the headlines. In this episode of Sideline Banter, Sam Holt & Derek Tate break down the biggest RB injury updates, the best waiver wire replacements, and must-know start/sit decisions for Week 4.
We’ll cover:
RB injury fallout and fantasy football impact 🏈
Waiver wire targets & running back replacements
Start/sit advice and sleeper picks for Week 4
Key matchup previews to give you the winning edge
If your fantasy roster has been hit by injuries, don’t panic — we’ve got the strategy and analysis you need to survive and thrive in Week 4.
Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts for weekly fantasy football previews, lineup advice, and injury updates from Sam & Tate!
00:00 Intro
01:55 Are we immediately trusting Trey Benson as a starting RB in Week 4?
03:30 Chat questions
05:13 Jaxson Dart is the Giants new starting QB!
09:16 Chat questions
11:12 RB Injuries make us want to cry
15:24 Chat questions
32:03 Panic or Patience?
32:38 Bo Nix – Panic or Patience?
37:00 Jake Browning and the Bengals offense – Panic or Patience?
42:30 Chat questions
52:15 Ashton Jeanty – Panic or Patience?
56:05 RJ Harvey – Panic or Patience?
59:21 What to do with Colston Loveland
01:01:48 Sam LaPorta & Mark Andrews – Panic or Patience?
01:06:40 Chat questions
01:09:22 Petty Parlays!
01:14:57 Chat questions
01:15:41 Outro
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Week 3 is here, and the quarterback injuries are piling up across the NFL — leaving fantasy football managers scrambling to adjust. On this episode of Sideline Banter, Samantha Holt and Derek Tate dive into how these QB injuries will shake up lineups and what moves you need to make heading into Sunday.
They cover:
The latest NFL quarterback injury news and fantasy fallout
Best waiver wire QB replacements for Week 3
Start/sit advice across all positions
How QB injuries impact WR, RB, and TE fantasy value
Our favorite sleepers, busts, and bold calls for Week 3
Whether you’re playing redraft, dynasty, or superflex, this episode gives you the insights you need to make winning lineup decisions.
👉 Be sure to follow Sideline Banter and Women of Fantasy Football for weekly fantasy analysis, player updates, and strategy tips!
00:00 Intro
01:25 NFL News – Reacting to the Joe Burrow injury
03:52 Justin Fields concussion update
05:18 JJ McCarthy & Aaron Jones leave the Vikings short-handed
08:15 Should we worry about Jayden Daniels even after he comes back from this knee injury?
10:20 Chat questions
25:05 MNF Recap - Bucs win and Baker is a DAWG
29:45 MNF Recap - Should Brock Bowers have played with the knee injury?
32:24 Are we panicking on Ashton Jeanty and Omarion Hampton?
36:01 Chat questions
47:50 Week 3 Waiver adds – Daniel Jones tops the list!
52:29 Buy Low, Sell High heading into Week 3
01:02:01 TNF Preview - MIA vs BUF
01:06:05 Steelers & Bucs spotlight
01:08:20 Petty Parlays for Week 3!
01:14:01 Outro
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Week 1 of the NFL season is in the books, and Sam Holt and Derek Tate of Sideline Banter are here with your fantasy football breakdown! 🗣️
In this episode, we cover:
Week 1 Fantasy Football Recap — biggest surprises, busts, and top storylines
Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups — must-add fantasy football targets like Daniel Jones, Harold Fannin Jr., and Hollywood Brown
Thursday Night Football Preview — key matchups, players to watch, and fantasy impact for Commanders vs Packers
If you’re looking for weekly fantasy football recaps, waiver wire advice, and game previews, this is the show for you.
💬 Got a favorite waiver wire target? Share it with us on social @WomenOf_FF!
Episode Breakdown: 0:00 – Intro & Sideline Banter kickoff
01:40 NFL News
03:30 MNF Recap – JJ McCarthy comes in clutch for the Vikings
15:09 Week 2 Waivers – Daniel Jones, Harold Fannin Jr., and Hollywood Brown are must adds
35:00 TNF Preview – Commanders at Packers
44:45 Can Aaron Rodgers pretend he’s playing the Jets every week for the rest of the season?
48:45 Emeka Egbuka with a fantastic debut for the Bucs
54:23 Petty Parlays – For the PLOT 😈
58:15 Outro
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The Women of Fantasy Football are here with your ultimate NFL Week 1 preview! 🏈 Host Sam Holt (Matthew Berry’s Fantasy Life) and her co-host Derek Tate (PFSN) are breaking down the matchups, spotlighting the best fantasy football Week 1 picks, and giving you expert start/sit advice to set your lineup with confidence.
From fantasy football sleepers and must-watch players to bold NFL Week 1 predictions, we’ve got everything you need to crush the start of your 2025 fantasy football season. Whether you’re a seasoned manager or new to the game, our breakdowns will help you make the smartest moves for Week 1.
👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop your fantasy football hot takes in the comments! Who’s your Week 1 breakout star?
Sam and Tate are LIVE every Tuesday night at 10p EST! So get in on the SIDELINE BANTER 🗣️
00:00 Intro
01:51 Micah Parsons is a PACKER 🧀 What does it mean?!
05:15 Early Week 1 waiver grabs before the games get underway
08:30 Chat questions
16:04 Thursday Night Football Preview – Cowboys vs Eagles
20:45 Friday Night Football Preview – Chiefs vs Chargers
25:08 Steelers vs Jets preview
28:25 Chat questions
33:22 Bucs vs Falcons preview
38:20 Chat questions
43:45 Tater’s Week 1 Parlay
48:35 Chat questions
50:27 Outro
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Women of Fantasy Football's "The Gods & Goddesses of Fantasy Football tournament" has announced their second raffle of the season! In an effort to raise money for the Association for Women in Sports Media, we're raffling off a signed Bo Jackson Raiders jersey! Raffle tickets are $5 apiece! Winner will be announced on 10/2! 🔽🔽🔽
https://bit.ly/3HN5gWN
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Show some love to Sideline Banter and give the show a follow! Be sure to check out the episode on your favorite podcast network! And rate the show to help Sam and Tate jump up the algorithm 😁
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If you're not already, be sure to follow WOFF (Women of Fantasy Football) on the socials!
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Instagram: https://bit.ly/3MyGV5O
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And make sure you're following our hosts and special guests on Twitter! DMs are always open. Let's help you with any last minute start/sit questions!
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What's fantasy football without a little banter from the sidelines? 😎
And the banter this week is all about TIGHT ENDS 🏈 When looking at the current TE ADP, who is a SMASH 💥 and who is a PASS ✌️ at present value? 🤔
From Women of Fantasy Football comes SIDELINE BANTER, a new fantasy football show featuring Samantha Holt! She's joined this week by her co-host Derek Tate (Heavy.com) to help you in your quest for that fantasy football championship 🏆
Sam and Tate are LIVE every Tuesday night at 10p EST! So get in on the SIDELINE BANTER 🗣️
00:00 Intro
00:47 Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are engaged!
03:15 Is Travis Kelce’s ADP worth the pick?
06:25 NFL News! – The Raiders did some things…
08:03 Smash or Pass - Brock Bowers or Trey McBride?
17:55 Chat questions
22:14 Smash or Pass - Tyler Warren or Colston Loveland?
28:51 Smash or Pass - David Njoku or Mark Andrews?
37:07 Late round TEs to target
42:50 Chat Questions
46:26 Outro
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Women of Fantasy Football's "The Gods & Goddesses of Fantasy Football tournament" has announced their first raffle of the season! In an effort to raise money for our WOFF/GALvanize scholarship fund, we're raffling off a signed Nico Collins Houston Texans jersey! Raffle tickets are $5 apiece! Winner will be announced on 8/28! 🔽🔽🔽
https://bit.ly/46AwIRB
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Have you checked out The Gridiron Goddess yet? They sell everything fantasy football related from shirts, hats, and koozies, to WALL ART and TROPHIES! Celebrate fantasy football with WOFF's newest partner! Use promo code WOFF at checkout to save yourself 15%! AND you get free shipping on ANY ORDER over $75! Hit the link! 🔽
https://bit.ly/3SBp15x
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If you like best ball and over/unders, then you need to check out Underdog Fantasy! If you sign up today, Underdog will match any deposit up to $1000 AND you get a free pick! Just use promo code: WOFF and all the perks are yours! 👇
https://bit.ly/3X9EmNr
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Show some love to Sideline Banter and give the show a follow! Be sure to check out the episode on your favorite podcast network! And rate the show to help Sam and Tate jump up the algorithm 😁
Apple 🍎: https://bit.ly/4mFydmj
Spotify 🟢: https://bit.ly/45mlyNS
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If you're not already, be sure to follow WOFF (Women of Fantasy Football) on the socials!
YouTube: https://bit.ly/46dMQor
Twitter: https://bit.ly/3PfuUDf
Instagram: https://bit.ly/3MyGV5O
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And make sure you're following our hosts and special guests on Twitter! DMs are always open. Let's help you with any last minute start/sit questions!
Sam Holt: https://bit.ly/45F59Gc
Derek Tate: https://bit.ly/451uurV
What's fantasy football without a little banter from the sidelines? 😎
And the banter this week is all about RUNNING BACKS 🏈 When looking at the current RB ADP, who is a SMASH 💥 and who is a PASS ✌️ at present value? 🤔
From Women of Fantasy Football comes SIDELINE BANTER, a new fantasy football show featuring Samantha Holt! She's joined this week by her co-host Derek Tate (Heavy.com) to help you in your quest for that fantasy football championship 🏆
Sam and Tate are LIVE every Tuesday night at 10p EST! So get in on the SIDELINE BANTER 🗣️
00:00 Intro
02:03 SMASH 💥 or PASS ✌️ - RB Edition
03:13 Bucky Irving or Chase Brown?
07:19 De'Von Achane or Kyren Williams?
14:05 Jonathan Taylor or Alvin Kamara?
18:30 Chat questions
20:00 Check out Women of Fantasy Football's raffle giveaway -- win a signed Nico Collins jersey!
21:20 Breece Hall or Omarion Hampton?
27:05 Chat questions
31:15 RJ Harvey or Kaleb Johnson?
35:30 Brian Robinson Jr or Tony Pollard?
38:50 Chat questions
41:00 Bijan Robinson or Saquon Barkley?
47:05 Rapid Fire 🔥
53:15 Outro 👋
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Women of Fantasy Football's "The Gods & Goddesses of Fantasy Football tournament" has announced their first raffle of the season! In an effort to raise money for our WOFF/GALvanize scholarship fund, we're raffling off a signed Nico Collins Houston Texans jersey! Raffle tickets are $5 apiece! Winner will be announced on 8/28! 🔽🔽🔽
https://bit.ly/46AwIRB
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Have you checked out The Gridiron Goddess yet? They sell everything fantasy football related from shirts, hats, and koozies, to WALL ART and TROPHIES! Celebrate fantasy football with WOFF's newest partner! Use promo code WOFF at checkout to save yourself 15%! AND you get free shipping on ANY ORDER over $75! Hit the link! 🔽
https://bit.ly/3SBp15x
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If you like best ball and over/unders, then you need to check out Underdog Fantasy! If you sign up today, Underdog will match any deposit up to $1000 AND you get a free pick! Just use promo code: WOFF and all the perks are yours! 👇
https://bit.ly/3X9EmNr
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Show some love to Sideline Banter and give the show a follow! Be sure to check out the episode on your favorite podcast network! And rate the show to help Sam and Tate jump up the algorithm 😁
Apple 🍎: https://bit.ly/4mFydmj
Spotify 🟢: https://bit.ly/45mlyNS
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If you're not already, be sure to follow WOFF (Women of Fantasy Football) on the socials!
YouTube: https://bit.ly/46dMQor
Twitter: https://bit.ly/3PfuUDf
Instagram: https://bit.ly/3MyGV5O
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And make sure you're following our hosts and special guests on Twitter! DMs are always open. Let's help you with any last minute start/sit questions!
Sam Holt: https://bit.ly/45F59Gc
Derek Tate: https://bit.ly/451uurV
What's fantasy football without a little banter from the sidelines? 😎
And the banter this week is all about WIDE RECEIVERS 🏈 When looking at the current WR ADP, who is a SMASH 💥 and who is a PASS ✌️ at present value? 🤔
From Women of Fantasy Football comes SIDELINE BANTER, a new fantasy football show featuring Samantha Holt! She's joined this week by Kendall Valenzuela of Matthew Berry's Fantasy Life to help you in your quest for that fantasy football championship 🏆
Sam and Tate are LIVE every Tuesday night at 10p EST! So get in on the SIDELINE BANTER 🗣️
00:00 Intro
00:53 NFL News
04:00 SMASH or PASS – WR Edition
04:23 Tyreek Hill or Jaxon Smith-Njigba?
10:05 Marvin Harrison Jr or Mike Evans?
16:13 Win a signed Nico Collins Texans jersey from WOFF!
17:08 Courtland Sutton or DeVonta Smith?
24:07 SMASH or PASS – Lightning Round!
30:46 Outro
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Women of Fantasy Football's "The Gods & Goddesses of Fantasy Football tournament" has announced their first raffle of the season! In an effort to raise money for our WOFF/GALvanize scholarship fund, we're raffling off a signed Nico Collins Houston Texans jersey! Raffle tickets are $5 apiece! Winner will be announced on 8/28! 🔽🔽🔽
https://bit.ly/46AwIRB
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Have you checked out The Gridiron Goddess yet? They sell everything fantasy football related from shirts, hats, and koozies, to WALL ART and TROPHIES! Celebrate fantasy football with WOFF's newest partner! Use promo code WOFF at checkout to save yourself 15%! AND you get free shipping on ANY ORDER over $75! Hit the link! 🔽
https://bit.ly/3SBp15x
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If you like best ball and over/unders, then you need to check out Underdog Fantasy! If you sign up today, Underdog will match any deposit up to $1000 AND you get a free pick! Just use promo code: WOFF and all the perks are yours! 👇
https://bit.ly/3X9EmNr
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If you're not already, be sure to follow WOFF (Women of Fantasy Football) on the socials!
YouTube: https://bit.ly/46dMQor
Twitter: https://bit.ly/3PfuUDf
Instagram: https://bit.ly/3MyGV5O
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And make sure you're following our hosts and special guests on Twitter! DMs are always open. Let's help you with any last minute start/sit questions!
Sam Holt: https://bit.ly/45F59Gc
Kendall Valenzuela (featured guest): https://bit.ly/3HS5paU
What's fantasy football without a little banter from the sidelines? 😎
And the banter this week is all about QUARTERBACKS 🏈 When looking at the current QB ADP, who is a SMASH 💥 and who is a PASS ✌️ at present value? 🤔
From Women of Fantasy Football comes SIDELINE BANTER, a new fantasy football show featuring Samantha Holt! She's joined every week by her co-host, Heavy.com NFL writer Derek Tate, to help you in your quest for that fantasy football championship 🏆
Sam and Tate are LIVE every Tuesday night at 10p EST! So get in on the SIDELINE BANTER 🗣️
00:00 Intro
02:20 QBs we’re IN on for 2025 - Josh Allen (duh!)
04:40 JJ McCarthy
07:48 Bo Nix
11:40 Drake Maye
16:48 QBs we’re OUT on for 2025 - Patrick Mahomes (in fantasy football)
23:37 The Kyler Murray fade is STRONG
29:35 Drafting QBs in Superflex vs Single QB leagues
34:25 Jayden Daniels – QB1 in 2025?!
40:20 Favorite Superflex QB combos based on ADP
42:58 SMASH or PASS - QB Edition
47:02 Outro
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Have you checked out The Gridiron Goddess yet? They sell everything fantasy football related from shirts, hats, and koozies, to WALL ART and TROPHIES! Celebrate fantasy football with WOFF's newest partner! Use promo code WOFF at checkout to save yourself 15%! AND you get free shipping on ANY ORDER over $75! Hit the link! 🔽
https://bit.ly/3SBp15x
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If you like best ball and over/unders, then you need to check out Underdog Fantasy! If you sign up today, Underdog will match any deposit up to $1000 AND you get a free pick! Just use promo code: WOFF and all the perks are yours! 👇
https://bit.ly/3X9EmNr
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If you're not already, be sure to follow WOFF (Women of Fantasy Football) on the socials!
YouTube: https://bit.ly/46dMQor
Twitter: https://bit.ly/3PfuUDf
Instagram: https://bit.ly/3MyGV5O
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And make sure you're following our hosts and special guests on Twitter! DMs are always open. Let's help you with any last minute start/sit questions!
Sam Holt: https://bit.ly/45F59Gc
Derek Tate: https://bit.ly/451uurV