Week 17 Fantasy Football Quarterback & Tight End Rankings & Tiers: Studs, Sleepers, and Must-Starts (Ep. 1918)

December 24, 2025

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🎙️ The Voices & The Context

The Format: This trio of hosts delivers a high-stakes breakdown of Week 17 fantasy football rankings for quarterbacks and tight ends, linking championship decisions to real-time expert debates in a Technical yet lighthearted panel discussion.
The Format: Casual host discussion with lively banter and rankings battles.
The Key Players:
- Hosts: Chris Welsh (energetic lead host reflecting on the season), Pat FitzMorris (Fitzy) (seasoned constant with cautious analysis), and Andrew Erickson (rising star adding optimism and incentive insights); their chemistry sparkles through playful roasts, mutual shoutouts, and collaborative ranking tweaks, centering on steering listeners to fantasy wins.

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What you'll learn

1 **(00:35) Show Introduction & Season Recap**
2 **(05:01) Quarterback Rankings Overview**
3 **(05:30) Trevor Lawrence (QB7) vs. Josh Allen Debate**
4 **(11:02) Caleb Williams (QB10) Discussion**
5 **(15:35) Tyler Shuck (QB12) vs. Jackson Dart Comparison**
6 **(19:07) Justin Herbert (QB16) Fade**
7 **(21:14) Tight End Rankings Overview**

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Show Notes

Chris Welsh, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Andrew Erickson are breaking down Week 17’s biggest quarterback and tight end ranking differences, engaging in debates, and highlighting the expert consensus for Week 17!

Don't miss our deep-dive into this week's rankings, must-start options, and value plays to dominate your fantasy matchup!

Timestamps:

Intro - 0:00:00
TrophySmack Giveaway - 0:03:05
Trevor Lawrence - 0:04:05
Caleb Williams - 0:10:15
Tyler Shough - 0:12:29
Justin Herbert - 0:16:06
Dallas Goedert - 0:18:14
Hunter Henry - 0:21:14
Taysom Hill - 0:24:13

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