U.S.WEIRD HOUR

Bye weeks rob fantasy football rosters of proven point-getters

Four NFL teams are off this week, leaving fantasy players hunting waiver wires and backups to fill the holes; the group chat is already unwell.

On air: Kenji Moonfield and Vera Bullock on Late Night BBN
Published 11:06 PM ET, Monday, October 12, 2026

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First reported by New York Post: “Where to turn as bye weeks rob your fantasy football roster of proven point-getters”.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 11:06 PM ET on Late Night BBN, by Kenji Moonfield and Vera Bullock.

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New York PostWhere to turn as bye weeks rob your fantasy football roster of proven point-getters

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAs promised, the bye weeks have arrived, and with four NFL teams sitting out this week, fantasy rosters everywhere are losing their most reliable point-getters.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo the league just takes your best players and sends them on vacation, and you still have to pay the commissioner.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe New York Post says the fix is to look at waiver wires and backups, the guys nobody wanted in August.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI'm drafting this story as a starter, and you're on the bench.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe bench again?
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSomebody has to hold the snacks.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentFine, but my roster is three kickers and a guy I think retired. If he scores, I'm calling it a comeback.