Some would say the Footies are the culmination of every fantasy football season.
They are THE awards show with arguably the most valuable piece of hardware known to mankind: the Footies. Forever in the mail, forever etched in history if you somehow win one (here’s looking at you Brett Rypien Farts)
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The Fantasy Footballers talked through the best (and worst) of 2025 on Tuesday’s podcast. The nominees are listed below for reference.
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*Winners announced on next Tuesday’s show- January 13th, 2026*
“Performance of the Year”
Which single-week performance was the most impressive?
2024 Winner: Josh Allen (Week 14 vs LAR) – 22/37 for 342/3/0 – 10/82/3 – 51.9 fpts
- Jahmyr Gibbs (Week 12 vs NYG) 15/219/2 – 12 targets 11/45/1 – 49.9 fpts
- Derrick Henry (Week 17 vs GB) 36/216/4- 45.6 fpts
- Jonathan Taylor (Week 10 vs ATL) 32/244/3 – 3 targets 3/42/0- 48.1 fpts
- Trevor Lawrence (Week 15 vs NYJ) 20/32 for 330/5/0 – 5/51/1 rushing- 44.3 fpts
- Puka Nacua (Week 16 vs SEA) 16 targets 12/225/2- 40.5 fpts
- Kyle Pitts (Week 15 vs TB) 12 targets 11/166/3- 40.1 fpts
“Fantasy Reaper’s Man of the Year”
Which player’s injury hurt fantasy managers the most?
2024 Winner: Christian McCaffrey
“Poopiest Pants Award”
Despite high expectations, this player let down fantasy managers over and over again.
2024 Winner: Travis Etienne – ADP: 2.04 / RB7
“Waiver Wire Wonder”
Which undrafted stud was the best pickup of the season?
2024 Winner: Bucky Irving
“Fantasy QB of the Year”
Factoring in Draft Position, Big-Game Performances, impact to fantasy teams everywhere
2024 Winner: Jayden Daniels
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“Fantasy RB of the Year”
Factoring in Draft Position, Big-Game Performances, impact to fantasy teams everywhere
2024 Winner: Saquon Barkley
“Fantasy WR of the Year”
Factoring in Draft Position, Big-Game Performances, impact to fantasy teams everywhere
2024 Winner: Ja’Marr Chase – ADP: 1.06 / WR4 | Finish: WR1
“Fantasy TE of the Year”
Factoring in Draft Position, Big-Game Performances, impact to fantasy teams everywhere
2024 Winner: Brock Bowers – ADP: 7.11 / TE9 | Finish: TE2
“Rookie of the Year”
2024 Winner: Jayden Daniels
“Breakout Player of the Year”
For 2025, updated to include only non-rookies.
2024 Winner: Brian Thomas Jr. – ADP: 9.09 / WR47 | Finish: WR4
“Steal of the Draft”
Which player was the absolute best value in the draft compared to their ADP?
2024 Winner: Brian Thomas Jr. – ADP: 9.09 / WR47 | Finish: WR4
“Comeback Player of the Year”
Which fantasy player amazed you the most in their return to relevance?
2024 Winner: J.K. Dobbins
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“The Playoff King”
Who drove fantasy managers to a championship during playoff weeks 15-17?
2024 Winner: Jahmyr Gibbs – RB3, RB7, RB2
- Trevor Lawrence – QB1, QB5, QB8
- Brock Purdy – QB5, QB4, QB1
- Derrick Henry – RB19, RB8, RB1
- Christian McCaffrey – RB15, RB2, RB3
- Bijan Robinson – RB4, RB7, RB2
- Chris Olave – WR12, WR2, WR2
- Puka Nacua – WR2, WR1 WR15
- Trey McBride – TE2, TE21, TE1
- Kyle Pitts – TE1, TE3, TE38
*NEW* – “Bummer of the Year”
Not the biggest bust of the year, but still a huge bummer for fantasy football managers.
*NEW* – “Meow Man of the Year”
“Nickname of the Year”
Voters can choose THREE favorite nicknames from the past year
2024 Winner: Laser – Baker Mayfield
“Show Moment of the Year”
Voters can choose THREE favorite moments from the past year
2024 Winner: Champion Trolling (Jeremy vs Andy)
**YouTube link to all 10 video clips is available right in the survey
- Bill Croskey Jokes
- Falcon Mailbag Drop
- Mike’s Henderson Hate Blockers
- Meat Higgins
- Nard Attack (Jauan Jennings)
- Jason Hates Fantasy Football After Week 4
- Jason Goes Missing
- Cardinals Meltdown
- Jason as Cam Skattebo (Halloween)
- Falcon Food on Company Card