Ramiro, Zemero and Jmar give their takes on the rapidly approaching end of the regular season. The crew also goes through their Week 18 picks (Go Bears!). Also, Ramiro and Zemero size each other up for part 2 of their Championship bout!

Thank you to all who's listened to us all season. We are going to cook up a new format for the rest of the year!

J-Mar is back on the mic with Ramiro for Episode 19 of the Color Commentary Podcast, and the timing couldn’t be better. With fantasy playoffs underway and NFL standings tightening, the guys talk through what it feels like to do everything right in fantasy football… and still come up short.

This episode covers:

• J-Mar’s return and the reality of being the highest-scoring team stuck in seventh place

• How fantasy football can reward good process while luck can still punish you

• The Bears’ dramatic win over Green Bay: Caleb Williams, DJ Moore, and why Chicago finally feels relevant again

• League rule debates: Should the highest score matter more than the record?

• A complete look at the NFL playoff picture — AFC and NFC parity everywhere

• Why teams like the Panthers, Steelers, and Texans are more interesting than expected

• Fantasy league recaps across Yahoo, Sleeper, and keeper formats

• “Coulda, woulda, shoulda” lineup decisions that changed entire season's outcomes

• Thinking ahead to next year: keepers, draft philosophy, and quarterback strategy

Whether you’re still alive in the playoffs or already looking ahead to next season, this episode captures the reality of being a fantasy football fan in December — competitive, analytical, and still having fun.

🎧 Color Commentary Podcast — football talk for people who actually play the game.

In Episode 18, Ramiro and Zemero settle into full playoff football mode, blending fantasy reflection, betting logic, and late-season NFL analysis..from Ken Walker finally showing up to kicker values, quarterback development, and Week 15 matchup previews, this episode captures what fantasy football actually feels like in December: uncertain but fun to watch.

00:00 — Welcome & first-time co-host energy

“You’re gonna discover you’re a natural, you love football.”
Ramiro welcomes Zemero to the mic for his first on-air appearance.

02:08 — Seahawks vs Rams reaction

“That was the first time I’m like, ‘That’s the Ken Walker I thought I was gonna get.’”
A breakdown of why Ken Walker finally looked right — and why it still came too late for fantasy managers.

05:22 — Loyalty vs logic in fantasy lineups

“This is who got me here.”
Zemero explains why he stuck with the players that carried him all season, even when Ken Walker finally showed up.

09:59 — Betting vs fantasy mindset

“If you’re not playing fantasy anymore, this is your chance to transfer your fantasy knowledge to betting knowledge.”
Ramiro explains how he approached the Rams–Seahawks game from a betting perspective.

12:48 — Betting discipline

“It’s a drug.”
A candid moment about gambling responsibly and knowing when to step back.

16:57 — Top fantasy ‘WTF’ moments of the season

“The kickers this year have been insane.”
Why 60-yard field goals and kicker scoring have changed how Ramiro thinks about roster construction.

18:59 — Kicker reality check

“That’s like a wide receiver one for weeks nine through sixteen.”
A breakdown of kicker scoring compared to skill positions.

23:36 — Running backs disappearing

“He shrank back down like Mario.”
Ramiro on Jonathan Taylor’s late-season drop-off and why it’s terrifying for playoff teams.

29:00 — Quarterback development perspective

“It’s a hard sport to be good at right away.”
A thoughtful discussion on why young quarterbacks struggle early and why patience matters.

33:12 — Trust issues with receivers

“I don’t believe… and I just keep regretting it.”
Ramiro on benching Chris Olave — repeatedly.

39:11 — Season-defining injuries

“Five players on IR. Five.”
Why injuries shaped entire leagues this year.

42:41 — Draft strategy lessons

“It’s important to back up your running backs if they’re your studs.”
A clear takeaway for future drafts.

51:09 — First-round QB talk

“Josh Allen would be the only one.”
Why Allen stands alone as a true first-round quarterback.

53:15 — Biggest fantasy disappointment

“Justin Jefferson just disappeared.”
Ramiro walks through Jefferson’s game-by-game decline.

01:01:08 — Bears vs Packers preview

“This is a playoff game, let’s be honest.”
Why this divisional matchup matters more than the standings suggest.

01:09:25 — Jaguars vs Broncos

“If Houston ends up winning this division, they could win the Super Bowl.”
Dark-horse playoff talk and defensive dominance.

01:12:28 — Lions vs Steelers

“They’ve been bad for so long.”
Why people are rooting for Detroit — and why Pittsburgh could still surprise.

01:19:02 — Patriots vs Ravens

“I think they’re being disrespected here.”
Conflicting takes on Lamar Jackson, Drake May, and what motivation matters late in the season.

01:25:11 — Zemero reflects on joining the show

“Once I start talking about football… you forget about everything else.”

Episode 18 is a genuinely fun conversation about fantasy football decision-making, NFL storytelling, and how preparation meets uncertainty late in the season.

🎧 Color Commentary Podcast — football talk for people who actually watch and think about the game.