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In this episode of the F3 Podcast — Football, Fantasy & Food — Erin and Chef Jonathan Frazier of the Comox Valley dive into the surprises of Week 13 as late-season chaos shakes up playoff races and fantasy matchups. Upsets, shutouts, and razor-thin fantasy heartbreaks frame the week — including Erin’s two-point loss and Jonathan’s poolside play-calling from sunny Tampa Bay.

Spotlight team: the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Erin and Jonathan dig into the Bucs’ up-and-down identity — Baker Mayfield’s hot-and-cold performances, leadership questions inside the locker room, unpredictable defence, and whether this roster can actually sneak into the playoffs. Is Mayfield the solution, or simply the latest stopgap?

Then it’s all about Gulf Coast eats: Tampa’s deviled crab, fresh mango with tajín, Cuban sandwiches, smoked mullet dip, stone crab claws, and the city’s undisputed icon — the grouper sandwich. Sunshine, seafood, spice — classic Florida tailgate flavour.

In the fantasy corner, Erin recaps a defence-heavy week, Mahomes’ big Thursday night outing, and how byes and late injuries are reshaping lineups. Jonathan relives his near-certain win that slipped away, with an 87% projection crashing in the final quarter.

This Episode Features:

(03:00) Calling an Audible: Why the Texans got bumped for Tampa Bay and how Erin ended up recording poolside in shorts.

(05:30) Fantasy Football Recap: Erin’s roller-coaster week, Mahomes’ big Thursday, and the matchup she lost by just two points.

(10:45) NFL Storylines: Surprising upsets, the Seahawks’ shutout, and whether the Chiefs are actually in playoff trouble.

(17:20) Team of the Week: Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Baker Mayfield’s volatility, leadership questions, and why Erin says the Bucs could sneak into the postseason.

(27:05) Taste of Tampa Bay: Deviled crab, stone crab claws, smoked mullet spread, Cuban sandwiches, and the fan-favorite grouper sandwich.

(34:20) Florida Fresh: Erin’s pick for a lighter tailgate treat — mango with tajín.

“If Tampa Bay makes it into the first round, I’m calling that a win — but they’re not going further.” – Erin Haluschak

“In this town, tailgating is fried, spicy and built for sunshine — the grouper sandwich is king.” – Jonathan Frazier

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