The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast 1070: 15 Transactions for Week 16
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Dec 16, 2025 Delve into the latest waiver-wire strategies as key players like Michael Carter and Jaden Reed emerge from the injury fray. JJ raises eyebrows over Stefon Diggs' declining stats while suggesting deep-league options like Jalen Coker and Malik Davis. With the fantasy playoffs heating up, he champions rookies like Ja'Cory Krosky-Merritt and Evan Hall for their split roles. He also recommends streaming Bryce Young and the Saints defense for favorable matchups. Get ready to optimize your roster for the final stretch!
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Target Michael Carter Immediately
- Add Michael Carter because Arizona's backfield likely becomes Carter and Amari DiMarcado after Bam Knight's ankle injury.
- Expect ~70% rush share and a few targets per game against Atlanta and Cincinnati.
Add Jaden Reed For Slot Value
- Add Jaden Reed if available; his target shares returned to 17-19% in two games after injury.
- He has startable upside vs. Bears and Ravens, especially while Christian Watson is banged up.
Diggs' Usage Has Fallen Fast
- Stefon Diggs has seen three of his five lowest route participation rates in the last three games.
- That makes him hard to confidently start in Week 16 despite name value.