Fantasy Focus Football Week 15 Waiver Wire + Bounce Back Candidates | Fantasy Focus 🏈
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Dec 9, 2025 In this week's discussion, the hosts dive into the thrilling Eagles vs. Chargers matchup and speculate on Phillip Rivers' potential return to the Colts. They explore key fantasy pickups, highlighting Marcus Mariota and Ashton Jeanty as must-consider additions. With Patrick Mahomes' recent struggles, the debate over trusting him for playoffs heats up. Additionally, they analyze Saquon Barkley's impressive performance and Chris Olave's strong start prospects despite minor injuries. Finally, injury updates and tight end streaming options round out the conversation.
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Philip Rivers Comeback Theater
- Field Yates and Stephania Bell joked about Philip Rivers possibly returning at age 44 and his large family, making the idea feel surreal.
- They compared Rivers' comeback potential to a nostalgic, theatrical NFL moment they want to see on Monday Night Football.
Hurts' Unprecedented Turnover Disaster
- Jalen Hurts suffered a historic single-play collapse where an interception return became a fumble and then he recovered and fumbled again.
- The sequence contributed to a five-turnover night that produced an extremely rare 0.4 fantasy-point game for a starting quarterback.
Add QB Insurance Before Playoffs
- Add a quarterback insurance option before the fantasy playoffs; Marcus Mariota is the top priority add for injured or iffy starters.
- If Mariota is unavailable, target JJ McCarthy for his favorable upcoming matchups and streaming upside.