Fantasy Life With Ian Hartitz Add These Waiver Wire Guys Before the Post-Week 1 Rush (+ Streamers!)
Sep 3, 2025
Join Dwain McFarland, Fantasy Life's Director of Analytics, as he shares his expertise on leveraging analytics for fantasy football success. Discover the potential of Najee Harris in the Chargers backfield and whether Isaac TeSlaa can make an impact for the Lions. The duo also dives into key Week 1 streamers at QB, DST, and kicker. With actionable waiver wire picks and insights on managing your roster effectively, this discussion is packed with strategies to elevate your fantasy game!
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Managing Many Fantasy Teams
- Dwain manages dozens of fantasy teams and focuses emotionally on a few home leagues and players he owns heavily.
- He roots for players who appear on many of his rosters to keep emotional bandwidth manageable.
Grab Najee Harris As A Handcuff
- Pick up Najee Harris as a low-cost handcuff with immediate upside if Kenneth Walker/Hampton falters.
- Stash him now if he’s available because Greg Roman will rotate backs and Harris can absorb high-touch workload quickly.
Target Bashaud Tootin For Deep-Roster Upside
- Add Bashaud Tootin or similar running-back lottery tickets in deeper leagues for midseason upside.
- Be patient; expect a rotation early and a potential takeover by week five or six if he earns trust.