Fantasy Life With Ian Hartitz Week 17 Waiver Wire Targets for Fantasy Football
Dec 23, 2025
Matthew Freedman, a fantasy football analyst known for his sharp insights, joins Ian Hartitz to dissect critical waiver-wire targets for Week 17. They dive into injury updates for quarterbacks like Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson, exploring implications for their teams. The duo highlights the breakout potential of Blake Corum and discusses tricky RB situations, including the Browns' backfield. They also recommend streaming quarterback Tyler Shough and evaluate Taysom Hill as a surprising tight-end option, ensuring you're ready for your fantasy playoffs.
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Prioritize QB Injury Tracking
- Monitor quarterback injury updates closely and plan backups if a starter is listed day-to-day.
- Treat Lamar Jackson as risky if limited by a back contusion and consider alternate QB plans.
Backups Change Team Scoring Outlook
- Backup quarterback changes materially shift a team's implied total by multiple points.
- Sudden transitions and short weeks amplify the drop-off versus an expected starter swap.
Avoid Trusting Browns RBs
- Avoid rostering Browns backups Rocket Sanders or Dylan Sampson in Week 17 if you can find alternatives.
- Expect a committee role against a stout Steelers run defense, making both shaky fantasy starts.