Waiver Wire Week 16: Best Streamers for Semifinal Week with Adam Levitan and John Daigle (Episode 827)
Dec 17, 2024
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With fantasy playoffs heating up, smart waiver wire pickups are crucial. The hosts break down the fallout from injuries to stars like Najee Harris and Nick Chubb. They analyze replacement prospects like Jerome Ford. There's a deep dive into emerging players and strategic pickups for tight ends and wide receivers. Insights on matchups, alongside advice for maximizing roster potential, prepare listeners to navigate the critical matchups in Week 16 and secure their playoff positions.
Tajay Spears is highlighted as a top priority waiver pickup due to favorable matchups against struggling defenses in the fantasy playoffs.
Streaming defenses effectively is crucial, with matchups like the Packers and Bengals offering significant potential for high scores against backups.
Deep dives
Key Running Back Insights
Tajay Spears is highlighted as a top priority pickup due to favorable upcoming matchups against defenses that struggle against running backs. After Tony Pollard reinjured his ankle during a game, Spears, who showcased his receiving abilities, becomes an attractive option for fantasy playoffs, especially given the defense's high points allowed to running backs. Additionally, Jerome Ford is set to take over for the injured Nick Chubb, but concerns arise regarding quarterback Dorian Thompson Robinson’s impact on the offense's efficiency. Despite Ford's explosive potential displayed earlier in the season, Spears’ more advantageous situation raises his value significantly in comparison.
Tight End Streaming Options
Brenton Strange emerges as a key streaming tight end option after performing well in his recent game, earning significant targets in the absence of other receiving threats. He has consistently finished as a top-ten tight end when starting, making him a reliable pick against favorable matchups coming up. Comparatively, Stone Smart’s role appears uncertain, despite him also being a streaming candidate, emphasizing Strange’s advantage in target share and opportunity. With upcoming games against mediocre defenses, Strange is well-positioned to contribute substantially in the fantasy playoffs.
Defensive Streaming Strategies
Streaming defenses is critical during this season, particularly as many teams face backup quarterbacks or struggling offenses. The podcast suggests looking at matchups such as the Packers against a weakened Saints team and the Bengals against a quarterback with a high turnover rate. With several strong defensive options available, managing the waiver wire effectively can lead to substantial defensive scores. The narrative emphasizes being proactive and not holding onto defenses unnecessarily, leveraging matchups to maximize points.
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