NFL Trade Deadline Fantasy Football Fallout: Jakobi Meyers, Rashid Shaheed & More Movers (Ep. 1820)

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Nov 4, 2025

The trade deadline brought unexpected moves, including the Jets' shock trades of Quinnen Williams and Sauce Gardner. Jakobi Meyers joins the Jaguars, altering the team's receiver dynamics. Rashid Shaheed's arrival in Seattle ramps up his potential as a high-upside WR3 while impacting existing players. Plus, the hosts discuss top waiver wire targets post-deadline and speculate on Breece Hall's future as he stays with the Jets. Tune in for insights on who benefits and who falters in the fantasy landscape.

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INSIGHT

Big Defensive Trades Carry High Draft Risk

Trading elite defensive pieces can net huge draft capital and reshape a roster quickly.
Derek Brown warns teams risk looking foolish if many draft picks miss and the trades don't pan out.

INSIGHT

Meyers Trade Muddies Receiver Values

Jakobi Meyers to Jacksonville creates muddy WR value and roster churn on both teams.
Derek Brown says Parker Washington's rest-of-season outlook falls after the move and bids should be lowered.

ADVICE

Target Jack Besh As A Cheap Lottery Pickup

Consider snagging Jack Besh as a low-cost lottery receiver after the Raiders' roster changes.
Derek Brown suggests bidding low ($1–$4) for Besh in most leagues as a potential volume play.

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The 2025 NFL trade deadline came with lots of expectations and went with a whimper. Even then, there are still some fantasy-relevant deals that are worth unpacking, and Chris Welsh is joined by Derek Brown to do just that. The duo focuses on the Jakobi Meyers trade to the Jaguars, Rashid Shaheed’s arrival in Seattle, and the Jets dealing away two major defensive contributors. Get insight into who wins, who loses, and who you should be picking up.

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00
Jets trade Quinnen Williams to the Cowboys + Sauce Gardner to the Colts & receive AD Mitchell - 0:01:32
Raiders trade Jakobi Meyers to the Jaguars - 0:03:54
Rashid Shaheed traded to Seattle - 0:09:57
DBro's top waiver wire Pickups - 0:12:32
Traded deadline ends with a whimper - 0:13:28
Breece Hall's outlook staying as a Jet - 0:14:08

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