Week 16 Waivers & QB Streamers + Nasty Boys

Summary:

Playoff Waivers and Nasty Wide Receivers 00:00

• The hosts discuss running backs and wide receivers that are worth considering on the waiver wire during the playoffs.
• They mention that there are a bunch of running backs to discuss and some wide receivers that may or may not be of interest to fantasy football managers.
• It’s playoff waiver time and the hosts provide recommendations for players to pick up.

“It’s playoff waiver time, there’s a bunch of running backs that we’re going to discuss and some nasty wide receivers that you may or may not want to pick up.”

Jason decides to end the bet 08:13

• Jason decides to end the bet after receiving $400 from the speaker 08:15
• Jason suggests ending the bet the next day, after completing the week 08:23
• The speaker agrees to end the bet, acknowledging that Jason is broke 08:31

“No, the bet is over.”

Jalen Hurts and the Excitement of Fantasy Football 15:39

• Jalen Hurts had a rollercoaster performance, going ahead with a touchdown but then falling behind with an interception.
• Fantasy football adds excitement to games like these.

“I mean, fantasy makes games like that really exciting.”

Running Back Waiver Wire Options 16:00

• Ty Chandler would be the top priority if he is available, but he is not expected to be.
• Justice Hill is a potential pickup, especially with Keaton Mitchell leaving and Hill already getting snaps.
• Hill could have value in passing downs and in potential comeback situations.
• Hill will have opportunities but may not be a guaranteed start.
• Zemir White is another option with potential opportunities.

“Definitely look…he’s the clear and obvious pickup.”

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Justice Hill 18:00

• Justice Hill is the two-minute drill guy and should see some opportunity.
• Hill has been on the field a significant amount for a Baltimore Ravens running back.
• While he scored low fantasy points in previous games, he is expected to have more opportunities.
• Choosing between Hill, Zamir White, and other uncertain options depends on priorities and expectations.

“He will be on the field, and that’s what you want.”

Jonathan Taylor‘s Return and Running Back Situations 20:13

• Jonathan Taylor is expected to be back this week based on transactions and the initial timeline.
• Zach Moss’s injury and the need to play through it could give hope for Taylor’s return.
• Running back options like Trace Sermon and Tyler Goodson may not be viable unless you have Moss or Taylor.
• Brian Robinson and Antonio Gibson are other names to pay attention to.

“If you follow the transactions, they did not put him on IR…this is the fourth week.”

Chase Brown vs Justice Hill 21:07

• Chase Brown has had opportunities and has looked impressive.
• Brown is explosive and has had success on limited touches as a rookie.
• Against Pittsburgh, Brown is preferred over Hill due to his upside.
• Brown carries more potential if something happens to Gus Edwards, while Hill’s upside is limited.

“Chase Brown has looked the part…I would rather have Chase Brown than Justice Hill personally.”

Chase Brown, Chris Rodriguez, Jr. and Jerick McKinnon as potential pickups 22:27

• Chase Brown and Chris Rodriguez, Jr. are suggested as potential pickups.
• Antonio Gibson‘s situation is uncertain, as he was either benched or injured.
• Jerick McKinnon‘s status is discussed, with the return of Isaiah Pacheco.
• McKinnon is still worth holding onto but not a high priority.

“Chase Brown could be a league winner. I also think Chris Rodriguez, Jr. is a name worth bringing up.” 22:27

Joshua Palmer as a Deep League Option 29:44

• Joshua Palmer could be a viable option in deep leagues.
• He becomes the number two option in the offense if Keenan Allen is out.
• Palmer had a 79 yard touchdown and is capable of big plays.

“In a really deep league where Joshua Palmer does, is the actual answer for your team… The targets will be there. Assuming Keenan Allen misses, Joshua Palmer is at least the number two option in the offense…”

Hunter Henry and Other Tight End Options 30:40

• Hunter Henry is a solid tight end option this week.
• He has developed good chemistry with the quarterback.
• Consider starting him over other available tight ends like Dalton Kincaid.

“Hunter Henry‘s the name to bring up… He’s been on fire the rapport with Zappy… I would start Hunter Henry over most anyone this week.”

Tanner Hudson as a Sneaky Tight End Option 31:52

• Tanner Hudson could be a sneaky option with Chase likely out.
• He could see increased opportunities with a high target share.
• Consider starting him if you need a tight end replacement.

“Do you have an elevated interest in Tanner Hudson with the absence of Chase?… Tyler Boyd could be… Those targets have to go somewhere. Not that I love Tyler Boyd the player, but… I’d play Boyd over Palmer… if Isaiah likely was still out there, you need to pick him up.”

Defense Options for the Week 32:41

• The Bears defense is a strong option this week.
• They are facing a struggling Arizona Cardinals offense.
• The Broncos and Bengals are also good choices for half-rostered leagues.

“The Bears defense has been really, really good… The Broncos and Bengals… Play the Broncos… The Bengals are safer.”

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Baker Mayfield and Joe Flacco as QB streamers 36:16

• Baker Mayfield is currently available in almost half of Yahoo leagues and has been performing well lately.
• Mayfield had a perfect passer rating in his last game and has more top 12 finishes than Dak Prescott this season.
• He has had a solid stretch of games as the 11th, 10th, 7th, and 10th ranked quarterback.
• In his last two games, he finished as the 12th and 2nd ranked quarterback.
• Mayfield has a favorable matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

“Baker Mayfield has been like sneaky good.”

• Joe Flacco is a good streaming option despite being an older and less mobile quarterback.
• He has had three starts with passing attempts of 44, 45, and 44.
• Flacco has a connection with Amari Cooper and David Najoku.
• In his three starts, he has finished as the 13th, 10th, and 9th ranked quarterback.
• Flacco is playing against the Houston Texans, who have an average defense.
• The hope is that the game against Cleveland will involve passing due to a controlled weather environment and CJ Strad’s ability to score.

“My stream of the week is Joe Flacco, the ancient one.”

Geno Smith as a QB streamer 38:45

• Geno Smith is a good streaming option for Week 16 if he is back.
• Smith has three elite weapons in the passing game.
• The Seattle Seahawks are fighting for a playoff spot.
• Smith’s matchup is against the Tennessee Titans, who have the 27th ranked defense against wide receivers.

“Here’s what I want. I want teams and quarterbacks in the Playoff Hunt… And all three of the names you brought up are in the Playoff Hunt.”

Evaluating the QB streamers and alternatives 40:15

• Both Baker Mayfield, Joe Flacco, and Geno Smith are good options for streaming quarterbacks.
• They are all in teams that are fighting for a playoff spot.
• In comparison, Jake Browning‘s matchup against Cincinnati is problematic due to weapon problems.
• Matthew Stafford is also in play, but his matchup against the New Orleans Saints is tough.

“All three of those guys, I would take above Jake Browning this week… I put him [Stafford] in the same category as these guys. But he’s not a guarantee.”

Waiver picks for the week 43:17

• The question is who to play this week and you have the freedom to pick anyone you want.
• The speaker suggests picking the Chargers.

“I’d be picking the Chargers.” 43:21

Potential impact of a coaching change on Austin Eckler’s usage 43:34

• The speaker questions if the interim situation could rectify the usage of Austin Eckler.
• They acknowledge that a coaching change could result in increased usage of Eckler.
• Alternatively, if the new coach decides to rely heavily on Eckler, he could accumulate a high volume of receptions in PPR leagues.

“Austin Eckler, PPR’s his way to a fine fantasy day, inefficient, but just has a bunch of volume, a bunch of receptions. That can happen.” 44:15

Devin Singletary as a viable alternative 43:40

• The speaker mentions that Devin Singletary has been performing well, breaking tackles and displaying great potential.
• Despite his strong performances, Singletary might not necessarily outscore Austin Eckler.
• However, the speaker argues that Singletary appears to be the better option due to his potential and the opportunities he has been given.

“Give me the guy who looks like you can do something with him.” 44:27

Top three scoring teams missing the playoffs 44:41

• The speaker responds to a question about how often the top three scoring teams miss the playoffs.
• They express disbelief and state they have never seen it happen.
• They mention a potential solution of introducing a new rule, such as the highest-scoring eliminated team earning the sixth playoff spot.

“That is unbelievable. That’s not OK.” 44:53

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Proposed rule change for playoff structure 45:12

• The speaker expresses support for the idea of awarding the sixth playoff spot to the highest-scoring team that didn’t make the playoffs.
• They believe this could be a fair way to include teams with high scoring potential.
• Additionally, they mention the benefits of introducing median-based scoring, but acknowledge the complexities it may bring.

“I like the fact that maybe the sixth playoff spot, like I would vote for that.” 46:00

Closing remarks 46:06

• The speaker announces upcoming episodes, including “starts of the week” on the next day’s show.
• They mention having a handful of teams in contention for the playoffs and hoping for their success.

“I’ve got a handful of teams, and if one of them doesn’t make it through to next week, that’ll be painful. But I’m going to choose to believe they all will.” 46:24