Fantasy Football Today: FFT Express – Beat the Waiver Wire! MUST-STASH Players Before Week 10

Date: October 31, 2025
Host: Dave Richard
Main Theme: Get an edge on your fantasy football league by stashing high-upside, under-the-radar players ahead of a brutal Week 10 bye week (featuring Chiefs, Bengals, Cowboys, Titans). Focus on the top “must-stash” options at every position before waivers get competitive.

Episode Overview

• Purpose: Help fantasy managers prepare in advance for Week 10 by highlighting the best waiver wire “stash” candidates, especially as several top teams are on bye.
• Host: Dave Richard (solo episode; Adam Aizer’s absence noted humorously)
• Tone: Practical, witty, and energetic—classic FFT advice with actionable tips for every roster.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

[02:08] Week 10 Byes & the Need to Plan Ahead

• Chiefs, Bengals, Cowboys, and Titans on bye in Week 10—managers need to make moves now to stay competitive rather than scrambling on waiver day.
• “It’s much better for your fantasy team to pick up your players now rather than deal with waivers and FAB and all that stuff next Tuesday.” (Dave, 02:40)

[03:05] Tight Ends to Stash

Top Stash Candidates:

• Harold Fannin (Browns)
  • “I like Fannin the best of the three. He’s got some good long-term power for fantasy managers, especially if Njoku does get traded.”
  • 40% available. Could shine if Browns make a move.
• David Njoku (Browns)
  • 50% available—watch for trade news.
• Mason Taylor (Jets)
  • “72% available on CBS.” Widely available and potential for volume.
• Brenton Strange (Jaguars)
  • IR-only deep stash, “If you’ve got an IR spot, you can throw Brenton Strange in there...he’s going to be a factor at some point.” (03:59)

Week 10 Highlight: Browns @ Jets could be a “fantasy tight end fiesta.” (04:09)

[04:20] Quarterbacks to Stash/Stream

In Case of Missing Elite QBs (Mahomes, Dak, Flacco, etc.):

• CJ Stroud
  • Best of group for Week 10; “He’s taking on Jacksonville...available in about a third of CBS leagues.”
• Aaron Rodgers / Brock Purdy / Sam Darnold
  • Viable for week 9/10; limited upside.
• Justin Fields
  • “I know trusting Justin Fields, it’s icky, it’s gross. But you know what, he did pretty well for us last week.” (05:04)
  • 54% available. Rushing upside, tough matchup vs. Browns.
• Deep Streamers: Michael Penix, J.J. McCarthy, Bryce Young, Tyler Shough (“Yeah, it’s gross at quarterback.” – 05:20)

[05:25] Running Backs to Stash

Priority Pickups:

• Kyle Manungai (Bears)
  • “If DeAndre Swift did not practice...what if this guy ends up being the lead back for the Bears in week nine? Maybe even longer. We can dream, can’t we?”
  • Good stash; has useful touches even with Swift active.
• Jeremy McNichols (Commanders)
  • “Much less appealing...but he’s 87% available. If it’s a PPR league, maybe he can get you to ten PPR points.” (05:49)

Deeper Stashes:

• Brashard Smith (Chiefs)
  • Volatility; “Not that excited...but if he has a big game, hey, you’d have him on your fantasy team.”
• Terrell Jennings (Patriots)
  • “Who is Terrell Jennings? ... fourth quarter grind the clock down running back for the Patriots...Ramandre Stevenson didn’t practice...they’ve talked Terrell Jennings up a lot and he’s 99% available.” (06:20)
  • Travion Henderson still a risk; staff might lean Jennings.
• Isaiah Davis (Jets) / Dylan Sampson (Browns)
  • Pure stashes for post-Week 10 upside.

[07:18] Wide Receivers to Target

Top Pick:

• Shimray Dike (Titans)
  • “My favorite one to go and get...76% available, takes on the Chargers...last two weeks, a lot of PPR points. Fantasy managers should be impressed with that.” (07:28)
  • Best as a one-week play; unclear role beyond Week 10.

Other Suggestions:

• Christian Watson (Packers)
  • “If he becomes the Packers’ top wide receiver, you’ll be happy you have him.” – 37% available.
• Darius Slayton (Giants)
  • “Effectively the number one downfield receiver for the Giants...if not for a ticky-tack flag last week would have been one of the most added wideouts in fantasy football.” (07:58)
  • 74% available.
• Other Names: Josh Downs (Colts), Alec Pierce (Colts), Trey Tucker (Raiders)
• IR Stashes: Cedric Tillman (Browns), Jaden Reed (Packers), Brandon Aiyuk (Niners), Jalen McMillan (Buccaneers)

[08:35] Defenses/Special Teams (DSTs) to Stream or Stash

• Drop Chiefs DST: Facing Buffalo, then on bye.
• Colts DST:
  • “Week nine against Pittsburgh, week ten against Atlanta...Indianapolis’s defense is starting to play a little bit better.” (09:09)
• Browns DST: Week 10 vs. Jets—“10 or more fantasy points of five of the past seven DSTs that they’ve taken on.”
• Others: Panthers DST (vs. Saints), Bears DST (vs. Giants)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Trusting Justin Fields... it’s icky, it’s gross. But you know what? He did pretty well for us last week.” (Dave, 05:04)
• “Who is Terrell Jennings? Well, he was a guy who ended up being a fourth quarter grind the clock down running back for the Patriots.” (Dave, 06:20)
• “You could do worse at wide receiver than Darius Slayton.” (Dave, 07:58)
• “Remember, Sunday morning, 11am Eastern, 8am Pacific, we are here answering all of your fantasy football questions, getting you ready for week nine...” (Dave, 09:45)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [02:08] - Week 10 waiver strategy overview; reminding about bye weeks.
• [03:05] - Tight end stash recommendations.
• [04:20] - Quarterback waiver/streaming advice.
• [05:25] - Running back stashes and deep league options.
• [07:18] - Wide receiver stashes and upside plays.
• [08:35] - DSTs to stream/replace for Week 10 and beyond.

Final Notes

• Prepare for Week 10 by acting today—waiver wire is about anticipation, not just reaction.
• The episode is loaded with actionable advice including both mainstream and deep-league stashes.
• BBQ banter: Dave opens with a joke about Adam Aizer’s absence—“He texted me. He said ‘giving my grandmother a foot bath for fun.’ Whatever that means.”

For more updates and live Q&A, catch the crew Sunday morning on YouTube.

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