Fantasy Football Today: FFT Express - Beat the Waiver Wire! MUST-STASH Players Before Week 14!

Date: November 28, 2025
Hosts: Adam Aizer (A), Jamey Eisenberg (C)

Episode Overview

This episode of FFT Express is focused on helping fantasy football managers "beat the waiver wire" as they approach Week 14. With four teams on bye (Giants, Patriots, 49ers, Panthers) and playoff crunch time approaching, Adam and Jamey highlight players at every position—including quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, and DSTs—that should be stashed now to give you the edge in the stretch run. Special attention is given to schedule-based stashes and deeper-league options.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Waiver Wire Quarterback Stashes (01:56)

• Tua Tagovailoa (Dolphins)
  • Upcoming matchups: Jets, Steelers, Bengals, Bucs.
  • "Potential for some good matchups, potential for maybe some shootouts there...TUA may have to throw." (C, 02:36)
• Tyrod Taylor (Giants)
  • Upcoming matchups: Dolphins, Jaguars, Saints.
  • Not the best matchups across the board but relevant for Superflex and 2-QB leagues.
• Minnesota Vikings QBs (McCarthy or Brosmer)
  • Upcoming matchups: Washington, Dallas, Giants.
  • "Three very favorable matchups...if Brosmer plays well this week against Seattle, maybe he’s the starter the rest of the way." (C, 03:17)

2. Running Back Stashes (04:04)

• Chris Rodriguez Jr. (Commanders)
  • Rostered in 45% of leagues. Schedule: Denver, Minnesota ("Jekyll and Hyde" run defense), Giants, Eagles.
• Devin Singletary (Texans)
  • "Two matchups I think they're encouraging...he's going to have a role." (C, 04:36)
• Blake Corum (Rams)
  • 39% rostered; key handcuff for Kyren Williams owners.
• Jaleel McLaughlin (Broncos)
  • "He looked like he's the number two guy behind RJ Harvey... McLaughlin, if he does end up in the lead role there..." (C, 05:25)
• Michael Carter (Cardinals)
  • "If Carter does end up in the lead role for the Cardinals at some point, you want to have them on your team." (C, 05:48)

Notable takeaway: Many popular backup and handcuff RBs could turn into league-winning assets as injuries and roles continue to shift.

3. Wide Receiver Stashes (07:20)

• Darnell Mooney (Falcons)
  • 54% rostered. Monitoring Drake London's injury status; schedule is tough aside from Tampa Bay.
• Jaden Higgins (Texans)
  • 48% rostered. Matchups: Kansas City, Arizona, Las Vegas, Chargers.
• Darius Slayton (Giants)
  • "He was clearly playing a little bit better with Dart than he was with Jameis...if you want to stash him for the playoff run, he might be able to make some plays." (C, 08:22)
• Jamari DK (Jaguars)
  • 21% rostered. Gets more opportunities with other receivers out.
• John Metchie (Jets)
  • 18% rostered. Upcoming: Dolphins, Jags, Saints. "Love that if he’s still the guy."
• Brandon Cooks (Bills)
  • 4% rostered. Recent acquisition, may become a deep threat for Josh Allen.

4. Tight End Stashes (09:00)

• Darren Waller (Giants, Injury Watch)
  • "We'll see if he's activated this week, but he gets the Jets, Steelers, Bengals, and Bucs."
• Dalton Schultz (Texans)
  • "I don't know why he's not rostered in more leagues. 57%."
• Brenton Strange (Jaguars)
  • Surprising 38% rostered given recent production.
• Taysom Hill (Saints)
  • "14% rostered...you could also start him at quarterback. Superflex or 2 QB leagues...imagine if he got triple eligibility..." (C, 09:45)
• Colby Parkinson (Rams)
  • "Three touchdowns in three straight games going into week 13..."
• Gunner Helm (Lions)
  • 2% rostered. Good matchups late in season.

5. DST Stashes for Week 14 and Beyond (10:34)

• Week 14 Options:

  • Buccaneers vs. Saints
  • Chiefs vs. Texans: "I feel like Kansas City's defense gonna might have to, you know, keep this game low scoring." (C, 10:44)
  • Dolphins vs. Jets: "If you want to get the Dolphins for two weeks...they get New Orleans in week 13 and then the Jets in week 14." (C, 10:56)

• Looking Ahead to Week 15:

  • Bears vs. Browns
  • Buccaneers vs. Falcons (Thursday)
  • 49ers vs. Titans

Notable Quotes & Moments

• "Three very favorable matchups...if Brosmer plays well this week against Seattle, maybe he’s the starter the rest of the way."
  (Jamey Eisenberg, 03:17)

• "If you're looking for a league winning guy, potential injury situation, they get Arizona, Detroit, Seattle and Atlanta. Not an easy schedule. But I still think you want to roster Blake Corum."
  (Jamey Eisenberg, 04:46)

• "If Carter does end up in the lead role for the Cardinals at some point you want to have them on your team."
  (Jamey Eisenberg, 05:48)

• "Colby Parkinson...three touchdowns in three straight games going into week 13."
  (Jamey Eisenberg, 09:58)

• "If you want to get the Dolphins for two weeks. They get New Orleans in week 13 and then the Jets in week 14."
  (Jamey Eisenberg, 10:56)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• QB Stashes: 01:56 - 03:57
• RB Stashes: 04:04 - 05:56
• WR Stashes: 07:20 - 09:00
• TE Stashes: 09:00 - 10:34
• DST Stashes: 10:34 - 11:25

Final Thoughts

This concise FFT Express is packed with actionable waiver wire advice as the fantasy playoffs approach. The hosts emphasize the importance of looking beyond just the upcoming week and considering favorable end-of-season schedules, handcuff situations, and emerging opportunity due to injury or team changes. Both shallow and deep league players receive practical, player-specific recommendations. If you want to get ahead in Week 14 and beyond, this is a must-listen episode for fantasy managers.