FFT Express - Beat the Waiver Wire! MUST-STASH Players Before Week 15! (12/11 Fantasy Football Podcast)

Summary

Fantasy Football Today Express - Beat the Waiver Wire! MUST-STASH Players Before Week 15!

Date: December 11, 2025
Hosts/Analysts: Adam Aizer, Dave Richard, Jamey Eisenberg, Heath Cummings

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Main Theme

This episode is all about beating the waiver wire before Week 15 of the fantasy football season. The crew shares actionable "must-stash" players across positions, highlighting those who could become league-winners with breakout games or injury opportunities. The advice is especially tailored for those looking to stay one step ahead in the playoffs or hoping to capitalize on late-breaking injury news.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Breaking News & Top Emergency Add

• Josh Jacobs Injury Update
  • Jacobs had an MRI on his knee and his Week 15 status is uncertain (02:12).
  • Immediate reaction is to stash Emmanuel Wilson — could be a "one or two week winner" if Jacobs sits (02:24).
  • Quote: “I would pause this video and get Emmanuel Wilson. Whether you have a buy or not, whether you’ve got Josh Jacobs or not. All the excitement that we had for Jalen Wright when this week started, I now have for Emmanuel Wilson.” – Dave Richard (02:41)
• Caution: If Jacobs practices and looks good, Wilson will just be a bench stash (03:35).

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2. Waiver Targets by Position

Quarterback Stashes (04:01)

• CJ Stroud (30% available)
  • “Arizona this week, Las Vegas next week. Should be some good opportunities for him to get right.” – Dave Richard (04:04)
• Tyler Shuck (71% available):
  • Good schedule (Carolina, Jets, then Tennessee).
  • “He’s given you at least 21 fantasy points in three of his past four games.” – Dave (04:34)
• Other Streamers/Deep Stashes:
  • Tua Tagovailoa vs. CIN (05:00)
  • Aaron Rodgers @DET (05:02)
  • Bryce Young, J.J. McCarthy (DAL then NYG); McCarthy looked “pretty good last week.”
• Advice for managers of Jackson Dart/Trevor Lawrence: Might need to pivot due to tough matchups.

Running Back Stashes (05:43)

• Emmanuel Wilson (top add, see above)
• Jalen Wright: Still available in 70% of leagues.
• Devin Singletary:
  • “Probably the best you can get at running back. 10.3 or more PPR points in three of his last four. He seems to have the short yardage goal line role in New York.” – Dave (06:09)
• Dylan Sampson: 86% available, with a chance for solid points.
• Isaiah Pacheco: “Not excited even though he had nine carries last week.” – Dave (06:36)
• Strategy:
  • “Get the handcuff to your stud running back on your bench so you avoid the Emmanuel Wilson rush or the Jalen Wright rush as we move forward.” – Dave (06:44)

Wide Receiver Stashes (07:52)

• Luther Burden
  • Uptick in routes and usage if Odunze is out.
  • “9.1 or more PPR points in two of his past three games. He had 11 PPR points last week.” – Dave (08:02)
• Darius Slayton: “Available in 65% of leagues... three of his last four games with at least 11.2 PPR points.” (08:33)
• Jaden Reed (45% available):
  • “First game back last week, 9.3 PPR points... tied for the team lead in target share.” (08:56)
• Other names: Parker Washington, Jerry Jeudy, Devon Vale, John Metchie.
• Ricky Pearsall
  • Quote: “Maybe give him one more week and see what happens… He’s just so, so talented and in a good offense.” – Adam Aizer (09:30)

Tight End Stashes (09:58)

• Isaiah Likely (68% available):
  • “He’s really integrated himself into this Ravens’ offense… 12.5 PPR points on the dot in each of his last two games.” – Dave (10:03)
• Darren Waller (available in 26% of leagues): Faces Cincinnati.
• Theo Johnson: “Interesting… 11.7 PPR points in two of his past three with Jackson Dart.” (11:03)
• Colby Parkinson: “83% available… He’s been scoring touchdowns for the Rams. I think you could do worse at tight end.” (11:13)
• Wildcard?: “Micah Sicki next week against the Dolphins, who stink against tight ends… But I don’t think you have to stash him. You can probably get him on waivers.” (10:47)

Defense/Special Teams (DST) Stashes (11:27)

• Top Four: 49ers, Chiefs, Bills, Cowboys
  • “49ers for this week and moving forward, then the Chiefs, Bills, Cowboys. Let’s set that as the order.” – Dave (11:29)
• Best Alternative:
  • “Can I interest you in the New Orleans Saints DST? 65% available… Jets and then Titans in weeks 16 and 17. They’ve scored 10+ fantasy points in three of their past four games.” – Dave (11:37)
• Other Options:
  • Lions (@PIT), Vikings (@NYG), prefer Saints slightly more.
  • Chiefs: “Don’t love them this week against the Chargers. I will love them at Tennessee next week.” (12:35)
• Strategy:
  • “Next week there’s gonna be four teams left in your league… you can be more liberal with who you’re dropping now… easier time getting them back.” – Adam (12:48)

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Notable Quotes & Fun Moments

• “You knew Josh Jacobs was going to get hurt and maybe miss the game.” – Dave Richard to Adam, in a joking tone (03:35)
• “I would pause this video and get Emmanuel Wilson.” – Dave Richard (02:41)
• On Ricky Pearsall: “Maybe give him one more week and see what happens… He’s just so, so talented and in a good offense. It’s not like going for Devon Vale.” – Adam (09:30)
• On DSTs: “Saints have the Jets. And then the Titans in week 16 and 17. They’ve scored 10 or more fantasy points in three of their past four games… If they’ve been OK, matchups aren’t that bad.” – Dave (11:37)
• “Richard. We never drop you, Dave.” – Adam Aizer (13:07)
• “Yeah. You’re on the do not drop list.” – Adam and Dave banter (13:10)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• - 02:12: Josh Jacobs injury & Emmanuel Wilson’s value
• - 04:01: Top waiver QB stashes
• - 05:43: Running back stashes
• - 07:52: Wide receivers (Luther Burden, Slayton, Reed, Pearsall)
• - 09:58: Tight end stashes (Likely, Waller, etc.)
• - 11:27: Defense/Special Teams priorities

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Conclusion

This "Express" episode delivers a concentrated dose of actionable fantasy football advice with a focus on stashing the right players before they become hot waiver wire pickups in Week 15. Injuries like Josh Jacobs’ knee are shaking up depth charts, so the crew strongly urges listeners to be proactive — especially at running back and DST. Stash smart, keep an eye on late-week news, and don't be afraid to be aggressive with your bench spots.

Host Sign-off:
“Richard. We never drop you, Dave.” – Adam Aizer (13:07)

Catch the next episode for more league-winning strategies!

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[A]

The waiver wire for week 16 right now on Fantasy Football TODAY Express.

[B]

All right. Well, first of all, news coming in now. Josh Jacobs had an MRI on his knee and we don't know if he's.

[A]

Going to play on Sunday.

[B]

So beat the waiver wire.

[A]

Get Emmanuel Wilson immediately.

[D]

That is. That is you stealing my thunder is what it is. That is the big get. And it's for week 15, not for week 16. Jacobs talked at his locker earlier on Thursday and he called himself day to day. That's what the team called him, day to day. The week before the Vikings game, he didn't play against the Vikings. Emmanuel Wilson did. Over 100 yards and two touchdowns later, Emmanuel Wilson was a one week winner. And could he be a two week winner? Could he have a big game against Denver? I can't rule it out. Especially if he's going to get the majority of work and then he's got Chicago the week after that. I. I would pause this video and get Emmanuel Wilson. Whether you have a buy or not, whether you've got Josh Jacobs or not. All the excitement that we had for Jalen Wright when this week started, I now have for Emmanuel Wilson.

[A]

Remember when you told me to drop him on Sunday?

[D]

I did. That was before Josh Jacobs got hurt. Hold on though, to your credit, did you drop him?

[A]

No, I dropped Alec Pierce instead.

[D]

Yeah, there you go.

[E]

I did.

[A]

I knew what was going to happen, Dave.

[D]

You knew Josh Jacobs was going to get hurt and maybe miss the game. And here's the other thing, like if Jacobs practices on Friday, maybe you're watching this on Friday, looks like Jacobs is going to be a. Okay, obviously Emmanuel Wilson, like, best case scenario, you put him on your bench. If you've got Josh Jacobs or even if you don't, just see what happens to Jacobs in week 15.

[B]

Okay, so who else, Dave?

[D]

What position when I start with Adam?

[B]

Quarterback.

[D]

Well, double check and see if CJ Stroud is out there. You could use him this week and next week. He's 30% available on CBS, Arizona this week, Las Vegas next week. Should be some good opportunities for him to get right because he looked a little rusty lately. And honestly, like, this is a Texans team that could really compete. If CJ Stroud gets rolling, they could be a real tough out in the playoffs. But he's rostered in a lot of leagues already, so why not Tyler Schuck? 71% available. He's got Carolina this week, he's got the jets next week, Tennessee in week 17. So great schedule for the rest of the fantasy season. And he's given you at least 21 fantasy points in three of his past four games. We know he will run a little bit. His throwing has been. Okay. This is not the worst quarterback that you could put on your bench moving forward.

[B]

Okay. A couple others I would say maybe TUA against the Bengals.

[D]

Sure.

[B]

Because it's the Bengals and Aaron Rodgers at Detroit. So that's a game where they might.

[D]

Have to throw a lot so I've got three names that I wrote under the header stash and maybe use based on what happens in week 15. Rogers is on that list. Bryce Young is on that list. J.J. mcCarthy is on that list. He's got Dallas this week, the Giants the week after that. Available in about 2/3 of CBS leagues. I actually thought he looked pretty good last week. If he builds on that against Dallas, maybe you'll have confidence to use him in week 16.

[B]

Yeah, and if you have Jackson dart, if you have Trevor Lawrence, they get Minnesota and Houston, Denver respectively. So you might have to pivot. All right, how about running backs?

[D]

We mentioned Wilson already in case Devon Hn is out. Let's mention Jalen Wright, still out there in 70% of leagues. And then after that, desperate times call for desperate measures. Devin Singletary, probably the best you can get at running back. 10.3 or more PPR points in three of his last four. He seems to have the short yardage goal line role in New York. Maybe he gets around 10 touches when things go right for the Giants. Dylan Sampson is 86% available. He's got Buffalo in Week 16, 9.8 or more PPR points in two of his past three. Jerome Ford is on injured reserve, so he's the 1B running back for Cleveland. That doesn't sound great, but it is what it is. Isaiah Pacheco is available in about a third of CBS leagues. Not excited about him even though he did have nine carries last week. That's interesting. That's it. Running backs are tough right now. Maybe the only other piece of advice if you haven't done it yet, get the handcuff to your stud running back on your bench so you avoid the Emmanuel Wilson rush or the Jalen Wright rush as we move forward, we're going.

[B]

To take a break and talk wide receivers, tight ends and DSTs to stash after this.

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[B]

All right, Dave, do we have good wide receivers to stash?

[D]

We've got some guys who are flex worthy this week and then you could potentially use them moving forward. And Luther Burden is a name that we've talked about on this show quite a bit. 9.1 or more PPR points in two of his past three games. He had 11 PPR points last week. Uptick in routes run with Romo Dunes out. Odunze practiced on Thursday. Keep an eye on that because obviously if a dunes they comes back and this would be a good matchup against Cleveland for dunesday to come back to because Cleveland plays a lot of man to man coverage and a Dunes a wins against man coverage. If he comes back then we're not going to be as excited about Luther Burden. Maybe you get a little bit excited about Darius Slayton. He's available in 65% of the leagues. He's got the commanders. He has at least 11.2 PPR points in three of his last four games with Jackson Dart. So maybe there's an opportunity there to flex him out. Other guys that you can stash at wide receiver Jaden Reed tops this list. 45% available first game back last week, 9.3 PPR points. He still ran a ton of routes, 65% of the routes. I think that can go up a little bit. But he tied for the team lead in target share last week and he would benefit from Josh Jacobs being out because he's a short area target guy usually for the Green Bay Packers, Parker Washington, Jerry Judy, Devon Vale, John Mechi. Other wide receivers you can put on your bench, see what happens.

[B]

Yeah, one guy that I was thinking about dropping but I did not drop is because I know how talented he is is Ricky Pearsall. I know it's been. He's been invisible. He has nine targets in three games since coming back. He has 20 yards in those games. But Tennessee this week at Indianapolis, then Chicago, those teams are all 25th or worse against wide receivers, it's not going to take much. If he has the good game this week, then people might go back to him. So I guess I would just maybe give him one more week and see what happens with Ricky Pierce. All. He's just so, so talented and in a good offense. It's not like going for Devon Vale. Right. You know, it's.

[D]

You're right.

[B]

49. Okay. Anyway, tight ends.

[D]

Isaiah likely is still out there in 68 of leagues. If there wasn't this exciting news in Green Bay or troubling news, depending. If you've got Josh Jacobs on your team, he would be the one that I would recommend to go and get as must add waiver wire, late week stud. 68 available. He's got Cincinnati this week, New England next week. He's really integrated himself into this Brown, this Browns, this Ravens offense. I know what team he's on over the last two games. Six targets in each. He's had 12.5 PPR points on the dot each of his last two games. And in both of those games, he should have had at least six more.

[A]

Good.

[B]

I got a wild card for you. So it really is just. I don't know if T. Higgins is going to play, but if Higgins has this concussion that lingers. Micah Sicki next week against the Dolphins, who stink against tight ends and revenge game and good weather. That'd be a fun one there. But I don't think you have to go stash them. You could probably get him on waivers.

[D]

Yeah. And you know what? Darren Waller might be out there in your leagues. 26 available. He gets Cincinnati matchup.

[A]

That's right. That's a good one.

[B]

That's even better.

[D]

And let's just say likely is gone. Darren Waller's gone. A Theo Johnson is interesting. He's had 11.7 PPR points in two of his past three with Jackson Dart. Colby Parkinson, 83 available. He's got the Lions this week, Seattle next week. He's been scoring touchdowns for the Rams. I think you could do worse at tight end.

[B]

What can we do at dst?

[D]

You can look for the Bills, the Cowboys, the Chiefs, the 49ers. Definitely not in that order. Probably something along the lines of, well, 49ers for this week and moving forward, then the Chiefs, Bills, Cowboys. Let's set that as the order for DSTs. But if they're gone, can I interest you in the New Orleans Saints? DST 65 available. They've got the Jets. Yeah. And then the Titans in week 16 and 17. And they've scored 10 or more fantasy points in three of their past four games. That's in standard scoring DST leagues. There's a lot of variety in how DSTs are scored across fantasy leagues, so check and see how the Saints have fared. But if they've been okay, matchups aren't that bad for them.

[B]

You're right. You're right. I didn't mean to poo poo it like that. I was just making a joke. Saints are a good option. Anything else you want to mention?

[D]

Lions and Vikings, 45 to 58 available. Lions have the Steelers, Vikings have the Giants. Maybe there's something there with those two, but I actually like the Saints DST better.

[E]

Okay.

[B]

Did you say the Chiefs? Let me see what they're saying.

[D]

29 available. Oh, yeah. Yeah. Don't love them. I. I like them. I don't love them this week against the Chargers. I will love them at Tennessee next week.

[B]

Yeah, don't drop them.

[D]

All right?

[A]

The other thing I say.

[B]

Don't drop them. You know, next week there's gonna be four teams left in your league, so it's a good chance you can get the DST you want.

[D]

And.

[B]

Because if you look at your other teams that are, you know, look at their dst, so be dropping whoever that. You know what?

[A]

You know what I'm saying?

[B]

You can be a little bit more liberal with who you're dropping right now because you might have an easier time getting them back.

[A]

Thank you, Dave.

[B]

Richard. We never drop you, Dave.

[D]

Glad for that.

[B]

Yeah. You're on the do not drop list. I don't.

[D]

I don't know what. What the hell to say to something like that.

[A]

Just say thank you.

[B]

All right, we'll talk to you tomorrow on Fantasy Football Today.

[A]

See ya.

[E]

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