Fantasy Football Today Express

Episode: EARLY Week 10 Waiver Wire TARGETS
Date: November 3, 2025
Hosts: Adam Aizer & Jamey Eisenberg

Episode Overview

This express episode dives into early Week 10 waiver wire targets, focusing on how Week 9 injuries have created new opportunities across positions. Adam Aizer and Jamey Eisenberg analyze the top pickups at quarterback, running back, wide receiver, tight end, D/ST, and kicker, highlighting both short-term plug-and-play options and longer-term stashes. The discussion is actionable and packed with specific advice on who to target and why, helping fantasy managers stay ahead of the competition.

Key Topics & Insights

1. Impact of Week 9 Injuries on Waiver Wire (01:10)

• Theme: Injuries create new fantasy opportunities.
  • Adam Aizer (01:10): “Injuries, equal opportunities. We'll talk about that right now... Definitely some guys got beat up in week nine. Maybe that will open up some waiver wire options for you in week 10.”

2. Wide Receiver Waiver Priorities (01:37, 08:23)

Parker Washington: Top Pickup

• Main Reason: Opportunity due to injuries in Jacksonville’s receiving corps (Travis Hunter on IR, Brian Thomas Jr. possibly out).
  • Jamey Eisenberg (01:37): “Probably Parker Washington because of his opportunity...Washington looks like the go-to guy for Trevor Lawrence. He’s coming off a strong game against the Raiders, so he's the number one guy to go get.”
• Comparison: Prefers Washington’s body of work and situation over others like Chimeri DK.
  • “There's at least a little bit of a body of work for Parker Washington. He had some good moments last year and had a couple good games earlier this season. So I would say Washington's in a better spot.” (02:37)

Other Wideout Options

• Tory Horton: Coming off a two-TD game, especially valuable with Cooper Kupp's timeline uncertain; Sam Darnold helps outlook.
• Colts WRs Alec Pierce and Josh Downs: Both are viable, but production could be unpredictable.
• Tez Johnson: Monitor Chris Godwin’s injury status.
• Demario Douglas: Emerging due to increased opportunity, worth adding, especially if Ke'Shawn Boutte is out.
• Darius Slayton: Potential for a breakthrough after multiple near touchdowns.
• Calvin Austin, Cedric Tillman: Consider in deeper leagues.

3. Quarterbacks to Target (03:17 – 06:26)

Top Streaming and Stash Options

• Marcus Mariota: “One guy I think if you're looking at for a starter for week 10 would be Marcus Mariota...The matchup against Detroit, not exactly horrible. Then if you’re looking at it short term, long term, they get the Dolphins in week 11.” (03:17)
  • Jayden Daniels is out, so Mariota could have two useful starts.
• Justin Fields: “Half Fields, you want to buy into obviously what Fields has done when he's been great and you may get Garrett Wilson back, but the schedule is brutal…However, if you want to stash him for the playoffs, week 14, 15, 16, Miami, Jacksonville, New Orleans. If he's still the starter, then that's league winning matchups potentially.” (04:26)
• J.J. McCarthy: Flashes upside but is risky; possible fantasy playoff gem with favorable schedule if he retains job and form.
• Geno Smith: “Don't play him this week against Denver. Love him next week against Dallas. Rest of season schedule after that is brutal.” (05:15)
• Michael Penix Jr.: Schedule concerns, inconsistent production.

4. Running Backs to Add (07:01)

Top Priorities

• Devin Singletary: More snaps for the Giants; could emerge as a season-long flex. (07:01)

• Terrell Jennings: No. 2 to Singletary; value depends on Ramondre Stevenson’s injury status.

• Tank Bigsby, Dylan Sampson: Monitor the injury situations with Saquon Barkley and Quinshon Judkins; stash just in case.

• Facial Tootin: Trending up after scoring against the Raiders.

• Isaiah Davis: Watch his Tuesday status update.

• Brian Robinson Jr.: Pure handcuff to Christian McCaffrey ("league winner" if opportunity arises).

• No interest in Commanders’ other RBs (Chris Rodriguez, etc.):

  • “I have no interest in the commander's backfield at all.” (08:10)

5. Tight End Targets (09:45)

• Harold Fannin: “Coming off by, 61% roster, go right back to him immediately.”

• David Njoku: Situational, possible trade candidate. “I would love to see maybe Green Bay go get him.”

• Colston Loveland: Fresh off a big outing; promising matchup with the Giants.

• Cade Otton: High involvement, could see more targets if Bucs WRs miss time.

• Dalton Schultz: Trustable with a positive Jags matchup.

• Mason Taylor, Duan Johnson, Brenton Strange, Luke Musgrave: All have potential, can be stashed in deeper leagues.

  • Musgrave’s outlook:
    • “He is right now... It's just a good week for tight ends... I'm starting the Browns tight ends over him. I'm starting Dalton Schultz over him at this point.” (11:01)

6. DST & Kicker Streamers (11:31 – 11:53)

Defensive Streamers

• Browns: “Coming off their buy, they get the Jets.”
• Bills: “Get the Dolphins.”
• Panthers: “Against Tyler Shuck.”
• Ravens: “Against J.J. McCarthy.”
• Jets: “Against Dylan Gabriel and the Browns.”

Kickers

• Chase McLaughlin: Off a bye.
• Jason Myers: Faces Cardinals.
• Joshua Carty: Faces 49ers.
• Matt Prater: Faces Dolphins, if still active.
• Will Lutz: Faces Raiders at home.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On Parker Washington as Priority WR:
  • “Washington looks like the go-to guy for Trevor Lawrence. He's coming off a strong game against the Raiders, so he's the number one guy to go get.” – Jamey Eisenberg (01:37)
• On stash upside for Justin Fields/McCarthy:
  • “If you want to stash him for the playoffs... that's league winning matchups potentially.” – Jamey Eisenberg (04:26)
• On avoiding Commanders RBs:
  • “I have no interest in the commander's backfield at all.” – Jamey Eisenberg (08:10)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Week 9 injuries and waiver wire opportunities: 01:10
• Top WR target (Parker Washington) discussion: 01:37
• QB pickups overview: 03:17
• RB options rundown: 07:01
• Wide receivers (secondary pickups): 08:23
• Tight ends to stream/pickup: 09:45
• D/ST and kicker streamers: 11:31

Tone & Final Thoughts

The episode strikes a pragmatic, forward-thinking tone—balancing short-term needs (injury plug-ins) with playoff stashes. Jamey’s analysis is direct, sometimes blunt (especially with uncertain situations like the Commanders’ backfield), and always supported by recent stats or context. Listeners looking for actionable waiver wire advice for Week 10 will find this episode packed with trustworthy, concise recommendations and clarity on where to focus their FAAB or waiver priority.