Podcast Episode Summary

Podcast: Fantasy Football Today (FFT)
Episode: FFT Express - EARLY Week 13 Waiver Wire TARGETS! Devin Neal, John Metchie, Greg Dortch, & Others!
Date: November 24, 2025
Host: Adam Aizer
Analyst: Jamey Eisenberg

Episode Overview

This episode provides an early look at the top waiver wire targets for Week 13 of the Fantasy Football season. The FFT team, primarily Adam Aizer and Jamey Eisenberg, quickly break down injuries, potential impact players, positional targets across running back, wide receiver, tight end, quarterbacks, and DSTs, focusing on actionable advice to help listeners strengthen their rosters heading into the pivotal fantasy playoff weeks.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Week 13 Context and Slate

• No NFL teams on bye this week (01:38)
• Brief mention of Thursday and Friday games, highlighting notable injuries (Joe Burrow returns, T. Higgins out)
• Host Adam Aizer calls for a "big upset": “Calling it now the big upset Giants over the Patriots Monday night.” (01:53)

Waiver Wire Landscape

General Impression

• No "must start" slam dunk on waivers this week, but several intriguing fill-ins
• Heavy interest in RB and TE positions due to injuries and emerging opportunities
• "I think there's some fill-in options. I don't think there's a slam dunk, must start guy." — Jamey (02:23)

Running Backs to Target

• Devin Neal (Saints: RB, due to Alvin Kamara's knee injury)
  • Widely available (12% rostered).
  • Superb schedule: "Every matchup is green, which is a top 10 matchup." — Host (03:40)
  • Caution: Kamara could return or Taysom Hill could take valuable touches.
  • "It's just been tough to trust the guy who's better than him [Kamara]." — Jamey (04:20)
  • Upside as flex or desperation RB2.
• Chris Rodriguez (Commanders)
  • Likely starter/feature back after bye; tough schedule but opportunity is there (02:23)
• Raheem Mostert
  • Watch Gentiy’s injury status; could see more work if serious (02:23, 08:49)
• Jaleel McLaughlin (Broncos)
  • Still worth a stash if RJ Harvey gets benched for poor play (08:49)
• Others Mentioned
  • Dylan Sampson, Quinchon Judkins (injury risk), Shoulder Sanders (passing game, explosive TD last week), Blake Corum

Wide Receiver Surges

• John Metchie, Jamari Dk, Jaden Higgins, Andrei Iosivas:
  • All have elevated roles due to injuries or recent performance uptick.
  • "All four guys, five to 10% of your fab, potential number three receivers…clearly a path to success" — Jamey (09:33)
  • Metchie: 10 targets, two TDs in last two games since being acquired.
  • Higgins: 7+ targets in 4/5 games, TDs in back-to-back weeks.
  • Dk: Slightly safer QB situation.
  • Iosivas: Possible one-week start, but opportunity with Burrow back and Higgins out.
• Greg Dortch — Excellent while Marvin Harrison is out (11:21)
• Darius Slayton — Potential for increased targets if he can reclaim playing time (11:21)
• Other Receivers:
  • Jane Reed (Packers, potential impact with window to return opened)
  • Darnell Mooney (if Drake London sidelined)

Tight End Opportunities

• Brenton Strange (Jaguars):
  • "I'm going to give the slight edge to Strange just based on what he looked like yesterday..." (12:17)
  • Rising involvement, more available (20% rostered).
• Dalton Schultz (Texans):
  • Reliable, high upside if available (12:17)
• Colston Loveland
  • Young, ascending with Bears but tough schedule ahead (12:17)
• Mike Gesicki (as Cincy’s TE role increases with Higgins out)
• Others Mentioned:
  • Darren Waller (may return soon; possible stash)
  • Taysom Hill (Saints, could be fantasy relevant especially if Kamara misses time)
  • Gunner Helm, Colby Parkinson (Scored in three straight; could see more work with Higby out)

Notable Quote

“Colston Loveland just continues to, every time he gets chances, he's delivering for them. Tough matchup coming up, but still young player on the rise.” – Jamey (12:17)

Quarterbacks to Stream

• C.J. Stroud (if he clears concussion protocol; Texans have announced he’ll start upon clearance)
  • “I have CJ Stroud at the top just based on his performance prior to getting hurt." — Jamey (07:45)
• Tua Tagovailoa (Dolphins, vs Saints)
• Others If Desperate: Tyler Shock, Cam Ward, Max Brosmer, Teddy Bridgewater (if Mayfield is out)
• Keep an eye on: Jacoby Brissett, Trevor Lawrence (favorably dropped and upcoming good matchup vs Titans; 08:32)

DST and Kicker Streamers

• DSTs (14:07)
  • Chargers (vs Raiders) — “my favorite"
  • Jaguars (vs Titans)
  • Falcons (vs Jets)
  • 49ers (vs Chador Sanders)
  • Dolphins (vs Saints)
• Kickers:
  • Ka’imi Fairbairn (healthy now, should be rostered more widely)
  • Brandon McManus (plays indoors vs Lions; possible low scoring/field goal game)
  • Michael Badgley (Texans, indoors)
  • Jake Elliott (Eagles, coming off strong week)
  • Chad Ryland (Patriots, bounce-back candidate)

Memorable Moments

• Jamey’s personal “waiver wire regret” story:
  • "I really wanted to get Devin Neal. So drop Jaden Higgins on Thursday afternoon… watched Higgins score the touchdown..." (04:20)
• Voting plug for podcast bracket, celebrating “our win over ‘Bustin’ With The Boys’” (06:58)

Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• "I think there's some fill-in options. I don't think there's a slam dunk, must start guy." — Jamey (02:23)
• "Every matchup is green, which is a top 10 matchup." — Host, on Devin Neal's upcoming schedule (03:40)
• "It's just been tough to trust the guy who's better than him [Kamara]." — Jamey (04:20)
• “All four guys, five to 10% of your fab, potential number three receivers…clearly a path to success.” — Jamey (09:33)
• "Colston Loveland just continues to, every time he gets chances, he's delivering for them. Tough matchup coming up, but still young player on the rise." — Jamey (12:17)

Timestamps for Major Segments

• (01:38) Episode start, week context
• (02:23) Waiver wire overview, RBs discussed
• (03:40, 04:20) Devin Neal segment (matchups, concerns)
• (07:45) Quarterbach streamers
• (08:49) Deeper RB stash names
• (09:33) WR and TE breakdowns
• (11:21) Under-the-radar WRs/Dortch/Slayton
• (12:17) Tight Ends in depth
• (14:07) DST and kicker streamers

Summary Takeaway

No set-and-forget waiver adds this week, but listeners are given a clear set of actionable names for all positions, with context on schedules, recent usage, and injury fallout. The episode is brisk, lively, and provides concise, position-by-position breakdowns quintessential for fantasy managers trying to stay one step ahead in the run-up to the playoffs.