Fantasy Football Today: FFT Express - EARLY Week 15 Waiver Wire Targets!

Date: December 8, 2025
Hosts: Adam Aizer (A), Jamey Eisenberg (C)

Episode Overview

In this Week 15 Express edition, Adam Aizer and Jamey Eisenberg break down the most impactful waiver wire targets for the fantasy football playoffs, focusing on emerging running backs, quarterback conundrums, wide receiver sleepers, and high-upside streamers at tight end and D/ST. With no teams on bye and the fantasy postseason officially underway, the hosts help managers set priorities and navigate tricky injury situations.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Running Back Priorities (02:16–06:17)

• Jalen Wright (Miami Dolphins) is the top waiver priority, especially with Devon Achane's injury uncertainty.
  • Jamey: "I think you gotta put [Jalen] as the top priority...That's a league-winning type of player." (02:39)
  • Adam and Jamey caution to monitor Devon Achane's updates before spending top waiver priority.
• Ali Gordon (Miami Dolphins) is also worth a speculative add, particularly for potential goal-line work.
• Devin Singletary (New York Giants) could start if Tyrone Tracy remains injured; he’s involved in the passing game and may be preferred due to pass protection skills.
• Blake Corum (Los Angeles Rams): Regular, limited workload, but has scored in consecutive games. Possible upside if Kyren Williams were to get hurt; possible touchdown vulture in blowouts.
  • Jamey: "He's basically been seven plus carries for about seven, eight weeks now... there's a chance if Kyren Williams goes down, this is a league-winning guy." (03:56)
• Dylan Sampson (Cleveland Browns): Used more as a pass-catcher. Production increased with coaching changes and usage by the new play-caller.
• High-upside handcuffs: Ray Davis, Malik Davis, Brian Robinson Jr. (51% rostered), and Emmanuel Wilson (60% rostered) all worth roster spots in case of injury to the starters in their respective teams.

Quarterback Waiver Targets (07:24–10:27)

• Jacoby Brissett (Arizona Cardinals): Decent recent streamer, but faces the tough Houston defense in Week 15.
  • Adam: "Houston is just different. You saw what they've done to Josh Allen...they are just destroying quarterbacks." (07:35)
• Top adds:
  • Marcus Mariota (Atlanta Falcons, at Giants): Preferred streamer for the week.
    • Jamey: "Mario is number one for me." (08:56)
  • C.J. Stroud (Houston Texans, vs Cardinals): Lined up for a bounce-back game against vulnerable defense.
• Other options (ranking after Brissett):
  • Tyler Shuck (Chicago Bears): Three of his last four games over 20 fantasy points; faces the Panthers.
  • Deeper/superflex stashes: Sanders, Aaron Rodgers, J.J. McCarthy, Riley Leonard, Kenny Pickett, Brady Cook (monitor injuries to starters in each case).
• Context notes: Jayden Daniels injury status shakes up Washington’s QB situation; uncertainty in Jets’ and Colts’ quarterback rooms with returning/injured starters.

Wide Receiver Pickups (10:53–11:42)

• Luther Burden (Missouri Tigers) is the top WR add for Week 15 due to opportunity. Solid game last week, more upside possible.
  • Jamey: "Luther Burden for me is number one. I think just opportunity is pretty obvious here." (10:57)
• Jaden Reed (Green Bay Packers): Second pick, hoping for increased involvement from Jordan Love.
• Other leads:
  • Chimere Dike (3rd)
  • Pat Bryant (4th)
  • Adonai Mitchell (Colts) – still offers upside, especially if Taylor returns.
  • Devon Bailey (Saints) – could benefit if passing volume increases.
• Notable add: Ryan Flournoy (Cowboys) if CeeDee Lamb is out (added at end, with name pronunciation correction).

Tight End Streamers (11:52–12:28)

• Options mentioned:
  • Dalton Kincaid (Buffalo Bills)—“shadow league” option.
  • Hunter Henry (Patriots)
  • Darren Waller (Giants)
  • Kyle Pitts (Falcons)
  • Noah Fant (Seahawks)
  • Juwan Johnson (Saints)
  • Brenton Strange (Jaguars)
  • Isaiah Likely (Ravens)—“Much more involved the last two weeks.”
  • Colston Loveland (Michigan)
  • Dalton Schultz (Texans)—worth sticking with despite recent struggles.
  • Theo Johnson (Penn State)
  • Colby Parkinson (Seahawks)—another TD last week.
• Jamey: "Tight end has a lot of guys in the shadow leagues...we're gonna have some fun talking about that." (11:52)

D/ST Streamers and Playoff Rakings (12:30–13:13)

• Top Week 15/16 D/ST targets:
  • 49ers (vs Titans)
  • Jaguars (vs Jets—potentially starting a third-string QB)
  • Bears (vs Browns)—“Bears have been very good at taking the ball away.”
  • Cowboys (vs Vikings, J.J. McCarthy)—Adam and Jamey are nervous if you have to start Dak against the Vikings.
  • Vikings (vs Cowboys)—Vikings’ pass defense is trending up.
• Memorable banter:
  • Adam: “Oh, my gosh. To have to... Oh Dak in the first round of the playoffs against this defense. Oh my gosh.” (13:04)
  • Jamey: “It’s very scary. It’s fun, though. This is what makes fantasy fun.” (13:15)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Top Waiver Take:
  • Jamey: "We're looking for league winners right now and that's a league-winning type of player [Jalen Wright]." (02:39)
• Risk of Waiver Priorities:
  • Adam: "It's going to be a tough call for fantasy managers because you don't want to spend that priority on a guy who's not going to do anything for you." (03:22)
• QB Reality Check:
  • Adam: "Houston is just different...they are just destroying quarterbacks at this point." (07:35)
• Playoff Nerves:
  • Adam (on Dak vs Vikings): “Oh, my gosh. To have to... Oh Dak in the first round of the playoffs against this defense. Oh my gosh.” (13:04)
• Wideout Clarification:
  • Jamey: “Oh, you know which receptor I forgot? Ryan Flournoy, in case CeeDee Lamb is out.” (13:19)
  • Adam: “Apparently it’s Flannoy without the R...I got a little flack from the audience. Well, helpful suggestions from the audience. Thank you for that.” (13:27)

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Segment | Start Time | |-----------------------------------|------------| | Intro/Waiver Wire Start | 02:05 | | Priority RB Discussion | 02:36 | | RB Deep Cuts & Handcuffs | 03:56 | | QB Waiver Wire Targets | 07:24 | | Wide Receiver Adds | 10:53 | | Tight End Streamers | 11:52 | | D/ST Recommendations | 12:30 | | Closing thoughts & corrections | 13:19 |

Summary

This episode cuts straight to actionable advice for fantasy football managers facing playoff pressure, providing a prioritized list of waiver targets across key positions and rich context on injuries and usage trends. Jamey Eisenberg’s deep analysis and Adam Aizer’s quickfire questions make for a strategic, rapid-fire listening experience—perfect for those needing to set waivers or lineups on short notice.