Fantasy Football Today — Waiver Wire! Trey Benson (Obviously), Elic Ayomanor, Hunter Henry & Many More

September 23, 2025 | Hosts: Adam Aizer, Dave Richard, Jamie Eisenberg

Episode Overview

This week’s episode dives deep into the Week 4 waiver wire, ranking must-add players—especially running back Trey Benson—and key streamer options at every position. The hosts also debate the value, upside, and longevity of wideouts like Elic Ayomanor (Tennessee), Trey Tucker (Las Vegas), and highlight Hunter Henry as a tight end target. Along the way, they address free agent FAAB spending strategies, Superflex depth, and important injury updates, all with their signature camaraderie and insightful banter.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Opening Reactions & Close Calls (00:21–01:57)

• Week 3 delivered a slate of tight fantasy matchups; Adam and Dave share their narrowest victories (Dave’s margin: 0.04 points!).
• The stakes already feel high as rosters are battered with injuries and bye weeks loom.

Top Waiver Wire Priorities (02:18–04:07)

• Jamie’s Top 3:
  1. Elic Ayomanor (WR, TEN)
  2. Trey Tucker (WR, LV)
  3. Hunter Henry (TE, NE)
• Dave’s Top 3:
  1. Elic Ayomanor
  2. Trey Tucker
  3. Rashid Shaheed (WR, NO)
  • Both agree that if Trey Benson (RB, TB) is somehow available, he’s the unquestioned #1 priority.

Shallow League “Must Adds” (05:05–06:03)

• Names who should be rostered in almost all leagues:
  • Chris Godwin (WR, TB)
  • Jordan Addison (WR, MIN)
  • Jake Ferguson (TE, DAL)
• Jamie: “Ferguson should have been [rostered] from the start of the season. So after what he's done so far, 100. Godwin, yes. And Addison, yes.” (05:46)

Deep Dive: Elic Ayomanor & Trey Tucker Outlook (06:18–10:02)

• Ayomanor: Seen as more of a long-term stash; high volume, strong rapport with his rookie QB in Tennessee.
  • Dave: “He’s a solid receiver… Tennessee is going to be throwing in a bunch of games. Calvin Ridley hasn’t done bupkis.” (06:24)
• Tucker: Short-term riser and streaming candidate, especially with the Bears matchup looming; possible fade if track record doesn’t improve.
  • Jamie: “These are not guys you spend a lot of fab on... take chances on to see what develops.” (07:49)

Injury-Related Trends Affecting Waiver Targets (10:02–10:38)

• Trey Tucker’s increased role is partially due to Brock Bowers’ injury; Adam and Jamie elaborate on changing target shares.

FAAB Spending Strategy (13:47–14:17)

• Trey Benson: “This is the type of player who is going from waiver wire to your starting lineup,” says Dave. “So spend it.” (13:53)
• On others: single-digit FAAB only.

Superflex & Deep Bench Targets (14:17–16:58)

• Advice to prioritize backup QBs with possible starting stints, citing recent chaos at several NFL starting spots.
• Jamie: “If you think your quarterback situation is unsettled, then go get one of these guys because it could turn into a Wally Pip…” (14:54)

Handcuffs & “Lottery Ticket” RBs (16:11–18:07)

• Dave and Jamie recommend prioritizing high-upside RB handcuffs (e.g., Brian Robinson Jr., Tyler Allgeier, Blake Corum) over speculative WRs in FAAB allocation.

Quick Hitter: Streaming Defenses (35:05–36:48)

• Jamie’s streamers:
  • Chargers (vs. Giants)
  • Commanders (vs. Atlanta)
  • Lions (two-week play; vs. Browns & at Bengals)
  • Seattle DST: “18 or more fantasy points in each of their past two games…” (36:52)

Waiver Wire Position-by-Position

Quarterbacks (24:43–26:21)

• Several solid options, little need to spend big.
• Jamie’s Top 3:
  1. Marcus Mariota (Commanders, if starting)
  2. Geno Smith (SEA)
  3. Carson Wentz (Vikings)
  • Jamie: “I would start both of them over Patrick Mahomes this week.” (25:44)

Running Backs (26:30–29:29)

• Non-Benson Priorities:
  • Woody Marks (HOU; rising snap share with Nick Chubb fading)
  • Tyjae Spears (TEN)
  • Chris Rodriguez/Jeremy McNichols (Washington; backfield murky)
• Deep stashes: Ollie Gordon, Blake Corum (injury away from top-20 value).

Wide Receivers (29:48–32:47)

• Top Adds:
  • Elic Ayomanor
  • Trey Tucker
  • Rashid Shaheed (if you need a big-play flex)
  • Luther Burden, Jalen Coker, Tori Horton, Taekwond Thornton, Don’Tavian Wicks (all stashable in deep formats)
• Jamie: “Wide receiver has been beat up more than running back at this point… good to have some of these players on your bench if you can.” (31:48)

Tight Ends (32:51–34:29)

• Dave’s Adds:
  1. Hunter Henry
  2. Harold Fannin Jr.
  3. Brenton Strange
  4. Cade Otton (if TB pass-catchers remain out; high snap share but few actual targets)
• Notable: “Hunter Henry's first at tight end. 7.3 targets per game… seems to have that connection with Drake May going right now.” (32:55)

DST Streamers (35:05–36:48)

• Best Week 4 Options: Chargers, Commanders, Lions, Seahawks (Seattle is DST1 so far in FFT leagues).
• “Do you consider [Seahawks] one of the true must-roster DSTs?” (36:48)

Kickers (37:30–37:44)

• Jamie’s Picks: Josh Carty (Stanford, vs. IND); Will Reichard (AL, vs. PIT); Jason Myers (SEA, vs. ARI).

Notable Injury & News Updates (19:38–24:43)

• CD Lamb: High ankle sprain, out 2–4 weeks; could go on IR.
• Mike Evans: Day-to-day; more clarity coming soon.
• RBs: Najee Harris, James Conner—both out for the season.
• QB Swaps: Carson Wentz starts for Vikings (vs. PIT), Mariota could start for ATL.
• Other: Nick Bosa (49ers) out for season, affecting SF defense; Lane Johnson (PHI) expects to play.

Notable Quotes & Fun Moments

• On Trey Benson:
  Dave: “The first thing you should do when you wake up is check if Trey Benson is available… spend the fab, do what you have to do.” (03:18–03:32)
• On fab budgets (Benson):
  Dave: “Maybe save 5 or 6%, but this is the type of player who is going from waiver wire to your starting lineup, with no benching in the foreseeable future. So spend it.” (13:53–14:10)
• On I.O. Manor’s appeal:
  Dave: “He’s a solid receiver who’s getting a lot of playing time and scoring some touchdowns for Tennessee…potentially the best pass-catcher for the Titans.” (06:24)
• Basketball interlude:
  Hosts debate the “best windmill dunker of all time,” with mentions of “Nick” and Sean Kemp. (04:48–05:06)

Shallow & Deep League Coverage (39:10–46:20)

• Shallow: Brock Purdy, Justin Fields, Godwin, Jennings, Jake Ferguson, Juwan Johnson, and Dallas Goedert should all be 100% rostered.
• Deep: Look to Carson Wentz, Sam Darnold, Kirk Cousins, Woody Marks, Commanders RBs (Rodriguez, McNichols), Miles Sanders, Jalen Coker, Sterling Shepard, Hunter Renfrow, Parker Washington.

Detroit vs. Baltimore Recap & Takeaways (46:20–52:54)

• Lions: Montgomery, Gibbs dominate; Jameson Williams used just as a “clear-out guy” (deep routes, low consistency). Adam: “It doesn’t work, you cannot have a consistent WR whose average route depth [is that high].” (48:44)
• Laporta concerns: Fewer targets. Dave: “Do we also have a Sam Laporta problem?” (49:24)
• Ravens: Lamar is a fantasy cheat code; Derrick Henry’s production a concern amidst offensive struggles.

Drop-O-Meter & Closing Waiver Thoughts (52:54–70:00)

• Series of “Drop or Hold?” calls for major names (Keon Coleman, Khalil Shakir, Dylan Sampson, Calvin Ridley, Pacheco, Marquise Brown, Dak Prescott, Kyler Murray, etc.)
• Consensus: Hold Ridley, Kyler, most handcuff RBs; drop Dylan Sampson, move on from struggling single-use RBs.
• Acknowledgment most managers should only FAAB heavily for Benson; target commandos RB handcuffs, top tight ends, and exploit upcoming DST schedules for churn.
• Adam: “We mentioned so many wide receivers—tight ends, Juwan Johnson still available in 18% of CBS leagues. How do you feel about Dalton Kincaid?” (66:23)

Memorable Moments & Speaker Tone

• Humorous banter: Multiple segments riff on basketball, Venmo bets, “clear-out” receiver roles, and the existential anguish of streaming both RBs and DSTs.
• Classic FFT tone: Fast-paced, a bit irreverent, heavy on actionable advice.

Dave (03:18): “The first thing you do and you should have done when you woke up this morning was check to see if Trey Benson was available.”

Jamie (25:44): “I would start both [Mariota and Geno Smith] over Patrick Mahomes this week.”

Adam (48:44): “You cannot have a consistent wide receiver whose average route depth is [that high]… it's a big change for Jameson Williams and it's only gotten worse every week.”

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Segment/Topic | Timestamp | |-------------------------------------------|-------------| | Waiver Wire top 3 priorities | 02:18–04:07 | | Shallow league must-adds & windmill banter| 04:48–06:03 | | Ayomanor & Tucker outlook | 06:18–10:02 | | FAAB advice: Benson vs. others | 13:47–14:17 | | DEEP/superflex RB & handcuff strategy | 16:11–18:07 | | Major Injury & News rundown | 19:38–24:43 | | QB streaming/weekly rankings | 24:43–26:21 | | Running Back landscape | 26:30–29:29 | | Wide Receivers review/stash targets | 29:48–32:47 | | Tight Ends beyond Henry | 32:51–34:29 | | Streaming DSTs & Seahawks case | 35:05–36:48 | | Shallow & deep league pools | 39:10–46:20 | | Detroit vs. Baltimore breakdown | 46:20–52:54 | | Drop-O-Meter, final waiver nuggets | 52:54–70:00 |

Final Takeaways

• Trey Benson is a league-winner caliber add if available; spend major FAAB.
• Elic Ayomanor offers long-term WR upside, Trey Tucker a short-term spike.
• Handcuffs (RBs): Secure now before injuries strike.
• Hunter Henry is a trustworthy TE1, especially in PPR.
• Spend cautiously on FAAB outside of obvious home-run pickups.
• Exploit matchups for streaming defenses and QBs; pay special attention to DST schedules.
• Prepare for bye weeks, stash high-upside players, and keep reacting to NFL injury chaos.