Fantasy Footballers Podcast: Week 14 Waivers & Streamers + Boom/Bust Pickups

Date: December 2, 2025
Hosts: Andy Holloway, Jason Moore, Mike ‘The Fantasy Hitman’ Wright

Episode Overview

This episode is all about navigating the most critical waiver wire pickups and streaming options for Week 14—the final regular season week in most fantasy football leagues. The trio brings their sharp analysis (and trademark humor) to the table, offering immediate and playoff-focused advice on running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, defenses, and quarterbacks. The crew emphasizes how roster needs and league context (spot start vs. playoff stash) should dictate waiver strategies, highlights recent game news, and breaks down notable boom/bust candidates to either claim or drop.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Week 14 Waivers: High Stakes and Unpredictability

• Roster Management Is Key:

  • With crucial byes for top offenses (49ers, Giants, Panthers, Patriots), the hosts stress the importance of building depth, making situational moves, and nailing those spot starts or playoff stashes.
  • “It is… this is the time of year. I’ll say this… what do you need? Spot start for this week or a playoff stash? That really defines how I would order some of these players.” – Andy Holloway [22:57]

• The Charity of the Fantasy Gods—Narrow Wins:

  • Mike recounts a razor-thin fantasy win, reminding listeners to remember their lucky breaks, not just heartbreaking losses.
  • “You did not fall.” – Andy [03:53]
  • “I was just like, so unbelievable that it worked out.” – Andy [04:50]

2. Running Back Waivers: Injury Fallout & Opportunity

Main Targets & Injury Updates

• Devin Singletary (Houston):
  • Benefiting from Tyrone Tracy's injury, he’s a top pickup (especially post-bye for playoff use). “If you don’t need it this week, he is high on the list.” – Andy [26:54]
• Chris Rodriguez, Jordan Mason:
  • Spot starts depending on injury news—Rodriguez if Jaden Daniels returns, Mason if Aaron Jones sits.
    • “If Aaron Jones misses this week… I would rather have Jordan Mason ahead of Chris [Rodriguez].” – Mike [25:38]
• Bam Knight:
  • Sneaky value with potential for more work due to injuries on his team. “He’s pretty valuable, but I put him behind Rodriguez and Mason…” – Andy [28:57]
• Kyle Monangai:
  • Another 130-yard game—should be rostered, but stripes a tougher Week 14 matchup.
• Backup Flex Options:
  • Tyler Allgeier, Bash Altuton, Blake Corum, Chuba, among others; discussed according to goal-line roles and injury handcuffs.

3. Wide Receivers: Emerging Stars & Playoff Punch

• Jakeem TisLa (Detroit):

  • If Amon-Ra St. Brown misses Thursday, TisLa becomes a high-upside, boom/bust spot start.
    • “If you need a start right now and a rookie… he is very high for me.” – Mike [34:15]

• Don’Tavian Wicks (Green Bay):

  • Strong Week 13 with 6/94/2; has potential spot start value if Jaden Reed sits.

• Jaden Higgins (Houston), Adonai Mitchell (Jets):

  • Both trending up; Higgins as a playoff stash, Mitchell as a PPR play. “Mitchell is much more explosive. You’re going to get the higher upside situation. The PPR play is Metchy, both of them.” – Andy [36:27]

• Kayshon Boutte (New England):

  • Still under 50% rostered, remains a high-upside stash for the stretch.

• Devaughn Vail (Saints):

  • Surprising production, especially in PPR; Saints have shown commitment based on draft/capital and recent usage.

• Drop Candidates:

  • Xavier Worthy, Ricky Pearsall: Both can be let go for playoff defenses or insurance backs, their week-winning upside outweighed by their inconsistency.

4. Tight Ends: Playoff Dreamers & Stashes

• Britain Strange (Jacksonville):
  • Trending up in usage but competition for targets could cap ceiling.
• Darren Waller (Miami):
  • Back from injury; favorable playoff schedule and clear need in the offense.
    • “When we saw him earlier this season, he was really involved… I want to take the shot.” – Mike [45:31]
• Harold Fannin (Tennessee), Colston Loveland (Chicago):
  • Deep leagues only, with Fannin more promising for current usage and Loveland a watch-list prospect.

5. Streaming Defenses: Planning Ahead for Playoff Success

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers:

  • “Tampa Bay is my favorite one to pick up… it’s the only team I can see with four plus matchups in a row.” – Andy [48:26]
  • Play New Orleans, Atlanta, Carolina, and Miami over Weeks 14-17.

• New Orleans Saints:

  • Also highly recommended—good playoff matchups, solid at home, and appear to be rounding into form. [48:33–48:59]

• Other Mentions:

  • Miami (vs. NYJ/PIT), Dallas (vs. MIN), Buffalo (vs. CLE), Chiefs (vs. TEN), Giants (vs. MIN)—each has at least 1 juicy spot.

6. Streamer Quarterbacks: Best Week 14 Options

• Jared Goff (Detroit):

  • Consensus elite streamer at home vs. Dallas.
    • “It really can’t go wrong for Jared Goff. He’s at home facing Dallas… It’s the highest over/under of the week.” – Andy [51:57]

• Jacoby Brissett (Houston):

  • Flying under the radar but offers huge passing volume; streamed for yards/TDs with risk of turnovers.
    • “Jacoby Brissett plays the Rams... 46 pass attempts. 296 yards passing... two touchdowns.” – Andy [52:54]

• Trevor Lawrence (Jacksonville):

  • Quietly consistent, faces an Indy defense that struggles against the pass.
    • “He’s quietly been a top 12 quarterback in four of the last five weeks…” – Jason [53:32]

• Tyler Shough (New Orleans):

  • Rushing floor, streamable if desperate, good for owners stuck post-injury or with Week 14 byes.

7. Key Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Fantasy Luck:
  • “So important for you to remember moments like this. Because these are the ones fantasy players forget... They only remember the devastating.” – Andy [02:50]
• Mike’s Fantasy Fortunes:
  • “Life owes me this right now, guys... summer was rough.” – Mike [16:32]
• ‘Ty goes to the awesome’:
  • Debating a divisive replay, the crew votes entertainment over strict interpretation.
    • “Like when you do something awesome that’s so debatable… Ty goes to the cool.” – Mike [13:06]
    • “Ty goes to the awesome.” – Andy [13:14]
• Fantasy Waiver Perspective:
  • “Do you need something right now, or do you need…? He’s a good stash for later if you’re pretty set.” – Jason, on wideouts [37:50]
• On Defense Prioritization:
  • “This is the time of year where you need to be 100%. I would much rather roster a defense I know I’m going to play two weeks from now in the playoffs…” – Mike [47:08]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Chopped League Humiliation & Megalodon Winners: 05:25–07:15
• Injury & News Roundup: 13:30–19:36
• RB Waivers (Spot Starts/Playoffs): 22:33–30:17
• WR Waivers (Amon-Ra injury, Boom/Bust): 32:12–39:01
• Tight End Playoff Stashes: 43:34–46:33
• Defensive Streams (Playoff Weeks Outline): 46:40–51:18
• QB Streamers and Projections: 51:23–56:56
• Drop Candidates Discussed: 39:07–41:25, 57:00

Tone & Style

The hosts maintain their signature blend of sharp fantasy football intelligence, candid banter, and reassuring camaraderie. “We all want Jackson Dart to be great… we want a great NFL product. And you will take that away from us if you don’t protect yourself at least a little bit.” – Jason [11:08]

They combine data-driven analysis with relatable emotional moments, helping listeners make informed choices—without losing sight of the fun.

Recommendations Summary

• RB: Prioritize Singletary (long-term/playoffs), Mason/Rodriguez (spot starts), Bam Knight/Chuba (speculative).
• WR: Stream TisLa if Amon-Ra sits, stash Higgins/Boutte, drop Worthy/Pearsall if running short on roster space.
• TE: If desperate, grab Waller, Strange, or Fannin as post-hype stashes with upside.
• DST: Stash Bucs, Saints, Miami, and target matchups now for playoff weeks (14–17).
• QB: Goff is the top streamer, Brissett/ Lawrence/ Shough are high-volume or safe-floor backup options.