FantasyPros – Fantasy Football Podcast

Episode: 5 Players To Stash Ahead of Week 3 (Ep. 1722)

Host: Lucas Wentzel
Date: September 20, 2025

Overview

This episode of the FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast, hosted by Lucas Wentzel, delivers key strategies for fantasy managers looking to stay ahead in their leagues. The focus is on identifying five undervalued or under-rostered players ("waiver wire stashes") to snag before Week 3’s waiver run, analyzing each player's recent usage, long-term potential, and likelihood of breaking out before the rest of your league notices.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Blake Corum – RB, Los Angeles Rams

[01:08 – 03:14]

• Rostered In: 22% of leagues
• Recent Performance: Scored his first career touchdown on a one-yard rush vs. the Titans.
• Snap Increase: Went from 10 to 18 snaps in Week 2.
• Coaching Shift: Sean McVay expressed intent to use multiple running backs more this season, echoing Liam Cohen’s approach in Tampa Bay last year.
• Comparison to Kyren Williams: Corum now has as many 10+ yard runs as Williams this year, despite 29 fewer attempts.
• Recommendation: “I’m not telling you that Blake Corum is going to steal this backfield from Kyren Williams, but many this offseason were worried about this exact scenario. If Kyren struggles to create explosives for this offense again, there’s a very real chance Sean McVay starts to look elsewhere.” – Lucas ([02:50])
• Action: Strong bench stash in case Williams’ inefficiency continues.

2. Woody Marks – RB, Houston Texans

[03:15 – 05:08]

• Rostered In: 17% of leagues
• Emerging Role: Started to out-snap Daria Ogunbowale and made a significant play with a 37-yard reception against the Buccaneers.
• Receiving Specialist: Holds collegiate records at Mississippi State for receptions and receiving yards by a RB (1,225 yards, 216 catches).
• Nick Chubb’s Status: At age 29 with two major knee injuries, Chubb is unlikely to be the long-term workhorse.
• Draft Capital: Texans traded up to draft Marks (#116 overall with a future 3rd rounder), indicating investment in his development.
• Quote: “All it’s going to take is one standout game from Woody Marks before your league mates realize they need to have him on their roster. So let’s beat them to the breakout and stash him at the end of your bench.” – Lucas ([04:45])
• Action: Add Marks before a breakout puts him on everyone’s radar.

3. Kyle Monangai – RB, Chicago Bears

[05:09 – 06:58]

• Rostered In: 13% of leagues
• Week 1 vs. Week 2 Usage: In Week 1, DeAndre Swift monopolized carries, but after a poor run success rate, coach Ben Johnson adjusted to give Monangai more opportunities in Week 2.
• Snap Shares: Played 28 snaps to Swift’s 39; nearly matched routes run; 9 touches to Swift’s 14.
• Swift’s Setback: Despite a touchdown run, Swift fumbled, shifting momentum and possibly opening the door for Monangai.
• Scheme Fit: Split usage mirrors typical Ben Johnson RB committees.
• Quote: “If [Monangai] continues to get eight to twelve opportunities per game, the touchdowns will come, and once they do, that’s when your league mates will start noticing.” – Lucas ([06:42])
• Action: Stash as a potential flex, especially if you have room.

4. Jalen Coker – WR, Carolina Panthers (IR)

[06:59 – 08:16]

• Rostered In: 12% of leagues
• Team Need: Panthers’ passing attack lacks firepower; current receivers (e.g., Xavier Legette) underwhelming.
• Injury Status: On IR with a quad strain, but nearing return in the next 2–3 weeks.
• Slot Specialist: Ran 2.65 yards/route from the slot last season (7th best in league on 20+ targets).
• Advanced Metrics: Reception Perception shows Coker’s 70+% success rate vs. press and zone coverage, impressive even against man.
• Quote: “I firmly believe Coker is worth stashing two to three weeks before his return because once we’re knocking on the door, people will realize he’s a player worth rostering and it’ll be too late by then.” – Lucas ([08:10])
• Action: Grab now before his return window opens and he’s scooped up universally.

5. Diami Brown – WR, Jacksonville Jaguars

[08:17 – 09:16]

• Rostered In: 11% of leagues
• Production: Leads the Jaguars in receiving yards, second in receptions, and already has a touchdown.
• Usage: Has run a route on 84.7% of Trevor Lawrence’s dropbacks; benefits from Travis Hunter’s two-way role and injuries in the secondary forcing Hunter to play defense.
• Coach’s Pick: Hand-selected by OC Liam Cohen to fill the perimeter WR role.
• Quote: “Brown currently leads all Jaguars in receiving yards… If this offense starts to turn its wheels under Trevor Lawrence, we could be looking at Diami Brown as a flex play more often than we actually realize.” – Lucas ([08:57])
• Action: Deep league flex candidate if Jaguars offense heats up.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• General Stashing Philosophy:
  “Today we are going to make you a better fantasy football manager by keeping you two to three steps ahead of your league mates on the waiver wire.” – Lucas ([00:35])

• On the Importance of Early Moves:
  “Go sprint to your waiver wire like right now and make sure these guys are available in your league and put them at the end of your bench.” – Lucas ([09:18])

Important Timestamps

• [00:35] – Lucas introduces the 5-player stash segment and philosophy.
• [01:08] – Start of analysis on Blake Corum.
• [03:15] – Transition to Woody Marks.
• [05:09] – Discussion on Kyle Monangai.
• [06:59] – Jalen Coker’s stash appeal.
• [08:17] – Diami Brown’s upside explained.
• [09:18] – Closing advice for managers to grab these stashes now.

Language & Tone

Lucas blends actionable, stat-based analysis with urgency and enthusiasm, urging managers to “read the tea leaves” and outmaneuver their league mates by acting early on these undervalued prospects.

Summary

Lucas Wentzel arms listeners with a practical, high-upside stash list to help fantasy managers anticipate breakout performances and maximize the value of their roster spots. By focusing on players barely rostered but positioned for major roles given injury risk or coaching changes, Lucas delivers an edge for hyper-competitive leagues, reinforcing the FantasyPros mission to help you win your league by staying proactive, not reactive.