The Ringer Fantasy Football Show: "Season-on-the-Line Week 14 Waivers" (Dec 2, 2025)

Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, Craig Horlbeck
Episode Focus: Essential Week 14 fantasy football waiver wire picks for season-on-the-line matchups, with deep discussion, notable trivia, and classic Ringer banter.

Episode Overview

This episode centers on must-add waiver wire targets for Week 14—the final week of the fantasy football regular season—in a make-or-break stretch for fantasy managers. The hosts break down running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, streaming QBs, defenses, and playoff stashes, offering sharp analysis and plenty of signature Ringer humor. Trivia, movie tangents, and animal stories round out the show’s relaxed, accessible tone.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Running Backs: Week 14 Priority Adds

• Top Pick: Chris Rodriguez (Commanders)
  • Craig: “He is a starting running back that is still available on the majority of waivers right now…he runs really hard. He’s basically just go forward and hit people very hard and hopefully get into the end zone.” [03:57]
  • DK: “I don’t think Chris Rodriguez is that good…they’re playing Minnesota who is tricky defensively…but if you’re gonna go for guys who you know will probably touch the ball 10+ times, I guess it’s probably Chris Rodriguez.” [04:26-05:12]
  • Heifetz: “If my entire season came down to it, I’d probably play Chris Rodriguez. However…the fact that Kyren Williams has an ankle injury, part of me does want to just add Blake Corum…” [05:34]
• Blake Corum (Rams)
  • High-upside handcuff if Kyren Williams misses time. Strong playoff stash over Rodriguez if you've already clinched the postseason.
  • DK: “If Kyren Williams misses time, Corum is an honest winner.” [09:59]
• Other RBs:
  • Bam Knight (Cardinals) — Volume if Benson/DeMercado remain out. [10:23]
  • Devin Neal (Saints) — Deep-league play for Week 14. [10:53]
  • Stash Candidates/Long-Term:
    • Keaton Mitchell (Ravens), Kamani Vidal (Falcons), Ray Davis (Bills). [11:34-12:50]
• Reaction to Injury News:
  • Heifetz (after recording): “If Tyrone Tracy is out for an extended period…we would definitely, definitely advise adding Devin Singletary.” [12:52]

2. Wide Receivers: Week 14 Priorities & Stashes

• Week 14 Plug-In Options:
  • Jaden Higgins (Texans): Consistent targets, stable floor. [13:40]
  • AD Mitchell (Jets): High-volume, big-play upside (wildly volatile). [14:25-15:25]
    • Heifetz: “They’ve made a decision. When they traded for Mitchell, they’re gonna see if he’s that guy…he gets open.” [15:44]
  • Dontayvion Wicks (Packers):
    • DK: “I’m betting on Jordan Love and Matt LaFleur vs. Tyler Shuck throwing to Devon Vale.” [19:53]
  • Devon Vale (Saints): Galaxy-brain play, emerging as Saints’ No. 2 WR.
  • Isaac Teszla (Lions): Big-play ability if Amon-Ra St. Brown sits; risky. [20:46]
• Stash Options:
  • Jaden Reed (Packers): If healthy, “man among boys.”
  • Mike Evans (Buccaneers): IR stash.
  • Jalen Coker (Panthers): Good player, on bye this week.
  • Heifetz: “Just add Jalen Coker if you need a receiver, I think he’s just better.” [23:52]

3. Tight Ends: Waiver Options

• Top Add: Brenton Strange (Jaguars)
  • Craig (making a pun): “Go out there and get some Strange…Strange refers to ass, or in general just women.” [25:04 & 25:22]
  • DK/Heifetz agree due to role/volume, especially with injuries to Jags’ receivers. [26:13]
• Other Considerations:
  • Darren Waller (Dolphins): “All he does is score touchdowns. Miami is the pass-it-to-the-Italians offense, and I think Darren Waller is an honorary Italian.” [31:33]
  • Isaiah Likely (Ravens): “95 yards last week, should have had a touchdown…” [32:52]
  • AJ Barner (Seahawks): 10-catch game recently; deeper leagues. [33:33]

4. Quarterbacks: Streamers for Week 14

• Preferred: Trevor Lawrence (Jaguars)
  • Mobility and upside if available. [44:52]
• Backup Plans:
  • Trey Lance (Chargers): Insurance if Herbert can’t go, “can totally get you…an ugly 16 points.” [45:09]
  • Tyrod Taylor (Jets): “He ran for 40+ yards and a touchdown…He is faster than most NFL quarterbacks.” [45:25]
• Heifetz on Herbert’s injury: “I think Jim Harbaugh would rather change the entire offense to have Justin Herbert play than try to have Trey Lance play.” [45:52]

5. Defenses: Week 14 and Playoff Stashes

• This Week:
  • Browns vs. Titans: “Opportunity of a lifetime. Miles Garrett…could break the sack record.” [46:54]
  • Eagles vs. Chargers: If facing Trey Lance. [47:04]
  • Colts vs. Jaguars: “Trevor Lawrence can do great for fantasy but still throw a pick six.” [47:12]
• Playoff-Ready Stashes (Weeks 15-17):
  • 49ers (vs. Titans), Eagles (vs. Raiders), Cowboys (vs. Vikings), Bears (vs. Browns), Chiefs (vs. Titans), Steelers (vs. Browns).
  • Heifetz: “I would just spam and target all the guys that are playing this team (Browns with Shador Sanders, Cam Ward, JJ McCarthy).” [48:29]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Fantasy Analysis & Fun Banter

• Craig (joking about insurance): “Is this why they charge so much for like 21-year-olds to get car insurance—’cause they drive like Jackson Dart runs?” [00:57]
• DK (lamenting RB waivers): “I’m nervous for whoever gets last in this trivia because there’s no good options after these two.” [06:33]
• Heifetz (on unpredictable playoffs heroes): “These are the people that decide your title sometimes. Every now and then, Jerick McKinnon, people like that…” [11:35]
• DK (on picking a Jets receiver): “If I go down, not betting on the Jets, I’m okay with that.” [14:25]
• Trivial revelation: “I feel so stupid thinking they were going to win this game.” [31:48]

Weekly Trivia Showdown

• [07:30] Showdown Time: Rebranded segment (via listener email) for trivia tiebreakers: “It’s the Chris Rodriguez showdown time.”

• [08:40] Elementary math trivia: “How many times did my class say 6, 7 today?”

  • Heifetz: 48, Craig: 41, DK: 23. The answer? 72.
  • DK: “Get out of here. What is happening to the generation below us?” [08:44]

• [17:22] "Ted" Movie Names Trivia: “How many white trash names did Mark Wahlberg say?”

  • Answer: 45.
  • DK (after winning): “I needed that.” [18:29]

• [29:23] Alaska Sun Trivia: “In Utqiaġvik, AK, sun downed Nov 18—when does it return?”

  • Answer: Jan 22 (65 days of darkness).

Offbeat Tangents & Memorable Exchanges

• Stock Market Joke:
  • Craig: “I just went to the stock market and I picked up some stocks.” [24:27]
• Necklace/Lace etymology confusion, earring epiphany:
  • Heifetz: “It’s his earring. Oh my god, that’s why they call it that. Earrings.” [27:35]
• Pet Hyena, Teddy Roosevelt:
  • “Teddy Roosevelt's hyena was named Bill.” [52:54]
• Pet raccoon and animal stories:
  • Craig: “Squirrels too, these days…city squirrels, they don’t give a shit.” [60:51]
  • DK (wild raccoon chase in-laws story): “We woke up in the morning and there were raccoon and cat prints all over the house…” [62:16]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [03:49] RB Top Waiver Picks
• [13:29] WR Waiver Breakdown
• [24:44] Tight End Discussion
• [44:52] Quarterback Streamers
• [46:54] Defense Streamers and Playoff Stashes
• [07:30, 17:22, 29:23, 52:54] Trivia Segments
• [12:52] Post-recording RB injury update (Devin Singletary/Tyrone Tracy)
• [51:21-54:07] Teddy Roosevelt’s wild animal menagerie
• [62:16] Pet raccoon story

Final Takeaway

The hosts blend in-depth, actionable fantasy advice with unique trivia, running jokes, and wild off-topic stories. For Week 14, focus your waivers on Chris Rodriguez (RB), Blake Corum (RB, stash), Jayden Higgins and AD Mitchell (WRs), Brenton Strange (TE), and stream the Browns, Eagles, and Colts DSTs—or stash defenses and high-upside RBs if playoffs await. And if all else fails, make sure your bench looks good and stock up on some “strange.”

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