Fantasy Football 2017 - Week 12 Waivers & QB Streamers + Smooches!

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12-month plan. That's barkbox.com slash footballers for a free extra month when you subscribe to six or 12-month plans. All right. Let's talk running back waiver options. There are several out there. We talked about Samajai P. He's at the top of the list. No Chris Thompson, no Rob Kelly. He's got the backfield. Now, he's a little banged up. He's banged up. Are you worried about that? Samajai? Yeah. No. You're not concerned about it? No. 23 carries, 117 yards. Looks great.

Washington's offensive line is healing up. Opportunity. I mean, I love P. Ryan moving through the rest of the season. Okay. Yeah, he would be my number one pickup. I mean, assuming that some of the guys... Talk through some of the probably owns just so that... Yeah, I mean, so here's a few players. They're probably owned. In fact, most of these guys are owned in about 60 or 70% of leagues, but that means 30 or 40%. They're somehow still out there. Alfred Morris.

is a must own. He's clearly the back. Yes. Dionne Lewis has become the only bankable New England Patriot running back. Orleans Darkwa. Look for that to change next week. Right. I mean, possibly. But Orleans Darkwa, since he's taken over that role, he's been a weekly solid play.

Alex Collins looks like it's getting to be a two-headed backfield for the Baltimore Ravens between Alex Collins and Danny Woodhead. So he's worth picking up. And then finally, last week's start of the week, Latavius Murray still out there and about 40% of is out there. That sounded like a car backing up. You know my sound effects have issues. I'm pretty sure that was ping pong. That was a ping pong sound effect. Very nice, Andy. Well done. Well, if you're playing pong. There it is. Oh, now we go to the clock.

I'm trying to support you over here. Yeah, there it is. Yeah, it's more of a racquetball. That's what that is. Yeah. I think that's, yeah. No, no, no, no. He's on to something here. Yeah. I mean, I see more JD McKissick in that. But, you know, to each their own. So those are the guys, Latavis and Murray, Alex Collins, Orleans, Darkwood, Dionne Lewis, Alfred Morris, a handful of really relevant startable running backs that are out there in 30 or 40% of leagues, probably owned.

But again, worth just checking it out. New offensive coordinator in Denver, Devante Booker, C.J. Anderson, Jamal Charles, that rotation. We don't know how it's going to look, but Booker had a pretty involved week this past week. Yes, he did. So he would be somebody who's unowned that you could snag if you're desperate, if he need help. Especially if you're in a PPR league. I mean, he had six targets, five receptions for 54 yards. You'll be able to play him.

How do you guys feel about the Damian Williams, Kenyon Drake situation from a confidence standpoint? Are you very confident starting Williams every week right now, and would you pick him up? No. No and yes. I'm not confident. I mean, yeah, Damien Williams had a solid game, but I mean, that really all happened on two plays, and they were at the beginning of the game, and then he did practically nothing else.

Yeah. So that's just concerning. He certainly needs to be picked up. He's the clear starting running back. He's also the past catching running back for an NFL team. And so, you know, I've said it before, and I'm sure I'll say it again, he's not good. But when you have that kind of opportunity, he needs to be owned. So I'm not confident, but you must pick him up if you're in any kind of position where you need running back help. But he's behind several other people. So.

Rex Burkhead last week, he was picked up, didn't really perform for fantasy owners. Would you drop Burkhead in favor of these other options we've talked about? Booker, P. Rhine, all along. P. Ryan, certainly. Booker, possibly. I'm not out on Rex Burkhead, the fact that he actually was able to get back in the game and do some things. Would you mind playing Burkhead against me in that championship game if you get there? Would you do that for me? We'll see. I mean, I have a wealth of riches on that scene, so I'm not really sure what I'll do.

But you've been defeated this year. That's very true. Other options. Give me one more of your favorite running back pickups for the week. Mine is 100% Danny Woodhead. It would be the name we haven't talked about that I really want. He had six targets. The heart ring himself. He's back. He only had one carry in the game, right? That's not what he does. First week back.

Barely used in the running game, but he had six targets, five receptions. So I think he will take over that role. He's got some great matchups coming on. Because he is more of a pass catcher than a running back, I'm not too worried about this week against Houston. But later on, I mean, you're talking about fantasy playoffs in the championship week and the semifinals against Cleveland and Indianapolis. I really like Danny Woodhead a lot. And I think he'd be at the top of my list.

I want to say, what do you do with Corey Clement, who running back for the Philadelphia Eagles? And I know you can shake your head and say, well, the usage and all this stuff, but he gets used where it counts. He gets used in the red zone. He gets used in the 10 zone. And the last month, the last month, he's been a very startable flex play, if not a running back too. That whole situation in Philadelphia is.

a little disconcerting. I love the offense. I love the offensive line. But you legitimately have a full three-back utilization. And Kenyon Barner got a touchdown this last week. It's just so hard. Like if you, that's one of the toughest situations in fantasy football for me is these players that are like, you know, even like Echler. Like the past two weeks, Echler has been very relevant. But the touch totals, you're just counting on big plays or a touchdown. I just feel so unsure.

Does a jai, especially with a jai working into the rotation, like what does that look like week to week? If they're way out ahead, it seems to be blunt. If they're in the red zone, it seems like it's Clement. If a jai's out there, you know, those other guys aren't. And then Barner stealing a touchdown is crazy. So I just don't have a confidence level, especially in light of these other players that I... That's what I'm saying. The confidence is not there. Like I'd rather have McKissick. But the point is there. Me too. I mean, Smooch's is, first of all, Smooch's is great. He's got a great nickname.

He looks great on the field. He's fantastic for PPR. And if we didn't mention it. You're not into my darling Clementine? Oh, no. No, I'm going to reserve my smooches for McKissick. Not your darling Clementine. Also, he played San Francisco this week. What about kick your knees up Clementine? No. What? I don't think so. What about the Clement truck? You never need a reason, never need a rhyme.

The wheels are falling off. I don't know the reference. Do you know that? You don't know step in time from Mary Poppins? I'm with you on that one. I don't remember it. Jason. I've seen Mary Poppins. No, be ashamed. Be very ashamed of yourself. I live my life that way. Brooks, sing it for us. I need a ruling on this one, Judge Diamotti. Oh, he's already shaking his head, no. The Christmas hater, whatever. Get out of here.

You should know it, Jason. Oh, he was shaking his head at me. I thought he was shaking his head at you. I take it back, Brooks. You're incredible and very attractive. And you're a father. I literally watch Barry Poppins within the last year. Yes. Yeah. Duh. You've watched it within the last year and you don't know stepping time. Look, there's certain things I don't allocate brain cells too.

Apparently that is one. A majority of things. If what I was saying was lost in there, McKissick plays San Francisco this week, and if he's also utilized more in the running game as we saw the second half of the game, I mean, pretty much play anyone against San Francisco if they're running back. See, Andy's now singing it because it's a lovely ditty. Here's the thing. I'll bet you if you play the song.

I'll recognize it. Of course you will. But your stupid version is what I didn't get. I blame you. The majority of this room got it. Yeah. I'm just going to go under the table real quick. Tie it. Tied in. I like how he can be shamed on this show for a Mary Poppins reference. Welcome. This is why we need more than 35% of the market. How many fantasy shows are giving you Mary Poppins related nicknames for Cory Clement? None. I stand to reason.

None. While helping you win. Greg Olson, Vernon Davis, they're the probably owned but must own pickups. Kittle, if he comes back and it's Bethard, I like him. If he comes back and it's not Bethard, I don't. Coming off the by week. And then you've got ASJ, maybe he's been dropped off the by week. Yeah. And Tyler Croft. Yeah, Tyler Croft. Still gets it done. Charles Clay. You know who the Tomb Raider Tyler Croft gets to play? Cleveland.

Cleveland Browns. I'm going eyebrows right now. Yeah. I'm going eyebrows. Yeah. You got Vernon Davis against New York. We say it every week now. The New York Giants and the Cleveland Browns play the tight end against them. So that would be Vernon Davis and the Tomb Raider Tyler Croft. Oh, Vernon Davis against the Giants. You do have Jack Doyle coming off the buy if he's somehow available and you need a player. I know Jason likes Preset this week. And so... That would actually be Mike. That's not just Mike. I do like Percette. Hey.

Where's the beef? Defenses. Give us some streaming week-winning defenses, guys. I'll throw this one out there right off the bat. Kansas City, if by some stupid reason. You need a lot of stupid things because they're owned in 93% of leagues. Sure, but I, well, then start them. I'm just saying if Nathan Peterman is somehow, name the starter, you can bank on.

Six to 12 interceptions. Yeah, I would throw out Oakland versus Denver and Brock Osweiler and a new offense that remains to be seen. The Bengals get to take on the Browns. We talked about that. Cincinnati, yeah, that's great. My favorite pickup is Carolina and Cincinnati, because what I want is I want good matchup and good defense. Carolina versus the perfect scenario. So Carolina against the Jets.

I don't think the Jets are going to get shut out in that game, but Carolina's defense has been playing so well. And then Cincinnati against Cleveland turnover machine. Deschon Kaiser is going to be quarterback rest of the season. That's what their head coach said. Wink, wink. No, they said they want to eat. They said he deserves to be seen the rest of the season. Of course he does, but that doesn't mean they'll do it. Let me just take a moment to pause and just emphasize the importance of your defensive pickup as a fantasy player. Yes. If you want to win in the playoffs, the difference between.

Thinking ahead about your defense and not thinking ahead could be your entire season on the line. And I'm not exaggerating. If you do not plan ahead for your playoff weeks, if you know you're in the playoffs and you aren't planning ahead for those weeks, this is the time of year where in the aforementioned in our League of Record, I got three defenses on my roster right now. My playoff defenses are lined up. They're done. It's over with. I know who I'm playing each and every week because I don't want to take a chance on.

missing out, having to outbid somebody or having something just not work out. Yeah, and then all of a sudden your opponent is the one that's getting the great match up against, you know, the terrible team. Now is the time I completely, completely agree with you. And sometimes we get told that they, you know, from listeners that they're like, we stress so much in the draft season. You don't ever have.

two defenses or two tight ends. You don't draft them, but you do change that strategy. Have multiple defenses if it's going to make your matchups through the playoffs work. Absolutely. So don't miss out on that opportunity. And by the way, great defenses. You've got the Panthers in week 15 taking on the Packers who can't score. You got the Bears taking on Cleveland in week 16 at home. The Bears defense is pretty good. You've got the Eagles. They get the Giants in week 15.

Take a look at that week 14, 15, 16 schedule. Pick out some of those teams that can't do nothing that can't move the ball. You're looking at San Francisco. You're looking at Cleveland. You're looking at Denver. I'm going to throw the Patriots out there too. Because even though the Patriots were an abomination of a defense to start the year, they have been really good over the last month or so. And in the fantasy playoffs, you've got a matchup against Miami and Buffalo. So.