Week 9 Waivers + Full Stream Ahead, Trust the Process - Fantasy Football Podcast for 11/2

Aaron Donald? Thank you. Aaron Donald. Arnold Schwarzenegger. You know, that's tough. And then the week after is the New Orleans Saints a very tough matchup. But what you're saying is this is why I'm looking at Boston Scott over Adrian Peterson because I think you'll get better games the next couple weeks. But if you need a rest of season option, then I would go hard at Adrian Peterson ahead of McNichols. He'll have the role. I trust Vrabel. I think every time. 20 carries?

20 carries on average? Yes, exactly. Exactly. I think he will get the rock a ton. 18 to 20 carries a game is kind of how I expected to play out. But then I'm glad Mike's here to just give the other side. It could not be. He could be the backup to McNichols. But McNichols is a 205 pound. 215, man. McNichols is interesting to me. When did he weigh 215? The last time I had looked, he was at 215. We vet that for me, let me know.

Yeah, yeah, two, two out well on his shoulders on that way, in that way in. But, like, his last couple years in college, now I know we're very far removed from that, but just want to point out, he had a ton of production on the ground. He's not, he's not just a satellite back. So what I'm talking about, he's the pass catcher, I'm not saying, oh, this is a Darren Sproul's. No, this is a player who, if he gets the carries, he could succeed if that, if it shakes out that he's, uh,

You know, going to see eight to ten carries a week along with the maybe four targets. So I'm not arguing with you guys that I'm not, I'm going after Peterson in certain positions where teams need a running back. And in your dynasty leagues? Oh, absolutely. He's out there. He's probably on your waiver wiring dino. So go grab him. We do have another possible spot start here at the running back position. Carlos Hyde for the Jacksonville Jaguars. James Robinson is dealing with a foot injury.

We don't know if he will be out. We don't know if he plays this week. We don't know if he's out for multiple weeks. That hasn't been relayed to us yet. But you think that Urban Meyer isn't going to take this opportunity and be like, yeah. Carlos side, this dude that I brought in, he's going to dominate. If James Robinson is not active, even though the matchup stinks against Buffalo, last week after Robinson left.

You saw Carlos Hyde finished with a line of nine carries for 32 yards and eight targets, six for 40. This is completely a volume play. This is not an opportunity of matchup talent. This is just pure volume for Carlos Hyde. Yeah, he's going to get to work if James Robinson misses. But every single running back that is not named Derek Henry, who's played against Buffalo this year, has rushed for 45 yards or fewer.

I need those targets. You need the receptions and the targets in a PPR league. I would rather pick up someone like Latavius Murray, who's available in half of the leagues. Latavius Murray. I would rather, talking about like you'd rather be dead than pick up Tajay Sharp. That's all I feel about Latavius. I mean, the Ravens running game, I think Latavis Murray, you know, assuming that he is healthy and back off of the buy week, which is a little presumptuous.

But I, you know, if his injury is healed up and he's back, he's going to be the starter. Minnesota, Miami, Chicago, kind of a middle of the road outlook, and he's the starting running back. So I'm fine with, I would rather pick up Murray than hide. And where are we at with, like, Ty Johnson? He is the backup for the New York Jets. He, Michael Carter is definitely the guy.

But in the last two weeks, when Mike White came in, it wasn't just Michael Carter seeing a bunch of receptions. Ty Johnson and his limited work, six targets turned into five for 71 and a big-time touchdown reception. So I think that in a deeper PPR league, Ty Johnson, to me, is very interesting. I think that was a case, though, of things went right for the Jets, too. And that doesn't happen too often, you know, like with that level of productions. I don't disagree that you could take a dart throw at him, but things right.

with the Jets in Indianapolis scares me on that front. I would stash Jeff Wilson. I know you guys mentioned him earlier, but if there's one thing we've learned from Kyle Shanahan, because I wanted to speak to it for a minute, it's that he will hold injury against you. He just will. He did it to Brandon Ayuk to start the year. And this is the second time that we've had an injury with Elijah Mitchell. So while he's looked great, there is a point where, you know, I've made this argument.

for Debo Samuel in the beginning of the year, the loyalty that he has to certain players on this team, he has it to Jeff Wilson. Right. And so I do think that there is a future in which Wilson is a valuable fantasy contributor the way he was at the end of last year, whether that's because of Elijah Mitchell injury, whether that's platooning. That future exists on an offense that can surprise you. You get kittleback. You open up the offense a little bit. He just needs to be on the back of your bench.

for when they do bring him back and we can see him gain relevance potentially. I would agree with that. And then the other stashes, the insurance running back, Somaget P. Ryan, Sonny Michelle, even Mark Ingraham. What about Mark Ingram? Yeah, I was going to ask you. They love that dude. Yeah, I don't see him as fantasy relevant without a or startable without an Alvin Camara injury. But if that...

took place, then Mark Ingram would be worthy. So all three of those guys should be rostered in leagues. We're getting close to the playoff time. Yeah, and I'll throw out, maybe you are one of those teams you need a running back. You are low on fab, so you're doing your best. You don't have the priority this week. Try and get those other guys, but also throw in a zero or a one on Jamichael Hastie, the 49th. Look, Jeff Wilson, I like to stash it, but he's not coming back this week.

Elijah Mitchell is banged up. Probably going to play, but this is the point where you need to be ahead of the curve where if somehow more news comes out tomorrow or Thursday. Put that zero on to Michael Hastie and put them on the back of your bench. Would that also count for Trey Sermon then? Because if Jeff Wilson and Elijah Mitchell aren't active, I think that Kyle Shanahan is disgusted by Trey Serman. I look at your face and I want to throw up.

Wow. We don't know why. We don't know what Trey Sermon did wrong in practice. But I think that if Elijah Mitchell misses, Jemichael Hasty will see a bunch of work. I mean, we have seen Trey Cerman get 19 carries. I believe Jemichael Hasty was injured at that point. So let's talk tight in. Let me start it by saying if Ingram was traded to the Packers, are you interested in Evan Ingram as a, okay, you are? Jason, do you agree with that? Reluctantly. Yes.

Did he whisper it through that goatee? I reluctantly agree that I would be interested in Evan Ingraham. Oh, man. You're talking tight end eight on the week, Evan Engress? Oh, Mike has found, like, look, you are a lucky man. You did this. You made Mo Allie Coxor start of the week. Yes. He pulls a touchdown in. You make Evan Ingram start of the week. When that touchdown was caught, I was trying to figure out what not Evan Ingram player it was that caught the touchdown. And it was somehow him. It was, uh,

It was awesome. Okay, let's look at tight-end candidates to pick up beyond Evan Ingram, which is where we're all hoping to be. The mooth was Luth, baby. He was Luth. Four for 44 in a touchdown, 78% of snaps, no Eric Ebron, Chicago next week. Are we interested in the, I mean, I just sent you guys a stat this week. Big Ben is the worst downfield passer in football other than Jared Gough.

Like all of the hope of noodle arm returned to glory, it has gone the wrong direction, which hurts face Claypool, but it helps a player like Pat Friamuth because Big Ben is looking, he's looking for Najee, he's looking for Deonti on a crosser, and by God, he's looking for the mooth. Yeah, I think the muth is very, very interesting. The only problem is Chicago's a really tough matchup, and I've paid attention to this because.

The beginning of the year we were targeting Chicago, they were terrible against tight ends last year, and they've completely turned it around. That clearly was a point of emphasis for them. But I would still pick up and roster and play Pat Fryer Muth, seven targets of back-to-back games. I just would manage my expectations this week. Do you want Dan Arnold over Fryer Mew? I would take Dan Arnold over Friar Mew. Ten targets, eight for sixty-eight. Exactly. I mean, that's what you get when you mess with the postman. Oh, let me find it. Get out.

Oh, it's on there. The postman lives, man. The postman lives to be a wide receiver for whatever team he lands on. He lives to deliver. Thirdmost routes run among tight ends this last week. Have we considered the fact that maybe the Darnold Disappearing Act didn't have to do with McCaffrey and it was the postman? Oh, it does time up. It does time up. His mail stopped arriving. Oh, man. Package is missing. Delayed. All right, but you like Arnold over the mute?

Yes, I agree. And we talked about Logan Thomas. He may be back here after the buy. Keep an eye on him. If you have an extra bench spot and no tight end, I guess. Yes, he's worth a stash. And you know what? He's a great player to do the strategy move of, okay, I'm not necessarily picking him up on this week's waivers for any fab, but maybe I'm picking them up Sunday morning. Maybe I'm picking him up.

Picking him up Monday morning because he's on by. So Tyler Conklin ended up 5 for 57. He is always a spot starter, but he's got Baltimore this week. Fifth most routes run among tight ends, so worth a look. CJ Uzama returned to normal Uzama levels, 4 for 33. That is what he does most often throughout his career. So there you go. Yep. Defensive options.

My favorite on the week is definitely the Colts. I tried to pick them up last week and stash them to play against the Jets. Does the Mike White show put any hesitation into that pickup? None. The Mike White show and the 400 plus yards and the touchdowns is incredible. It's a great storyline. Mike White is not some world beater. He is a backup.

quarterback that came in and now you have a full game of tape on him. If you think that the Colts aren't going to watch these checkdowns and have some kind of game plan for him, no. And then the week after that is Jacksonville. The Colts are the number one pickup. Agreed. The Colts are two field goals from a much different season. You know, they are a competitive team. The Patriots are right there with them this week as a great play. Facing Carolina, likely without McCaffrey again.

The same darnal experiment. I mean, the Patriots devens looked really good this past week on the road. Justin Herbert shut down for the most part. The Patriots are a good pickup. Dolphins against Houston seem like a smash as well. Yeah, the Saints, I don't know how they're only 32% rostered. I mean.

I guess the reason is because they were against the Buccaneers and they were probably dropped a lot of places not wanting to play. But against Atlanta with no Calvin Ridley, that offense looks struggling and the Saints are a great defense. They're actually really good. Then you get Tennessee the next week and we'll have a, that could be a good matchup, Sands Derek Henry. We'll know more after this week. Full stream ahead. All right.

Streaming quarterback options, there are several good ones this week, more than even the ones that we're bringing forth to you. But I'm going to go with Tua against Houston. It's this week's edition of who is playing the Texans. The Texans are leading fantasy points on a weekly basis. And Tua has, you know, the return of Parker, the involvement of Gisiki, he's done enough in recent weeks to give me confidence against Houston. And so I'll go Tua.

My stream of the week is going to be Taysam Hill. There's no guarantee that he will clear Kukasha protocol and be active, but you're going to have to pick him up today. He's not one of those you can wait on. I think your league is going to, because of the injury, look towards Taysam Hill. He's a mobile quarterback. He had four starts last year. He had four quarterback one finishes. Two times he played against Atlanta last year. So the matchup this week is good. In Atlanta versus mobile quarterbacks this year, they gave up 62 yards to Jalen Hertz.

Sam Darnold ran for 66 yards last week. So I think Taysam Hill's rushing ability, assuming that he is active, I'm willing to pick him up. And like Andy said, there's a lot of good options this week. So pick up Taysam Hill, who I think would be the best option. And then if he doesn't get activated, you could pivot later in the week to someone else. And that's, I agree with Jason. Like Tysm Hill, if he's available, you pick him up because you're streaming him. And then he's.

He would be their quarterback solution for the rest of the season. I don't, maybe somehow they play Simeon over Taysom Hill. I just, I don't see that outcome. And Taysom will be great for fancy football. Got to shout him out again, Carson Wentz. He's playing. He's, he's a very strange man. Because you see, like, you see incredible football. And then you see the play where he's backed into his own end zone. And, like,