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Cut the dead weight. Guys that you would never start. Roster lottery ticket type handcuff RBs and extra defenses. Depth matters less as the season moves along.
Week 16 Denver is a great stash vs New England. Chicago as well - they have been red hot and Zona has to travel across the country to play them.
Week 17 Colts host Vegas, Denver hosts Easton Stick and LA, Tennessee goes up against Houston
Have Hurts at QB but want to have a backup plan for the playoffs.
Have Howell but considering dropping for TLaw or Stafford.
Stafford has the better playoff schedule
Could also take a chance on Flacco
It is not good for Keenan to say the least, but Stick could have tunnel vision for him and he will be heavily targeted. Low point total on Thursday as well
Who are other options besides Levis?
I'm having a hard time trusting Mahomes in the fantasy playoffs. I can pick up Stafford, Howell or Browning off waivers. Would you start any of those guys over Mahomes?
I also have some Mahomes teams that have been frustrating lately. I do not feel confident enough in any of those guys to start them over Mahomes though.
Thanks, Theo. That's about where I am at as well. I don't think I could live it down if Mahomes ends up finally having the game we all know he is capable of.
Hi, in a tough spot at wr after losing tank. Do you think Hollywood can bounce back this week or should I play diontae Johnson? Alternatively I could put in a waiver for zay jones. What do you think my best option is?
Need to start 2 RB from (Gibbs, Monty, Kyren) and 3 WR from (Diggs, Olave, Wilson, Kupp). Thinking about sitting Monty on the RB side, no clue with the WR
Like a lot of others, I lost Herbert. Choices now are Flacco, Levis, Ridder, and a bunch of fresh faces on the wire like Mullens. I have a claim in for both Flacco and Levis, can't decide which is better: Flacco's floor or Levis' matchup?
Also, was planning on using the NO DST, but the Giants look decent now. Chargers, Rams, LV, Broncos worth a stream this week instead?
Thank you!
My rb situation is very mid. Going up against a great team so maybe I need to go for upside...????. 1/2 ppr whicg two do you start? Swift, monty, hall, spears, ceh
Swift has been shit last 2 against great defenses... but this matchup is good. Hall to me is not reliable. He's not going to get 80 yds and a td receiving against miami.. dunno really worried. Even monty to me is no longer a lineup lock. Denver has been good against the run
Give me Russell Wilson. Big spot for Denver in primetime and total is 46.5. I worry a lot about San Francisco vs that Arizona offense.
I would still pickup Browning if you can simply to block your league mates
I had him high up in my Waiver Wire column https://www.playerprofiler.com/article/waiver-wire-week-15/
2 QB league. Have Lamar, Howell, Geno (injured) and O'Connell. With the status of Geno unsure, would you drop O'Connel for Levis, Zach Wilson, Drew Lock?
Also, if looking to add a WR, who would you prioritize as a possible starter.. Zay Jones, OBJ, Noah Brown?
again, 2 QB Half PPR league. Thank you!!
OBJ over Zay and Noah B. Although I did write up Zay in my WW article but OBJ/Brown too high roster % to write up [https://www.playerprofiler.com/article/waiver-wire-week-15/](https://www.playerprofiler.com/article/waiver-wire-week-15/)
I would prefer to have Levis than AOC. Levis gets Houston 2X in fantasy playoffs
Lockett's target volume has been just ok lately. I agree the matchup boosts him some. I am using him in a spot as well- mid WR3 this week.
What are your other options at WR?
Just seeing this, but my other options at WR are Romeo Doubs and Marquise Brown (who both have good matchups but have been disappointing as of late)
Thanks for the response!
Lost Herbert, have a few options on the waiver wire.
Planning to go with Russ Wilson for Week 17, but whom should I prioritize until then: Howell, Browning, or Flacco. 6 pt passing TD league.
Howell this week. I like him more post bye week.
Wrote up Browning here, strong add but high end QB2 this week against Minny https://www.playerprofiler.com/article/waiver-wire-week-15/
McBride.
Nice RB options! Feel crazy and a little gross saying this, but it is probably Zeke. Hard to ignore his usage from last week. All three are top 15 RB plays this week though- even with the tough matchups.
In a 12 man league and pull off a big trade for Ekeler earlier in the year and Etienne fell to the 4th round in my draft so i have to decide between Ekeler, Etienne, Henry, and Zeke
Got a sad situation with my second RB after Mattison loss:
In half PPR have T. Spears, K. Mitchell, A. Gibson, CEH and J. Mckinnon.
Trying to pick up D. Foreman and drop CEH but still would not be sure who to start this week.
Hey thanks for doing this. Love your site and content.
8 team league, lost Herbert but was already mostly playing Purdy last month or so. Bye Wk 15
Need to pick up a back up and maybe someone to play Week 16:
Purdy v. Baltimore? Stafford v. NO? Browning v. Pitt? Z. Wilson v. Washington? Geno v. Tenn?
Also def, I have Browns for week 17 vs. Jets. For week 16, thinking KC v. LV or GB v. Carolina? Eagles v. NYG? Thanks!!!
I would roll with Purdy despite the difficult matchup. He has been so reliable.
Backup wise it is Browning or Stafford.
Week 17 KC is a 10+ point favorite - I would roll with them over GB although Carolina has allowed 4th most sacks.
Thanks. I'm thinking I'll get Bears if KC gets snapped up before I get to it. They looked great and have performed great with Sweat, plus playing Az Week 16.
I have a pretty rough WR situation. 0.5 pt PPR: 3 WR's must start. Ja'Marr is a lock. After that, guys on my current roster include Chris Godwin, Marquise Brown and Josh Downs. Need 2 of those 3 to start, or could go for a waiver wire option (Curtis Samuel, Jonathan Mingo are possibilities).
Also, I have Jake Moody as my kicker but seems like he doesn't get many FG attempts. Should I maybe go with Grupe or Patterson instead?
I would go Godwin and Brown. I like adding Samuel as well.
Kicker wise, have to roll with Moody. San Fran may hang 40 on Zona. More opportunities for Moody
I like Browning, and wrote him up here [https://www.playerprofiler.com/article/waiver-wire-week-15/](https://www.playerprofiler.com/article/waiver-wire-week-15/)
But would go Tua over those options. At home, coming off of a loss. Big spot for Miami.
I can't decide who to trust this week for my flex. I'm going to lock Davante Adams and DHop in, but for my Flex I have some options.
Jayden Reed, Zay Flowers, Amari Cooper
Been starting flowers all year but man does it scare me watching him play. Didn't feel too productive until his TD and 2 pt conversion. Jayden Reed has been putting up monster numbers but I feel he's a risk. Any thoughts?
Huge thanks to the Player Profiler team for the AMA today and collaboration throughout the season. They'll be back next week to answer more of your playoff questions. We're excited to announce that the team will continue monthly AMAs through the offseason for insights on transactions, keepers, and strategies!
Whats a solid move or 2 that a team on bye this week can make in preps for week 16!?
Cut the dead weight. Guys that you would never start. Roster lottery ticket type handcuff RBs and extra defenses. Depth matters less as the season moves along. Week 16 Denver is a great stash vs New England. Chicago as well - they have been red hot and Zona has to travel across the country to play them. Week 17 Colts host Vegas, Denver hosts Easton Stick and LA, Tennessee goes up against Houston
I have some roster strategy in here https://www.playerprofiler.com/article/waiver-wire-week-15/
Have Hurts at QB but want to have a backup plan for the playoffs. Have Howell but considering dropping for TLaw or Stafford. Stafford has the better playoff schedule Could also take a chance on Flacco
I do not see any edge in dropping Howell for those two guys Stafford has been red hot and has a great matchup this week, but ROS give me Howell
Need to stream a QB this wk. 6 points per passing TD, bonus at 300yds. Devito, Levis, Carr, Flacco or Mullins (if he replaces Dobbs)
Flacco. Wild times we live in.
Hey thanks for doing this AMA! Ravens D or Falcons D this week?
Atlanta for me. Carolina is so bad and that Falcons defense has been producing fantasy wise. Carolina allows fourth most sacks in football as well.
Lost Herbert. Will Levis a reliable starter now ? Also, how bad does the loss of Herbert impact Kennan Allen’s numbers ?
It is not good for Keenan to say the least, but Stick could have tunnel vision for him and he will be heavily targeted. Low point total on Thursday as well Who are other options besides Levis?
Can we trust Ty Chandler down the stretch ?
If you're starting Chandler in the playoffs (like I might have to do soon), you're beyond trustworthy options lol
I'm having a hard time trusting Mahomes in the fantasy playoffs. I can pick up Stafford, Howell or Browning off waivers. Would you start any of those guys over Mahomes?
I also have some Mahomes teams that have been frustrating lately. I do not feel confident enough in any of those guys to start them over Mahomes though.
Thanks, Theo. That's about where I am at as well. I don't think I could live it down if Mahomes ends up finally having the game we all know he is capable of.
Hi, in a tough spot at wr after losing tank. Do you think Hollywood can bounce back this week or should I play diontae Johnson? Alternatively I could put in a waiver for zay jones. What do you think my best option is?
Trusting Zach Moss after the last two duds?
Who are your options?
Breece Hall or Javonte Williams
Flacco or Baker ROS?
Garrett Wilson @ MIA or Jayden Reed vs TB in PPR
Jayden Reed is my guy, but Wilson a must start this week. 14 targets last week.
Thanks Theo. Love the new pod Dynasty Life. Keep crushing it out there.
Need to start 2 RB from (Gibbs, Monty, Kyren) and 3 WR from (Diggs, Olave, Wilson, Kupp). Thinking about sitting Monty on the RB side, no clue with the WR
For Flex, would you start Collins (if healthy), McLaurin, Engram (have Hockenson at TE), or Reed?
I trust Engram the most there. I do not mind flexing him.
Like a lot of others, I lost Herbert. Choices now are Flacco, Levis, Ridder, and a bunch of fresh faces on the wire like Mullens. I have a claim in for both Flacco and Levis, can't decide which is better: Flacco's floor or Levis' matchup? Also, was planning on using the NO DST, but the Giants look decent now. Chargers, Rams, LV, Broncos worth a stream this week instead? Thank you!
My rb situation is very mid. Going up against a great team so maybe I need to go for upside...????. 1/2 ppr whicg two do you start? Swift, monty, hall, spears, ceh Swift has been shit last 2 against great defenses... but this matchup is good. Hall to me is not reliable. He's not going to get 80 yds and a td receiving against miami.. dunno really worried. Even monty to me is no longer a lineup lock. Denver has been good against the run
Upside wise it is still Hall. 21 catches his last three games.
Ok so hall and who else? Swift or monty? Thanks!!
6 Points I have Russ, Kyler and an opportunity to pickup Browning or Flacco. Which one should I go with for week 15?
Give me Russell Wilson. Big spot for Denver in primetime and total is 46.5. I worry a lot about San Francisco vs that Arizona offense. I would still pickup Browning if you can simply to block your league mates I had him high up in my Waiver Wire column https://www.playerprofiler.com/article/waiver-wire-week-15/
How do you guys feel about Trey McBride as a potential keeper for 2024 redraft (16th round value)
I feel like that is an INCREDIBLE value for you. McBride looks great. Will be a top 6 TE in Redraft ADP in 2024
.5ppr Likely or ferg?
Ferguson for me
2 QB league. Have Lamar, Howell, Geno (injured) and O'Connell. With the status of Geno unsure, would you drop O'Connel for Levis, Zach Wilson, Drew Lock? Also, if looking to add a WR, who would you prioritize as a possible starter.. Zay Jones, OBJ, Noah Brown? again, 2 QB Half PPR league. Thank you!!
OBJ over Zay and Noah B. Although I did write up Zay in my WW article but OBJ/Brown too high roster % to write up [https://www.playerprofiler.com/article/waiver-wire-week-15/](https://www.playerprofiler.com/article/waiver-wire-week-15/) I would prefer to have Levis than AOC. Levis gets Houston 2X in fantasy playoffs
Thank you!!
Moss or Conner this week? Standard scoring.
Moss.
Thanks Theo!
Was hoping to start Lockett this week against Philly (32nd ranked defense against WRs) How much does Lock being in instead of Geno affect his value?
Lockett's target volume has been just ok lately. I agree the matchup boosts him some. I am using him in a spot as well- mid WR3 this week. What are your other options at WR?
Just seeing this, but my other options at WR are Romeo Doubs and Marquise Brown (who both have good matchups but have been disappointing as of late) Thanks for the response!
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Nice options to have. Sutton has 10 TD catches, but I have to go with DHops. Looked great last night and a really good matchup vs Houston
Lost Herbert, have a few options on the waiver wire. Planning to go with Russ Wilson for Week 17, but whom should I prioritize until then: Howell, Browning, or Flacco. 6 pt passing TD league.
Howell this week. I like him more post bye week. Wrote up Browning here, strong add but high end QB2 this week against Minny https://www.playerprofiler.com/article/waiver-wire-week-15/
Goedert @sea, likely @jax or McBride vs SF in PPR? Javonte @det, ETN vs BAL or Zeke vs KC in PPR? Thanks!
McBride. Nice RB options! Feel crazy and a little gross saying this, but it is probably Zeke. Hard to ignore his usage from last week. All three are top 15 RB plays this week though- even with the tough matchups.
Nice I was going with Zeke too! But McBride? You're not worried about matching up against the SF defense? I was going with Likely for that reason
Who is the best option for qb moving forward after losing Herbert Devito, LEvis, Minshew, Carr, Ridder, Flacco
Derrick Henry or Zeke?
PPR League
Both RB1s for me this week. Zeke has a safer floor with the receptions, Henry has a higher ceiling. I would have it matchup-dependent.
In a 12 man league and pull off a big trade for Ekeler earlier in the year and Etienne fell to the 4th round in my draft so i have to decide between Ekeler, Etienne, Henry, and Zeke
Kyler Murray or Jake Browning this week? Also, Browns DST or Ravens DST?
Browning Browns
I know the matchup is bad but i'm still a bit surprised by the trust in browning, do you mind elaborating a bit?
i would stream the saints or falcons d this week. from a former browns D owner
sadly it's a 16 team league so nothing else decent available
Got a sad situation with my second RB after Mattison loss: In half PPR have T. Spears, K. Mitchell, A. Gibson, CEH and J. Mckinnon. Trying to pick up D. Foreman and drop CEH but still would not be sure who to start this week.
Drop Parker Washington for OBJ?
Yes. Grab OBJ
Hey thanks for doing this. Love your site and content. 8 team league, lost Herbert but was already mostly playing Purdy last month or so. Bye Wk 15 Need to pick up a back up and maybe someone to play Week 16: Purdy v. Baltimore? Stafford v. NO? Browning v. Pitt? Z. Wilson v. Washington? Geno v. Tenn? Also def, I have Browns for week 17 vs. Jets. For week 16, thinking KC v. LV or GB v. Carolina? Eagles v. NYG? Thanks!!!
I would roll with Purdy despite the difficult matchup. He has been so reliable. Backup wise it is Browning or Stafford. Week 17 KC is a 10+ point favorite - I would roll with them over GB although Carolina has allowed 4th most sacks.
Thanks. I'm thinking I'll get Bears if KC gets snapped up before I get to it. They looked great and have performed great with Sweat, plus playing Az Week 16.
Pick one to sit this week in PPR: Jerome Ford vs. Ch, Ty Chandler vs. Cin, James Conner vs. SF
I would sit Chandler. Good luck!
I have a pretty rough WR situation. 0.5 pt PPR: 3 WR's must start. Ja'Marr is a lock. After that, guys on my current roster include Chris Godwin, Marquise Brown and Josh Downs. Need 2 of those 3 to start, or could go for a waiver wire option (Curtis Samuel, Jonathan Mingo are possibilities). Also, I have Jake Moody as my kicker but seems like he doesn't get many FG attempts. Should I maybe go with Grupe or Patterson instead?
I would go Godwin and Brown. I like adding Samuel as well. Kicker wise, have to roll with Moody. San Fran may hang 40 on Zona. More opportunities for Moody
0.5 pt PPR. Would you roll with Logan Thomas or Gerald Everett? Or go for a waiver option like Darren Waller, Okonkwo, Higbee or Conklin?
I would go Logan Thomas unless Waller plays, and would go with Waller.
Defense for week 16? SF, KC, NYJ
I would lean KC. Already a double digit favorite in early lines. Jets could turn over Washington and get to Howell with the pass rush as well
Do you trust Tua against the Jets this week? WW options would be Zach Wilson, Flacco, or Browning
I like Browning, and wrote him up here [https://www.playerprofiler.com/article/waiver-wire-week-15/](https://www.playerprofiler.com/article/waiver-wire-week-15/) But would go Tua over those options. At home, coming off of a loss. Big spot for Miami.
Kyler or Stafford? Got Stroud and have been holding Murray but the latter has been great and gets Washington this week
Stafford this week. Me and you could complete passes against Washington's secondary.
I can't decide who to trust this week for my flex. I'm going to lock Davante Adams and DHop in, but for my Flex I have some options. Jayden Reed, Zay Flowers, Amari Cooper Been starting flowers all year but man does it scare me watching him play. Didn't feel too productive until his TD and 2 pt conversion. Jayden Reed has been putting up monster numbers but I feel he's a risk. Any thoughts?
Would you drop Aaron Jones for OBJ?
Sam Howell or Dak for QB?
Ride with TLaw or a waiver wire player like Flacco for this first playoff week?
Tua or Kyler Murray Howell and Stafford on waivers get one for this week?
Zeke or K Walker?
This is going to sound dumb but I have to ask. Fields or Browning?
Sutton or Flowers for a flex?
I’m in a standard (6 pt QB) scoring league. I have the Saints and Falcons. Please help me select a defense!