{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/629b67b8eb080c001536b9fd/6abd701b56d8e12f09deb326?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"S5 Ep11: How One Waiver Claim Became the Smartest Pickup of the Week","description":"<h5></h5><p>One quarterback injury, one breakout waiver target, and one brutally honest fantasy check-in, this episode is packed with the moves and mistakes that can swing your season right now. If you play NFL fantasy and need a sharper read on who to add, who to trust, and who to leave behind, this one is for you. Ash and Tom break down the chaos from around the league, starting with the big shift around Jackson Dart and JJ McCarthy, and what a fresh start can mean for a quarterback&#39;s value. They also unpack why veteran quarterbacks like Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold, and even Geno Smith are suddenly part of the conversation again, plus what those resurgent names tell us about opportunity, environment, and fantasy upside.You&#39;ll discover:</p><ul><li>Why the Giants&#39; QB situation could actually help more than hurt</li><li>Why tight end scoring exploded this week and what it means for flex decisions</li><li>Which breakout performers are forcing fantasy managers to rethink their lineups</li><li>Why league median scoring changes the way you should play the season</li><li>The real logic behind waiver bids on Braylon Allen, Kenyon Sadiq, and Ollie Gordon</li></ul><p>Tom also walks through the reality of scraping together wins when your running back room is thin, while Ashley explains the bench decisions, near-misses, and trade ideas that left points sitting unused. From Colston Loveland&#39;s quiet breakout to the growing appeal of young players like Kenyon Sadiq and Braylon Allen, the episode is full of practical fantasy takeaways you can use before your next waiver run.This is the kind of episode that matters when you&#39;re stuck between panic and patience. Perfect for fantasy managers who want more than recaps, and need the clearest possible read on what actually changed last week and what to do about it now.</p>","author_name":"Ashley Dewhurst"}