We’re here! Congratulations, you made it! It’s the fantasy playoffs and now is when the rubber really hits the road. So, as with every other week, I’ll be bringing you an article answering two simple questions: who should I stream this week, and who should I stash for the future?
To keep things simple, we’ll define a streamer as any player you wouldn’t usually start who is a viable option for this week. They may be on your bench or they may be on waivers, depending on your league. We’ll define a stash as any player you can potentially find on waivers that you should stash for the future, either because they have a favorable match-up coming up, or because they could become a future fantasy starter.
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QB Streamers:
Jaxson Dart (NYG): We saw what JJ McCarthy could do against the Commanders so just imagine what Jaxson Dart can put together. Dart has a great rushing floor and averages over 20 fantasy points per game. This is by far my stream of the week.
JJ McCarthy (MIN): Speaking of McCarthy, he gets the league’s best quarterback matchup in the Cowboys this week. I wouldn’t start him over more reliable starters but if you’re struggling at the position, McCarthy has the most upside of players likely available on waivers.
QB Stash:
JJ McCarthy (MIN): Weirdly, JJ McCarthy is also my favorite QB stash. With the Giants and Lions on the schedule for the last two weeks of the fantasy season, McCarthy is worth a stash, even if you don’t need him for this week.
RB Streamers:
Woody Marks (HOU): He’s been a borderline starter for a while now, but you absolutely must use Woody Marks this week. The rookie is the clear starter with Nick Chubb injured and he gets a fantastic rushing matchup against the Cardinals.
Devin Neal (NO): If Alvin Kamara remains out, I’m confidently starting Devin Neal in a top ten running back matchup against the Panthers. He looked good last week against the Buccs and should get plenty of volume in Week 15 too.
Chris Rodriguez (WAS): The Commanders are still using a running back committee, but Chris Rodriguez is the main guy. The Giants are the second-best RB matchup in football and Rodriguez will be the main beneficiary in Week 15.
RB Stashes:
Blake Corum (LAR): The Rams are intent on resting Kyren Williams for the fantasy playoffs. That won’t help you in Week 15 against the Lions, but in Week 17, the Rams face the awful Falcons run defense. Blake Corum could be the guy to stash for the Fantasy Super Bowl.
Running backs get injured more than any other player in fantasy, with the average Top 36 running back missing two games per season in fantasy. For that reason, your best bet in fantasy is to roster running backs who are an injury away from an every down role. Each week, I’ll be listing my favorite RB stashes, only including players you won’t be starting most weeks.
Top Handcuffs: Blake Corum, Chuba Hubbard, Brian Robinson, Tank Bigsby, Malik Davis, Ameer Abdullah, Bhayshul Tuten, Isaiah Davis, Keaton Mitchell, Ray Davis
WR Streamers:
Jauan Jennings (SF): The 49ers pass catchers have been hard to trust this season, but Jauan Jennings has been an exception of late. He has four touchdowns in the last five weeks, leading the team in receiver targets and snaps. He gets a great matchup against the Titans and is a good chance of scoring again.
Jordan Addison (MIN): The Vikings have been struggling of late, but JJ McCarthy is well and truly back. I can’t see Minnesota leaning on 1WR sets again this week which should mean a good amount of Jordan Addison in the best wide receiver matchup in football.
Adonai Mitchell (NYJ): Assuming Tyrod Taylor is back, I’m willing to risk Adonai Mitchell in a strong matchup against the Jaguars. He’s very risky but the upside is real.
WR Stashes:
Chargers WR: The Chargers face the Cowboys in Week 16, the league’s best WR matchup. With Quintin Johnston and Keenan Allen falling off rosters across the league, I’d be picking them up if you’re weak at WR.
Pat Bryant (DEN): Troy Franklin is out and Pat Bryant is in as WR2 in Denver. He gets a great Week 16 matchup and is worth picking up.
TE Streamers:
Harold Fannin Jr (CLE): This one shouldn’t need explaining. Harold Fannin Jr has been great with Shadeur Sanders and David Njoku is injured, locking in Fannin’s role and routes. Fannin is an every-week starter moving forward.
Mark Andrews (BAL): He’s been hard to trust, but there’s no better tight end matchup than Cincinnati. Mark Andrews is a must start tight end and Isaiah Likely is a solid option if you’re desperate as well.
TE Stash:
Darren Waller (MIA): He’s also hard to trust given his drop in snaps in Week 14, but Darren Waller gets the brilliant Bengals matchup in Week 16. I’m rostering him just to see whether his snaps rise this week, making him usable in the semi-finals.
K Streamers:
Cam Little (JAC): The Jets are an A+ matchup and Cam Little is an excellent kicker who is available in about half of leagues.
Evan McPherson (CIN): There aren’t many better matchups than the Ravens and we know Evan McPherson is a great kicker. This is an obvious stream.
K Stash:
Andy Borregales (NE): His Week 15 matchup is mid, but Andy Borregales will be a league winner in Weeks 16 and 17. I don’t love stashing kickers, but this is an exception.
DST Streamers:
49ers DST (SF): They’ve been cheeks this season, but the 49ers DST faces the mediocre Titans this week, making them a solid defensive start.
Bears DST (CHI): Another team that has struggled at times defensively, Chicago’s DST should be able to take advantage of a good matchup against the imploding Browns.
DST Stash:
Saints DST (NO): New Orleans faces the Jets and Titans in Weeks 16 and 17 and have proven to be solid in good matchups. I don’t like stashing DSTs, but this is the only time of the year when it’s sensible. The Saints DST is my favorite stash that is available in most leagues.
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If Tee Higgins is out or limited, I need some flex help in a 1/2 PPR league. Would you start Christian Watson, Dowdle, or Tyrone Tracy this week? Thanks!
Based on matchups, and with some nerves, I’d go with Dowdle.
14 Team league – half ppr
I have a couple flex spots to work with between – Stefon Diggs, DJ Moore, Blake Corum, Kareem Hunt, Quentin Johnston, and Pat Bryant. What are your thoughts?
Right now I’m probably going Diggs and Johnston (I also own McConkey).
It’s not pretty but I think you have to go Diggs and Johnston.
Yeah it’s not great, thanks for the reply!
Which 2 of these 3 would you roster ? Gainwell, Corum, Monangai? Thank You !!
Corum for sure. Other two are close but I prefer Monangai.
Hey mate
I have warren at tight end. With jones out im hesitant to start colts starters they were having an awesome year too. Do u like any of these guys as a start this week over warren? Strange at home vs jets, Likely at bengals, Parkinson at home vs detriot, barner at home vs indy, gesicki at home vs buffalo who had a huge game vs buffalo. Bengals let up most points to defense likely is intriguing. With most upside. What do you think?
Currently have cowboys defense at home vs minnesota. Who do you like best out of these defenses
Cowboys at home vs minny
Panthers at saints. Panthers coming off a bye
Giants at home vs washington
Dolphins at Pittsburgh
Saints at home vs Carolina
I have piniero at home vs Tennessee. Would you switch out for any of these mevis at home vs detroit, borregales at home vs buffalo, loop at cincy, koo at home vs washington,Prater at new England, santos at home vs cleveland, Mclaughlin at home vs Atlanta, lutz at home vs green bay, Patterson at Pittsburgh, Gonzalez at tampa.
Also which 2 qbs do you like in a 2 qb start league. B young at saints, c Williams, mariota at giants, Rodgers at miami.
Caleb has a tough match up. Thinking about dropping Caleb and rolling with bryce and mariota. What do u think
Looking for upside since were in the first week of playoff
I’d stick with Warren. Worse/weaker QBs often lean on TEs.
Yet to finish my kicker or DST rankings but I think it’s Cowboys and Loop.
Young and Mariota.
I feel.theres so much risk.with putting rivers under center coming out of retirement. 44 years old out of the league for 5 years lol
Would u say likely has more upside?
Strange is the next best option. Likely has upside but a very low floor. I’ll likely have Warren highest.
Where are we at with egbuka? I have one rb and two flex to fill with the following:
Judkins, Hampton, egbuka, a jones, btj, dowdle, corum
Thoughts?
Volume has me set with those first three seemingly but those back four have just enough interest to have me doubting the play. And of course….thursday.