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]]> false The Athletic info+683928f8b2e4c2434bd8445f@mg-eu.acast.com 683928f8b2e4c2434bd8445f wire-to-wire-a-show-about-fantasy-football https://feeds.megaphone.fm/TAMC9020646232 episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/683928f8b2e4c2434bd8445f/show-cover.jpg https://wire-to-wire-94e8ccff.simplecast.com Wire to Wire: A show about fantasy football https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/683928f8b2e4c2434bd8445f The Waiver Wire All-Star Team The Waiver Wire All-Star Team Mon, 06 Jan 2020 19:06:42 GMT 40:46 38504d01-4bdc-4629-9005-754bae13dc88 false https://theathletic.com/podcast/90-wire-to-wire/?episode=25 68392902998551779f5bc265 683928f8b2e4c2434bd8445f In the final episode of Wire to Wire this season, Michael Beller and Brandon Funston salute the best waiver wire pickups of the season by naming the 2019 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire All-Star Team. full 25 Rundown
3:51 The Waiver Wire All-Star Quarterback Is...
9:11 The Waiver Wire All-Star Running Backs Are...
21:02 The Waiver Wire All-Star Wide Receivers Are...
31:21 The Waiver Wire All-Star Flex Is...
35:19 The Waiver Wire All-Star Tight End Is...

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3:51 The Waiver Wire All-Star Quarterback Is...
9:11 The Waiver Wire All-Star Running Backs Are...
21:02 The Waiver Wire All-Star Wide Receivers Are...
31:21 The Waiver Wire All-Star Flex Is...
35:19 The Waiver Wire All-Star Tight End Is...

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]]> Championship Week Waiver Wire Championship Week Waiver Wire Mon, 16 Dec 2019 19:00:30 GMT 33:14 f6ece093-ee22-41d4-92b9-829854df2e39 false https://theathletic.com/podcast/90-wire-to-wire/?episode=24 68392900b2e4c2434bd84ad8 683928f8b2e4c2434bd8445f Fantasy football Championship Week has arrived, and with it comes a surprisingly robust waiver wire. No one playing for a fantasy football title lucked their way into the championship game, but even those strong teams might be able to find a better option for their starting lineups on the wire. Michael Beller and Brandon Funston break it all down in the penultimate Wire to Wire of the season. full 24 Rundown
2:03 Wrapping up Week 15
5:52 Breshad Perriman and the Rest of the Bucs' Receiving Corps
8:11 Anthony Miller Keeps it Rolling
10:30 The Fantasy Spotlight Finds Mike Boone
15:11 Where Does Boston Scott Fit Into the Championship Week Picture?
19:17 Any Value in Miami's Running Backs?
21:29 James Washington Potentially a Viable Play in Championship Games
24:10 Kenny Stills and Chris Conley
25:27 Tight Ends to Stream in Week 16
27:59 Quarterbacks to Stream in Week 16
29:53 Defenses to Stream in Week 16

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2:03 Wrapping up Week 15
5:52 Breshad Perriman and the Rest of the Bucs' Receiving Corps
8:11 Anthony Miller Keeps it Rolling
10:30 The Fantasy Spotlight Finds Mike Boone
15:11 Where Does Boston Scott Fit Into the Championship Week Picture?
19:17 Any Value in Miami's Running Backs?
21:29 James Washington Potentially a Viable Play in Championship Games
24:10 Kenny Stills and Chris Conley
25:27 Tight Ends to Stream in Week 16
27:59 Quarterbacks to Stream in Week 16
29:53 Defenses to Stream in Week 16

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]]> DeAndre Washington Leads the Week 15 Waiver Wire DeAndre Washington Leads the Week 15 Waiver Wire Mon, 09 Dec 2019 19:12:22 GMT 41:16 f1de8a76-46a7-4a9d-b913-c77ebf500691 false https://theathletic.com/podcast/90-wire-to-wire/?episode=23 683929025b56407fa4d062d3 683928f8b2e4c2434bd8445f full 23 Rundown
6:16 DeAndre Washington's Massive Upside
8:31 Adrian Peterson Back in the Fantasy Spotlight
10:55 Patrick Laird and Miami's Excellent Remaining Schedule
13:06 Any Value in Bilal Powell?
15:35 Who Steps Up in Tampa with Mike Evans Out?
18:55 Time to Trust A.J. Brown?
22:38 Zach Pascal, Allen Hurns, Anthony Miller All Intriguing for the Rest of the Fantasy Playoffs
27:43 Tyler Higbee Plays His Way Into Fantasy Relevance
30:23 David Njoku and Ian Thomas on the Radar for Week 15
34:05 Quarterbacks to Stream in Week 15
37:46 Defenses to Stream in Week 15

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6:16 DeAndre Washington's Massive Upside
8:31 Adrian Peterson Back in the Fantasy Spotlight
10:55 Patrick Laird and Miami's Excellent Remaining Schedule
13:06 Any Value in Bilal Powell?
15:35 Who Steps Up in Tampa with Mike Evans Out?
18:55 Time to Trust A.J. Brown?
22:38 Zach Pascal, Allen Hurns, Anthony Miller All Intriguing for the Rest of the Fantasy Playoffs
27:43 Tyler Higbee Plays His Way Into Fantasy Relevance
30:23 David Njoku and Ian Thomas on the Radar for Week 15
34:05 Quarterbacks to Stream in Week 15
37:46 Defenses to Stream in Week 15

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]]> Still Finding Value on the Waiver Wire at the Start of the Fantasy Football Playoffs Still Finding Value on the Waiver Wire at the Start of the Fantasy Football Playoffs Mon, 02 Dec 2019 19:19:58 GMT 37:24 267f7860-7498-44d9-bdbf-993439938cac false https://theathletic.com/podcast/90-wire-to-wire/?episode=22 683929012780b226c75f5e99 683928f8b2e4c2434bd8445f full 22 Rundown
3:46 Top Waiver Targets, Led by Benny Snell
5:57 Raheem Mostert Stubbornly Valuable in San Francisco
8:02 Three Big Games for James Washington
10:13 Can Patrick Laird Factor into the Fantasy Playoffs?
12:19 Anthony Miller Finally Emerging for the Bears
14:19 Why is Bo Scarbrough Not 100% Owned?
15:09 Sudden Value for Darwin Thompson
17:16 Not Falling for Peyton Barber
19:16 Jordan Wilkins Not Worth the Headache
21:07 Darius Slayton and Cole Beasley Lead Fantasy-Relevant Receivers on Most Waiver Wires
26:31 Waiver Wire Tight Ends with Playoff-Long Viability
29:50 Quarterbacks to Stream in Week 14
32:51 Defenses to Stream in Week 14

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3:46 Top Waiver Targets, Led by Benny Snell
5:57 Raheem Mostert Stubbornly Valuable in San Francisco
8:02 Three Big Games for James Washington
10:13 Can Patrick Laird Factor into the Fantasy Playoffs?
12:19 Anthony Miller Finally Emerging for the Bears
14:19 Why is Bo Scarbrough Not 100% Owned?
15:09 Sudden Value for Darwin Thompson
17:16 Not Falling for Peyton Barber
19:16 Jordan Wilkins Not Worth the Headache
21:07 Darius Slayton and Cole Beasley Lead Fantasy-Relevant Receivers on Most Waiver Wires
26:31 Waiver Wire Tight Ends with Playoff-Long Viability
29:50 Quarterbacks to Stream in Week 14
32:51 Defenses to Stream in Week 14

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]]> <![CDATA[The Final Waiver Wire of Fantasy Football's Regular Season]]> Mon, 25 Nov 2019 19:13:41 GMT 47:25 59828934-32d4-4af5-b33d-3ca458d2b5fa false https://theathletic.com/podcast/90-wire-to-wire/?episode=21 68392902998551779f5bc273 683928f8b2e4c2434bd8445f full 21 Rundown
4:45 Top Waiver Targets, Led by Bo Scarbrough
7:23 Benny Snell Making Noise in Pittsburgh
10:40 Rashaad Penny Forcing a Timeshare in Seattle
13:08 The Rest of the RB Position, Starting with Darrel Williams
16:01 Raheem Mostert Back to Fantasy Relevance
18:22 Any Value in Nyheim Hines?
21:20 Randall Cobb Leads Our Look at Receivers
23:49 Cole Beasley More Than a Streamer?
25:51 Signs of Life from James Washington
27:49 N'Keal Harry and Jakobi Meyers
29:47 Darius Slayton's Friendly Playoff Schedule
31:40 Putting a Value on Boom-or-Bust WRs John Ross and A.J. Brown
34:13 Mecole Hardman and Demarcus Robinson
35:55 Russell Gage a Lesser Cole Beasley
36:59 David Njoku's Rest-of-Season Value
38:49 Jack Doyle a Safe Starter with Eric Ebron on IR?
39:36 Making a Case for Ryan Griffin
41:10 Quarterbacks to Stream in Week 13
43:37 Defenses to Stream in Week 13

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4:45 Top Waiver Targets, Led by Bo Scarbrough
7:23 Benny Snell Making Noise in Pittsburgh
10:40 Rashaad Penny Forcing a Timeshare in Seattle
13:08 The Rest of the RB Position, Starting with Darrel Williams
16:01 Raheem Mostert Back to Fantasy Relevance
18:22 Any Value in Nyheim Hines?
21:20 Randall Cobb Leads Our Look at Receivers
23:49 Cole Beasley More Than a Streamer?
25:51 Signs of Life from James Washington
27:49 N'Keal Harry and Jakobi Meyers
29:47 Darius Slayton's Friendly Playoff Schedule
31:40 Putting a Value on Boom-or-Bust WRs John Ross and A.J. Brown
34:13 Mecole Hardman and Demarcus Robinson
35:55 Russell Gage a Lesser Cole Beasley
36:59 David Njoku's Rest-of-Season Value
38:49 Jack Doyle a Safe Starter with Eric Ebron on IR?
39:36 Making a Case for Ryan Griffin
41:10 Quarterbacks to Stream in Week 13
43:37 Defenses to Stream in Week 13

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]]> Breaking Down the Week 12 Waiver Wire Breaking Down the Week 12 Waiver Wire Mon, 18 Nov 2019 18:58:37 GMT 47:46 4a7a2dd4-a9c5-4da3-bb09-9f538f53440d false https://theathletic.com/podcast/90-wire-to-wire/?episode=20 683929032780b226c75f5ef5 683928f8b2e4c2434bd8445f There are just two weeks left in the typical fantasy football regular season, making this time to marshal resources to qualify for—and succeed in—the playoffs. Michael Beller and Brandon Funston help you do that in this episode of Wire to Wire, with an in-depth look at a surprisingly fertile waiver wire. full 20 Rundown
4:50 Jonathan Williams Takes Over for the Injured Marlon Mack
7:28 Bo Scarbrough Our Top Waiver Target of the Week
10:15 Jacob Hollister a TE1 for the Rest of the Season?
12:36 Trey Edmunds a Short-Term Add
15:34 Don't Fall for the Jay Ajayi Trap
17:29 Get Deebo Samuel Now if He's Still Available
18:23 Randall Cobb Emerging in Dallas
20:11 Darius Slayton Worth a Look
22:39 James Washington Filling a Void in Pittsburgh
26:00 Any Value in Devin Funchess?
27:38 Chasing Ghosts with N'Keal Harry?
29:31 Highlighting Our Favorite Old Standbys at Wide Receiver
32:32 Noah Fant Coming on Strong in Denver
34:05 Dallas Goedert Sticking as a Low-End TE1
37:11 Ryan Griffin Scratching the Fantasy Community's Chris Herndon Itch
38:46 Believing in Ross Dwelley's Touchdown Upside?
41:08 Quarterbacks to Stream in Week 12
43:51 Defenses to Stream in Week 12

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]]> Rundown
4:50 Jonathan Williams Takes Over for the Injured Marlon Mack
7:28 Bo Scarbrough Our Top Waiver Target of the Week
10:15 Jacob Hollister a TE1 for the Rest of the Season?
12:36 Trey Edmunds a Short-Term Add
15:34 Don't Fall for the Jay Ajayi Trap
17:29 Get Deebo Samuel Now if He's Still Available
18:23 Randall Cobb Emerging in Dallas
20:11 Darius Slayton Worth a Look
22:39 James Washington Filling a Void in Pittsburgh
26:00 Any Value in Devin Funchess?
27:38 Chasing Ghosts with N'Keal Harry?
29:31 Highlighting Our Favorite Old Standbys at Wide Receiver
32:32 Noah Fant Coming on Strong in Denver
34:05 Dallas Goedert Sticking as a Low-End TE1
37:11 Ryan Griffin Scratching the Fantasy Community's Chris Herndon Itch
38:46 Believing in Ross Dwelley's Touchdown Upside?
41:08 Quarterbacks to Stream in Week 12
43:51 Defenses to Stream in Week 12

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]]> <![CDATA[It's Empty-The-Wallet Season on the Fantasy Football Waiver Wire]]> Mon, 11 Nov 2019 18:56:51 GMT 40:59 8d3d850e-9ac5-4c8c-81e0-1f2e3a536af5 false https://theathletic.com/podcast/90-wire-to-wire/?episode=19 68392902b2e4c2434bd84b32 683928f8b2e4c2434bd8445f full 19 Rundown
4:48 Empty the Wallet for Brian Hill
7:50 Time to Grab Derrius Guice
9:53 J.D McKissic the Leader of Detroit's Backfield
12:21 Do We Have to Bid on Kalen Ballage?
14:43 Bilal Powell a Player of Interest
16:09 Handcuff Season
18:09 Darius Slayton Leads Our Look at Receivers
20:15 Josh Reynolds Set for a Larger Role
23:06 Sneaky Value in Danny Amendola?
26:09 Chris Conley Still Needs More Attention from Fantasy Owners
28:41 Buying Back Into O.J. Howard?
30:34 Long-Term Value in Mike Gesicki or Jonnu Smith?
32:10 Watching Jacob Hollister and Ross Dwelley on MNF
35:27 Quarterbacks to Stream in Week 11
38:08 Defenses to Stream in Week 11

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4:48 Empty the Wallet for Brian Hill
7:50 Time to Grab Derrius Guice
9:53 J.D McKissic the Leader of Detroit's Backfield
12:21 Do We Have to Bid on Kalen Ballage?
14:43 Bilal Powell a Player of Interest
16:09 Handcuff Season
18:09 Darius Slayton Leads Our Look at Receivers
20:15 Josh Reynolds Set for a Larger Role
23:06 Sneaky Value in Danny Amendola?
26:09 Chris Conley Still Needs More Attention from Fantasy Owners
28:41 Buying Back Into O.J. Howard?
30:34 Long-Term Value in Mike Gesicki or Jonnu Smith?
32:10 Watching Jacob Hollister and Ross Dwelley on MNF
35:27 Quarterbacks to Stream in Week 11
38:08 Defenses to Stream in Week 11

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]]> Ronald Jones, DeVante Parker and the Rest of the Week 10 Waiver Wire Ronald Jones, DeVante Parker and the Rest of the Week 10 Waiver Wire Mon, 04 Nov 2019 19:02:18 GMT 45:59 e41f887b-81e8-4761-b3ed-f0446e026e22 false https://theathletic.com/podcast/90-wire-to-wire/?episode=18 683929022780b226c75f5eba 683928f8b2e4c2434bd8445f full 18 Rundown
4:16 Top Waiver Targets, Led by Ronald Jones
6:50 DeVante Parker Time in Miami
9:16 Zach Pascal Taking Advantage of His Opportunities
11:59 Darrell Henderson and Malcolm Brown Begin Our Look at RBs
13:52 Derrius Guice Intriguing for Playoff-Bound Owners
16:08 Short-Term Value for Trey Edmunds
17:57 J.D. McKissic and Detroit's Pass-Happy Offense
20:58 Parris Campbell Kicks off Our WR Breakdown
22:22 Preston Williams' Season Ending-Injury
23:47 Auden Tate Remains an Undervalued Source of Production
25:37 Mohamed Sanu Gets Going in New England's Offense
28:26 Willing to Chase Kenny Stills or Chris Conley?
33:21 Has the Mike Gesicki Breakout Arrived?
35:32 Noah Fant Flashes His Upside
37:26 A Lost Season for Chris Herndon?
41:02 Quarterbacks to Stream in Week 10
43:02 Defenses to Stream in Week 10

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]]> Rundown
4:16 Top Waiver Targets, Led by Ronald Jones
6:50 DeVante Parker Time in Miami
9:16 Zach Pascal Taking Advantage of His Opportunities
11:59 Darrell Henderson and Malcolm Brown Begin Our Look at RBs
13:52 Derrius Guice Intriguing for Playoff-Bound Owners
16:08 Short-Term Value for Trey Edmunds
17:57 J.D. McKissic and Detroit's Pass-Happy Offense
20:58 Parris Campbell Kicks off Our WR Breakdown
22:22 Preston Williams' Season Ending-Injury
23:47 Auden Tate Remains an Undervalued Source of Production
25:37 Mohamed Sanu Gets Going in New England's Offense
28:26 Willing to Chase Kenny Stills or Chris Conley?
33:21 Has the Mike Gesicki Breakout Arrived?
35:32 Noah Fant Flashes His Upside
37:26 A Lost Season for Chris Herndon?
41:02 Quarterbacks to Stream in Week 10
43:02 Defenses to Stream in Week 10

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]]> NFL Trades Drive the Action on the Fantasy Football Waiver Wire in Week 9 NFL Trades Drive the Action on the Fantasy Football Waiver Wire in Week 9 Mon, 28 Oct 2019 18:00:38 GMT 49:07 4f004c64-93cd-4a33-8f07-1d24898d9907 false https://theathletic.com/podcast/90-wire-to-wire/?episode=17 68392902b2e4c2434bd84b43 683928f8b2e4c2434bd8445f full 17 Rundown
4:50 Mark Walton Leads our Top Week 9 Waiver Wire Targets
9:12 Cam Newton Still the Man in Carolina
11:42 Rashaad Penny Trade Rumors
13:56 Raheem Mostert Back in the Fantasy Spotlight
16:04 Darrell Henderson Locked in as the Rams' No. 2 Back?
18:57 Detroit's Backfield a Headache to Avoid?
20:44 Time for Playoff-Bound Owners to Look at Derrius Guice
23:20 It's Handcuff Season!
23:58 Can We Quit Josh Gordon?
27:16 Josh Reynolds Relevant Once Again
28:58 What More Does Auden Tate Need to Do?!?
32:34 Chris Conley Worth a Look
34:56 Funston and Beller Make a Case for a Couple Long-Range Targets
37:15 Jonnu Smith the New Tight End Du Jour
39:28 Dallas Goedert and Chris Herndon on the Radar
42:18 Quarterbacks to Stream in Week 9
44:56 Defenses to Stream in Week 9

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]]> Rundown
4:50 Mark Walton Leads our Top Week 9 Waiver Wire Targets
9:12 Cam Newton Still the Man in Carolina
11:42 Rashaad Penny Trade Rumors
13:56 Raheem Mostert Back in the Fantasy Spotlight
16:04 Darrell Henderson Locked in as the Rams' No. 2 Back?
18:57 Detroit's Backfield a Headache to Avoid?
20:44 Time for Playoff-Bound Owners to Look at Derrius Guice
23:20 It's Handcuff Season!
23:58 Can We Quit Josh Gordon?
27:16 Josh Reynolds Relevant Once Again
28:58 What More Does Auden Tate Need to Do?!?
32:34 Chris Conley Worth a Look
34:56 Funston and Beller Make a Case for a Couple Long-Range Targets
37:15 Jonnu Smith the New Tight End Du Jour
39:28 Dallas Goedert and Chris Herndon on the Radar
42:18 Quarterbacks to Stream in Week 9
44:56 Defenses to Stream in Week 9

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]]> Breaking Down the Waiver Wire at the Halfway Point of the Fantasy Football Season Breaking Down the Waiver Wire at the Halfway Point of the Fantasy Football Season Mon, 21 Oct 2019 17:58:54 GMT 51:16 23b77844-419b-4eb4-8105-1e870032e01a false https://theathletic.com/podcast/90-wire-to-wire/?episode=16 683929022780b226c75f5eeb 683928f8b2e4c2434bd8445f full 16 4:51 Top Waiver Wire Targets for Week 8
7:29 Corey Davis
10:41 Auden Tate
12:44 Derrius Guice
14:40 Malcolm Brown and Darrell Henderson
17:55 Mark Walton
20:06 Gus Edwards
23:11 Kareem Hunt
27:16 A.J. Brown
29:30 DeVante Parker and Preston Williams
32:05 Phillip Dorsett and N'Keal Harry
34:39 Kenny Stills
36:45 Zach Pascal
38:53 Chris Herndon
40:39 Tight Ends to Stream in Week 8
42:56 Cam Newton and Quarterbacks to Stream in Week 8
46:19 Defenses to Stream in Week 8

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]]> 4:51 Top Waiver Wire Targets for Week 8
7:29 Corey Davis
10:41 Auden Tate
12:44 Derrius Guice
14:40 Malcolm Brown and Darrell Henderson
17:55 Mark Walton
20:06 Gus Edwards
23:11 Kareem Hunt
27:16 A.J. Brown
29:30 DeVante Parker and Preston Williams
32:05 Phillip Dorsett and N'Keal Harry
34:39 Kenny Stills
36:45 Zach Pascal
38:53 Chris Herndon
40:39 Tight Ends to Stream in Week 8
42:56 Cam Newton and Quarterbacks to Stream in Week 8
46:19 Defenses to Stream in Week 8

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]]> Two Receivers—One an Old Standby, the Other an Emerging Talent—Lead the Week 7 Waiver Wire Two Receivers—One an Old Standby, the Other an Emerging Talent—Lead the Week 7 Waiver Wire Mon, 14 Oct 2019 18:04:29 GMT 50:09 e09f7e90-e88d-4960-bf92-3aaac9252345 false https://theathletic.com/podcast/90-wire-to-wire/?episode=14 68392902998551779f5bc27f 683928f8b2e4c2434bd8445f full 14 3:28 Top-Three Waiver Wire Targets for Week 7
12:16 Benny Snell Kicks off the Running Back Position
14:37 Malcolm Brown and Darrell Henderson
18:06 Adrian Peterson
20:17 Latavius Murray
23:04 Mark Walton
26:28 DaeSean Hamilton Revival?
28:30 Dante Pettis
30:48 Phillip Dorsett
32:38 Any Life for Titans Receivers?
34:29 Jaron Brown
38:22 Still Buying Chris Herndon?
39:47 Darren Fells
40:18 Dawson Knox
43:26 Quarterbacks to Stream in Week 7
45:33 Defenses to Stream in Week 7

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12:16 Benny Snell Kicks off the Running Back Position
14:37 Malcolm Brown and Darrell Henderson
18:06 Adrian Peterson
20:17 Latavius Murray
23:04 Mark Walton
26:28 DaeSean Hamilton Revival?
28:30 Dante Pettis
30:48 Phillip Dorsett
32:38 Any Life for Titans Receivers?
34:29 Jaron Brown
38:22 Still Buying Chris Herndon?
39:47 Darren Fells
40:18 Dawson Knox
43:26 Quarterbacks to Stream in Week 7
45:33 Defenses to Stream in Week 7

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]]> Two Tight Ends—Yes, Tight Ends!—Highlight the Week 6 Waiver Wire Two Tight Ends—Yes, Tight Ends!—Highlight the Week 6 Waiver Wire Mon, 07 Oct 2019 18:07:04 GMT 49:48 21bcf40b-5009-4494-b2aa-019493b17570 false https://theathletic.com/podcast/90-wire-to-wire/?episode=12 68392902964166a365f6f994 683928f8b2e4c2434bd8445f full 12 Rundown

2:34 Gerald Everett Leads the Week 6 Waiver Wire

7:02 Don't Forget About Chris Herndon

10:27 Auden Tate Rounds Out Top-Three Waiver Targets

13:41 Chase Edmonds Kicks off Our Look at RBs on the Wire

15:27 Jon Hillman

17:24 Adrian Peterson

19:32 Raheem Mostert

21:18 A Couple of Handcuffs

22:22 Mohamed Sanu Leads Our Look at WRs on the Wire

24:12 Jamison Crowder

26:20 Diontae Johnson

28:21 Geronimo Allison

29:06 Funston Brazenly Compares Himself to Davante Adams

30:02 Willie Snead

32:07 Beller and Funston Both Throw a Long-Range Name Out There, Leading a List of WR Streamers

38:10 Any Love for Dwayne Haskins?

39:51 Plenty of Quarterbacks to Stream in Week 6

43:59 Defenses to Stream in Week 6

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2:34 Gerald Everett Leads the Week 6 Waiver Wire

7:02 Don't Forget About Chris Herndon

10:27 Auden Tate Rounds Out Top-Three Waiver Targets

13:41 Chase Edmonds Kicks off Our Look at RBs on the Wire

15:27 Jon Hillman

17:24 Adrian Peterson

19:32 Raheem Mostert

21:18 A Couple of Handcuffs

22:22 Mohamed Sanu Leads Our Look at WRs on the Wire

24:12 Jamison Crowder

26:20 Diontae Johnson

28:21 Geronimo Allison

29:06 Funston Brazenly Compares Himself to Davante Adams

30:02 Willie Snead

32:07 Beller and Funston Both Throw a Long-Range Name Out There, Leading a List of WR Streamers

38:10 Any Love for Dwayne Haskins?

39:51 Plenty of Quarterbacks to Stream in Week 6

43:59 Defenses to Stream in Week 6

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]]> Ronald Jones Leads the Week 5 Waiver Wire Ronald Jones Leads the Week 5 Waiver Wire Mon, 30 Sep 2019 17:37:36 GMT 51:20 a805a413-649f-43c4-bb75-9338cad6a688 false https://theathletic.com/podcast/90-wire-to-wire/?episode=10 68392903964166a365f6f99c 683928f8b2e4c2434bd8445f For fantasy football owners desperate for some help on the waiver wire, Ronald Jones is an oasis in the middle of the desert that is Week 5. Jones is well worth a bid, but the rest of the wire is barren. Michael Beller and Brandon Funston help you uncover the value that is out there, but they also caution against making any hasty bids with few players of note sitting on the wire this week. full 10 Rundown

3:26 Top Waiver Targets for Week 5, Led by Ronald Jones

12:51 Running Back Targets, Starting with Jordan Wilkins and Nyheim Hines

15:07 Raheem Mostert

16:51 Alexander Mattison and Tony Pollard

18:14 Jay Ajayi on His Way Back?

19:46 Geronimo Allison Leads Our Look at Wide Receivers

22:20 Mohamed Sanu

24:22 Cole Beasley

26:54 Zach Pascal

28:15 Devante Parker and Preston Williams

29:45 Deebo Samuel and Dante Pettis

32:15 Funston Takes a Mini-Victory Lap with Noah Fant

36:21 Gerald Everett

39:23 Any Value in Dwayne Haskins or Chase Daniel?

42:07 Quarterbacks to Stream in Week 5

46:13 Defenses to Stream in Week 5

 

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3:26 Top Waiver Targets for Week 5, Led by Ronald Jones

12:51 Running Back Targets, Starting with Jordan Wilkins and Nyheim Hines

15:07 Raheem Mostert

16:51 Alexander Mattison and Tony Pollard

18:14 Jay Ajayi on His Way Back?

19:46 Geronimo Allison Leads Our Look at Wide Receivers

22:20 Mohamed Sanu

24:22 Cole Beasley

26:54 Zach Pascal

28:15 Devante Parker and Preston Williams

29:45 Deebo Samuel and Dante Pettis

32:15 Funston Takes a Mini-Victory Lap with Noah Fant

36:21 Gerald Everett

39:23 Any Value in Dwayne Haskins or Chase Daniel?

42:07 Quarterbacks to Stream in Week 5

46:13 Defenses to Stream in Week 5

 

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]]> <![CDATA[Saquon Barkley's Ankle Injury Shapes the Week 4 Waiver Wire]]> Mon, 23 Sep 2019 18:14:28 GMT 58:45 3bcf5e83-ae7f-4934-81b0-2233f758b01e false https://theathletic.com/podcast/90-wire-to-wire/?episode=8 683929045b56407fa4d063c4 683928f8b2e4c2434bd8445f full 8 2:53 Top-Three Waiver Wire Targets for Week 4
9:43 Running Backs to Target on the Wire
10:07 Alexander Mattison
12:55 Tony Pollard
15:07 Justin Jackson
17:25 Jamaal Williams
20:10 Ronald Jones
21:56 Carlos Hyde
24:04 Darrel Williams
27:32 Rex Burkhead
30:03 Wide Receivers to Target on the Wire, Starting with Devin Smith
31:45 Preston Williams
33:21 Mack Hollins
35:01 Auden Tate
37:34 Mohamed Sanu
39:18 Diontae Johnson
40:23 San Francisco Receivers
42:20 Golden Tate
45:38 Tight Ends to Target on the Wire
46:05 Will Dissly
48:25 Jordan Akins
51:08 Great Debut Starts by Daniel Jones and Kyle Allen
53:40 Quarterbacks to Stream in Week 4
55:20 Defenses to Stream in Week 4

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]]> 2:53 Top-Three Waiver Wire Targets for Week 4
9:43 Running Backs to Target on the Wire
10:07 Alexander Mattison
12:55 Tony Pollard
15:07 Justin Jackson
17:25 Jamaal Williams
20:10 Ronald Jones
21:56 Carlos Hyde
24:04 Darrel Williams
27:32 Rex Burkhead
30:03 Wide Receivers to Target on the Wire, Starting with Devin Smith
31:45 Preston Williams
33:21 Mack Hollins
35:01 Auden Tate
37:34 Mohamed Sanu
39:18 Diontae Johnson
40:23 San Francisco Receivers
42:20 Golden Tate
45:38 Tight Ends to Target on the Wire
46:05 Will Dissly
48:25 Jordan Akins
51:08 Great Debut Starts by Daniel Jones and Kyle Allen
53:40 Quarterbacks to Stream in Week 4
55:20 Defenses to Stream in Week 4

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]]> Raheem Mostert, Demarcus Robinson, and the Rest of the Week 3 Waiver Wire Raheem Mostert, Demarcus Robinson, and the Rest of the Week 3 Waiver Wire Mon, 16 Sep 2019 18:10:47 GMT 54:41 5d646e02-2577-4980-8361-9c28fc63c259 false https://theathletic.com/podcast/90-wire-to-wire/?episode=6 68392903998551779f5bc29a 683928f8b2e4c2434bd8445f full 6 Rundown
2:37 Top Three Waiver Targets for Week 3
11:25 Waiver Effects of Ben Roethlisberger's Injury
15:26 Running Backs on the Wire
16:55 Justin Jackson
18:20 Frank Gore
20:21 Carlos Hyde
23:47 Wide Receivers on the Wire, Starting with D.K. Metcalf
25:49 Deebo Samuel and Marquise Goodwin
28:42 Preston Williams
29:57 Randall Cobb and Cole Beasley
32:04 D.J. Chark
34:05 Damiere Byrd
39:09 Chris Herndon Back From Suspension Week 5
39:53 Does Will Dissly Have Any Staying Power?
42:36 Waiver Effects of the Drew Brees Injury
44:48 Quarterbacks to Stream in Week 3
48:03 Defenses to Stream in Week 3

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2:37 Top Three Waiver Targets for Week 3
11:25 Waiver Effects of Ben Roethlisberger's Injury
15:26 Running Backs on the Wire
16:55 Justin Jackson
18:20 Frank Gore
20:21 Carlos Hyde
23:47 Wide Receivers on the Wire, Starting with D.K. Metcalf
25:49 Deebo Samuel and Marquise Goodwin
28:42 Preston Williams
29:57 Randall Cobb and Cole Beasley
32:04 D.J. Chark
34:05 Damiere Byrd
39:09 Chris Herndon Back From Suspension Week 5
39:53 Does Will Dissly Have Any Staying Power?
42:36 Waiver Effects of the Drew Brees Injury
44:48 Quarterbacks to Stream in Week 3
48:03 Defenses to Stream in Week 3

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]]> Jamison Crowder, T.J. Hockenson Highlight the Week 2 Waiver Wire Jamison Crowder, T.J. Hockenson Highlight the Week 2 Waiver Wire Mon, 09 Sep 2019 18:09:03 GMT 58:54 7fb35d5d-3e18-46d0-a12a-c437c9fc794b false https://theathletic.com/podcast/90-wire-to-wire/?episode=4 68392905964166a365f6fa13 683928f8b2e4c2434bd8445f Michael Beller and Brandon Funston break down the best waiver wire targets going into Week 2. The guys discuss more than 20 players who belong on the waiver wire radar, including Jamison Crowder, T.J. Hockenson, Ronald Jones and John Ross. After covering the wire, they give you their favorite quarterbacks and defenses to stream in Week 2. full 4 Rundown
2:33 Jamison Crowder the Top Waiver Target
5:02 Is T.J. Hockenson a Consistent Starter?
7:55 Great Day to Be Named Brown
14:04 Breaking Down the Available Running Backs, Led by Ronald Jones
16:35 Injuries Open the Door for Giovani Bernard and Raheem Mostert
20:27 Justin Jackson's Role Behind Austin Ekeler
22:58 Alexander Mattison a Necessary Handcuff?
26:22 D.K. Metcalf Looks Good in Debut
29:05 John Ross Emerging for the Bengals?
31:02 Terry McLaurin Stars for Washington
34:42 Miami Wide Receivers Offering Value
37:40 Chris Conley and D.J. Chark Pop in Jacksonville
40:22 Fading Danny Amendola
46:04 Buying Gardner Minshew in Superflex Leagues?
49:41 Expectations for Darren Waller on MNF
51:45 Quarterbacks to Stream in Week 2
54:28 Defenses to Stream in Week 2

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2:33 Jamison Crowder the Top Waiver Target
5:02 Is T.J. Hockenson a Consistent Starter?
7:55 Great Day to Be Named Brown
14:04 Breaking Down the Available Running Backs, Led by Ronald Jones
16:35 Injuries Open the Door for Giovani Bernard and Raheem Mostert
20:27 Justin Jackson's Role Behind Austin Ekeler
22:58 Alexander Mattison a Necessary Handcuff?
26:22 D.K. Metcalf Looks Good in Debut
29:05 John Ross Emerging for the Bengals?
31:02 Terry McLaurin Stars for Washington
34:42 Miami Wide Receivers Offering Value
37:40 Chris Conley and D.J. Chark Pop in Jacksonville
40:22 Fading Danny Amendola
46:04 Buying Gardner Minshew in Superflex Leagues?
49:41 Expectations for Darren Waller on MNF
51:45 Quarterbacks to Stream in Week 2
54:28 Defenses to Stream in Week 2

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]]> Hello, Welcome, and a Week 0 Waiver Wire Breakdown Hello, Welcome, and a Week 0 Waiver Wire Breakdown Fri, 30 Aug 2019 17:53:50 GMT 40:40 2327741d-a67c-45d3-93ee-1c023954a444 false https://theathletic.com/podcast/90-wire-to-wire/?episode=2 68392902964166a365f6f96b 683928f8b2e4c2434bd8445f In the debut episode of Wire to Wire, Michael Beller and Brandon Funston welcome listeners to the show, which will break down the fantasy football waiver wire every week. They also discuss players already making waves on waivers wires, including Jacoby Brissett, Jamison Crowder, Deebo Samuel, and a surprise running back in Tampa. full 2 Rundown
2:14 What Wire to Wire is All About
5:28 Is Jacoby Brissett a Waiver Wire Target?
8:33 Brissett's Value in Superflex/Two-QB Leagues
11:11 Value of Key Colts in Remaining Drafts
14:55 Why is Jamison Crowder So Widely Available?
20:24 Make a Move for Devin Singletary?
26:02 Tyrell Williams Undervalued by the Fantasy Community
30:25 Deebo Samuel the WR1 in San Francisco?
36:06 Brandon Makes a Dare

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]]> Rundown
2:14 What Wire to Wire is All About
5:28 Is Jacoby Brissett a Waiver Wire Target?
8:33 Brissett's Value in Superflex/Two-QB Leagues
11:11 Value of Key Colts in Remaining Drafts
14:55 Why is Jamison Crowder So Widely Available?
20:24 Make a Move for Devin Singletary?
26:02 Tyrell Williams Undervalued by the Fantasy Community
30:25 Deebo Samuel the WR1 in San Francisco?
36:06 Brandon Makes a Dare

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]]> Wire to Wire Trailer Wire to Wire Trailer Thu, 22 Aug 2019 22:52:57 GMT 1:12 eb46315b-b1cd-41a4-a126-33467d23830a false https://theathletic.com/podcast/90-wire-to-wire/?episode=1 683928fb5b56407fa4d06037 683928f8b2e4c2434bd8445f Michael Beller of The Athletic introduces Wire to Wire, a weekly show that dives into the fantasy football waiver wire.For exclusive episodes on Fridays and 40% off a subscription, subscribe to The Athletic at theathletic.com/wiretowire. trailer

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