10 Players to Stash Ahead of Week 3 | Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups (2024)

Summary

In this episode of the Fantasy Pros YouTube channel, Lucas Wiel discusses 10 players worth stashing before the week two slate and next week's waivers. He covers wide receivers like Demarcus Robinson of the Rams and Xavier Lee of the Panthers, highlighting their potential value and opportunities due to injuries and team dynamics. Also mentioned are running backs Tai Chan of the Vikings and Marshon Lloyd of the Packers, along with tight ends like Kobby Parkinson of the Rams and Tucker Craft of the Packers. Lucas emphasizes the importance of stashing players with potential for increased roles and production, especially in deeper leagues.

Takeaways

• 🏈 Demarcus Robinson, a wide receiver for the LA Rams, is a top stash candidate in fantasy football, especially with Cooper Kupp on injured reserve.
• 👟 Tai'von Chandler of the Minnesota Vikings could provide sneaky value as a handcuff for Aaron Jones and may see increased opportunities.
• 📈 Adonai Mitchell of the Indianapolis Colts is a stash-worthy wide receiver despite a modest start, showing potential for more significant contributions.
• 🏃 Marshon Lattimore, a running back for the Green Bay Packers, is worth stashing in deeper leagues due to his potential role in the backfield once healthy.
• 🎯 Kobby Parkinson, the Rams' tight end, could see increased targets and production in the absence of Puka Nacua, making him a stash option at the tight end position.
• 🌟 Tucker Craft of the Green Bay Packers is an intriguing stash in very deep leagues, showing promise with more snaps and routes than Luke Musgrave.
• 🔄 Tyler Johnson of the LA Rams is another wide receiver to consider stashing, especially if Demarcus Robinson is already off the waiver wire.
• 🐉 Xavier Legette of the Carolina Panthers, despite the team's poor offensive performance, led in targets and could be a stash for potential future upside.
• 🚀 Devon Williams of the Denver Broncos is a deep stash option in PPR leagues, having caught all eight targets in his NFL debut.
• 🌊 Jaylen McMillan of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, although only catching one pass, showed potential with a touchdown and high snap and route participation.

Q & A

Who is the host of the Fantasy Pros YouTube channel in the provided transcript?

The host of the Fantasy Pros YouTube channel in the provided transcript is Lucas Wiel.

What is the main topic discussed by Lucas Wiel in the video?

The main topic discussed by Lucas Wiel in the video is about 10 players that fantasy football players should consider stashing ahead of the week to slate and next week's waivers.

What is the purpose of Fantasy Pros' Waiver Assistant mentioned in the transcript?

Fantasy Pros' Waiver Assistant is designed to simplify waiver wire decisions by providing instant analysis on potential moves from over 100 fantasy experts and discovering both the weekly and rest of season impact for every waiver add.

Which Los Angeles Rams wide receiver is suggested as an easy stash ahead of week two?

Demarcus Robinson, a wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams, is suggested as an easy stash ahead of week two.

Why is Demarcus Robinson highlighted as a player to stash?

Demarcus Robinson is highlighted as a player to stash because with Cooper Kupp being placed on injured reserve, there is ample opportunity for Robinson to have weekly fantasy value, especially considering the Rams' offense and his performance in week one.

What is the significance of the Arizona Cardinals' secondary performance in relation to Demarcus Robinson?

The Arizona Cardinals' secondary performance is significant because if it hasn't improved since the 2023 season, it could provide an opportunity for Demarcus Robinson to have a good game, making him a valuable stash for fantasy football players.

Who is the Minnesota Vikings running back discussed in the transcript, and what is his current roster percentage?

The Minnesota Vikings running back discussed in the transcript is Ty Chandler, and he is rostered in 29% of leagues.

Why might Ty Chandler have standalone value in fantasy football?

Ty Chandler might have standalone value because, despite not being a workhorse back, he played a significant number of snaps and had touches in week one, suggesting he could have a role even if Aaron Jones is healthy.

Which Indianapolis Colts wide receiver had a near miss on two touchdowns in week one?

Adonai Mitchell, the wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts, had a near miss on two touchdowns in week one due to overthrows from Anthony Richardson.

What is the reason for interest in stashing Adonai Mitchell despite his low fantasy points in week one?

There is interest in stashing Adonai Mitchell because of his explosiveness and potential shown in week one, where he could have scored significantly more if not for overthrows, indicating he might connect with Anthony Richardson for big plays in the future.

Why is Marshon Lloyd, a Green Bay Packers running back, suggested as a stash candidate?

Marshon Lloyd is suggested as a stash candidate because he returned to practice, indicating a potential return to the field soon, and the Packers' backfield usage in week one suggests they may not heavily rely on a single back, which could provide Lloyd with opportunities.

What opportunity does the absence of Puka Nacua create for Kobby Parkinson?

The absence of Puka Nacua creates an opportunity for Kobby Parkinson to potentially see more snaps and targets, as he is now one of the primary tight ends for the Los Angeles Rams.

How did Tucker Craft perform in week one, and why is he considered for stashing?

Tucker Craft played 47 more snaps than Luke Musgrave and ran 22 more routes in week one, suggesting a significant role. His performance and health improvement make him a stash candidate for those in deep leagues.

What is the reason for suggesting Tyler Johnson as a stash option in the Rams' offense?

Tyler Johnson is suggested as a stash option because he played a significant number of snaps and had seven targets in week one, indicating involvement in the Rams' offense even with Cooper Kupp out.

Why might Xavier Leech be a stash candidate despite the poor performance of the Carolina Panthers' offense?

Xavier Leech might be a stash candidate because he led the team in targets in week one, suggesting he could have a role in the Panthers' offense even if the overall performance was poor.

What is the rationale behind stashing Devon Williams from the Denver Broncos?

The rationale behind stashing Devon Williams is his significant target volume in his NFL debut, suggesting he could have value in deep PPR leagues if the volume continues.

How did Jaylen McMillan perform in week one, and why is he considered for stashing?

Jaylen McMillan caught one pass for a touchdown in week one and led all Buccaneers wide receivers in snaps and routes run, indicating a significant role and potential for more production in the future.

Outlines

00:00

🏈 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Stashing Top Players

In this paragraph, Lucas Wiel from the Fantasy Pros YouTube channel discusses the importance of utilizing the Fantasy Pros Waiver Assistant for making informed waiver wire decisions. He highlights 10 players that fantasy football enthusiasts should consider stashing before the week's slate and next week's waivers. The assistant provides insights from over 100 fantasy experts and offers analysis on the potential impact of each waiver wire addition for both the weekly and rest-of-season outlook. Lucas then delves into the first player on his list, Demarcus Robinson of the Los Angeles Rams, who presents an opportunity for increased value due to the injury of another player. He details Robinson's performance, the Rams' offensive capabilities, and the favorable matchup against the Arizona Cardinals, making Robinson an easy stash recommendation for those looking to bolster their roster.

05:00

📈 Analyzing Week 1 Performances and Stash Potential

This paragraph continues Lucas Wiel's analysis of players to stash, focusing on their performances in week one and their potential moving forward. He covers a range of players, including tight ends and wide receivers, discussing their snap counts, routes run, targets, and fantasy points scored. Lucas emphasizes the value of stashing players like Tyler Higbee, who showed promise in the Rams' offense, and Tucker Craft of the Green Bay Packers, who despite being in a low percentage of leagues, demonstrated potential due to his snap share and routes run. The discussion also includes players like Xavier Lee from the Carolina Panthers and Jaylen McMillan from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who, despite their teams' overall poor performances, showed individual upside. Lucas concludes by reiterating the utility of the Fantasy Pros Waiver Assistant for making smart roster moves.

Keywords

💡Fantasy Pros

Fantasy Pros is a platform that offers tools and advice for fantasy sports players. In the context of the video, Fantasy Pros provides a 'waiver assistant' which gives instant analysis on potential moves from over 100 fantasy experts. This service is highlighted as a way to optimize roster decisions in fantasy football.

💡Waiver Wire

The waiver wire in fantasy sports refers to a list of players who can be claimed by teams to fill out their roster. The video discusses using the waiver wire to pick up players like Demarcus Robinson, who has opportunity due to an injury to another player, illustrating the strategic aspect of managing a fantasy team.

💡Rosters

A roster in fantasy sports refers to the list of players on a team. The video emphasizes the importance of managing one's roster effectively, suggesting the use of Fantasy Pros' tools to make informed decisions about which players to add or drop.

💡PPR Formats

PPR stands for 'Points Per Reception' and is a scoring system in fantasy football where players receive points for each catch they make. The video mentions PPR formats when discussing Demarcus Robinson's performance, indicating his value in leagues that use this scoring system.

💡Snaps

In the context of American football, 'snaps' refer to the number of plays a player is involved in. The video uses 'snaps' to evaluate player involvement, such as Demarcus Robinson playing almost as many snaps as Cooper Kupp, suggesting high usage and potential value.

💡Rout

A 'route' in football is a predetermined path a receiver runs to get open for a pass. The video mentions the number of routes run by players to indicate their involvement in the passing game, which is crucial for fantasy football value.

💡Targets

A 'target' in football refers to a pass thrown in the direction of a receiver. The video discusses targets as a key statistic, highlighting players like Xavier Legette who received a high number of targets, indicating potential for fantasy points.

💡Stash

To 'stash' in fantasy sports means to hold onto a player, often on a bench, with the expectation that they will become more valuable in the future. The video recommends 'stashing' certain players like Tai'wan Chandler, anticipating their increased role or value.

💡Injured Reserve

Injured reserve is a list in professional sports where players are placed due to injury, typically for a significant period. The video mentions 'injured reserve' in relation to players like Puka Nacua, creating opportunity for others like Demarcus Robinson.

💡Fantasy Points

Fantasy points are the scoring units in fantasy sports, awarded based on a player's real-life performance. The video uses fantasy points to evaluate player performance, such as Adonai Mitchell's potential despite only scoring 1.2 points due to missed connections.

💡Volume

In the context of fantasy football, 'volume' refers to the number of opportunities a player gets, such as targets or touches. The video discusses Devon Williams' high volume of targets as a reason to consider stashing him, indicating potential for consistent fantasy production.

Highlights

Introduction to the top 10 players to stash in fantasy football ahead of week two

Fantasy Pros' Waiver Assistant tool for waiver wire decisions

Demarcus Robinson of the LA Rams as a top stash with 21% rostered and opportunity for weekly fantasy value

Rams' offense and Stafford's performance in week one as a reason to stash Robinson

Tai'wan Taylor Chandler of the Minnesota Vikings as a potential stash with 29% rostered

Chandler's snap and target share in week one as indicators of potential value

Adonai Mitchell of the Indianapolis Colts as a stash despite a modest week one

Mitchell's potential for a breakout once he connects with Anthony Richardson

Marshon Lloyd of the Green Bay Packers as a stash candidate in deeper leagues

Lloyd's return to practice and potential role in the Packers' backfield

Koby Parkinson of the LA Rams as a stash at tight end with 29% rostered

Parkinson's opportunity to capitalize on the absence of Puka Nacua

Tucker McCann of the Green Bay Packers as a deep league stash option at tight end

McCann's snap and route share compared to other Packers' tight ends

Tyler Johnson of the LA Rams as a stash if Demarcus Robinson is already picked up

Johnson's involvement in the Rams' offense despite Cooper Kupp's target share

Xavier Lee of the Carolina Panthers as a stash in deep leagues with 14% rostered

Lee's target share and potential for the Panthers' offense to improve

Devon Williams of the Denver Broncos as a stash in very deep leagues with 1% rostered

Williams' volume and potential in PPR leagues despite the Broncos' offense

Jaylen McMillan of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a stash with 6% rostered

McMillan's snap and route share and potential for increased involvement

Encouragement to use Fantasy Pros' Waiver Assistant for optimizing rosters

Transcripts

what's going on everybody welcome back

into the fantasy pros YouTube channel my

name is Lucas wiel and today we are

talking about 10 players that you should

be looking to stash ahead of the week to

slate and ahead of next week's waivers

as well but before we dive on into that

list you can take the guesswork out of

waiver wire decisions with fantasy pros

waiver assistant it will give you

instant analysis on potential mush from

over 100 fantasy experts you'll also

discover both the weekly and rest of

season impact for every waiver ad all

you have to do is visit fantasypros.com

myplaybook or download the fantasy

football myplaybook app again all you

got to do visit fantasy pros.com

myplaybook or download the fantasy

football myplaybook app to optimize your

roster today our first Dasher this week

is Los Angeles Rams wide receiver

Demarcus Robinson who's rostered in 21%

of Leagues with pukan AA placed on

injured reserve there is ample

opportunity for Demarcus Robinson to

have weekly fantasy value it was clear

he was the wide receiver too after nul

left the game is Robinson played only

six less snaps and ran four fewer routes

than Cooper cup the biggest reason he

was one of my favorite stashes prior to

week one was because of how much I love

this Rams offense Stafford looked great

in week one completing nearly 70% of his

passes for 3177 yards even going back to

last season when Robinson was given the

opportunity from week 13 on he was the

wide receiver 12 in PPR formats and who

can aou was healthy during that stretch

the Rams draw a date with the Arizona

Cardinals this week who secondary hasn't

made much much progress since the 2023

season if Demarcus Robinson is still

floating out on the waiver wire in your

league he is the easiest stash ahead of

week

two the second player this week is

running back Tai Chandler of the

Minnesota Vikings who's rostered in 29%

of leagues it may seem like Tai Chandler

is just a handcuff for Aaron Jones but

his weak one numbers would say otherwise

Chandler played 20 of the Vikings 55

snaps compared to Aaron Jones's 30 he

also ran only three less routes than the

season vet and even Drew three Targets

on the afternoon Chandler likely won't

outright supplant Aaron Jones but it's

also clear that Aaron Jones isn't going

to be a Workhorse of the Vikings 23

running back Rush attempts Jones only

handled 14 and TI Chandler was given

eight now Chandler's 2.1 yards per carry

in week one left a lot to be desired but

considering he still mustered up 7.2

fantasy points there could be sneaky

Standalone value here not to mention

Aaron Jones doesn't have the cleanest

bill of health in the NFL and if

anything does happen to Jones Tai Chan

steps in as the running back one for the

Minnesota Vikings next on our list is

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Adonai

Mitchell who's rostered in 27% of

leagues here's the reality with ad M his

a could have been substantially better

if Anthony Richardson didn't overthrow

him twice for touchdowns we'd be talking

about him scoring 20 fantasy points on

the week as the number one waiver wire

pickup instead of only 1.2 fantasy

points and why you should still be

stashing him that's it all it would have

taken was for even one of those two

plays to go different

that's why ad Mitchell is still such a

great stash it's not great to see that

he was out snapped and outproduced by

Alec Pierce but what's clear is that the

explosiveness is 100% there the speed is

there he was leaving dudes in the dust

on the perimeter in week one ad Mitchell

is dangerous and once he and Anthony

Richardson connect on a chunk play The

Narrative will flip entirely another

rookie you should look to stash is

Marshon Lloyd running back for the Green

Bay Packers who's rostered in 10% of

leagues I know he didn't play in week

one it was a em maniel Wilson who saw

four carries Drew three targets and

racked up 48 total yards so why am I

still interested in stashing Marshon ly

first and foremost Lloyd returned to

practice earlier this week in limited

fashion which is a positive sign that he

could return sooner rather than later

and what we can conclude from a Manuel

Wilson's week one usage is that Matt

lefur doesn't want to give Josh Jacobs

the Kiron Williams treatment 73% of the

snaps is still the strong number for

Jacobs he was also Limited at practice

earlier this week with a back injury now

I don't anticipate this being anything

to be worried about but considering the

Packers spent a third round pick on the

USC product he could handle a notable

slice of the backfield when he returns

Lloyd is likely only a stash candidate

if you're in a deeper league so if he is

still available it wouldn't hurt to

stash him earlier than your league

mates another Los Angeles Rams player

you should look to stash this week is

tight end kobby Parkinson who's rostered

in 29% of leades I say this every year

the tight end position is a vast

desolate Wasteland in fantasy football

and considering only five tight ends put

up double digit fantasy points in week

one we need the stash upside when we see

it just like Demarcus Robinson pukan

akua's absence is going to open up moral

opportunity for Parkinson the Rams are

looking to make sure their $21 million

investment is on the field as Parkinson

played 69 of 78 possible snaps against

the Lions in week one and ran the most

routes of all tight ends that led to

four receptions on five targets for 47

yards in a tight end seven finish in PPR

formats on the week now I don't want to

leverage 8.7 fantasy points like it's a

phenomenal outcome but on any other week

it would be a no-brainer to pick up the

tight end 7 if more opportunity was

being opened up to them we've seen Tyler

Higg foot with top 10 top 12 value in

the past on this Rams offense and Kobe

Parkson now it's the same path another

tight end you should consider stashing

is Tucker craft of the Green Bay Packers

who's rostered in only 3% of leagues

this is definitely for those of you in

deep deep leagues but the week 1 numbers

definitely f Tucker craft compared to

Luke Musgrave The Snap shares weren't

even close in Brazil craft played 47

more snaps than Musgrave and ran 22 more

routes considering craft wasn't 100%

healthy coming into week one this was a

relative surprise craft also ran a

healthy 1.76 yards per route per fantasy

points data and he should be running far

more than 30 routes on 64 snaps as he

continues to get healthy now full

recognition that as of this recording

Malik Willis projects to be his

quarterback in week two but that may not

be the worst thing in the world craft

can be the safety blanket for Willis

underneath and while it won't be

Dynamite plays we just talked about hok

Kobe Parkinson was a tight end seven in

week one with only 8.7 fantasy points

we're going back to the Rams well and

talking about stashing wide receiver

Tyler Johnson who's rostered in 8% of

leades if Demarcus Robinson is already

picked up in your league I think Tyler

Johnson is also a great option it'll be

a tag team effort to fill pukan aa's

void but why not throw darts on all

these guys when they all show flashes of

upside Johnson stepped up in puk's

absence playing 51 snaps and Drew seven

Targets on 33 routes the guy caught five

passes for 79 yards while finishing at

the wide receiver 26 on the week and

it's like nobody cares we all know

Cooper cup is going to draw a massive

amount of targets but even when cup

through 21 of them in week one Tyler

Johnson was still involved it also

doesn't help that this Rams offensive

line is banged up and they'll struggle

to run the football I mentioned earlier

the Rams draw the Cardinals in week two

who have exploitable secondary has

projected 492 points in this game if

you're in a deep league and need a dart

throw use it on Tyler

Johnson up next is Carolina Panthers

wide receiver Xavier League get who's

rostered in 14% of leagues I know

rostering any Carolina Panther feels

disgusting at this point but hear me out

on Xavier Legette he led the team in

Targets on Sunday with seven he only

played Four less snaps than teammate

Deontay Johnson and only ran four less

routes than him too now I know no this

Panthers offense looked abysmal the

passing attack found zero Rhythm this

isn't a fun team to talk about okay but

it's only been one week There's time for

the Panthers to piece this thing

together liette is in a stash that will

bring you riches in the next one to two

weeks but if you're in a deep league and

can afford to stash rookie upside Le get

at least flash that in week

one we're getting deep down the wire

with these last two stashes and let's

start with Denver Broncos wide receiver

Devon V who's rostered in only 1% of

League

this is another offense I feel gross

talking about but at the end of the day

volume is volume and when it's going to

a rookie wide receiver I'm willing to

chase it if I have the room to stash

them the seventh round rookie out of

Utah Drew eight targets and caught all

eight of them in his NFL debut he was

still behind Courtland Sutton and Josh

Reynolds and snap Shar and routes run

but if B is going to draw this level of

volume he could have some value in deep

deep PPR leagues if B Knicks is going to

continue to be a check down King the

yardage won't be there but considering V

still scored 11.9 fantasy points on only

39 yards in week one that intrigues me

enough to make him a stash and see how

he fars in week two the last player

we'll talk about today is Tampa Bay

Buccaneers wide receiver Jaylen McMillan

who's rostered in 6% of leagues McMillan

only caught one pass on Sunday but hey

you know what it did go for a touchdown

typically I wouldn't be interested in

chasing a one reception 32 yards and a

touchdown statline but I was shocked

when I took a deeper look at his numbers

McMillan LED all Buccaneers wide

receivers in snaps and routes run in

week one yes more than Mike Evans and

more than Chris Godwin what's clear from

that is McMillan will be on the field

plenty in future weeks and has the wide

receiver three roll locked down in Tampa

Bay they draw a fun match up with the

lions in week two that's projected for

512 points and McMillan could add on to

an optimistic start to his rookie

campaign all righty y'all that is it

that is all I have for you today but

before we sign off

remember you can take the guesswork out

of waiver wire decisions with fantasy

pros waiver assistant it will give you

instant analysis on potential moves from

over 100 fantasy experts you'll also

discover both the weekly and rest of

season impact for every waiver app all

you have to do is visit fantasypros.com

myplaybook or download the fantasy

football myplaybook app again all you

got to do visit fantasypros.com

myplaybook or download the fantasy

football myplaybook app to optimize your

roster today

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