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Fantasy Fumble Weekly

Your ultimate guide to crushing this week’s matchups. All point totals and rostered % are from Sleeper.

📋 The Waiver Wire

Top players to target this week.

• Must-Adds: Patrick Taylor, RB, San Francisco 49ers – With Isaac Guerendo questionable to play this week, Patrick Taylor has huge potential this week. Taylor got 8 points last week while only playing 33% of snaps. Even if Guerendo plays Patrick may see increased snaps if they don’t want to risk re-inuring Guerendo’s foot.

• Deep League Stashes: Juwan Johnson, TE, New Orleans Saints – Johnson is currently the Saint’s only real receiving threat due to their great deal on injuries. Even though their quarterback just got injured, it may play to Johnson's advantage because tight ends usually receive more targets from new quarterbacks.

• Players to Drop: Kyle Pitts, TE, Atlanta Falcons – Kyle Pitts hasn’t got a touchdown since week 8 and that was the last time he scored more than 10 points. He is too inconsistent to be on your roster especially in the playoffs when every game matters.

✅ Start ’Em or Sit ’Em

Your lineup decisions made simple.

• Quarterbacks: 

  • Start ‘Em: Justin Herbert

  • Sit ‘Em: Sam Darnold

• Running Backs:

  • Start ‘Em: Rico Dowdle

  • Sit ‘Em: Nick Chubb

• Wide Receivers:

  • Start ‘Em: Jakobi Meyers

  • Sit ‘Em: Brian Thomas Jr

• Tight Ends:

  • Start ‘Em: Juwan Johnson

  • Sit ‘Em: Mark Andrews

• Defenses:

  • Start ‘Em: Baltimore Ravens

  • Sit ‘Em: Buffalo Bills

🚑 Injury Report

Stay ahead of the injury curve.

• Notable Injuries:

  • George Pickens, WR, Pittsburgh – Out (Sunday at Philadelphia).

  • Bucky Irving, RB, Buccaneers – Out (Sunday at Los Angeles Chargers).

• Next Man Up:

  • Van Jefferson, WR, Pittsburgh – Expected to see more targets with Pickens sidelined.

  • Rachaad White, RB, Buccaneers – Could see more touches with Bucky Irving injured.

• Game-Time Decisions:

  • Isaac Guerendo, RB, 49ers – Sprained Foot; status to be evaluated ahead of a short week against the Rams.

  • Kenneth Walker, RB, Seahawks – Calf Injury; Walkers is still being tested for his upcoming SNF game against Green Bay.

  • Romeo Doubs, WR, Packers – In concussion protocol still being evaluated.

🔥 Sleeper of the Week

A player flying under the radar who could explode.

• Sincere McCormick, RB, Las Vegas Raiders – With both Alexander Mattison and Zamir White injured McCormick is now the Raiders’ RB1 and after a decent 10 point performance last week I think he can blow up this week, especially with all the quarterback trouble at the Raiders. For these reasons, Sincere McCormick is my sleeper of the week.

💭 Final Fumble

The fantasy playoffs are right around the corner, and now is the time to make every move count. Whether you're fighting for a playoff spot or solidifying your position as a top seed, these next few weeks are critical. Pay close attention to matchups, monitor injuries, and don’t hesitate to take risks on high-upside players.

Remember, the playoffs aren’t just about having the best roster—it’s about making the smartest decisions. Stay focused, trust your instincts, and play the waiver wire like a pro.

Good luck this week, and may your Fantasy Fumble lead you straight to the championship!