Fantasy Life With Ian Hartitz Add These Waiver Wire Guys Before the Post-Week 1 Rush (+ Streamers!)
Sep 3, 2025
Join Dwain McFarland, Fantasy Life's Director of Analytics, as he shares his expertise on leveraging analytics for fantasy football success. Discover the potential of Najee Harris in the Chargers backfield and whether Isaac TeSlaa can make an impact for the Lions. The duo also dives into key Week 1 streamers at QB, DST, and kicker. With actionable waiver wire picks and insights on managing your roster effectively, this discussion is packed with strategies to elevate your fantasy game!
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Managing Many Fantasy Teams
- Dwain manages dozens of fantasy teams and focuses emotionally on a few home leagues and players he owns heavily.
- He roots for players who appear on many of his rosters to keep emotional bandwidth manageable.
Bet On Damian Pierce For Sneaky Starter Upside
- In Texans backfield uncertainty, prefer Damian Pierce as the higher-upside surprise starter.
- Pierce offers better between-the-tackles skills and a sneaky chance to emerge as the lead if early competition falters.
Stash Blake Corum As Rams Handcuff
- Add Blake Corum as a handcuff to Kyren Williams in Rams stacks for touchdown and workload upside.
- Corum worked with the twos in preseason and could seize a larger role if McVay leans on one back.