Fantasy Life With Ian Hartitz Week 17 Waiver Wire Targets for Fantasy Football
Dec 23, 2025
Matthew Freedman, a fantasy football analyst known for his sharp insights, joins Ian Hartitz to dissect critical waiver-wire targets for Week 17. They dive into injury updates for quarterbacks like Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson, exploring implications for their teams. The duo highlights the breakout potential of Blake Corum and discusses tricky RB situations, including the Browns' backfield. They also recommend streaming quarterback Tyler Shough and evaluate Taysom Hill as a surprising tight-end option, ensuring you're ready for your fantasy playoffs.
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Don't Expect A DK Replacement Receiver
- Don't chase replacing DK Metcalf with a single WR in Pittsburgh; expect RBs and TE to absorb more targets.
- Consider rostering running backs or Darnell Washington over unproven WR options.
Stream Defenses Vs. Backup QBs
- Use DST matchups with backup QBs to gain streaming edge, but many top DSTs will be rostered already.
- Target available defenses facing inexperienced or emergency quarterbacks.
Hot Four-Week Trends Can Create RB1s
- Recent hot streaks can flip players into low-end RB1s quickly when usage and matchup align.
- Pittsburgh backs and RJ Harvey rose to RB1 status over the last month via consistent role and goal-line work.