7 Must ADD Players Before Week 1!
STACKED extracted the fantasy-relevant player signal from this podcast and kept the full transcript here for context.
9 min
Duration
Estimated from transcript
Sep 8, 2026
Published
Tue, September 8, 2026
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Player insights
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Players mentioned
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Emmett JohnsonKenyon SadiqMalachi FieldsMarShawn LloydMatthew GoldenNajee HarrisOronde GadsdenZachariah Branch
Player analysis
Player insights
Emmett Johnson
PositiveSleeper1:51
Emmitt Johnson is a high-upside stash with an ADP of 161; the source believes with certainty that Kenneth Walker will get injured, creating a path for Johnson to emerge as a starter.
Insight pageKenyon Sadiq
PositiveSleeper3:40
Kenyon Sadiq is an elite talent and a first-round pick who is expected to start; he is a must-add stash with an ADP of 179.
Insight pageMalachi Fields
PositiveBreakout5:19
Malachi Fields is a big-bodied receiver with a large catch radius who is expected to immediately serve as the Giants' WR2; he is a priority stash with an ADP of 211 who could produce touchdowns as early as Week 1.
Insight pageMarShawn Lloyd
NegativeInjury10:34
The source expresses concern regarding Marshawn Lloyd's ability to stay healthy, labeling him a risky asset despite his potential to boom in the system.
Insight pageMatthew Golden
PositiveSleeper11:58
Matthew Golden is a bonus stash recommendation if he is available on waiver wires.
Insight pageNajee Harris
PositiveSleeper10:42
Najee Harris is a dart-throw stash who could benefit if Marshawn Lloyd continues to struggle with health; the source believes Harris has untapped potential from his college career.
Insight pageOronde Gadsden
PositiveSleeper9:07
Orande Gadsden is a recommended tight end stash for the Chargers; with Keenan Allen gone, Gadsden has significant upside for volume and touchdowns, especially if Ladd McConkey misses time.
Insight pageZachariah Branch
PositiveRole6:58
Zachariah Branch is a recommended stash as the Falcons' WR2; the source compares his role to Ladd McConkey, noting he will operate as a big slot receiver in an offense lacking depth behind Drake London.
Insight pageFull transcript
Episode Transcript
0:00is back. We're talking waiver wire week 1, Players to Stash.
0:03I got 7 players you need to get on your roster immediately right now here, okay?
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0:12Listen, I know you guys just did your draft.
0:15I know you're sitting there going, oh man, like there's a couple players that Joe mentioned.
0:20I may want to consider putting on my roster.
0:22Should I do it? I'm going to tell you, you want to consider these particularly 7 players right now.
0:28Okay, let's get them on your roster. Let's talk about them, alright?
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0:57I got 7 for you. Mind you, 5 of them are rookies.
1:00Now, the thing is, the reason I say rookies is because they're amazing value in a great situation and you gotta stash them for waiver wire week 1.
1:08You gotta get these guys on your team, alright?
1:11Let's talk about them. The first one here is Emmitt Johnson.
1:14I believe in Emmitt Johnson. 161 overall was ADP.
1:17A lot of people did not pick him up.
1:19And the ton of upside because I believe with certainty that Kenneth Walker will go down.
1:24So, when I'm looking at getting guys and stashing guys, I'm looking for upside and these guys have it, right?
1:30And there's a lot of guys that have had years to wiles where they're sitting there on waiver wire like, okay, well, I don't like that guy.
1:38He's not gonna do anything. Like Kenneth Gainwell or Jalen Warren.
1:41I think he's supposed to be the starter. But the point I'm trying to make is that guys that are just like boring and mediocre.
1:48These guys are stashes with major upside in situations that could really boom.
1:52Example, I think Kenneth Walker is gonna go down.
1:54So, Emmitt Johnson is great talent. And what I don't like is that when there's elite talent like him, like Emmitt Johnson and Mike Washington.
2:02By the way, Mike Washington was a stash and later on he kind of broke out.
2:06So, if you don't have Mike Washington, make sure you stash him.
2:10That's an obvious. But there's players that like could be starters on their team.
2:14They're just held back because they were drafted in a crappy situation.
2:17I think Emmitt Johnson is one of those, okay?
2:20Number two here. Don't be a geek. Stash Kenyon Sadiq.
2:23If he's available on your waiver wire, make sure you get him.
2:26Why? Because he's elite talent. Why? Because he's gonna start.
2:29Why? Because he was a first round pick. Kenny and Sadiq, man.
2:33179 overall, which is crazy. Make sure you guys do get Kenny and Sadiq on your roster.
2:37Love the talent. Love the upside, alright? Next one, number three.
2:41Kalen Black. Again, I'm a believer that CMC is gonna go down.
2:44He was dealing with tightness all the entire offseason.
2:47Didn't really practice. And then now, you know, we're gonna see how CMC does in a tough matchup here.
2:52Man, I'm telling you, it's like I don't trust CMC coming off a pinnacle year, hit or miss year in, year out.
2:59So when I look at Kalen Black, I'm like, dude, they wouldn't have just drafted this guy, what, third round just to like bench him, okay?
3:06He's gonna get work. He's gonna get integrated. And I remember in the draft, they said that he's the best running back,
3:12second best running back out of this draft behind Jeremiah Love.
3:16Kalen Black. If you got room on the bench, stash him, okay?
3:19Number four. 211 overall was this guy's ADP. Now, I'm looking at Malachi Fields.
3:23I'm like, dude, get this guy on your roster.
3:26In fact, he's got a good matchup week one, I believe, against the Jets.
3:30It's Malachi Fields, okay? Big receiver. Big catch radius.
3:32Tall. Did have a mini breakout in preseason. I love Malachi Fields, okay?
3:36Make sure you guys secure Malachi Fields on your roster.
3:39211 overall. Again, that's where his ADP was, okay?
3:42And he's going in as the wide receiver to immediately, they just got rid of Slayton, right?
3:47I had this guy stashed back in April. And again, the Giants moved up to the third round to get Malachi Fields.
3:53Wide receiver Giants stashed him. I think he immediately gets a touchdown or two week one.
3:58And he's going to be a waiver wire one during week two.
4:01Get him now before it's too late, all right?
4:04Next one here, another rookie. Again, these are not just any rookies.
4:07These are rookies in great positions. Now, there's Omar Cooper.
4:10There's other rookies on the Jets. Like, I don't believe Omar Cooper's in a great situation, right?
4:15There's other guys, but Zachariah Branch is... The next guy is Zachariah Branch.
4:19Wide receiver two on the Falcons. Tua got just recent NFL news is that Tua got promoted as the starter.
4:25And I believe Zachariah Branch is going to get his share of work.
4:28I understand, guys. Outside of London, they got nobody else, okay?
4:31So, Zachariah Branch, I'm looking at him like, dude, why not?
4:35Why not get a wide receiver two? Again, Tee Higgins was drafted early, round three.
4:39You know, George Pickens, and they're the twos on their team.
4:42Why not take a chance on Zachariah Branch? He plays bigger than he is.
4:46I think he's 177 pounds. He's going to be a big slot guy.
4:50Think Ladd McConkie for the Falcons. And you get him for free.
4:53I mean, dude, I'm all over this, man. Zachariah Branch, make sure you stash him, okay?
4:58The next two are not rookies, but I would make sure to try to get him on your roster.
5:04The last guy, kind of boomer busty, but why not?
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5:51Orande Gadsden. Now, why wouldn't you grab the tight end to one of the best offenses in the NFL?
5:56Orande Gadsden. Tight end. Chargers. Stash him. I think there's something special there.
6:00They got rid of Keenan Allen. With Keenan Allen being gone, I think there's a ton of upside.
6:05They acquired a Joiku. Outside of Lad McConkie, if he gets hurt, I think there's a ton of volume and touchdowns going Orande Gadsden's way.
6:13Mike McDaniel offense. Justin Herbert. I mean, it's a no-brainer for me at tight end Orande Gadsden.
6:17Again, we're talking waiver wire, guys. These guys are stashable, but they could get immediate impact.
6:22Get them before next week, before everyone says, Oh, get Malachi Fields.
6:26What a waiver wire wonder. He's available. Look, I know bench spots are limited, but I think these guys are worthy of your roster.
6:32Okay? And the last guy, everyone's telling Marshawn Lloyd.
6:35And I get Marshawn Lloyd could absolutely boom, but he just has not stayed healthy.
6:39This is an absolute dart throw stash, but I'm talking Najee Harris.
6:43It is a bit of a dart throw, but you may want to consider him because he was drafted relatively early by the Steelers.
6:50He never got his opportunity to shine. He did look lackluster.
6:53I get it. There's a chance he just does absolutely nothing, but I don't think he got a chance to shine.
6:59He was really good in college, over a thousand yard rusher in college.
7:03I think there's a ton of upside here for Najee Harris in a good situation if Marshawn Lloyd gets hurt.
7:09Now, Marshawn Lloyd understands the system. Marshawn Lloyd can't stay healthy, similar to Watson.
7:13I think Watson is going to be a major bust.
7:16That's why you guys got to make sure. Here's a bonus for you is Matthew Golden.
7:20If he's available in your leagues, you have to get him.
7:23But Matthew Golden, I think Najee Harris could be the shining bright spots here because I don't think Marshawn Lloyd and Watson stay healthy.
7:30So there's some upside there. Okay. So again, take a look at what I just said.
7:35The Emmitt Johnsons, you know, the Kenyan Sadiqs, the, uh, the Kalen Blacks, the, uh, Malachi Fields.
7:40Okay. Zachariah Branch. Take a look. Are these guys available on your waiver wire?
7:44If so, who would you drop for them? Maybe there's a player that, you know, take a look.
7:49Maybe there's a player that has not wowed you for years and you may want to dump them off and get these guys because they have more upside.
7:57Do that. Okay. So be smart. When you're looking at waiver wire, look for upside, look for those guys that could absolutely boom.
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