Sleep, Stream, Stash - Defense and Kickers Week 1 | Fantasy Football Streaming Guide
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18 min
Duration
Estimated from transcript
Sep 9, 2026
Published
Wed, September 9, 2026
7
Player insights
7
Players mentioned
Topics
Baker MayfieldChris GodwinDeshaun WatsonJeremiyah LoveLeQuint AllenParker WashingtonSam Darnold
Player analysis
Player insights
Baker Mayfield
PositiveProjection22:03
Coach Retzlaff expresses hope that Baker Mayfield will play with a 'chip and an edge' following his contract extension.
Insight pageChris Godwin
PositiveUsage0:22
Coach Retzlaff is consistently betting 'more' on Chris Godwin's receptions and receiving yards, citing him as a preferred target.
Insight pageDeshaun Watson
NegativeProjection6:35
Coach Retzlaff expresses skepticism regarding Deshaun Watson and the Browns' quarterback situation, suggesting it will be a difficult environment for fantasy production.
Insight pageJeremiyah Love
NegativeRole8:36
Coach Retzlaff notes that it remains to be seen what role Jeremiah Love will play for the Cardinals.
Insight pageLeQuint Allen
NegativeRole5:37
LaQuint Allen is listed as one of the kickoff returners for the Jaguars.
Insight pageParker Washington
NegativeRole5:31
Parker Washington is identified as the punt returner for the Jaguars, providing potential for touchdown points.
Insight pageSam Darnold
PositiveProjection0:27
Sam Darnold is highlighted as a high-confidence PrizePicks target for Week 1, needing only one yard against New England to cash his pick.
Insight pageFull transcript
Episode Transcript
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0:22And you know I'm always going more on Chris Godwin's receptions and receiving yards.
0:27That's my guy. And for Week 1's opener, Sam Darnold is everyone's guy because he needs just one yard against New England to cash his pick.
0:37It doesn't get any easier than that. And the best part about PrizePix is the injury reboot.
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2:15Now go to Quince.com slash PLAYER. Hey, we've got defenses and kickers.
2:19Coach Retzlaff with you. Last season, Shev and I crushed on defenses and kickers.
2:24This year, it'll be me solo. So shout out to you, Shev.
2:28I'm going to miss you, bud. But you can catch us on FFD.
2:33Plenty there. Let's talk about, start it off. Smoke them if you got them.
2:38Broncos defense versus the Chiefs. Left tackle Josh Simmons of the Chiefs is dealing with a back injury.
2:45It's just more trouble for Patrick Mahomes in his return.
2:48So the Broncos, over 95% rostered on both ESPN and Sleeper.
2:52Don't get crazy. Smoke them if you got them.
2:55Broncos defense. Next up, Steelers versus the Falcons. 96% on ESPN.
2:5977% on Sleeper. We got the news about Tua Tagovailoa.
3:03So we are going to attack the Falcons until further notice, until they get an improvement at quarterback.
3:10We want to attack mistake-prone quarterbacks. And this is just an easy avenue to do so.
3:15So go and get your Steelers if you already got them.
3:19Smoke them if you got them. Problem is, they're on a lot of people's rosters.
3:25So not so much a waiver wire play. Let's get to the Jaguars defense versus the Browns.
3:31Over under, currently 40 and a half. You also have Parker Washington as a punt returner.
3:37So there's points available there for touchdowns. Bajal Tootin and LaQuint Allen are listed as the kickoff returners.
3:4356% roster ship are the Jaguars defense on ESPN.
3:4780% on Sleeper. So you have more of a shot on ESPN.
3:51They're more chalk on the Jaguars. People are hot on the Jaguars.
3:55And a lot of that has to do with the fact that we are sour on the Browns.
4:02With Deshaun Watson, whoever the mess is at quarterback, it's going to be tough.
4:07Great skill position players. Until further notice, you notice the theme.
4:11Attacked, challenged quarterbacks or poorly playing quarterbacks. Next up, Jets defense at Titans.
4:15This is an over under of 39 and a half.
4:19One of the very lowest totals on the board.
4:22Over under, it's going to be 4%, sorry, on ESPN are the Jets defense.
4:272% roster ship on Sleeper. So last year, we ran pure on defenses.
4:32Sub 2, sub 3%, sub 5%. We had a run where we had top 12 defenses three weeks in a row that were 3% rostered or less.
4:42So we've had a lot of success with that.
4:45We're going to go to the well here. You're attacking Cam Ward.
4:49Things look bad in preseason. The Titans were absolutely a team that we attacked all last season.
4:56And now it's, hey, until further notice, attack again with the Jets at the Titans.
5:01Next up, this is like a two-week play as the Chargers defense.
5:05They get the Cardinals in week one. And then they also get the Raiders at home week two.
5:12So two games at home. First, the Cardinals. Then the Raiders.
5:16Jeremiah Love, it remains to be seen what he's going to do.
5:20But the Arizona Cardinals, bottom five in projected point totals per game over the course of the season.
5:27This is just an easy, simple, nice thing to do.
5:30Attack bad teams. The over-under currently 47.5 with the Chargers 9.5 point favorites.
5:35So even though it's a 47.5 point over-under, a lot of those points are favored towards the Chargers.
5:42And if they get going with that run game, with the high-octane offense, it could get ugly early.
5:48And it's 55% rostership on ESPN for the Chargers defense, 58% on sleeper.
5:53So we like to hover around 50% or lower for some streamers.
5:57But my God, 55 and 58, that is too low.
6:01Go out and get yourself some Chargers. Next up, the Cowboys defense at the Giants.
6:06The Cowboys are two-and-a-half point favorites. You are attacking the Matt Nagy offense, which traditionally stalls more often than it should.
6:14Cowboys have the Giants number. They just crush. And for whatever reason, the NFL loves to put these games week one, prime time, Giants and Cowboys.
6:23Eventually, the Giants are going to stop getting embarrassed.
6:26But right now, it looks to continue. The over-under in this game is 48.5.
6:31Interesting that the Cowboys are only two-and-a-half point favorites.
6:35So Vegas seems to imply that the Giants are going to get more points than we'd like.
6:41But I see a lot of mistakes being made.
6:44And Jackson Dart, still a young quarterback, under the bright lights.
6:48We don't know how efficient Malik Neighbors is going to be just yet.
6:53And I see the Cowboys having their way with their division rivals.
6:57And then the over-under 48.5% or 48.5 point total, as I mentioned.
7:02The roster ship, though, 12% on ESPN, 20% on Sleeper are the Dallas Cowboys.
7:07So, again, an attainable defense that you can get.
7:10If all these good defenses, all the chalk defenses are taken and picked over and you're in a desperation spot, go and
7:18get yourself some Cowboys defense at the Giants. Now, look ahead.
7:22We had a lot of success with that last year.
7:25We mentioned the Chargers. Again, the Bears mentioning a two-week play here.
7:30Raiders at home. So if they're on your waiver wire, go out and get your Chargers.
7:36The Eagles defense at the Titans. They will be a smoke them if you got them defense as they're well over 95% rostered.
7:44But if you've got Eagles defense who face the Commanders in Week 1, guess what?
7:49You get Cam Ward in Week 2. It's going to be delightful.
7:54Now for some tougher ones, some more streamable options that we are looking ahead to.
7:59The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be home versus the Browns.
8:03Notice the theme. We're picking on the Browns again.
8:06Buccaneers, 14% on ESPN, 4% on Sleeper. Absolutely attainable.
8:09When you're in the mess of all chalk defenses being taken, you can go out and find yourself some Buccaneers.
8:16You probably don't even have to stash them this week.
8:20They'll be able to be had after a barn burner, a 50 and a half point total projected between the Browns and the Bengals in Week 1.
8:30You're not going to have any trouble getting the Buccaneers next week.
8:34So I don't even think you have to roster them this week.
8:38They're a sneaky backdoor play. You might even be able to get them post waiver wire run, although depending on how bad
8:46the Browns look in Week 1, you might have to put a few dollars on the Buccaneers.
8:53You won't have to break the bank though. Next up, 49ers defense as a look ahead versus the Dolphins.
8:59They also get Week 3, the Cardinals at home.
9:03So the 49ers defense, a decent play. Dolphins are another team that are in some trouble by Vegas line totals.
9:10And those are things that we like to follow.
9:13So 49ers defense, here's another part. They're attainable. 7% right now on ESPN, 10% on Sleeper.
9:19So there's an early, one last one, early leader defensive wise for desperation stream status next week.
9:25It is the Panthers at the Falcons. We're attacking to attack of Iloa.
9:30And the Panthers, I hate to say this, this might sound crazy.
9:34They might be a good next two weeks look ahead play because they also get the Browns on the road.
9:41Week 3. Right now, 1% on ESPN, 2% on Sleeper.
9:45I don't think you're going to have to blow any fab money on the Panthers.
9:50But again, have them in your Rolodex for your defenses.
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10:28Woo! It's a good deal. Football is finally back and PrizePix is bringing out their best offer yet.
10:35New users who sign up will get $150 in lineups if you win your first $5 lineup.
10:41That's right. If you win your first $5 lineup, you get $150 in lineups.
10:46And now PrizePix is available nationwide. Lock it in for kickoff because everyone and everything is on PrizePix.
10:52And you know I'm always going more on Chris Godwin's receptions and receiving yards.
10:57That's my guy. And for Week 1's opener, Sam Darnold is everyone's guy because he needs just one yard against New England to cash his pick.
11:07It doesn't get any easier than that. And the best part about PrizePix is the injury reboot.
11:13If a player in your lineup gets injured in the first half and doesn't return, your lineup can still cash.
11:20Plus, with their social feature, you can find popular picks that users love and copy them with one click.
11:27So download the app today and use code PLAYER to get $150 instantly in lineups.
11:33If you win your first $5 lineup, I'll say it again.
11:37You download the app today, use code PLAYER, and you get $150 instantly in lineups if you win your first $5 lineup.
11:44PrizePix. Run your game. You know those pieces in your closet you find yourself wearing on repeat?
11:51Those are the pieces that make getting dressed easy.
11:54And that's what Quince does best. Because you know I love t-shirts.
11:58And then I went to Quince and I found truly sturdy, truly comfortable t-shirts that look great.
12:04Quince focuses on high-quality wardrobe staples made with premium materials like 100% Mongolian cashmere and merino wool.
12:11The styles are timeless, versatile, and designed to become the dependable pieces you reach for day after day.
12:17Everything at Quince is priced at 50% to 80% less than similar brands.
12:22They work directly with ethical factories to cut out the middlemen, so you pay for high-quality, not brand markup.
12:29So find your next fall favorite at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers or go to Quince.com slash player.
12:36Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.
12:39Now available in Canada and the UK too. That's Q-U-I-N-C-E dot com slash player.
12:45Now go to Quince.com slash player. There you have it from the podfather we've done and covered our defenses.
12:51Now let's go after our kickers. Last year, Shev and I had a lot of success on same game plays on the kicker front.
13:00Chase McLaughlin at the Bengals. Last year, Chase McLaughlin of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
13:05Eight double-digit games last year with games of 16, 17, and 20.
13:09Incredible. The over-under again, 50.5 against the Bengals. 16% on ESPN, 13% on Sleeper.
13:15You can absolutely go and get Chase McLaughlin tied to the Buccaneers offense.
13:19You'd love to see it. And congrats on Baker Mayfield.
13:23On that little mini contract extension that he has, we'll see how upset he is.
13:28We want Baker Mayfield to play with a chip and an edge on his shoulders.
13:34Same game play, kicker on the opposite side. Evan McPherson of the Bengals versus the Buccaneers.
13:40McPherson last year, 17 and a 24-point game last season.
13:43So it's crazy. We've been through best ball streets talking about spike week potential.
13:48Evan McPherson in the kicker league absolutely has that if your league is picked over.
13:54So he's a top 10 play, absolutely Evan McPherson.
13:57And it's 52% on Sleeper. So he's right near that 50% mark that we like to attack players who are too low rostered.
14:05But on ESPN, McPherson, 21% roster. So go take care of that if you've been completely picked over.
14:12And you've done that move where you don't have a kicker or defense right up until the deadline.
14:18Well, if it's a deadline kicker that you need, Evan McPherson, based on those numbers, and Chase McLaughlin, are both bound to be one of them available.
14:28Next up, we have Will Reichard versus the Packers indoors.
14:32I was looking at the numbers for Will Reichard.
14:35He had 13 games last year of eight or more points.
14:39Six, or sorry, eight double-digit games. He had Will Reichard 14, 16, and an 18-point game last year.
14:45Weeks 15 through 18, we always talk about fantasy finishes for players at the end of the year.
14:52And we're all excited like, hey, Colson Loveland, right?
14:55And it's going to be an awesome wheels-up season into the beginning of the year.
15:01Well, Will Reichard, weeks 15 through 18, point totals of 12, 11, 16, and 11.
15:06That spread, Vikings versus Packers, is going to be over under 46.5.
15:10Will Reichard, Vikings kicker, 32% on ESPN, 54% on Sleeper.
15:14Again, very attainable. And funny enough, the seriousness of a look-ahead defense versus a look-ahead kicker, I'm in favor of a look-ahead defense over a look-ahead kicker.
15:24Unless you're really looking at something with bi-week management, you should always only have just one kicker on your roster.
15:31If it's Brandon Aubrey, of course, you keep him and you have to pick up a bi-week kicker in those instances.
15:39But if there is one that I'm eyeing right now, week two, Buffalo Bills kicker Tyler Bass recovered from a pelvic injury and lost his 2025 season.
15:48The Bills get the Lions at home in a new stadium which might be more conducive to the wind in favor of the field goal kickers.
15:58He is, okay, because you got Bates on the other side who's highly rostered.
16:0352.5 point over under game. Tyler Bass, roster ship.
16:06Ready for this? 5% on ESPN, 6% on Sleeper.
16:09You cannot beat that. So we've got some great defensive plays, some great kicking plays for you.
16:15We will see you next week. Football is finally back and PrizePix is bringing out their best offer yet.
16:22New users who sign up will get $150 in lineups if you win your first $5 lineup.
16:28That's right. If you win your first $5 lineup, you get $150 in lineups.
16:34And now PrizePix is available nationwide. Lock it in for kickoff because everyone and everything is on PrizePix.
16:40And you know I'm always going more on Chris Godwin's receptions and receiving yards.
16:45That's my guy. And for week one's opener, Sam Darnold is everyone's guy because he needs just one yard against New England to cash his pick.
16:55It doesn't get any easier than that. And the best part about PrizePix is the injury reboot.
17:01If a player in your lineup gets injured in the first half and doesn't return, your lineup can still cash.
17:08Plus, with their social feature, you can find popular picks that users love and copy them with one click.
17:15So download the app today and use code PLAYER.
17:18You get $150 instantly in lineups if you win your first $5 lineup.
17:23I'll say it again. You download the app today, use code PLAYER, and you get $150 instantly in lineups if you win your first $5 lineup.
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