Let's Do Some High Stakes Waivers

A.J. Brown cannot be dropped from a roster with limited tight end options, indicating he remains a locked-in starter despite roster constraints.

Michael Leone targets Aaron Rodgers on waivers for $1 in his Fantasy Life Championship league as a backup quarterback option.

In a trade comparison (St. Brown and Bree for Gibbs and London), Michael Leone projects Drake London will score closer to St. Brown's level once Pennix gets going than Bree will score to Gibbs; suggests St. Brown's value is more stable than Bree's.

Michael Leone views Breece Hall and Amarian Hampton as essentially equivalent in fantasy value, stating 'aren't Bree and Hampton the same thing?' and choosing Hampton and Lad Mani in a trade scenario, indicating no strong preference between the two.

Michael Leone targets Bryce Young on waivers as a quarterback replacement for Malik Willis, spending only nine dollars in one league to preserve bid budget, and bidding $47 to acquire him in his Fantasy Life Championship league.

Michael Leone identifies Bucky Irving as the best option among a league member's wide receiver depth (Waddle, Bucky, JCM, Emma Johnson, Cardinal Tate, Lad Mani) and suggests packaging Bucky with Christian Watson for an upgrade. Leone also recommends getting Bucky Irving in a trade as a strong waiver/trade target to improve the roster.

Suffered an ankle injury and did not return to practice on Wednesday; status uncertain heading into upcoming games.

Calvin Ridley dropped in favor of Caleb Johnson on waivers, indicating reduced confidence in his role or production.

CeeDee Lamb is recommended as a starter in Michael Leone's proposed trade scenario, positioned as a reliable starting option.

Michael Leone would not trade Chase Brown and Q.J. for a collection of lesser players, indicating he holds Brown in higher regard than the proposed return and views him as a valuable asset.

Michael Leone states he would never start Chris Brooks, indicating a lack of confidence in his playing time or role in the offense.

Michael Leone suggests packaging Christian Watson with Bucky Irving to pursue an upgrade at wide receiver, indicating Watson is viewed as a tradeable asset in a package deal rather than a standalone hold. Leone notes this trade pairing is difficult to execute in practice.

Chuba Hubbard is identified as a very good pick in a deeper dynasty league trade (Achain and Schultz for Chuba and KD), indicating strong value in the deal. However, a team owner is actively trying to trade for Hubbard to address running back depth, but league mates are not engaging in the deal, suggesting limited current trade interest despite Leone's conviction.

DJ Moore's availability is referenced in the context of evaluating Booty Coleman's potential value; if Moore doesn't play, Coleman could have increased opportunity. Moore is rostered in Leone's Superflex Dynasty PPR league.

Michael Leone Burrow JT prioritizes Dallas Goedert at tight end, moving him all the way to the top of his waiver priority list and allocating $22 in FAAB budget, demonstrating strong conviction in Goedert's immediate fantasy value.

Michael Leone identifies Dalton Kincaid as his highest-priority buy-list target in trade scenarios, wanting to acquire him in every league at the presented price point because the deal feels absurd in Kincaid's favor. The appeal is partly driven by Kincaid's quarterback situation keeping Leone from starting less attractive alternatives like Colston Loveland.

Schultz is a fine flex starter because Nico is expected to be out again this week, implying increased opportunity and role. Michael Leone prefers Schultz over Craft at tight end if Nico remains out.

Michael Leone targets Daniel Jones on waivers for $20 in his Fantasy Life Championship league as a backup quarterback option.

Michael Leone Burrow Jt prioritizes Darren Waller as a high-priority waiver claim, moving him to the top of the list and allocating $33 to secure him; willing to start him if necessary despite acknowledging he's not an ideal starter.

Michael Leone identifies David Montgomery as the worst player he would trade Rashee Rice for in dynasty, indicating very low valuation of Montgomery relative to Rice.

Michael Leone ranks DeVonta Smith lower than George Pickens in trade value. In a trade scenario comparing Pickens and Bowers against Jadarian Price, DeVonta Smith, and Denzel Boston, Leone strongly prefers the Pickens and Bowers side, saying 'all day,' and explicitly states 'I have Pickkins higher than Dvont.' Smith is on the losing side of a trade where Pickens and Bowers represent two second-round players versus Smith as a third-round player.

Michael Leone Burrow Jt prefers the Bichel Tudin and DK Metcalf side of a trade, stating 'I will go the Totin Metaf side because I prefer getting the' and later reinforcing 'buying on Tuton right now feels really good,' indicating preference for Metcalf's value in the trade scenario.

Michael Leone expresses strong preference for Josh Downs and Trey McBride over Drake London, noting that conditions have not been ideal for London while things are improving for Downs. However, Leone later endorses a trade where someone sent Burrow for Drake London, calling it a very good move, suggesting London's value improves with quarterback development. Leone projects London will score closer to Amon-Ra St. Brown's level once Pennix gets going, tying his upside to quarterback development.

Michael Leone Burrow JT expresses skepticism about Emanuel Wilson's fantasy viability, stating that if Wilson is involved, he would be in a 'crazy crazy time share,' making him unattractive to add or draft. Leone targets Wilson on waivers in his Fantasy Life Championship league but does not prioritize him, suggesting limited confidence in his role or usage despite considering him as a running back waiver option.

Michael Leone targets Gino Smith on waivers for $1 in his Fantasy Life Championship league as a backup quarterback option.

Michael Leone strongly prefers George Pickens in a trade scenario, stating 'Pickins and Bowers all day' when comparing Pickens and Bowers against Jadarian Price, DeVonta Smith, and Denzel Boston. Leone ranks Pickens higher than DeVonta Smith and characterizes acquiring Pickens and Bowers as receiving two second-round players for a third-round player, a fifth-round player, and an undrafted player in a 10-team league—a clear value win.

Michael Leone questions the value of acquiring JK Dobbins, noting that despite playing the most snaps in the Broncos backfield this year, Dobbins has only 7.2 PPR points; Leone states Dobbins is not a guy he'd go out of his way to acquire, indicating poor production relative to opportunity.

Jamar Chase is cited as a key reason to start Joe Burrow at quarterback, indicating Chase's presence in a lineup elevates Burrow's fantasy value. Chase is also included in Michael Leone's recommended starting lineup, positioned as a reliable starter.

In a trade comparison (St. Brown and Bree for Gibbs and London), Michael Leone recommends taking Gibbs because running back points are more valuable; running back scarcity makes Gibbs the preferred side of the trade.

Michael Leone invested $777 on Jalen Hurts in his Superflex Dynasty PPR league, reflecting significant capital allocation to the quarterback position.

Michael Leone prefers James Cook over Saquon Barkley in a trade, citing concerns about Barkley's situation as sketchy; acknowledges Cook's touchdown upside is limited due to Josh Allen's presence but still favors the Cook side.

Jaden Daniels is currently injured and the team is holding him while waiting to see if he requires surgery. Michael Leone notes that starting an injured player is not ideal but may be necessary. In shallow-bench formats, Leone drops Daniels due to thin benches, indicating he is not a priority hold in limited roster space.

Michael Leone identifies Jaden Reed as a clear drop in fantasy football; he dropped Reed from his roster, acknowledging it as an unfortunate but necessary move ('sometimes that's the way she goes'), indicating diminished confidence in Reed's fantasy outlook due to injury concerns.

Michael Leone Burrow JT drops Jayen Reed from their waiver claims, indicating lack of confidence in the player's role or upside.

Jaylen Warren targeted as a waiver wire addition to replace JCM on a team in first place, suggesting increased role opportunity.

Michael Leone is personally buying Joe Burrow in trade scenarios and strongly advocates for starting Burrow over Kyler Murray, citing Burrow's connection to Jamar Chase as a key reason to prioritize him in the lineup.

Jonah Coleman is hurt; in a start/sit decision with multiple injured running backs, Michael Leone notes Coleman is injured and would start him only if healthy, otherwise recommending Rico Dowel or Black depending on health status.

Michael Leone recommends dropping Jonathan Brooks from waiver wire rosters, noting he couldn't be dropped fast enough, indicating significant loss of confidence in Brooks' role and production.

Michael Leone recommends Jordan Love as a starting quarterback and prefers him over Bryce Young for the rest of the season, indicating stronger confidence in Love's outlook going forward.

Josh Jacobs is currently out and expected to resume his role when healthy; the team is waiting for his return to solidify the running back position.

Michael Leone Burrow Jt views Justin Herbert as closer to a drop in fantasy football than a hold; would trade Herbert and Godwin for Golden immediately, expressing skepticism about the Chargers' quarterback situation. Leone states 'Herbert I think is closer to a drop in fantasy football than in anything else,' indicating severe pessimism on the QB's fantasy viability.

Michael Leone Burrow Jt expresses skepticism about acquiring Jwan Johnson in a trade, stating 'I don't know. Fannon pretty low to me, brother,' and adds broader concern about Cleveland Browns players: 'I am not feeling good about any Cleveland Brown that I have in fantasy right now,' indicating a fade on Johnson and the entire Browns offense.

Michael Leone Burrow Jt ranks Kenneth Walker as the number one or number two player in fantasy football in his personal opinion; makes a strong buy recommendation, stating 'if you can get Kenneth Walker in fantasy football right now, brother, you you have got to jump on that one.' Reiterates Walker as his 'biggest overall buy in fantasy football,' reinforcing elite-tier conviction and urgency to acquire. Expresses regret at not acquiring Kenneth Walker in one league, suggesting he views the running back as a highly desirable target.

Michael Leone includes Keon Coleman in his waiver claims across multiple high-stakes leagues, indicating consistent confidence in Coleman's fantasy value and near-term production; he prioritizes Coleman on waivers and bids down to $4 in one league, viewing him as a valuable acquisition despite the low bid.

Michael Leone would personally start Kyler Murray in a trade scenario involving Pat Bryant, indicating he prefers Murray in that matchup.

Michael Leone would prefer Armond Gadston over Andrews once Flowers comes back, implying Andrews' role or value will diminish when Flowers returns to the lineup.

Michael Leone expresses significant loss of confidence in Marvin Harrison Jr., initially suggesting he should be traded but expressing uncertainty about whether a trade will occur. Later, when Harrison becomes available on waivers unclaimed, Leone expresses strong reluctance to add him, stating he doesn't even want to add him and struggles to find a droppable player on his roster, indicating severely diminished conviction in his role or production.

Michael Leone expresses strong conviction that Matthew Golden is an emerging talent, stating he is preferred over Tuton for starting this week; Leone targets Golden in his Superflex Dynasty PPR league, believing 'Matthew Golden is him, dude. It's gonna it's going to take a while for people to notice, but Matthew Golden is just straight up him. No one no one no one wants to admit it yet, but he is him.'

Michael Leone prefers the Kenneth Walker, Bichel Tudin, and Mike Evans side in a trade, stating 'I would prefer the Kenneth Walker, Bichel Tudin, and Mike Evans side. Not by a ton, but I do definitely prefer that side because Evans and T can definitely play to a draw.' Evans maintains value parity with T. Higgins in the current market.

Michael Leone views Nicholas Singleton as a fine deeper stash option at running back, not expressing strong conviction but acknowledging viability as a bench hold.

Michael Leone Burrow Jt expresses strong conviction on Parker Washington, stating 'I love Parker Washington,' indicating a bullish stance on the receiver's current market valuation. In a trade choice between Parker Washington/Trevian Henderson and Kenneth Walker, Leone prefers Walker but maintains confidence in Washington.

Michael Leone strongly prefers Pat Freiermuth (Bowers) in a trade, stating 'Pickins and Bowers all day' and emphasizing that Bowers is going to play this week. Leone frames the trade as acquiring two second-round players (Pickens and Bowers) for a third-round player, a fifth-round player, and an undrafted player in a 10-team league, calling it 'all day' value.

Michael Leone expects an update on Puka Nacua tomorrow; notes he did not practice today, suggesting a potential injury or limited availability concern.

Michael Leone Burrow Jt expresses concern about Quentin Johnston's fantasy viability, stating 'boy does that feel dark' when discussing co-managing a team with Johnston, indicating pessimism about the running back's current situation or production. In trade evaluation, Leone ranks Johnston lower than Pickkins and Bowers, preferring the latter as two second-round players versus Johnston grouped with other mid-tier assets in a 10-team league.

Michael Leone would not trade Rashee Rice for ETN and Downs in dynasty, citing being loaded at wide receiver and super weak at running back; however, he would absolutely trade Rice for Swift and Chuba, indicating Rice's value is contingent on roster construction and the specific running back return offered.

Michael Leone would trade Rome Odunze for Matthew Golden, indicating he prefers Golden's upside over Odunze in terms of value.

Michael Leone Burrow JT expresses skepticism about Russell Wilson's fantasy value, stating that even if the operational idea is that Wilson will never get unleashed, it would not make him want to draft or add Wilson anymore because Wilson would be stuck in a 'crazy crazy time share,' effectively limiting his upside.

Michael Leone's gut feeling is that Saquon probably doesn't play this week after getting a stinger; reasoning is that a 30-year-old getting a stinger typically means he won't play the next week, though this is not backed by official reports. Leone also expresses concern about Barkley's situation, describing it as sketchy enough to prefer James Cook in a trade comparison.

Michael Leone Burrow Jt evaluates a trade offer of Jwan Johnson and Stefon Diggs for Fannon and Jalen Pickens, expressing skepticism about the Fannon side but not explicitly endorsing or rejecting the Diggs side.

Michael Leone prioritizes Ted Hurst as a waiver target with a $17 bid in high-stakes leagues, placing him second on his waiver priority list ahead of other tight end options like Keon Coleman and Taekwon Thornton, signaling strong confidence in his near-term fantasy production.

Michael Leone Burrow JT identifies Trey Tucker as an available waiver target in the Champagne Problems 2-0 league, adding him to his waiver claims alongside Keon Coleman and Ted Hurst, indicating confidence in Tucker's fantasy value.

Michael Leone explicitly recommends Tucker Kraft over another tight end option in a waiver context, indicating he is the preferred tight end target.

A trade proposal involving Tyson Bagent is rejected by the speaker, indicating he does not view Bagent as a valuable trade target.

Xavier Worthy is rostered in Leone's Superflex Dynasty PPR league.