EPISODE · Sep 15, 2026 · 13 MIN
SLEEPER EXPLOSION: Bryce Young and Tyler Shough DRIVE Waiver Wire MADNESS – Pick Up Now!
from Locked On Fantasy Football – Daily NFL Fantasy Football Podcast · host Locked On Podcast Network
Waiver wire chaos erupts as surprise breakouts shake up the fantasy football landscape. Bryce Young torches the Chicago Bears in the NFL’s highest-scoring Week 1 game, while Baker Mayfield, Tyler Shough, and Carson Wentz enter the spotlight as possible difference-makers for quarterback-needy managers.Can Bryce Young sustain his buzz with the Carolina Panthers’ emerging weapons, or is Mayfield poised for redemption with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against a tough Cleveland Browns defense?Matt Donnelly spotlights four must-watch tight ends, including Mike Gesicki’s unexpected surge for the Cincinnati Bengals and Pat Freiermuth's steady role in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ passing attack.The deep dive compares Juwan Johnson’s big slot potential in New Orleans with Isaiah Likely’s breakout in the New York Giants’ offense. Insights on target share, route participation, and matchup analysis give fantasy players the edge for Week 2.Who should you prioritize: Isaiah Likely, Tyler Shough, or a cheap quarterback hedge?Episode Timestamps00:00 — Week 2 Waiver Wire: QB & TE Overview02:45 — QB Options & Analysis: Young, Mayfield, Shug, Wentz07:11 — TE Waiver Wire Targets: Gesicki, Freiermuth, Johnson, LikelyLocked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, & More🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nfl/WANT MORE DAILY FANTASY FOOTBALL CONTENT?Follow & Subscribe to the Podcast on these platforms…🎧 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/locked-on-fantasy-football-daily-nfl-fantasy-football/id1144153396🎧 Spotify: 5lA3m06Qs70fSyzAE59a9b🎧 Audacy: https://www.audacy.com/podcasts/locked-on-fantasy-football-247-21639🎧 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/locked-on-fantasy-footballPhoto Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images #NFL #FantasyFootball #Football #NFLFantasyFollow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattDonnellyFF Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Waiver wire chaos erupts as surprise breakouts shake up the fantasy football landscape. Bryce Young torches the Chicago Bears in the NFL’s highest-scoring Week 1 game, while Baker Mayfield, Tyler Shough, and Carson Wentz enter the spotlight as possible difference-makers for quarterback-needy managers. Can Bryce Young sustain his buzz with the Carolina Panthers’ emerging weapons, or is Mayfield poised for redemption with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers against a tough Cleveland Browns defense? Matt Donnelly spotlights four must-watch tight ends, including Mike Gesicki’s unexpected surge for the Cincinnati Bengals and Pat Freiermuth's steady role in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ passing attack. The deep dive compares Juwan Johnson’s big slot potential in New Orleans with Isaiah Likely’s breakout in the New York Giants’ offense. Insights on target share, route participation, and matchup analysis give fantasy players the edge for Week 2. Who should you prioritize: Isaiah Likely, Tyler Shough, or a cheap quarterback hedge?
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