Fantasy Football Week 8: Waiver wire pickups

In the latest episode of Yahoo SportsData Dump Wednesday, Matt Harmon and Sal Vetri share 10 key data points for Week 12 in fantasy football. Sal also highlights two running backs with potential upside that fantasy managers should consider stashing on their bench for the playoff push. Tune in for expert analysis and advice on maximizing your fantasy lineups as the regular season winds down. Full Article

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In the latest episode of Yahoo Sports' 'Fantasy Film Room,' Nate Tice and Matt Harmon introduce the 'Fantasy Bros Trust Meter' to determine the reliability of 10 key fantasy players for the remainder of the season. They discuss players like Jayden Daniels, Calvin Ridley, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba, assessing their trustworthiness moving forward. Additionally, the hosts delve into injury updates, a Packers WR to watch, and provide prop bets for the upcoming TNF match between the...

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