Sometimes fantasy football is less about data and more about emotional damage control. This week’s episode of The Stephie Smalls Show turned into a full-on therapy session when my guest, Sam Wagman, admitted that Jameson Williams ruined his Sunday night. He needed one catch — just one! — and instead got heartbreak. I laughed, because I’ve been there. But also because my Rashee Rice stash is finally paying off and I’m not above a little “told you so.”
Once we worked through the stages of fantasy grief, Sam and I broke down the Week 8 waiver wire like our seasons depended on it — because, let’s be real, they do. We dug into running backs first: guys who aren’t flashy, but might carry your team through the most brutal bye week of the year. Then we hit wide receivers and tight ends, debating whether it’s time to give up on “potential” and just chase volume and targets. Every player we mentioned is rosterable for a reason, and every one we trashed… well, you’ll know why when you hear it.
We wrapped up with our favorite Thursday Night Football prop bets — longest receptions, QB completions, even a kicker play for the sickos among us — because fantasy and betting aren’t separate worlds anymore, they’re cousins who both ruin your weekend. If you’re panicking about your Week 8 lineup, this episode will talk you off the ledge (or shove you over, depending on your roster).
You can watch the full episode of The Stephie Smalls Show featuring Sam Wagman on YouTube — and please, don’t trust Jameson Williams until he proves he’s earned it.
