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Week 13 Waiver Wire: Devin Neal, Jayden Higgins, Brenton Strange headline top adds

November 25, 2025·52 min·4 clips

Matthew Berry accidentally told Kevin Stefanski he lost Coach of the Year—then had to restart the interview.

This episode of Fantasy Football Happy Hour focuses on Week 13 waiver wire advice, hosted by Matthew Berry with analysts Jay Croucher and Connor Rogers. The hosts analyze top available players to add for the fantasy football playoffs. They begin by discussing quarterback C.J. Stroud, who is 64% available and expected to start against the Colts after clearing concussion protocol. Trevor Lawrence is another quarterback option, as he faces a Titans defense allowing the fifth-most fantasy points to QBs since Week 7. For deeper leagues, Jameis Winston, Marcus Mariota, and Max Brosmer are mentioned as potential speculative adds. At running back, Devin Neal is a top add because Alvin Kamara's injury could make him New Orleans' primary back, though Taysom Hill will vulture red-zone work. Chris Rodriguez Jr. has seen increased touches for Washington and faces a Denver run defense that has struggled. The hosts also note that if Amari Hampton is activated, he would be an immediate start against Las Vegas. For wide receivers, rookie Jayden Higgins of Houston is highlighted after a nine-target game and touchdowns in two of his last three contests. Christian Watson is recommended due to his rising target share and a favorable matchup against Detroit's weak secondary. An interesting insight is that beat reporter Aaron Wilson's confidence in Stroud playing carries significant weight for fantasy decisions. The hosts speculate that Vikings rookie J.J. McCarthy might be facing a "soft benching" for Max Brosmer due to performance struggles. They compare Trevor Lawrence to a "chaos merchant" who inconsistently produces fantasy points through volume. The show reveals that every NFL beat has a reporter known for asking what the hosts consider dumb questions during press conferences. Matthew Berry shares a story of mistakenly telling Browns coach Kevin Stefanski he should have won Coach of the Year, not realizing Stefanski actually had won. The tone is conversational and humorous, filled with inside jokes and playful banter among the hosts, often stemming from Berry spilling Diet Coke on himself. The style blends fantasy analysis with personal anecdotes and behind-the-scenes NFL media insights. Fantasy managers scrambling for playoff depth or injury replacements will appreciate the specific player recommendations and matchup breakdowns. Listeners who prefer strictly serious, data-driven analysis without casual storytelling might find the tangents and humor distracting.

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