Gretch & Pete fill in for Drico and join Sack for a Week 14 edition of Stat Chasing where they break down all of the important usage and trends from Week 13 to prepare you for Week 14 waivers, the fantasy playoffs, DFS builds and Underdog Fantasy drafts. Topics discussed: CJ Stroud and Geno Smith in challenging matchups,  RBs to stash on your bench for the fantasy playoffs, backfield flippenings, a TE set to see a big volume boost, and rookie WRs who could spike in the fantasy playoffs.🚢 YouTube members can watch live on Tuesday nights: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxYSi5ohjZRGG4EbZuMqU-w/join

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:55 - QB Passing and Efficiency and Rushing Production
06:01 - What are you doing with CJ Stroud this week against a tough Jets defense?
08:01 - Bad QBs in good matchups this week, Jake Browning, Gardnew Minshew, Desmond Ridder. 
13:55 - Can we trust Geno Smith against the 49ers or should fantasy managers look elsewhere?
16:28 - RB Snaps and Usage (over 40% Routes and Rush Attempts)
20:00 - Was there a change in Houston with Dameon Pierce back from injury?
22:23 - Has Bijan Robinson ‘s role meaningfully changed or can we still not trust Arthur Smith?
24:37 - Can the Jets do anything to get Breece Hall in a good position?
26:13 - Will the Bengals lean more towards Chase Brown to end the season?
28:25 - RB Snaps and Usage (25-40% Routes and Rush Attempts)
29:05 - Handcuffs to target on the waiver this week with some prominent RB injuries. 
30:50 - Can we trust Ezekiel Elliott against the Steelers?
34:17 - Can we trust both Raheem Mostert and De’Von Achane?
36:47 - What do the Ravens do at RB coming out of their bye week?
39:12 - Some playoff bestball alpha from Sackreligious 
41:56 - Is there enough time left in the season for Roschon Johnson to break out? 
42:53 - RB Expected Fantasy Points and Efficiency. 
45:10 - Joe Mixon and Tony Pollard haven’t been efficient but they are getting the workload. 
46:05 - Will Jaylen Warren help propel teams to the fantasy playoffs on Thursday?
48:40 - Have Javonte Williams and Breece Hall fully recovered from their ACL injuries?
51:54 - Is De’Von Achane a fantasy football unicorn?
54:15 - Kyren Williams seems to be set up for success entering the fantasy playoffs
56:01 - Is Austin Ekeler’s fantasy shelf life finished?
58:00 - Approaching the Panthers backfield for fantasy playoffs. 
59:31 - Is it worth touching Ty Chandler or Alexander Mattison? 
1:02:07 - TE Utilization and Efficiency (Over 60% routes run)
1:03:52 - Who is the TE1 in fantasy drafts in 2024?
1:06:20 - Is Evan Engram the guy for Jacksonville for Christian Kirk likely sidelined long term. 
1:08:48 - What happens to Dalton Kincaid when Dawson Knox returns?
1:10:23 - Throwing a dart at the Packers TE position, Tucker Kraft or Ben Sims?
1:14:58 - WR Opportunity vs Fantasy Points (85-100% routes run)
1:16:45 - Can Chris Olave pick things up with Jameis Winston? 
1:18:19 - Did Puka Nacua steal Cooper Kupp’s role? How to look at the other Rams WRs
1:22:16 - What to expect in Justin Jefferson’s first game back?
1:23:46 - The decline of Adam Thielen in the second half of the season.
1:27:33 - WR Opportunity vs Fantasy Points (70-85% routes run)
1:28:15 - What kind of bump can we get from Romeo Doubs? Will Josh Downs bounce back?
1:30:45 - Is there a rookie WR that might breakout for the playoffs? 
1:32:31 - WR Opportunity vs Fantasy Points (40-70% routes run) 
1:36:05 - Can Jameson Williams do something for fantasy managers in the playoffs?
1:37:51 - How is Sackreligious preparing for Miami? 

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