# Week 16 Waiver Wire Targets | Must-Add Playoff Pickups, Streamers & Stash Candidates

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Podcast: [The Optimus Fantasy Football Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-optimus-fantasy-football-podcast-7023966)
Published: 2025-12-16T01:19:20+00:00
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## Resource

Join hosts Nate Polvogt and Keith Flemming LIVE at 8 PM EST for Week 16 of Optimus Fantasy's 2025 Waiver Wire Show! Get expert analysis on the best waiver wire pickups and free agent targets as we head into the crucial playoff weeks!🏈 What to Expect:✓ Top waiver wire targets at QB, RB, WR, TE, K, and D/ST✓ Week 16 breakout players worth your FAAB budget✓ Priority rankings and bid recommendations✓ QB streamers: Tyler Shough (NO), Jacoby Brissett (ARI), Kirk Cousins (ATL), Trevor Lawrence (JAC)✓ RB analysis: Ameer Abdullah, Jawhar Jordan, Jaylen Wright, Michael Carter, Malik Davis✓ WR targets: Jalen Coker, Luther Burden, Jayden Reed, Adonai Mitchell, Jaylen Nailor, Devaughn Vele✓ TE streamers: Colby Parkinson, Colston Loveland, Dawson Knox, Gunnar Helm✓ K & D/ST picks: Eddie Pineiro, Will Reichard, Panthers, Dolphins✓ Drop candidates and championship roster managementWhether you're fighting for a playoff spot or solidifying your championship roster, Nate and Keith break down which players deserve your waiver priority and FAAB dollars!#FantasyFootball #WaiverWire #Week16 #NFL #FantasyFootball2025 #FAAB #WaiverWirePickups #FantasyPlayoffsOur Discord community is LIVE! 🔷 Bestball & DFS Advice 🔷 NFL Draft content 🔷 Dynasty Discussions 🔷 Best NFL BetsJoin free 👇 discord.gg/MNWnY5hmgEGet our fantasy tools (use code 🍂 OPTIMUSFALL 🍂 for 25% off your first 4 months)! 19 years of advanced data ⤵️tools.optimusfantasy.comSupport #Fantasycares #ForTheKids 👇https://fantasycares.org/Register for #SFB16 👇https://scottfishbowl.com/apply.phpShow your FF love at sundaydreamersclub.comFind us everywhere 🌲 https://linktr.ee/optimusfantasy

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