Andy Smith: waiver wire results, 2026

How good is Andy Smith's waiver-wire advice?

Andy Smith's recommendations are still being measured. Results cover weeks 6, 7, 8 of 2026.

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Backup running backs recommended as insurance, judged on their points in the target week (often low unless the starter misses time).

Not enough picks yet to compare. Results appear at 5 measured adds across 3 articles.

1 result with too few picks to compare yet

Below the minimum sample (5 measured adds across 3 articles). Shown for reference, not ranked.
Rank	Position	Points per add	Adds measured	Articles
–	RB	5.0	5	2

Upside fliers recommended before a role is clear, judged on their points in the target week.

Not enough picks yet to compare. Results appear at 5 measured adds across 3 articles.

2 results with too few picks to compare yet

Below the minimum sample (5 measured adds across 3 articles). Shown for reference, not ranked.
Rank	Position	Points per add	Adds measured	Articles
–	RB	3.9	3	2
–	WR	11.3	2	2

Each week's article, its recommended adds, and their average half-PPR points in the target week.
Week	Article	Adds	Points per add
Week 6	High-Upside Waiver Wire Bench Stashes - Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 6	8	5.5
Week 7	High-Upside Waiver Wire Bench Stashes - Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 7	7	6.4
Week 8	High-Upside Waiver Wire Bench Stashes - Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 8	8	–