{
  "id": 10722921,
  "title": "Most common players on eliminated teams from Week 3 in Yahoo Fantasy Death leagues — plus FAB waiver wire advice",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/most-common-players-on-eliminated-teams-from-week-3-in-yahoo-fantasy",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-29T15:50:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/fantasy/article/most-common-players-on-eliminated-teams-from-week-3-in-yahoo-fantasy-death-leagues--plus-fab-waiver-wire-advice-155006576.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Week 3 in Yahoo Fantasy Death leagues saw several common players emerge from the eliminated teams. Rookie WR Justin Jefferson of the Vikings led the pack at 22.1%, while De Von Achane of the Dolphins and Tetairoa McMillan of the Panthers followed with 21.7% and 21.1% of appearances respectively. These players were frequently involved in the winning teams' strategies, highlighting their importance in Death League formats.\n\nThe Yahoo Death League waiver strategy differs significantly from traditional leagues. Managers must build a strong team throughout the season to account for bye weeks and injury concerns. As the number of opponents dwindles, the waiver wire becomes increasingly valuable. Early-season FAB recommendations are more conservative, with players like Jefferson, Achane, and McMillan receiving proactive, reactive, or \"keep them honest\" suggestions. Managers should carefully consider their roster and league-specific factors when deciding on waiver wire moves.",
  "summary": "Death Leagues have claimed more star players. Fantasy football analyst Scott Pianowski advises you on how to approach the waiver wire in Week 4.",
  "key_points": [
    "Rookie WR Justin Jefferson led eliminated teams at 22.1%",
    "De Von Achane and Tetairoa McMillan followed with 21.7% and 21.1%",
    "Yahoo Death League waiver wire advice is conservative initially"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Yahoo High Score 101: Everything you need to know before playing the fantasy basketball format",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/yahoo-high-score-101-everything-you-need-to-know-before-playing-the",
        "published": "2026-09-29T20:24:20.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}