As the 2025 fantasy football season barrels toward its final stretch, the waiver wire and trade market have been a constant source of drama. From blockbuster swaps to quiet efficiency, every owner has left their mark on the transaction sheet - some more than others. Let's take a look back at how each franchise has shaped its roster over the first nine weeks of the season.

50 Shades of Great - Brian Powell
Brian has worked the market with a measured touch. The early weeks saw creative quarterback juggling - swapping Matthew Stafford and Aaron Rodgers multiple times before finally landing on Stafford for stability. On defense, he played musical chairs between the Jets, Falcons, and Commanders, looking for the right matchup each week.
After a midseason lull with no recent transactions, Powell's patience signals confidence - a top team that doesn't need fixing.

Amaraqs - Rodney Wendlandt
The Amaraqs started the season with a flurry of moves, testing combinations at quarterback and receiver. Early on, Kyler Murray gave way to Daniel Jones, followed by wide receiver shuffles featuring Tyquan Thornton, Romeo Doubs, and Tre Tucker. The team also picked up rookie running back Ollie Gordon II to inject some youth into the backfield.
In later weeks, the Amaraqs stayed quiet - a possible sign the lineup has settled. Whether that patience pays off or proves costly remains to be seen.

Brooklyn Bombers - Loran Klitzman
No one has been busier than Loran. The Bombers have been a model of constant motion, with multiple quarterback, tight end, and running back swaps. The season began with Nick Chubb's injury and Joe Burrow landing on IR, prompting a carousel that included Kyler Murray, Jake Browning, and Tua Tagovailoa.
At tight end, the Bombers cycled through Jonnu Smith, Luke Musgrave, Chigoziem Okonkwo, and Zach Ertz - a full committee approach. While it's been a wild ride, the roster now features depth and upside at nearly every position.

Cobra Kai - Eric Shrader
Eric's team has lived up to its "strike hard, strike fast" motto with aggressive early-season moves. The addition of Keenan Allen was a major win, and later pickups like Jordan Addison have kept the receiver room strong. The tight end position has been a revolving door - Dallas Goedert, T.J. Hockenson, and Darren Waller all saw time on the roster at one point.
Cobra Kai's precision on the wire has kept this team in the fight, with no wasted motion.

Funky Monks - Kyle Shrader
Kyle's Monks might be the most balanced roster in the league - and the transaction record shows why. The season kicked off with savvy defensive streaming (Colts, Jaguars, Ravens), and later, the team landed Michael Badgley to stabilize the kicker position.
But the defining moment came early: a blockbuster trade sending Drake London and TreVeyon Henderson to the Maulers in exchange for Alvin Kamara and A.J. Brown. That single deal reshaped the Monksâ championship outlook.

Manklinkoes - Bob Klinke
Bob has been quietly efficient, making more moves than most realize. Early on, the team brought in Trey Benson, Khalil Shakir, and Kenneth Gainwell to fill depth gaps. A revolving door of defenses and kickers (Panthers, Saints, Slye, Pineiro) shows a steady hand fine-tuning rather than overhauling.
Losing Tyreek Hill to IR was a blow, but the Manklinkoes remain resilient with solid midseason adjustments.

Mr. Swiftâs Fantasy Experience - Scott McDonald
Scott's transaction record reads like a quarterback experiment in real time. Starting with Michael Penix Jr., then moving through C.J. Stroud, Sam Darnold, and back again - this team has tried every angle to spark its offense.
Adding veterans like Dalton Schultz and Emari Demercado early showed a focus on stability, while recent pickups such as Zach Ertz give the team more flexibility down the stretch. Don't count out a late-season surge from this ever-evolving lineup.

Mt. Vernon Maulers - Mike Shrader
Mike's Maulers have been one of the most transactionally active teams in the league, featuring trades, IR maneuvers, and weekly wire moves. After flipping A.J. Brown and Alvin Kamara to the Monks, Mike's been rebuilding around a committee approach with Rachaad White, Jakobi Meyers, and C.J. Stroud.
Tight ends have been another area of churn - with Brenton Strange, Juwan Johnson, and A.J. Barner all seeing time on the roster. The Maulers are fighting their way through adversity and staying relevant.

Two Dogs - Tyrone Jackson
The Dogs have taken a calm and confident approach, preferring quality over quantity. Early in the season, Tyrone upgraded his defense multiple times - from the Bears to the Falcons to the Bears again, and eventually to the Chicago D/ST that's anchored the squad since.
He's since added Marquise Brown and Matt Prater, subtle but meaningful improvements that keep the team balanced heading into November.

Spanky Rookies - Jayson Butts
Jayson's Spanky Rookies have been active where it counts, particularly at tight end and wide receiver. After parting ways with Calvin Ridley, the Rookies picked up Jameson Williams, then later shifted from T.J. Hockenson to David Njoku to stabilize the position.
Kicker and bench adjustments - like bringing in Matt Prater and Rico Dowdle - reflect a team that's always tinkering but never panicking. It's a championship-caliber roster with constant attention to detail.

Transaction Trends & Takeaways
Most Active Team: Brooklyn Bombers - a near-weekly presence on the wire.
Boldest Move: Funky Monks acquiring A.J. Brown and Alvin Kamara in a midseason trade.
Steadiest Hand: Two Dogs - minimal moves, maximum confidence.
QB Carousel Award: Mr. Swift's Fantasy Experience - a full rotation of starters and backups.
Waiver Wire Wizard: Manklinkoes - quietly churning depth while staying competitive.