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Our favorite high-upside waiver wire bench stashes, fantasy football sleepers for Week 13 of 2025. Waiver wire stashes include Chris Rodriguez Jr., Luther Burden III, more.
With the fantasy playoffs just weeks away, stashing high-upside lottery tickets has become even more critical. With key players injured, these lottery tickets can be the difference between you winning or losing your league.
In this week's edition, we will spotlight a tight end who is nearing a return from injured reserve and a rookie wideout who just saw his highest snap share of the season on Sunday.
Who should we be stashing this week? Let's dive in!
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High-Upside Waiver Wire Bench Stashes
Only players rostered in fewer than 30% of fantasy football leagues are considered potential streamers.
Isaiah Davis, RB - NYJ
10% Rostered
One of the top handcuffs to stash is Isaiah Davis of the New York Jets. Davis has been deployed as the clear RB2 in New York behind workhorse Breece Hall. However, Davis has had minimal standalone value, tallying just 3.9 PPR fantasy points over his last three games. However, regardless of his usage, Davis has logged at least 28% of the snaps in each game, serving as the bona fide RB2 on the roster.
When given opportunities, Davis has shown upside, tallying 15.9 PPR points in Week 8 on just seven carries and five catches. Managers with an open roster spot should look to stash this lottery ticket. If Hall misses time, Davis has legit three-down upside in this offense.
Chris Rodriguez Jr., RB - WAS
15% Rostered
The other running back to the target is quickly falling out of "stash" territory and nearing "waiver" territory. Before Washington's Week 12 bye, Rodriguez slowly gained control of the backfield. In the team's loss to the Dolphins in Madrid in Week 11, Rodriguez logged a team high in RB snaps and carries. In that contest, he logged 15 carries for 79 yards.
While he may not be given a massive workload in Week 13, his fantasy stock continues to trend up. Managers needing an RB2 for the fantasy football playoffs should stash Rodriguez this week. He has a tough matchup ahead of him, facing Denver this week, but he will face two defenses within the top eight in terms of PPR fantasy points allowed to the position during the fantasy playoffs.
Chris Rodriguez Jr. Set for Lead Rushing Role in Washington Coming Out of Bye Week? https://t.co/vSzVIAThoG
— RotoBaller NFL (@RotoBallerNFL) November 24, 2025
Luther Burden III, WR - CHI
10% Rostered
Even though Luther Burden has made the stash column several times over the past month, he remains my top WR to stash ahead of Week 13. Over the past two games, the Bears have finally begun to deploy Burden in a starting role. During the first half of the season, he was typically given the WR4 role, behind veteran Olamide Zaccheaus.
However, in Weeks 11 and 12, he saw 44% and 51% of the team's snaps, making him the clear WR3. In addition, his 51% snap share on Sunday was the highest of his rookie season. While he has caught just six passes over these two games, his role is growing, which could make him a league winner by the time the fantasy playoffs begin.
Darren Waller, TE - MIA
20% Rostered
The final player to consider stashing this week is tight end Darren Waller. Waller had a late start to the season but caught fire once active. During Weeks 3 through 6, the tight end averaged 15.2 PPR points per game. However, he exited Week 7 with a pectoral injury, which has kept him sidelined since.
On Monday, head coach Mike McDaniel said that Waller is expected to practice on Wednesday, suggesting a return is near. While he will likely not return in Week 13, the 33-year-old could be in play to return in Week 14 when the team faces the Jets.
In the fantasy playoffs, Waller will have several top matchups for tight ends, including the Steelers and Bengals. Both of those defenses sit within the top five in terms of PPR fantasy points allowed to the position.
Darren Waller Will Practice Ahead of Week 13 https://t.co/bptlO9D05C
— RotoBaller NFL (@RotoBallerNFL) November 24, 2025
Read more player news and updates for Week 13
Other High-Upside Bench Stashes
- Isaiah Likely, TE
- Blake Corum, RB
- Brian Robinson Jr., RB
- Ray Davis, RB
- Kyle Williams, WR
Who To Pickup For Fantasy Football Week 13?
Waiver wire pickup options, including how to prioritize them for your league - depending on the league size. Quarterbacks and Defenses (D/ST) are grouped together at the bottom of the list:
| Rank | Player Name | Pos. | % Ros. | Baller Move |
| 1 | Kareem Hunt | RB | 70 | Add in All Leagues |
| 2 | Trey Benson | RB | 64 | Add in All Leagues |
| 3 | Troy Franklin | WR | 56 | Add in All Leagues |
| 4 | Jakobi Meyers | WR | 70 | Add in All Leagues |
| 5 | Devin Neal | RB | 3 | Add in All Leagues |
| 6 | Emanuel Wilson | RB | 66 | Add in All Leagues |
| 7 | Darnell Mooney | WR | 68 | Add in 10+ Team Leagues |
| 8 | Chris Rodriguez Jr. | RB | 16 | Add in 10+ Team Leagues |
| 9 | Oronde Gadsden II | TE | 70 | Add in 10+ Team Leagues |
| 10 | Kenneth Gainwell | RB | 54 | Add in 10+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 11 | Kyle Monangai | RB | 56 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 12 | Colston Loveland | TE | 43 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 13 | Sean Tucker | RB | 62 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 14 | Jerry Jeudy | WR | 67 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 15 | Jayden Reed | WR | 36 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 16 | Christian Watson | WR | 48 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 17 | Mike Evans | WR | 55 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 18 | Bhayshul Tuten | RB | 49 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 19 | Isiah Pacheco | RB | 66 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 20 | Tre Tucker | WR | 57 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 21 | Parker Washington | WR | 40 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 22 | Andrei Iosivas | WR | 20 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 23 | Alec Pierce | WR | 61 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 24 | Devin Singletary | RB | 25 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 25 | Tyler Allgeier | RB | 44 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 26 | Tyjae Spears | RB | 35 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 27 | Juwan Johnson | TE | 66 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 28 | Chimere Dike | WR | 14 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 29 | Luther Burden III | WR | 11 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 30 | Chris Godwin | WR | 56 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 31 | Rashid Shaheed | WR | 68 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 32 | Josh Downs | WR | 51 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 33 | Theo Johnson | TE | 59 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 34 | Greg Dortch | WR | 9 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 35 | Jayden Higgins | WR | 22 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 36 | Tank Bigsby | RB | 20 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 37 | Brian Robinson Jr. | RB | 26 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 38 | Jaleel McLaughlin | RB | 1 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 39 | Tez Johnson | WR | 28 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 40 | Bam Knight | RB | 29 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 41 | Malik Washington | WR | 15 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 42 | Brenton Strange | TE | 13 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 43 | Christian Kirk | WR | 14 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 44 | Xavier Legette | WR | 10 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 45 | Harold Fannin Jr. | TE | 34 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 46 | Blake Corum | RB | 16 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 47 | Ollie Gordon II | RB | 8 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 48 | Raheem Mostert | RB | 1 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 49 | John Metchie III | WR | 1 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 50 | Mike Gesicki | TE | 2 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 51 | Mitchell Tinsley | WR | 1 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 52 | Tyler Lockett | WR | 2 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 53 | Hollywood Brown | WR | 21 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 54 | Isaiah Hodgins | WR | 1 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 55 | Jalen Coker | WR | 4 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 56 | Keaton Mitchell | RB | 3 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 57 | Calvin Austin III | WR | 12 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 58 | Mack Hollins | WR | 7 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 59 | Tyrell Shavers | WR | 1 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 60 | Brashard Smith | RB | 5 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 61 | Devaughn Vele | WR | 1 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 62 | Xavier Restrepo | WR | 1 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 63 | Adonai Mitchell | WR | 2 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 64 | Trayveon Williams | RB | 1 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 65 | Phil Mafah | RB | 1 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 66 | Jacoby Brissett | QB | 61 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 67 | Jayden Daniels | QB | 67 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 68 | Sam Darnold | QB | 59 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 69 | Trevor Lawrence | QB | 49 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 70 | Tua Tagovailoa | QB | 17 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 71 | Aaron Rodgers | QB | 29 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 72 | Joe Flacco | QB | 43 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 73 | C.J. Stroud | QB | 36 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 74 | Bryce Young | QB | 22 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 75 | Cam Ward | QB | 7 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 76 | Shedeur Sanders | QB | 6 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 77 | Tyler Shough | QB | 10 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 78 | Kirk Cousins | QB | 9 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 79 | Atlanta Falcons | DST | 49 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 80 | Los Angeles Chargers | DST | 38 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 81 | Los Angeles Rams | DST | 59 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 82 | Jacksonville Jaguars | DST | 42 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 83 | San Francisco 49ers | DST | 23 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 84 | Miami Dolphins | DST | 2 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 85 | Tampa Bay Bucs | DST | 22 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
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