Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups - Fantasy Football Free Agent Adds and Stashes (2025)

Rob's Week 15 fantasy football waiver wire pickups, adds, stashes, and sleepers to target for 2025. His top waiver wire adds for Week 15 at RB, WR, TE, QB, K, D/ST.

Welcome to the first week of the fantasy football playoffs. It's officially Week 15, and I hope that if you're adding this, your team is dancing and in the playoffs, and if so, congratulations. Making the playoffs is the hard part. It's taken 14 grueling weeks, but now, it's win or go home.

There are no "I'll get that game back next week" possibilities anymore, so each game needs to be viewed as such. Be aggressive on the waiver wire. If there's someone available who'll help your starting lineup, no matter how small, be assertive in obtaining them. Without a win, the season is over. Unfortunately, as we enter the fantasy football playoffs, the waiver wire will not offer any substantial upgrades.

Be sure to also check out our free Who Should I Pickup? tool and compare up to four free-agent players at once -- we'll tell you who to pick up. Please use the promo code "BOOM" to get 10% off our premium subscription tools. Now, let's get to the best waiver wire adds for Week 15. If you've been reading this article all year, I just want to say thank you as we approach the end of the season.

• 2025 fantasy football rankings
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• Dynasty rankings

Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

RB3's

Chris Rodriguez Jr., Washington Commanders - 31.2% Rostered

Rodriguez is a touchdown-dependent RB3. He's not going to win you any weeks. He's not a league-winner, and his range outcomes don't include that, unlike someone such as Emanuel Wilson, who would be a league-winner if Josh Jacobs were to get hurt. However, unlike Wilson, Rodriguez can actually be started.

Since Week 9, Rodriguez has either 10+ carries or a touchdown in every game. During this five-game stretch, Rodriguez has scored over 7.5 half-PPR points in four of them, including two double-digit performances. He has not scored more than 13, however. This is a committee-backfield in Washington, which caps his upside, but Rodriguez is the primary rusher and the preferred goal-line option.

That's enough to keep him on the RB3 radar. If you're desperate for a starter, you can do far worse than Rodriguez.

Bam Knight, Arizona Cardinals - 43.1% Rostered

At this time, it seems unlikely that we'll see Trey Benson (knee) again this season. Even if he does return, it's clear that he won't be returning to any workhorse role. Knight only scored 4.9 half-PPR points, snapping a three-game streak of scoring 11 half-PPR points or more. Before only having 10 touches this past weekend, Knight had been averaging 12 touches over his previous five.

Much like Rodriguez, Knight is not a league-winner and shouldn't be viewed that way. He is a decent starter, however. Assuming Benson is not activated this week, which at this point should be the expectation, Knight should remain on the RB3 radar. He's another touchdown-dependent running back; however, he does have 10 receptions over the past three games, giving him a decent floor in PPR leagues.

Devin Neal, New Orleans Saints - 56.2% Rostered

Alvin Kamara has missed the last two games with a sprained MCL. Over that time, he has not practiced in any capacity. Given their record and state of the season, fantasy managers should expect Neal to stay involved regardless of Kamara's status. In fact, even if Kamara returns, Neal may remain the primary starter.

Over the past two weeks, Neal has had 14 and 19 carries. After rushing for just 47 yards in Week 13, he finished with 70 yards this week and a score. Since their Week 11 bye, Neal has 11 targets and nine receptions. This offense isn't good enough for Neal to be a league-winner, but the schedule is incredibly appealing.

The rook @Dev_Neal23's first career TD 🙌@KU_Football | 📺: CBS pic.twitter.com/QaoQhhrvj7

— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) December 7, 2025

The Saints close the fantasy football season with the Panthers, Jets, and Titans. If Kamara doesn't return or as long as Neal remains the 1A, he should be ranked as an RB3 with some weekly given upside. The team has been very loyal and dedicated to Kamara, which should dampen expectations.

Priority Adds

Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams - 22.2% Rostered

Corum is coming off back-to-back outstanding games, including his career-best effort this past weekend. In Week 13, he had seven carries for 81 yards and a touchdown in a loss to the Rams. This week, he had 12 carries, 128 yards, and two scores in an absolute rout of the Cardinals. Kyren Williams is still present, healthy, and operating as the team's No. 1 running back, but it's been more of a committee than we've been accustomed to seeing in this offense.

#Rams Week 14 RB Usage

- Kyren Williams: 52% snaps, 13 carries, 16 routes, 2 targets (97 yds, TD)
- Blake Corum: 31% snaps, 12 carries, 5 routes, 1 target (131 yds, 2 TDs)

Was a blow out so starters were pulled at the end

— Michael F. Florio (@MichaelFFlorio) December 8, 2025

Corum is playing his way into the RB3/4 weekly value range, giving him some desperation starting value. He still cannot be started with confidence. Before these past two great games from Corum, he had scored 5.8, 5.6, 1.0, and 2.4 half-PPR points. His value is increasing, though, and he remains arguably the best handcuff in all of fantasy football.

Potential Starters/Injury-Impacted RBs with Upside

Devin Singletary, New York Giants - 27.8% Rostered

Tyrone Tracy Jr. hurt his hip in Week 13. Singletary came on and played well, finishing with 68 rushing yards and a score on 12 carries. He also had three catches for 34 yards, finishing with 17.7 half-PPR points. In Week 12, he had 12 touches, and in Week 11, he had 17. He has three touchdowns in the team's past three games.

Tyrone Tracy Jr. Says he's Fine After Suffering Hip Contusion https://t.co/sAyeOGF53f

— RotoBaller NFL (@RotoBallerNFL) December 2, 2025

While it does not appear that Tracy is in any real danger of missing Week 15, because of the team's bye week this past weekend, we didn't get any injury report or practice designations, so we also don't entirely know. If Tracy is surprisingly inactive, Singletary will be a backend RB2. If Tracy is back out there, Singletary will be a touchdown-dependent RB3/4.

Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins - 1.8% Rostered

De'Von Achane left this past weekend with a rib injury. Head coach Mike McDaniel indicated he was held out as a precaution and that he could have returned to the game. We'll cautiously take him at his word, meaning we don't want to get too excited or overzealous, adding Wright, but he's at least worth a speculative add in case Achane's injury is worse than they've said or worsens over time.

No rib break detected for Achane, McDaniel said, adding Achane was AVAILABLE to return to today's game if the team had chosen to use him in an emergency. Miami was up big and protecting him. "You worry about breaks that take time; didn't see that," McDaniel said.

— Barry Jackson (@flasportsbuzz) December 7, 2025

After Achane left, Wright played ahead of Ollie Gordon II, and he should be prioritized over him as Achane's primary handcuff. Wright exploded this past weekend in Achane's absence, finishing with 107 rushing yards and a score on 24 carries.

RB4/5s with High Contingency Value

• Bhayshul Tuten, Jacksonville Jaguars - 24.8% Rostered
• Tyler Allgeier, Atlanta Falcons - 33.3% Rostered
• Kenneth Gainwell, Pittsburgh Steelers - 42.2% Rostered
• Jordan Mason, Minnesota Vikings - 57.3% Rostered

RB5/6s With Contingency Value

• Emanuel Wilson, Green Bay Packers - 40.1% Rostered
• Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Washington Commanders - 47.5% Rostered
• Tyjae Spears, Tennessee Titans - 32.8% Rostered
• Nick Chubb, Houston Texans - 41.4% Rostered

Pure Running Back Handcuffs

• Brian Robinson Jr., San Francisco 49ers - 18.8% Rostered
• Tank Bigsby, Philadelphia Eagles - 18.6% Rostered
• Malik Davis, Dallas Cowboys - 0.2% Rostered
• Ray Davis, Buffalo Bills - 5.2% Rostered
• Ollie Gordon II, Miami Dolphins - 6.9% Rostered
• Isaiah Davis, New York Jets - 3.6% Rostered
• Tahj Brooks, Cincinnati Bengals - 0.4% Rostered
• Sean Tucker, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 21.5% Rostered
• Jaleel McLaughlin, Denver Broncos - 1.2% Rostered
• Dylan Sampson, Cleveland Browns - 7.6% Rostered

Wide Receiver Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

Must Add

Jayden Reed, Green Bay Packers - 42.3% Rostered

Reed immediately went right back to his slot receiver role in the Green Bay offense. He played ahead of Dontayvion Wicks and Matthew Golden. He finished with four targets, four receptions, and 31 yards. The team made a concerted effort to get him the ball. He was also given two carries, taking them for 22 yards.

Christian Watson now appears to be the team's clear No. 1 receiver. Still, with Tucker Kraft (knee) on IR and Golden having a significantly disappointing rookie season, there is the potential for Reed to become Jordan Love's weekly No. 2 behind Watson. Love is playing some MVP-level ball right now, and this Packers' offense is starting to really click. Reed was a top-24 receiver as a rookie, and he possesses that kind of weekly upside.

Luther Burden III, Chicago Bears - 16.0% Rostered

Rome Odunze has a stress fracture in his foot. He's been described as "week-to-week", indicating that Odunze may miss future weeks. In their first contest without their No. 1 receiver, Burden was second to only Colston Loveland in targets, but it was Burden who led the team in receiving yards. He finished with four receptions and 67 yards.

Caleb. Burden. 27 yards.

CHIvsGB on FOX/FOX Onehttps://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt pic.twitter.com/uaSpK6ByIq

— NFL (@NFL) December 8, 2025

If Odunze continues to miss time, it appears as though Loveland and Burden will be Caleb Williams' primary targets. Burden leads the team in target rate and yards per route run this season. He led the team in the latter again this week. Burden should be viewed as a WR3 for as long as Odunze is out. He's a must-add and is a viable starter in most formats in Week 15.

WR4/5s with some Upside

• Jayden Higgins, Houston Texans - 39.7% Rostered
• Kayshon Boutte, New England Patriots - 27.1% Rostered
• Adonai Mitchell, New York Jets - 35.0% Rostered
• Parker Washington, Jacksonville Jaguars - 16.6% Rostered

Potential WR5/6s

• Devaughn Vele, New Orleans Saints - 8.5% Rostered
• Pat Bryant, Denver Broncos - 2.6% Rostered
• Darnell Mooney, Atlanta Falcons - 47.8% Rostered
• Josh Downs, Indianapolis Colts - 50.7% Rostered
• Jalen Coker, Carolina Panthers - 2.9% Rostered
• Ryan Flournoy, Dallas Cowboys - 0.4% Rostered
• Keon Coleman, Buffalo Bills - 48.7% Rostered
• Chimere Dike, Tennessee Titans - 15.9% Rostered
• Elic Ayomanor, Tennessee Titans - 9.4% Rostered

Deep, Deep League Sicko Stashes

• Kyle Williams, New England Patriots - 1.1% Rostered

Boom or Bust, Touchdown Dependent WR6/7s

• Rashod Bateman, Baltimore Ravens - 10.0% Rostered
• Darius Slayton, New York Giants - 20.0% Rostered
• Cooper Kupp, Seattle Seahawks - 50.4% Rostered
• Tez Johnson, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 18.7% Rostered
• Marquise Brown, Kansas City Chiefs - 24.1% Rostered
• Christian Kirk, Houston Texans - 9.8% Rostered
• Tre Tucker, Las Vegas Raiders - 36.1% Rostered
• Dontayvion Wicks, Green Bay Packers - 3.3% Rostered
• Matthew Golden, Green Bay Packers - 42.7% Rostered
• Tyler Lockett, Las Vegas Raiders - 2.1% Rostered
• Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers - 20.1% Rostered
• John Metchie III, New York Jets - 13.8% Rostered

Tight End Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

High-End TE2s with Upside

• Brenton Strange, Jacksonville Jaguars - 37.6% Rostered
• Harold Fannin Jr., Cleveland Browns - 54.8% Rostered

Dropped it in the corner for the score!#TENvsCLE on Fox and NFL+ pic.twitter.com/H3BWMoNess

— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) December 7, 2025

• Colston Loveland, Chicago Bears - 39.8% Rostered
• Theo Johnson, New York Giants - 43.0% Rostered

TE2s with Some Upside

• Dalton Schultz, Houston Texans - 57.6% Rostered
• Darren Waller, Miami Dolphins - 22.0% Rostered
• Juwan Johnson, New Orleans Saints - 58.0% Rostered

Deep, Deep League Options

• Mike Gesicki, Cincinnati Bengals - 1.1% Rostered
• AJ Barner, Seattle Seahawks - 16.4% Rostered
• Colby Parkinson, Los Angeles Rams - 6.2% Rostered
• Isaiah Likely, Baltimore Ravens - 8.1% Rostered
• Luke Musgrave, Green Bay Packers - 4.3% Rostered
• Cade Otton, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 34.6% Rostered
• Evan Engram, Denver Broncos - 42.9% Rostered
• Chig Okonkwo, Tennessee Titans - 5.3% Rostered
• Pat Freiermuth, Pittsburgh Steelers - 5.9% Rostered

Quarterback Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

Mid-QB2s

• Jacoby Brissett, Arizona Cardinals - 47.3% Rostered
• Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars - 40.3% Rostered

Back-End QB2s

• Tyler Shough, New Orleans Saints - 5.8% Rostered

NFL fans should start paying attention to Tyler Shough... pic.twitter.com/Mome3KyN7S

— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) December 7, 2025

• Sam Darnold, Seattle Seahawks - 43.1% Rostered
• C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans - 50.7% Rostered

QB3s

• J.J. McCarthy, Minnesota Vikings - 28.0% Rostered
• Aaron Rodgers, Pittsburgh Steelers - 23.3% Rostered
• Bryce Young, Carolina Panthers - 10.7% Rostered
• Shedeur Sanders, Cleveland Browns - 7.3% Rostered
• Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins - 12.5% Rostered
• Kirk Cousins, Atlanta Falcons - 4.8% Rostered
• Cam Ward, Tennessee Titans - 5.8% Rostered
• Geno Smith, Las Vegas Raiders - 5.0% Rostered

Team Defenses (D/ST) - Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 15

• Philadelphia Eagles vs Las Vegas Raiders - 59.3% Rostered
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons - 48.7% Rostered
• Chicago Bears vs Cleveland Browns - 13.4% Rostered
• Jacksonville Jaguars vs New York Jets - 41.2% Rostered
• San Francisco 49ers vs Tennessee Titans - 22.7% Rostered
• Green Bay Packers at Denver Broncos - 58.6% Rostered

Team Defenses (D/ST) - Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 16

• Kansas City Chiefs at Tennessee Titans - 23.8% Rostered
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers - 48.7% Rostered
• Detroit Lions vs Pittsburgh Steelers - 65.5% Rostered
• Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears - 58.6% Rostered
• Buffalo Bills at Cleveland Browns - 45.1% Rostered
• Minnesota Vikings at New York Giants - 39.9% Rostered

Waiver Wire Parameters for This Article

A few rules and notes about this weekly waiver wire article. Every league is different, with varying roster formats and sizes. That makes this one of the more challenging articles because every league’s waiver wire can look dramatically different. Even the host site you use matters. ESPN has rankings that differ from Yahoo! 's, which in turn differ from CBS's or Sleeper's, and all of this affects which players are drafted and which are not.

We only identify quarterbacks and tight ends with a roster percentage of 60% or less. For running backs and receivers, that number drops to 50%. We don’t delve too deeply into defenses, but I highlight a few streamers to target each week.

Positions are also categorized into different groups, such as RB3 or a potential league-winner to stash. You’ll need to know your roster and what to look for on the waiver. From there, each positional group is arranged based on who you should prioritize first at that position. We use ESPN’s roster percentages for this article.

For example, if you are looking for immediate value, you might be more interested in someone like Burden than Bryant right now because Burden is more likely to score points in the short term. Know your team and your team’s needs. If you’re healthy and your starting roster is strong, shoot for upside.

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