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2024 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire by NFL Position
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Jerry Jeudy, Luther Burden III, Jayden Reed: Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15 Fantasy?
It's Week 15, which is the first week of the fantasy football playoffs in most leagues. Whether you made it in and want to win a championship, or are just looking to avoid your league's last place spot, there's still reason to work the waiver wire. Even if you're out of the playoffs, it makes […]
Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups - Darius Slayton, Kyle Williams, Chris Godwin Fantasy Football Outlooks
Injuries and bye weeks continue to force fantasy managers to adjust their lineups on the fly. That is especially important with just three weeks left (for most) in the fantasy regular season. Now is the time to attack the waiver wire to try and optimize your lineup’s ability to make a run through the fantasy […]
Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups - Darnell Mooney, Parker Washington, DeMario Douglas Fantasy Football Outlooks
Wide receiver is a very deep position in fantasy football, but it's also one that is contantly shifting and evolving. With players on the move at the trade deadline, others dealing with injuries, and some young players breaking out, the position features many new options emerging for fantasy football. As you hit the waiver wire […]
Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups - Keon Coleman, Tory Horton, Calvin Austin III Fantasy Football Outlooks
Get ready for trade deadline madness, NFL fans! Week 9 is now in the rear-view mirror, and the trade deadline will surely shake up the fantasy football landscape. In this article, we will focus on Keon Coleman, Tory Horton, and Calvin Austin III. Coleman disappointed fantasy fans once again with another quiet performance against the […]
Week 10 Waiver Wire Pickups - Josh Downs, Troy Franklin, Tez Johnson Fantasy Football Outlooks
Just like that, the 2025 NFL trade deadline is here. Today's events will surely have a huge ripple effect on the fantasy football landscape. In this article, we will focus on Josh Downs, Troy Franklin, and Tez Johnson. Downs extended his touchdown streak to three consecutive games, as he found the endzone in the Colts' […]
Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups - Brandon Aiyuk, Jalen Coker, Sterling Shepard Fantasy Football Outlooks
Wide receivers on waivers are always interesting players to try to snag. They can be hugely boom-or-bust players, especially in PPR leagues, where receptions count for a full point. That one point counts for the same as 10 rushing yards, 10 receiving yards, or 25 passing yards, meaning even players that sometimes operate as "PPR […]
Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups - Tyler Lockett, Jayden Reed, Roman Wilson Fantasy Football Outlooks
Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season is almost here, which means we could see some movement ahead of the trade deadline. GMs are looking to add talent to their rosters, which is the same situation many fantasy football managers have found themselves in. In this article, we will focus on Tyler Lockett, Jayden Reed, […]
Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups - Darius Slayton, Pat Bryant, Christian Watson Fantasy Football Outlooks
We're now headed to Week 9, and NFL teams are starting to get desperate approaching the trade deadline. Many fantasy managers are getting desperate, too, as they're ready to make some moves to help their teams make the playoffs. In this article, we will focus on Darius Slayton, Pat Bryant, and Christian Watson. Slayton was […]
Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups - Tre Tucker, Alec Pierce, Chimere Dike Fantasy Football Outlooks
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker, Indianapolis Colts wideout Alec Pierce, and Tennessee Titans WR Chimere Dike are three players likely on the roster bubble in many fantasy football leagues. They're unlikely to have much value in shallower leagues, as none of them are their teams' starting receivers, but they could be valuable to […]
Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups - Keon Coleman, Troy Franklin, Kayshon Boutte Fantasy Football Outlooks
Week 8 of NFL action is almost fully in the books. Aside from a Monday Night Football matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Washington Commanders, there are no more games left to play this week. This means we have all the information we need to evaluate waiver wire pickups for Week 9, aside from […]
Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups - Elic Ayomanor, Chimere Dike, Chris Moore Fantasy Football Outlooks
Every week in the NFL, more players go down with injuries, and with six teams on a bye for Week 8, you may need to get creative with your roster management. Even the best plans for your roster can unravel in a hurry, but don't worry, some new options are entering the mix as well. […]
Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups - Brandon Aiyuk, Luke McCaffrey, Jalen Coker Fantasy Football Outlooks
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (knee), Washington Commanders wide receiver Luke McCaffrey, and Carolina Panthers wideout Jalen Coker are among quite a few players who are interesting targets for waiver pickups ahead of Week 8. Aiyuk hasn't played in a game yet this season. Coker just returned from a long absence due to […]
Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups - Wan'Dale Robinson, Romeo Doubs, Darnell Mooney Fantasy Football Outlooks
If you already looked ahead to your Week 8 lineup and saw a plethora of holes at wide receiver, you aren't alone. Three top-five fantasy football wide receivers (Puka Nacua, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Amon-Ra St. Brown) are part of three of the six teams taking their bye in Week 8. Add in various injuries, and […]
Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups - Luther Burden, Tyler Allgeier, Darnell Mooney Fantasy Football Outlooks
The Atlanta Falcons and Chicago Bears both won on Monday Night Football in Week 7. The Bears fought a back-and-forth battle against the Washington Commanders and came out on top, 25-24, while Luther Burden III led the team in receptions with four for 51 yards. The Falcons took an early lead over the favored Buffalo […]
Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups - Christian Kirk, Michael Wilson, Tre' Harris Fantasy Football Outlooks
In Week 6 of the NFL season, fantasy managers saw many reserve wide receivers emerge as potential starting options in fantasy football. We're here today to take a look at three of them and to see if these WRs are viable waiver wire pickups for Week 7. Our focus will be on Christian Kirk, Michael […]
Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups - Ryan Flournoy, Jordan Whittington, Jalen Coker Fantasy Football Outlooks
Wide receiver is one of the most volatile positions from one week to another, as different options step into larger roles and post big games. Looking ahead to Week 7, there are a few long-shot receivers who can be speculative pickups. The three receivers in this post are all in changing situations, but bring lots […]
Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups - Kendrick Bourne, Kayshon Boutte, Elic Ayomanor Fantasy Football Outlooks
Entering Week 6, Puka Nacua and Emeka Egbuka were the WR1 and WR3, respectively. They are now both managing injuries. Fantasy managers are going to be searching for wide receiver help. Today, we're discussing two receivers who have moved up their team's depth chart due to injuries, as well as a third who is a […]
Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups - Wan'Dale Robinson, Hollywood Brown, Cooper Kupp Fantasy Football Outlooks
Navigating the waiver wire can be the difference between winning and losing your league. Throughout the regular season, injuries allow depth options in a wide receiver room to emerge as must-start options. In this piece, we look at a Giants WR who was recently pushed up the depth chart and two "No. 2" options who […]
Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Josh Downs, Luther Burden, Christian Kirk Fantasy Football Outlooks
We're now done with ~30% of the fantasy football season, and things are starting to heat up. We've seen many injuries to the WR position so far this season, and finding good wideouts on the waiver wire is now more important than ever. In this article, we will focus on Josh Downs, Luther Burden III, […]
Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Tre Tucker, Troy Franklin, Elic Ayomanor Fantasy Football Outlooks
Week 5 brought multiple offensive explosions with six teams scoring at least 35 points, the most for any given week this season. There were dominant wide receiver performances, most notably two former Ohio State standouts in Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Emeka Egbuka going blow for blow in a thrilling game between Tampa Bay and Seattle. Looking […]
Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Kendrick Bourne, Romeo Doubs, Wan'Dale Robinson Fantasy Football Outlooks
With numerous injuries to the wide receiver position, several depth options have been able to claim a lead role on their respective teams and carry surprisingly high fantasy upside. In this piece, we will look at three wide receivers who have performed quite well when pushed up the depth chart and could have continued to […]
Week 5 Waiver Wire Stashes: Jayden Higgins, Jalen Coker, Juju Smith-Schuster Fantasy Football Outlooks
What did you do to deserve this? First, Malik Nabers goes down, then Tyreek Hill—both in the same week! That’s the kind of cruel twist that makes you want to throw your remote through the TV. But hey, this is fantasy football. Injuries don’t care about your team, your clever draft strategy, or the fact […]
Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Darius Slayton, Josh Downs, Christian Kirk Fantasy Football Outlooks
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton, Indianapolis Colts wideout Josh Downs, and Houston Texans WR Christian Kirk are all receivers that could be solid waiver pickups for Week 5 in fantasy football. All three could see increased roles in their offenses based on recent occurrences in their games in Week 4, and all possess […]
Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Elic Ayomanor, Tre Tucker, Marquise Brown Fantasy Football Outlooks
We are officially through the first quarter of the season, and the NFL landscape has been cemented. However, during the opening month, three receivers made crucial impacts not only on their respective teams but in the fantasy world as well. In this piece, we will look at Elic Ayomanor, Tre Tucker, and Marquise Brown, and […]
Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Tyquan Thornton, Kayshon Boutte, Rashod Bateman Fantasy Football Outlooks
The waiver wire carousel never stops. From fake breakouts to the actual coming into their own of star players, to others that are talented but struggle in a few games for whatever reason, there's never a dull moment in the NFL. Of course, the most important thing is to make sure you snag the right […]
Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Adonai Mitchell, Luther Burden III, Dontayvion Wicks Fantasy Football Outlooks
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Adonai Mitchell, Chicago Bears WR Luther Burden III, and Green Bay Packers wideout Dontayvion Wicks are all outside the top 70 wide receivers in PPR points scored through four games. That doesn't mean they're not worth at least considering as waiver wire pickups, especially in deeper leagues or for fantasy teams […]
Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Jaxson Dart, Wan'Dale Robinson, Romeo Doubs Fantasy Football Outlooks
Fantasy managers saw many young players begin to emerge in Week 5 of the NFL season. The Giants turned to their first-round pick, and he was able to lead them to their first victory of the season. In Green Bay, Jordan Love connected with Romeo Doubs in the back of the end zone three times […]
Week 4 Waiver Wire Stashes - Rashod Bateman, Parker Washington, Jalen Coker Fantasy Football Outlooks
The fluctuating week-to-week performances of the league's mostly unrostered wide receivers are a source of great interest to fantasy managers. Also, it's one of the great irritations for those who pick them up and slot them into lineups. But it's simply impossible to ignore that tempting performances and usage make players much more interesting to […]
3 Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4 Fantasy Football: Tyquan Thornton, Troy Franklin, Romeo Doubs
This early in the fantasy football season, you can find plenty of good wide receivers on the waiver wire. But will the WRs who start the year hot and get snatched off waivers early continue to perform all season? And will any early disappointments turn it up later in the season? Correctly identifying the right […]
Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups - Isaiah Bond, Tory Horton, Kayshon Boutte Fantasy Football Outlooks
Finding a wide receiver with upside on the waiver wire is very important if you want to win your fantasy leagues. However, during the opening month, there are often several names that emerge as full-time starters and key pieces in fantasy football. In this article, we will look at two rookie receivers who are currently […]
Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups - Luther Burden III, Elic Ayomanor, Tre Tucker Fantasy Football Outlooks
Throughout the opening weeks of the season, fantasy managers have seen many young wide receivers emerge as must-start fantasy options. In Tampa Bay, rookie wideout Emeka Egbuka is producing as a WR1, and the Carolina Panthers' top rookie, Tetairoa McMillan, has just begun to find his stride. In this piece, we will look at three […]
Week 3 Waiver Wire Stashes - Dyami Brown, Isaac TeSlaa, Joshua Palmer Fantasy Football Outlooks
Working the fantasy football waiver wire is like sneaking first dibs at the dessert table -- you snooze, you lose. Jumping on those midweek gems can turn a “meh” roster spot into a league-winner before your buddies even finish checking their group chat. Injuries are inevitable, but snagging waiver gems before the herd turns your […]
Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups - Trey Benson, Cam Skattebo, Kayshon Boutte Fantasy Football Outlooks
Every season, players who are not expected to have a significant role can climb the depth chart rather quickly and establish themselves as just-roster fantasy assets. In this piece, we will look at two emerging running backs and a young wide receiver who will have seen a significant role throughout the opening two weeks of […]
Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups - Wan'Dale Robinson, Elic Ayomanor, Quentin Johnston Fantasy Football Outlooks
Through the first two weeks of the season, many depth receivers have emerged as key parts of their offense. Despite opening the season in a lower role, they have emerged as key parts of their team's passing attacks and have been among the most productive players in fantasy at their position. In this piece, we […]
Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups - Quinshon Judkins, Blake Corum, Bhayshul Tuten Fantasy Football Outlooks
Every season, several No. 2 running backs quickly take over their respective backfield. Last season, rookie running back Bucky Irving was able to take the lead role in the second half and emerged as the al euag-eiwnner. In this piece, we will look at three running backs who opened the season in depth roles but […]
Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups - Jake Browning, Mac Jones, Cooper Kupp Fantasy Football Outlooks
Even though we are just two weeks into the NFL season, we have seen injuries impact many offensive units. For example, in Cincinnati and San Francisco, they have already turned to their second-string QB to lead their offense. In this piece, we will look at the two most-added QBs of the past week and a […]
Quentin Johnston WR Waiver Wire Outlook - Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 3
BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 55% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston enjoyed another impressive outing during their Week 2 victory against the Las Vegas Raiders and has reached must-roster territory. In this contest, Johnston caught three of his seven targets for 71 yards and a touchdown. The […]
Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups - Hunter Renfrow, DeAndre Hopkins, Troy Franklin Fantasy Football Outlooks
Veteran wide receivers who are largely forgotten in fantasy leagues and second-year players often present major value to fantasy managers. These players often can outperform expectations and become excellent waiver wire pickups. Carolina Panthers WR Hunter Renfrow and Baltimore Ravens wideout DeAndre Hopkins fit into that category of veterans, while Denver Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin is a second-year pro […]
Wan'Dale Robinson WR Waiver Wire Outlook - Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 3
BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 25% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After a modest showing in Week 1, New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson enjoyed a career game during their loss to the Dallas Cowboys this past weekend. In their thrilling overtime loss at the hands of their divisional foe, Robinson […]
Kayshon Boutte WR Waiver Wire Outlook - Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 3
BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 30% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Even after signing Stefon Diggs in the offseason, the New England Patriots lack a prominent WR1. Last season, rookie QB Drake Maye struggled to produce consistency as the Patriots did not have top playmakers in the offense. However, with Diggs working his […]
Elic Ayomanor WR Waiver Wire Outlook - Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 3
BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 15% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver Elic Ayomanor has begun to carve out a prominent role in the passing attack. After logging 43 total offensive snaps in Week 1, Ayomanor was able to take his production to the next level in Week 2. […]
Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups - Marvin Mims Jr., Kayshon Boutte, Rashod Bateman Fantasy Football Outlooks
Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season is officially in the books, and the first period of waiver wire transactions is upon us. In previous seasons, there have often been players who are available on waivers who end up being massive parts of championship-winning fantasy football rosters. That was more true in 2023 and previous […]
Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups - Dont'e Thornton, Elic Ayomanor, Jayden Higgins Fantasy Football Outlooks
After a long offseason, we have finally arrived at the first waiver wire period of the season. Whether you dominated in the opening week or are scrambling to fill massive holes in your roster, everyone is looking for league winners on the free agent market. Three under-the-radar rookie wide receivers played significant roles in Week […]
Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups - Darnell Mooney, Cedric Tillman, Christian Kirk Fantasy Outlooks
After a wild opening week, fantasy managers may be dealing with numerous injuries. Wide receivers Drake London (shoulder) and Xavier Worthy (shoulder) are just a few at the position who could be in danger of missing time. In this piece, we will look at three wide receivers who could be intriguing with their targets and […]
Isaac TeSlaa: WR Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Football Week 2
Isaac TeSlaa Waiver Wire Outlook for Week 2 BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues (upside stash) ROSTERED IN: 15% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa flashed upside during the preseason. Despite joining a crowded wide receiver room, the Arkansas product looked quite impressive and made a strong case to open […]
Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups - JuJu Smith-Schuster, Romeo Doubs, DeMario Douglas Fantasy Football Outlooks
Welcome to another edition of our Week 2 waiver wire pickups for 2025. The wide receivers discussed in this article outscored Ja'Marr Chase, Nico Collins, and A.J. Brown, and they're available in the vast majority of leagues. But don't necessarily scramble to pick up these free agent wide receivers on the waiver wire. Those star […]
Keenan Allen: WR Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Football Week 2
Keenan Allen Waiver Wire Outlook for Week 2 BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 50% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Shortly before the start of the regular season, the Los Angeles Chargers opted to bring back former longtime wide receiver Keenan Allen. Allen spent the first 11 seasons of his career with the Chargers before […]
Quentin Johnston WR Waiver Wire Outlook - Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 2
BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Former first-round pick Quentin Johnston has flashed upside at times, but has been tough to trust in fantasy due to inconsistent performances. However, the wideout enjoyed an impressive start to the 2025 season and could be in store for a breakout campaign. Facing […]
Hollywood Brown: WR Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Football Week 2
BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 25% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquise Brown had a disappointing debut season in Kansas City as he missed the vast majority of the season due to a shoulder injury. He appeared in only two regular-season games and caught just nine passes for 91 […]
Jalen McMillan (WR, TB) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 18
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 54% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan has been one of the top pass catchers in fantasy football lately. The rookie wide receiver is the WR10 over the past four weeks, averaging 4.8 receptions on 6.3 targets for 60.5 receiving yards and […]
