Jake Ferguson is the TE1 after three weeks. The next two on the scoring list weren't even selected in most redraft leagues. Juwan Johnson and Hunter Henry round out the top three of the ever-changing and volatile tight end landscape. The top prizes in drafts, Trey McBride and Brock Bowers, are TE1s, but not dominating […]

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 […]

During Week 3, fantasy managers saw several of their high-end players suffer a significant injury, which could keep them sidelined for the majority of the season. For example, two veteran running backs, James Conner (ankle) and Najee Harris (Achilles), saw their seasons cut short. As a result, the waiver wire is sure to have many […]

With the injury bug already hitting several star NFL quarterbacks, fantasy football managers have been racing to the waiver wire in hopes of finding a new starter. Luckily, there are plenty of good quarterbacks available on the waiver wire, as there's typically no need to roster a backup quarterback in fantasy football. In this piece, […]

During the first three weeks of the NFL season, fantasy managers have seen several backup running backs climb the depth chart and emerge as must-start options. In this piece, we will look at three running backs who are currently listed as the team's No. 2 option and saw their stock increase over the weekend. So, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Every fantasy manager on the planet absolutely loves the tight end position. Well, not really. It would be nice if teams would throw to their tight ends more, but that might not happen any time soon. It's rare to find an elite TE. There are far more elite fantasy options at running back and wide […]

The tight end position is often one of misery for fantasy managers. Outside of tight end premium leagues, the position is easily the lowest-scoring in fantasy football among types of players (i.e., QB, WR, RB, and TE), with tight ends often failing to eclipse 10 PPR points per game. Still, having one of the better […]

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 […]

The quarterback position is getting hit hard by the injury bug early this season. Joe Burrow (toe), J.J. McCarthy (ankle), Justin Fields (head), Jayden Daniels (knee), and Brock Purdy (toe/shoulder) are either guaranteed or at significant risk of missing starts. Fantasy managers are scouring the waiver wire for a plug-and-play replacement. Below, we analyze three […]

The 2025 NFL rookie running back class was lauded as one of the best in the history of the league, so it makes sense that hunting the waiver wire for rookie RBs could pay off in a big way this year. We've seen a few players, like Jacksonville Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten, get off to […]

Once again, the waiver wire this week is lacking quality running backs. We have yet to see any surprise names emerge, but that will likely change as the season progresses. While there might not be a starting back available on waivers, there are a few players who could be of some use to fantasy managers. […]

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 55% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After operating as James Conner's clear No. 2 option and being viewed as nothing more than a handcuff during his rookie season, Trey Benson has begun to see his workload increase drastically in 2025. During their Week 1 contest against the New Orleans […]

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 60% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Following the trade that sent No. 2 running back Tank Bigsby to the Philadelphia Eagles, rookie running back Bhayshul Tuten was able to jump up the depth chart. In their loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday afternoon, the rookie running back was […]

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 […]

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 […]

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 60% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After battling injuries throughout all of training and the majority of the preseason, fourth-round rookie Cam Skattebo had a minimal role in their season-opening loss to the Washington Commanders. In this contest, the Arizona State product saw just seven total offensive snaps and took […]

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. […]

The quarterback position is generally the easiest one in which to find waiver wire heroes that can save your season. We've seen plenty of examples of this, from Brock Purdy in 2023 to Bo Nix in 2024. Top-10 quarterback production in fantasy football can often be had without investing draft picks in players. Nix finished […]

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 […]

Finding dependable tight ends is always a challenge in fantasy football, and Week 2 presents a few intriguing waiver wire options. Managers streaming the position or seeking depth should pay close attention to Washington’s Zach Ertz, Jacksonville’s Brenton Strange, and Tennessee’s Chig Okonkwo, all of whom carved out meaningful roles in their season openers. Ertz […]

With position scarcity in mind, there's almost always an undrafted gem at the tight end position. There's one on this list who led fantasy managers to championships in 2024. With George Kittle managing a hamstring injury, there is at least one fantasy manager in every league on the prowl for a replacement tight end, and […]

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 […]

During the opening week of the season, many backup running backs flashed solid upside and proved they could hold standalone value despite being in a reserve role. Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson and Cleveland Browns running back Dylan Sampson were among the position's top performers despite opening the season in a No. 2 role. […]