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Our favorite high-upside waiver wire bench stashes, fantasy football sleepers for Week 12 of 2025. Sneaky Waiver wire stashes include Brian Robinson Jr., Isaiah Davis, Isaiah Likely, more
Targeting high-upside players on the waiver wire can play a major role in your team going on a deep playoff run in the fantasy football playoffs.
Last week, I suggested you stash players like Sean Tucker, who was likely the most-acquired player on the waiver wire on Tuesday evening after his monster three-TD performance.
Who are the top stashes ahead of Week 12? 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.
Brian Robinson Jr., RB - SF
15% Rostered
While Robinson may not have them as a standalone upside, as a handcuff, he is borderline elite. In San Francisco, star running back Christian McCaffrey has dominated the workload, logging over 80% of the snaps in nearly every contest this season. Over the past four games, Robinson has logged over 21% of the snaps just once.
During this three-game stretch, the former Commander has taken 7.0 attempts per game but has been efficient, punching in two red-zone scores and averaging a strong 5.6 YPC.
If McCaffrey were to miss time, Robinson would carry near RB1 upside given San Francisco's offense scheme. McCaffrey is consistently involved in all aspects of the game, which would likely provide Robinson with similar three-down upside. He is a must-stash in all leagues and a must-roster if you have McCaffrey in your starting lineup.
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— RotoBaller NFL (@RotoBallerNFL) November 13, 2025
Isaiah Davis, RB - NYJ
20% Rostered
The other No. 2 RB to consider stashing this week is New York Jets RB Davis. Davis has typically been operating as the No. 2 option behind Breece Hall since Braelon Allen (knee) hit the IR. While he has enjoyed a few spike weeks (Week 8 - 15.9 PPR points), he has been a fringe low-end RB4 quite often.
Since his breakout showing, Davis has tallied just 2.1 and 1.1 PPR points and has seen just five total carries and two total targets. However, like Robinson, with no other proven option on the roster, Davis would see a massive increase in workload if Hall were to miss time. Managers with an extra bench spot should prioritize Davis this weekend.
Pat Bryant, WR - DEN
5% Rostered
With the Broncos off in Week 12, now is a prime time to stash rookie wideout Bryant. Over the past two weeks, Bryant has slowly begun to carve out a role in this offense. In Week 10, Bryant caught one pass but made an impact, tallying 43 yards on it. Then in Week 11, Bryant pulled in five of his six targets for 82 yards, which were all season-highs.
In this game, Bryant saw 56% of the snaps, which was just below Troy Franklin's 66%. In addition, since Week 8, Bryant has been deployed as the team's clear WR3, completely surpassing Marvin Mims Jr. in playing time.
While consistent targets may be tough to find in a crowded offense, seeing him trusted in a critical game against the Chiefs on Sunday is very promising for his rest-of-season outlook.
Bo Nix to Pat Bryant down near the goal line 😳
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Isaiah Likely, TE, BAL
10% Rostered
Round out this week's list will be Baltimore tight end Likely. While Mark Andrews may have stolen headlines last weekend following his 40-yard TD run, Likely has remained a solid contributor in this passing attack. Since Week 9, he has seen at least four targets in one game. However, during this stretch, he has brought in just seven of his 11 targets for 92 yards.
Even though his box score production has remained modest, he has continued to log over 50% of the snaps and has even out-snapped Andrews twice since Week 10. Given his prominent role and ability to stay on the field, he remains a top stash for those needing a potential league-winner at the tight end position.
He is due for massive positive regression, given that he has nearly logged more snaps than Andrews over the past month.
Read more player news and updates for Week 12
Other High-Upside Bench Stashes
- Devin Neal, NO
- Kyle Williams, NE
- Brenton Strange, JAC
- Jalen Coker, CAR
- Jayden Reed, GB
Who To Pickup for Fantasy Football Week 12?
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 | Kenneth Gainwell | RB | 32 | Add in All Leagues |
| 2 | Troy Franklin | WR | 58 | Add in All Leagues |
| 3 | Trey Benson | RB | 63 | Add in All Leagues |
| 4 | Kareem Hunt | RB | 66 | Add in 10+ Team Leagues |
| 5 | Emanuel Wilson | RB | 8 | Add in 10+ Team Leagues |
| 6 | Michael Wilson | WR | 47 | Add in 10+ Team Leagues |
| 7 | Sean Tucker | RB | 26 | Add in 10+ Team Leagues |
| 8 | Tyjae Spears | RB | 38 | Add in 10+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 9 | Alec Pierce | WR | 48 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 10 | Colston Loveland | TE | 48 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 11 | Tez Johnson | WR | 41 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 12 | Tyler Allgeier | RB | 45 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 13 | Bam Knight | RB | 17 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 14 | Kyle Monangai | RB | 62 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 15 | Tre Tucker | WR | 55 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 16 | Parker Washington | WR | 47 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 17 | Christian Watson | WR | 34 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 18 | Darnell Mooney | WR | 31 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 19 | Mike Evans | WR | 56 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 20 | Devin Singletary | RB | 20 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 21 | Dalton Schultz | TE | 49 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 22 | Bhayshul Tuten | RB | 30 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 23 | Blake Corum | RB | 17 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 24 | Jayden Reed | WR | 35 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 25 | Josh Downs | WR | 51 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 26 | Juwan Johnson | TE | 45 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 27 | Jayden Higgins | WR | 16 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 28 | Elic Ayomanor | WR | 17 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 29 | Xavier Legette | WR | 7 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 30 | Luther Burden III | WR | 8 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 31 | Chris Godwin | WR | 46 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 32 | Theo Johnson | TE | 63 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 33 | Harold Fannin Jr. | TE | 40 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 34 | Brenton Strange | TE | 12 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 35 | Noah Fant | TE | 3 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 36 | Tank Bigsby | RB | 21 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 37 | Brian Robinson Jr. | RB | 28 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 38 | Chris Rodriguez Jr. | RB | 12 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 39 | Jaleel McLaughlin | RB | 1 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 40 | Ollie Gordon II | RB | 9 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 41 | Roman Wilson | WR | 1 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 42 | Sterling Shepard | WR | 4 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 43 | Dawson Knox | TE | 5 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 44 | Mack Hollins | WR | 5 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 45 | Jalen Coker | WR | 3 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 46 | AJ Barner | TE | 9 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 47 | Tyrell Shavers | WR | 1 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 48 | Malik Washington | WR | 20 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 49 | Tyler Lockett | WR | 4 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 50 | Greg Dortch | WR | 3 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 51 | Trayveon Williams | RB | 0 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 52 | Andrei Iosivas | WR | 1 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 53 | Isaiah Hodgins | WR | 1 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 54 | Chris Brooks | RB | 0 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 55 | Keaton Mitchell | RB | 3 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 56 | Van Jefferson | WR | 1 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 57 | KhaDarel Hodge | WR | 1 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 58 | John Metchie III | WR | 1 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 59 | Brock Wright | TE | 1 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 60 | Jaydon Blue | RB | 5 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 61 | Adonai Mitchell | WR | 2 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 62 | Devin Neal | RB | 1 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 63 | John FitzPatrick | TE | 0 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 64 | Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 36 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 65 | Brock Purdy | QB | 66 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 66 | Joe Flacco | QB | 59 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 67 | Sam Darnold | QB | 59 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 68 | J.J. McCarthy | QB | 57 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 69 | Bryce Young | QB | 13 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 70 | Jacoby Brissett | QB | 33 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 71 | Trevor Lawrence | QB | 41 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 72 | Tua Tagovailoa | QB | 22 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 73 | Jameis Winston | QB | 4 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 74 | Tyler Shough | QB | 3 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 75 | Tyrod Taylor | QB | 1 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 76 | Kirk Cousins | QB | 1 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 77 | Davis Mills | QB | 4 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 78 | Mason Rudolph | QB | 1 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 79 | Shedeur Sanders | QB | 1 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 80 | Atlanta Falcons | DST | 52 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 81 | Cleveland Browns | DST | 47 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 82 | Detroit Lions | DST | 66 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 83 | San Francisco 49ers | DST | 18 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 84 | Chicago Bears | DST | 37 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 85 | Buffalo Bills | DST | 50 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
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