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Our favorite high-upside waiver wire bench stashes, fantasy football sleepers for Week 15 of 2025. Sneaky waiver wire stashes include Isaiah Davis, Pat Bryant, Mike Gesicki, more.
The fantasy football playoffs are officially underway. However, that does not mean managers should stop stashing high-upside lottery tickets.
In this piece, we will discuss four high-upside players who are worth keeping on your bench in the postseason as they could become must-start options in the near future.
Who are the top stashes ahead of Week 15? Let's dive in!
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High-Upside Waiver Wire Bench Stashes
Only players rostered in fewer than 35% of fantasy football leagues are considered potential streamers.
Isaiah Davis, RB - NYJ
5% Rostered
While Davis may not carry much standalone upside, he is the primary handcuff to Breece Hall. More importantly, Hall was unable to participate in practice on Wednesday due to a knee injury. Managers should continue to pay attention to his status, as Davis would see a three-down workload if Hall is unable to play this weekend.
Breece Hall Out on Wednesday With Knee Soreness https://t.co/fMLkAxxR1K
— RotoBaller NFL (@RotoBallerNFL) December 10, 2025
As the No. 2 option, Davis has been the only other running back on the roster to log a snap behind Hall. In addition, he has demonstrated the ability to draw targets in the passing game, seeing three in four games this season. He has shown immense upside at times, especially during his Week 8 breakout, where he took seven carries for 65 yards and brought in all five targets for another 44 yards.
If Hall is ruled out, Davis would hold RB2 upside in PPR leagues.
Emanuel Wilson, RB - GB
10% Rostered
The other top handcuff to consider stashing ahead of Week 15 is Wilson. Wilson has already been given opportunities as a spot starter this season and has been quite effective. In Week 12, Wilson led the backfield with Josh Jacobs sidelined and scored 26.5 PPR points. This week, Jacobs was unable to practice on Wednesday, similar to Hall, and could potentially be in danger of missing time.
While Jacobs will have ample opportunities to return to practice, Wilson would enter must-start territory if he misses time. With the Packers all but clinched into a playoff spot, they could look to ease Jacobs' role down the stretch.
Pat Bryant, WR - DEN
15% Rostered
The wide receiver to consider holding on your bench is rookie Bryant. While Bryant had a very quiet first half to his debut season, the third-round pick has been finding his footing and is carrying out a large role in the offense. In their Week 14 victory over the Raiders, Bryant logged 47% of the snaps. The week prior, he saw 70% of the snaps.
Both of these marks placed him second on the team, behind Courtland Sutton and above presumed starter Troy Franklin. Over his last three games, Bryant has seen 5.7 targets per game and is averaging a solid 52.0 yards per game. Bryant has a path to emerge as an every-down player in the offense, making him a valuable stash for managers in 12+ team formats with three wide receiver spots.
Even though Bryant is trending towards sitting out in Week 15, he has shown the upside to warrant FLEX consideration down the stretch in deeper formats.
Mike Gesicki, TE - CIN
10% Rostered
The final player to consider stashing ahead of the opening week of the fantasy football playoffs is tight end Gesicki. Gesicki has been on the IR for most of the season after suffering a pectoral injury. However, since returning in Week 12, the veteran tight end has carved out a significant role in the passing game and could be poised for his best game of the season this Sunday.
Currently, wideout Tee Higgins (concussion) is in the concussion protocol for the second time in the past week and is in danger of sitting out. Since returning from IR, Gesicki has seen at least six targets in all but one game and is coming off his best showing of the campaign, catching six passes for 86 yards and a score.
With Joe Burrow back in action, Gesicki could see another high-target game facing an inconsistent Baltimore secondary.
Mike Gesicki has Season-High 86 Receiving Yards in Week 14 Loss https://t.co/orDD0VBdaT
— RotoBaller NFL (@RotoBallerNFL) December 8, 2025
Read more player news and updates for Week 15
Other High-Upside Bench Stashes
- Ray Davis, BUF
- Blake Corum, LAR
- Brian Robinson Jr., SF
- Jalen Coker, CAR
- Isaiah Likely, BAL
Who To Pick Up for Fantasy Football Week 15?
Waiver wire pickup options, including how to prioritize them for your league, depending on the league size. Quarterbacks and Defenses (D/ST) are grouped at the bottom of the list:
| Rank | Player Name | Pos. | % Ros. | Baller Move |
| 1 | Devin Neal | RB | 62 | Add in All Leagues |
| 2 | Kyle Monangai | RB | 66 | Add in All Leagues |
| 3 | Bam Knight | RB | 34 | Add in All Leagues |
| 4 | Harold Fannin Jr. | TE | 57 | Add in All Leagues |
| 5 | Jerry Jeudy | WR | 63 | Add in 10+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 6 | Chris Rodriguez Jr. | RB | 36 | Add in 10+ Team Leagues |
| 7 | Luther Burden III | WR | 17 | Add in 10+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 8 | Colston Loveland | TE | 40 | Add in 10+ Team Leagues |
| 9 | Blake Corum | RB | 39 | Add in 10+ Team Leagues |
| 10 | Brenton Strange | TE | 66 | Add in 10+ Team Leagues |
| 11 | Jayden Reed | WR | 41 | Add in 10+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 12 | Devin Singletary | RB | 29 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 13 | Kenneth Gainwell | RB | 60 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 14 | Chris Godwin Jr. | WR | 66 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 15 | Jayden Higgins | WR | 42 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 16 | Rhamondre Stevenson | RB | 68 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 17 | Keenan Allen | WR | 67 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 18 | Ricky Pearsall | WR | 67 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 19 | Devaughn Vele | WR | 16 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 20 | Tyler Allgeier | RB | 40 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 21 | Dalton Schultz | TE | 47 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 22 | Adonai Mitchell | WR | 19 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 23 | Andrei Iosivas | WR | 10 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 24 | Bhayshul Tuten | RB | 38 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 25 | Brian Robinson Jr. | RB | 22 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 26 | Tank Bigsby | RB | 18 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 27 | Alec Pierce | WR | 62 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 28 | Samaje Perine | RB | 4 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 29 | Tre Tucker | WR | 46 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 30 | Jaylen Wright | RB | 24 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 31 | Chimere Dike | WR | 15 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 32 | Theo Johnson | TE | 45 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 33 | Darnell Mooney | WR | 57 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 34 | Pat Bryant | WR | 3 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 35 | Jalen Coker | WR | 4 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 36 | Isaac TeSlaa | WR | 9 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 37 | Rachaad White | RB | 55 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 38 | Tyjae Spears | RB | 28 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 39 | Rashid Shaheed | WR | 53 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 40 | Ryan Flournoy | WR | 6 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 41 | Troy Franklin | WR | 55 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 42 | Emanuel Wilson | RB | 27 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 43 | Jaleel McLaughlin | RB | 1 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 44 | Ollie Gordon II | RB | 8 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 45 | Isaiah Likely | TE | 11 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 46 | Mike Gesicki | TE | 3 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 47 | T.J. Hockenson | TE | 67 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 48 | Colby Parkinson | TE | 3 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 49 | Dare Ogunbowale | RB | 1 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 50 | Rasheen Ali | RB | 1 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 51 | Malik Washington | WR | 14 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 52 | Cooper Kupp | WR | 41 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 53 | Michael Carter | RB | 5 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 54 | John Metchie III | WR | 8 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 55 | Josh Downs | WR | 44 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 56 | Mack Hollins | WR | 3 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 57 | Emari Demercado | RB | 10 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 58 | Darren Waller | TE | 35 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 59 | Olamide Zaccheaus | WR | 1 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 60 | Jack Bech | WR | 1 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 61 | Tim Patrick | WR | 1 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 62 | Ben Sinnott | TE | 1 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 63 | Hollywood Brown | WR | 17 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 64 | Tez Johnson | WR | 15 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 65 | Jalen McMillan | WR | 3 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 66 | Trevor Lawrence | QB | 62 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 67 | J.J. McCarthy | QB | 32 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 68 | Marcus Mariota | QB | 8 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 69 | Jacoby Brissett | QB | 63 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 70 | Sam Darnold | QB | 55 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 71 | C.J. Stroud | QB | 44 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 72 | Tyler Shough | QB | 9 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 73 | Shedeur Sanders | QB | 14 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 74 | Bryce Young | QB | 17 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 75 | Philip Rivers | QB | 0 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 76 | Riley Leonard | QB | 1 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 77 | Aaron Rodgers | QB | 25 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 78 | Tua Tagovailoa | QB | 18 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 79 | Jacksonville Jaguars | DST | 64 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 80 | Pittsburgh Steelers | DST | 67 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 81 | San Francisco 49ers | DST | 42 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 82 | Chicago Bears | DST | 34 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 83 | Dallas Cowboys | DST | 21 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 84 | Carolina Panthers | DST | 8 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 85 | New Orleans Saints | DST | 12 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
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