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Our favorite high-upside waiver wire bench stashes, fantasy football sleepers for Week 16 of 2025. Waiver wire stashes include Tank Bigsby, Isaiah Davis, Brian Robinson Jr., more.
Even though the fantasy football playoffs are officially underway, managers should still be looking to stash high-upside lottery tickets on their bench.
This week, we will spotlight several handcuff running backs who would be must-start RB2s in the event their starter misses time. In addition, an emerging rookie WR is also seeing his fantasy stock increase, making him a viable target for deeper leagues.
Who should we be stashing this week? 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.
Tank Bigsby, RB - PHI
10% Rostered
One of the top handcuffs in fantasy to roster is Tank Bigsby of the Eagles. During their demanding victory over the Raiders, Bigsby was given 17 carries during the second half as the Eagles carried a substantial lead. On these carries, the former Jaguar tallied 57 yards.
Seeing him operate as the lead back with Saquon Barkley out of the game suggests he could see nearly 20 carries per game if Barkley misses time. Managers who roster the reigning RB1 should keep Bigsby on their bench for the final weeks of the season, as he would hold high-end RB2 upside if Barkley suffers an injury.
Brian Robinson Jr., RB - SF
20% Rostered
The other elite handcuff to stash in fantasy is Brian Robinson Jr. of the 49ers. Leading up to their Week 15 contest, the top option on the depth chart, Christian McCaffrey, popped up on the injury report with a back injury. While he eventually moved past the injury and returned to his typical workload, this scare showed the upside Robinson would have.
Through 15 weeks of action, Robinson has been the only running back on the roster to log a carry, suggesting the 26-year-old would have elite three-down upside if McCaffrey faces any setback. Similar to Bigsby, if you roster the often-injured McCaffrey, Robinson should be viewed as a priority stash, given that he nearly missed last weekend's contest.
Isaiah Davis, RB - NYJ
10% Rostered
The final "RB2" we will spotlight this week is Isaiah Davis of the New York Jets. Davis, like Robinson, has been deployed as the clear RB2 behind workhorse Breece Hall. While he has shown minimal standalone upside, he is coming off a strong showing in Week 15, where he took nine carries for 58 yards and a score.
This was the first time this season that he logged more than seven carries in a single game. He also logged a hefty 38% of the snaps, marking just the fourth time this season he saw more than 35% of the total snaps. While Hall will continue to operate as the lead back, Davis has shown the ability to operate in a three-down role, suggesting he would carry RB2 upside in PPR formats if Hall misses time over the final weeks.
First rushing TD of the season for Isaiah Davis 💪
NYJvsJAX on CBS/Paramount+https://t.co/HkKw7uXVnt pic.twitter.com/213HMro9dC
— NFL (@NFL) December 14, 2025
Pat Bryant, WR - DEN
5% Rostered
The final player we will spotlight this week was actually sidelined in Week 15. During their contest against the Packers, the rookie wideout was unable to suit up due to a hamstring injury. However, leading up to this game, Bryant was gaining traction in this offense and was even slowly growing into the No. 2 WR role.
In Week 13 and Week 14, Bryant logged more snaps than Troy Franklin in each game. During these two games, Bryant caught seven of his 11 targets for 74 yards, while Franklin saw 10 targets over this stint. While Franklin is coming off an 85-yard effort in Week 15, Bryant was beginning to see his fantasy stock soar. Managers in deeper 14-team leagues who require three WRs should look to hold Bryant on their bench.
What a throw
What a catch@Broncos score before the half on Pat Bryant's first career TD 🙌 pic.twitter.com/xkfJcqnBRu— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) October 26, 2025
If he can return to the starting lineup in Week 16 and once again take on his No. 2 role, he could carry sneaky flex upside in a Week 17 matchup against the Chiefs.
Read more player news and updates for Week 16
Other High-Upside Bench Stashes
- Emanuel Wilson, GB
- Ray Davis, BUF
- Sean Tucker, TB
- Jalen Coker, CAR
Who to Pick Up For Fantasy Football Week 16?
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 | Jacory Croskey-Merritt | RB | 48 | Add in All Leagues |
| 2 | Harold Fannin Jr. | TE | 70 | Add in All Leagues |
| 3 | Blake Corum | RB | 40 | Add in All Leagues |
| 4 | Michael Carter | RB | 5 | Add in 10+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 5 | Troy Franklin | WR | 51 | Add in 10+ Team Leagues |
| 6 | Luther Burden III | WR | 17 | Add in 10+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 7 | Jayden Reed | WR | 41 | Add in 10+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 8 | Kyle Monangai | RB | 65 | Add in 10+ Team Leagues |
| 9 | Kenneth Gainwell | RB | 60 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 10 | Chris Godwin Jr. | WR | 67 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 11 | Colston Loveland | TE | 40 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 12 | Audric Estime | RB | 0 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 13 | Jawhar Jordan | RB | 1 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 14 | Malik Davis | RB | 1 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 15 | Rhamondre Stevenson | RB | 69 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 16 | Dalton Schultz | TE | 49 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 17 | Romeo Doubs | WR | 69 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 18 | Adonai Mitchell | WR | 16 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 19 | Colby Parkinson | TE | 4 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 20 | Emanuel Wilson | RB | 34 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 21 | Brian Robinson Jr. | RB | 33 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 22 | Jayden Higgins | WR | 43 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 23 | Jalen Coker | WR | 5 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 24 | Ricky Pearsall | WR | 69 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 25 | Sean Tucker | RB | 22 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 26 | Jerry Jeudy | WR | 65 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 27 | Devin Singletary | RB | 30 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 28 | Matthew Golden | WR | 32 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 29 | Tyler Allgeier | RB | 38 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 30 | Keenan Allen | WR | 66 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 31 | Tank Bigsby | RB | 17 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 32 | Brenton Strange | TE | 65 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 33 | Samaje Perine | RB | 4 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 34 | Oronde Gadsden II | TE | 49 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 35 | Darnell Mooney | WR | 54 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 36 | Theo Johnson | TE | 46 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 37 | Tre Tucker | WR | 44 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 38 | Josh Downs | WR | 43 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 39 | Keaton Mitchell | RB | 3 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 40 | Evan Hull | RB | 1 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 41 | Dare Ogunbowale | RB | 1 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 42 | LeQuint Allen Jr. | RB | 37 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 43 | Olamide Zaccheaus | WR | 1 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 44 | Rashid Shaheed | WR | 53 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 45 | Andrei Iosivas | WR | 11 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 46 | AJ Barner | TE | 12 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 47 | Ameer Abdullah | RB | 1 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 48 | Ollie Gordon II | RB | 8 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 49 | Tre' Harris | WR | 1 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 50 | Cooper Kupp | WR | 41 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 51 | Malik Washington | WR | 14 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 52 | Jalen McMillan | WR | 3 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 53 | Emari Demercado | RB | 10 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 54 | John Metchie III | WR | 7 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 55 | Gunnar Helm | TE | 1 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 56 | Dawson Knox | TE | 3 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 57 | Mack Hollins | WR | 3 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 58 | Jordan Whittington | WR | 1 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 59 | Luke Musgrave | TE | 2 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 60 | Isaiah Bond | WR | 1 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 61 | Jack Bech | WR | 1 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 62 | Isaiah Williams | WR | 1 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 63 | David Sills V | WR | 1 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 64 | Mitch Tinsley | WR | 1 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 65 | Keandre Lambert-Smith | WR | 1 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 66 | Jacoby Brissett | QB | 60 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 67 | Trevor Lawrence | QB | 63 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 68 | J.J. McCarthy | QB | 35 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 69 | C.J. Stroud | QB | 48 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 70 | Marcus Mariota | QB | 10 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 71 | Sam Darnold | QB | 56 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 72 | Tyler Shough | QB | 9 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 73 | Aaron Rodgers | QB | 26 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 74 | Bryce Young | QB | 18 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 75 | Kirk Cousins | QB | 8 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 76 | Tua Tagovailoa | QB | 18 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 77 | Philip Rivers | QB | 6 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 78 | Gardner Minshew | QB | 1 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 79 | Buffalo Bills | DST | 54 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 80 | New Orleans Saints | DST | 17 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 81 | Kansas City Chiefs | DST | 57 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 82 | Dallas Cowboys | DST | 35 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 83 | Carolina Panthers | DST | 14 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 84 | San Francisco 49ers | DST | 51 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 85 | New York Giants | DST | 5 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
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