Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups List

Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups - Harold Fannin, Evan Engram, Theo Johnson Fantasy Football Outlooks

The tight end position is often a wasteland for fantasy purposes, but we've seen some big hits in the later rounds this season. Especially with Jake Ferguson, who is currently lapping the position in points scored. A few young tight ends are emerging onto the scene that could make an impact over the second half […]

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 - Kameron Johnson, Christian Watson, Zay Jones Fantasy Football Outlooks

Many wide receivers like Kameron Johnson and Zay Jones are experiencing increased production as they step up in the wake of injuries their teammates suffered. Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Kameron Johnson scored his first touchdown of his young career. The Arizona Cardinals' Zay Jones, meanwhile, had a season high in a game that went down […]

Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups - Trevor Etienne, Ollie Gordon II, Kyle Monangai Fantasy Football Outlooks

Injuries and bye weeks continue to force fantasy managers to adjust their lineups on the fly in 2025. Winning a fantasy championship requires them to navigate these absences to field a competitive team week after week. That is especially true in Week 7, with the Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills getting a week off. Fantasy […]

Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups - Mason Taylor, Michael Mayer, Colston Loveland Fantasy Football Outlooks

We're headed to Week 7 of the fantasy football season, and as always, fantasy managers will be looking to add valuable contributors from the waiver wire, especially at the tight end position. In this article, we will focus on Mason Taylor, Michael Mayer, and Colston Loveland. Taylor couldn't replicate his success over the previous couple […]

Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups - Tyjae Spears, Sean Tucker, Hassan Haskins Fantasy Football Outlooks

We're done with Week 6, and to say that this season has been shocking would be an understatement. Many high-profile RBs have been major disappointments in fantasy football, and finding solid contributors from the waiver wire is crucial. In this article, we will focus on Sean Tucker, Hassan Haskins, and Tyjae Spears. Tucker continued his […]

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 - Kendre Miller, Kenneth Gainwell, Brashard Smith Fantasy Football Outlooks

With Week 7 on the horizon, the 2025 NFL season is quickly approaching the halfway mark. Fantasy managers sitting at two wins or fewer at this stage may feel the pressure mounting, but there's still plenty of ball left to turn things around. Finding the next gem at running back on the waiver wire is […]

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 - Sterling Shepard, Tez Johnson, Tre Tucker Fantasy Football Outlooks

Wide receiver continues to be a position of some serious attrition this season, with multiple big names going down with injuries each week. Week 6 was sadly no exception, with Puka Nacua (ankle), Emeka Egbuka (hamstring), Garrett Wilson (knee), Calvin Ridley (hamstring), and Marvin Harrison Jr. (concussion) all now battling injuries and uncertain for Week […]

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 7 Waiver Wire Pickups - Kimani Vidal, Bam Knight, Woody Marks Fantasy Football Outlooks

In Week 7, fantasy managers saw many crowded backfields begin to settle. Both the Los Angeles Chargers and the Arizona Cardinals have dealt with numerous injuries to their running backs, but recently, several depth options have emerged as the true starters. In addition, a rookie in Houston has seen his fantasy stock continue to climb […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Tyler Allgeier, Blake Corum, Brian Robinson Fantasy Football Outlooks

Fantasy football managers are always on the lookout for running backs who can provide upside during bye weeks, injury situations, or unpredictable game scripts. Week 6 presents several intriguing options, particularly in backup roles where opportunity and volume can quickly translate into fantasy production. This week’s focus includes three backs—Tyler Allgeier, Blake Corum, and Brian […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Ryan Flournoy, Isaiah Bond, Xavier Hutchinson Fantasy Football Outlooks

Even after waivers have cleared in many leagues, there are a handful of players that many fantasy managers haven't claimed yet that might be worth picking up. The latest examples are Arizona Cardinals RB Michael Carter and Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle. Both were free-agent pickups in many leagues. And though they got their […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Hassan Haskins, Isaiah Davis, Ollie Gordon Fantasy Football Outlooks

Trying to get ahead of the game and find the next backup running back that's in line to get more work out of the backfield, or potentially take over duties in place of an injured starter, is never an easy task. But we've seen recent examples, like those of Arizona Cardinals running back Michael Carter […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Tyquan Thornton, Brashard Smith, Kareem Hunt Fantasy Football Outlooks

The Kansas City Chiefs have mostly been a frustrating team to have fantasy players rostered from. In the absence of the team's top wide receiver, Rashee Rice, the other players have mostly been highly inconsistent. While some have had big games at times, like wide receiver Hollywood Brown in Week 1, and tight end Travis […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Tyler Allgeier, Blake Corum, Brian Robinson Fantasy Football Outlooks

Fantasy football managers are always on the lookout for running backs who can provide upside during bye weeks, injury situations, or unpredictable game scripts. Week 6 presents several intriguing options, particularly in backup roles where opportunity and volume can quickly translate into fantasy production. This week’s focus includes three backs—Tyler Allgeier, Blake Corum, and Brian […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Bam Knight, Jaydon Blue, Kyle Monangai Fantasy Football Outlooks

With more than a month of the season down and bye weeks hitting, we start to see more rookies expand their roles with the classic "post bye rookie bump." And of course, injuries bring some unexpected names into fantasy relevance. This applies to all three running backs that will be discussed in this piece: Cardinals […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Darren Waller, Kyle Pitts, Gunnar Helm Fantasy Football Outlooks

In Week 5 of the NFL season, fantasy managers saw many tight ends emerge on the waiver wire as potential starting options in the fantasy landscape. With the chaos that is the tight end position in fantasy football, fantasy managers are looking for potential league-winners or fill-ins at the position. With players like Brock Bowers […]

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 - Jaxson Dart, Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix Jr. Fantasy Football Outlooks

Around a third of the fantasy football season is now behind us, and we've seen many surprising performances so far. Most QBs have stayed relatively healthy this year, but it never hurts to grab a good bench QB so that he can step up once your starter goes down. In this article, we will focus […]

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 with the two former Ohio State standouts Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Emeka Egbuka going blow for blow in a thrilling game between Tampa Bay and Seattle. […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Jake Tonges, Taysom Hill, Evan Engram Fantasy Football Outlooks

The tight end position is one of the few where it's not so hard to get an edge for your fantasy team from waiver wire pickups. TEs tend to have seasons of relatively high production interspersed with returns to major mediocrity, as we've seen countless times. This season, injuries have been a major driving factor […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Mason Taylor, Theo Johnson, Harold Fannin Fantasy Football Outlooks

The late-round tight end drafters are winning fantasy football this season. Brock Bowers and Trey McBride are underwhelming at cost, George Kittle (hamstring) is injured, and T.J. Hockenson is an afterthought in the Minnesota offense. But even those who didn't hit on the position in the draft are finding servicable, plug-and-play guys off the waiver […]

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 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Trevor Etienne, Sean Tucker, Tyjae Spears Fantasy Football Outlooks

No matter the occasion, there are always backup running backs on the waiver wire list. This week, backups to the backup are even being considered. With the starter sidelined with an injury, some third-string runners are now one play away from a healthy workload. Should fantasy managers add Trevor Etienne, Sean Tucker, or Tyjae Spears […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Kenneth Gainwell, Kendre Miller, Kimani Vidal Fantasy Football Outlooks

Throughout the course of the regular seasons, fantasy managers see several backfield shifts due to underperforming veterans or injuries. As a result, many backup running backs emerge as must-roster players as they are set to see a much larger role than initially anticipated. So, should you pick up Gainwell, Miller, or Vidal in your fantasy […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Rico Dowdle, Michael Carter, Nick Chubb Fantasy Football Outlooks

In Week 6 of the NFL season, many backfields saw the No. 2 option emerge due to numerous reasons. In Arizona and Carolina, the top option was injured, which allowed the backup to be pushed up the depth chart and given a much larger opportunity. In this piece, we will look at three of the […]

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 - Sean Tucker, Jalen Coker, Kareem Hunt Fantasy Football Outlooks

Injuries have begun to hit fantasy football. Over the past two weeks, managers have seen several high-end players suffer serious injuries, including Malik Nabers (knee), CeeDee Lamb (ankle), and James Conner (foot). As a result, several lower-end players have begun to carve out more prominent roles and could become league-winning options. So, should you pick […]

Should I Pickup Rachaad White or Sean Tucker? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

Starting running back Bucky Irving suffered a foot injury during their Week 4 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Although this injury did not limit his workload in the game, he was seen using crutches and a walking boot during Wednesday's practice. As a result, their No. 2 and No. 3 running backs could see […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Kyle Pitts, Brenton Strange, Harold Fannin Fantasy Football Outlooks

Week 5 brings fantasy managers a mix of opportunity and caution at the tight end position. With some starters on bye, now is the time to find reliable contributors who can keep your lineup competitive. This week’s waiver wire features options with clear upside, steady usage, and favorable matchups, as well as players who should […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Tyjae Spears, Kyle Monangai, Miles Sanders Fantasy Football Outlooks

Week 5 offers fantasy managers a mix of opportunities and caution at the running back position. Injuries, inconsistent workloads, and limited depth have created openings for savvy waiver-wire adds, but not every back with a name carries reliable upside. Identifying who to target—and who to avoid—is key as bye weeks begin to impact lineups. The […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Rachaad White, Michael Carter, Ollie Gordon II Fantasy Football Outlooks

Numerous injuries have hit the running back position over the past two weeks. In Week 3, fantasy managers saw James Conner and Najee Harris both suffer severe injuries. In Week 4, Bucky Irving and Trey Benson both walked away from their respective games with an injury, which puts their status for Week 5 in doubt. […]

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 - Darren Waller, Isaiah Davis, Malik Washington Fantasy Football Outlooks

There was a significant fantasy fallout following their Monday Night Football contests between the AFC East divisional foes, the Miami Dolphins and the New York Jets. The Jets lost running back Braelon Allen to a knee injury, and the Dolphins lost Tyreek Hill to a significant knee injury for the remainder of the season. So, […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Tyler Allgeier, Zavier Scott, Brashard Smith Fantasy Football Outlooks

Week 4 was a great week of football, and multiple backup running backs had solid performances. These RBs are now on the fantasy football radar, with many managers looking to pick them up off the waiver wire. In this article, we will focus on Tyler Allgeier, Zavier Scott, and Brashard Smith. Allgeier shone alongside Bijan […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Blake Corum, Kendre Miller, Brian Robinson Jr. Fantasy Football Outlooks

We witnessed some great football last week, including multiple solid performances by backup running backs. These RBs are now on the fantasy football radar, with many managers looking to pick them up on the waiver wire. In this article, we will focus on Blake Corum, Kendre Miller, and Brian Robinson Jr. Corum has averaged almost […]

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 - Theo Johnson, A.J. Barner, Jake Tonges Fantasy Football Outlooks

Week 5 starts the bye week portion for the 2025 NFL regular season, meaning it will be time for fantasy football managers to flex their depth and successfully navigate regular starters getting a week off. Depending on the size and structure of your league, you may not be able to carry a second tight end […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Bhayshul Tuten, Justice Hill, Emari Demercado Fantasy Football Outlooks

In Week 4 of the NFL season, fantasy managers saw many No. 2 running backs emerge as potential starting options in the fantasy landscape. With many starting options, either underperforming or recently hitting the injured reserve, many backup options could find themselves in a lead role in the near future. So, should you pick up […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Isaiah Bond, Jalen Tolbert, KaVontae Turpin Fantasy Football Outlooks

Even four weeks into the season, though we have a lot more knowledge about players than we did when the season started, there's still plenty of reason to hunt the waiver wire for more pickups. Players sometimes have slow starts to their seasons. They could have dealt with injuries in the offseason. Maybe their offense […]

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 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Matthew Stafford, Sam Darnold, Carson Wentz Fantasy Football Outlooks

The bye weeks are here! As we plan for Week 5 of the fantasy football season, we will have more wrinkles than usual to factor into our lineup strategies and decisions. For the first time this season, four teams will be like us, watching the Sunday action from the comforts of their homes. Two quarterbacks, […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Woody Marks, Kenneth Gainwell, Chris Rodriguez Jr.

During the fourth week of the NFL season, fantasy managers saw many running backs emerge as the top options in their receiving backfields. As a result, all three of these players will be highly sought after on the waiver wire These running backs took over the backfields for several reasons, including a decline in the […]

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 […]

Week 4 Waiver Wire Stashes - Isaiah Likely, Cole Kmet, Oronde Gadsden Fantasy Football Outlooks

The tight end position is one that many fantasy managers end up streaming more often than not. At a position that's so low-scoring, weekly volatility makes it essential to try to exploit the right matchups. Even later in the season, some TEs with season-long starting value remain on waivers, whether due to injury issues or […]