Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups - Wide Receivers (WR)

Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups - Marvin Mims Jr., Kayshon Boutte, Rashod Bateman Fantasy Football Outlooks

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 […]

Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups - Dont'e Thornton, Elic Ayomanor, Jayden Higgins Fantasy Football Outlooks

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 […]

Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups - Darnell Mooney, Cedric Tillman, Christian Kirk Fantasy Outlooks

After a wild opening week, fantasy managers may be dealing with numerous injuries. Wide receivers Drake London (shoulder) and Xavier Worthy (shoulder) are just a few at the position who could be in danger of missing time. In this piece, we will look at three wide receivers who could be intriguing with their targets and […]

Isaac TeSlaa: WR Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Football Week 2

Isaac TeSlaa Waiver Wire Outlook for Week 2 BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues (upside stash) ROSTERED IN: 15% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Detroit Lions rookie wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa flashed upside during the preseason. Despite joining a crowded wide receiver room, the Arkansas product looked quite impressive and made a strong case to open […]

Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups - JuJu Smith-Schuster, Romeo Doubs, DeMario Douglas Fantasy Football Outlooks

Welcome to another edition of our Week 2 waiver wire pickups for 2025. The wide receivers discussed in this article outscored Ja'Marr Chase, Nico Collins, and A.J. Brown, and they're available in the vast majority of leagues. But don't necessarily scramble to pick up these free agent wide receivers on the waiver wire. Those star […]

Keenan Allen: WR Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Football Week 2

Keenan Allen Waiver Wire Outlook for Week 2 BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 50% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Shortly before the start of the regular season, the Los Angeles Chargers opted to bring back former longtime wide receiver Keenan Allen. Allen spent the first 11 seasons of his career with the Chargers before […]

Quentin Johnston WR Waiver Wire Outlook - Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Former first-round pick Quentin Johnston has flashed upside at times, but has been tough to trust in fantasy due to inconsistent performances. However, the wideout enjoyed an impressive start to the 2025 season and could be in store for a breakout campaign. Facing […]

Hollywood Brown: WR Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Football Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 25% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquise Brown had a disappointing debut season in Kansas City as he missed the vast majority of the season due to a shoulder injury. He appeared in only two regular-season games and caught just nine passes for 91 […]

Jalen McMillan (WR, TB) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 54% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan has been one of the top pass catchers in fantasy football lately. The rookie wide receiver is the WR10 over the past four weeks, averaging 4.8 receptions on 6.3 targets for 60.5 receiving yards and […]

Brandin Cooks (WR, DAL) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 15% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks was once a must-start option for fantasy players. Unfortunately, the veteran wide receiver has had little fantasy football value in 2024. He is the WR101 for the year, averaging 5.9 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. […]

Jalen McMillan (WR, TB) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 55% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan has finally strung together a nice trio of games after an uninspiring start to the season. He had issues with things like running incorrect routes and failing to get much consistent separation earlier in the season, […]

Ameer Abdullah (RB, LV) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in All PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 34% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah surprised again in Week 16 by scoring 19.5 PPR fantasy points in a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He rushed seven times for 38 yards and a touchdown and caught five of six targets for 47 […]

Michael Penix Jr. (QB, ATL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: We're going to take a hard stance on this situation. Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins was benched for rookie QB Michael Penix Jr., and we're recommending that you add him in all leagues. There are a few reasons for this, but first, let's […]

Hollywood Brown (WR, KC) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues (Use IR Slot) ROSTERED IN: 23% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Hollywood Brown (shoulder) is expected to return to practice this week. While he was initially declared to be out for the season, it actually appears he will have a chance of playing soon. He's […]

Jalen McMillan (WR, TB) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Jalen McMillan was a deep sleeper candidate entering the 2024 NFL season. However, the rookie wide receiver has had limited fantasy football value. He is the WR90 for the year, averaging 5.5 half-point PPR fantasy points per […]

Ray-Ray McCloud (WR, ATL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 15% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III tallied a season-high 98 yards on Sunday and should be added in all formats ahead of Week 15. This past weekend, McCloud brought in seven of his 11 targets (most on the team) for 98 yards. […]

Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (WR, TEN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 8% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Tennessee Titans wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine has been enjoying an impressive stretch of performances and should be a top wide receiver target on waivers before Week 14. Since Week 6, Westbrook-Ikhine has found the end zone in all but one contest. […]

Elijah Moore (WR, CLE) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 8% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Cleveland Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore has been a fantasy football bust for most of his career. The veteran wide receiver is the WR71 for the year, averaging 5.7 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. However, he has played significantly better since […]

Quentin Johnston (WR, LAC) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 41% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston has had a breakout sophomore year after an awful rookie season. The former TCU star is the WR40, averaging 10.4 half-point PPR fantasy points per game despite missing time with an injury. He has been […]

Jerry Jeudy (WR, CLE) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 51% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Jeudy is coming off one of the best games of his entire career. He posted a 6-142-1 line on a team-high 11 targets and currently is the WR5 on the week. JEUDY 89-YARD TD!! 😳 📺: #CLEvsNO on FOX 📱: https://t.co/waVpO909ge pic.twitter.com/pPwT9dYWZs — […]

Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (WR, TEN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 7% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Tennessee Titans wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine now has five touchdowns in his last four games, and while his six targets and two catches in Week 11 don't amount to stellar volume, it seems that the Titans offense is making strides and quarterback […]

Kendrick Bourne (WR, NE) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Don't Add ROSTERED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne caught all five of his passes for 70 yards and a touchdown in his team's loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 11. The only thing to take away from this is that quarterback Drake Maye is […]

Marquez Valdes-Scantling (WR, NO) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 36% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling caught another massive touchdown in the team's win over the Cleveland Browns in Week 11, once again proving to us that offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak's scheme is brilliant at creating massive plays. Marquez Valdes-Scantling has […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster (WR, KC) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR  Leagues ROSTERED IN: 13% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster played just 36% of snaps in a Week 11 loss to the Buffalo Bills, recording a single catch on his only target for eight yards. It was a miserable day for all Chiefs pass […]

Adam Thielen (WR, CAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 34% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen (hamstring) is expected to play in Week 12, and while he's 34 years old and coming off a hamstring injury, he's worth a speculative pickup off waivers in deeper PPR leagues simply because of potential […]

Christian Watson (WR, GB) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 49% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers running back Christian Watson had what was easily his biggest game of the year against the Chicago Bears in Week 11. He caught all four of his targets for a massive 150 receiving yards. The problem with Watson remains […]

Ameer Abdullah (RB, LV) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Don't Add ROSTERED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah rushed one time for one yard (lol) and caught all three of his targets for 16 yards and a touchdown in his team's loss to the Miami Dolphins in Week 11. He's a depth piece for a backfield […]

Gus Edwards (RB, LAC) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add Only As Handcuff ROSTERED IN: 32% of Leagues ANALYSIS: It's Week 11, and injuries aside, the backfield role filled by Los Angeles Chargers running back Gus Edwards hasn't changed. The lead back is still J.K. Dobbins, and while his scoring and volume depend heavily on game script, he's maintained that role consistently. […]

Cam Akers (RB, MIN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add As Handcuff ROSTERED IN: 22% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Minnesota Vikings running back Cam Akers rushed 10 times for 25 yards and caught both of his targets for 11 receiving yards and a touchdown, totaling 11.6 PPR fantasy points in Week 11. It was an odd game script, and the Vikings didn't have […]

Jonathon Brooks (RB, CAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add ROSTERED IN: 63% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks will likely make his NFL debut in Week 12, when his team will take on the Kansas City Chiefs. It's a tough matchup, but it's at least worth rostering Brooks if he's available in your league. Carolina has shown that […]

Mike Williams (WR, PIT) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Drop ROSTERED IN: 24% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Williams wasn't targeted in the team's 18-16 win over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 11, and he reminded us of one thing -- shame on us for ever trusting Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith to change his offensive philosophy. Arthur Smith […]

Ricky Pearsall (WR, SF) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 64% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The San Francisco 49ers struggled offensively in Week 11, and Ricky Pearsall was held without a catch on two targets in their 20-17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. This was a disappointing follow-up to his breakout in Week 10, where he brought […]

Mack Hollins (WR, BUF) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11

BALLER MOVE: Don't Add ROSTERED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: It's still not a good idea to use a waiver claim or even a bench spot on Buffalo Bills wide receiver Mack Hollins. He caught all four of his targets for 86 yards last week, but that performance was the exception rather than the rule […]

Gus Edwards (RB, LAC) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The waiver period has passed, but Los Angeles Chargers running back Gus Edwards is still only rostered in 20% of Sleeper leagues. He actually led the team in rushing in Week 10, carrying the ball 10 times for 55 yards. He averaged […]

DeMario Douglas (WR, NE) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 26% of Leagues ANALYSIS: DeMario Douglas once again led all Patriots wide receivers in receiving yards this past Sunday. New England has been maddeningly inconsistent with their wide receiver usage. However, the one constant has been Douglas. He looks like the team’s best pass catcher […]

Xavier Legette (WR, CAR) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 36% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Legette is coming off a bit of a disappointing game Sunday against the New York Giants. Carolina quarterback Bryce Young has played much better in his two-game return as the starter. This gives some hope for the Carolina passing game with […]

Jauan Jennings (WR, SF) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 60% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Jennings returned from injury this past Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He had a fine game as he posted a 7-93 line on a team-high 11 targets. Jauan Jennings appreciation post: Without this clutch play, the Niners likely don’t walk away […]

Marquez Valdes-Scantling (WR, NO) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Marquez Valdes-Scantling started the season in Buffalo, but the Amari Cooper trade made him expendable. Now, Valdes-Scantling is in New Orleans, where he caught three passes for 109 yards and two touchdowns against the Falcons on Sunday. So, what do we […]

Jerry Jeudy (WR, CLE) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 45% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy has seen an upward swing in his fantasy outlook for two reasons. First, the Browns traded Amari Cooper, opening up a larger role for Jeudy, and second, Jameis Winston is starting at quarterback now. Sure, […]

Quentin Johnston (WR, LAC) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 41% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston caught just two passes in Week 10, but a big part of that was the game script for Los Angeles, as Justin Herbert attempted just 18 passes in a win over the Titans. Even with the […]

Ricky Pearsall (WR, SF) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 37% of Leagues ANALYSIS: It's been a tough year for San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, who was shot during a robbery attempt earlier this year. That delayed his NFL debut, but Pearsall is now back on the field and made a big […]

Christian Watson (WR, GB) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 11

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 42% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson has been a massive fantasy football bust. The third-year pro is the WR78 for the year, averaging 5.6 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. Watson has scored more than 7.7 fantasy points only once since […]

Wan'Dale Robinson (WR, NYG) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 11

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 55% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson has played well despite the team’s struggles on offense. The third-year wide receiver ranks among the league leaders in targets and receptions. He has 56 receptions on 84 targets for 394 receiving yards and two […]

Michael Wilson (WR, ARI) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 11

BALLER MOVE: Add in 16-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 13% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson is the WR58 for the year, averaging 6.2 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. He has played well as the team’s No. 2 wide receiver, totaling 30 receptions on 44 targets for 307 receiving yards and […]

Rashod Bateman (WR, BAL) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 11

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 29% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman has been a massive fantasy football surprise this season. The veteran wide receiver is the WR23 for the year, averaging nine half-point PPR fantasy points per game. He has been one of the more underrated wide […]

Tyler Lockett (WR, SEA) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 11

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 60% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett’s days as a fantasy football WR2 are over. However, the veteran has played well this season. He is the WR36 for the year, averaging 8.3 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. Lockett had a solid performance […]

Romeo Doubs (WR, GB) – Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 11

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 54% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs has become the clear-cut No. 2 option in the passing game for Jordan Love behind Jayden Reed. The third-year pro is the WR50 for the year, averaging 8.5 half-point PPR fantasy points per game. The […]

MarShawn Lloyd (RB, GB) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 12% of Leagues ANALYSIS: One of fantasy football's golden rules is to roster players on good offenses. As a fantasy manager, you should follow that rule. The Green Bay Packers have had one of the league's most explosive offenses each year that Matt LaFleur has been […]

Cedric Tillman (WR, CLE) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 67% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Cedric Tillman has emerged as a reliable option for the Cleveland Browns, particularly in recent weeks. In Week 9, he hauled in six of his 11 targets for 75 yards and a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers. The 24-year-old's score came late […]

Rashod Bateman (WR, BAL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10

BALLER MOVE: Don't Add ROSTERED IN: 34% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman shouldn't be considered as a fantasy option in the vast majority of leagues. The trade for former Carolina Panthers WR Diontae Johnson means it's likely that Bateman will lose at least some playing time to the vet. This shit […]