X
Lost password?

Don't have an account?
Gain Access Now

X

Receive free daily analysis

NFL
NBA
NHL
NASCAR
CFB
MLB
MMA
PGA
ESPORTS
BETTING

Already have an account? Log In

X

Forgot Password


POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Enter League Settings
Value Picks
Compare Any Players
News and Alerts

The Bye Week Blues: Week 14 NFL Fantasy Football

Nico Collins - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Gladys Tyler gives some of her favorite potential waiver adds for Week 14 as six NFL teams are on byes, leaving fantasy managers with roster spots to fill.

Is there a more inopportune time to have six teams on a bye? Week 14 is either the start of your fantasy playoffs or the last week for you to make that push to get into the fantasy playoffs and now this.

For most, that means no Justin Fields, Aaron Rodgers, Aaron Jones, AJ Dillion, Jonathan Taylor, Alvin Kamara, and Terry McLaurin, just to name a few, if you are simultaneously lamenting and wondering what to do in your redraft league for Week 14 look no further.

I will list a few players who are good for the Week 14 matchup just to (hopefully) get you through the first week of playoffs or get you into your playoffs.

Be sure to check all of our fantasy football rankings for 2025:

 

Quarterback

Jared Goff, 32% available

He has had nine completions where his wide receiver was tackled at the two-yard line. The touchdown was then taken in by Jamaal Williams( per fantasy football today). Pretty soon, his wide receivers will fall into the end zone. That type of trend can't hold up, can it?

Goff has proven he is a much better quarterback at home than away. In his seven games at home, he has 251 passing attempts, 1887 passing yards, 17 touchdowns, and three interceptions. In the five games away, he has 154 passing attempts and 1135 passing yards with two touchdowns and four interceptions. This week the Detroit Lions play the Minnesota Vikings at home.

The Vikings are giving up an average of 20.0 fantasy points per game to the quarterback position. Goff scored 21.6 fantasy points (at home) against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Mac Jones, 94% available

Jones is going against the Arizona Cardinals, who are quarterback friendly. This is just a one-week matchup pick-up.

The New England Patriots' offense is lackluster, something you would expect when the offensive play calls are from Matt Patricia and Joe Judge.

But the Arizona Cardinals are giving up an average of 19.4 fantasy points to the quarterback position.

In their last three games, the Cardinals have allowed Jimmy Garoppolo to throw for four touchdown passes, Rams' backup John Wolford to throw for 212 passing yards, and Geno Smith to throw for 275 passing yards with two touchdowns.

 

Running Back

Zonovan Knight, 39.3% available

Knight has played in two consecutive games. He has over 100 total yards in both games. Last week against the Minnesota Vikings, he had 20 carries for 118 yards.

This week the Jets play the Buffalo Bills. In their last two games, the Bills allowed Detroit Lions' Jamaal Williams to run for 66 rushing yards and a touchdown on 18 carries, after allowing Kareem Hunt to average 6.4 yards per carry the week before.

Cam Akers, 53.2% available

This is a bit gross because the Los Angeles Rams are...well, a bit gross right now. And now, when all is lost, they are just playing with our fantasy teams.

Week 12 Kyren Williams was the leader in the backfield with the most snaps (38) and rushing attempts(11). Then last week, Akers led with 17 rushing attempts for 60 rushing yards and two touchdowns.

This week the Rams play the Las Vegas Raiders, who are giving up an average of 20.6 fantasy points to the running back position. They have surrendered nine rushing touchdowns and four receiving touchdowns to the position.

 

Wide Receiver

Nico Collins, 71% available

The Texans are a hot mess. But since his return from injury Collins has been reliable. Over the last three weeks combined, he has produced a 14-117-1 line.

This week the matchup on paper isn't the best. The Dallas Cowboys only give up 15.4 fantasy points per game to the receiver position.

The good news is that the Texans will have to pass the ball to stay in the game. Collins has an 18.1% target share and a 23.0% target rate. He has had 10, 9, and 7 targets in his last three games.

Michael Gallup, 47% available

The Dallas offense is on fire. Gallup led in targets in the first half of Sunday night's game and had a touchdown. He is WR2 in an offense that averages 27.8 points per game (3rd) and has averaged 40.7 points per game in the last three weeks.

The Texans are giving up an average of 23.9 points per game (23rd) and, in the last three weeks, have given up an average of 26.7 points per game.

 

Tight Ends

Hunter Henry, 65% available

Again, completely and totally matchup dependent. The Cardinals give up the most average fantasy points per game to the tight end position (12.2). The Cardinals have allowed nine touchdowns to the tight end position on 880 receiving yards.

Greg Dulcich, 71% available

This is an offense I do not want to count on in any way. However, in a pinch, in tough times, if I was forced, Dulcich can work. Last week Dulcich led the team with eight targets, six receptions, and 85 yards.

 

Bye, Bye, Bye

Not a blues song, I know but let's give the boy bands their due. And just as the men mentioned above don't qualify for the main stage, they can help in a pinch. Remember, it's only for a week, and it is all about the matchup and potential.



Download Our Free News & Alerts Mobile App

Like what you see? Download our updated fantasy football app for iPhone and Android with 24x7 player news, injury alerts, rankings, starts/sits & more. All free!

More Waiver Wire Pickups and Advice




POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Enter League Settings
Value Picks
Compare Any Players
News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

NHL

Tyler Johnson Retires After 13 NHL Seasons
Jack McBain

Inks New Five-Year Deal with Mammoth
Cam York

Re-Signs with Flyers for Five Years
Kobe Bufkin

Cleared for Summer League Action
Jake Knapp

Fits the Mold for Success at The Renaissance Club
Milwaukee Bucks

Vasilije Micic Agrees to Contract Buyout with Bucks
PGA

Sungjae Im Still a Liability at Scottish Open
James Wiseman

Pacers Bring Back James Wiseman
Ludvig Aberg

is a Solid Option at Scottish Open
Tyrese Haliburton

to Miss Entire 2025-26 Campaign
Paolo Banchero

Signs Historic Five-Year Extension with Magic
Anthony Santander

Hoping to Hit Soon
Luis Robert Jr.

Returning in Short Order
Alex Bregman

Could Return Later This Week
Ketel Marte

Day-to-Day with Groin Tightness
Ty Gibbs

Finishes Second at Chicago and Advances in In-Season Challenge
Alex Bowman

Defeats Bubba Wallace in In-Season Challenge, but Not Without Controversy
Alex Bowman

Bubba Wallace Wrecked by Alex Bowman Again, Putting Playoffs in Doubt
Michael McDowell

Throttle Failure Ends Michael McDowell's Chances to Win at Chicago
Austin Hill

Earns First NASCAR Cup Series Top Ten at Chicago
Tyler Reddick

Scores a Strong Third-Place Run at Chicago
Kyle Busch

Matches his Best Career Finish At Chicago on Sunday
Denny Hamlin

Fights his Way to a Top-5 Finish at Chicago
William Byron

has his Worst Weekend of the Season at Chicago
Hunter Greene

Suffers Setback on Monday
Kyle Lowry

Staying With 76ers
Kyle Anderson

Lands in Utah
Kevin Love

Traded to Jazz in 3-Team Swap
Norman Powell

Traded to Miami
John Collins

Dealt to Clippers
J.J. Spaun

Finishes Tied For 14 at Travelers Championship
Xander Schauffele

Finishes Tied For 61 at Travelers Championship
Collin Morikawa

Finishes Tied For Eighth at Rocket Mortgage Classic
Robert MacIntyre

Finishes Tied For 17 at Travelers Championship
Si Woo Kim

Finishes Tied For 11 at John Deere Classic
Viktor Hovland

Withdraws From Travelers Championship
Tommy Fleetwood

Finishes Tied For Second at Travelers Championship
Brian Campbell

Wins John Deere Classic
Bronny James Jr.

Scores 10 Points
Harrison Ingram

Limited on Sunday
Golden State Warriors

Isaiah Mobley Drops 16 Points
Ryan Rollins

Staying with Bucks
T.J. Watt

Pittsburgh Still Not Close on New Contract
Terry McLaurin

Still Not Pleased with Contract Situation
Sonny Milano

on Track to Be Ready for Training Camp
Yu Darvish

to Make Season Debut on Monday
MLB

Nationals Fire Dave Martinez, Mike Rizzo
Jakub Dobes

Signs Two-Year Deal with Canadiens
KaVontae Turpin

Arrested on Two Charges
Cole Ragans

to Begin Throwing on Monday
Theo Johnson

Prioritizing his Health this Offseason
Andrés Giménez

Andres Gimenez Hits 10-Day Injured List
Jermaine Burton

Continues to Show Growth
NHL

Hendrix Lapierre Signs One-Year Deal with Capitals
Carson Hocevar

Should DFS Players Consider Carson Hocevar for Chicago Lineups?
Tye Kartye

Kraken Re-Sign Tye Kartye for Two Years
Ross Chastain

May be A Decent DFS Option for Chicago Lineups
Dmitri Voronkov

Signs Two-Year, $8.35 Million Extension with Blue Jackets
Ryan Preece

Should DFS Players Roster Ryan Preece at Chicago?
Austin Dillon

Is Too Great of A Risk to Add to Chicago Lineups
Zane Smith

Is A Value Play Worth Rostering At Chicago
Austin Hill

is A Favorable Value Option for Chicago DFS Lineups
Ty Dillon

Is Ty Dillon A Decent Driver to Add For NASCAR DFS At Chicago?
William Byron

Qualifying Crash Makes William Byron a Likely DFS Must-Have
Alex Bowman

Should Finish Well, but Probably Costs Too Much for Serious DFS Consideration
Joey Logano

Has Been Relatively Mediocre on Road Courses Lately
Ryan Blaney

Doesn't Really Fit Neatly into Optimal DFS Lineups
Austin Cindric

Remains an Overrated Road Racer
Cam Ward

"Not Expecting" to be handed Starting Job
Chase Claypool

Eager to Get Back on the Field
Wyatt Langford

Activated, Playing on Saturday
Jay Huff

on the Move to Indiana
Cam Whitmore

Wizards Acquire Cam Whitmore from the Rockets
LaJohntay Wester

Stands out on Special Teams
Clarke Schmidt

Likely to Undergo Tommy John Surgery
Nolan Arenado

Scratched from Saturday's Lineup
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Starting on Saturday
Corbin Carroll

Activated from 10-Day Injured List
Cincinnati Bengals

Shemar Stewart, Bengals Continue Contract Talks, No Progress Made
Giannis Antetokounmpo

Potential Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade may not Happen Until "August, September"
Ha-Seong Kim

Removed Early During Season Debut
ARI

Christian Fischer Retires From NHL at 28
NHL

Spencer Martin Moves to Russia
WAS

Anthony Beauvillier Re-Signs With Capitals for Two Years
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Sitting Out With Foot Issue
Isaiah Neyor

Impresses at Minicamp
Jock Landale

Waived by Rockets
Bo Bichette

Back in Blue Jays Lineup
Jonas Valančiūnas

Jonas Valanciunas Considering Returning to Europe
Miles Sanders

Works With Starters During Mandatory Minicamp
Jabari Walker

Signs Two-Way Deal With Sixers
Chimere Dike

Titans Could Move Chimere Dike Inside
Keandre Lambert-Smith

KeAndre Lambert-Smith not Guaranteed Roster Spot
Anthony Bradford

Working Hard to Win Back Starting Job
Byron Young

Still Improving?
Cody Simon

Jonathan Gannon has Been Impressed With Cody Simon
SirVocea Dennis

has Impressive Offseason
Trevor Penning

Could Still Have a Role in New Orleans
Jonathan Kuminga

Warriors Decline Recent Offer for Jonathan Kuminga
Clarke Schmidt

Placed on Injured List
José Soriano

Jose Soriano Throws Gem Against Braves
Robbie Ray

Earns Ninth Win in Complete Game
T.J. Watt

Likely to Reset the Edge-Rush Market
George Springer

Blasts Two Homers, Drives in Four
Pittsburgh Steelers

Omar Khan, Steelers Agree to Three-Year Contract
SJ

Sharks Claim Nick Leddy Off Waivers
SJ

Sharks Sign Dmitry Orlov to Two-Year, $13 Million Contract
CAR

Nikolaj Ehlers Joins Hurricanes on Six-Year Contract
Chau Smith-Wade

Having Stellar Offseason
COL

Brent Burns Inks One-Year Deal with Avalanche
STL

Blues Land Pius Suter on Two-Year Deal
Morgan Frost

Agrees to Two-Year Extension with Flames
WPG

Gustav Nyquist Moves to Winnipeg
Cody Glass

Devils Re-Sign Cody Glass to Two-Year Deal
PIT

Anthony Mantha Joins Penguins
Emil Heineman

Signs Two-Year Deal with Islanders
Bud Cauley

in Great Form Ahead of John Deere Classic
Christiaan Bezuidenhout

a Player to Avoid at John Deere Classic
Jake Knapp

Riding Momentum Ahead of John Deere Classic
PGA

Sungjae Im Looking for Consistency at John Deere Classic
Ryan Gerard

a Solid Option at John Deere Classic
Rickie Fowler

Looking to Rebound at John Deere Classic
Cameron Champ

a Volatile Option at John Deere Classic
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF