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The Week 18 waiver wire adds lightning round for 2025 fantasy football. Our free agent list includes Malik Davis, Audric Estime, Parker Washington, Jayden Higgins, Jalen McMillan, Michael Mayer, Greg Dulcich, Tyler Shough, more.
Here's to you, the weary warriors who are still battling through the very end! We here at RotoBaller will never abandon you, even if you're stuck dealing with the turbulent Week 18 player pool. It's time to finish strong with our fantasy football waiver wire pickups lightning round heading into Week 18 of the 2025 NFL season.
This quick reaction is for fantasy-relevant players heading into Week 18, which will present numerous opportunities due to injuries, contract incentives, and rest. Key injuries to monitor are Josh Allen (foot), Javonte Williams (shoulder), Harold Fannin Jr. (groin), Jaylen Waddle (ribs), Marvin Harrison Jr. (heel), Rashid Shaheed (concussion), Jake Ferguson (calf), Darnell Washington (forearm), Malik Willis (shoulder, reportedly OK for Week 18 if Jordan Love [concussion] cannot go), Geno Smith (ankle), and more. Bookmark our league-leading news feed and set up those app alerts for the best and most accurate information in the biz.
This column will be published early in the week and will be updated daily as the site brings you in-depth waiver wire analysis for all positions. Waiver pickups are listed in priority order and broken down by position, covering those rostered in roughly 70% or fewer of Yahoo! leagues, from shallow standard options to deep PPR options. This is an extremely fluid week, as playoff teams will be careful, and those out of contention may shut others down and look toward 2026.
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Week 18 Running Backs To Add
Pickups are in priority order
Malik Davis (monitor Javonte Williams' status, matchup with NYG looms)
Blake Corum
Isiah Pacheco
Jacory Croskey-Merritt
Kyle Monangai
Audric Estime
Michael Carter
Devin Singletary
Kareem Hunt
Dylan Sampson
Samaje Perine
Chris Rodriguez Jr.
Emanuel Wilson
Sean Tucker
Tyler Allgeier
Raheim Sanders
Brian Robinson Jr.
Tank Bigsby
Tyjae Spears
Keaton Mitchell
Jaylen Wright
Jawhar Jordan
Week 18 Wide Receivers To Add
Pickups are in priority order:
Luther Burden III (monitor health after being injured on the final play Sunday night, but he was available for a post-game interview, which is a positive)
Chris Godwin Jr.
Parker Washington
Quentin Johnston
Jayden Reed
Chimere Dike
Jayden Higgins
Cooper Kupp
Jerry Jeudy
Alec Pierce
Tre Tucker
Romeo Doubs
Jalen McMillan
Jalen Coker
Elic Ayomanor
Kyle Williams
Adam Thielen
KaVontae Turpin
Adonai Mitchell
Josh Downs
Darius Slayton
Kevin Austin Jr.
Brandin Cooks
Isaac TeSlaa
Andrei Iosivas
Theo Wease Jr.
Jaylin Noel
Efton Chism III
Joshua Palmer
Jahdae Walker
Konata Mumpfield
Week 18 Tight Ends To Add
Pickups are in priority order:
Colston Loveland
Dalton Schultz
Jake Tonges
Colby Parkinson
Michael Mayer
AJ Barner
Oronde Gadsden
Chig Okonkwo
Pat Freiermuth
Mike Gesicki
Greg Dulcich
Terrance Ferguson
Week 18 Quarterbacks To Add
Pickups are in priority order, with emphasis on Week 18:
Jaxson Dart
Tyler Shough
Sam Darnold
C.J. Stroud
Bryce Young
Marcus Mariota
Malik Willis
Shedeur Sanders
Aaron Rodgers
Kirk Cousins
Cam Ward
Riley Leonard
Week 18 Defenses To Add
Pickups are in priority order, with emphasis on Week 18:
Los Angeles Rams D/ST
Buffalo Bills D/ST
Jacksonville Jaguars D/ST
Kansas City Chiefs D/ST
Atlanta Falcons D/ST
Tampa Bay Buccaneers D/ST
Minnesota Vikings D/ST
Miami Dolphins D/ST
Cincinnati Bengals D/ST
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Popular Player Comparison Searches - Who To Pickup
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