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Fantasy football waiver wire rankings for Week 18 of the 2024 NFL season. Top free agent options to add off waivers, and our rankings will help you prioritize.
While most fantasy leagues end on Monday, some leagues have a two-week championship or run all the way through Week 18. Regardless, there is one more week of regular season football to be played. At RotoBaller HQ, we are always grinding and are back with our Week 18 fantasy football waiver wire rankings for 2024 to help managers who still have something to play for. Good luck this week, RotoBallers!
Week 18 will be a tricky week for fantasy managers to navigate through. Not only will we have injuries to deal with, but NFL teams with nothing to gain will rest key starters. The Bills, Eagles, Texans, Rams, and Chiefs have their playoff spots set and will likely treat Week 18 like a preseason game. This past weekend left us with more questions. Is Khalil Herbert Cincinatti's primary back with Chase Brown out with a high-ankle sprain? Will Julius Chestnut be the Titans' main back with both Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears sidelined? Will Michael Carter or Trey Benson get the start for Arizona if James Conner is unable to suit up on Sunday?
Our waiver wire rankings will help answer these questions. One of the industry's sharpest fantasy football minds, Nick Mariano, brings you his weekly waiver wire rankings and priority adds for the top 75 potential options. Good luck in Week 18 on the waiver wire!
Editor's Note: Access RotoBaller’s trusted fantasy football rankings for PPR, Standard, Dynasty, Super Flex, and Best Ball formats. Get tiered cheat sheets, expert analysis, and player outlooks to dominate your draft from every angle.
Who To Pick Up for Fantasy Football Week 18?
Finally, below, you'll see our weekly rankings for the relevant waiver wire pickup options, including how to prioritize them for your league (depending on the league size). Quarterbacks and Defenses (D/ST) are grouped together at the bottom of the list:
| Rank | Player Name | Position | % Ros. |
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| 1 | Kareem Hunt | RB | 57 | Add in All Leagues |
| 2 | Adam Thielen | WR | 65 | Add in All Leagues |
| 3 | Ameer Abdullah | RB | 35 | Add in All Leagues |
| 4 | Khalil Herbert | RB | 7 | Add in All Leagues |
| 5 | Jalen McMillan | WR | 54 | Add in All Leagues |
| 6 | Julius Chestnut | RB | 0 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 7 | Jaleel McLaughlin | RB | 14 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 8 | Michael Carter | RB | 3 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 9 | Romeo Doubs | WR | 47 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 10 | Marquise Brown | WR | 32 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 11 | Quentin Johnston | WR | 39 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 12 | Tank Bigsby | RB | 55 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 13 | Olamide Zaccheaus | WR | 3 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 14 | Audric Estime | RB | 8 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 15 | Raheem Blackshear | RB | 15 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 16 | Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 31 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 17 | Zach Ertz | TE | 50 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 18 | Antonio Gibson | RB | 12 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 19 | Clyde Edwards-Helaire | RB | 0 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 20 | Brandin Cooks | WR | 18 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 21 | Alexander Mattison | RB | 53 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 22 | Keon Coleman | WR | 40 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 23 | Trey Benson | RB | 19 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 24 | Chig Okonkwo | TE | 29 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 25 | Hunter Henry | TE | 52 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 26 | Nick Westbrook-Ikhine | WR | 25 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 27 | Alec Pierce | WR | 14 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 28 | Marvin Mims Jr. | WR | 3 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 29 | Mike Gesicki | TE | 14 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 30 | DeMario Douglas | WR | 21 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 31 | Ray Davis | RB | 18 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 32 | Tyler Allgeier | RB | 31 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 33 | Dontayvion Wicks | WR | 16 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 34 | Kayshon Boutte | WR | 4 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 35 | Michael Wilson | WR | 9 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 36 | Tim Patrick | WR | 6 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 37 | John Metchie III | WR | 1 | Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 38 | Parker Washington | WR | 3 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 39 | Jalen Coker | WR | 6 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 40 | David Moore | WR | 2 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 41 | Juwan Johnson | TE | 12 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 42 | Jalen Tolbert | WR | 0 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 43 | Andrei Iosivas | WR | 3 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 44 | Marquez Valdes-Scantling | WR | 26 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 45 | Will Dissly | TE | 23 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 46 | Demarcus Robinson | WR | 16 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 47 | Tyler Conklin | TE | 11 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 48 | Devaughn Vele | WR | 12 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 49 | Jamison Crowder | WR | 0 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 50 | Jalen Nailor | WR | 1 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 51 | Malik Washington | WR | 3 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 52 | Tre Tucker | WR | 6 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 53 | KaVontae Turpin | WR | 5 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 54 | Kimani Vidal | RB | 13 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 55 | Craig Reynolds | RB | 5 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 56 | Patrick Taylor Jr. | RB | 30 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 57 | Keaton Mitchell | RB | 1 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 58 | D'Onta Foreman | RB | 0 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 59 | Noah Fant | TE | 18 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 60 | Payne Durham | TE | 0 | Add in 14+ Team PPR Leagues |
| 61 | Russell Wilson | QB | 44 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 62 | Anthony Richardson | QB | 58 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 63 | Drake Maye | QB | 16 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 64 | Bryce Young | QB | 18 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 65 | Michael Penix Jr. | QB | 14 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 66 | Cooper Rush | QB | 10 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 67 | Drew Lock | QB | 3 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 68 | Mason Rudolph | QB | 3 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 69 | Derek Carr | QB | 11 | Add in 2QB Leagues |
| 70 | Houston Texans | DST | 42 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 71 | Los Angeles Chargers | DST | 59 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 72 | Green Bay Packers | DST | 58 | Add in 12+ Team Leagues |
| 73 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | DST | 45 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 74 | Atlanta Falcons | DST | 30 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
| 75 | Los Angeles Rams | DST | 12 | Add in 14+ Team Leagues |
Week 18 Waiver Wire Articles
In addition to the Week 18 waiver wire rankings, here's a look at some other free waiver wire resources available at RotoBaller. Each week, our NFL team puts out a complete array of fantasy football waiver wire articles to compliment our slick new Who Should I Pickup? Waiver wire player comparison tool - bookmark that! Here are more detailed Week 18 waiver wire articles:
- Week 18 waiver wire pickups (all positions)
- Running back waiver wire pickups for Week 18
- Quarterback waiver wire pickups for Week 18
- Defense (D/ST) streamers, waiver wire for Week 18
- Kicker streamers, waiver wire for Week 18
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