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

High-Upside Bench Stashes: Weekend Waiver Wire Adds for Week 12 Includes Blake Corum, Trey Benson, Keaton Mitchell, Jaylen Wright, Devaughn Vele, Theo Johnson, and more

Devaughn Vele - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Andy's must-have fantasy football bench stashes and waiver wire sleepers ahead of Week 12 (2024). He picks high-upside NFL players to stash on your fantasy teams.

Mastering the waiver wire is a crucial skill that can lead you to a fantasy football championship. It's not just about strategically placing your FAAB budget on specific players but also about knowing when to stash players. This dual strategy keeps you engaged and focused on your ultimate goal of winning a fantasy championship.

As the season progresses, injuries occur, or rookies begin to break out. Many of these NFL players are often drafted but dropped after the first handful of weeks due to impatient league managers. This article will pinpoint which players we’d want to stash on our bench as fantasy football waiver-wire pickups to power us down the stretch.

Earlier in the season, we examined some must-have handcuffs and upside players who already showcased their upside in the opening weeks, such as Tyrone Tracy Jr., Drake Maye, and Jordan Mason. This week, we will discuss some more rookies and a few veteran players who could eventually grow into starting roles and who you should consider stashing before Week 12 kicks off. All players will be below a 25% Yahoo! roster percentage.

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

 

Blake Corum, RB, Los Angeles Rams

15% rostered

The Michigan product remains at the top of this list. Last weekend, in their victory over the New England Patriots, Corum logged a season-high of ten snaps and saw six touches. This was his highest touch and yardage total since Week 5.

In addition, top option Kyren Williams has seen just 15 attempts in each of the past two games, a significant drop from the 22 he saw in each game during Weeks 7 through 9.

As we approach the stretch run, the Rams may opt to ease Williams’ workload, which could allow Corum to start earning standalone value before even taking the top spot on the depth chart.

 

Jaylen Wright, RB, Miami Dolphins

6% rostered

For the second straight week, Jaylen Wright has logged more snaps than the presumed No. 2 option on the depth chart, Raheem Mostert.

While Wright has not impressed so far with his limited workload, the coaching staff is beginning to trust him and continue providing him with opportunities over a veteran option.

In the past, multiple Miami running backs have been able to coexist and enjoy successful fantasy outcomes simultaneously. If Wright can continue improving his efficiency, he could have enough standalone value for the short term and upside for the long term.

 

Emanuel Wilson, RB, Green Bay Packers

4% rostered

Emanuel Wilson has logged just four or fewer carries in the past three games but continues to be deployed as the clear No. 2 option behind workhorse Josh Jacobs.

During this stretch, Wilson impressed with his limited workload, tallying 5.0 yards per carry with a touchdown. While Wilson does not have standalone value, he is a strong handcuff who would be viewed as a solid RB2 if Jacobs were to miss any time.

 

Trey Benson, RB, Arizona Cardinals

20% rostered

Another high-upside stash candidate is Trey Benson. Unlike Corum, Benson has already begun to see an increase in workload and could already have standalone value as the Cardinals come out of their bye week.

Over his past two games (Weeks 9 and 10), Benson saw at least eight attempts in each contest and tallied 142 total yards in this span.

Before this stretch, Benson saw just six total touches during Weeks 6 through 8. While James Conner will continue to operate as the lead option, Benson could become a low-end flex value with league-winning upside.

 

Keaton Mitchell, RB, Baltimore Ravens

7% rostered

After making his 2024 season debut in Week 10, Mitchell once again served as a depth option in Week 11 and did not record a single touch. Over the past two weeks, the sophomore running back has logged just three total offensive snaps as he continues to be eased into action.

While fantasy managers would have hoped Mitchell would have already seen a decent workload by now, he did suffer a torn ACL late last season, which could continue to hinder his potential all season.

In his rookie campaign, Mitchell flashes immense potential and is worth holding onto in deeper 14+ team formats. During Weeks 9 through 15 last season, Mitchell tallied at least one 20+ yard carry in each game while scoring at least double-digit PPR points in four of the six games.

Other RB stashes (Cam Akers MIN, Khalil Herbert CIN, Kenneth Gainwell PHI)

 

Devaughn Vele, WR, Denver Broncos

5% rostered

The seventh-round rookie has shown flashes at times this season but has yet to emerge fully as a full-time player in the Denver offense. However, his recent Week 11 outing suggests he has earned more trust from the coaching staff and could become a full-time option by the stretch run.

In their blowout victory over the Atlanta Falcons, Vele logged 41 snaps, which was second-most among Denver wideouts, only behind Courtland Sutton and 15 more than the No. 3 option. In addition, in Week 10, Vele also saw the second-most snaps at the position but was only slightly higher than the No. 3 and 4 options.

Seeing Vele earn an increase in opportunities is an excellent sign of his potential during the final weeks of the season. Given Bo Nix’s constant improvement and progression, this Denver offense could be one of the stronger offensive units by the final month. He is a high-upside stash in 3WR formats.

 

Noah Brown, WR, Washington Commanders

14% rostered

After stringing together a few solid outings, Brown took a significant step back in Week 11, bringing in just one reception for a mere four yards in their loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. If a frustrated manager cut ties with Brown earlier in the week, this is a great opportunity to swoop in and stash a potential flex option.

During Weeks 6 through 10, Brown saw at least six targets in all but one contest and averaged 48.0 yards per game. In this stretch, Brown also caught at least three passes in all but one contest.

Without a proven option opposite of Terry McLaurin, Brown should continue to see starting reps in a Washington offense that has several favorable matchups in the stretch run.

Other WR stashes (Jalin Hyatt NYG, Jalen Coker CAR)

 

Theo Johnson, TE, New York Giants

3% rostered

The 23-year-old has begun to emerge as a consistent producer in the New York offense and could be worth stashing in deeper formats before he fully breaks out.

Over his past three contests, Johnson caught at least three passes in each game and averaged 9.4 PPR points per game in this span. In addition, he saw at least six targets in two of the three games in this span.

Even though he was beginning to build a connection with Daniel Jones, and now the Giants are turning to Tommy Devito, Johnson could still see a reliable floor of targets and could eventually become a low-end TE1 by the fantasy playoffs.

Other TE stashes (Ja'Tavion Sanders CAR)



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 Fantasy Football Analysis




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

Pablo López2 mins ago

Pablo Lopez Likely To Rejoin The Rotation This Weekend
Dallas Cowboys3 mins ago

Cowboys Could Add Wide Receiver Help With No. 12 Pick
Justin Martinez8 mins ago

Dealing With Shoulder Fatigue
New Orleans Saints10 mins ago

Saints Likely To Address Defense With No. 9 Pick?
Kristian Campbell14 mins ago

Sitting Against Mariners
19 mins ago

Rams Eyeing Trade Up For Tyler Warren, Colston Loveland?
Kyle Freeland21 mins ago

Next Outing To Be Determined
Ezequiel Tovar25 mins ago

Could Be Battling Hip Injury All Year
Patrick Mahomes26 mins ago

Itching To Get Explosive Passing Game Back
Kris Bryant30 mins ago

Not Ready To Return
Jacob Stallings48 mins ago

Kyle Farmer Sitting On Wednesday
Willi Castro1 hour ago

Not Playing On Wednesday
Zac Veen1 hour ago

Optioned to Triple-A
Brenton Doyle1 hour ago

Activated From Bereavement List
Lucas Erceg2 hours ago

Returns To Action On Tuesday
Nolan Gorman2 hours ago

Expected To See More Playing Time
Chris Olave2 hours ago

Saints Picking Up Chris Olave's Fifth-Year Option
Derek Carr2 hours ago

Saints Hope To Have Clarity On Derek Carr Soon
2 hours ago

Chiefs Talk With TreVeyon Henderson
Los Angeles Rams2 hours ago

Rams Not Ruling Out Acquiring Jalen Ramsey
Dallas Cowboys2 hours ago

Micah Parsons Taking Part In Offseason Program
Anthony Richardson2 hours ago

Working On His Footwork
Kayshon Boutte2 hours ago

A Trade Candidate?
Kirk Cousins3 hours ago

Browns, Steelers, Vikings Could Target A Trade For Kirk Cousins
Jeff McNeil3 hours ago

Could Come Off Injured List On Friday
Quinn Mathews3 hours ago

Set To Start Throwing Program
Francisco Alvarez3 hours ago

Could Return On Friday
Cristopher Sánchez3 hours ago

Cristopher Sanchez Feeling Good, No Plans For MRI Exam
Bryson Stott3 hours ago

Out Against Southpaw On Wednesday
Jac Caglianone3 hours ago

Posts Third Straight Multi-Hit Game
Emmanuel Clase3 hours ago

Dealing With Shoulder Discomfort
Nick Nastrini3 hours ago

Rebounds In Latest Outing
Agustín Ramírez3 hours ago

Agustin Ramirez Sitting Out After Hot Start
Jaren Jackson Jr.6 hours ago

Posts Team-High 26 Points In Tuesday's Loss
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander6 hours ago

Notches 27 Points Despite Poor Shooting
Max Greyserman6 hours ago

Aiming For Similar Success At TPC Louisiana
Pascal Siakam6 hours ago

Scores Team-High 24 Points In Game 2 Win
Giannis Antetokounmpo6 hours ago

Posts Big Double-Double In Game 2 Loss
Lee Hodges6 hours ago

A High-Upside Player In New Orleans
PGA6 hours ago

Nico Echavarria Looks To Ride Off Of Elite Putting In New Orleans
Julius Randle6 hours ago

Leads Timberwolves In Scoring In Game 2
Gary Woodland6 hours ago

A Player Worth Watching In New Orleans
Luka Dončić6 hours ago

Luka Doncic Nets 31 Points In Lakers Win
Max McGreevy6 hours ago

Returns To The Zurich Classic Of New Orleans
Rasmus Hojgaard6 hours ago

In Search Of Consistency Ahead Of Zurich Classic
Jock Landale6 hours ago

Unavailable For Game 2
Sam Stevens7 hours ago

A Boom-Or-Bust Candidate In New Orleans
Jae'Sean Tate7 hours ago

Remains Out Wednesday
Nicolai Hojgaard7 hours ago

Looking To Turn Season Around At Zurich Classic
John Tavares7 hours ago

Collects Two Points In Overtime Win
Christiaan Bezuidenhout7 hours ago

Looks To Sway A Hot Putter In Teams Favor At Zurich Classic
Frederik Andersen7 hours ago

Posts 40th Postseason Win
Akshay Bhatia7 hours ago

Looking To Bounce Back At TPC Louisiana
Carson Young7 hours ago

Looks To Turn Things Around At TPC Louisiana
Kirill Kaprizov7 hours ago

Leads Wild To Valuable Road Win
Matthew Tkachuk7 hours ago

Returns With Three-Point Performance
Erik Van Rooyen7 hours ago

Looking For Momentum In Louisiana
Anthony Cirelli7 hours ago

Suffers Undisclosed Injury Tuesday
Gabriel Vilardi7 hours ago

May Return To Jets Lineup Thursday
John Klingberg7 hours ago

Ready To Return To Action
Evander Kane8 hours ago

Could Be An Option For Game 2
Michael Pittman Jr.15 hours ago

Back Injury Is In The Past
George Pickens16 hours ago

Steelers Appear Unlikely To Trade George Pickens
Jaylen Warren16 hours ago

Steelers Believe Jaylen Warren Can Be Their RB1
Andrew Novak17 hours ago

Making Start At TPC Louisiana After Near Miss At Harbour Town
Ben Griffin17 hours ago

Making Third Career Start At Zurich Classic
Taylor Moore18 hours ago

Competing With A New Teammate In New Orleans
Wyndham Clark18 hours ago

Making Return To New Orleans
Kurt Kitayama19 hours ago

Teeing It Up Again In New Orleans
Collin Morikawa19 hours ago

Back At Zurich Classic For Fifth Time
Jaylen Warren19 hours ago

Signs One-Year Deal With Steelers
Will Levis21 hours ago

Unlikely To Be Traded
Houston Texans21 hours ago

Texans Considering Trading Up
Cleveland Browns21 hours ago

Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah Appears At Offseason Program
Thomas Detry21 hours ago

Making Third Appearance At New Orleans Team Event
Christian McCaffrey21 hours ago

Has No Restrictions
Terry Rozier21 hours ago

Ruled Out For Wednesday
Damian Lillard21 hours ago

Will Have His Minutes Monitored Tuesday
Jayson Tatum21 hours ago

Listed As Doubtful For Game 2
Robert MacIntyre21 hours ago

Returns To Zurich Classic With High Hopes
Derek Forbort22 hours ago

Recovering From Surgery
Martin Fehérváry22 hours ago

Martin Fehervary To Miss Postseason Following Knee Surgery
Shane Lowry22 hours ago

Returning To Zurich Classic With Red-Hot Teammate
Luke Glendening22 hours ago

Available For Start Of Playoffs
Mitchell Chaffee22 hours ago

Available Tuesday
Cody Glass22 hours ago

Good To Go Tuesday
Brenden Dillon22 hours ago

Won't Play In Game 2
Luke Hughes22 hours ago

Out On Tuesday
Matthew Tkachuk22 hours ago

Activated From Injured Reserve
Damian Lillard24 hours ago

Cleared To Play Tuesday
Brock Purdy1 day ago

Reports For OTA's Amid Contract Discussions
Nikola Jokić1 day ago

Nikola Jokic Posts 19th Postseason Triple-Double
Kawhi Leonard1 day ago

Leads Clippers To Game 2 Victory
Jalen Brunson1 day ago

Leads All Scorers With 37 Points In Monday's Loss
Tobias Harris1 day ago

Notches Double-Double In Game 2 Win
Cade Cunningham1 day ago

Leads Pistons To Victory With 33 Points
Rob Dillingham1 day ago

Out On Tuesday
Maxi Kleber1 day ago

Remains Out For Game 2
GG Jackson II1 day ago

Available For Tuesday
Evan Bouchard1 day ago

Dishes Out Three Assists In Postseason Opener
Connor McDavid1 day ago

Racks Up Four Points In Losing Effort
Phillip Danault1 day ago

Nets Two Goals In Game 1 Victory
Mark Scheifele1 day ago

Bags Two Points In Monday's Win
Lane Hutson1 day ago

Posts Two Assists In Playoff Debut
Aaron Gordon2 days ago

Cleared For Action
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF