Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups List

3 Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4 Fantasy Football: Tyquan Thornton, Troy Franklin, Romeo Doubs

This early in the fantasy football season, you can find plenty of good wide receivers on the waiver wire. But will the WRs who start the year hot and get snatched off waivers early continue to perform all season? And will any early disappointments turn it up later in the season? Correctly identifying the right […]

Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups - Brian Robinson, Braelon Allen, Rachaad White Fantasy Football Outlooks

It is never too soon to be combing the waiver wire to upgrade your roster. That is especially true at running back after injuries to players like James Conner, Najee Harris, and Aaron Jones Sr. to start the season. Most backfields are split this season, which allows fantasy managers to find fantasy contributors in any […]

Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups - Darnell Mooney, Wan'Dale Robinson, Cedric Tillman Fantasy Football Outlooks

Every week in fantasy football, new names emerge as potential difference-makers, and Week 4 is no exception. Injuries, depth chart shifts, and breakout performances have reshaped the waiver wire landscape, creating opportunities for savvy managers to get ahead of the curve. This week’s group of wide receivers is especially intriguing, as each brings a blend […]

Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups - Sterling Shepard, KaVontae Turpin, Jalen Tolbert Fantasy Football Outlooks

As we approach Week 4 of the NFL season, fantasy managers are looking for players who can make an immediate impact, especially in deeper leagues. Injuries and evolving roles continue to create opportunities for under-the-radar wide receivers to emerge as valuable additions. This week, several pass-catchers are worth targeting on the waiver wire, either as […]

Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups - Tyler Allgeier, Zavier Scott, Cam Akers Fantasy Football Outlooks

It's so, so hard to get good waiver wire pickups in fantasy football leagues that end up being consistent contributors to your rosters. The position is often picked as clean as possible during drafts, and good options rarely come available. When they do, though, it's very important to pounce on them. And it's in the […]

Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups - Rico Dowdle, Kyle Monangai, Brashard Smith Fantasy Football Outlooks

Three weeks into the fantasy season, we are starting to see more injuries pop up. There are still two weeks until we start getting teams on bye, so itis essential to scour the waiver wire now to find players who can contribute to your fantasy lineup when you need them most. In Week 3, we […]

Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups - Isaiah Bond, Tory Horton, Kayshon Boutte Fantasy Football Outlooks

Finding a wide receiver with upside on the waiver wire is very important if you want to win your fantasy leagues. However, during the opening month, there are often several names that emerge as full-time starters and key pieces in fantasy football. In this article, we will look at two rookie receivers who are currently […]

Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups - Brenton Strange, Hunter Henry, Harold Fannin Jr. Fantasy Football Outlooks

Jake Ferguson is the TE1 after three weeks. The next two on the scoring list weren't even selected in most redraft leagues. Juwan Johnson and Hunter Henry round out the top three of the ever-changing and volatile tight end landscape. The top prizes in drafts, Trey McBride and Brock Bowers, are TE1s, but not dominating […]

Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups - Luther Burden III, Elic Ayomanor, Tre Tucker Fantasy Football Outlooks

Throughout the opening weeks of the season, fantasy managers have seen many young wide receivers emerge as must-start fantasy options. In Tampa Bay, rookie wideout Emeka Egbuka is producing as a WR1, and the Carolina Panthers' top rookie, Tetairoa McMillan, has just begun to find his stride. In this piece, we will look at three […]

Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups - Trey Benson, Bhayshul Tuten, Blake Corum Fantasy Football Outlooks

During Week 3, fantasy managers saw several of their high-end players suffer a significant injury, which could keep them sidelined for the majority of the season. For example, two veteran running backs, James Conner (ankle) and Najee Harris (Achilles), saw their seasons cut short. As a result, the waiver wire is sure to have many […]

Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups - Matthew Stafford, Geno Smith, Marcus Mariota Fantasy Football Outlooks

With the injury bug already hitting several star NFL quarterbacks, fantasy football managers have been racing to the waiver wire in hopes of finding a new starter. Luckily, there are plenty of good quarterbacks available on the waiver wire, as there's typically no need to roster a backup quarterback in fantasy football. In this piece, […]

Week 4 Waiver Wire Pickups - Ollie Gordon II, Chris Rodriguez, Woody Marks Fantasy Football Outlooks

During the first three weeks of the NFL season, fantasy managers have seen several backup running backs climb the depth chart and emerge as must-start options. In this piece, we will look at three running backs who are currently listed as the team's No. 2 option and saw their stock increase over the weekend. So, […]

Week 3 Waiver Wire Stashes - Dyami Brown, Isaac TeSlaa, Joshua Palmer Fantasy Football Outlooks

Working the fantasy football waiver wire is like sneaking first dibs at the dessert table -- you snooze, you lose. Jumping on those midweek gems can turn a “meh” roster spot into a league-winner before your buddies even finish checking their group chat. Injuries are inevitable, but snagging waiver gems before the herd turns your […]

Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups - Trey Benson, Cam Skattebo, Kayshon Boutte Fantasy Football Outlooks

Every season, players who are not expected to have a significant role can climb the depth chart rather quickly and establish themselves as just-roster fantasy assets. In this piece, we will look at two emerging running backs and a young wide receiver who will have seen a significant role throughout the opening two weeks of […]

Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups - Wan'Dale Robinson, Elic Ayomanor, Quentin Johnston Fantasy Football Outlooks

Through the first two weeks of the season, many depth receivers have emerged as key parts of their offense. Despite opening the season in a lower role, they have emerged as key parts of their team's passing attacks and have been among the most productive players in fantasy at their position. In this piece, we […]

Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups - Quinshon Judkins, Blake Corum, Bhayshul Tuten Fantasy Football Outlooks

Every season, several No. 2 running backs quickly take over their respective backfield. Last season, rookie running back Bucky Irving was able to take the lead role in the second half and emerged as the al euag-eiwnner. In this piece, we will look at three running backs who opened the season in depth roles but […]

Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups - Jake Browning, Mac Jones, Cooper Kupp Fantasy Football Outlooks

Even though we are just two weeks into the NFL season, we have seen injuries impact many offensive units. For example, in Cincinnati and San Francisco, they have already turned to their second-string QB to lead their offense. In this piece, we will look at the two most-added QBs of the past week and a […]

Quentin Johnston WR Waiver Wire Outlook - Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 55% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston enjoyed another impressive outing during their Week 2 victory against the Las Vegas Raiders and has reached must-roster territory. In this contest, Johnston caught three of his seven targets for 71 yards and a touchdown. The […]

Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups - Brenton Strange, Jonnu Smith, Isaiah Likely Fantasy Football Outlooks

Every fantasy manager on the planet absolutely loves the tight end position. Well, not really. It would be nice if teams would throw to their tight ends more, but that might not happen any time soon. It's rare to find an elite TE. There are far more elite fantasy options at running back and wide […]

Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups - Zach Ertz, Juwan Johnson, Harold Fannin Fantasy Football Outlooks

The tight end position is often one of misery for fantasy managers. Outside of tight end premium leagues, the position is easily the lowest-scoring in fantasy football among types of players (i.e., QB, WR, RB, and TE), with tight ends often failing to eclipse 10 PPR points per game. Still, having one of the better […]

Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups - Hunter Renfrow, DeAndre Hopkins, Troy Franklin Fantasy Football Outlooks

Veteran wide receivers who are largely forgotten in fantasy leagues and second-year players often present major value to fantasy managers. These players often can outperform expectations and become excellent waiver wire pickups. Carolina Panthers WR Hunter Renfrow and Baltimore Ravens wideout DeAndre Hopkins fit into that category of veterans, while Denver Broncos wide receiver Troy Franklin is a second-year pro […]

Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups - Daniel Jones, Jake Browning, Russell Wilson Fantasy Football Outlooks

The quarterback position is getting hit hard by the injury bug early this season. Joe Burrow (toe), J.J. McCarthy (ankle), Justin Fields (head), Jayden Daniels (knee), and Brock Purdy (toe/shoulder) are either guaranteed or at significant risk of missing starts. Fantasy managers are scouring the waiver wire for a plug-and-play replacement. Below, we analyze three […]

Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups - Brashard Smith, Ollie Gordon, Kendre Miller Fantasy Football Outlooks

The 2025 NFL rookie running back class was lauded as one of the best in the history of the league, so it makes sense that hunting the waiver wire for rookie RBs could pay off in a big way this year. We've seen a few players, like Jacksonville Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten, get off to […]

Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups - Tyler Allgeier, Blake Corum, Kyle Monangai Fantasy Football Outlooks

Once again, the waiver wire this week is lacking quality running backs. We have yet to see any surprise names emerge, but that will likely change as the season progresses. While there might not be a starting back available on waivers, there are a few players who could be of some use to fantasy managers. […]

Trey Benson RB Waiver Wire Outlook - Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 55% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After operating as James Conner's clear No. 2 option and being viewed as nothing more than a handcuff during his rookie season, Trey Benson has begun to see his workload increase drastically in 2025. During their Week 1 contest against the New Orleans […]

Bhayshul Tuten RB Waiver Wire Outlook - Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 60% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Following the trade that sent No. 2 running back Tank Bigsby to the Philadelphia Eagles, rookie running back Bhayshul Tuten was able to jump up the depth chart. In their loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday afternoon, the rookie running back was […]

Wan'Dale Robinson WR Waiver Wire Outlook - Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 25% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After a modest showing in Week 1, New York Giants wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson enjoyed a career game during their loss to the Dallas Cowboys this past weekend. In their thrilling overtime loss at the hands of their divisional foe, Robinson […]

Kayshon Boutte WR Waiver Wire Outlook - Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 30% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Even after signing Stefon Diggs in the offseason, the New England Patriots lack a prominent WR1. Last season, rookie QB Drake Maye struggled to produce consistency as the Patriots did not have top playmakers in the offense. However, with Diggs working his […]

Cam Skattebo RB Waiver Wire Outlook - Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 60% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After battling injuries throughout all of training and the majority of the preseason, fourth-round rookie Cam Skattebo had a minimal role in their season-opening loss to the Washington Commanders. In this contest, the Arizona State product saw just seven total offensive snaps and took […]

Elic Ayomanor WR Waiver Wire Outlook - Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 15% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Tennessee Titans rookie wide receiver Elic Ayomanor has begun to carve out a prominent role in the passing attack. After logging 43 total offensive snaps in Week 1, Ayomanor was able to take his production to the next level in Week 2. […]

Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups - Daniel Jones, Trevor Lawrence, Michael Penix Jr. Fantasy Football Outlooks (2025)

The quarterback position is generally the easiest one in which to find waiver wire heroes that can save your season. We've seen plenty of examples of this, from Brock Purdy in 2023 to Bo Nix in 2024. Top-10 quarterback production in fantasy football can often be had without investing draft picks in players. Nix finished […]

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 - Zach Ertz, Brenton Strange, Chig Okonkwo Fantasy Football Outlooks

Finding dependable tight ends is always a challenge in fantasy football, and Week 2 presents a few intriguing waiver wire options. Managers streaming the position or seeking depth should pay close attention to Washington’s Zach Ertz, Jacksonville’s Brenton Strange, and Tennessee’s Chig Okonkwo, all of whom carved out meaningful roles in their season openers. Ertz […]

Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups - Jonnu Smith, Harold Fannin Jr., Juwan Johnson Fantasy Football Outlooks

With position scarcity in mind, there's almost always an undrafted gem at the tight end position. There's one on this list who led fantasy managers to championships in 2024. With George Kittle managing a hamstring injury, there is at least one fantasy manager in every league on the prowl for a replacement tight end, and […]

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 - Tyler Allgeier, Najee Harris, Will Shipley Fantasy Football Outlooks

During the opening week of the season, many backup running backs flashed solid upside and proved they could hold standalone value despite being in a reserve role. Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson and Cleveland Browns running back Dylan Sampson were among the position's top performers despite opening the season in a No. 2 role. […]

Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups - DJ Giddens, Jaxson Dart, Ollie Gordon II Fantasy Football Outlooks

During the opening week of the campaign, many rookies have already begun to live up to their ADP. In Washington, running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt is already appearing to be the steal of most fantasy drafts. In this piece, we will look at two rookie running backs and a quarterback and determine if fantasy managers should […]

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 […]

Trey Benson RB Waiver Wire Outlook - Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 2

Trey Benson Waiver Wire Outlook for Week 2 BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 40% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After having a modest role in his debut season, serving as the clear RB2 to James Conner, Trey Benson enjoyed a rather impressive opening showing in 2025. Facing the New Orleans Saints, Benson carried the […]

Bhayshul Tuten RB Waiver Wire Outlook - Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 2

Bhayshul Tuten Waiver Wire Outlook for Week 2 BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-team leagues (high-upside stash) ROSTERED IN: 45% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The fourth-round rookie of our Virginia Tech was a popular sleeper candidate in draft season as the Jacksonville backfield severely disappointed in 2024. After a dominant 2023 season, presumed starter Travis Etienne Jr. […]

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 […]

Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups - Kenneth Gainwell, Brashard Smith, Woody Marks Fantasy Football Outlooks

Week 2 of the fantasy football season is all about identifying early trends and separating noise from actionable information. Week 1 always delivers surprises, whether it’s unexpected snap counts, backfield rotations, or rookies carving out roles faster than anticipated. The key for fantasy managers is finding those players who could hold sneaky short-term or long-term […]

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 […]

Dylan Sampson (RB, CLE) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 45% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Despite opening the game as the team's No. 2 running back, rookie Dylan Sampson flashed immense upside in his NFL debut on Sunday afternoon. During their loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, the Tennessee product led the team in rushing (29 yards) and brought […]

Quinshon Judkins RB Waiver Wire Outlook - Fantasy Football Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 55% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Cleveland Browns drafted running back Quinshon Judkins in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Coming off a National Championship-winning season at Ohio State, many expected that Judkins would immediately take over the Cleveland backfield that opted not to re-sign Nick […]

Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups - Trey Benson, Tyler Allgeier, Jarquez Hunter Fantasy Football Outlooks

Picking up the right players before Week 1 could be a league-winning move. Imagine if you were looking for a player to pick up ahead of Week 1 during the 2023 season, and you came across a rookie named Puka Nacua. Nacua then went on to have the greatest rookie season in NFL history. So, […]

Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups - Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Nick Chubb, Dylan Sampson Fantasy Football Outlooks

Finding a starting running back on the waiver wire can often be difficult later in the season. However, during the opening month, there are often several names that emerge as full-time starters. It is crucial to prevent your leaguemates from adding them to their roster. In this piece, we will look at two rookie running […]