Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups List

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Ryan Flournoy, Isaiah Bond, Xavier Hutchinson Fantasy Football Outlooks

Even after waivers have cleared in many leagues, there are a handful of players that many fantasy managers haven't claimed yet that might be worth picking up. The latest examples are Arizona Cardinals RB Michael Carter and Carolina Panthers running back Rico Dowdle. Both were free-agent pickups in many leagues. And though they got their […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Hassan Haskins, Isaiah Davis, Ollie Gordon Fantasy Football Outlooks

Trying to get ahead of the game and find the next backup running back that's in line to get more work out of the backfield, or potentially take over duties in place of an injured starter, is never an easy task. But we've seen recent examples, like those of Arizona Cardinals running back Michael Carter […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Tyquan Thornton, Brashard Smith, Kareem Hunt Fantasy Football Outlooks

The Kansas City Chiefs have mostly been a frustrating team to have fantasy players rostered from. In the absence of the team's top wide receiver, Rashee Rice, the other players have mostly been highly inconsistent. While some have had big games at times, like wide receiver Hollywood Brown in Week 1, and tight end Travis […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Tyler Allgeier, Blake Corum, Brian Robinson Fantasy Football Outlooks

Fantasy football managers are always on the lookout for running backs who can provide upside during bye weeks, injury situations, or unpredictable game scripts. Week 6 presents several intriguing options, particularly in backup roles where opportunity and volume can quickly translate into fantasy production. This week’s focus includes three backs—Tyler Allgeier, Blake Corum, and Brian […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Bam Knight, Jaydon Blue, Kyle Monangai Fantasy Football Outlooks

With more than a month of the season down and bye weeks hitting, we start to see more rookies expand their roles with the classic "post bye rookie bump." And of course, injuries bring some unexpected names into fantasy relevance. This applies to all three running backs that will be discussed in this piece: Cardinals […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Darren Waller, Kyle Pitts, Gunnar Helm Fantasy Football Outlooks

In Week 5 of the NFL season, fantasy managers saw many tight ends emerge on the waiver wire as potential starting options in the fantasy landscape. With the chaos that is the tight end position in fantasy football, fantasy managers are looking for potential league-winners or fill-ins at the position. With players like Brock Bowers […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Josh Downs, Luther Burden, Christian Kirk Fantasy Football Outlooks

We're now done with ~30% of the fantasy football season, and things are starting to heat up. We've seen many injuries to the WR position so far this season, and finding good wideouts on the waiver wire is now more important than ever. In this article, we will focus on Josh Downs, Luther Burden III, […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Jaxson Dart, Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix Jr. Fantasy Football Outlooks

Around a third of the fantasy football season is now behind us, and we've seen many surprising performances so far. Most QBs have stayed relatively healthy this year, but it never hurts to grab a good bench QB so that he can step up once your starter goes down. In this article, we will focus […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Tre Tucker, Troy Franklin, Elic Ayomanor Fantasy Football Outlooks

Week 5 brought multiple offensive explosions with six teams scoring at least 35 points, the most for any given week this season. There were dominant wide receiver performances, most notably with the two former Ohio State standouts Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Emeka Egbuka going blow for blow in a thrilling game between Tampa Bay and Seattle. […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Jake Tonges, Taysom Hill, Evan Engram Fantasy Football Outlooks

The tight end position is one of the few where it's not so hard to get an edge for your fantasy team from waiver wire pickups. TEs tend to have seasons of relatively high production interspersed with returns to major mediocrity, as we've seen countless times. This season, injuries have been a major driving factor […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Mason Taylor, Theo Johnson, Harold Fannin Fantasy Football Outlooks

The late-round tight end drafters are winning fantasy football this season. Brock Bowers and Trey McBride are underwhelming at cost, George Kittle (hamstring) is injured, and T.J. Hockenson is an afterthought in the Minnesota offense. But even those who didn't hit on the position in the draft are finding servicable, plug-and-play guys off the waiver […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Kendrick Bourne, Romeo Doubs, Wan'Dale Robinson Fantasy Football Outlooks

With numerous injuries to the wide receiver position, several depth options have been able to claim a lead role on their respective teams and carry surprisingly high fantasy upside. In this piece, we will look at three wide receivers who have performed quite well when pushed up the depth chart and could have continued to […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Trevor Etienne, Sean Tucker, Tyjae Spears Fantasy Football Outlooks

No matter the occasion, there are always backup running backs on the waiver wire list. This week, backups to the backup are even being considered. With the starter sidelined with an injury, some third-string runners are now one play away from a healthy workload. Should fantasy managers add Trevor Etienne, Sean Tucker, or Tyjae Spears […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Kenneth Gainwell, Kendre Miller, Kimani Vidal Fantasy Football Outlooks

Throughout the course of the regular seasons, fantasy managers see several backfield shifts due to underperforming veterans or injuries. As a result, many backup running backs emerge as must-roster players as they are set to see a much larger role than initially anticipated. So, should you pick up Gainwell, Miller, or Vidal in your fantasy […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Pickups - Rico Dowdle, Michael Carter, Nick Chubb Fantasy Football Outlooks

In Week 6 of the NFL season, many backfields saw the No. 2 option emerge due to numerous reasons. In Arizona and Carolina, the top option was injured, which allowed the backup to be pushed up the depth chart and given a much larger opportunity. In this piece, we will look at three of the […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Stashes: Jayden Higgins, Jalen Coker, Juju Smith-Schuster Fantasy Football Outlooks

What did you do to deserve this? First, Malik Nabers goes down, then Tyreek Hill—both in the same week! That’s the kind of cruel twist that makes you want to throw your remote through the TV. But hey, this is fantasy football. Injuries don’t care about your team, your clever draft strategy, or the fact […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Sean Tucker, Jalen Coker, Kareem Hunt Fantasy Football Outlooks

Injuries have begun to hit fantasy football. Over the past two weeks, managers have seen several high-end players suffer serious injuries, including Malik Nabers (knee), CeeDee Lamb (ankle), and James Conner (foot). As a result, several lower-end players have begun to carve out more prominent roles and could become league-winning options. So, should you pick […]

Should I Pickup Rachaad White or Sean Tucker? Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

Starting running back Bucky Irving suffered a foot injury during their Week 4 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Although this injury did not limit his workload in the game, he was seen using crutches and a walking boot during Wednesday's practice. As a result, their No. 2 and No. 3 running backs could see […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Kyle Pitts, Brenton Strange, Harold Fannin Fantasy Football Outlooks

Week 5 brings fantasy managers a mix of opportunity and caution at the tight end position. With some starters on bye, now is the time to find reliable contributors who can keep your lineup competitive. This week’s waiver wire features options with clear upside, steady usage, and favorable matchups, as well as players who should […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Tyjae Spears, Kyle Monangai, Miles Sanders Fantasy Football Outlooks

Week 5 offers fantasy managers a mix of opportunities and caution at the running back position. Injuries, inconsistent workloads, and limited depth have created openings for savvy waiver-wire adds, but not every back with a name carries reliable upside. Identifying who to target—and who to avoid—is key as bye weeks begin to impact lineups. The […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Rachaad White, Michael Carter, Ollie Gordon II Fantasy Football Outlooks

Numerous injuries have hit the running back position over the past two weeks. In Week 3, fantasy managers saw James Conner and Najee Harris both suffer severe injuries. In Week 4, Bucky Irving and Trey Benson both walked away from their respective games with an injury, which puts their status for Week 5 in doubt. […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Darius Slayton, Josh Downs, Christian Kirk Fantasy Football Outlooks

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton, Indianapolis Colts wideout Josh Downs, and Houston Texans WR Christian Kirk are all receivers that could be solid waiver pickups for Week 5 in fantasy football. All three could see increased roles in their offenses based on recent occurrences in their games in Week 4, and all possess […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Elic Ayomanor, Tre Tucker, Marquise Brown Fantasy Football Outlooks

We are officially through the first quarter of the season, and the NFL landscape has been cemented. However, during the opening month, three receivers made crucial impacts not only on their respective teams but in the fantasy world as well. In this piece, we will look at Elic Ayomanor, Tre Tucker, and Marquise Brown, and […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Tyquan Thornton, Kayshon Boutte, Rashod Bateman Fantasy Football Outlooks

The waiver wire carousel never stops. From fake breakouts to the actual coming into their own of star players, to others that are talented but struggle in a few games for whatever reason, there's never a dull moment in the NFL. Of course, the most important thing is to make sure you snag the right […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Darren Waller, Isaiah Davis, Malik Washington Fantasy Football Outlooks

There was a significant fantasy fallout following their Monday Night Football contests between the AFC East divisional foes, the Miami Dolphins and the New York Jets. The Jets lost running back Braelon Allen to a knee injury, and the Dolphins lost Tyreek Hill to a significant knee injury for the remainder of the season. So, […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Tyler Allgeier, Zavier Scott, Brashard Smith Fantasy Football Outlooks

Week 4 was a great week of football, and multiple backup running backs had solid performances. These RBs are now on the fantasy football radar, with many managers looking to pick them up off the waiver wire. In this article, we will focus on Tyler Allgeier, Zavier Scott, and Brashard Smith. Allgeier shone alongside Bijan […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Blake Corum, Kendre Miller, Brian Robinson Jr. Fantasy Football Outlooks

We witnessed some great football last week, including multiple solid performances by backup running backs. These RBs are now on the fantasy football radar, with many managers looking to pick them up on the waiver wire. In this article, we will focus on Blake Corum, Kendre Miller, and Brian Robinson Jr. Corum has averaged almost […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Adonai Mitchell, Luther Burden III, Dontayvion Wicks Fantasy Football Outlooks

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Adonai Mitchell, Chicago Bears WR Luther Burden III, and Green Bay Packers wideout Dontayvion Wicks are all outside the top 70 wide receivers in PPR points scored through four games. That doesn't mean they're not worth at least considering as waiver wire pickups, especially in deeper leagues or for fantasy teams […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Theo Johnson, A.J. Barner, Jake Tonges Fantasy Football Outlooks

Week 5 starts the bye week portion for the 2025 NFL regular season, meaning it will be time for fantasy football managers to flex their depth and successfully navigate regular starters getting a week off. Depending on the size and structure of your league, you may not be able to carry a second tight end […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Bhayshul Tuten, Justice Hill, Emari Demercado Fantasy Football Outlooks

In Week 4 of the NFL season, fantasy managers saw many No. 2 running backs emerge as potential starting options in the fantasy landscape. With many starting options, either underperforming or recently hitting the injured reserve, many backup options could find themselves in a lead role in the near future. So, should you pick up […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Isaiah Bond, Jalen Tolbert, KaVontae Turpin Fantasy Football Outlooks

Even four weeks into the season, though we have a lot more knowledge about players than we did when the season started, there's still plenty of reason to hunt the waiver wire for more pickups. Players sometimes have slow starts to their seasons. They could have dealt with injuries in the offseason. Maybe their offense […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Jaxson Dart, Wan'Dale Robinson, Romeo Doubs Fantasy Football Outlooks

Fantasy managers saw many young players begin to emerge in Week 5 of the NFL season. The Giants turned to their first-round pick, and he was able to lead them to their first victory of the season. In Green Bay, Jordan Love connected with Romeo Doubs in the back of the end zone three times […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Matthew Stafford, Sam Darnold, Carson Wentz Fantasy Football Outlooks

The bye weeks are here! As we plan for Week 5 of the fantasy football season, we will have more wrinkles than usual to factor into our lineup strategies and decisions. For the first time this season, four teams will be like us, watching the Sunday action from the comforts of their homes. Two quarterbacks, […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups - Woody Marks, Kenneth Gainwell, Chris Rodriguez Jr.

During the fourth week of the NFL season, fantasy managers saw many running backs emerge as the top options in their receiving backfields. As a result, all three of these players will be highly sought after on the waiver wire These running backs took over the backfields for several reasons, including a decline in the […]

Week 4 Waiver Wire Stashes - Rashod Bateman, Parker Washington, Jalen Coker Fantasy Football Outlooks

The fluctuating week-to-week performances of the league's mostly unrostered wide receivers are a source of great interest to fantasy managers. Also, it's one of the great irritations for those who pick them up and slot them into lineups. But it's simply impossible to ignore that tempting performances and usage make players much more interesting to […]

Week 4 Waiver Wire Stashes - Isaiah Likely, Cole Kmet, Oronde Gadsden Fantasy Football Outlooks

The tight end position is one that many fantasy managers end up streaming more often than not. At a position that's so low-scoring, weekly volatility makes it essential to try to exploit the right matchups. Even later in the season, some TEs with season-long starting value remain on waivers, whether due to injury issues or […]

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 […]