Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups (QB, RB, WR, TE): Free Agent Adds Include Sam Darnold, Tua Tagovailoa, Jeremy McNichols, Devaughn Vele, Xavier Legette, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, and More

Welcome to our Week 13 fantasy football waiver wire pickups article for the 2024 season. The waiver wire continues to be a disappointment this season. If you're looking for someone to get excited about this week, like last week and the week before, be prepared to be let down.

I don't recall a season with so few injuries at the running back position. As fantasy managers, we've complained about the running back injuries in recent seasons, but the flip side, when there are no injuries, is a lifeless waiver wire. While we've had plenty of receiver injuries, backup receivers cannot earn the same value as a backup running back can walk into.

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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Parameters

A few rules before we get started. Every league is different. Different roster formats. Different roster sizes. That makes this one of the more challenging articles because every league’s waiver wire can look dramatically different.

Even what host site you use matters. ESPN has rankings that are different from those of Yahoo!, which have rankings that are different from those of CBS or NFL, and all of that impacts which players are drafted or not drafted. This year, we’ll be using ESPN’s roster percentages.

The vast majority of players use ESPN. It’s a simple numbers game. We’ll only identify quarterbacks and tight ends with a roster percentage of less than 55%. For running backs and receivers, that number will drop to 45%. We won’t be diving into defenses and kickers too much, but I’ll identify a few streamers to target at those positions each week with a roster percentage below 60%.

Each position will be arranged based on who you should prioritize first at that position. In an attempt to cater to leagues of all sizes, you will see many players listed at each position, but remember, they're arranged in the order in which you add them. Hopefully, this makes the article relevant to even those playing in deep 12-team leagues or 14-team leagues.

Quarterbacks - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire for Week 13

League-Winner

Anthony Richardson, Indianapolis Colts - 52.3% Rostered

Anthony Richardson didn't have a great game this past weekend, but it showed his fantasy potential again. He didn't for 175 yards. He didn't account for any touchdowns yet finished with 13.0 half-PPR PPG. He now has back-to-back games with ten rush attempts. He also has consecutive starts without a turnover. While his Week 12 point total was disappointing, there was a lot of points he and the Colts' pass-catchers left on the field.

Anthony Richardson today:

-Short TD dropped by AnDrew Ogletree
-Ashton Dulin fails to get both feet inbounds on deep dime down the sideline for 40+ yards
-Additional 30, 21, 21, and 7 yard gains nullified by penalty

— Ian Hartitz (@Ihartitz) November 24, 2024

The Colts play the Patriots in Week 13, allowing the 15th-most points to quarterbacks this season. He'll flirt with a top-12 ranking next week, but even if he's outside the top-12, his rushing ability gives him the potential to provide a top-five quarterback week, as he did in Week 11.

High-End QB2 Options with Weekly Top-10 Potential

Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams - 31.3% Rostered

Geno Smith, Seattle Seahawks - 55.2% Rostered

Geno Smith leads the league in pass attempts and yards per game. That alone makes Smith a quality quarterback to have on your bench. However, despite this, Smith has only played two games with more than one passing touchdown. The lack of scoring has held Smith's fantasy value back. If Smith and the Seattle passing offense can start finding the end zone at a higher rate, Smith could become a weekly fantasy value. Until that happens, he's a high-end QB2 with top-10 weekly upside.

Strong Bench and Streamer Options

Sam Darnold, Minnesota Vikings - 64.7% Rostered

Sam Darnold's six-point, three-interception outing against the Jaguars now looks like a long time ago. He now has back-to-back weeks of 21 or more points and gives him four outings of 19 or more points this season. Darnold also comes off four consecutive starts with 32 or more pass attempts, giving him plenty of volume.

He has a tough Week 13 outing against the Cardinals, but Week 14 has a great matchup against the Falcons. They've allowed the seventh-most points to quarterbacks this season. Darnold's matchup next week brings some shoot-out potential between the Vikings and Cardinals, which will give him streamer potential. Then he'll be a borderline QB1 in Week 14.

Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins - 60.2% Rostered

Tua Tagovailoa has been lights out the past two weeks, scoring 23.5 and 28.5 points in back-to-weeks. He has completed over 70% of his passes in all five games since he returned from his concussion. He's thrown 11 touchdowns to just one interception in his last five starts. Tagovailoa has been fantastic since returning, and we haven't seen Tyreek Hill have one of his vintage games yet. He has a tough matchup next week on the road against Green Bay.

🔥 The Dolphins are heating up 🔥

Where MIA ranks since Week 8:

EPA per Play: 1st
EPA per Drive: 2nd
EPA on DBs: 1st
Offensive TDs: 2nd

Where Tua ranks since Week 8:

Comp%: 1st
Pass Yards: 4th
Passing 1st Downs: 2nd
Passer Rating: 1st
11 TDs / 1 INTpic.twitter.com/h8HVm9v0qV https://t.co/UjWmdJxaUn

— The 33rd Team (@The33rdTeamFB) November 25, 2024

Then he'll go up against a fading New York Jets team and a Houston Texans defense, allowing the 10th-most points to opposing quarterbacks this season. He'll be ranked as a mid-QB2 in Week 13 but should be one of the better streamers in Weeks 14 and 15.

Jameis Winston, Cleveland Browns - 10.1% Rostered

Jameis Winston has been a bit boom-or-bust since becoming Cleveland's starter, but the upside is worth rostering. He scored 23.5 and 26.6 points in two of his four starts, 10.1 and 13.5 in his other two, and his 13.5-point performance came in a snowglobe kind of game this past Thursday night. He's not someone fantasy managers should want to start every week, but as a streamer or QB2, he's well-suited to fill that role.

JAMEIS WINSTON DIVES INTO THE ENDZONE IN THE SNOW ❄️ pic.twitter.com/ydVq1qdCu5

— NFL Fantasy Football (@NFLFantasy) November 22, 2024

Before his last game was played in a snowstorm, Winston had thrown 40 or more passes in all his first three starts. That passing volume will continue to give Winston QB2 value with top-12 upside on any given week. However, he's got a brutal three-week stretch against Denver, Pittsburgh, and Kansas City.

Drake Maye, New England Patriots - 21.2% Rostered

Since getting the start in Week 6, Drake Maye has averaged 16.7 PPG. He's scored over 11.5 or more points in each of his seven starts. He has scored 17.9 or more points in three of those seven games, topping out at 20.8. He's given fantasy managers a safe floor with a modest ceiling. He can score points on the ground, rushing for 24 or more yards in six of his seven starts. In Week 13, the Patriots play the Colts, who have given up the 13th-most points to quarterbacks this season at 18.8 PPG.

Other Players to Consider:

• Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars - 22.1% Rostered
• Russell Wilson, Pittsburgh Steelers - 49.7% Rostered
• Will Levis, Tennessee Titans - 3.9% Rostered
• Derek Carr, New Orleans Saints - 13.2% Rostered
• Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears - 36.8% Rostered
• Aaron Rodgers, New York Jets - 46.5% Rostered

Running Backs - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire for Week 13

RB3s

Alexander Mattison, Las Vegas Raiders - 50.3% Rostered

Alexander Mattison was ruled out this past weekend with an ankle injury. Fantasy managers will need to track his injury status. However, he has scored 7.0 or more half-PPR points in five of the six games since becoming the Raiders' No. 1 running back. Mattison is not winning any weeks. He's not scoring 20 or more points. What he is doing is consistently giving fantasy managers 7.0-15.0 points.

He's got a brutal matchup in Week 13 against the Chiefs, and we don't know his status before waivers run. However, before his injury, he was the clear No. 1 running back for the Raiders. Ameer Abdullah played well in his one-week audition, which could result in Mattison losing some of his PPR value. Still, the volume he had before his injury gives him appeal as a desperation, volume-based RB3.

Jeremy McNichols, Washington Commanders - 1.2% Rostered

Brian Robinson Jr. suffered an ankle injury on the game's first play. He tried playing with it but didn't play in the second half. Austin Ekeler also sustained a concussion and did not return to the game. If both players cannot play in Week 13, McNichols would become the lead back for the Commanders. Robinson's injury did not appear significant, but he's struggled with knee and hamstring injuries this season.

RB4s with High Contingency Value

Tyler Allgeier, Atlanta Falcons - 42.4% Rostered

The Falcons were on bye in Week 12, which has led to his rostered rate dropping. The Falcons have utilized Bijan Robinson more recently, like a true workhorse running back. He's still a good bet for 7-to-10 touches per game, giving him RB4 value most weeks. He makes for a better play when the Falcons are heavy favorites. He continues to be one of the best, if not the best, handcuff in fantasy football. He would be a top-20 weekly running back play if Robinson misses any time.

Tank Bigsby, Jacksonville Jaguars - 34.3% Rostered

Reports have indicated that Trevor Lawrence will return in Week 13, significantly boosting the offense. The team will use a committee approach between Bigsby and Travis Etienne. Fantasy managers should expect both backs to get 7-to-12 touches. Both players will likely find themselves ranked as RB3/4s. Fantasy managers won't feel confident starting either, but they both should get enough volume, where starting them is understandable if you're in a bad spot at running back.

If Etienne were to miss time, Bigsby's value would increase. There's a decent chance that Bigsby is the team's short-yardage and goal-line back, which would increase his scoring chances. If you're desperate for a starter at running back, Bigsby is a flex-level starter with upside if Etienne gets hurt.

Tyjae Spears, Tennessee Titans - 41.2% Rostered

Tyjae Spears missed Week 12 with a concussion, but assuming he returns in Week 13, he should return to having low-level RB4 value. Can Levis and the Tennessee offense begin to move the ball and score points, increasing the value of all its offensive players? Spears is a good bet for 7-to-10 touches when he's healthy. Spears is a desperate start at running back, but he's gotten just enough touches to be a viable start. He also has high contingency value if Tony Pollard misses any game.

Jerome Ford, Cleveland Browns - 33.1% Rostered

With any other quarterback, Jerome Ford might have RB4 value. He's Cleveland's pass-catching back, and considering their pass volume since Jameis Winston became the starter, there'd be a reason to be confident he could be good for 3-to-5 catches each game. Especially considering Cleveland's record, they often find themselves down on the scoreboard.

However, Winston doesn't dump the ball off. He's often targeting his pass-catchers down the field. That limits Ford's fantasy value. He has five catches in the past two weeks, which includes just one catch this past week. Cleveland plays Denver, Pittsburgh, and Kansas City over the next three weeks. The Browns will be underdogs in all three contests, so Ford is an okay start if you're genuinely desperate. He'll likely out-snap Nick Chubb in each contest, but it's unknown if he'll get enough opportunities to be fantasy-relevant.

Pure Handcuffs

Cam Akers, Minnesota Vikings - 22.0% Rostered

Cam Akers has done more than move ahead of Ty Chandler on the depth chart. He had started to carve out a weekly role. He had eight or more touches in three consecutive weeks, scoring over 5.0 half-PPR points in all three contests before failing to meet those marks this past weekend. He's flirting with RB4 standalone value, but he's not quite there yet. He has, however, solidified his role as the Aaron Jones backup for the Vikings. He has top-24 potential if Jones misses any time and would have 15 or more touches in any contest.

Jordan Mason, San Francisco 49ers - 46.4% Rostered

Jordan Mason is one of the higher-priority handcuffs to target. The 49ers lost again this weekend, dropping to 5-6 on the season. With San Francisco's season getting away from them and the injuries starting to pile up, they could eventually limit Christian McCaffrey's touches. In that scenario, Mason may begin to have RB4 value. If CMC were to get hurt again, or if they were to shut him down (that wouldn't happen until later in the season), every fantasy manager would want Mason on their team.

Roschon Johnson, Chicago Bears - 17.5% Rostered

Johnson is coming close to having RB4 value because of his role near the end zone. Whenever the Bears get inside the five-yard line, they have preferred to use Johnson over D'Andre Swift. He has six rushing touchdowns and has become a decent "anytime touchdown" bet each week. He still isn't getting enough work outside of the five-yard line to have standalone value, but he's Chicago's clear No. 2 back behind Swift.

Zach Charbonnet, Seattle Seahawks - 52.8% Rostered

Zach Charbonnet gets just 2-to-6 touches per game, which gives him no standalone value. However, he's one of the elite handcuffs. He averaged 20 touches per game in the two games Kenneth Walker missed earlier this season.

Trey Benson, Arizona Cardinals - 27.8% Rostered

After having eight and ten carries in their last two games, Benson's role took a slight step back. He finished with four carries and 18 yards, but his role and offensive involvement have been trending in the right direction in recent weeks. He still has no standalone value, but the team is clearly getting more comfortable with getting him touches. That bodes well for his contingency value if James Conner gets hurt and misses any games.

Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins - 5.7% Rostered

Jaylen Wright has moved ahead of Raheem Mostert. He has received 5-to-7 carries in four consecutive weeks. He has out-snapped and out-touched Mostert recently, proving he's the team's new No. 2 running back on the depth chart. He still has no standalone value, but if De'Von Achane misses time, he'd be the biggest beneficiary.

Ray Davis, Buffalo Bills - 12.3% Rostered

Ray Davis is getting around five touches per game, which isn't enough to give him any standalone value. He has flashed in his minimal touches and should be considered the heavy favorite to lead the Buffalo backfield if James Cook were to miss any games. In that scenario, Davis would be an RB2.

Ameer Abdullah, Las Vegas Raiders - 15.0% Rostered

Abdullah filled in admirably for Alexander Mattison and Zamir White, who were both out. He was Las Vegas's clear No. 1 running back, playing most of the snaps and handling most of the touches. He finished with eight carries for 28 yards. He also had six targets, five receptions, 37 yards, and a receiving score en route to 15.0 half-PPR points. If Mattison or White returns next week, his value will decrease, but he could continue to have PPR value.

Braelon Allen, New York Jets - 16.5% Rostered

Braelon Allen is Breece Hall's handcuff, and his fantasy value would spike if he were to miss any games. He holds no standalone value but would likely be an RB3 if Hall misses time. This offense is putrid, which would limit Allen's scoring opportunities.

Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams - 14.3% Rostered

Blake Corum has no standalone value but would become a top-2o running back if Kyren Williams gets hurt. He's another high-value handcuff. The Rams' offensive line is starting to get healthy, and now Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua are both back. The offense should be a high-scoring unit for the rest of the year.

Sean Tucker, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 1.6% Rostered

The Buccaneers are utilizing a two-man backfield committee between Bucky Irving and Rachaad White. While Sean Tucker's fantasy value wouldn't skyrocket like some of the other handcuffs on this list, he would become a low-level flex player if either player were to get hurt, giving him two outs instead of one.

Jonathon Brooks, Carolina Panthers - 52.7% Rostered

Jonathon Brooks only played five snaps in his first game action. While we can reasonably expect his role to increase, he's unlikely to have any standalone value without a Chuba Hubbard injury. Miles Sanders is currently on IR, which makes Brooks the undisputed No. 2 running back on the depth chart. Based on his first-game experience, fantasy managers shouldn't expect Brooks to carve out a committee role with Hubbard. He's best viewed as nothing more than a handcuff.

Devin Singletary, New York Giants - 52.6% Rostered

Tyrone Tracy Jr. has completely supplanted Devin Singletary as New York's starting running back. Singletary is nothing more than a handcuff, but he would return to RB2/3 value if Tracy misses time.

Kenneth Gainwell, Philadelphia Eagles - 2.1% Rostered

Kenneth Gainwell has operated as Philadelphia's backup running back throughout the year. Rookie Will Shipley has barely seen the field outside of special teams. If Saquon Barkley were to miss, it would likely be a committee approach between Gainwell and Shipley, but Gainwell appears as though he'd be No. 1 on the depth chart in that scenario. He's nothing more than a handcuff to Barkley.

Khalil Herbert, Cincinnati Bengals - 7.5% Rostered

Khalil Herbert was traded to the Bengals before the trade deadline after Zack Moss was put on IR. That makes him the handcuff to Chase Brown. Since he's so new to the team, he's unlikely to have any standalone value, especially with how well Brown is playing, but if he were to miss time, Cincinnati wouldn't have any other choice but to lean on Herbert.

Dameon Pierce, Houston Texans - 1.3% Rostered

He's been injured for most of the season, but given the depth chart behind Joe Mixon, Dameon Pierce would still be the most likely beneficiary if Mixon missed time. When he did earlier in the year, Cam Akers benefited, but with Akers now in Minnesota, it would be Pierce who gets the first shot.

Gus Edwards, Los Angeles Chargers - 23.5% Rostered

Edwards is back off of IR, and his return resulted in rookie Kimani Vidal returning to being a healthy inactive. The coaching staff prefers Edwards in that No. 2 role behind starter J.K. Dobbins. Based on this, we should expect Edwards to be the biggest beneficiary if Dobbins were hurt.

Antonio Gibson, New England Patriots - 17.7% Rostered

The Patriots aren't very good, but when Rhamondre Stevenson missed time earlier in the season, Antonio Gibson played most of the snaps and handled most of New England's backfield touches. If Stevenson were injured, Gibson would likely be considered a solid flex play in positive matchups.

Wide Receivers - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire for Week 13

WR3s

Jerry Jeudy, Cleveland Browns - 63.7% Rostered

Cedric Tillman, Cleveland Browns - 62.3% Rostered

If you're in a competitive league, neither of these players will be available, but you should check anyway. Both receivers should be rostered at far higher rates than they currently are. Since Jameis Winston took over, Jerry Jeudy is averaging 13.97 half-PPR PPG. He has scored 10.0 or more half-PPR points in all four contests and has a high of 23.2. He's averaging nine targets, six receptions, and 95 yards per game. He should be treated as a WR3 moving forward, who would get an uptick in value if Cedric Tillman is out next week.

Browns WRs ranks in expected PPR points per game with Jameis Winston

Jerry Jeudy: 7th
Cedric Tillman: 9th
Elijah Moore: 13th

— Jared Smola (@SmolaDS) November 19, 2024

Tillman left last week's game due to a concussion, but he had four targets and a 25% target share before he did. In the three games prior, Tillman had been averaging 16.0 half-PPR PPG. He had been averaging 9.3 targets, 5.3 receptions, and 73.6 yards per game. They are both WR3s moving, but fantasy managers must watch Tillman's injury status. He'll need to make it through the concussion protocol before he's able to return in Week 13.

WR4s and WR5s Who are Solid Bye-Week and Injury Replacements

Quentin Johnston, Los Angeles Chargers - 62.7% Rostered

Quentin Johnston's production is better than what his volume would otherwise indicate. He has just two games with more than five targets. Johnston has caught more than three catches in just two games this season. He's been over 50 receiving yards in just two games, and one of those, he had 51. His fantasy value is staying afloat with six touchdowns.

However, he catches a touchdown every 3.6 receptions. That's not sustainable, but with the Chargers' offense and Justin Herbert playing, fantasy managers should want a piece of this offense. Johnston is a full-time starter for the Chargers, and he's producing. He's not a must-start because of his lack of volume, but his touchdown upside and fantasy production requires a spot on fantasy benches. He's a quality bye-week or injury-replacement player.

Christian Watson, Green Bay Packers - 59.2% Rostered

From Weeks 6-11, Christian Watson had two games with 14.0 or more half-PPR points out of five. He also had three or more catches in four games. His production was trending up. He led the team in targets in Weeks 8 and 9, before leading the team in yards in Week 11, following their Week 10 bye. He would've had another decent fantasy outing this past weekend, but...

What a throw by Jordan Love 🎯pic.twitter.com/X3IPjSvFeE

— The 33rd Team (@The33rdTeamFB) November 24, 2024

Watson has struggled with catching the ball in the past. He's not consistent and can disappear at times. He isn't a true target-earner but a big play waiting to happen. He had 150 yards in Week 11 on just four catches. He dropped a walk-in 49-yard touchdown this past weekend. He's not a weekly starter, but his weekly upside makes him a quality player on your benches.

Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears - 61.1% Rostered

Since the team's Week 7 bye, Rome Odunze has 39 targets in five games. He has ten targets in back-to-back weeks. Despite that ample volume, he has just one game with more than 10.0 half-PPR points, but fantasy managers should expect the production to come as long as the volume remains high.

Rome Odunze consistent uptick in target share pic.twitter.com/naTbKFkZ0z

— Football Insights 📊 (@fball_insights) November 24, 2024

The Bears' offense has been better since the offensive coordinator change, and hopefully, that will lead to more fantasy scoring in recent weeks. The Bears have a brutal schedule the rest of the season, but that should keep the offense playing from behind. That'll keep the passing volume high, which is good for its pass-catchers.

Devaughn Vele, Denver Broncos - 1.5% Rostered

Devaughn Vele has been a productive player for the past three weeks. He's been a 70% or more snap player in all three weeks, cementing himself as a weekly starter for the Broncos. He has 18 targets, 14 receptions, and 185 yards in his past three games. He's averaging 10.5 half-PPR PPG during that stretch, scoring between 8.6 and 11.9 in all three games.

His targets have gone up each week for the past four weeks. The same is true for his receptions and receiving yards. He's a player on the rise and with Bo Nix's recent play, fantasy managers should want a piece of this Denver offense. Vele seems to cement himself as Nix's No. 2 target behind Courtland Sutton. Denver has one of the most fantasy-friendly playoff schedules, making him even more appealing.

Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers - 36.5% Rostered

Since Week 4, Xavier Legette has had three games with 11.0 or more half-PPR points in eight games. He left one of them in the first half. He has two other games with 9.8 and 7.6 half-PPR points. That gives him five quality outings in seven full games. His fantasy value appears more stable with Bryce Young playing like a competent quarterback since being re-inserted into the starting lineup.

Bryce Young connecting with Legette on the deep ball!

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— NFL (@NFL) November 24, 2024

In his last four games, Legette has scored more than 5.0 half-PPR points in every game. He's averaging 9.1 half-PPR PPG during that span. Legette has performed as a decent WR4. The Panthers play the Buccaneers next week, who have given up the seventh-most points to opposing receivers this year. He'll be a flex-level starter in Week 13.

Keon Coleman, Buffalo Bills - 53.2% Rostered

Keon Coleman missed Weeks 10 and 11. He was injured in Week 9 and left early, scoring only 4.6 half-PPR points. Buffalo was on a bye in Week 12, which has caused his rostered percentage to drop. He's unlikely to be available in competitive leagues, but he should be added if he is.

From Weeks 4-8, Coleman has averaged 5.4 targets, 3.2 receptions, and 64.2 yards per game en route to a 10.4 half-PPR PPG. Even more appealing is the fact that Coleman was getting better every week. In Weeks 7 and 8, his last two full games before leaving Week 9 early, he had 14 targets, nine receptions, 195 yards, one touchdown, and 30 total half-PPR points. He benefited from the absence of Amari Cooper, but Coleman should be valued as a weekly WR4 with upside moving forward.

DeMario Douglas, New England Patriots - 28.9% Rostered

DeMario Douglas isn't going to win fantasy managers any weeks. He doesn't have that kind of upside. He is, however, a consistent weekly producer. He now has scored 7.0 or more half-PPR points in four straight weeks. He is averaging 6.8 targets, 5.0 receptions, and 51.5 yards per game during this span. He is Drake Maye's No.1 target in the passing game. Douglas should be viewed as a WR4 who has a safe floor.

Romeo Doubs, Green Bay Packers - 52.7% Rostered

Romeo Doubs has played in 10 games this year. He left this past weekend's game early due to a concussion, which will be something that fantasy managers will need to keep an eye on moving forward. It's possible he will not be able to pass through concussion protocol before Week 13. However, in ten games this season, Doubs scored 7.0 half-PPR points or more in six. (Full disclosure: he only scored 6.9 this past weekend, and I'm counting it since he left early).

He's only scored double-digit half-PPR points twice this year, but he's been a decent bet for 6-to-10 half-PPR points most weeks. That production isn't what you want from one of your weekly starters, but for a bench player, you might only be starting during bye weeks; he's a quality player in that regard.

Elijah Moore, Cleveland Browns - 13.7% Rostered

Elijah Moore has two double-digit half-PPR point outings in Jameis Winston's four starts. He failed to reach double-digits this past weekend, but it was played in a second-half snowstorm. Before that game, he had eight or more targets in each of Winston's three starts before that.

Elijah Moore's average target depth

From Jameis Winston: 13.2 yards

From Not Jameis Winston: 5.4 yards

— Jared Smola (@SmolaDS) November 19, 2024

Winston has given Moore a higher weekly ceiling because of his utilization downfield. Before their Week 12 game, Cleveland had three straight games with 40 or more pass attempts, giving Moore and the Browns' pass-catchers plenty of weekly volume. They have a tough stretch of games coming up, but Moore has worked his way into being a WR4/5 weekly.

Rashod Bateman, Baltimore Ravens - 24.1% Rostered

Rashod Bateman hasn't ceded to Diontae Johnson since the trade. He's maintained his starting role as Baltimore's No. 2 receiver. While Bateman can be a bit boom-or-bust, he hasn't given fantasy managers five games of 9.0 half-PPR points or more. He has scored below 5.0 half-PPR points in five games this season.

Fantasy managers should target Bateman on weeks when Baltimore will be in a close game or against strong run defenses. He's done better in games where Baltimore has gotten into a high-scoring matchup. That could be the case in Week 13 against the Eagles and Week 17 against Houston.

Marquez Valdes-Scantling, New Orleans Saints - 15.6% Rostered

It's hard to know what to make of Marquez Valdes-Scantling. This season, he's struggled to find an NFL home. He seems to have a home now in New Orleans, but only after Chris Olave suffered another concussion and with Rashid Shaheed on IR. He has just seven targets in his past two games but has somehow turned that into 196 yards and three touchdowns.

The Saints are desperate for playmakers and pass-catchers. MVS is helping to fill that void right now, but MVS has long struggled with weekly consistency and the ability to earn targets. Fantasy managers shouldn't think he's a weekly starter based on two big plays, but with how devoid the Saints' offense is of playmakers, he's worth stashing right now.

Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Tennessee Titans - 7.1% Rostered

Nick Westbrook-Ikhine has scored 7.4 or more half-PPR points in six out of his last seven games. That includes four games with more than 10.5 half-PPR points. A lot of that production has come via touchdowns. He has just two games with three or more catches, but he has found the end zone in six out of his last seven games. He's not going to keep scoring touchdowns at this rate, but Westbrook-Ikhine is proving himself to be a valuable contributor for the Tennessee offense.

Nick Westbrook-Ikhine now has 6 receiving touchdowns which ties him for fourth this season.

He has them all since Week 6, and is only behind Ja'Marr Chase and Amon-Ra St. Brown in that time (both 7).

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— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) November 24, 2024

Alec Pierce, Indianapolis Colts - 15.2% Rostered & Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts - 7.1% Rostered

This past weekend, Josh Downs injured his shoulder and could not return to the game. If he's unable to play in Week 13, both Alec Pierce and Adonai Mitchell would see their fantasy value increase. Michael Pittman has struggled with a back injury throughout the year and has not played like we've been accustomed to. With Pittman seemingly less than 100% and Downs potentially out for Week 13, both of these players could provide fantasy value in Week 13.

Ricky Pearsall, San Francisco 49ers - 28.3% Rostered

Ricky Pearsall is the 49ers' No. 3 receiver. Deebo Samuel hasn't played great this season, which could provide more opportunity for the secondary playmakers in this offense. That hasn't meant anything for Pearsall the past two weeks. However, Brock Purdy wasn't active this past weekend, and everyone except George Kittle suffered.

Schefter: 49ers believe Brock Purdy (right shoulder) "should be able to" return for Week 13.

— Underdog NFL (@Underdog__NFL) November 24, 2024

Pearsall is a boom-or-bust player who plays on one of the better offenses in the NFL. This is based on the assumption that Purdy should return next week. As long as Purdy returns, it's worth stashing Pearsall.

Others to Consider (Deep-Bench Options):

• Jalen Coker, Carolina Panthers - 2.9% Rostered
• Kayshon Boutte, New England Patriots - 5.3% Rostered
• Dontayvion Wicks, Green Bay Packers - 9.6% Rostered
• Joshua Palmer, Los Angeles Chargers - 9.8% Rostered
• Noah Brown, Washington Commanders - 10.3% Rostered
• Michael Wilson, Arizona Cardinals - 10.3% Rostered
• Jalen McMillan, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 14.6% Rostered
• Demarcus Robinson, Los Angeles Rams - 15.5% Rostered
• Ja'Lynn Polk, New England Patriots - 6.0% Rostered
• Adam Thielen, Carolina Panthers - 27.4% Rostered
• Calvin Austin III, Pittsburgh Steelers - 1.3% Rostered
• Parker Washington, Jacksonville Jaguars - 1.0% Rostered
• John Metchie III, Houston Texans - 1.0% Rostered

Tight Ends - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire for Week 13

Must-Add Tight End

Taysom Hill, New Orleans Saints - 53.2% Rostered

Taysom Hill will be ranked as a top-eight tight end when the Saints return to action in Week 13 by every ranking system. He'll find himself in the top five of several of those rankings. He has the potential and the utilization finish as a top-five tight end for the rest of the season. Given how the Saints are currently using him, there are not many tight ends you'd choose to have on your roster over Hill.

Taysom Hill ran 18/30 routes (60%) & caught 8/50 on 10 targets.

Hell yeah – legit TE1 usage!

Oh & by the way he also had another 7 rushing attempts for 138 yards & 3 TD’s.

& 2 passing attempts too…

— David J. Gautieri (@GuruFantasyWrld) November 18, 2024

The Saints may be on a bye in Week 12, but Hill is a must-add. He has the potential to be a league-winner. The Saints are void of many playmakers on offense, but Hill has established himself as one of those players. Unlike in years past, when he was used as a jack of all trades, he had legitimate tight end utilization this past weekend. He still finished with two pass attempts and seven rushes, but he also had a 60% route participation and 10 (!!!) targets.

Will Dissly, Los Angeles Chargers - 34.9% Rostered

Since the team's Week 5 bye, Will Dissly has 37 targets; just over six per game. He has become a focal point of the Chargers' offense. In his last six games, Dissly has two with more than 80 yards. The utilization has been fantastic. He's got another great matchup tonight and should continue his fantasy production against the Ravens.

Jonnu Smith, Miami Dolphins - 58.6% Rostered

Jonnu Smith has averaged 12.7 half-PPR PPG over his last seven games. During that span, he has six games with 45 or more yards. He also has five games with five or more receptions and six games with six or more targets. He's become a focal part of the offense.

Jonnu Smith now tied for fourth in terms of receiving touchdowns by a tight end (4) and sixth in PPR fantasy points at the position.

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— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) November 24, 2024

He's been playing as well as any tight end recently and has worked his way into near must-start status.

TE2 with Upside

Tucker Kraft, Green Bay Packers - 62.6% Rostered

With the Packers' many pass-catchers, Tucker Kraft and fantasy managers will have to be okay with some dud weeks. He has six games with fewer than 6.0 half-PPR points. However, he also has five games with 9.5 or more half-PPR points. That includes one 15.3-point and outing another 22.8-point outing.

It didn't matter which team you played for on this TD, Tucker Kraft will run you over 😅 pic.twitter.com/Lm1ey0cNa7

— NFL (@NFL) November 24, 2024

He doesn't have the same kind of floor that other tight ends might have, but his weekly ceiling is as high as anyone's.

Zach Ertz, Washington Commanders - 67.0% Rostered

Ertz is the opposite of Kraft. Washington doesn't have many options in the passing game. That gives Ertz strong weekly volume. He has eight games with five or more targets. That gives him a safe weekly floor. However, since he offers so little after the catch, his upside is also capped.

Commanders targets in their last 4 games:

Noah Brown - 27
Zach Ertz - 24
Terry McLaurin - 17 😕
Austin Ekeler - 17

— Mike Clay (@MikeClayNFL) November 25, 2024

Ertz has five games under 6.0 half-PPR points. He has four games between 11.2 and 15.7 half-PPR points.

Others to Consider:

• Cole Kmet, Chicago Bears - 38.2% Rostered
• Pat Freiermuth, Pittsburgh Steelers - 43.2% Rostered
• Dalton Schultz, Houston Texans - 46.4% Rostered

Team Defenses (D/ST) - Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 13

• Buffalo Bills - 40.5% Rostered (vs San Francisco 49ers) - *Only if Brock Purdy is Inactive*
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 34.6% Rostered (at Carolina Panthers)
• Dallas Cowboys - 24.3% Rostered (vs New York Giants)
• Los Angeles Chargers - 43.5% Rostered (at Atlanta Falcons)
• Green Bay Packers - 33.0% Rostered (vs Miami Dolphins)
• Seattle Seahawks - 10.3% Rostered (vs New York Jets)
• New York Giants - 5.5% Rostered (at Dallas Cowboys)
• Washington Commanders - 46.5% Rostered (vs Tennessee Titans)

Kickers - Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 13

• Austin Seibert, Washington Commanders - 60.7% Rostered (vs Tennessee Titans)
• Younghoe Koo, Atlanta Falcons - 47.7% Rostered (vs Los Angeles Chargers)
• Evan McPherson, Cincinnati Bengals - 45.4% Rostered (vs Pittsburgh Steelers)
• Jason Sanders, Miami Dolphins -42.7% Rostered (at Green Bay Packers)
• Jake Moody, San Francisco 49ers - 41.9% Rostered (at Buffalo Bills) *Only if Brock Purdy is Active*
• Tyler Bass, Buffalo Bills - 29.1% Rostered (vs San Francisco 49ers)

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