Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups (QB, RB, WR, TE): Free Agent Adds Include Caleb Williams, Tua Tagovailoa, Jordan Mason, Jeremy McNichols, Devaughn Vele, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Parker Washington, and Xavier Legette

Welcome to our Week 14 fantasy football waiver wire pickups article for the 2024 season. At this point of the season, fantasy managers should be looking into their playoff lineups, Week 15-17. You should be identifying where your weaknesses are. This is especially true for your defense and the positions where you do not have weekly starters.

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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 14

League Winner / Must Add

Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears - 37.0% Rostered

Caleb Williams is absolutely balling out since Thomas Brown took over as the playcaller. Over the last three weeks, he's averaging 23.1 PPG. That includes games against three straight divisional matchups against Green Bay, Minnesota, and Detroit. That was a brutal three-game stretch, and Williams came through in flying colors. His 23.1 PPG average included one game against the Packers, where he didn't throw a touchdown. Williams still finished with 16.24 points, which illuminates how good he's been the past two games.

Stat Of The Day📊:

In the 3 starts since Shane Waldron has been OUT as the OC, Caleb Williams is averaging:

275 passing yards
47 rushing yards
22 FPPG

With 5 total passing TDs!

Top-8 Dynasty QB⁉️ pic.twitter.com/ufwkPm92iN

— PlayerProfiler (@rotounderworld) November 30, 2024

His per-game stats over the past three games would result in a 4,686 yards and a 28-touchdown season. He's averaging 39 pass attempts per game, giving him significantly more volume than before. His 23.1 PPG over the past three weeks would rank second among all quarterbacks for the 2024 season. Williams has turned into a must-add for almost any fantasy roster. He can be a legit league-winner over the season's final four weeks.

High-End QB2 Options with Weekly Top-10 Potential

Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins - 61.9% Rostered

Tua Tagovailoa is balling out. There's no way around it. Over the past three weeks, he's averaging 25.7 PPG. He's scored over 23 points in all three contests. Two of those games were at home against the Raiders and Patriots, two contests he should dominate, but his last game was a road game in Green Bay. There's a narrative that Tagovailoa cannot play in the cold. In Green Bay on Thanksgiving night, the weather was freezing. The wind chill was below 15 degrees for parts of that game.

Tua Tagovailoa over his last 4 games:

77% comp rate
7.9 yards per attempt
10 TDs
1 INT

— Jared Smola (@SmolaDS) November 25, 2024

While Miami didn't win, Tagovailoa played great. Sure, he missed a throw or two, but who doesn't? He still completed 37-of-46 attempts, with a completion percentage over 80.0%. He had 365 yards and two touchdowns. He has no imposing game left on the schedule and can be viewed as a quality streamer for the next four weeks. With the way he's playing and the way Miami's offense is clicking, he should be a priority for most teams.

Anthony Richardson, Indianapolis Colts - 57.0% Rostered

Since his benching, Anthony Richardson has come back and played somewhat like the player fantasy managers thought they were getting when they drafted him so high this offseason. He'll continue being a bit boom or bust, but Richardson can provide ceiling outcomes that can flip weeks. He's played three games since his benching and scored over 21 points twice but fewer than 13 in the other contest. Richardson is averaging 20.74 PPG, a number fantasy managers could be more than happy with.

Anthony Richardson overcame two brutal drops on long dimes during the final drive to throw a 4th-and-game TD and then scored the game-winning two-point conversion by being bigger and stronger than anyone on the field. Great day to be great.

— Ian Hartitz (@Ihartitz) December 1, 2024

However, he's unlikely to be as consistent as other top-12 quarterbacks. Richardson has had games with 10, 10, and nine rushing attempts. His ability to score points on the ground raises his floor but also increases his ceiling. He's averaging 47 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown since he's returned as the starter. The Colts are on bye in Week 14 and have a brutal matchup in Week 15 against Denver, but has two incredibly favorable matchups against the Titans and Giants during the heart of the fantasy playoffs.

Strong Bench and Streamer Options

Sam Darnold, Minnesota Vikings - 65.7% Rostered

Sam Darnold doesn't have the elite ceiling others have, but he's been incredibly consistent this season. He's scored over 18 points in eight out of 12 games and above 14 in ten out of 12 contests. That kind of consistency is very appealing as a team's QB2. Darnold has laid two duds where he scored less than seven points, but considering how well he's played in the other contests, I'm okay with largely ignoring these two outliers. He has now scored over 19 points in three straight weeks and has rebounded well after a 6.4-point outing against Jacksonville.

Darnold's next four games could very well be of the shoot-out variety. His next game will be against the Falcons, followed by the Bears at home, the Seahawks, and the Packers at home. All four games should boast an implied point total of more than 46 points.

Geno Smith, Seattle Seahawks - 53.4% Rostered

We keep waiting for the touchdown regression to hit for Geno Smith, and it doesn't happen each week. It's hard to think that it does at this point of the season. At the very least, it's hard to bank on it now. Smith has just two games with two or more touchdown passes despite being second in the league in pass attempts per game. He hasn't scored 23 points in a game, so Smith has a limited ceiling. However, he has scored 17 or more in six out of 12 games. He scored between 11 and 16 points in five out of the remaining six, leaving him with just one single-digit outing of eight.

He finishes the year against the Seahawks, Packers, Vikings, and Bears. Three teams (Seattle, Green Bay, and Chicago) have been tough on opposing quarterbacks this season, which will keep him very much on the QB2 radar. However, his Week 16 game against Minnesota will make him an ideal streamer. On the plus side, all four games have the potential to be high-scoring contests.

Jameis Winston, Cleveland Browns - 9.4% Rostered

Jameis Winston has been a bit hit or miss since becoming the starter for Cleveland. However, to be fair, he played his fourth start against the Steelers in a snowstorm that likely hurt his scoring. Before that contest, Winston had three straight games with 40 or more pass attempts, and that resulted in him scoring 20 or more points in two of those games.

Winston has had excellent passing volume, and that alone should keep him on fantasy radars. While he shouldn't be treated as a weekly starter, his high passing volume makes him an ideal QB2 and someone to target as a streamer in favorable matchups. The problem is there aren't many of those left on the schedule. He plays Denver tonight, followed by Pittsburgh, Kansas City, Cincinnati, and Miami.

Kirk Cousins, Atlanta Falcons - 64.0% Rostered 

Kirk Cousins has done very little -- borderline nothing -- to deserve a spot in this article. He's been held to less than 11 points in three straight games. He's been held to fewer than 13 points in eight out of 12 games. That includes five, where he didn't even score double-digits. He scored 63 points in two games against Tampa Bay, which consists of 40% of his overall points. So, what's he doing here?

Well, he has an amazing schedule down the stretch. That starts next week against the Vikings and continues against the Raiders, Giants, and Commanders. It'll be hard to start him until he shows us something but given how appealing his schedule is, stashing him on your bench to see if he comes alive down the stretch could be worthwhile.

Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams - 38.9% Rostered

Other Players to Consider:

• Drake Maye, New England Patriots - 19.0% Rostered
• Russell Wilson, Pittsburgh Steelers - 43.3% Rostered
• Will Levis, Tennessee Titans - 4.7% Rostered
• Derek Carr, New Orleans Saints - 15.6% Rostered
• Aaron Rodgers, New York Jets - 43.9% Rostered

Running Backs - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire for Week 14

League Winner / Must Add

Jordan Mason, San Francisco 49ers - 41.7% Rostered

Christian McCaffrey suffered a non-contact knee injury in last night's game. There's limited information about the injury now, but Jordan Mason needs to be added to all leagues and fantasy managers should be aggressive about adding him. Mason averaged 13.7 half-PPR in his first seven starts when McCaffrey was inactive at the start of the season.

RB3s

Gus Edwards, Los Angeles Chargers - 52.6% Rostered

With J.K. Dobbins on IR for the next three weeks, Gus Edwards has the opportunity to provide RB3 value for fantasy managers. That didn't come to fruition this past weekend, but he still seems like the best bet to provide weekly value. He led the Los Angeles backfield in snaps, carries, and routes run. However, it was a bit more of a split than fantasy managers would have liked.

#Chargers Week 13 RB Usage with no J.K Dobbins

- Gus Edwards: 52% snaps, 6 carries, 10 routes, 1 target (33 yds)
- Kimani Vidal: 26% snaps, 4 carries, 0 targets (20 yds)
- Hassan Haskins: 13% snaps, 1 carry, 0 targets (0 yds)

— Michael F. Florio (@MichaelFFlorio) December 1, 2024

The Chargers' offense sputtered most of the day despite a good matchup against the Falcons. He finished with just 3.8 half-PPR points. The matchup next week won't be nearly as favorable. The Chiefs have been the stingiest defense to opposing fantasy running backs this season. However, it should be a high-scoring affair, which gives him a decent chance of finding the end zone. He should be viewed as a touchdown-dependent RB3 until Dobbins returns.

Alexander Mattison, Las Vegas Raiders - 46.9% Rostered

Alexander Mattison has now missed the past two weeks with an ankle injury. Fantasy managers will need to track his injury status going into Week 14. 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 Mattison's absence and has likely earned a bigger role in the passing game, but Mattison will likely regain his early-down and goal-line role once he's healthy. Assuming he does that, he should be treated as a volume-dependent RB3.

Jeremy McNichols, Washington Commanders - 10.7% Rostered

Austin Ekeler is on IR, and Washington has a bye in Week 14, so his season for fantasy football is over. He's not eligible to return until Week 18. Brian Robinson Jr. played 36 snaps through the first three quarters, and Jeremy McNichols had 21. The final snap count looks deceiving because they blew out the Titans. He finished with six carries and 23 yards. Ekeler had operated as the team's pass-catching back, and McNichols could fill that role. Robinson has also struggled with injuries this season. If he were to get hurt and miss time, McNichols would be the biggest beneficiary, vaulting to RB2/3 status.

RB4s with High Contingency Value

Tyler Allgeier, Atlanta Falcons - 41.4% Rostered

Tyler Allgeier has seven or more touches in eight out of 12 games. He has scored 5.0 or more half-PPR points in six games. That volume keeps him on the RB4 level, which fantasy managers can use in their starting lineups if they're desperate. The primary reason fantasy managers should roster Allgeier is for his contingency value in the event Bijan Robinson misses any games. However, as the season inches on, handcuffs are losing their value, as there are fewer weeks for those injuries to happen and for the handcuffs to benefit from. Allgeier is one of the favorable handcuffs and should continue to be rostered for his contingent upside.

Tank Bigsby, Jacksonville Jaguars - 32.4% Rostered

Tank Bigsby has eight or more touches in eight out of 11 games this season. Like Allgeier, it's enough to make him a desperate RB4 start. However, with the injury to Trevor Lawrence, which could end his season, Bigsby's fantasy value takes a hit. While he's working in a committee with Travis Etienne Jr., he needs to find the end zone for him to provide an RB2 week, and those odds with Lawrence's injury decrease significantly.

If Etienne were to miss time, Bigsby still has RB2/3 upside, but if Lawrence misses the rest of the season, even Bigsby's contingency value is reasonably low. While Bigsby has more standalone value than every running back in the "pure handcuff" section below, the ones on good offenses have a higher contingency value than Bigsby. So, if you're looking to roster a pure handcuff with high contingency value and do not require a running back, you can start in a pinch, avoid Bigsby, and target someone like Cam Akers.

Jerome Ford, Cleveland Browns - 31.1% Rostered

Since Nick Chubb has returned from his knee injury, Jerome Ford has operated as the team's primary pass-catching back. He had four catches in Week 11, but a snowstorm in Week 12 led Jameis Winston to attempt 14 fewer passes than in any of his starts this season. That negatively impacted Ford's fantasy output, and he finished with just one catch.

Ford is a low-level RB4 start and should only be put into starting lineups in desperation mode and when the Browns are underdogs. If Chubb were to suffer an injury and miss any games, Ford would catapult to being ranked as an RB2/3. Other pure handcuffs offer higher contingency value but less week-to-week value, so identify the player you want to add. If you don't need a starter, bypass Ford and target someone like Cam Akers, Jordan Mason, Zach Charbonnet, or Trey Benson.

Ameer Abdullah, Las Vegas Raiders - 20.3% Rostered

Ameer Abdullah has scored 15.0 and 6.3 half-PPR points in the past two weeks, with Zamir White and Alexander Mattison inactive. However, he's been relatively inefficient in rushing the ball, but he has been impressive in catching the ball. Fantasy managers can assume that once Mattison returns, it'll be a committee of sorts. Abdullah will likely continue operating as the team's third-down and pass-catching back, while Mattison works as the early-down and short-yardage back.

That'll give Abdullah some weekly value, but it'll be minimal. If White and Mattison are out again, though, he will make a decent desperation RB3 play, so while he's higher on this list, be sure to know what kind of player you're looking for. His upside and weekly ceiling aren't very high, so avoid Abdullah if you're looking for a high-upside option.

Pure Handcuffs

Cam Akers, Minnesota Vikings - 18.7% Rostered

Cam Akers' snap share was higher than usual due to Aaron Jones being benched after two fumbles in the first quarter. While the snaps and carries may look like this backfield is moving toward a committee, that isn't necessarily the case. Akers should continue to be viewed as a strict handcuff. However, Jones has struggled with hip/hamstring injuries throughout the year and is an older back. The Minnesota offense is a high-powered one, so if Jones were to miss time, Akers would be ranked as an RB2

Zach Charbonnet, Seattle Seahawks - 50.8% 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.

Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams - 14.1% Rostered

Blake Corum got the first five carries of the game on Sunday, but that was likely a consequence of Kyren Williams' recent fumbling issues. Following that, Williams dominated the snap count and was more efficient than he's been this season. Corum continues to have no standalone value but is one of the most elite handcuffs in fantasy football.

Tyjae Spears, Tennessee Titans - 40.5% Rostered

Going into the season, it was expected that Tyjae Spears and Tony Pollard would form a committee, but that hasn't been the case. Pollard has been more effective, but Spears has also struggled with injuries. At this time, Spears is nothing more than Pollard's handcuff. In weeks where Spears missed, Pollard was a clear workhorse and we should expect that if Pollard were to get hurt.

Trey Benson, Arizona Cardinals - 24.2% Rostered

Trey Benson had 21 touches in the two games before their Week 11 bye but has had just seven touches in the past two games. The team continues to utilize Emari Demercado in a pass-catching role, which would likely continue if James Conner missed time. Benson's value seemed to move in the right direction before the bye, but the momentum has stalled. He's still an ideal handcuff to target, but with Demercado operating as the team's pass-catching back, Benson would likely be ranked as an RB2/3 if Conner were to miss time.

Ray Davis, Buffalo Bills - 11.2% 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.

Braelon Allen, New York Jets - 22.0% Rostered

Earlier this past week, it was reported that Breece Hall was questionable. He ended up playing in a more limited role than we've been accustomed to. That, unfortunately, didn't lead to a bigger role for Braelon Allen. Fifth-round rookie Isaiah Davis got more involved, seeing 12 snaps to Allen's 19. Allen should still be considered Hall's handcuff, but Davis's involvement this past weekend lowers Allen's contingency value.

Roschon Johnson, Chicago Bears - 15.4% Rostered

Roschon Johnson left the team's Week 13 game against the Lions early due to a concussion. He finished without a touch. Since they played on Thanksgiving, Johnson will have a little extra time to get cleared for their Week 14 game. Johnson isn't getting enough weekly volume to be considered an RB4, but Chicago has begun to utilize him frequently around the end zone. That led to back-to-back weeks with a touchdown before his early exit this past weekend.

Johnson should still be viewed as the primary handcuff to D'Andre Swift, where almost all of his value currently lies in his contingency value if Swift misses time. The Bears' offense is clicking lately, raising the floor and ceiling for all of Chicago's primary offensive players.

Kimani Vidal, Los Angeles Chargers - 9.3% Rostered

J.K. Dobbins is on IR for the next three weeks, which moves Kimani Vidal up the depth chart and into the No. 2 spot behind Gus Edwards. The Chargers' running game was ineffective in the team's first game without Dobbins. Edwards had 32 yards on six carries. Vidal had 20 on four carries. Edwards has been ineffective all year. It's possible that Vidal could earn more work moving forward. He's worth stashing since it's possible Dobbins won't return during the fantasy football playoffs.

Jaylen Wright, Miami Dolphins - 5.5% Rostered

From Weeks 10-12, it appeared that Jaylen Wright had moved ahead of Raheem Mostert on the depth chart. He out-snapped and out-touched Mostert. This past week against the Packers, though, Mostert had five carries, and Wright didn't record a single touch. Mostert has been ineffective all year, so he can still be ignored. Wright is still the better stash. If De'Von Achane were to miss time, betting on Wright should still be the preferred option.

Devin Singletary, New York Giants - 51.7% 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 any games, 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.

Justice Hill, Baltimore Ravens - 26.0% Rostered

Justice Hill has operated as Baltimore's change-of-pace and pass-catching back. In certain matchups, he's been able to provide fantasy value, but he's best viewed as Derrick Henry's handcuff. While Baltimore wouldn't use Hill as they do Henry (obviously), Hill would still likely be the biggest beneficiary if Henry were to miss any time.

Khalil Herbert, Cincinnati Bengals - 6.3% 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. He doesn't 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 - 1.2% 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.

Audric Estime, Denver Broncos - 17.8% Rostered

This backfield has been somewhat challenging to figure out. One week, it was Javonte Williams. The next, it was Audric Estime, and just when we thought there might be a changing of the guard, Denver went back to Williams. He should still be considered the team's primary handcuff to Williams, but his contingency value is minimal. Williams has had an excellent role and has been lackluster for fantasy managers.

Antonio Gibson, New England Patriots - 17.0% 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 14

WR3s

Cedric Tillman, Cleveland Browns - 50.7% Rostered

If you're in a competitive league, Cedric Tillman is unlikely to be available, but you should check anyway. Tillman will miss this week's game with a concussion he suffered the week before. Before leaving, he had four targets and a 25% target share. 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. He's a WR3 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 14.

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

Christian Watson, Green Bay Packers - 58.7% Rostered

Romeo Doubs was still in concussion protocol as of yesterday. If he's out again, Christian Watson's would be a better play in Week 14. Since their Week 5 bye, Watson has scored 6.0 half-PPR points in five out of seven games. That includes two outings where he finished with 14.3 and 17.0 half-PPR points. He's been incredibly productive on the targets he's received.

He's 22nd in yards per route run (2.32), seventh in yards per target (11.3), and third in yards per reception (19.3). Watson is a boom-or-bust WR4, but as far as bench receivers go, Watson is an ideal target because of his weekly upside. With Jordan Love, an elite Green Bay offense, and Watson's utilization down the field and in the end zone, he has 20-to-25 fantasy point upside.

Devaughn Vele, Denver Broncos - 5.8% 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. Hopefully, Vele can continue his productivity in Monday Night's game against the Browns.

Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears - 61.2% Rostered

Over the past three games, Caleb Williams has been balling out. He's been averaging 39 pass attempts per game and 276 yards. For Rome Odunze, he has six consecutive games with six or more targets. He has just one game with double-digit points, but with the improvement in Williams' play and Chicago's offense, Odunze's time is coming. Before Week 13, Odunze had back-to-back weeks with ten targets. While the production hasn't been there yet, Williams' recent surge in performance should have fantasy managers feeling optimistic about all of Chicago's big three receivers.

Keon Coleman, Buffalo Bills - 53.1% Rostered

Keon Coleman missed Weeks 10 and 11. They had their bye in Week 12, but it wasn't enough time for him to return to the field this past weekend. However, since he wasn't placed on IR, we should expect him back in Week 14. 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.

Marquez Valdes-Scantling, New Orleans Saints - 22.1% Rostered

Marquez Valdes-Scantling now has touchdowns in three consecutive games, which coincides with three games with at least 10.0 or more half-PPR points. Eventually, the touchdowns will stop because he's only earning 3-to-4 targets per week. Still, this New Orleans' offense is desperate for playmakers, and right now, outside of Alvin Kamara, MVS may be the best pass-catcher they have. The Saints have two favorable matchups coming up against the Giants and Commanders. He'll have a great shot to keep the big plays and touchdowns coming.

Xavier Legette, Carolina Panthers - 35.8% Rostered

Over Xavier Legette's last five games, he's averaging 8.74 half-PPR PPG. He's scored 7.3 or more half-PPR points in four of those five contests. He doesn't have a game with more than 11.9 half-PPR points during that span. While he doesn't have a high ceiling, Legette has been a consistent weekly performer. Bryce Young has been playing much better lately, and it's helped this entire offense.

During this five-game stretch, Legette has logged six or more targets in four of them. He's also recorded four receptions in all but one (three receptions). He hasn't been exciting, but he has been consistent and solid. Not great. Not bad, but solid. If you're struggling with injuries and just need someone who won't bust in your flex, Legette is a great choice.

Elijah Moore, Cleveland Browns - 12.7% 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. Hopefully, he can continue performing in Monday Night's contest against the Broncos.

Rashod Bateman, Baltimore Ravens - 25.5% Rostered

Rashod Bateman hurt his knee in Week 13 against the Eagles and couldn't finish the game. He wasn't targeted before leaving and was ruled out fairly quickly, which is always a concern. Due to that, fantasy managers should tread carefully when targeting Bateman this week if you're looking for a starter.

Rashod Bateman Done For Remainder Of Week 13https://t.co/lc3DI86oD3

— RotoBaller NFL (@RotoBallerNFL) December 1, 2024

However, he's been a quality fantasy receiver this season. He had five double-digit performances in 12 games (not counting Week 13) and a sixth contest with 9.1 half-PPR points. Someone scoring 9.0 or more half-PPR points 50% of the time for a bench receiver can be a valuable asset. That's what Bateman had been doing. However, the injury complicates things and will be something fantasy managers must pay attention to this week.

DeMario Douglas, New England Patriots - 28.5% 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. Before Week 13, he had scored 7.0 or more half-PPR points in four straight weeks. He floundered a bit this past weekend, only scoring 4.0 half-PPR points, but he should continue to be viewed as Drake Maye's No. 1 pass-catcher. He should be viewed as a lesser version of Xavier Legette. The ceiling is limited and it may be borderline nonexistent for Douglas, but he should often provide fantasy managers with 5.0-to-12.0 half-PPR points.

Romeo Doubs, Green Bay Packers - 47.5% Rostered

Romeo Doubs has played in 10 games this year. He left Week 12's game early due to a concussion and was ruled out for Week 13. He was still in concussion protocol as of yesterday. 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).

Romeo Doubs practiced today but remains in the concussion protocol, LaFleur says.

— Bill Huber (@BillHuberNFL) December 1, 2024

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 or due to injuries; he's a quality player in that regard.

Parker Washington, Jacksonville Jaguars - 1.0% Rostered

Gabe Davis's season could be over, and Christian Kirk's is over. Jacksonville's defense is terrible, likely resulting in many pass-heavy game scripts for their offense. This past weekend, Parker Washington finished second in snaps and routes among Jacksonville receivers to only Brian Thomas Jr. Washington finished with 11 targets, which paced the team.

He finished with six receptions, 103 yards, and one touchdown en route to 21.3 half-PPR points. While Trevor Lawrence's season might also be over, backup Mac Jones may not be as willing to push the ball downfield as Lawrence was. That could result in Washington becoming a safety blanket of sorts for Jones. He likely slots in as Jacksonville's No. 3 pass-catcher behind Thomas and Evan Engram for the rest of the season.

Diontae Johnson, Baltimore Ravens - 53.4% Rostered

Diontae Johnson has done absolutely nothing since being traded to the Ravens. He played zero snaps this past weekend despite Bateman's injury. However, if Bateman is ruled out this week or the injury appears more serious, Johnson could be worth stashing in the hopes that his role and playing time expands. However, based on how his time with Baltimore has gone, fantasy managers shouldn't expect him in a full-time role. He'll likely be in a committee with Nelson Agholor.

Others to Consider (Deep-Bench Options):

• Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Tennessee Titans - 19.4% Rostered
• Quentin Johnston, Los Angeles Chargers - 59.3% Rostered
• Ricky Pearsall, San Francisco 49ers - 21.1% Rostered
• Adam Thielen, Carolina Panthers - 27.2% Rostered
• Brandin Cooks, Dallas Cowboys - 7.9% Rostered
• Wan'Dale Robinson, New York Giants - 49.3% Rostered
• Jalen Coker, Carolina Panthers - 2.3% Rostered
• Kayshon Boutte, New England Patriots - 4.6% Rostered
• Dontayvion Wicks, Green Bay Packers - 9.9% Rostered
• Joshua Palmer, Los Angeles Chargers - 9.8% Rostered
• Noah Brown, Washington Commanders - 10.3% Rostered
• Adonai Mitchell, Indianapolis Colts - 8.2% Rostered
• Michael Wilson, Arizona Cardinals - 10.3% Rostered
• Jalen McMillan, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 12.2% Rostered
• Demarcus Robinson, Los Angeles Rams - 14.6% Rostered
• Ja'Lynn Polk, New England Patriots - 5.8% Rostered
• Calvin Austin III, Pittsburgh Steelers - 1.5% Rostered
• John Metchie III, Houston Texans - 1.0% Rostered

Tight Ends - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire for Week 14

Must-Add Tight End

Jonnu Smith, Miami Dolphins - 69.2% Rostered

Over the past three weeks, Jonnu Smith is averaging 20.2 half-PPR PPG. He's averaging ten targets, 8.3 receptions, and 100.3 yards per game. He's become Tagovailoa's No. 1 target and an absolute must-start tight end.

Jonnu Smith since the Dolphins' bye week:

• 77% Route Participation
• 25% Targets per Route Run
• 22% Target Share
• 10.6 Expected Fantasy Points (TE6)

Smith has been a top-six TE in usage value and efficiency in recent weeks 🚀 pic.twitter.com/CAT2xgBYh4

— Marvin Elequin (@FF_MarvinE) November 29, 2024

Others to Consider:

• Jake Ferguson, Dallas Cowboys - 65.5% Rostered
• Tucker Kraft, Green Bay Packers - 59.1% Rostered
• Zach Ertz, Washington Commanders - 67.4% Rostered
• Hunter Henry, New England Patriots - 67.4% Rostered
• Will Dissly, Los Angeles Chargers - 32.9% Rostered
• Cole Kmet, Chicago Bears - 37.3% Rostered
• Pat Freiermuth, Pittsburgh Steelers - 41.9% Rostered
• Dalton Schultz, Houston Texans - 44.8% Rostered

Team Defenses (D/ST) - Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 14

• Philadelphia Eagles - 59.9% Rostered (vs Carolina Panthers)
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers - 52.9% Rostered (vs Las Vegas Raiders
• New Orleans Saints - 29.0% Rostered (at New York Giants)
• Baltimore Ravens - 55% Rostered (Week 14 Bye, at New York Giants in Week 15)
• Cincinnati Bengals - 24.2% Rostered (at Dallas Cowboys)
• Tennessee Titans - 13.4% Rostered (vs Jacksonville Jaguars)

Kickers - Waiver Wire Streamers for Week 14

• Tyler Bass, Buffalo Bills - 44.0% Rostered (at Los Angeles Rams)
• Younghoe Koo, Atlanta Falcons - 43.7% Rostered (at Minnesota Vikings)
• Evan McPherson, Cincinnati Bengals - 42.2% Rostered (at Dallas Cowboys)
• Jason Sanders, Miami Dolphins - 38.8% Rostered (vs New York Jets)
• Jake Moody, San Francisco 49ers - 37.1% Rostered (vs Chicago Bears)
• Parker Romo, Minnesota Vikings - 12.1% Rostered (vs Atlanta Falcons)

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