It’s make or break time for your playoff chances in fantasy football leagues. With just a few weeks left until the playoffs start, the dynasty waiver wire may offer some help in the form of spot starters and injury fill-ins. For other teams however, we’re looking for stashes in order to attack next season. This week’s waiver wire offers a little of both.
Probably Gone, but Double Check
Chris Rodriguez Jr, RB, Washington Commanders
He’s probably already rostered in your leagues, but it really looks like Jacory Croskey-Merritt failed to take advantage of a wide-open running back room, and Chris Rodriguez is stepping in as the starter.
In week 11, Rodriguez led the Commanders’ backfield with 15 carries and has the clear edge in goal-line work. All roster types should prioritize Rodriguez.
Emmanuel Wilson, RB, Green Bay Packers
Josh Jacobs avoided a serious knee injury, but his status for Week 12 is still in doubt. Wilson should be startable if Jacobs were to miss.
In Week 11, Wilson filled in with 40 yards and a touchdown, to go along with a single reception for 9 yards. Those numbers don’t jump off the page, but he should own a strong share of a Matt LaFleur backfield. You want those players. Competing teams should strongly prioritize Wilson if he’s available.
Waiver Adds
Michael Wilson, WR, Arizona Cardinals
First, let me point out that the Cardinals’ massive passing/receiving yardage totals were due to the lopsided game script that forced them to throw from the outset. On the other hand, the Cardinals have absolutely no decent running backs on the active roster, and they may be chasing a lot of games going forward.
To that end, Michael Wilson put up a frankly shocking 15 receptions for 185 yards. I don’t particularly believe in him as more than a clogger long term, but there is just no ignoring that production.
If, and only if, Marvin Harrison Jr. misses another game as he recovers from appendicitis, Michael Wilson is the preeminent spot starter / streaming option in Week 12. Only competing teams should be interested, as I consider him a clogger on rebuilders.
Isaiah Hodgins, WR, New York Giants
In Week 11, Hodgins was Jameis Winston’s most productive target with 5 receptions for 57 yards. As long as Darius Slayton continues to miss time, he’s a spot starter / emergency depth. Jameis Winston tends to produce a surfeit of catchable air yards for his receivers, even as he’s not a good real-life quarterback. Only competing teams in need of depth should kick the tires on Hodgins.
Tyrell Shavers, WR, Buffalo Bills
Shavers is only interesting if Keon Coleman keeps on collecting dust with healthy scratches, but in the meantime, he led Buffalo’s receiving room with 90 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Buyer beware, no receiver in the Bills’ pass-catching corps earned higher than a 54% snap share in this game. Only teams in need of emergency depth should be interested.
Casey Washington, WR, Atlanta Falcons
Granted, nobody will want shares of a Kirk Cousins-led Falcons offense with Michael Penix Jr. likely out for the remainder of the season. However, with Drake London also slated to miss time, Casey Washington steps in to unexpected starter minutes. He’s an emergency depth option for competing teams.
Jaleel McLaughlin, RB, Denver Broncos
With J.K. Dobbins heading to IR, McLaughlin will work in as the RB2 in Denver behind R.J. Harvey. This won’t be a consistent role, but it is an important one to add to your roster if you’re competing and need the depth. Competing teams only.
LeQuint Allen, RB, Jacksonville Jaguars
Bhayshul Tuten suffered a suspected high ankle sprain, so LeQuint Allen is likely to step in as Travis Etienne’s primary backup. For now, I expect he’s more of a handcuff and third-down back than a true 1B back, but he is worth stashing, particularly for competing Etienne owners. Allen is a decent stash for rebuilders, just in case he plays better than expected.
Malik Davis, RB, Dallas Cowboys
In Week 11, Davis worked in as the Cowboys’ RB2, with Jaydon Blue being inactive for currently unknown reasons. If this continues to be the case, Davis is a handcuff, albeit not a very good one. Only competing teams with room at the end of their roster, particularly Javonte Williams owners, should be interested.