Waiver Wire Secrets: The Game-Changing Fantasy Football Move Every NFL Team Needs Before Week 13
Ever feel like your fantasy football waiver wire looks less like a goldmine and more like a yard sale? You’re not alone. Every league paints a different picture here, and just because one manager scooped a hidden gem last week doesn’t mean the same move fits your roster’s puzzle. As we barrel into Week 13, understanding the shifting landscape of the NFL’s fantasy-relevant players is like hunting for treasure with a map that changes with every snap. Injuries shake up depth charts, roles flip overnight, and your usual go-to advice might leave you hanging. This guide dives deep—not just spotlighting who to snag or stash, but unpacking the whys and hows behind the moves. Whether you’re a savvy manager who craves the full scoop or someone itching for that one killer play, we’ve got your back with insights, updates, and moves tailored to every NFL team. So, ready to get a leg up before the rest? LEARN MORE
The waiver wire looks different for every fantasy league. So, we’re breaking down how to handle every fantasy-relevant player in the NFL as we head into Week 13.
The average fantasy football manager has gotten more sophisticated over the years. And several of them have moved past simply wanting to be told who to pick up each week.
If you are one of those people, this is for you. We still have our most important weekly recommendations (conveniently located at the top of this article), but we’re giving you more.
Want to know the key injuries that happened this week? We’ve got that. What about the depth chart with the players who could benefit from a key injury? We’ve got that too.
There is also a key fantasy move to make for each team so you can see which players’ stocks are on the move. No matter how deep you want to dig to manage your fantasy roster, we’ve got you covered. We have the recommendations you want in addition to the information you need to make informed decisions. And we’ll continue to add recommendations throughout the week as major news breaks.
Week 13 Waiver Wire Moves
- Add John Metchie III: Metchie III has been on the Jets roster for just three games, but he already has two touchdowns. He was targeted seven times in Week 13, catching six of them for 65 yards and a score. He played the most snaps, ran the most routes and was joined by Adonai Mitchell at the top of the targets column. Garrett Wilson is on IR for at least another couple weeks, and Metchie is attracting a lot of attention from Tyrod Taylor.
- Add Chris Rodriguez Jr.: Rodriguez is the name that should be near the top of every fantasy manager’s waiver wire wish list heading into Week 13. He is only rostered in 12% of leagues, so there should be a dash for him on the wire. Jacory Croskey-Merritt just hasn’t been cutting it as the lead back, and the seventh-round rookie was given nine carries to 15 for Rodriguez in Week 11 in Madrid. Rodriguez has been on a tear with 4.8 yards per carry compared to Croskey-Merritt’s 3.0 yards per rush over the last three weeks.
- Add Khalil Shakir: Shakir was the only part of the Bills passing game that looked good on Thursday night against the Texans, and he could be in line for a big role again in Week 13. The Steelers have allowed the third-most yards after the catch in the NFL, and Shakir can be dynamite after the catch when the Bills get him involved. He has at least seven catches in three of his last four games and could have another big game this week.
- Add Andrei Iosivas: Tee Higgins left Week 12 due to concussion-like symptoms and has already been ruled out for Week 13. Iosivas should be the No. 2 receiver for the Bengals behind the returning Ja’Marr Chase, and he could have Joe Burrow throwing him the ball. He led the Bengals in targets in Week 12 with seven and is a solid short-term add for anyone needing receiver help next week.
New Key Injuries Entering Week 13
- Baker Mayfield: Sprained his left shoulder and missed the second half against the Rams. An MRI revealed he had a low-grade sprain, so it’s at least possible that he plays in Week 13.
- Alvin Kamara: Sprained his MCL and seems likely to miss multiple weeks. Devin Neal takes over as the lead back in New Orleans.
- Ashton Jeanty: Appeared to roll his ankle late in the fourth quarter in a loss to the Browns and didn’t return. It’s unclear if he just stayed out because there were only a few minutes left or if his ankle injury could put him at risk of missing Week 13. Monitor his practices this week to see if he’s a full go.
- Tee Higgins: Left the game with a potential concussion in Week 12. He has already been ruled out for Week 13.
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Buffalo Bills
Move to Make: Start Khalil Shakir
Shakir was the only part of the Bills passing game that looked good on Thursday night against the Texans, and he could be in line for a big role again in Week 13.
The Steelers have allowed the third-most yards after the catch in the NFL, and Shakir can be dynamite after the catch when the Bills get him involved. He has at least seven catches in three of his last four games and could have another big game this week.
Depth Chart
- Quarterback: Josh Allen, Mitch Trubisky
- Running Back: James Cook, Ray Davis, Ty Johnson
- Wide Receiver: Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, Joshua Palmer, Curtis Samuel, Elijah Moore
- Tight End: Dalton Kincaid, Dawson Knox, Jackson Hawes
Miami Dolphins
Move to Make: Stash Ollie Gordon II
The Dolphins won the first ever NFL game to be played in Spain by beating the Commanders 16-13 in overtime. The big fantasy takeaway is that there was no new fantasy takeaway.
This is a highly concentrated offense with no real avenue for production from anyone outside the big three of De’Von Achane, Jaylen Waddle and Malik Washington. Ollie Gordon II is the next running back option, and he carried the ball nine times for 45 yards in Week 11, his highest run total since Week 8. Achane is still getting most carries in the red zone (24 on the season), but Gordon has 15 with two touchdowns. If you are in need of a running back long-term, stick him on your bench in the hope of future opportunities.
Depth Chart
- Quarterback: Tua Tagovailoa, Zach Wilson
- Running Back: De’Von Achane, Ollie Gordon II, Jaylen Wright
- Wide Receiver: Jaylen Waddle, Malik Washington, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Dee Eskridge
- Tight End: Darren Waller, Julian Hill, Tanner Conner
New England Patriots
Move to Make: Hold Mack Hollins
Mack Hollins is still only rostered in under 10% of leagues on most platfotms, but he remains a vital cog in New England’s offense. On Sunday, he saw six targets on 30 routes (20% route-target share). His 13.5 average air yards was most among Patriots receivers with more than one target.
It wasn’t a great fantasy day for Hollins, but the usage numbers are still encouraging.
Depth Chart
- Quarterback: Drake Maye, Joshua Dobbs
- Running Back: Rhamondre Stevenson, TreVeyon Henderson, Terrell Jennings
- Wide Receiver: Stefon Diggs, Kayshon Boutte, DeMario Douglas, Mack Hollins, Kyle Williams
- Tight End: Hunter Henry, Austin Hooper
New York Jets
Move to Make: Add John Metchie III
Metchie III has been on the Jets roster for just three games, but he already has two touchdowns.
He was targeted seven times in Week 13, catching six of them for 65 yards and a score. He played the most snaps, ran the most routes and was joined by Adonai Mitchell at the top of the targets column. Garrett Wilson is on IR for at least another couple weeks, and Metchie is attracting a lot of attention from Tyrod Taylor.
Depth Chart
- Quarterback: Tyrod Taylor, Justin Fields
- Running Back: Breece Hall, Braelon Allen, Isaiah Davis, Kene Nwangwu
- Wide Receiver: Garrett Wilson, Josh Reynolds, Adonai Mitchell, Allen Lazard, Tyler Johnson, Arian Smith, Isaiah Williams
- Tight End: Mason Taylor, Jeremy Ruckert, Stone Smartt
Baltimore Ravens
Move to Make: Drop Isaiah Likely
There was some hope that Likely would become fantasy relevant again when Lamar Jackson returned, especially after he caught three passes for 60 yards in Jackson’s return against the Dolphins.
That just hasn’t materialized. Likely has a combined five catches for 42 receiving yards in the three games since then. He has 128 yards on the season and has only out-targeted Mark Andrews once the entire year. It’s time to search for tight end production elsewhere.
Depth Chart
- Quarterback: Lamar Jackson, Cooper Rush, Tyler Huntley
- Running Back: Derrick Henry, Justice Hill, Keaton Mitchell
- Wide Receiver: Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, DeAndre Hopkins, Devontez Walker, Tylan Wallace
- Tight End: Mark Andrews, Isaiah Likely, Charlie Kolar
Cincinnati Bengals
Move to Make: Add Andrei Iosivas
Tee Higgins left Week 12 due to concussion-like symptoms, and has already been ruled out for Week 13.
Iosivas should be the No. 2 receiver for the Bengals behind the returning Ja’Marr Chase, and he could have Joe Burrow throwing him the ball. He led the Bengals in targets in Week 12 with seven and is a solid short-term add for anyone needing receiver help next week.
Depth Chart
- Quarterback: Joe Burrow, Joe Flacco, Jake Browning
- Running Back: Chase Brown, Samaje Perine, Tahj Brooks
- Wide Receiver: Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Andrei Iosivas, Mitchell Tinsley, Charlie Jones
- Tight End: Mike Gesicki, Drew Sample, Noah Fant, Tanner Hudson
Cleveland Browns
Move to Make: Start Harold Fannin Jr.
Fannin isn’t a premier start in Week 13, but he should be worthy of a dice roll for any desperate fantasy managers.
Shedeur Sanders likely played well enough to earn another start, and he targeted Fannin six times in Week 12, which was double the amount of targets any other Browns player received.
Fannin turned those targets into a modest four catches for 40 yards but will now be facing a 49ers defense that gave up at least 10.0 points per game to a tight end in weeks 9-11.
Depth Chart
- Quarterback: Dillon Gabriel, Shedeur Sanders
- Running Back: Quinshon Judkins, Dylan Sampson, Jerome Ford
- Wide Receiver: Jerry Jeudy, Cedric Tillman, Isaiah Bond, Jamari Thrash
- Tight End: David Njoku, Harold Fannin Jr.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Move to Make: Bench DK Metcalf
Metcalf salvaged his day against the Bears with a rushing touchdown but once again failed to reach 50 receiving yards.
It was his fourth consecutive game with fewer than 50 receiving yards, and he’s averaging just 28.0 yards per game with no receiving touchdowns during that span.
He’ll either have Mason Rudolph or Aaron Rodgers playing through an injury at quarterback, and he faces a Bills defense that has been among the stingiest against pass catchers in the league. Fade Metcalf this week.
Depth Chart
- Quarterback: Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph
- Running Back: Jaylen Warren, Kenneth Gainwell, Kaleb Johnson
- Wide Receiver: DK Metcalf, Calvin Austin III, Roman Wilson, Ben Skowronek
- Tight End: Jonnu Smith, Pat Freiermuth, Connor Heyward, Darnell Washington
Denver Broncos
Move to Make: Add Jaleel McLaughlin
With J.K. Dobbins on injured reserve, we saw Jaleel McLaughlin step into an expanded role during Denver’s Week 11 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. He had only seen one carry and one target before Week 11, which both came during a Week 6 victory over the Jets.
In Week 11, he carried the ball six times for 19 yards and, most importantly, a touchdown. The Broncos had six red-zone carries with RJ Harvey (3), McLaughlin (2) and Bo Nix (1) sharing the load inside the opponents’ 20. He’s not going to supplant Harvey but has a very easy schedule (against the Commanders and Raiders) in the next two weeks.
Depth Chart
- Quarterback: Bo Nix, Jarrett Stidham
- Running Back: J.K. Dobbins, RJ Harvey, Jaleel McLaughlin, Tyler Badie
- Wide Receiver: Courtland Sutton, Troy Franklin, Marvin Mims Jr., Pat Bryant, Trent Sherfield Sr.
- Tight End: Evan Engram, Adam Trautman, Nate Adkins
Kansas City Chiefs
Move to Make: Hold Kareem Hunt/Buy Isiah Pacheco
Hunt has had the backfield all to himself since Isiah Pacheco last suited up in Week 8. He had a season-high 30 carries on Sunday. This one might sound counterintuitive given Hunt’s performance that helped the Chiefs beat the Colts, but that is the point.
Hunt’s stock is never going to be higher, and Pacheco is closing in on a return. Before Sunday, his highest carry count was 13 and he hadn’t rushed for 60 yards in a game this year, either. He’ll continue to be involved, but Pacheco will have a role as well.
Depth Chart
- Quarterback: Patrick Mahomes, Gardner Minshew
- Running Back: Isiah Pacheco, Kareem Hunt, Brashard Smith
- Wide Receiver: Rashee Rice, Xavier Worthy, Hollywood Brown, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Tyquan Thornton
- Tight End: Travis Kelce, Noah Gray, Robert Tonyan
Los Angeles Chargers
Move to Make: Sell Kimani Vidal
If you thought it was chaos trying to figure out who would step into Omarian Hampton’s cleats after the rookie went down, the scramble to understand the Chargers’ backfield if Kimani Vidal is to miss time will be mayhem.
The Chargers had a bye week in Week 12, which will give them time to get healthy, but Najee Harris is done for the season, Hampton is currently on IR and now Vidal is dealing with a thigh issue. Trayveon Williams had three carries for a one-yard loss and Amar Johnson had two for eight in Week 11.
It’s possible Vidal has some short-term value, but don’t prioritize his roster spot if it’s needed. Hampton will be back soon to assume his role as the clear No. 1 running back.
Depth Chart
- Quarterback: Justin Herbert, Trey Lance
- Running Back: Omarion Hampton, Kimani Vidal, Hassan Haskins
- Wide Receiver: Ladd McConkey, Quentin Johnston, Keenan Allen, Tre Harris
- Tight End: Oronde Gadsden, Will Dissly, Tyler Conklin
Las Vegas Raiders
Move to Make: Start Tre Tucker
Tucker was expected to see an increase in usage after Jakobi Meyers was traded to the Jaguars and he has seen 18 targets over the last two weeks. But he’s only caught seven of them with an inefficient three catches coming on 10 targets on Sunday against the Browns.
The Raiders are sinking fast, and Chip Kelly was fired as offensive coordinator, meaning there will be some changes to how they approach things for the last few fantasy-relevant weeks of the season. It seems likely, though, that Tucker will continue to be involved as he’s the most talented wide receiver left on the roster.
Depth Chart
- Quarterback: Geno Smith, Kenny Pickett
- Running Back: Ashton Jeanty, Raheem Mostert, Dylan Laube
- Wide Receiver: Tre Tucker, Dont’e Thornton, Jack Bech, Tyler Lockett
- Tight End: Brock Bowers, Michael Mayer, Ian Thomas
Houston Texans
Move to Make: Add Jayden Higgins
We recommended Higgins last week and he had four catches for 38 yards and a touchdown on a team-high nine targets.
It was the fourth time in five weeks he’s had at least seven targets, and he also has three touchdowns in that span. He’s the clear No. 2 receiver on the Texans and should be rostered in almost all formats.
Depth Chart
- Quarterback: C.J. Stroud, Davis Mills, Graham Mertz
- Running Back: Woody Marks, Nick Chubb, Dare Ogunbowale, Dameon Pierce
- Wide Receiver: Nico Collins, Jayden Higgins, Jaylin Noel, Christian Kirk, Xavier Hutchinson,
- Tight End: Dalton Schultz, Harrison Bryant, Brenden Bates
Indianapolis Colts
Move to Make: Bench Alec Pierce
Pierce is a really good player that will be worth starting down the line but has a tough matchup this week.
The Colts’ dynamic receiver relies on stacking a lot of yards to be relevant in fantasy football, as he has just one touchdown on the season. And stacking yards against the Texans is tough. Houston’s elite defense allows the second-fewest yards per pass attempt in the NFL.
You can at least talk yourself into Michael Pittman Jr. scoring a touchdown. It’s tougher to see a path to production for Pierce. If you have any appealing reserve options, leave Pierce on the bench this week.
Depth Chart
- Quarterback: Daniel Jones, Anthony Richardson, Riley Leonard
- Running Back: Jonathan Taylor, DJ Giddens, Tyler Goodson, Ameer Abdullah
- Wide Receiver: Michael Pittman Jr., Josh Downs, Alec Pierce, Ashton Dulin
- Tight End: Tyler Warren, Mo Alie-Cox, Drew Olgetree
Jacksonville Jaguars
Move to Make: Add Brenton Strange
Strange is one of the most underrated tight ends in the NFL because he is capable as a blocker and receiver.
We’re only interested in the second part for fantasy, though, and it was nice to see him make an immediate impact in his first game back from injury. Strange caught all five of his targets for a team-high 93 yards. He’s worth a look for teams in need of a tight end.
Depth Chart
- Quarterback: Trevor Lawrence, Nick Mullens
- Running Back: Travis Etienne Jr., Bhayshul Tuten, LeQuint Allen
- Wide Receiver: Brian Thomas Jr., Jakobi Meyers, Parker Washington, Dyami Brown
- Tight End: Brenton Strange, Hunter Long, Johnny Mundt
Tennessee Titans
Move to Make: Bench Everyone
The Titans finally had a good day offensively, with 24 points against the Seahawks. That was Tennessee’s highest scoring game of the season, so surely one of their players went off and won you a matchup, right?
Not exactly.
Cam Ward spread the ball around, which was impressive to see from a rookie quarterback but not ideal for fantasy football purposes. Gunnar Helm led the Titans with 51 receiving yards, but it was the first time he’s had more than 40 receiving yards in a game this season. Chimere Dike had the best fantasy day, with 44 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown (as well as an electric punt return touchdown), but he was coming off two games where he had a combined 19 receiving yards.
Tony Pollard had the better day of the running back duo, but he had 41 scrimmage yards. Even in a game when the offense moved the ball a bit, the Titans didn’t offer a ton of fantasy output. So keep them on your bench or the waiver wire for this week.
Depth Chart
- Quarterback: Cam Ward, Brandon Allen
- Running Back: Tony Pollard, Tyjae Spears, Julius Chestnut
- Wide Receiver: Calvin Ridley, Elic Ayomanor, Chimere Dike, Tyler Lockett, Van Jefferson,
- Tight End: Chig Okonkwo, Gunner Helm
Dallas Cowboys
Move to Make: Stash Malik Davis
There’s not much wiggle room in the Dallas Cowboys’ receiving corps while CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens and Jake Ferguson are producing at such a high level. They accounted for 26 of Dak Prescott’s 35 targets on Sunday. Javonte Williams had three targets out of the backfield as well.
Malik Davis has been used a limited number of times but he might be the next best option if something were to happen to Williams. Jaydon Blue has been a healthy scratch now in consecutive weeks and Davis looks to have secured RB2 duties.
Depth Chart
- Quarterback: Dak Prescott, Joe Milton III
- Running Back: Javonte Williams, Malik Davis, Jaydon Blue
- Wide Receiver: CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, Ryan Flournoy, Jalen Tolbert, KaVontae Turpin
- Tight End: Jake Ferguson, Luke Schoonmaker, Brevyn Spann-Ford
New York Giants
Move to Make: Add Isaiah Hodgins
Hodgins now has back-to-back weeks with six targets.
He only caught two on Sunday but one was a touchdown, so he finished with 12.4 PPR fantasy points. Jaxson Dart could be back next week and that changes things, but Hodgins has proved he has a place in the New York Giants offense with the number of targets he has seen.
Depth Chart
- Quarterback: Jaxson Dart, Jameis Winston, Russell Wilson
- Running Back: Tyrone Tracy Jr., Devin Singletary
- Wide Receiver: Wan’Dale Robinson, Darius Slayton, Isaiah Hodgins, Jalen Hyatt, Beaux Collins
- Tight End: Theo Johnson, Daniel Bellinger, Chris Manhertz
Philadelphia Eagles
Move to Make: Sell Saquon Barkley
Lane Johnson is out for an extended period of time and he has the second-best run block rating according to our NFL Player Ratings.
Barkley finished Sunday’s contest with -1.51 expected yards per play, which was the lowest number for all players with a rushing attempt during the game. Barkley has not finished inside the top 18 fantasy running backs for three consecutive weeks and he has been RB18 or worse in five of the last six weeks. If your trade deadline hasn’t passed, see what value you can get for Barkley.
Depth Chart
- Quarterback: Jalen Hurts, Tanner McKee, Sam Howell
- Running Back: Saquon Barkley, AJ Dillon, Will Shipley, Tank Bigsby
- Wide Receiver: A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, Jahan Dotson, Xavier Gipson, Darius Cooper
- Tight End: Dallas Goedert, Grant Calcaterra, Cameron Latu
Washington Commanders
Move to Make: Add Chris Rodriguez Jr.
Rodriguez is the name that should be near the top of every fantasy manager’s waiver wire wish list heading into Week 13. He is only rostered in 12% of leagues, so there should be a dash for him on the wire. Jacory Croskey-Merritt just hasn’t been cutting it as the lead back, and the seventh-round rookie was given nine carries to 15 for Rodriguez in Week 11 in Madrid. Rodriguez has been on a tear with 4.8 yards per carry compared to Croskey-Merritt’s 3.0 yards per rush over the last three weeks.
Depth Chart
- Quarterback: Jayden Daniels, Marcus Mariota
- Running Back: Jacory Croskey-Merritt, Chris Rodriguez Jr., Jeremy McNichols
- Wide Receiver: Terry McLaurin, Deebo Samuel, Noah Brown, Luke McCaffrey, Jaylin Lane Chris Moore
- Tight End: Zach Ertz, John Bates, Ben Sinnott
Chicago Bears
Move to Make: Add Colston Loveland and Luther Burden III
The Bears have been a frustrating fantasy team, as Caleb Williams has spread the ball around to a lot of different receivers and the backfield seems to be in a full time share now with Ben Johnson deciding to ride the hot hand of Kyle Monangai in Week 12. D’Andre Swift went from 21 carries in Week 11 to eight in Week 12.
But if any players are going to increase their target share down the stretch, it’s the two rookies. Loveland is the more obvious choice, as he’s combined for 262 receiving yards and three touchdowns over his last four games. He’s the big target Williams needs in the end zone and is going to have a lot of opportunities to score.
None of Burden’s stats stick out, but he passed Olamide Zaccheaus for the third receiver job and looks electric any time he gets the ball. He had three catches for 46 yards and a rush for 15 yards against the Steelers.
Burden isn’t worth starting yet, but he’s got upside and could be a good stash on the bench.
Depth Chart
- Quarterback: Caleb Williams, Tyson Bagent, Case Keenum
- Running Back: D’Andre Swift, Kyle Monangai, Roschon Johnson, Brittain Brown, Travis Homer
- Wide Receiver: Rome Odunze, DJ Moore, Luther Burden III, Olamide Zaccheaus, Devin Duvernay
- Tight End: Colston Loveland, Cole Kmet, Durham Smythe
Detroit Lions
Move to Make: Bench David Montgomery
There was some hope that Montgomery would be back to fantasy relevance with Dan Campbell taking over play calling duties, but it’s becoming harder and harder to give less touches to Jahmyr Gibbs with every big run.
Montgomery is still an important player for the team, but he doesn’t get enough work anymore to justify starting in fantasy. Since his boom week in Week 3, Montgomery has played eight games and hasn’t had more than 71 scrimmage yards in any of them. He also has just two touchdowns in that span.
As long as Gibbs is healthy and the backfield roles don’t shift, Montgomery belongs on the bench.
Depth Chart
- Quarterback: Jared Goff, Kyle Allen
- Running Back: Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery, Jacob Saylors
- Wide Receiver: Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Isaac TeSlaa, Kalif Raymond, Dominic Lovett
- Tight End: Sam LaPorta, Brock Wright, Ross Dwelley
Green Bay Packers
Move to Make: Bench Romeo Doubs
Doubs started the week practicing on a limited basis because of a wrist injury. While he was off the injury report by the time the game rolled around, he didn’t look like an integral part of the Packers offense, catching two of his three targets for 23 yards.
Over his last three games, Doubs has just 81 receiving yards combined. Whether he is hampered by a nagging injury or has just been usurped from a key role by Christian Watson, he’s been hard to trust. Don’t drop Doubs as he can reclaim an important spot in this passing offense at any time but leave him on the bench for now.
Depth Chart
- Quarterback: Jordan Love, Malik Willis
- Running Back: Josh Jacobs, Emanuel Wilson, Chris Brooks
- Wide Receiver: Romeo Doubs, Matthew Golden, Dontayvion Wicks, Savion Williams
- Tight End: Luke Musgrave, John FitzPatrick
Minnesota Vikings
Move to Make: Drop T.J. Hockenson
We advocated cutting ties with Hockenson last week, but some people are still holding out hope that he’ll return to being a viable starter at tight end.
The good news for Hockenson is that he caught all four of his targets this week. The bad news is that it was for just 19 yards. J.J. McCarthy threw for just 87 yards, making it impossible for any of the pass catchers to have a good day. It’s time to stop hoping and plotting alternatives to Hockenson in your lineup.
Depth Chart
- Quarterback: J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz, Max Brosmer
- Running Back: Jordan Mason, Aaron Jones, Zavier Scott
- Wide Receiver: Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, Jalen Nailor, Adam Thielen
- Tight End: T.J. Hockenson, Josh Oliver
Atlanta Falcons
Move to Make: Add Darnell Mooney
The Cousins-to-Mooney connection is back!
Last week, we highlighted how Kirk Cousins loved to throw to Mooney last year. In their first game together in 2025, Mooney had three catches for 74 yards, including a 49-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter.
Drake London could be out again next week, which would give Mooney the opportunity to shine again. He’s a worthwhile Flex option and belongs on your bench at the very least.
Depth Chart
- Quarterback: Kirk Cousins, Easton Stick
- Running Back: Bijan Robinson, Tyler Allgeier, Nathan Carter
- Wide Receiver: Drake London, Darnell Mooney, Ray-Ray McCloud, Casey Washington, Khaderal Hodge
- Tight End: Kyle Pitts, Charlie Woerner
Carolina Panthers
Move to Make: Will Update After Monday Night Football
Depth Chart
- Quarterback: Bryce Young, Andy Dalton
- Running Back: Rico Dowdle, Chuba Hubbard, Trevor Etienne, DeeJay Dallas
- Wide Receiver: Tetairoa McMillan, Xavier Legette, Jalen Coker, Hunter Renfrow
- Tight End: Ja’Tavion Sanders, Tommy Tremble, Mitchell Evans
New Orleans Saints
Move to Make: Add Devin Neal
Alvin Kamara will likely miss some time with a sprained MCL, so Neal is the most widely available starting running back in the league.
While you likely have better options to start this week, it’s worth noting that the Miami Dolphins have a bottom-five run defense by most metrics this season. The rookie from Kansas could be started by desperate teams and should be picked up in case he has an unexpected blow up.
Depth Chart
- Quarterback: Spencer Rattler, Tyler Shough
- Running Back: Alvin Kamara, Devin Neal
- Wide Receiver: Chris Olave, Brandin Cooks, DeVaughn Vele, Mason Tipton
- Tight End: Juwan Johnson, Taysom Hill, Foster Moreau
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Move to Make: Drop Cade Otton
Otton’s been a useful tight end to stream for anyone who needed him. He had the floor to get some points as a bye week fill-in but lacked the ceiling to stay on rosters, making him widely available in a lot of leagues.
But that was with Baker Mayfield at quarterback. There is now a possibility that Mayfield misses time, and that means you should look elsewhere for a streaming tight end. The appeal for Otton was his predictable role; remove Mayfield and that predictability is gone.
Even if Mayfield plays next week, Otton’s ceiling isn’t high enough to burn you for dropping him. He’ll likely end up back on the waiver wire at some point.
Depth Chart
- Quarterback: Baker Mayfield, Teddy Bridgewater
- Running Back: Bucky Irving, Rachaad White, Sean Tucker, Josh Williams
- Wide Receiver: Mike Evans, Emeka Egbuka, Chris Godwin, Sterling Shepard, Tez Johnson, Kameron Johnson
- Tight End: Cade Otton, Payne Durham, Devin Culp
Arizona Cardinals
Move to Make: Add Greg Dortch
Dortch has a touchdown in each of the last two weeks and three in his last four games. And he is averaging 7.5 targets per game with Jacoby Brissett at quarterback.
Brissett had 49 attempts on Sunday, and while Michael Wilson and Trey McBride have been the primary options, there has been enough volume for Dortch to be productive as well, as he has 15 targets over the last two weeks.
Depth Chart
- Quarterback: Kyler Murray, Jacoby Brissett, Kedon Slovis
- Running Back: Trey Benson, Michael Carter, Bam Knight, Emari Demercado
- Wide Receiver: Marvin Harrison Jr., Michael Wilson, Greg Dortch
- Tight End: Trey McBride, Elijah Higgins
Los Angeles Rams
Move to Make: Add Colby Parkinson
Colby Parkinson has snuck under the radar in recent weeks despite the Rams looking like the Super Bowl favorites.
Parkinson has 11 targets over the last three weeks and just 96 yards. However, he has caught a touchdown in each of the last three games. His stats might not jump off the page but with the opposition double-teaming Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, Parkinson is getting open. His 81% burn percentage is the highest on the team and he is being targeted on 35% of the routes he has run – a great sign of future production.
Depth Chart
- Quarterback: Matthew Stafford, Jimmy Garoppolo, Stetson Bennett IV
- Running Back: Kyren Williams, Blake Corum, Jarquez Hunter
- Wide Receiver: Puka Nacua, Davante Adams, Jordan Whittington, Tutu Atwell, Xavier Smith
- Tight End: Tyler Higbee, Davis Allen, Colby Parkinson
San Francisco 49ers
Move to Make: Will Update After Monday Night Football
Depth Chart
- Quarterback: Brock Purdy, Mac Jones, Adrian Martinez
- Running Back: Christian McCaffrey, Brian Robinson Jr., Isaac Guerendo, Jordan James
- Wide Receiver: Brandon Aiyuk, Ricky Pearsall, Jauan Jennings, Kendrick Bourne, Demarcus Robinson, Skyy Moore, Marquez Valdes-Scantling
- Tight End: George Kittle, Jake Tonges, Luke Farrell
Seattle Seahawks
Move to Make: Add AJ Barner
AJ Barner came back down to earth on Sunday after his 11-target day in Week 11, finishing with just two catches for 18 yards in Week 12.
But Barner is one of the better route-runners in the league according to our Player Ratings and is always a threat to score a touchdown in a high-powered offense. If someone in your league dropped Barner because of his bad game in Week 12, seize the opportunity and grab him.
Depth Chart
- Quarterback: Sam Darnold, Drew Lock, Jalen Milroe
- Running Back: Kenneth Walker III, Zach Charbonnet, George Holani
- Wide Receiver: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Cooper Kupp, Tory Horton, Rashid Shaheed, Jake Bobo
- Tight End: AJ Barner, Elijah Arroyo, Eruc Saubert
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