Waiver Wire Secrets: The Game-Changing Fantasy Football Move Every NFL Team Desperately Needs for Week 14
Ever wonder why every fantasy football league’s waiver wire looks like a wild west showdown — and why your perfect pickup might be another manager’s forgotten benchwarmer? As we roll into Week 14, the savvy fantasy guru knows it’s not just about grabbing the hottest name but understanding the shifting sands beneath every NFL roster. Injuries strike, depth charts shuffle, and under-the-radar players suddenly find themselves starring roles. If you’re tired of simply being handed a list and want the why behind the moves — the key injuries, the potential breakout candidates, and the strategic play for every team — then you’re exactly who this is for. Dive into this comprehensive guide where every fantasy-relevant NFL player is dissected so you can make moves with confidence, not guesswork. Ready to outsmart your league and dominate the waiver wire? 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 14.
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 14 Waiver Wire Moves
- Add Devin Singletary: Tyrone Tracy was carted into the locker room with a hip injury during Monday night’s loss to the Patriots. That leaves Singletary as the clear lead back for the Giants. Singletary was already having a great game when Tracy was injured in the fourth quarter and finished with 68 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries and three receptions for 34 yards. He’s a priority add in any league he’s available.
- Add Jayden Higgins: We’ll continue to pound the table for Higgins, who is owned in under 50% of leagues on most platforms. Higgins proved he didn’t just have chemistry with Davis Mills, as he had five catches for 65 yards with C.J. Stroud in Week 13. He’s had at least 50 receiving yards or a touchdown in four straight games, and those four games represent his four highest receiving yardage totals of the year. He’s peaking at the right time and is a nice depth option available on the waiver wire.
- Add Brenton Strange: Strange has been a stabilizing force since his return from injury prior to Week 12. He had 95 receiving yards in Week 12 and 45 receiving yards and a touchdown in Week 13. There are precious few tight ends with a high floor, but Strange has a higher probability of putting up some points than most at his position as Trevor Lawrence clearly sees him as a reliable security blanket. He should be a lower-end TE1 moving forward.
- Add Chris Rodriguez Jr.: Chris Rodriguez Jr. should have been a major add last week, but, fortunately for some fantasy managers, he’s still on the waiver wire in most leagues. That should change this week, as he rushed the ball 11 times for 41 yards and a touchdown against the Broncos on Sunday Night Football. Rodriguez had 11 carries to Jacory Croskey-Merritt’s four and is clearly the lead back in Washington.
- Add Jalen Coker: Coker was impressive in Week 13, hauling in four catches for 74 yards and a touchdown. He had six targets, double that of any other Panther. It looks like Coker is the No. 2 receiver for the Panthers moving forward. He might be easily obtained off the waiver wire since the Panthers have a bye in Week 14, so he will go unnoticed by those who search by projected points. In FAAB leagues especially, it’s possible to add Coker for a very cheap cost.
New Key Injuries Entering Week 14
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: Injured his ankle on Thanksgiving and is questionable for Thursday night’s game against the Cowboys. He’ll likely have to log at least one practice to have a shot of playing.
- Tyrone Tracy: Was carted off the field in Monday night’s game against the Patriots with a hip injury. Devin Singletary will be the lead back for as long as Tracy is out.
- Justin Herbert: Sustained a metacarpal fracture on his non-throwing hand and will have surgery early this week. He is still slated to start in Week 14 but will need to have his practice status monitored.
- Aaron Jones: Suffered a shoulder injury against the Seahawks but is day-to-day and should have a good chance of playing this week.
- Parker Washington: Injured his hip and left the game against the Titans. The Jaguars have not given an update on the severity of the injury yet, so his situation needs to be monitored.
- Dylan Sampson: Injured his calf and left the game against the 49ers. He is considered day-to-day and could suit up this week
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Buffalo Bills
Move to Make: Start Khalil Shakir
It was a dud of a Week 13 for Shakir, who caught just one of his four targets for five yards.
But Shakir is one week removed from 110 receiving yards against one of the best pass defenses in the NFL. And the Bills could be in a shootout in Week 14 against the Bengals. Josh Allen might have to throw a lot to keep pace with Joe Burrow, and the Bengals defense has plenty of holes. Shakir is a solid Flex option this week with a high upside.
Depth Chart
- Quarterback: Josh Allen, Mitch Trubisky
- Running Back: James Cook, Ray Davis, Ty Johnson
- Wide Receiver: Khalil Shakir, Joshua Palmer, Gabe Davis, Keon Coleman, Tyrell Shavers, Brandin Cooks, Curtis Samuel
- Tight End: Dalton Kincaid, Dawson Knox, Jackson Hawes
Miami Dolphins
Move to Make: Add Darren Waller
Darren Waller returned in Week 13 after missing four weeks due to injury. He finished with a team-high 47 receiving yards and was third on the team in targets with three.
Through Week 9, Tua Tagovailoa threw the ball more than 30 times on five occasions, but in the last three weeks he hasn’t thrown more than 23 attempts. The Dolphins have won all three games, so look for them to continue leaning on De’Von Achane. This caps Waller’s ceiling somewhat, but he’s still a touchdown threat who will get looks and is worth an add.
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: Add Hunter Henry
Drake Maye spread the ball around again in Week 13, but it was Hunter Henry who got the most targets with six. Henry finished with 73 receiving yards on four catches and now has 22 targets over his last three games. He clearly has Maye’s trust and is a low-end TE1 moving forward.
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 Adonai Mitchell
John Metchie III was the story last week and got eight targets again, but Adonai Mitchell was the clear star on Sunday. He finished with 12 targets, eight receptions, 102 receiving yards and a touchdown. Tyrod Taylor has given life to the Jets offense, and Mitchell should be rostered in all leagues with Garrett Wilson still on IR.
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: Bench Pass Catchers
Lamar Jackson doesn’t look fully healthy, and his pass catchers have suffered as a result. Since Jackson has returned, the only time a Raven had more than 80 receiving yards was when Isaiah Likely had 95 in Week 13, and that doesn’t seem repeatable since Likely had 42 total receiving yards in the three games prior to Week 13. Zay Flowers had at least been reliable as a medium floor player but had just two catches for six yards and a lost fumble in Week 13.
Mark Andrews has been kept afloat by touchdowns and is an OK desperation tight end, but Flowers and he should only be used in a dire situation. The rest of the Ravens pass catchers can be benched until Jackson starts to put it together.
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: Bench Andrei Iosivas (if Tee Higgins returns)
Iosivas got some run the past two weeks with Ja’Marr Chase missing a game due to a suspension and Tee Higgins missing a game due to a concussion.
Even with Higgins out last week and Joe Burrow having a good day in his return, Iosivas only got two targets. Thankfully, he turned one into a 29-yard touchdown, salvaging his day for fantasy managers.
But he can’t be played if Higgins returns. That touchdown was just his second of the year, and he’s had one or fewer receptions in seven of his 12 games this year. It’s fine to keep him in case Higgins can’t come back this week or one of Higgins or Chase misses future time, but he can’t be started while both are healthy.
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.
In both weeks that Shedeur Sanders started for the Browns, Fannin has gotten the most targets. He caught three of his five targets for 43 yards and a touchdown in Week 13.
The Browns play the dismal Titans in Week 14, and head coach Kevin Stefanski has already named Sanders the starter for that game. This makes Fannin a TE1.
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
We recommended benching Metcalf for Week 13, a move that would’ve been unthinkable at the beginning of the year. He came into the game with four consecutive games with fewer than 50 receiving yards and zero receiving touchdowns in that span.
Week 13 didn’t go any better. Metcalf had just 32 receiving yards on three catches, and the Steelers managed a measly seven points against the Bills.
Because of how high he was drafted, it might be tough for some fantasy managers to find a better option than Metcalf. But if you have decent alternative options, don’t think twice about benching him.
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
Jaleel McLaughlin had just six carries for 24 yards on Sunday night and remains unplayable for the time being. But RJ Harvey is unproven in the workhorse back role, and McLaughlin remains the next man up if Harvey were to miss any time. He’s a solid handcuff for those with available space on the bench.
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: Bench Kareem Hunt
Isiah Pacheco returned to action on Thanksgiving in the Chiefs’ loss to the Cowboys. Pacheco had just five touches compared to Hunt’s 15, but that number will likely increase as Pacheco gets healthier.
Hunt finished the week as RB36 in PPR after finishing no lower than RB21 in the four weeks prior. And with Pacheco back, it’ll likely only get worse moving forward for Hunt.
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: Bench Oronde Gadsden
Gadsden burst onto the scene against the Colts on Oct. 19 with 164 receiving yards and two touchdowns, but his production has been down the past three weeks so he should probably be relegated to a matchup starter.
The Chargers play the Eagles next week, and the one part of the team that is still performing at a high level for the Eagles is the pass defense. Philadelphia has allowed just 12 passing touchdowns this year (tied for the second fewest in the NFL) and is allowing 6.64 yards per pass attempt (ninth best in the NFL). Justin Herbert is banged up, the Chargers have a lot of mouths to feed, and Gadsden could be one that gets lost in the shuffle against this tough pass defense.
Gadsden may have some utility later in the year, but there are better options this week.
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: Drop Tre Tucker
After Brock Bowers and Ashton Jeanty, Tre Tucker is the most targeted player on the Raiders. But he hasn’t been able to turn those targets into anything tangible from a fantasy perspective in multiple weeks.
In the Raiders’ Week 13 loss to the Chargers, the targets shrunk, too; he had just three after eight and 10 targets in weeks 11 and 12, respectively. He caught all three of his targets on Sunday for just 20 yards. Targets were the one glimmer of hope for Tucker, and now those are in question. Feel comfortable dropping him if you need the roster space.
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’ll continue to pound the table for Higgins, who is owned in under 50% of leagues on most platforms.
Higgins proved he didn’t just have chemistry with Davis Mills, as he had five catches for 65 yards with C.J. Stroud in Week 13. He’s had at least 50 receiving yards or a touchdown in four straight games, and those four games represent his four highest receiving yardage totals of the year. He’s peaking at the right time and is a nice depth option available on the waiver wire.
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: Add Josh Downs
Downs had just two catches for 44 yards against the Texans but once again received six targets and had a sensational catch called back due to a penalty. He looks fully healthy for the first time this season and is a nice option to stash on the bench.
He could have value even with every pass catcher healthy for the Colts down the stretch but would definitely be startable if one of Alec Piece, Michael Pittman Jr. or Tyler Warren missed time. Don’t start Downs this week, but there are worse waiver adds.
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 has been a stabilizing force since his return from injury prior to Week 12.
He had 95 receiving yards in Week 12 and 45 receiving yards and a touchdown in Week 13. There are precious few tight ends with a high floor, but Strange has a higher probability of putting up some points than most at his position as Trevor Lawrence clearly sees him as a reliable security blanket. He should be a lower-end TE1 moving forward.
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
After a week of some modest offensive success, it was back to normal for the Titans in Week 13, as they mustered just three points in a loss to the Jaguars.
Cam Ward once again spread the ball around, with no Titan amassing more than 29 receiving yards. Tony Pollard had 60 rushing yards, but just one catch for three yards and obviously didn’t find the end zone.
There isn’t any reason to trust a Titan now, and it seems that will remain true the rest of the year.
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
The Dallas Cowboys are on the rise having won their last three games. Malik Davis isn’t seeing a huge amount of carries but is making them count.
On Thursday, he finished with three carries for 47 yards and a score. Davis is a solid handcuff for Javonte Williams and could eat into his workload even if Williams doesn’t get injured.
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 Devin Singletary
Tyrone Tracy was carted into the locker room with a hip injury during Monday night’s loss to the Patriots. That leaves Singletary as the clear lead back for the Giants.
Singletary was already having a great game when Tracy was injured in the fourth quarter and finished with 68 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries and three receptions for 34 yards. He’s a priority add in any league he’s available.
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: Bench Saquon Barkley (if you can)
Saquon Barkley continued to disappoint in Week 13, with just 56 rushing yards on 13 carries and zero catches on two targets. He was the RB44 in PPR entering Monday Night Football, his worst finish of the year.
In 12 games this season, he has only finished inside the top 10 in PPR in two weeks. You likely have to keep starting Barkley, but it’s not out of the realm of possibilities that you have enough options to keep him on your bench. If that’s the case, don’t keep him in the lineup solely because of his reputation.
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.
Chris Rodriguez Jr. should have been a major add last week, but, fortunately for some fantasy managers, he’s still on the waiver wire in most leagues. That should change this week, as he rushed the ball 11 times for 41 yards and a touchdown against the Broncos on Sunday Night Football. Rodriguez had 11 carries to Jacory Croskey-Merritt’s four and is clearly the lead back in Washington.
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: Bench DJ Moore
Moore had a boom game in Week 12 against the Steelers, catching five passes for 64 yards and two touchdowns. One of those touchdowns was on completely blown coverage that left him wide open for a 25-yard score.
In his three most recent games not including that one, Moore has a combined three catches for 35 yards.
He hasn’t been a touchdown machine, either; that Week 12 effort represents two of his three receiving touchdowns on the year. With all of the options in the Bears passing game, Moore is too hit-or-miss to be trusted for anyone but the most desperate owner.
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: Add Isaac TeSlaa
TeSlaa made some great catches early in the year but has since gotten lost in the shuffle in Detroit.
But Amon-Ra St. Brown left the game with an ankle injury in Week 13 and could miss another week or two, opening up an opportunity for some targets for TeSlaa.
TeSlaa has just six catches on the season, but three of them have gone for touchdowns, including a score in Week 13. The Lions face the Cowboys in Week 14, and Dallas’ run defense has vastly improved with the acquisition of Quinnen Williams. The Lions could be looking to throw more, and if St. Brown is indeed out, TeSlaa is a solid desperation play who is definitely gettable on the waiver wire.
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: Drop Luke Musgrave
For the few left holding out hope that Musgrave can be startable with Tucker Kraft out for the season, it’s time to call it. He still doesn’t have more than three targets or 34 receiving yards in a game this year.
This list is littered with tight end recommendations, and all of them are better options than Musgrave. Find your streaming tight end elsewhere.
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: Start Justin Jefferson
Fantasy managers who have Justin Jefferson on their roster are in a really tough spot.
Somehow, the quarterback play got worse this week, with J.J. McCarthy injured and Max Brosmer under center.
Jefferson had just two catches for four yards in a shutout loss to the Seahawks. He hasn’t scored a touchdown the last four weeks, and his best-case scenario is McCarthy clearing protocol and starting.
But the Vikings play the Commanders in Week 14, and they’re not the Seahawks. Even with the poor quarterback play, it’s hard to imagine you have enough good options to bench someone as talented as Jefferson. Give him the start and hope for the best.
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
- Tight End: T.J. Hockenson, Josh Oliver
Atlanta Falcons
Move to Make: Bench Kyle Pitts Sr.
Pitts caught seven of his eight targets for a season-high 82 yards in Week 13 against the Jets.
But that “against the Jets” part is key. Because the Falcons go from playing the Jets to playing the Seahawks, who just pitched a shutout against the Vikings.
Pitts isn’t unplayable against the Seahawks, but there are likely options on your waiver wire that offer the same floor and better upside.
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: Add Jalen Coker
Coker was impressive in Week 13, hauling in four catches for 74 yards and a touchdown. He had six targets, double that of any other Panther.
It looks like Coker is the No. 2 receiver for the Panthers moving forward. He might be easily obtained off the waiver wire since the Panthers have a bye in Week 14, so he could go unnoticed by those who search by projected points.
In FAAB leagues especially, it’s possible to add Coker for a very cheap cost.
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 Devaughn Vele
Only 20 players in the NFL have at least 15 targets over the past two weeks. One of those 20 is Vele.
He turned those targets into production in Week 13, catching all eight of the balls thrown his way for 93 yards and a touchdown. Vele has clearly carved out a role for himself in the Saints offense and Tyler Shough has improved his play. Add Vele as a depth option for the fantasy playoffs.
Depth Chart
- Quarterback: Spencer Rattler, Tyler Shough
- Running Back: Alvin Kamara, Devin Neal
- Wide Receiver: Chris Olave, DeVaughn Vele, Mason Tipton, Kevin Austin Jr.
- Tight End: Juwan Johnson, Taysom Hill, Foster Moreau
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Move to Make: Start Chris Godwin
Godwin finally looked like his old self for the first time this season in Week 13, hauling in three catches for 78 yards.
While one game (and just three catches) aren’t usually enough to start a player the following week, Godwin faces the lowly Saints, and the Tampa Bay offense showed some signs of life with Bucky Irving back in the fold.
Godwin won’t be a massive target monster, but he’s one of the top two pass catchers on an offense that could put up points in Week 14. He’s a solid WR3.
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 Zonovan Knight
Knight has finished 18th, 16th and 13th among running backs in PPR formats over the last three weeks. He has at least three catches and a touchdown (either rushing or receiving) in each of those games.
Trey Benson could come back this week and take the lead role, but Knight is still rostered in less than half of leagues on most platforms. His production is worth a bench spot until it’s confirmed that Benson has returned.
Depth Chart
- Quarterback: Kyler Murray, Jacoby Brissett, Kedon Slovis
- Running Back: Trey Benson, Michael Carter, Zonovan Knight, Emari Demercado
- Wide Receiver: Marvin Harrison Jr., Michael Wilson, Greg Dortch
- Tight End: Trey McBride, Elijah Higgins
Los Angeles Rams
Move to Make: Stash Blake Corum
We have been banging the Blake Corum drum for a couple of weeks, and his potential came to fruition on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers.
He finished the game with seven carries for 81 yards and a score. Kyren Williams had 13 carries and managed 72 yards and a touchdown of his own. Corum continues to impress and eat into Williams’ workload. He’s worth a bench spot for his potential during the fantasy playoffs.
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: Stash Brian Robinson Jr.
The 49ers are getting healthy, which can only mean one thing: they’re due another injury. Christian McCaffrey is carrying the ball 18.2 time per game. He hasn’t hit that number since 2020 when he averaged 19.7 per game with the Carolina Panthers.
CMC is also being targeted 8.2 times per game, which he hasn’t done since 2019 when he was three years into what is now a nine-year career. McCaffrey’s workload is cause for concern, which makes Robinson the most valuable handcuff in the league. If you’re a manager with McCaffrey, Robinson must be rostered as well. And if you’re already safely in the playoffs, consider adding Robinson in case CMC gets hurt. He’d instantly be a top-10 RB.
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: Start Kenneth Walker
There aren’t many players who have been more frustrating in fantasy football than Kenneth Walker.
He hasn’t exactly been a workhorse, but he’s gotten steady touches with 65 rushes over the past five games and three catches in three of those five. He averaged 4.66 yards per carry over that same time frame, 11th best in the league among qualifiers. The eye test says he’s been great, as he usually has at least one killer highlight a week.
And yet, he has just one touchdown in that span (Zach Charbonnet has been the ultimate vulture this year) and has failed to reach 11.0 PPR points in three of those five games. Fantasy managers are probably debating benching him at this point.
But this is a week to hold firm. The Falcons have been a bottom five defense in stopping the run on a per-play basis (22nd in yards per carry allowed) and a per-game basis (tied for 25th in rushing yards allowed per game). The only way the Seahawks lose to the Falcons is if the pass rush forces Sam Darnold into mistakes, so look for a heavy dose of Walker to start. Hopefully, he can get back on track.
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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