-I'll be using Yahoo's "percentage rostered" data. Players are listed in order of priority, by position. Most of the players listed are available in at least 75% percent of leagues.
Tyrion Davis-Price / Jordan Mason
- Available in 99% & 100% of leagues respectively
It was a tough news day for the 49ers. RB Elijah Mitchell (knee) will miss 6-8 weeks while fellow RB Christian McCaffrey is listed as day-to-day with “knee irritation”.
Up next? RBs Jordan Mason and Tyrion Davis-Price. Davis-Price has been a healthy scratch for three consecutive weeks but he’s our preferred addition. Davis-Price, a third-round pick from LSU, sports 4.48-speed and offers significantly more upside than Mason.
Davis-Price and Mason have both appeared in just three games this season so there’s not much to go on. We’re chasing the upside of TDP on this high-scoring offense.
FAAB: 40% (Davis Price) / 15% (Mason)
Darius Slayton
- Available in 45% of leagues
Veteran WR Darius Slayton almost had a much bigger fantasy performance on Thanksgiving when he was tackled on the one-yard line following a 44-yard reception. Still, he has either 60 receiving yards or a TD in six of his last seven games. He’s also averaging almost 50 snaps per game (PFF) in that span.
Since Week 5, Slayton has earned a 20% target share, a 30% receiving yard share, and has accounted for 28% of the passing TDs by QB Daniel Jones. Following the loss of rookie WR Wan’Dale Robinson, Slayton is a solid WR3 option with upside the rest of the way.
FAAB: 35%
Michael Gallup
- Available in 52% of leagues
After a turbulent start to the season, the Dallas Cowboys offense has been firing on all cylinders. Over their last four games, QB Dak Prescott has nine TD passes and has topped 250 passing yards in each game.
WR Michael Gallup has taken advantage of this trend. Despite scoring just one TD (Week 4), he has earned a 20% target share and an 18% receiving yards share over his last four games. He’s also averaging 52 snaps per game (PFF) over his last six games.
Gallup’s production won’t blow you away, and the lack of TDs doesn’t help. However, getting a piece of an offense averaging 27 points per game since Week 2 is something to strongly consider.
FAAB: 30%
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones (7) is shoved out of bounds by Baltimore Ravens safety Geno Stone (26) during the fourth quarter of a regular season NFL football matchup Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022 at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
Zay Jones
- Available in 77% of leagues
You won’t find league winners on the waiver wire every week, but you don’t always need a home run-type pickup. Sometimes you just need a consistent option to fill out the back of your roster.
But what if you could have both? WR Zay Jones might be just what you need.
Jones posted career-high marks in targets (14), receptions (11), and receiving yards (145) in a thrilling victory over the visiting Ravens. Jones also hauled in the go-ahead two-point conversion with less than a minute left. He’s averaging 7.9 targets per game and over 60 snaps per game (PFF) on the season.
By comparison, fellow WR Christian Kirk is averaging 8.2 targets and 60 snaps per game (PFF). Jones is an ideal late-season pickup, especially in PPR formats.
FAAB: 30%
Additional Waiver Targets
Parris Campbell
- Available in 47% of leagues
We’ve been making the case for WR Parris Campbell for several weeks.
Over his last four games with QB Matt Ryan, Campbell is averaging nine targets, seven receptions, and 67 receiving yards per game. That’s turned into 18.5 fantasy points per game.
Campbell is also running 78% of his snaps from the slot (PFF). This meshes well with Ryan’s low aDOT (5.0). Campbell should be rostered in all formats.
FAAB: 30%
Gus Edwards
- Available in 44% of leagues
In his first game since Week 8, RB Gus Edwards handled 84% of the RB rushing attempts and scored his third TD of the season. It’s safe to assume that Edwards will continue to dominate the backfield work and serve as the alternative rushing option to QB Lamar Jackson.
Fellow RB J.K. Dobbins is eligible to return from IR next week at the earliest but it remains to be seen how involved he’ll be right away. Edwards provides the balance the Ravens offense needs and is a prime addition to your fantasy roster if he’s available.
FAAB: 25%
Isaiah McKenzie
- Available in 67% of leagues
WR Isaiah McKenzie had a breakout performance on Thanksgiving. His line of 6/96/1 (10 targets) was his best game of the season by far. While it’s exciting to see him have a stellar game, we need to keep our expectations tempered.
Week 12 was the first time he topped 37 receiving yards since Week 3. He also saw his highest snap count (57) come this week (PFF). However, he is running 77% of his routes from the slot (PFF) which makes him intriguing on the high-powered Bills offense.
FAAB: 15%
Mack Hollins
- Available in 80% of leagues
In five games without WR Hunter Renfrow on the field, WR Mack Hollins has averaged 7.2 targets, 4.6 receptions, and 64.8 receiving yards per game. He’s also scored twice in that span. Renfrow (and TE Darren Waller) are slated to miss at least one more game while they are on IR. If you need a plug-and-play option for one more week, Hollins is an excellent option.
FAAB: 10%
JaMycal Hasty
- Available in 97% of leagues
RB Travis Etienne went down with a foot injury and did not return on Sunday. In his stead, fellow RB JaMycal Hasty posted lines of 12/28 on the ground and 5/67/1 through the air. He also dominated the snaps 48-9 over RB Snoop Conner.
The lack of efficiency on the ground shouldn’t be surprising as the Ravens entered Week 12 ranked inside the top-10 against RBs courtesy of our NFL DvP tool.
Etienne said he would be good to go next week. However, if he misses any time, Hasty has the receiving chops, and overall opportunity, to be a viable flex option for fantasy managers.
FAAB: 10%
Nov 20, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Shy Tuttle (99) grabs Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams (23) in the second quarter at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Kyren Williams
- Available in 64% of leagues
Rookie RB Kyren Williams saw his largest workload of the season in Week 12. He handled 58% of the RB rushing attempts and 100% of the RB targets. His 13% target share is also noteworthy.
The Rams will be without WR Allen Robinson for the rest of the season after it was announced he will need surgery on his foot. With few fantasy-relevant options remaining, Williams could be a sneaky addition to fill out your roster with the fantasy playoffs coming soon.
FAAB: 7%
Zonovan Knight
- Available in 100% of leagues
RB Zonovan Knight, who was called up from the practice squad on Friday, saw his first NFL action and performed admirably. The undrafted rookie from NC State tallied 103 scrimmage yards on 17 touches as fellow RB James Robinson did not suit up (coach’s decision).
RB Michael Carter suffered an ankle sprain after mustering just six carries. If he is unable to play in the weeks ahead, Knight and the next RB mentioned should see an increase in opportunities.
FAAB: 7%
Ty Johnson
- Available in 99% of leagues
Veteran RB Ty Johnson saw season-high marks in rushing attempts (5) and rushing yards (62) while adding one TD. Assuming Carter (ankle) is out for next week, Knight and Johnson figure to see an uptick in opportunities. The Jets travel to Minnesota next week in what could turn out to be an intriguing matchup with plenty of fantasy talent on the field for both teams.
FAAB: 5%
Randall Cobb
- Available in 91% of leagues
Veteran WR Randall Cobb picked up right where he left off on Sunday night by scoring his first TD of the season. He now has 10 targets over his last two games. However, he might be without QB Aaron Rodgers (thumb, ribs) moving forward. Third-year QB Jordan Love took over in the fourth quarter and could get the start next week.
Cobb hasn’t played more than 40 snaps in a game this season (PFF) but playing over 80% of his snaps out of the slot keeps him semi-relevant in deeper formats.
FAAB: 5%
Tyler Allgeier
- Available in 53% of leagues
The Falcons offense has limited fantasy value but if you are desperate for cheap, consistent volume, RB Tyler Allgeier could be what you need. Even with fellow RB Cordarrelle Patterson back in the fold, Allgeier is averaging 11 carries per game on the season. The volume is nice, but the lack of of rushing TDs (1) makes him nothing more than a depth stash.
FAAB: 5%
QB Streamers for Week 13
Mike White
- Available in 96% of leagues
Ready to jump on the bandwagon? QB Mike White got his first start of the year after fellow QB Zach Wilson was benched this past week. White did not disappoint as he tossed three TDs to go along with 315 passing yards.
He gets a road tilt next week against a Vikings squad that, courtesy of our NFL DvP tool, ranks 24th against opposing QBs and 28th against wideouts. White has plenty of talent around him to provide value to managers who need a pivot option next week.
FAAB: 5%
Jared Goff
- Available in 54% of leagues
QB Jared Goff isn’t as available as White but he’s still available in over half of leagues. He has an excellent pair of home games on the horizon as the Lions play host to the Jaguars and Vikings. Goff is QB13 on the season and has just one interception since Week 8. If you miss out on the hype train of the Jets new signal caller this week, Goff offers a relatively safe alternative.
FAAB: 3%
Defense Streamer for Week 13
Cleveland Browns
- Available in 93% of leagues
One simple strategy emerged over the last few weeks: play team defenses against the Houston Texans. Next week is no different. The Browns will play host to the one-win Texans who are averaging fewer than 16 points per week. Cleveland has racked up 25 sacks and forced eight turnovers. Expect a dominant performance from the Cleveland defense next week.
FAAB: 3%
