Week 11 Waiver Wire – NFL Fantasy Football – 2025

DFS Army’s Gthom breaks down this week’s top waiver wire targets. These players are typically available in about 50 percent of ESPN leagues. This article is geared toward traditional 12-team leagues, but managers should always check their own waiver wire for potentially better options.

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QUARTERBACKS

 

Joe Flacco (CIN) – 33% Rostered

Coming back from his bye week, Flacco remains the best option on the waiver wire. Unlike the other quarterbacks listed here, Flacco deserves to be on rosters rest of season regardless of format. Since being acquired by the Bengals prior to Week 6, Flacco has been the best quarterback in football in terms of fantasy points per game with 25.4. He has thrown the ball 45 or more times in three of his last four games too — an insane number of dropbacks.

The other great thing about Flacco in Week 11 is that he faces the Pittsburgh Steelers, who allow opposing quarterbacks to score 19.7 fantasy points per game. That is the seventh-highest mark in the NFL. The matchup becomes even more promising when you consider what the Steelers allow to opposing receivers on a per-game basis: 43.2 PPR points. Cincinnati has arguably the best one-two punch at the receiver position, which gives Flacco stakeholders even more confidence for fantasy purposes.

Grab Flacco for this week and the rest of the season. If he is somehow available in your superflex or two-quarterback league, he is a high-priority pickup that could win you the championship.

Marcus Mariota (WAS) – 12% Rostered

What we know about Mariota is that when he fills in, he typically performs well for fantasy. He has four starts this season and has averaged 16.64 fantasy points in those contests. What managers should really value about Mariota is his ability to contribute with his legs. In the games he has played, Mariota averages 28.8 rushing yards per contest; that’s 2.88 fantasy points in addition to whatever he produces through the air. He has also been effective in the red zone, scoring at least two touchdowns in three of his four starts. The only game he failed to reach that mark in 2025 was against a smothering Chiefs defense in Kansas City in Week 8.

Mariota is a priority pickup for superflex and two-quarterback formats. In traditional leagues, there is value to rostering him for the rest of the season, though he likely profiles better as a streaming option. He faces the Miami Dolphins in Week 11, who are allowing opposing quarterbacks to score 19.5 fantasy points per game. Notably, they have given up four rushing touchdowns to quarterbacks, tied for the second-most in the NFL.

Geno Smith (LV) – 6% Rostered

Smith’s consistency has been tough to navigate in 2025, but he has had big moments in the right matchups. In Week 11, the matchup has aligned for Smith and the Raiders as they face the Dallas Cowboys. Dallas allows the second-most yards against to opposing teams and the second-most points per game to opposing teams. They also allow a league-worst 25.0 FPPG to quarterbacks. This is paired with a juicy 50.5 over-under that oddsmakers currently have set at the sports books.

With the favorable matchup and high over-under, Smith is a top streaming option in all formats. Proceed with caution, though. When Smith fails in fantasy, it has been spectacularly bad. He has three games this season with fewer than five fantasy points.

Watch out for Smith’s quad injury. It does not sound too concerning but it may keep him from going in Week 11. If he does go off against the Cowboys, do not get cute by starting him against the Browns in Week 12. Smith is a one-week rental and nothing more.

Low-End Streaming Options at Quarterback

1. Aaron Rodgers (PIT) vs Cincinnati Bengals
2. Jacoby Brissett (ARI) vs San Francisco 49ers
3. Justin Fields (NYJ) @ New England Patriots

 

 

RUNNING BACKS

 

Kareem Hunt (KC) – 48% Rostered

With Pacheco potentially on the shelf for another week or two, Hunt remains widely available and is the top pickup at the position.

His teammate Pacheco missed Week 9, and Hunt was the featured back. Hunt rushed 11 times for 49 yards and one touchdown and added one catch for six yards. He totaled 12.5 PPR points, which was impressive given the negative game script.

Hunt is a midseason rental who will likely return to his normal workload once Pacheco is healthy. Pacheco could return in Week 11, but we likely will not get any clue about his availability prior to waivers running. Hunt is the only plug-and-play option that carries confidence, assuming Pacheco remains out.

Trey Benson (ARI) – 50% Rostered

Benson is another week closer to returning from injured reserve. He is expected to be the lead running back once he returns, which was the case after starting running back James Conner (ARI) was injured earlier this season. Bam Knight (ARI) and Amari Demercado (ARI) have been leading the backfield in Benson’s absence.

Even if Benson is not the lead back when he returns, he will still be utilized in the passing game, having 13 receptions for 64 yards in four games this season. He also has 29 carries for 160 rushing yards, giving him an excellent 5.52 yards per carry average.

Benson deserves to be rostered because he will have standalone value regardless of the depth chart. In addition, there is a reasonable chance he retakes the lead role in the backfield, which could make him a weekly top-24 running back for the rest of the season.

Emari Demercado (ARI) – 19% Rostered

If Benson continues to miss time then managers can roll with Demercado in a pinch. Two weeks ago, in Week 9, he lead his backfield with 14 carries against Dallas. While he did not garner the most touches in Week 10, he was the most efficient of the Arizona backs. He rushed four times for 64 yards and added three catches for 40 yards in the passing game.

The workload for Demercado does not appear guaranteed or predictable. However, he has made bigger plays than his counterpart Bam Knight (ARI). While Demercado is the priority pickup between the two, Knight has merit to be rostered in deeper leagues. He carried the ball 10 times for 28 yards in Week 10. Both players likely fall off the fantasy radar if Benson is active without limitations.

Devin Singletary (NYG) – 37% Rostered

This was the second game without former Giants starting running back Cam Skattebo. Singletary led the New York backfield in touches in Week 9, finishing with eight carries for 43 yards on the ground and two catches for eight yards. In Week 10, his usage dipped, but he remained the most efficient of the two Giants backs. Singletary finished with eight carries for 20 yards and three catches for 53 yards, totaling 10.3 PPR points.

These numbers are not going to win a week for fantasy managers, but Singletary continues to offer low-end flex value with his current workload. Managers starting Singletary will need a touchdown to boost his production; otherwise, he will likely finish similarly to his past two outings. Additionally, managers will want Jaxson Dart (NYG) back under center. Dart left the Week 10 game against the Bears with a concussion. The Giants offense has struggled without him, which would likely impact Singletary’s ability to generate fantasy points.

Tyrone Tracy (NYG) will continue to mix in touches with Singletary. Tracy looks to be the favored of the two backs. Keep this in mind when analyzing Singletary’s bust probability.

Blake Corum (LAR) – 9% Rostered

Corum has quietly performed well in real-life football, but he has not produced enough to make a major fantasy impact. He has had three consecutive games with 12 or more carries. While he has not scored a touchdown in any of those games, he has posted rushing totals of 37, 58 and 56 yards, respectively.

Corum is receiving enough consistent work to move into the “Running Backs with Low-End FLEX Potential” category shown below. He is also the primary handcuff to Kyren Williams (LAR). Managers with Williams should consider Corum a must-add at this point.

Running Backs with Low-End FLEX Potential

1. Kareem Hunt (KC) – 48% Rostered**
2. Emari Demercado (ARI) – 19% Rostered**
3. Tyler Allgeier (ATL) – 28% Rostered
4. Tyjae Spears (TEN) – 38% Rostered
5. Bam Knight (ARI) – 44% Rostered**
6. Devin Singletary (NYG) – 37% Rostered
7. Blake Corum (LAR) – 9% Rostered

** Indicates usage is injury-dependent

Stash Only Candidates or Deep-League Running Backs

1. Trey Benson (ARI) – 50% Rostered
2. Sean Tucker (TB) – 4% Rostered**
3. Brian Robinson Jr. (SF) – 21% Rostered
4. Chris Rodriguez Jr. (WAS) – 2% Rostered**
5. Jeremy McNichols (WAS) – 4% Rostered**
6. Tyler Badie (DEN) – 0% Rostered**
7. Tank Bigsby (PHI) – 24% Rostered
8. Brashard Smith (KC) – 16% Rostered
9. Isaiah Davis (NYJ) – 11% Rostered
10. Bhayshul Tuten (JAC) – 20% Rostered
11. Emmanuel Wilson (GB) – 9% Rostered
12. Kenneth Gainwell (PIT) – 45% Rostered
13. Devin Neal (NO) – 2% Rostered
14. Terrell Jennings (NE) – 11% Rostered**

** Indicates usage is injury-dependent

 

 

WIDE RECEIVERS

 

Tez Johnson (TB) – 28% Rostered

Johnson continues to produce, finishing with 11.5 or more PPR points in three of his last four games. Over that four-game stretch, he is averaging 14.2 PPR points per game, which ranks 21st among wide receivers (prior to Monday Night Football). In Week 10 against the Patriots, Johnson had four catches for 42 yards and two touchdowns on five targets. His two touchdowns bring him to four total scores across his last four games.

Johnson’s recent success has largely come due to injuries to Chris Godwin (TB) and Mike Evans (TB). Evans is expected to miss significant time, and Godwin has struggled with injuries all season. This leaves Johnson poised to be a weekly contributor for fantasy teams in the near-term.

Johnson faces a formidable Buffalo Bills pass defense in Week 11. The Bills are allowing 31.7 PPR points per game to receivers, which ranks 11^th fewest in the NFL.

Alec Pierce (IND) – 37% Rostered

What if I told you that a borderline WR2/3 in 2025 has been Alec Pierce? Because that is exactly what he has been since Week 2, averaging 12.6 PPR points per game. Over his last four games, his fantasy production has climbed even higher and he is averaging 14.9 PPR points per game, which ranks 11th best in the NFL during that stretch.

Pierce finished Week 10 with four catches for 84 yards and one touchdown. It was his first touchdown of the 2025 season, and he’s unfortunately heading into his bye week. If you have the roster space, stash him for Week 12. He draws a tough matchup against the Chiefs at Arrowhead then, as Kansas City has been the league’s best defense against fantasy receivers. They are allowing only 25.6 PPR points per game and a league-low 955 receiving yards to the position.

Parker Washington (JAC) – 17% Rostered

Washington finished Week 10 with seven targets, three catches for 33 yards and one touchdown. He has posted two consecutive games with 17 or more PPR points, but his role may be in flux now that Jakobi Meyers (JAC) has been traded to the Jaguars.

Understanding Washington’s role moving forward depends on the health of Brian Thomas Jr. (JAC). If Thomas misses additional time, Washington can be played. The Jaguars will face the Chargers, who are considered one of the tougher pass defenses. They are allowing 27.0 PPR points to opposing receivers, which ranks fifth fewest in the NFL.

If Thomas does play in Week 11, Washington can still be played, but with lower confidence and an expectation of volatility.

Tre Tucker (LV) – 44% Rostered

Tucker and his teammates were smothered by the elite Broncos defense in Week 10. This Raiders team requires a short memory because in Week 1, they will face the Dallas Cowboys. Dallas has allowed 41.5 PPR points per game to fantasy receivers this season, the second most in the NFL.

Tucker’s former teammate, Jakobi Meyers (JAC), was traded, which presumably elevates his involvement in the offense. While Meyers departed, Tyler Lockett (LV) was also signed and he played in Week 10. Lockett saw more targets than Tucker in his first game with the Raiders, but it is Tucker’s youth and big-play ability that should lead managers to add him over Lockett.

Tucker remains second in the pecking order for this passing game. That role against the Cowboys still warrants fantasy expectations, and Tucker is widely available.

Darius Slayton (NYG) – 34% Rostered

Slayton is starting to heat up in fantasy. He has topped double digits in PPR points in each of his past two games and ended Week 10 with four catches for 89 yards, totaling 12.9 PPR points. This type of performance represents the upper end of Slayton’s weekly range. We have yet to see his signature big-play ability in his age-28 season, and while that could surface later, his talented quarterback is capable of elevating Slayton’s production beyond his usual output.

Like the other New York Giants featured in this article, if Jaxson Dart (NYG) does not play, it’s best not to rely on anything tied to the New York offense. Dart left his Week 10 contest with a concussion and will be in the league’s protocol leading into Week 11. That matchup will come against the Packers, who have been hit or miss against opposing offenses. Green Bay has limited opposing pass catchers to 32.3 PPR points per game across eight contests (prior to Monday Night Football), a mark slightly better than the league median.

Calvin Austin III (PIT) – 14% Rostered

He saw seven targets during Week 10’s Sunday Night Football tilt but only came away with two catches for 14 yards. Austin will have up-and-down weeks, and his next game against the Bengals could be one of his better outings. The Steelers are currently 5.5-point favorites, and the game carries a high over-under of 49.5, setting up a potentially high-scoring contest. The Bengals are not a matchup to avoid. They have allowed 31.9 PPR points per game to fantasy receivers, which is a little better than league median.

Jayden Higgins (HOU) – 17% Rostered

It may be hard to trust him, but Higgins should be mentioned on waivers this week. Against the Jaguars, Higgins finished with five catches for 42 yards and one touchdown, generating 15.2 PPR points. Over his last three games, Higgins has scored two touchdowns as well.

He does not stay on the field long enough to be trustworthy, but perhaps he — or even Xavier Hutchinson (HOU) — can find more consistent usage in the passing game rest of season. The Texans need a reliable second option at receiver to step up, as that role has been non-existent for them in 2025.

Their next game will be against the Titans, who are allowing more than the league median to opposing fantasy receivers with 35.5 PPR points per game.

Tyler Lockett (LV) – 2% Rostered

He was signed by the Raiders following the Jakobi Meyers (JAC) trade and was immediately thrown into action, seeing six targets and catching five passes for 44 yards, totaling 9.4 PPR points. Lockett is a 33-year-old receiver whose production has declined over the past three seasons. It’s difficult to envision him becoming a major fantasy contributor in Las Vegas, but his early involvement can’t be ignored. Especially with the Raiders facing the Dallas Cowboys next.

Dallas is allowing 41.5 PPR points per game to opposing receivers, the second most in the NFL. While Tre Tucker (LV) should be prioritized over Lockett, there’s still some merit to playing both wideouts in deeper formats.

Christian Watson (GB) – 28% Rostered

Watson is a boom-or-bust receiver who typically sees fewer targets and receptions but can make huge splash plays. Those big plays have not materialized in his first few games, but they are likely coming, which makes him worth rostering in Week 11 and beyond.

He and the Packers will face the New York Giants who have been bad against fantasy receivers this season. They are allowing 36.7 FPPG and that is the seventh highest clip in the NFL.

View Watson as a low-floor, high-ceiling option each and every week he suits up.

Mac Hollins (NE) – 1% Rostered

One player who has seen consistent production over his last three games is the eccentric Mac Hollins. He has posted 15.9, 2.9 and 16.6 PPR points during that stretch while drawing 19 total targets. Hollins also played a season-high 79% of snaps in Week 10 against the Buccaneers. But can he continue this production enough for fantasy managers to rely on him in deeper league formats?

It’s worth noting that Kayshon Boutte (NE) has been sidelined, and his absence has opened additional opportunities in the Patriots’ receiving corps. Boutte’s return should be in the next week or so, but until then Hollins seems in play for managers.

Hollins remains a volatile Week 11 option when he faces the New York Jets at home. The Jets have allowed 30.2 PPR points per game to opposing receivers this season but traded away several key defensive players at the deadline. With rookie quarterback Drake Maye (NE) capable of elevating his supporting cast, Hollins carries sneaky usage as a deeper-league flex play.

Malik Washington (MIA) – 16% Rostered

Always playing a ton of snaps but not generating much upside is Washington. He has seven or more PPR points over his last four games. In Week 10, he finished with two catches for nine yards and one touchdown. It was his second touchdown in his last three games. These type of games highlight the lack of production Washington can provide to managers who trust him.

Washington makes the list because he is facing the Washington Commanders in Week 11. The Commanders’ defense has struggled against the pass, allowing 40.5 PPR points per game, the third-highest mark in the NFL. If you are in desperate need of receiver this week, Washington can be that flier.

 

 

TIGHT ENDS

 

Theo Johnson (NYG) – 44% Rostered

In Week 10, he had eight targets and finished with seven catches for 75 yards, totaling 14.5 PPR points. The rookie’s performance against the Bears included career bests in targets, receptions, and receiving yards.

Since Week 4, Johnson has the 10th-best per-game PPR average at 11.9 points. Despite ranking as the TE4 overall during that stretch, he remains available in 56% of ESPN leagues.

While Johnson is one of the top tight ends to add for the rest of the season, his value drops if Jaxson Dart (NYG) is unable to play. Dart left the Giants’ contest against the Bears with a concussion.

Juwan Johnson (NO) – 35% Rostered

Johnson’s midseason comeback is complete. In Week 10, he scored the most fantasy points of his 2025 season with 19.2 PPR points. This came on the back of four catches for 92 yards and one touchdown. It was his fourth consecutive game with double-digit PPR points, and he has reached that mark in seven of his ten games this season. This makes Johnson a very consistent PPR tight end, and he is widely available on waiver wires.

Johnson will head into his bye week in Week 11 but will return facing the Atlanta Falcons at home. Following that, he has favorable matchups against the Dolphins, Bucs, Panthers, Jets, and Titans.

Colston Loveland (CHI) – 42% Rostered

Loveland had a dose of regression in Week 10. He finished with four catches for 55 yards, which moved the needle enough for PPR managers but certainly left them wanting more, especially after he scored 29.8 PPR points in Week 9.

The rookie is a highly talented tight end who has yet to fully emerge as a reliable fantasy option. He does have two games in a row with decent production from his position. Adding him is more of a stash than a plug-and-play option.

Cade Otton (TB) – 35% Rostered

With injuries across their skill positions, Otton has seen an uptick in usage within this offense. Since Week 5, Otton has averaged 12.2 PPR points per game, the 10th-best mark among tight ends. That trend continued in Week 10 against the Patriots when Otton set season highs across the board, drawing 12 targets and catching nine passes for 82 yards.

Otton will continue to remain relevant as long as Chris Godwin (TB) and Mike Evans (TB) are out. The former should return before the latter, but Godwin has battled injuries all season. Keep an eye on the Bucs’ injury report. If Godwin plays, Otton takes a slight step back in fantasy reliability but remains a playable option.

His next game will be against the Bills in Buffalo. The Bills have been the league’s best defense against fantasy tight ends, holding them to only 6.2 PPR points per game and allowing just one touchdown all season.

Luke Musgrave (GB) – 16% Rostered

Luke Musgrave has emerged as the next man up for the Packers. This is an interesting opportunity for Musgrave. Before going down with an injury, Tucker Kraft (GB) was emerging as a go-to fantasy tight end, averaging 14.7 PPR points per game and posting spike weeks of 24.4 and 33.3.

Fantasy managers in need of a tight end should consider adding Musgrave, though it is unrealistic to expect a one-for-one replacement. Despite that, Musgrave’s anticipated weekly target count and red-zone involvement make him worth stashing for now.

Musgrave can be started against the Giants if managers are in a pinch. The Giants are limiting tight ends to 13.0 PPR points per game.

Dalton Schultz (HOU) – 27% Rostered

Schultz has quietly put together a strong stretch of fantasy production since Week 5. Over that span, he ranks as the TE8 in PPR formats, averaging 13.2 points per game. While he has only scored once during that stretch, he has been consistently fed targets, helping him rack up steady PPR production. In Week 10, he saw 11 targets and caught seven passes for 53 yards and one touchdown — his first of the season.

Managers in standard leagues can be less inclined to add Schultz, but those in PPR formats should continue to find value in him moving forward. He faces the Titans in Week 11, a defense that has held tight ends to 12.0 PPR points per game, the 10th-lowest mark in the NFL.

Dawson Knox (BUF) – 1% Rostered

Dalton Kincaid (BUF) left the Bills’ game against the Dolphins with a hamstring injury, and when that has happened in the past, Knox is the next man up. Buffalo utilizes its tight end position in the passing game regardless of who starts, so Knox should see increased targets, particularly in the red zone where Kincaid has excelled.

Knox is playable only if Kincaid misses. Assuming that happens, Knox could be a solid tight end option against a Tampa Bay defense that allows 13.4 PPR points per game to Knox’s position.

 

 

DEFENSES TO STREAM

1. Ravens D/ST @ Cleveland Browns
2. Chargers D/ST @ Jacksonville Jaguars
3. 49ers D/ST @ Arizona Cardinals
4. Bears D/ST @ Minnesota Vikings