DFS Army’s Gthom breaks down this week’s top waiver wire targets. These players are typically available in around 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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Cleveland Browns tight end Harold Fannin Jr. (44) bobbles a pass against Tennessee Titans linebacker Cody Barton (50) during the second half of an NFL football game at Huntington Bank Field, Dec. 7, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio.
QUARTERBACKS
Trevor Lawrence (JAX) – 40% Rostered
It’s the playoffs and we are keeping our list short for streamable quarterbacks in Week 15. First on the list is T-Law, who has played well recently. Over his last three games, he is averaging 20.4 fantasy points per contest and that average ranks fifth best in the NFL.
Against the Colts in Week 14, Lawrence finished the day with 244 passing yards and two touchdowns while adding in four rushing attempts for 16 yards. He totaled 19.4 fantasy points.
His next game will be against the New York Jets in Jacksonville. The Jets may not even have their starting quarterback, which puts Lawrence in a spot that should allow for multiple touchdown opportunities. The Jets allow 16.6 fantasy points per game to fantasy quarterbacks, which is around league average. Start the former Heisman winner in Week 15 with strong confidence as a streaming option.
Jacoby Brissett (ARI) – 48% Rostered
Brissett threw for 271 yards, two touchdowns and one interception against the Rams during their Week 14 loss. Brissett finished it up for fantasy managers during garbage time, but he still ended with a solid 19.04 fantasy points. He has scored 19 or more fantasy points in every single game he has started this season.
His next game will be against the Texans in Houston — yuck. Houston is fiercely difficult for fantasy quarterbacks to overcome. They allow 11.1 fantasy points to fantasy quarterbacks, the NFL’s best. The next best average is two fantasy points higher than Houston’s, highlighting how dominant they are compared to the league. The Texans also just held Patrick Mahomes (KC) in check during their Week 14 game. Mahomes scored only 6.3 fantasy points, easily his worst score in 2025.
At this point I feel like a broken record, but Jacoby Brissett is still a quarterback to stream, though he does face stiff competition against the Texans. Taper expectations but trust his floor of what seems to be 40 or more pass attempts each game. Lawrence, above, is the better start due to the matchup that Brissett has.
Low-End Streaming Options at Quarterback
- Sam Darnold (SEA) vs Indianapolis Colts
- Bryce Young (CAR) @ New Orleans Saints
- JJ McCarthy (MIN) @ Dallas Cowboys
** Indicates usage is injury-dependent
RUNNING BACKS
Blake Corum (LAR) – 22% Rostered
They keep saying he is the backup, but he has outperformed the starter in two consecutive weeks with fewer touches. In Week 13, Corum had seven carries for 81 yards and one touchdown for 14.1 PPR points; he followed that up with 13 touches for 131 total yards and two touchdowns for 29.1 PPR points in Week 14.
Corum seems to be forcing the coaching staff to continue giving him touches. While Corum is the RB2 in this offense, both backs may be able to carry consistent fantasy value. One thing is certain: Corum must be on all rosters in all leagues moving forward—especially if you rely on Kyren Williams (LAR). He is the top waiver addition leading into Week 15.
Devin Singletary (NYG) – 27% Rostered
Since Week 10, Devin Singletary has the 18th-best average at running back with 13.0 PPR points per game. During this stretch, he has scored three touchdowns, which has largely been the reason he has provided value. In Week 15 against the Commanders, there is no reason to believe Washington is a tough matchup. They allow 26.3 PPR points to opposing backs, the sixth-most in the NFL this season.
Singletary could get more interesting depending on the practice report, too. If Tyrone Tracy (NYG) is unable to practice or be available in Week 15, that would make Singletary a very intriguing streaming option for managers. The issue is that Tracy and the New York coaching staff have downplayed the severity of his injury. The practice report will give a clearer picture of how healthy Tracy really is coming off the bye.
Singletary has low-end flex value even if Tracy plays due to his ability to score touchdowns. If Tracy misses, however, Singletary may be in a smash spot. In that situation, expect him to be a solid RB2 with upside to finish as an RB1.
Zonovan Knight (ARI) – 43% Rostered
Knight struggled in Week 14, being held to just 6.4 PPR points, which is his worst performance since Week 10. He had seven carries for 16 yards on the ground and caught three passes for 18 yards on six targets. Knight did not stand much of a chance because the Rams jumped out to a commanding lead, which forced the Cardinals to drop back and throw the ball.
The biggest reason Knight needs to be on rosters is because there is real doubt that Trey Benson will return to the backfield in 2025. If Benson does not play this week, he will likely be moved to season-ending injured reserve. That would make Knight the RB1, and he would mix in with Michael Carter (ARI) and Emari Demercado (ARI), if Demercado can get back on the field. Either way, Knight is locked in as the goal-line back and early-down specialist. This could be very valuable in Week 16 and 17 when the Cardinals face the Falcons and Bengals, both of whom are poor against opposing running backs.
If Benson continues to miss, Knight will continue getting the bulk of the run for this team. He has another tough matchup against the Texans, so managers should proceed with caution if forced to play him. He profiles better as a “stash” that can be deployed in Week 16 and 17 with confidence.
Devin Neal (NO) – 55% Rostered
Neal saw the full workload again in Week 14 against the Bucs. He had 19 carries for 70 yards and one touchdown on the ground and caught his lone target for 14 receiving yards. His 15.4 PPR points were well beyond what fantasy managers expected against a difficult matchup. Neal may have the opportunity to be the running back of choice for the Saints again in Week 15, too. Starting running back Alvin Kamara (NO) has missed two straight weeks of practice, and that puts his Week 15 status in doubt.
Neal’s next game will be against a divisional foe, the Carolina Panthers. Carolina can get beat by fantasy running backs. They are allowing 25.3 PPR points to them this season, and that ranks as the eighth most in the NFL.
The rookie back will continue to be in play as long as Alvin Kamara (NO) continues to miss. In that situation, Neal would be a low end RB2 this week.
Chris Rodriguez Jr. (WAS) – 31% Rostered
Rodriguez once again led the backfield in carries, rushing yards and fantasy points. He had 10 carries for 52 yards in a brutal blowout against the Vikings in Week 14.
While the situation is rough, Rodriguez is the top running back of a three-headed committee and he has an exploitable matchup in Week 15 against the New York Giants. The Giants allow the second-most fantasy points to the running back position at 29.8 PPR points per game.
Managers should depend on better options if they can. Rodriguez projects as a low-end RB3/4 against the Giants in Week 15.
Jaylin Wright (MIA) – 2% Rostered
Starting running back De’Von Achane (MIA) left his Week 14 contest against the Jets early due to a rib injury. Once Achane left, it was Jaylin Wright who managed the remaining opportunities. Wright finished with his best performance of the season: 24 carries for 107 yards and one touchdown. He finished with 19.7 PPR points.
If Achane were to miss time with his rib injury, Wright would be a low-end RB2 in Week 15. Rib injuries can be very sensitive if they are severe, especially at a position like running back. Early reports on Monday, leading into Week 15 against the Steelers, seem to indicate that Achane will be available to play.
Grab Wright in case Achane misses. If Achane plays, Wright is off the fantasy radar. The matchup is not great, but the volume — without Achane — may be enough for fantasy managers to find value.
Running Backs Waiver Wire Rankings
- Blake Corum (LAR) – 22% Rostered
- Devin Singletary (NYG) – 27% Rostered
- Bam Knight (ARI) – 43% Rostered**
- Devin Neal (NO) – 55% Rostered**
- Tyler Allgeier (ATL) – 33% Rostered
- Chris Rodriguez Jr. (WAS) – 31% Rostered
- Jaylin Wright (MIA) – 2% Rostered**
** Indicates usage is injury-dependent
Stash Only Running Back Candidates
- Brian Robinson Jr. (SF) – 19% Rostered
- Bhayshul Tuten (JAC) – 25% Rostered
- Dylan Sampson (CLE) – 9% Rostered
- Tyjae Spears (TEN) – 33% Rostered
- Ollie Gordon (MIA) – 7% Rostered**
- Michael Carter (ARI) – 10% Rostered**
- Samaje Perine (CIN) – 6% Rostered
- Sean Tucker (TB) – 22% Rostered
- Jaleel McLaughlin (DEN) – 2% Rostered
- Malik Davis (DAL) – 0% Rostered
** Indicates usage is injury-dependent
WIDE RECEIVERS
Kayshon Boutte (NE) – 28% Rostered
In Week 13 against the Giants, he finished with five catches for 35 yards and one touchdown and scored 13.5 PPR points. He seems to be the WR2 on this offense but he has the highest ceiling within the receiver room.
His playoff schedule is going to be tough the next two weeks (Buffalo and at Baltimore), but he is playing for an offense that may have the NFL’s next MVP leading it. This makes Boutte interesting in Week 15, especially since his game has a projected total of 49.5 and a tight one-point spread favoring the Bills. This implies high scoring on both teams, and there is a decent chance for the Patriots to be locked in a back-and-forth affair.
Play Boutte as a boom-or-bust option that can win you a week but also hurt your team’s chances of advancing.
Darius Slayton (NYG) – 20% Rostered
Slayton has played well enough for fantasy now that he is the WR2 for this team. In Week 13 against the Patriots, he finished with two catches for 41 yards and one touchdown, generating 14.1 PPR points. This seems to be right around where Slayton can finish for fantasy managers on any given week.
His next game will be against the Commanders, and they struggle to stop fantasy receivers. This season they allow 36.4 PPR points to the position, the eighth most in the NFL. This is the kind of game where Slayton can blow up if the Giants are forced to throw the ball more. Even if they are not forced to throw it a ton, Slayton can get you there with his usual opportunity. Start him as a WR3/flex option in Week 15.
Parker Washington (JAX) – 17% Rostered
Washington failed to play in Week 14, but he did progress on the practice report, which is encouraging (DNP, LP, LP). This means Washington has a decent chance of being ready for the Jaguars’ Week 15 game against the Jets.
Between Weeks 7 and 12, the last stretch of games that Washington played in full, he was the WR24 in PPR points per game with 13.4. He also saw 17-point outings in three of those games, highlighting his potential.
There are a lot of mouths to feed in Jacksonville, but Washington seems to be the favorite of quarterback Trevor Lawrence (JAX). If Washington returns against the Jets, view him as a WR3/flex option with upside to finish as a WR2.
Jayden Reed (GB) – 42% Rostered
In his first game off injured reserve, Reed finished with four catches for 31 yards, totaling 9.3 PPR points. Last season, Reed was the WR29 overall, and he should be one of the top two pass catchers in Green Bay moving forward.
The issue with Reed’s profile is the variance of a Green Bay receiver and the matchup they will have against the Broncos in Week 15. Denver is the league’s second-best team at stopping fantasy receivers, limiting them to 27.7 PPR points per game.
With his low snap count, which is expected to continue increasing, the variance at his position group, and the difficult matchup, Reed should be stashed and utilized in future playoff matchups. That said, you could find much worse options if Reed is your best option.
Ryan Flournoy (DAL) – 0% Rostered
He should be picked up and held in case the starting receiver, CeeDee Lamb (DAL), is unable to suit up. During Week 14’s game, Flournoy finished with nine catches for 115 yards and one touchdown, which was boosted by Lamb leaving the game during the second quarter. Flournoy’s 29.5 PPR points were the most in a single game since entering the NFL.
Flournoy can only be played if Lamb misses. Even if Lamb does miss, Flournoy will likely be third in the pecking order for this passing attack. Despite that, it is a passing offense you want for fantasy, and that makes Flournoy interesting in scenarios without Lamb. Pick up and hold him with hopes of Lamb missing.
Jayden Higgins (HOU) – 40% Rostered
Higgins failed managers in Week 14 against the Chiefs after posting 6.4 PPR points. His three catches for 34 yards left lots to be desired. Luckily, his Week 15 matchup against the Cardinals projects to be much easier.
Arizona is allowing a middle-of-the-pack amount of fantasy points to opposing receivers with 32.2 PPR points per game. This Arizona defense also allowed Puka Nacua (LAR) to score 35.7 PPR points just last week. This is a game that Higgins and the Texans can thrive in at home.
Higgins is a fine play in Week 15, but don’t bet the house on him. He is a solid PPR player who delivers low double-digit PPR outcomes that would keep you happy for WR3/flex needs.
Luther Burden III (CHI) – 16% Rostered
Burden saw his opportunity increase once Rome Odunze (foot) was ruled out for Week 14 prior to the game. Burden had four catches for 67 yards while playing 71 percent of the snaps. His 11.0 PPR points led all Bears wide receivers in fantasy points.
Odunze was unable to practice in any form leading into Week 14, which puts doubt on his Week 15 availability against the Browns. If Odunze misses, Burden is a solid WR3/flex player with upside in a bad matchup, but he carries a low floor even with Odunze out.
Adonai Mitchell (NYJ) – 35% Rostered
One catch for 24 yards and 3.4 PPR points is not what you want to follow up a 27-point breakout week. While he busted in the worst way in Week 14, Mitchell still needs to be on radars in Week 15. Without a quarterback who can somewhat run a passing attack, Mitchell likely is not someone you need to trust. If Tyrod Taylor’s (NYJ) groin heels up in time to play in Week 15, that is the best chance of seeing Mitchell do well. Mitchell becomes more volatile if Justin Fields (NYJ) is the starting quarterback and you should consider other options if you can.
Jalen Coker (CAR) – 3% Rostered
Coker finally had his breakout game after the fantasy bros glazed him for the last seven weeks. He had four catches for 74 yards and one touchdown, good for 17.4 PPR points, but his 55 percent snap count would make anyone hesitate to start him.
When he returns from the bye in Week 15, Coker will face the New Orleans Saints, a team he has played before. He finished with three catches for 21 yards during that edition of this rivalry. The Saints have been able to somewhat slow down opposing receivers this season, allowing only 28.3 PPR points to the position, the 13th-lowest average in the NFL.
Olamide Zacheaus (CHI) – 2% Rostered
He finished with two catches for seven yards and one touchdown, and 8.7 PPR points. His profile is the same as Burden above: Zacheaus will be a more interesting play if Rome Odunze (CHI) misses again.
Most fantasy analysts would tell you to prioritize Burden, but Zacheaous has had his fair share of good games. In Week 14, he led all receivers with a 79 percent snap rate and scored a touchdown against the Packers. He is a scrappy and desperate option if you play him due to Odunze being inactive.
Chimere Dike (TEN) – 16% Rostered
He is not someone you want to rely on for your fantasy playoffs, but Dike went five catches for 24 yards and one touchdown against a tough Cleveland defense. It gets a little easier for him in Week 15 when he plays the 49ers. They are allowing 34.5 PPR points per game to fantasy receivers, which is slightly worse than the league’s average. If you are out of options, Dike is someone you can throw into a lineup as a hail-mary.
John Metchie III (NYJ) – 13% Rostered
Metchie ended his day with four catches for 34 yards on eight targets. His 7.4 PPR points were a disappointment for anyone who relied upon him in Week 14.
In order for Metchie to stay on the fantasy radar, he needs Tyrod Taylor (NYJ) to make the start in Week 15. That may not happen because Taylor is currently battling a groin injury. If Justin Fields (NYJ) gets the start instead, Metchie probably cannot be trusted, but it could be worse for him too. There is also a chance that neither starts and it is someone else entirely. In those scenarios, Metchie cannot be played with any real confidence and should be left on your bench.
His matchup is solid for fantasy purposes, though. He faces the Jaguars, who allow 33.6 PPR points per game to fantasy receivers, a worse average than the majority of NFL teams.
TIGHT ENDS
Harold Fannin (CLE) – 55% Rostered
Fannin is locked in as the TE1 for this offense. Over his last three games, he has played 90 percent of the offensive snaps or more. Additionally, he has averaged 15.0 PPR points over that stretch, which ranks as the fourth-highest average during that time. His final line for Week 14 was eight catches for 114 yards and one touchdown on 14 targets, generating 28.4 PPR points.
His next game will be against the Bears in Chicago. While it is hard to love a rookie quarterback on the road, Cleveland’s rookie quarterback just put up 364 passing yards and three touchdowns in his last game. This puts all pass catchers, including Fannin, firmly in play for Week 15.
Brenton Strange (JAX) – 38% Rostered
Strange failed to live up to expectations against the Colts in Week 14. He had three catches for 27 yards, good for 5.7 PPR points. The two games prior, he scored 14.3 and 13.5 PPR points, respectively. This is an offense and quarterback that features the tight end position regularly, which put Strange in play each week.
His next game will be against the Jets, who allow 12.9 PPR points to fantasy tight ends this year. While that is a lower average than most of the NFL, the Jaguars’ offense can still produce enough to beat the New York Jets defense.
Isaiah Likely (BAL) – 8% Rostered
Likely should have a better-looking box score than his last two games show. In Week 13, he fumbled out of the end zone as he was running for a breakaway touchdown catch — the Ravens lost that fumble, and it was ruled a touchback. Then yesterday against the Steelers, after a review, the NFL’s referees were unable to award him a second touchdown during the fourth quarter – despite it appearing to be a touchdown. Through all this noise, Likely has begun to heat up, and he has scored 12.5 PPR points in each of his last two games.
The other good thing is that the Ravens will be playing against the Bengals in Week 15. Cincinnati could not stop opposing tight ends if they tried. They are allowing 24.9 PPR points to the position, and the next closest team allows 16.6. This makes Likely a great option for fantasy managers looking for a tight end, or even desperation flex value.
Likely can be started with modest confidence in an excellent matchup. His target count and red zone involvement have been very encouraging to see over his last two games.
Colby Parkinson (LAR) – 6% Rostered
Would you be surprised to find out that since Week 10, Colby Parkinson has the eighth-highest PPR scoring average among his peers at the tight end position? I sure would be, but he is averaging 11.3 points during that span. The biggest reason for this, like most tight ends, is the touchdown ball. He has scored a touchdown in four of his last five games.
The next time Parkinson will be playing is Week 15 against the Lions. One defensive trait the Lions have is their ability to limit fantasy tight ends. They are suppressing tight end production to just 12.0 points per game, the ninth-best mark in the NFL. Luckily, Parkinson is featured inside an offense that can transcend any matchup any week. Start Parkinson as a touchdown-dependent, high-end TE2.
DEFENSES TO STREAM
- Jaguars D/ST vs New York Jets
- 49ers D/ST vs Tennessee Titans
- Bears D/ST vs Cleveland Browns
- Panthers D/ST @ New Orleans Saints