Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 3

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 3 It’s always a good idea to proceed with caution on your waiver wire after Week 1. Of course, every once in a while a Puka Nacua comes around and destroys that approach. That’s unlikely
Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 2

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 2 We’re only one week into the 2023 season and there is already plenty of turmoil. It isn’t time to hit the panic button quite yet. However, using FullTime‘s Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 2
Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 1

The long wait is over! Another fantastic fantasy football season has arrived. While that means all is good, many early drafters already need to explore FullTime‘s Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 1. Whether you drafted Jonathan Taylor, had some unfortunate injuries, or are just looking for depth, being proactive even before the season begins is a great way to increase your odds of winning. Also, it can give you a leg up on your opponent. However, be cautious with your FAAB spending this early. The championship is 17 weeks away. Be proactive, but also budget wisely. Here are the top fantasy football waiver wire: Week 1 players to target. FAAB denotes Free Agent Acquisition Budget Deon Jackson (RB) Indianapolis Colts (10 % FAAB) – It’s a new regime in Indy so there’s no guarantee that Jackson will be used in the same way he was last year when Jonathan Taylor was absent. However, sans Taylor and Zack Moss, there is a good chance Jackson will see double-digit touches against Jacksonville. In the four games Jackson surpassed 10 touches in a game last season, he averaged 17.7 fantasy points per game. Raheem Mostert (RB) Miami Dolphins (10% FAAB) – With Jeff Wilson on IR, Mostert and De’Von Achane (10% FAAB) will lead Miami’s backfield for at least the first four weeks of the season. Mostert quietly posted RB26 numbers last season and should get the most touches against the Chargers. Achane is the upside play and offers the most long-term potential. Marvin Mims (WR) Denver Broncos (10% FAAB) – The analytics crowd has been on Mims all offseason. However, his ADP remained well outside the top 150. That all changed when Jerry Jeudy went down. Mims has now screamed up draft boards. He’ll open the season in the starting lineup against a vulnerable Raiders’ secondary. Mims will remain in three-wide sets. He’s got a clear path to top 50 numbers. Marvin Mims is going to open the season as a starter for Denver after a rocky offseason for that position group. There’s a chance if he develops, he ends it established as the best WR on the roster. Some #ReceptionPerception positive Indicators on Mims… – 72.2% success rate… pic.twitter.com/VEmb6BdZQB — Matt Harmon (@MattHarmon_BYB) August 28, 2023 Kenneth Gainwell (RB) Philadelphia Eagles (8% FAAB) – I like all of Philadelphia’s backs at cost. However, Gainwell has the lowest ADP of the trio. Plus, he was receiving plenty of first-team reps all preseason. I’m not sure I buy into the RB1 rumors. After all, the Eagles will rotate all three backs and have Jalen Hurts dominating goal-line looks. However, Gainwell largely went un-drafted early on and has proven to be a reliable pass-catching weapon. My numbers still project D’Andre Swift to lead this backfield. But Gainwell is a priority add in free agency. Nico Collins (WR) Houston Texans (6% FAAB) – Collins quietly was targeted at an impressive rate last season. And that has only multiplied with Houston’s new regime. C.J. Stroud proved to be very accurate all summer and Collins was unquestionably Stroud’s primary read. Collins should contend for top-40 fantasy numbers and is still widely available in many leagues. Brock Purdy (QB) San Francisco 49ers (5% FAAB) – After trading Trey Lance to Dallas, there is zero doubt of who San Francisco’s starter is. Also, Purdy is fully healthy and will open the season in Pittsburgh against a Steelers’ secondary that ceded the 13th-most fantasy points to quarterbacks a year ago. Including the postseason, Purdy posted top-10 fantasy numbers in his last five starts of 2023. A top-15 season is in play. Deuce Vaughn (RB) Dallas Cowboys (5% FAAB) – Most people draft in August, so Vaughn’s breakout summer likely means he was selected. However, Vaughn might have gone undrafted in early leagues. The Cowboys manufactured touches for the diminutive Vaughn and he delivered throughout the preseason. Dallas has shown a penchant for using multiple backs. If the continues, Vaughn has a chance to play his way into the flex conversation in larger leagues. At the very least, he is a desirable hand-cuff pick for Tony Pollard managers. Sam Howell (QB) Washington Commanders (4% FAAB) – Howell looked good this preseason and has some intriguing weapons in place. Even better, he’ll open the season at home against a horrid Arizona club that looks like they won’t be able to sustain drives or stop anybody. Howell has solid streaming value in the opener. Hunter Henry (TE) New England Patriots (4% FAAB) – With Bill O’Brien back as the play-callers, it is thought that the wide receiver-thin Patriots will employ a two-tight end offense. This could be similar to the strategy that O’Brien championed in his first run as the club’s offensive coordinator. Henry will fill the Rob Gronkowski role in that scenario. Also, Henry has flashed good chemistry with QB Mac Jones all summer. With his solid red-zone skills, Henry could compete for TE1 numbers. Noah Fant (TE) Seattle Seahawks (3% FAAB) – Fant was TE17 last season but is almost completely being ignored on draft day. Granted, the arrival of Jaxon Smith-Njigba is playing a large role in that. However, Fant’s role should remain largely unchanged. He might not see a steep decline in the 63 targets he earned in 2022. Isaiah Hodgins (WR) New York Giants (3% FAAB) – Handicapping the Giants’ receiving corps is tricky. Also, the Giants ranked just 26th in passing last season. Hodgins is currently the club’s No. 1 wideout. Along with teammate Darius Slayton (1% FAAB), Hodgins is worth a speculative bid to see how things shake out in New York. Romeo Doubs (WR) Green Bay Packers (3% FAAB) – Although he’s dealing with a hamstring injury, Doubs boasted a 12% target share from Jordan Love in the preseason. Of course, we’ll have to monitor the injury report for the season opener. However, even if Doubs is limited against the Bears, he should be rostered in most formats. My projections are favorable for Green Bay in 2023. That’s why
Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 18

The final week of the NFL season is turbulent and difficult to project. That’s why the vast majority of fantasy leagues have already concluded. Still, a few savages keep the fun going all the way to the bitter end. If that’s you, our Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 18 can help navigate the madness. With only two of the 14 postseason berths up for grabs, plenty of teams have little to play for in Week 18. That’s what makes this slate so difficult to project. Backups, snap counts, and conservative play-calling are just some of the factors that can wreak havoc on fantasy lineups. However, the point of this great hobby is having fun. So, if you’re still playing this week, here are some Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 18 players to consider. FAAB denotes Free Agent Acquisition Budget Zack Moss (RB) Indianapolis Colts – Moss has taken over as the Colts’ main running back. This week, the Colts conclude a disappointing 2022 campaign at home against Houston’s league-worst run defense. If Moss is somehow available, he offers RB1 upside in Week 18. Tyquan Thornton (WR) New England – Thornton has surpassed an 88% snap rate in New England’s last four contests. Sunday, Thornton saw a season-high 7 targets and secured his second TD grab. New England will be going all out to win in Week 18, so Thornton should once again get plenty of opportunities. Matt Breida (RB) New York Giants – The Giants are locked into a playoff spot and have little at stake this week. There is a very good chance Brian Daboll rests his starters. That would put Breida in a good position to rack up plenty of touches. Alexander Mattison (RB) Minnesota Vikings – It’s also possible the Vikings rest starters. If Dalvin Cook sits, Mattison will be a hot commodity. Mattison has thrived in a featured role and the Vikings are essentially locked into a home playoff game next week. Rashid Shaheed (WR) New Orleans Saints – Shaheed has been the Saints’ top wideout for a month. Last week’s career-high 6 targets led to 79 yards. Shaheed has now topped 50 yards in 5-of-6 games. Up next, the Saints host a Carolina defense that has allowed the third-most fantasy points to opposing wideouts. Greg Dortch (WR) Arizona Cardinals – Dortch has surpassed double-digit targets in three consecutive games. In Week 18, the Cardinals are big underdogs to San Francisco. That should be another recipe for plenty of passing and targets for Dortch. Joshua Kelley (RB) Los Angeles Chargers – Like the Giants, Los Angeles is already in the postseason tournament. That could lead to more opportunities for Kelley out of the backfield. Kelley has been quite effective all season. If it were announced that Austin Ekeler was to sit Week 18, Kelley would offer solid RB2 potential. Robert Woods (WR) Tennessee Titans – This is a de facto playoff game for the Titans. Woods led Tennessee in targets (9), and snaps (48) last Thursday. Jacksonville has also allowed the 13th most fantasy points to wide receivers. That puts Woods on the FLEX radar this week. Royce Freeman (RB) Houston Texans – Freeman again led Houston’s backfield in snaps (30.) However, Freeman hasn’t been particularly effective, averaging under 3 yards per carry in back-to-back tilts. That said, Freeman looks like a good bet for double-digit touches in a meaningless game in Indy. Colby Parkinson (TE) Seattle Seahawks – Stepping in for Will Dissly, Parkinson led Seattle’s right ends with an impressive 81% snap rate last week. Also, Parkinson hauled in 5-of-7 targets for 36 yards and a score. The Seahawks still have a shot at the playoffs and wrap up the regular season at home against the Rams. Corey Clement (RB) Arizona Cardinals – If James Conner (shin) misses Week 18, Clement will step in to take the majority of snaps for Arizona. However, Arizona does travel to San Francisco, so it’s a tough match. Still, opportunity is the name of the game. Chase Edmonds (RB) Denver Broncos – With Marlon Mack (hamstring) out, Edmonds logged a season-best 59% snap share versus the Chiefs. Edmonds also turned 10 touches into 73 yards. This is the second game in a row that Edmonds has surpassed 50 scrimmage yards since returning from IR. A meaningless finale against the Chargers could lead to another solid outing for Edmonds. DeeJay Dallas (RB) Seattle Seahawks – A week after accumulating 8 touches, Dallas played 38% of Seattle’s snaps. Dallas also turned 10 touches in 98 yards of offense in a must-win game. If that formula continues, Dallas offers RB3/4 values against a Rams’ defense that is ailing. Tyler Conklin (TE) New York Jets – The return of Mike White at QB paid immediate dividends for Conklin. This week, Conklin and the Jets conclude the season against a Miami defense that has yielded the third most fantasy points to tight ends. Jarrett Stidham (QB) Las Vegas Raiders – Stidham’s dismantling of the NFL’s top defense was one of the most surprising results from a wild Week 17. The 2019 fourth-rounder threw for 365 yards and three scores in the loss. He also tossed a pair of picks but far exceeded expectations. This week, Stidham gets a Kansas City defense that’s allowed the third-most fantasy points to QBs. Josh Dobbs (QB) Tennessee Titans – After his sold showing on Thursday, Dobbs was named Tennessee’s starter for the all-important finale. The winner of this game will host a playoff game next week so expect both squads to go all out. Sam Darnold (QB) Carolina Panthers – Over the past three weeks, Darnold has posted QB1 numbers. During the stretch, Darnold has produced four touchdowns and no interceptions. He’ll be on the streaming radar this week in New Orleans. Indianapolis Colts (DST) – The Texans haven’t totaled 300 yards of offense in three weeks or surpassed 215 passing yards since Week 10. Indianapolis should be able to end the Jeff Saturday experiment with a home win, making the Colts a stolid streaming option. Also, check out our Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Adds Week 17 or more
Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 17

Week 17. This is it. If you are reading a Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 17 article, that means you made it to the championship game. All that effort paid off. Congratulations! Only one more win to go. Of course,
Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 16

Reading a Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 16 piece means you won your playoff matchup. Congratulations on advancing. Now, there are just two more wins to get. At this point, FAAB no longer applies. Waivers are strictly a do-or-die proposition.
Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 15

If you’re reading a waiver wire piece in Week 15 that means you made the playoffs. Congratulations on overcoming the turbulent 2022 season. Our Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 15 can help you reinforce your roster for the postseason tournament.
Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 14

For many fantasy football managers, the playoffs have arrived. Congratulations on making it this far! Our Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 14 will help you re-enforce your roster for these must-win games. Complicating matters this week is that six teams
Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 13

The fantasy football playoffs are rapidly approaching. Securing late-season wins is crucial to enhancing your team’s chances of qualifying. Our Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 13 will identify which low-rostered players can help you this week and beyond. Here are
Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 12

We’ve reached Week 12. The playoffs are getting close and Thursday includes a day filled with food, friends, and football. A great way to kick off this wonderful holiday week is by boosting your roster via the Fantasy Football Waiver
