Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 1
We are now just days away from the 2022 NFL season beginning, but plenty of fantasy leagues were drafted weeks or even months ago. For those, the fantasy football waiver wire: week 1 can be helpful for updating their rosters ahead of kick-off. All season, I’ll be presenting the top free agents to target each week with a FAAB budget recommendation. Of course, with no games played, it is difficult to have reliable FAAB bids this early. That means to proceed with extreme caution until we see how roles are more defined. Here are some unheralded or low-rostered players to consider adding to your roster ahead of Week 1. FAAB denotes Free Agent Acquisition Budget Mike Davis (RB) Baltimore Ravens (5% FAAB) – Baltimore’s backfield remains banged up. As of now, we don’t know what kind of role J.K. Dobbins can play in Week 1. That makes Davis a dark horse to lead the team in carries. Not only in Week 1, but until Dobbins proves he is healthy. The Ravens also open this season against a New York Jets defense that allowed the most fantasy points to opposing running backs last season. View Davis as a potential RB3 until we see otherwise. Kenyan Drake is another interesting name to watch in the season opener. Alec Pierce (WR) Indianapolis Colts (5% FAAB) – The latest reports out of Indianapolis indicate that second-round rookie WR Alec Pierce will be the team’s No. 2 target. Pierce (6-2, 221) has the size to be a red-zone beast and opens the season with an exploitable matchup against Houston’s vulnerable secondary. This is a good week to get all your Colts into your fantasy lineups. And Pierce is readily available on most waiver wires. Wan’Dale Robinson (WR) New York Giants (4% FAAB) – Only the Vikings allowed more fantasy points to wide receivers last season than the Titans. Right now, Robinson might be the only healthy receiver the Giants have. Kadarious Toney missed a ton of time this summer and Kenny Golladay looks awful after a disastrous first season in New York. Robinson had a phenomenal camp and is locked into the team’s slot role. He could easily lead the team in targets in Week 1 and should be added in all formats. Jakobi Meyers (WR) New England Patriots (4% FAAB) – It’s pretty rare to see a team’s No. 1 wideout be available on most waiver wires. New England’s offense looked messy this summer but Meyers remains the favorite to lead the club in receptions. Meyers had 17 targets against the Dolphins last season. Plus, the Patriots have gone over in nine of their last 10 Sunday games per Rotoworld. I like Meyers as a low-end WR3 this week. If New England’s offense turns around, Meyers could have another top-30 season. Isaiah Likely (TE) Baltimore Ravens (4% FAAB) – There isn’t a ton of depth at tight end, which means a lot of fantasy football managers are taking a streaming approach. Likely was one of the most impressive preseason players. He caught all 12 of his targets for 144 yards and a touchdown. Now, The Athletic thinks Likely could be third in Baltimore’s target pecking order after Rashod Bateman and Mark Andrews. Running a lot of ’12’ sets would make a lot of sense for the run-first Ravens. Baltimore has little WR depth after Bateman. Likely could develop into a solid weekly option, which makes him worth a decent bid ahead of Week 1. Rex Burkhead (RB) Houston Texans (3% FAAB) – It appears Burkhead will be Houston’s main change-of-pace and receiving back. The veteran is also a decent short-yardage option who can spell Dameon Pierce on early downs. Burkhead averaged 7.5 fantasy points per game last season and should top that with an increased role in the passing game. He offers weekly flex/RB3 value in deeper PPR leagues. Damien Williams (RB) Atlanta Falcons (3% FAAB) – Earlier this offseason, Billy Muzio and I talked up Williams on the FullTime Fantasy Podcast. The hype cooled off considerably but a recent report suggests Williams will factor in often. That remains to be seen, but Williams can easily be added with a speculative, cheap bid. Matt Ryan (QB) Indianapolis Colts (2% FAAB) – I’ve been way higher on Matt Ryan in my 2022 fantasy football rankings than the consensus. As luck would have it, Ryan gets to face a rebuilding Houston Texans squad in Week 1. The Texans allowed the tenth-most fantasy points to quarterbacks last season. Indy’s implied total of 27 in this game is the fourth highest for the slate. If you have concerns about your Week 1 starter, Ryan is a fine streaming option. Marvin Jones (WR) Jacksonville Jaguars (2% FAAB) – Jones was the WR33 last season and is being completely overlooked. Granted, the Jags spent big money on Christian Kirk, but Jacksonville’s offense should be substantially better in 2022. Jones was one of my favorite late-round options and should surpass 100 targets once again. Baker Mayfield (QB) Carolina Panthers (2% FAAB) – If you’re a fan of the ‘revenge game’ narrative, here’s your play. Mayfield has that fiery disposition that is just the type to ball out against his former employers after he was unceremoniously dumped this offseason. I wouldn’t sit your normal starter, but if you drafted early and Mayfield is still on waivers in a Superflex format, he’s certainly worth a healthy bid. Ameer Abdullah (RB) Las Vegas Raiders (2% FAAB) – Everyone assumes the Raiders are going to emphasize multiple running backs but nobody wants Josh Jacobs. That’s actually very telling. Abdullah is the favorite to play on third downs and could mix in on short yardage. Both he and Zamir White (2% FAAB) should be players to monitor in Week 1. DeeJay Dallas (RB) Seattle Seahawks (1% FAAB) – Seattle is projected to have a lousy offense but they’ll have plenty of positive game scripts for the passing game. Dallas led the NFL in rushing this preseason and appears to be the club’s third-down back. While Ken Walker is sidelined, Dallas could see a handful
Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 17
It all started back in spring or the summer. All the mock drafts, research, sleeper articles, and strategy advice. The countless hours spent preparing for this very scenario: survive until Week 17. Make it to the finals. Congratulations on advancing
Congratulations on advancing through what will undoubtedly go down the most challenging season ever. It took a special effort to navigate the myriad injuries, pandemics, and other calamities that made 2021 so complex.
Now, the only thing left is to give your squad the best chance you can in wrapping up that final victory. Knowing which fantasy football free agents to target on the waiver wire is one of the best ways you can do that. Here are some of the players to target ahead of the 2021 finale.
FAAB denote Free Agent Acquisition Budget
Boston Scott (RB) Philadelphia Eagles (35% FAAB) – Miles Sanders has already been ruled out this week with a broken hand and Jordan Howard is dealing with a shoulder injury. After Sanders exited Sunday’s victory, Scott got a dozen carries including a goal-line plunge, and could be in for a big role this week if Howard is also ruled out.
Dare Ogunbowale (RB) Jacksonville Jaguars (25% FAAB) – After James Robinson tore his Achilles, Ogunbowale came in and took over Robinson’s lead dog role, racking up 19 touches in relief. With Robinson out, Ogunbowale should maintain a very high snap rate, including plenty of targets against New England’s stout run defense…
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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 16
Emerging from that Week 15 with a fantasy football playoff victory took immense skills or luck. Either way, consider yourself fortunate if you were able to navigate that slate and move on to Week 16. To win one more, you’ll
To win one more, you’ll likely need reinforcement after last week’s debacle. Here are some of the key fantasy football free agents to target heading into the semi-finals.
FAAB denotes Free Agent Acquisition Budget
Ronald Jones (RB) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (65% FAAB) – This is what you saved up some of your FAAB for. With Leonard Fournette (hamstring) expected to miss the remainder of the fantasy season, Jones is now in prime position to see 15 touches for a Bucs’ offense that should be motivated to rebound quickly against the Panthers. Jones isn’t much of a receiver but looked more explosive as a runner Sunday night. View Jones as a locked-in Weekly RB2 moving forward and try to add him everywhere you can.
Duke Johnson (RB) Miami Dolphins (40% FAAB) –
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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 15
Congratulations on making it to the fantasy football postseason. Undoubtedly, proactive waiver wire choices were a big help in that achievement, especially in a season as wild as 2021. Now that we’re in a do-or-die mode, each remaining FAAB dollar
Now that we’re in do-or-die mode, each remaining FAAB dollar is more valuable than ever. Let’s take a look at some of the key free agents ahead of Week 15 and figure out how much of that remaining budget we should use.
FAAB denotes Free Agent Acquisition Budget
Rashaad Penny (RB) Seattle Seahawks (40% FAAB) – The talent has always been there but Penny has always struggled to stay healthy. Week 14 delivered on that skillset as Penny took lead back duties for the Seahawks and turned 35 snaps into 17 touches, 138 yards, and two scores. With Adrian Peterson inactive and Alex Collins playing just 14 snaps, Penny is poised to be a real difference-maker while healthy and is worth a substantial FAAB bid.
D’Onta Foreman (RB) Tennessee Titans (10% FAAB) – Tennessee continues to trot out a two or three-man backfield but Foreman appears to be the easy choice in fantasy formats. Even though he was out-snapped by Dontrell Hilliard and Jeremy McNichols…
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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 14
The fantasy playoffs are right around the corner. Now is the time to make free agent moves to secure must-win late-season victories, or beef up your bench for the postseason run. FAAB denotes Free Agent Acquisition Budget Russell Gage (WR)
FAAB denotes Free Agent Acquisition Budget
Russell Gage (WR) Atlanta Falcons (8% FAAB) – Still available in over three-quarters of ESPN fantasy leagues, Gage has averaged nine targets per game over Atlanta’s past three contests and just had a season-best 11 grabs and 130 yards against Tampa. Gage is unquestionably Atlant’s No. 1 wideout and offers weekly WR3 value.
Ricky Seals-Jones (TE) Washington Football Team (7% FAAB) – Logan Thomas‘s return to the lineup didn’t last long. With Thomas projected to be back on the shelf for an extensive amount of time…
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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 13
The Thanksgiving slate certainly had more than its fair share of drama and unexpected performances but out of that chaos comes opportunity. A slew of injuries has opened the door for several key free agent players that might be available
Here are the key free agent players to target ahead of Week 13, with remaining FAAB recommendations.
FAAB denotes Free Agent Acquisition Budget
Alexander Mattison (RB) Minnesota Vikings (75% FAAB) – Odds are that Mattison is already rostered in your league, but if he happens to be available, Mattison offers league-winning upside down the stretch. Mattison has routinely shined in the featured role when given opportunities and should have multiple weeks to star as Davlin Cook is sidelined multiple weeks by shoulder injuries. If Mattison is available in your league, be prepared to make an aggressive bid to add a potential RB1 to your roster.
Chuba Hubbard (RB) Carolina Panthers (55% FAAB) – Like the Vikings, the Panthers also lost their starting running back, this time Christian McCaffrey for the remainder of 2021. When CMC miss several weeks earlier this season, Hubbard did a fine job in relief, averaging 12.9 PPR points per start. At this point…
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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 12
Traditionally, Week 12 means a fantastic week filled with family, friends, food, and lots of football. With a full slate of three Thursday games, plus a pair of loaded rosters from the Arizona Cardinals and Kansas City Chiefs unavailable due
With a full slate of three Thursday games, plus a pair of loaded rosters from the Arizona Cardinals and Kansas City Chiefs unavailable due to the bye week, the Week 12 waiver wire might be the most important run of the year.
Here are the top free agents to target ahead of Week 12 and how much of your remaining FAAB to use. And Happy Thanksgiving!
FAAB denotes Free Agent Acquisition Budget
Ty Johnson (RB) New York Jets (15% FAAB) – Before Week 11, when the bottom fell out, Ty Johnson already had standalone value playing nearly 40% of New York’s snaps and averaging nearly four targets per game. Now, with rookie Michael Carter expected to miss multiple weeks with a sprained ankle, Johnson offers RB2 upside for the next several games and should see plenty of passes as well as carries. View Johnson as a low-end RB2 in PPR leagues for the next few weeks and bid accordingly.
Cedrick Wilson (WR) Dallas Cowboys (8% FAAB) – With Amari Cooper (COVID) out and CeeDee Lamb (concussion) looking very unlikely on short rest, Wilson is in-line to be the Cowboy’s No 2 wideout on Thanksgiving and gets an appealing home matchup against a fading Las Vegas secondary that has allowed a league-worst six TD grabs to enemy wideouts over the past five weeks. Wilson will be on the Week 12 WR3 radar and is worth…
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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 11
There certainly weren’t a lot of standout performances or points scored in Week 10 but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t options available on the waiver wire. Even if your roster is stacked, the playoffs are now just one month
Even if your roster is stacked, the playoffs are now just one month away. Now is the time to start being proactive and bidding on players that not only can help you in Week 11 but in December.
Here are the top free agents to target ahead of Week 11 and how much of your remaining FAAB to use.
FAAB denotes Free Agent Acquisition Budget
A.J. Dillon (RB) Green Bay Packers (35% FAAB) – There is a solid chance Dillon is rostered in your league, but if he’s still available, the second-year back offers RB1/2 value for at least the next two weeks, while Aaron Jones is sidelined by a mild MCL sprain. Even after Jones returns, Dillon offers standalone value as a dual-threat runner who was already in on over 35% of Green Bay’s snaps before the injury to Jones. The fact that that injury is considered relatively minor lowers Dillon’s value slightly, but he’s still worth a substantial bid as a real difference-maker for the next two games and possibly longer.
Cam Newton (QB) Carolina Panthers (15% FAAB) – That didn’t take long. Newton re-signed with Carolina a few days ago and immediately made an impact, scoring twice and leading the Panthers to a much-needed victory. The contract Newton signed shows the team sees him as a potential starter and Matt Rhule has already said that the franchise is giving Newton starter reps ahead of Week 11. Newton has borderline QB1 upside and will…
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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 10
The faster we all move on and forget about what was a difficult Week 9, the better of we’ll be. It is always better to be proactive and not reactive- especially after a disastrous week like we just witnessed. With
With that in mind, the best way to move on is to know which fantasy-relevant free agents to target on this week’s waiver wire, and just how much of your remaining FAAB you should use.
Here are our Week 10 fantasy football waiver wire targets…
Jordan Howard (RB) Philadelphia Eagles (15% FAAB) – In two games since being activated off the practice squad, Howard has rushed the ball 29 times, accumulated 128 yards, and punched in three touchdowns. And apparently, Nick Sirianni plans to keep Howard involved in Philadelphia’s offense even when Miles Sanders returns. Howard won’t offer much as a receiver but can be a factor as the short-yardage back for an Eagles’ offense that is becoming increasingly reliant on the run.
Brandon Aiyuk (WR) San Francisco 49ers (10% FAAB) – After being dropped by the vast majority of fantasy managers who invested a mid-round selection on Aiyuk, the sophomore wideout is starting to heat up. In San Francisco’s past two games, Aiyuk has reeled in 10-of-15 targets for 134 yards and his second TD of the season. He might not wind up posting the premium WR2/3 numbers we expected in 2021 but Aiyuk can certainly be a viable contributor moving forward…
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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Week 9
Week 8 certainly offered its fair share of fantasy lineup tricks and treats but it also had some key injuries and developments that will make the Week 9 waiver wire one of the season’s hottest. Here are some of the
Here are some of the low-rostered players to consider adding to your roster ahead of Week 9, with our FAAB target recommendations.
FAAB denotes Free Agent Acquisition Budget
Adrian Peterson (RB) Tennessee Titans (15% FAAB) – He’s back! After word broke that Derrick Henry would probably miss the remainder of the fantasy season with a foot injury, the Titans quickly signed future Hall-of-Famer Adrian Peterson to act as their main between-the-tackles grinder. Peterson, 36, ground out 3.9 yards per carry in 156 attempts last season in Detroit but still proved to be an effective short-yardage option with a team-high seven touchdowns. Obviously, Peterson is a significant downgrade from Henry and offers little pass-catching skills, but if he can grind out 12-15 carries, AP can be a viable RB2/3 with solid TD upside behind Tennessee’s excellent run-blocking line.
Taysom Hill (QB) New Orleans Saints (13% FAAB) – Now that we know Jameis Winston (ACL) will miss the rest of the season, Hill, who himself is expected to be activated this week, is set to take over as the Saints’ starter for the remainder of 2021. Although Winston beat out Hill for the starting job this summer, Hill offers massive upside as a potential weekly QB 1, particularly in Week 9 against Atlanta.
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