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11/20/23
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2023 Fantasy Football: NFL Week 12 Waiver Wire Targets
Welcome to The 33rd Team’s fantasy football waiver wire article. The players listed below are recommended acquisitions in points-per-reception (PPR) and half-PPR scoring formats. The list will be updated as news breaks throughout the week.
Unless otherwise stated, players listed below are available in at least 50 percent of Yahoo and/or ESPN leagues.
Check out Takeaways From Every Week 11 Game here.
Top Waiver Wire Options
Zach Charbonnet, Seattle Seahawks RB
Fifty-five percent of current Free Agent Acquisition Budget (FAAB)
As detailed in our Takeaways article, Seattle Seahawks RB Zach Charbonnet is primed for a high-volume, featured workload, with QB Geno Smith (triceps/elbow bruise) and RB Kenneth Walker III (oblique strain) likely to miss at least one week apiece. Seattle’s rest-of-season run defense schedule is challenging.
Isaiah Likely, Baltimore Ravens TE
Fifty-five percent of current FAAB
As detailed in our Takeaways article, Baltimore Ravens No. 1 TE Mark Andrews suffered a season-ending fibula fracture and ankle ligament tear. No. 2 TE Isaiah Likely is a lesser player but offers TE1 matchup-irrelevant upside.
Devin Singletary, Houston Texans RB
Fifty-five percent of current FAAB
Houston Texans RB Devin Singletary leads all NFL running backs with 26.00 rushing attempts per game. He impressively averages 5.0 yards per rushing attempt despite the hefty workload, No. 7 among 33 NFL running backs with at least 20 rushing attempts during that span.
He adds two rushing attempts per game and has safely assumed rest-of-season lead-back duties, regardless of nominal No. 1 RB Dameon Pierce‘s (ankle sprain) health. Singletary remains available in at least 19 percent of Yahoo and ESPN leagues.
Ty Chandler, Minnesota Vikings RB
Forty-four percent of current FAAB
Minnesota Vikings No. 2 RB Ty Chandler averaged 7.3 yards per rushing attempt and 5.29 yards per route run (YPRR) in Week 11.
Khalil Herbert, Chicago Bears RB
Thirty-two percent of current FAAB
Chicago Bears RB Khalil Herbert remains available in 29-plus percent of Yahoo and ESPN leagues. After D’Onta Foreman aggravated his already-sprained ankle, the early-down rusher was forced from Week 11. His Week 12 status is unknown.
Keaton Mitchell, Baltimore Ravens RB
Twenty-nine percent of current FAAB
Ravens RB Keaton Mitchell remains available in 42 percent of Yahoo leagues and 64.9 percent of ESPN leagues. Mitchell’s 10.3 yards per rushing attempt in Weeks 9-11 lead his backfield mates by more than five yards. Baltimore faces the Los Angeles Chargers’ mid-tier run defense that likely just lost edge rusher Joey Bosa to a season-ending Achilles tendon rupture.
Josh Downs, Indianapolis Colts WR
Twenty percent of current FAAB
Indianapolis Colts rookie WR Josh Downs was slowed by a mid-season knee injury, but the team’s Week 11 bye provided two weeks of rehabilitation. Indianapolis now enters a four-game stretch against wide receiver–friendly defenses.
Brandin Cooks, Dallas Cowboys WR
Twenty percent of current FAAB
Dallas Cowboys WR Brandin Cooks faces the Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles in two of Dallas’ next three games. He is available in at least 38 percent of Yahoo and ESPN leagues.
A.J. Dillon, Green Bay Packers RB
Eighteen percent of current FAAB
The Green Bay Packers’ No. 1 and No. 3 running backs Aaron Jones (likely MCL sprain) and Emanuel Wilson (shoulder dislocation) will likely miss time, elevating lackluster No. 2 RB A.J. Dillon to the starting role. He is available in at least 38 percent of Yahoo and ESPN leagues.
Demario Douglas, New England Patriots WR
Sixteen percent of current FAAB
The New England Patriots’ de facto No. 1 WR, Demario Douglas, offers high-floor PPR appeal over the next three weeks.
Rashid Shaheed, New Orleans Saints WR
Eight percent of current FAAB
New Orleans Saints WR Michael Thomas suffered a “fairly significant” Week 10 nonspecific knee injury, and wide receivers average 2.2 games missed due to nonspecific knee injuries. No. 2 WR Rashid Shaheed now has reliable access to two wide receiver sets.
Jayden Reed, Green Bay Packers WR
Six percent of current FAAB
The Packers are manufacturing touches for rookie WR Jayden Reed, both as a pass-catcher and a rusher.
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Roschon Johnson, Chicago Bears RB
Sixteen percent of current FAAB
Bears rookie RB Roschon Johnson should be added speculatively following Foreman’s aforementioned Week 11 re-injury.
Jake Browning, Cincinnati Bengals QB
Five percent of current FAAB
The Cincinnati Bengals‘ rest-of-season starting QB Jake Browning is a capable scrambler, and his talented pass-catching corps can keep him afloat as a passer. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ pass rush will create problems in Weeks 12 and 16, but matchups against exploitable pass defenses and pace-pushing offenses in Weeks 13-15 and 17 keep Browning fantasy-relevant as a QB2.
Tutu Atwell, Los Angeles Rams WR
Five percent of current FAAB
As mentioned in our Takeaways article, Los Angeles Rams WR Tutu Atwell catapults to WR3/flex viability should No. 1 WR Cooper Kupp (inversion ankle sprain) miss time.
Tyler Allgeier, Atlanta Falcons RB
Four percent of current FAAB
Atlanta Falcons No. 2 RB Tyler Allgeier is available in at least 44 percent of Yahoo and ESPN leagues. He is an elite bench-stash option for fantasy football playoff teams.
Rico Dowdle, Dallas Cowboys RB
Four percent of current FAAB
Cowboys No. 2 RB Rico Dowdle is an elite bench-stash option for fantasy football playoff teams.
Salvon Ahmed, Miami Dolphins RB
Four percent of current FAAB
Miami Dolphins RB Salvon Ahmed played ahead of RB Jeff Wilson Jr. in place of RB De’Von Achane.
Odell Beckham Jr., Baltimore Ravens WR
Four percent of current FAAB
Ravens WR Odell Beckham Jr. has an opportunity to fill the void left by the Andrews injury.
Jameis Winston, New Orleans Saints QB
Six percent of current FAAB
The Saints’ Week 11 bye gives coach Dennis Allen ample time to alter the offense should he choose to bench injured starting QB Derek Carr in favor of backup QB Jameis Winston.
A.T. Perry, New Orleans Saints WR
Two percent of current FAAB
The Saints’ 6-foot-5, 205-pound rookie WR A.T. Perry could replace Thomas (knee) as a big-bodied possession receiver. Perry’s fantasy outlook plummets if Carr (throwing shoulder/concussion) can play.
Streaming Options
Quarterbacks
Gardner Minshew, Indianapolis Colts (vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
Five percent of current FAAB
Colts QB Gardner Minshew has a fantasy-friendly two-week stretch.
Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers (at Detroit Lions)
Six percent of current FAAB
Packers QB Jordan Love has the pass-catching corps necessary to keep him viable as a QB1 streamer.
Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams (at Arizona Cardinals)
Five percent of current FAAB
Rams QB Matthew Stafford faces the Arizona Cardinals’ soft coverage unit in Week 12.
Tight Ends
Michael Mayer, Las Vegas Raiders (vs. Kansas City Chiefs)
Five percent of current FAAB
Las Vegas Raiders TE Michael Mayer plays in a fantasy-friendly environment against the Kansas City Chiefs. Kansas City’s offense will push the overall game pace, and the defense is missing defensive linchpin linebacker Nick Bolton (injured reserve).
Kicker
Greg Joseph, Minnesota Vikings (vs. Chicago Bears)
Three percent of current FAAB
Week 12’s Monday Night Football game bears a 45-point over/under and takes place inside a dome. Skittish fantasy managers might avoid Vikings K Greg Joseph due to fill-in QB Joshua Dobbs’ presence, potentially the bid required to add Joseph via the waiver wire.
Cairo Santos, Chicago Bears (at Minnesota Vikings)
Two percent of current FAAB
Bears K Cairo Santos’ ceiling is restored with QB Justin Fields’ return.
Defenses/Special Teams
Tennessee Titans (vs. Carolina Panthers)
Four percent of current FAAB
Carolina Panthers rookie QB Bryce Young is trending toward bust status, making him an ideal target for the Tennessee Titans’ D/ST.
New England Patriots (at New York Giants)
Three percent of current FAAB
The New England Patriots are a 3.5-point favorite against the New York Giants, signaling ample opportunity to prey on backup QB Tommy Devito.
Looking Ahead to Week 13
Defenses/Special Teams
Atlanta Falcons (at New York Jets)
One percent of current FAAB
New York Jets QB Tim Boyle possesses fantasy-friendly profiles for opposing defense/special teams units. The Atlanta Falcons’ D/ST has high scoring potential in Week 13.
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