Dominating the waiver wire could catapult you into championship territory regardless of how much you struggled during the draft or while making trades. Read on for eight season-long waiver wire targets, as well as a few players who you can comfortably cut loose.
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Let’s check out eight players that warrant consideration ahead of the upcoming waiver wire cycle. All players listed here are rostered in less than 35 percent of ESPN leagues and could have legitimate impacts down the stretch.
Mac Jones
Rostered in 14 percent of leagues
Jones defeated the Browns on Sunday, throwing for 198 yards and three touchdowns. Although his yardage totals have been far from impressive as of late, he has racked up six passing touchdowns and just one interception over his last four games. New England’s offense is trending upwards and Jones is at the center of it.
Rhamondre Stevenson
Rostered in 29.1 percent of leagues
Here’s a freebie. Stevenson has totaled 230 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns over the course of his last two games. Although Damien Harris (concussion) could return next week, there’s a very legitimate chance that Stevenson sees the majority of touches and continues to play a role in the passing game. The rookie out of Oklahoma has quickly drawn fantasy relevance.
Boston Scott
Rostered in 34.9 percent of leagues
Just 0.1 percent from being ineligible for this article, Scott represents an intriguing waiver wire target again this week. He posted 105 scrimmage yards this past week and remains a key member of the Philadelphia backfield with Miles Sanders inactive. The longtime Eagle is a fine RB3 option going forward.
Rashod Bateman
Rostered in 32.5 percent of leagues
Bateman found himself very involved once again on Thursday, catching six passes for 80 yards. He’s still the No. 3 behind Mark Andrews and Marquise Brown, but these past few weeks have shown that there are plenty of targets to go around. The rookie out of Minnesota is available in more than two-thirds of leagues and could be a strong WR3 option down the stretch.
Jamal Agnew
Rostered in 9.4 percent of leagues
Agnew is averaging 12 fantasy points per game over his last five contests. Although Week 10 was deceiving (he had zero catches on five targets but rushed for 79 yards and a score), it’s still obvious that Jacksonville trusts Agnew more than any of its other wide receivers right now. He continues to be a great waiver wire choice in deeper formats.
Amon-Ra St. Brown
Rostered in 7.8 percent of leagues
St. Brown is averaging 10.8 fantasy points over his last five games. He has consistently been the top wideout in Detroit’s even offense and even saw more Week 10 involvement than T.J. Hockenson, who failed to catch a pass. He’s a steady WR4 going forward and should be rostered in most leagues. Snag him before your league-mates fall in love with his consistency.
Deonte Harris
Rostered in 4.0 percent of leagues
Harris has been massively underrated this whole year. Perhaps it’s the instability under center, but the fact of the matter is that Harris has produced no matter who is feeding him the rock. The New Orleans Saints wideout is a great option in leagues with 12 teams or more.
Cole Kmet
Rostered in 6.3 percent of leagues
Dan Arnold is technically eligible for this section, so if he’s available, scoop him up immediately. Otherwise, though, let’s explore a less-owned option in Kmet. The second-year tight end hauled in six passes for 87 yards prior to his Week 10 bye and should remain involved considering Chicago’s offense is on the up-and-up. Fantasy managers looking for a TE2 who could become a TE1 should try to add Kmet this week.
Drops
Let’s check out three players that you can comfortably cut loose from your roster. All players listed here are rostered in more than 50 percent of ESPN leagues and aren’t expected to have legitimate impacts down the stretch.
Marvin Jones Jr.
Rostered in 77.4 percent of leagues
For fantasy managers in leagues with 10 teams or fewer, Jones can be comfortably dropped. He is averaging just 7.2 points per game since Week 4 and even that number was inflated by a 23-point finish in London a month ago. With James Robinson back from injury, Dan Arnold and Jamal Agnew both breaking out, and Trevor Lawrence faltering, Jones’ value is taking a real hit.
Julio Jones
Rostered in 82 percent of leagues
The Titans placed Jones on injured reserve this past weekend. Although he could return in Week 14, just in time for the fantasy playoffs, dropping him is very justifiable. For starters, he lacked both production and health through the first nine weeks, averaging 9.1 points while playing in just six games. Furthermore, you can use his roster spot to add someone else who can give you steady FLEX value over the remainder of the season. Feel free to drop the legendary wideout if your league’s bench isn’t exceedingly deep.
Mike Davis
Rostered in 72.7 percent of leagues
Just as it seemed like fantasy managers could drop Davis, Calvin Ridley stepped away from football, extending the window of optimism for the veteran running back. Since then, he has totaled just 36 scrimmage yards on 16 touches. Cordarrelle Patterson is obviously the No. 1 in this offense while Davis is several notches lower. He can be dropped in most formats.
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