{"id":328048,"date":"2025-12-03T13:27:49","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T13:27:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/328048\/"},"modified":"2025-12-03T13:27:49","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T13:27:49","slug":"fantasy-football-waiver-wire-advice-pickups-to-target-stash-drop-week-14","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/328048\/","title":{"rendered":"Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Advice: Pickups to Target, Stash &#038; Drop (Week 14)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Can it really be the end of the regular season in fantasy football already? Time flies when you\u2019re trying to build a playoff resume. <\/p>\n<p>For some of you, this is a do-or-die week: Win and advance, or lose and miss out.<\/p>\n<p>Some of you are fortunate enough to have secured a playoff berth but are jockeying for a preferred seed.<\/p>\n<p>And some of you are just trying to play spoiler. Our hats are off to those of you who play to the whistle even when you\u2019re out of the running for a playoff spot. <\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s an important <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/myplaybook\/waiver-central.php\/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">waiver wire<\/a> week \u2014 and maybe the final waiver run of the fantasy season for some of you. Let\u2019s make it a good one.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/myplaybook\/waiver-wire-assistant.php\/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-563348 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/waiver-wire-central.jpg\" alt=\"FantasyPros Waiver Wire Advice\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Advice: Week 14<\/p>\n<p>Week 14 Waiver Grade: C<\/p>\n<p>Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Rankings<\/p>\n<p>Note: Players chosen based upon having early-week consensus roster percent below 50%.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>(Rostership percentages are based on Yahoo leagues; Recommended FAAB bids are based on a $100 budget.)<\/p>\n<p>Running Backs<\/p>\n<p>Written by Ellis Bryn Johnson<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/devin-singletary.php\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Devin Singletary (RB \u2013 NYG)<\/a>: 22% Rostered<\/p>\n<p>Next Opponents: BYE, WSH, MIN<br \/>\nTrue Value: $10<br \/>\nDesperate Need: $17<br \/>\nBudget-Minded: $6<\/p>\n<p>Analysis: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/devin-singletary.php\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Devin Singletary<\/a> could be valuable down the stretch. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/tyrone-tracy-jr.php\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tyrone Tracy<\/a> was carted off the field with a hip injury in the fourth quarter of the Giants\u2019 Monday-night loss to the Patriots. Tracy said after the game that the injury was a contusion and a stinger, so it\u2019s possible he won\u2019t need more than the Giants\u2019 Week 14 bye to recover. Singletary and Tracy had been splitting work against the Patriots before the injury, but Singletary was the far more productive runner for the Giants in Week 13, carrying 12 times for 68 yards and a touchdown, while Tracy ran 10 times for 36 yards. Singletary had three catches for 34 yards, while Tracy\u2019s only target resulted in a catch for minus-3 yards. The Giants get some favorable running-game matchups for the fantasy playoffs, going against the Commanders, Vikings and Raiders. Singletary warrants a waiver claim from playoff-bound teams in search of RB help.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23013\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/blake-corum.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Blake Corum (RB \u2013 LAR)<\/a>: 16% Rostered<\/p>\n<p>Next Opponents: @ARI, DET, @SEA<br \/>\nTrue Value: $5<br \/>\nDesperate Need: $8<br \/>\nBudget-Minded: $3<\/p>\n<p>Analysis: The Panthers\u2019 Week 13 win over the Rams might be one of the biggest upsets of the season. Every time it seems as if the Rams have become an unstoppable force, they fall to seemingly inferior opponents. Earlier this season, it was a Thursday Night Football loss to the injury-riddled 49ers. And now, the upset by the Panthers. Despite these surprising losses, the Rams\u2019 offense is firing on all cylinders. For weeks, we have seen roughly a 65\/35 split in the Rams\u2019 backfield between veteran <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23059\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/kyren-williams.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Kyren Williams<\/a> and second-year man <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23013\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/blake-corum.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Blake Corum<\/a>. Week 13 was no different, with Corum playing 17 snaps to Williams\u2019 35, according to Pro Football Focus (PFF). Even though Corum had only seven carries, he finished with 81 rushing yards and a score. Corum has plenty of value as the clear backup to Williams. If anything were to happen to Williams, Corum would become a must-start in all formats.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24172\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/tyler-allgeier.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Tyler Allgeier (RB \u2013 ATL)<\/a>: 42% Rostered<\/p>\n<p>Next Opponents: SEA, @TB, @ARI<br \/>\nTrue Value: $4<br \/>\nDesperate Need: $6<br \/>\nBudget-Minded: $2<\/p>\n<p>Analysis: He\u2019s back. After being a staple of this article over the first 12 weeks of the season, Allgeier briefly surpassed the 50% rostership threshold in Yahoo leagues. That didn\u2019t last. As we near the end of the fantasy season, backup running backs are the easiest way to take your roster to the next level. When a starting running back has a clear backup, such as Allgeier, that backup has substantial contingent value and would immediately become playable if the starter went down with an injury. What\u2019s nice about Allgeier is that he also has some standalone value. In Week 13, he rushed eight times for 20 yards and a score, and caught both of his targets for 35 yards. Allgeier has been the Falcons\u2019 preferred goal-line back all season and has eight rushing touchdowns. In Week 14, the Falcons take on a dominant Seahawks defense that has allowed the third-fewest fantasy points to running backs. Allgeier may not have Flex appeal this week, but he would become immensely valuable for the fantasy playoffs if <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23133\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/bijan-robinson.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Bijan Robinson<\/a> were to miss time.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27297\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/bhayshul-tuten.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Bhayshul Tuten (RB \u2013 JAX)<\/a>: 44% Rostered<\/p>\n<p>Next Opponents: IND, NYJ, @DEN<br \/>\nTrue Value: $3<br \/>\nDesperate Need: $5<br \/>\nBudget-Minded: $2<\/p>\n<p>Analysis: You may have noticed a trend in this article: Backup running backs can be fantasy gold in the playoffs under the right circumstances. Being able to plug in a backup running back if the starter goes down can give your team a huge lift. Explosive rookie <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27297\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/bhayshul-tuten.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Bhayshul Tuten<\/a> has already shown he can be valuable if given the opportunity. However, he is firmly entrenched behind <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19231\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/travis-etienne.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Travis Etienne<\/a> for now and will only be fantasy-viable if Etienne were to miss time. Despite his backup status, Tuten has scored three touchdowns in his last five games. In Week 13, he played 18 snaps to Etienne\u2019s 31 and finished with eight carries for 17 yards and a score, plus one catch for two yards. Stash Tuten for the potential windfall.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22986\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/chris-rodriguez-jr.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Chris Rodriguez Jr. (RB \u2013 WSH)<\/a>: 23% Rostered<\/p>\n<p>Next Opponents: @MIN, @NYG, PHI<br \/>\nTrue Value: $2<br \/>\nDesperate Need: $4<br \/>\nBudget-Minded: $1<\/p>\n<p>Analysis: Before the Commanders\u2019 Week 12 bye, <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22986\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/chris-rodriguez-jr.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Chris Rodriguez Jr.<\/a> had taken over as their primary ball-carrier. Although he continues to share touches with <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27316\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/jacory-croskeymerritt.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Jacory Croskey-Merritt<\/a> and <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16445\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/jeremy-mcnichols.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Jeremy McNichols<\/a>, Rodriguez is the starter and Washington\u2019s main goal-line back. His touchdown run against the Broncos on Sunday night was his third in his last four games. In Week 14, the Commanders take on the quarterback-less Vikings in Week 14. In a rare game that could find the Commanders playing with a lead, Rodriguez and his backfield mates might have plenty of opportunities to come through for fantasy. The Commanders also have favorable running-game matchups on the horizon versus the Giants and the struggling Eagles. If Rodriguez continues to operate as the Commanders\u2019 lead back, he\u2019ll profile as a solid RB3 in Week 14, with RB2 potential in two great matchups in Weeks 15 and 16.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24901\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/zonovan-bam-knight.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Bam Knight (RB \u2013 ARI)<\/a>: 25% Rostered<\/p>\n<p>Next Opponents: LAR, @HOU, ATL<br \/>\nTrue Value: $2<br \/>\nDesperate Need: $4<br \/>\nBudget-Minded: $1<\/p>\n<p>Analysis: It\u2019s hard to believe there is a running back who has scored double-digit fantasy points in three consecutive games and is available in 75% of Yahoo leagues. Since taking over the primary running back duties in <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25388\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/trey-benson.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Trey Benson<\/a>\u2018s absence, <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24901\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/zonovan-bam-knight.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Bam Knight<\/a> has been a very solid Flex play. Sunday against the Buccaneers, he had 11 carries for 62 yards and caught three passes for 36 yards and a touchdown. Knight has taken advantage of the Cardinals\u2019 offense being revitalized by quarterback <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-15642\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/jacoby-brissett.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Jacoby Brissett<\/a>. There\u2019s a chance Benson returns in Week 14, which would jeopardize Knight\u2019s usage. However, if Benson misses another week, Knight would be a decent volume-based Flex option even in a tough matchup against the Rams.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/myplaybook\/start-sit-assistant.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-575805 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/start-sit-assistant_fantasy.png\" alt=\"fantasy football start sit lineup assistant\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Wide Receivers <\/p>\n<p>Written by Derek Brown<\/p>\n<p> <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27077\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/jayden-higgins.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Jayden Higgins (WR \u2013 HOU)<\/a>: 35% Rostered<\/p>\n<p>Next Opponents: @KC, ARI, LV<br \/>\nTrue Value: $6<br \/>\nDesperate Need: $9<br \/>\nBudget-Minded: $4<\/p>\n<p>Analysis: <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27077\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/jayden-higgins.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Jayden Higgins<\/a>\u2018 role in the Houston offense has been growing. Since Week 11, he has had two top-24 weekly finishes (WR22, WR23). In Week 12, he had a 67.7% route share, a 30% target share, a 51.3% air-yard share, 38 receiving yards, 1.81 yards per route run and a 38.9% first-read share, per Fantasy Points Data. In Week 13, Higgins didn\u2019t post gaudy numbers but still had a 63.1% route share, a 14.2% target share and was second on the team with 65 receiving yards. Higgins doesn\u2019t have a tough matchup again until Week 17 against the Chargers. He\u2019s firmly on the WR3\/Flex radar for the rest of the season. <\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24357\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/adonai-mitchell.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Adonai Mitchell (WR \u2013 NYJ)<\/a>: 2% Rostered<\/p>\n<p>Next Opponents: MIA, @JAX, @NO<br \/>\nTrue Value: $4<br \/>\nDesperate Need: $6<br \/>\nBudget-Minded: $2<\/p>\n<p>Analysis: The regression game was coming for <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24357\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/adonai-mitchell.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Adonai Mitchell<\/a>. His usage with the Jets before Week 13 had been too good not to catch fire and lead to a big week eventually. In Weeks 11-12, Mitchell had a 23.6% target share, a 35.5% first-read share and a 62.5% air-yard share, but he had only 26 receiving yards per game, 1.13 yards per route run and three drops to show for it, per Fantasy Points Data. In Week 13, Mitchell torched the Falcons with a 36.3% target share, eight receptions and 102 receiving yards. I\u2019m not saying he will continue to produce at that pace moving forward, but he is the clear No. 1 WR for the Jets right now. I don\u2019t want to use Mitchell as a Flex option in Week 14 against an improved Dolphins secondary, but his two matchups after that are wonderful. Since Week 8, the Jaguars and Saints have, respectively, allowed the fourth-most and seventh-most PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers. <\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22895\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/john-metchie.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">John Metchie III (WR \u2013 NYJ)<\/a>: 14% Rostered<\/p>\n<p>Next Opponents: MIA, @JAX, @NO<br \/>\nTrue Value: $2<br \/>\nDesperate Need: $4<br \/>\nBudget-Minded: $1<\/p>\n<p>Analysis: In Weeks 11-12, <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22895\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/john-metchie.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">John Metchie<\/a> was the WR18 and WR11 in weekly scoring. In those games, he had an 18.2% target share with 55 receiving yards per game, 2.08 yards per route run and a 19.4% first-read share, per Fantasy Points Data. In Week 13, Metchie finally cooled off with only four receptions and 19 scoreless receiving yards, but he still had a 24.2% target share. Metchie will continue to be a nice PPR Flex moving forward. I don\u2019t want to play him in the Flex against the Dolphins, but the Jaguars\u2019 and Saints\u2019 secondaries are exploitable. Since Week 8, the Jaguars and Saints, respectively, have allowed the fourth-most and seventh-most PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers. <\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22989\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/kayshon-boutte.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Kayshon Boutte (WR \u2013 NE)<\/a>: 33% Rostered<\/p>\n<p>Next Opponents: BYE, BUF, @BAL<br \/>\nTrue Value: $1<br \/>\nDesperate Need: $2<br \/>\nBudget-Minded: $0<\/p>\n<p>Analysis: <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22989\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/kayshon-boutte.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Kayshon Boutte<\/a> is the WR42 in fantasy points per game with four top-24 weekly finishes this season. He has run incredibly hot with touchdowns (six) despite only seeing two red-zone targets. Overall, he has had an 11% target share with 44.6 receiving yards per game, 1.81 yards per route run and a 13.4% first-read share, per Fantasy Points Data. He has operated as the team\u2019s field stretcher with nine deep targets, which amounts to 28.1% of his target volume this season. After his bye, Boutte could have solid Flex performances against the Bills and Ravens. Buffalo has allowed the 12th-highest deep completion rate, while Baltimore is 14th in the same category. <\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26409\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/devaughn-vele.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Devaughn Vele (WR \u2013 NO)<\/a>: 1% Rostered<\/p>\n<p>Next Opponents: @TB, CAR, NYJ<br \/>\nTrue Value: $1<br \/>\nDesperate Need: $2<br \/>\nBudget-Minded: $0<\/p>\n<p>Analysis: <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26409\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/devaughn-vele.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Devaughn Vele<\/a>\u2018s role in the Saints\u2019 passing attack has been growing. In Week 12, he had a 16.2% target share with an uninspiring 37 scoreless receiving yards. In Week 13, he took another step forward with a standout game. Against the Dolphins\u2019 improved secondary, he had a 21% target share with 93 receiving yards and a score. Vele doesn\u2019t have overwhelmingly bad matchups across the next three weeks. If Vele continues to see a weekly target shave hovering in the 20% range, he\u2019ll be a decent PPR Flex play. <\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27446\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/isaac-teslaa.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Isaac TeSlaa (WR \u2013 DET)<\/a>: 1% Rostered<\/p>\n<p>Next Opponents: DAL, @LAR, PIT<br \/>\nTrue Value: $1<br \/>\nDesperate Need: $2<br \/>\nBudget-Minded: $0<\/p>\n<p>Analysis: As long as <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19799\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/amonra-stbrown.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Amon-Ra St. Brown<\/a> is out (ankle), <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27446\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/isaac-teslaa.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Isaac TeSlaa<\/a> will have deep-league Flex appeal. His role should continue to grow as long as St. Brown is on the shelf. St. Brown will be joining <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22978\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/sam-laporta.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Sam LaPorta<\/a> in the injured Lions\u2019 den. Last week, TeSlaa had an 83.9% route share, a 7.4% target share, 35 receiving yards and a touchdown, per Fantasy Points Data. Detroit could lean heavily on TeSlaa this week against a burnable Dallas secondary. Since Week 8, Dallas has allowed the eighth-most PPR points per target to perimeter wide receivers, per Fantasy Points Data. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/rankings\/flex.php\/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-516875 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/expert_consensus_rankings_billboard_amon_ra_tool.jpg\" alt=\"Expert Consensus Rankings Featured Tool\" width=\"1470\" height=\"650\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Quarterbacks<\/p>\n<p>Written by Ellis Bryn Johnson<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-10007\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/tyrod-taylor.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Tyrod Taylor (QB \u2013 NYJ)<\/a>: 4% Rostered<\/p>\n<p>Next Opponents: MIA, @JAX, @NO<br \/>\nTrue Value: $2<br \/>\nDesperate Need: $4<br \/>\nBudget-Minded: $1<\/p>\n<p>Analysis: We\u2019ve now had consecutive starts from <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-10007\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/tyrod-taylor.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Tyrod Taylor<\/a>, who\u2019s turned in two decent fantasy finishes. Against the Ravens in Week 12, he finished as the QB17. In Week 13, Taylor finished inside the top 10 at the position, throwing for 172 yards and a touchdown, and rushing eight times for 44 yards and a score. With 13 rushing attempts across his last two games, Taylor has demonstrated he still has some rushing ability in his 15th NFL season. The Jets have great matchups versus the Dolphins and Jaguars coming up. The Dolphins are allowing the seventh-most fantasy points to the quarterback position and the third-most rushing yards to quarterbacks. If you need a quarterback to stream, Taylor has a great opportunity to find a way into the top 12 at the position in Week 14.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23096\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/tyler-shough.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Tyler Shough (QB \u2013 NO)<\/a>: 7% Rostered<\/p>\n<p>Next Opponents: @TB, CAR, NYJ<br \/>\nTrue Value: $1<br \/>\nDesperate Need: $2<br \/>\nBudget-Minded: $0<\/p>\n<p>Analysis: It\u2019s tough to watch the Saints right now. Officially out of playoff contention, New Orleans is playing for 2026. Still, someone needs to command this offense, and that lucky individual is <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23096\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/tyler-shough.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Tyler Shough<\/a>. Last week, in an impressively close game against the Dolphins, Shough finished as a QB1 for fantasy, throwing for 236 yards with two touchdowns and an interception, while rushing six times for 18 yards. In Week 13, the Saints take on the Buccaneers, who have allowed the most fantasy points to the quarterback position since Week 10. During that stretch, the Buccaneers have given up an average of 290 passing yards, 2.5 touchdowns via the air and 0.8 touchdowns on the ground to quarterbacks. It may feel gross to use him, but Shough is a very viable streamer this week.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23071\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/cj-stroud.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">C.J. Stroud (QB \u2013 HOU)<\/a>: 39% Rostered<\/p>\n<p>Next Opponents: @KC, ARI, LV<br \/>\nTrue Value: $0<br \/>\nDesperate Need: $1<br \/>\nBudget-Minded: $0<\/p>\n<p>Analysis: Whether it\u2019s been <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-22799\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/davis-mills.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Davis Mills<\/a> or <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23071\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/cj-stroud.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">C.J. Stroud<\/a> under center, the Texans have been rolling. After a big divisional win against the Colts in Week 13, they take their four-game win streak on the road against the Chiefs for Sunday Night Football. This game is massive for both teams. With the AFC Wild Card race neck and neck, both the Chiefs and Texans are currently on the outside looking in. For fantasy, this could be a tough game for both offenses. The Texans are allowing the fewest yards per game, and the Chiefs are allowing the eighth-fewest yards to opposing offenses. Against the Colts on Sunday, Stroud failed to produce a touchdown despite completing 22-of-35 passes for 276 yards. With the Chiefs allowing the fifth-fewest rushing yards to opposing running backs, Stroud may be forced to try and move the ball through the air. It\u2019s a tough matchup, but Stroud should be able to produce double-digit fantasy points.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/myplaybook\/trade-finder.php\/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-563220 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stat-Category-Leader-1.jpg\" alt=\"FantasyPros Fantasy Football Trade Finder\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tight Ends <\/p>\n<p>Written by Derek Brown<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17349\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/dalton-schultz.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Dalton Schultz (TE \u2013 HOU)<\/a>: 46% Rostered<\/p>\n<p>Next Opponents: @KC, ARI, LV<br \/>\nTrue Value: $3<br \/>\nDesperate Need: $6<br \/>\nBudget-Minded: $2<\/p>\n<p>Analysis: In Weeks 5-12, <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17349\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/dalton-schultz.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Dalton Schultz<\/a> was the TE11 in fantasy points per game, drawing an 18.2% target share with 53 receiving yards per game, 1.69 yards per route run and a 20.3% first-read share, per Fantasy Points Data. In those seven games, he had one score, five red-zone targets and four deep targets. Schultz didn\u2019t get in the end zone against the Colts, but he did continue his strong play with a 22.8% target share, seven receptions and 55 receiving yards. Schultz should continue to flirt with TE1 production for the rest of the season.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25345\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/brenton-strange.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Brenton Strange (TE \u2013 JAX)<\/a>: 32% Rostered<\/p>\n<p>Next Opponents: IND, NYJ, @DEN<br \/>\nTrue Value: $2<br \/>\nDesperate Need: $4<br \/>\nBudget-Minded: $1<\/p>\n<p>Analysis: Entering Week 13, <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25345\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/brenton-strange.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Brenton Strange<\/a> had a 60.5% route share, a 14.6% target share, 49.5 receiving yards per game, 2.23 yards per route run and a 14.7% first-read share, per Fantasy Points Data. He has two TE1 weekly finishes this season. Against the Titans in Week 13, Strange made the most of his 14.8% target share, finishing with three receptions, 45 receiving yards and a touchdown. If you\u2019re looking to stream a tight end for Week 14, Strange should be the first name on your list. Indianapolis has allowed the second-most receiving yards per game and the third-most fantasy points per game to tight ends. <\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26006\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/colston-loveland.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Colston Loveland (TE \u2013 CHI)<\/a>: 43% Rostered<\/p>\n<p>Next Opponents: @GB, CLE, @GB<br \/>\nTrue Value: $1<br \/>\nDesperate Need: $2<br \/>\nBudget-Minded: $0<\/p>\n<p>Analysis: <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26006\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/colston-loveland.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Colston Loveland<\/a> is still dealing with <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19229\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/cole-kmet.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Cole Kmet<\/a> cutting into his playing time. I don\u2019t see that changing for the rest of 2025. That hasn\u2019t stopped Loveland from being productive when he has been targeted, though. Since Week 9, he has a 60.3% route share, a 14.8% target share, 58 receiving yards per game, 2.42 yards per route run and a 16% first-read share, per Fantasy Points Data. In those five games, he has recorded three red-zone targets and three touchdowns. Loveland will continue to be a midrange streaming option at tight end for the remainder of the season. <\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-14104\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/darren-waller.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Darren Waller (TE \u2013 MIA)<\/a>: 30% Rostered<\/p>\n<p>Next Opponents: @NYJ, @PIT, CIN<br \/>\nTrue Value: $1<br \/>\nDesperate Need: $2<br \/>\nBudget-Minded: $0<\/p>\n<p>Analysis: In his first game back from injury, <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-14104\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/darren-waller.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Darren Waller<\/a> had a 68.9% route share, a 13% target share and 47 scoreless receiving yards. Waller is a wonderful player to target if you want tight end insurance or a streaming option for Weeks 15-16. The Steelers and Bengals have, respectively, allowed the sixth-most and the most fantasy points per game to tight ends. Waller could help you advance to the title game in the fantasy playoffs. <\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26335\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/aj-barner.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">AJ Barner (TE \u2013 SEA)<\/a>: 13% Rostered<\/p>\n<p>Next Opponents: @ATL, IND, LAR<br \/>\nTrue Value: $1<br \/>\nDesperate Need: $2<br \/>\nBudget-Minded: $0<\/p>\n<p>Analysis: <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26335\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/aj-barner.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">AJ Barner<\/a> is locked into an offense with low passing volume and carries a sizable risk weekly if Seattle\u2019s opponent can\u2019t force the Seahawks to throw the ball. Barner is making the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/myplaybook\/waiver-central.php\/?tag=fp-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">waiver wire<\/a> column this week with an eye on Week 15. The Colts can push Seattle to throw the ball, and Indy has bled out production to tight ends all season. The Colts have allowed the second-most receiving yards and the third-most fantasy points per game to tight ends. Barner is a fantastic streaming option in Week 15. <\/p>\n<p>Defenses<\/p>\n<p>Written by Pat Fitzmaurice<\/p>\n<p>Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 28% Rostered<\/p>\n<p>Next Opponents: NO, ATL, @CAR<br \/>\nTrue Value: $5<br \/>\nDesperate Need: $9<br \/>\nBudget-Minded: $2<\/p>\n<p>Analysis: The Buccaneers\u2019 defense scored only four fantasy points from Week 10 to Week 12 before forcing a pair of turnovers and getting two sacks against the Cardinals on Sunday. Although the Tampa Bay defense hasn\u2019t been very prolific of late, their schedule is very attractive the rest of the way, with matchups against the Saints, Falcons, Panthers and Dolphins. If you\u2019re sitting on a hefty FAAB stash, consider making a substantial bid for Tampa Bay and riding them the rest of the way.<\/p>\n<p>Washington Commanders: 5% Rostered<\/p>\n<p>Next Opponents: MIN, @NYG, PHI<br \/>\nTrue Value: $2<br \/>\nDesperate Need: $5<br \/>\nBudget-Minded: $1<\/p>\n<p>Analysis: The Commanders\u2019 defense? Really? Yes, really. It\u2019s all about Washington\u2019s Week 14 matchup with Minnesota. The Vikings are adrift at the quarterback position. <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23018\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/jj-mccarthy.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">J.J. McCarthy<\/a> has thrown 10 interceptions and taken 20 sacks in six starts. McCarthy missed Week 13 with a concussion, and undrafted rookie free agent <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27580\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/max-brosmer.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Max Brosmer<\/a> picked up where McCarthy left off, throwing four interceptions (including one of the most preposterous pick-sixes you\u2019ll ever see) and absorbing four sacks. The Washington defense has been bad this year. Entering their Sunday night game against the Broncos, the Commanders had given up 8.9 yards per pass attempt this season. No other team had allowed more than 7.9 yards per pass attempt through Week 12. Washington isn\u2019t especially good against the run either. But the Vikings are such a great matchup that it\u2019s worth spending a little extra to roster the Commanders if you absolutely need a win in Week 14.<\/p>\n<p>Miami Dolphins: 20% Rostered<\/p>\n<p>Next Opponents: @NYJ, @PIT, CIN<br \/>\nTrue Value: $1<br \/>\nDesperate Need: $2<br \/>\nBudget-Minded: $1<\/p>\n<p>Analysis: The Dolphins\u2019 defense has forced seven turnovers in its last three games and gets a Week 14 matchup against quarterback <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-10007\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/tyrod-taylor.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Tyrod Taylor<\/a> and the Jets. Taylor has been sacked 12 times and intercepted four times in his last four games.<\/p>\n<p>Kansas City Chiefs: 42% Rostered<\/p>\n<p>Next Opponents: HOU, LAC, @TEN<br \/>\nTrue Value: $1<br \/>\nDesperate Need: $1<br \/>\nBudget-Minded: $0<\/p>\n<p>Analysis: Although Kansas City ranks outside the top 20 in defensive fantasy scoring, we still have faith in Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo. The Chiefs\u2019 defense has a solid Week 14 matchup against the Texans, who have one of the shakier offensive lines in the league. After missing multiple games with a concussion, Texans quarterback <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23071\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/cj-stroud.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">C.J. Stroud<\/a> returned to action in Week 13. He threw one interception and was sacked twice in a win over the Colts.<\/p>\n<p>New York Jets: 8% Rostered<\/p>\n<p>Next Opponents: MIA, @JAX, @NO<br \/>\nTrue Value: $1<br \/>\nDesperate Need: $1<br \/>\nBudget-Minded: $0<\/p>\n<p>Analysis: The Jets have been one of the NFL\u2019s lowest-scoring fantasy defenses, but the Jets are playable this week if you\u2019re in a pinch. They have a matchup with quarterback <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19198\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/tua-tagovailoa.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Tua Tagovailoa<\/a> and the Dolphins. Tagovailoa has thrown a league-high 14 interceptions this season and has been sacked 25 times.<\/p>\n<p>Defense Stash Candidates<\/p>\n<p>New Orleans Saints<br \/>\n New York Giants<\/p>\n<p>(Yes, it\u2019s acceptable to roster two defenses this late in the season as long as your running back and wide receiver depth is adequate.)<\/p>\n<p>The Saints\u2019 defense has at least been respectable this season in both real life and fantasy. The Saints entered Week 13 tied for 15th in defensive fantasy points per game with 6.1. New Orleans has an extremely favorable schedule for the fantasy playoffs, getting the Panthers, Jets and Titans in Weeks 15-17. The less astute managers in your league will bypass the Saints since their Week 14 matchup against the Buccaneers isn\u2019t particularly appealing. But this is a defense worth stashing if you have the bench space.<\/p>\n<p>The Giants ranked dead last in defensive fantasy scoring entering their Monday Night Football matchup against the Patriots. But with games against the Commanders, Vikings and Raiders in Weeks 15-17, the Giants are an attractive option down the stretch. <\/p>\n<p>Kickers<\/p>\n<p>Written by Pat Fitzmaurice<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16026\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/wil-lutz.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Wil Lutz (K \u2013 DEN)<\/a>: 44% Rostered<\/p>\n<p>Next Opponents: @LV, GB, JAX<br \/>\nTrue Value: $1<br \/>\nDesperate Need: $2<br \/>\nBudget-Minded: $0<\/p>\n<p>Analysis: <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16026\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/wil-lutz.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Wil Lutz<\/a> has been solid this season, hitting 19-of-22 field goals and 27-of-27 extra points. Lutz has also kicked three game-winning field goals for Denver. He hadn\u2019t scored double-digit fantasy points in a game this season until Week 12, but he\u2019s now produced 27 points in his last two games. Lutz gets to kick in a dome in Week 14, visiting Las Vegas for a matchup against the Raiders. <\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23297\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/evan-mcpherson.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Evan McPherson (K \u2013 CIN)<\/a>: 40% Rostered<\/p>\n<p>Next Opponents: @BUF, BAL, @MIA<br \/>\nTrue Value: $1<br \/>\nDesperate Need: $2<br \/>\nBudget-Minded: $0<\/p>\n<p>Analysis: <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23297\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/evan-mcpherson.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Evan McPherson<\/a> has been on a tear, averaging 13.3 fantasy points over his last six games. He\u2019s gone 17-of-18 on field goals and 16-of-16 on extra points over that stretch. McPherson drilled six field goals in the Bengals\u2019 32-14 win over the Ravens on Thanksgiving night. McPherson has a Week 14 matchup against the Bills in Buffalo, where December weather can be problematic for kickers. But the long-range forecast suggests only moderate winds and a slight possibility of some light snow on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26638\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/harrison-mevis.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Harrison Mevis (K \u2013 LAR)<\/a>: 2% Rostered<\/p>\n<p>Next Opponents: @ARI, DET, @SEA<br \/>\nTrue Value: $1<br \/>\nDesperate Need: $1<br \/>\nBudget-Minded: $0<\/p>\n<p>Analysis: Nicknamed \u201cThe Thiccer Kicker\u201d because of his 6-foot-0, 245-pound physique, <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26638\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/harrison-mevis.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Harrison Mevis<\/a> is a perfect 2-of-2 on field goals and 17-of-17 on extra points in his first four games with the Rams. Mevis has a high floor because he kicks for the high-scoring Rams, but his ceiling may be limited because of Rams head coach Sean McVay\u2019s reluctance to settle for field goals. Mevis won\u2019t have to deal with the elements in his next two matchups, getting the Cardinals in Arizona and the Lions at home in L.A. Perhaps a beefy kicker is just what your fantasy team needs.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-9443\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/matt-prater.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Matt Prater (K \u2013 BUF)<\/a>: 40% Rostered<\/p>\n<p>Next Opponents: CIN, @NE, @CLE<br \/>\nTrue Value: $1<br \/>\nDesperate Need: $1<br \/>\nBudget-Minded: $0<\/p>\n<p>Analysis: Prater gets a favorable Week 14 matchup against the Bengals, who are giving up 9.9 fantasy points per game to kickers. The reliable Prater is 17-of-19 on field goals and 33-of-36 on extra points this year, and he\u2019s attached to a high-scoring offense. As mentioned above in the <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23297\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/evan-mcpherson.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Evan McPherson<\/a> analysis, the weather for this week\u2019s Bengals-Bills game in Buffalo shouldn\u2019t be a problem.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/myplaybook\/intro.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-509724 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/my_playbook_billboard_2-min-1024x453.jpg\" alt=\"FantasyPros My Playbook\" width=\"1024\" height=\"453\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Fool\u2019s Gold<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24354\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/dontayvion-wicks.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Dontayvion Wicks<\/a> went bonkers against the Lions on Thanksgiving, with six catches for 94 yards and two touchdowns. His tough fourth-down catch with a Detroit defender draped on his back in the final moments clinched the game for the Packers. But Wicks hadn\u2019t produced more than 44 yards in any other game this season. The Packers have an ensemble cast of pass-catchers, and wide receiver <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23020\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/jayden-reed.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Jayden Reed<\/a> could return from a broken collarbone this week to further complicate the target picture in Green Bay. Don\u2019t chase last week\u2019s fantasy points by trying to acquire Wicks.<\/p>\n<p>Drop Recommendations<br \/>\nDroppable<\/p>\n<p>After missing seven games with shoulder and foot injuries, <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25981\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/bucky-irving.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Bucky Irving<\/a> returned in Week 13 and quickly took command of the backfield, turning <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23891\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/rachaad-white.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Rachaad White<\/a> and <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23679\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/sean-tucker.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Sean Tucker<\/a> into spare parts. Irving played 32 snaps in his first game back, while White played 23 snaps and Tucker was in on nine snaps. Irving had 19 touches, White had five and Tucker recorded two. White is currently rostered in 66% of Yahoo leagues, Tucker in 45%. Both are droppable.<\/p>\n<p>With <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18705\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/tony-pollard.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Tony Pollard<\/a> offering modest production as the Titans\u2019 lead back, there was hope that <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25323\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/tyjae-spears.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Tyjae Spears<\/a> might get an audition as Pollard\u2019s replacement. That hasn\u2019t happened. The Titans seem content to use Pollard as their primary early-down back and Spears as their passing-down back. In the limited Tennessee offense, Spears\u2019 part-time role offers little fantasy value.<\/p>\n<p>Although <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19201\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/jerry-jeudy.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Jerry Jeudy<\/a> has averaged 6.7 targets a game this season and has gotten plenty of air yards, his surface stats have been uninspiring. Jeudy had three catches for 26 yards against the 49ers on Sunday and got into a sideline tiff with rookie quarterback <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25968\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/shedeur-sanders.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Shedeur Sanders<\/a>. Jeudy has topped 50 receiving yards only once in his last 10 games, and he\u2019s scored only one touchdown this season. Drop him.<\/p>\n<p>The Buccaneers ramped up <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16406\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/chris-godwin.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Chris Godwin<\/a>\u2018s snaps in Week 13, which meant a reduction in snaps and routes for <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-27147\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/tez-johnson.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Tez Johnson<\/a>. Johnson had a nice run while Godwin is out, but over his last three games, he has five catches for 32 yards and a touchdown on nine targets. Injured Buccaneers wideouts <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-12119\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/mike-evans.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Mike Evans<\/a> and <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-23179\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/jalen-mcmillan.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Jalen McMillan<\/a> could also be returning soon, rendering Johnson obsolete.<\/p>\n<p>Droppable With a Chance of Regret<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-17265\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/dj-moore-wr.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">DJ Moore<\/a> has finished with fewer than 20 receiving yards in three of his last four games and hasn\u2019t produced more than 73 yards or seen more than seven targets in any game this season. Moore has tough matchups with the Packers in two of the next three weeks, with a matchup against the Browns sandwiched in between. You could probably find a more productive way to use the roster spot Moore is currently occupying.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-24333\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/isiah-pacheco.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Isiah Pacheco<\/a> returned from a knee injury in Week 13 but served as the backup to <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-16425\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/kareem-hunt.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Kareem Hunt<\/a>, who played 42 offensive snaps to Pacheco\u2019s 20. Pacheco has been unable to recapture the form he showed in his first two seasons with the Chiefs in 2022 and 2023, and it seems unlikely he\u2019ll break out of his part-time role in the next few weeks.<\/p>\n<p>In three games since his return from a knee injury, <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-26214\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/ricky-pearsall.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Ricky Pearsall<\/a> has five catches for 20 yards on nine targets. You\u2019d need to get a \u201cshow me\u201d game from Pearsall before plugging him into your lineup, and we\u2019re running out of time. Pearsall has a Week 14 bye and an unappealing Week 16 matchup against the Colts. It\u2019s probably OK to ditch him.<\/p>\n<p>With <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-18269\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/josh-jacobs.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Josh Jacobs<\/a> back from a thigh contusion after a one-game absence, <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-25885\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/emanuel-wilson.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Emanuel Wilson<\/a> loses all stand-alone value and becomes nothing more than a handcuff.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t Drop Yet<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve seen suggestions that it would be smart to do a poison-pill maneuver with <a class=\"fp-player-link fp-id-19236\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/justin-jefferson.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Justin Jefferson<\/a>, dropping him and hoping that one of your rivals will pick him up and start him. The Vikings\u2019 quarterback play has been hot garbage juice this season, leading to disappointing numbers for Jefferson. If you want to bench Jefferson, fine. But dropping him and allowing a foe to pick him up and potentially use him against you in the playoffs? Would you really be that confident that a future Hall-of-Famer couldn\u2019t hurt you in a playoff game? 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