With the fantasy playoffs approaching, it’s essential to stay alert when managing the waiver wire. The NFL continually presents new opportunities and challenges.
Staying updated with the news can help you spot missed waiver-wire pickups, giving you an edge for the week or even the rest of the playoffs.
Keep scrolling for every player pickup suggestion in our Week 15 fantasy football waiver wire report.
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Week 15 waiver wire: Best fantasy pickups
Ryan Flournoy, WR, Dallas (1% rostered in Yahoo Fantasy leagues)
There should be little surprise that Ryan Flournoy is atop the priority for this week’s waiver wire. Flournoy exploded in the absence of CeeDee Lamb for his season-best performance on Thursday Night Football.
The second-year receiver saw an opportunity when Lamb went down with a concussion and popped off for nine catches for 115 yards and a score. Dak Prescott targeted Flournoy 13 times as George Pickens was having a frustrating night.
While the status for Lamb in Week 15 is unknown, we can still jump on the potential upside of Flournoy. We saw him have a fantastic game back in Week 5, so the big-game ability is there. Ryan Flournoy FAAB: 10%
Blake Corum, RB, Rams (33%)
The days of viewing Blake Corum as merely a backup running back are gone. Corum has now become a key option for a flex spot in fantasy football lineups.
Over the past two weeks, Corum has been given 20 total touches for 131 yards and three rushing touchdowns. With how dynamic the Rams’ offense is, there will be plenty of fantasy points for the young running back out of Michigan.
The playoff schedule is daunting, as he’ll have to face the Detroit Lions and Seattle Seahawks. However, the upside is too apparent to overlook. Blake Corum FAAB: 10%
Jerry Jeudy, WR, Browns (61%)
After the heated argument between Shedeur Sanders and Jerry Jeudy, something clearly clicked for the two in Week 14.
Jeudy had one of his best performances of the entire season. The Alabama WR was targeted 5 times by Sanders. With this usage, he caught three passes for 76 yards and a touchdown.
At this point in the fantasy season, no one is worth picking up if they don’t offer you immediate value in the playoffs. Jeudy will have two favorable matchups in Weeks 15 and 17 against the Chicago Bears and Pittsburgh Steelers. Jerry Jeudy FAAB: 10%
Isaiah Likely, TE, Ravens (6%)
After missing the first four weeks of the season, it took Likely some time to get integrated into the offense. The Ravens have also struggled mightily on the offensive side of the ball. However, in these past two weeks, Likely has started to find a role.
Likely has been targeted 12 times by Lamar Jackson in Weeks 13 and 14. With this usage, he has caught nine passes for 120 yards and a touchdown.
Another massive plus for grabbing Likely is his playoff schedule, which includes the Cincinnati Bengals and New England Patriots. Isaiah Likely FAAB: 5%
Ollie Gordon II (8%) / Jaylen Wright (3%), RB, Dolphins
With De’Von Achane going down with an apparent rib injury, there are some opportunities for the backup running backs.
Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel claims that Achane will be good to go for Week 15, but this still does not dismiss the potential upside for Gordon and Wright.
If Achane is to miss time, a committee in the Miami backfield is expected. However, the playoff schedule is brilliant after Week 15, as the Dolphins get the Bengals and Buccaneers in Weeks 16 and 17. Ollie Gordon/Jaylen Wright FAAB: 5%
Players who should be 100% rostered for the fantasy playoffs
NEW – Kimani Vidal, RB, Chargers (74%)
With Omarion Hampton returning from IR, many managers dismissed Vidal for fantasy purposes. However, Vidal had a strong showing on MNF in Week 14. Most of his fantasy production came from a 60-yard reception in the opening quarter, but Vidal still received 15 touches overall, which is very notable. Kimani Vidal FAAB: 10%
NEW – Chuba Hubbard, RB, Panthers (68%)
Everyone was ready to move on from Hubbard once Rico Dowdle took over. However, Hubbard delivered one of his best performances of the season in Week 13 and is coming off the bye. Chuba Hubbard FAAB: 10%
NEW – Ricky Pearsall, WR, 49ers (66%)
It’s been an incredibly frustrating season for those who drafted Pearsall. However, he will be further removed from his PCL injury and received extra rest from the bye week. On top of that, the playoff schedule is brilliant for Pearsall. Ricky Pearsall FAAB: 10%
Tony Pollard, RB, Titans (82%)
It’s hard to ignore Tony Pollard’s efforts in week 14 against the best run defense in the NFL. Most RBs are avoided when they take on the Cleveland Browns, but Pollard excelled.
The Titans’ running back exploded for 161 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. At the same time, the Tennessee offense is not one to be trusted; however, if you need depth or are even desperate for a starting RB in fantasy football, Pollard offers some value. Tony Pollard FAAB: 5%
Jakobi Meyers, WR, Jaguars (78%)
Jakobi Meyers is looking like one of the best offensive additions a team made at the deadline. Meyers feels comfortable operating in this system.
Over the past three weeks, Trevor Lawrence has targeted Meyers 22 times. He’s also caught a touchdown in each of his last three games. The playoff schedule is not terrible, but the Jags will face the Broncos. Jakobi Meyers FAAB: 5%
Week 15 waiver wire streamers: Top sleepers to add before fantasy football playoffs
Consider spending a few of your FAB dollars on these one-week plays for your fantasy football playoffs.
QB Fantasy Streaming Pickups
J.J. McCarthy, Vikings (30%)
As nauseating as it may sound, there is a chance that McCarthy is a viable start against Dallas. At this point, the young quarterback out of Michigan is playing for his career, and what better opportunity than getting to face the Cowboys?
Tyrod Taylor. Jets (15%)
Taylor has performed decently for fantasy football, all things considered. He doesn’t have the best receiving core, but he still posts more than acceptable numbers. In Week 15, Taylor will face the Jacksonville Jaguars, who have allowed the 10th most fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks.
TE Fantasy Streaming Pickup
AJ Barner, Seahawks (12%)
Barner is the ultimate boom or bust TE in fantasy football. The Seahawks will take on the Indianapolis Colts, who have been awful at stopping the TE position. Indy allows 16.5 FPPG to opposing TEs, which is the fourth most in the NFL.
Mason Taylor, Jets (24%)
Since Tyrod Taylor has taken over, Mason Taylor has not been as involved in the passing game. He’ll get a more than favorable matchup in Week 15 against the Jaguars. Jacksonville gives up the second-most FPPG to TEs.
Team Defense Fantasy Streaming Pickups
Chicago Bears (21%)
The Cleveland Browns’ offense is one of the more putrid units in all of the NFL. The only player that poses a real threat is Quinshon Judkins. Chicago should be able to control this game and the score.
New Orleans Saints (8%)
Against lesser offensive units this season, the Saints have not been bad at all for fantasy football. While the Panthers keep winning, their offense has been wildly inconsistent.
Kicker Fantasy Streaming Pickups
Will Reichard, Vikings (25%)
If there was ever a week for the Vikings offense to figure things out, it’s against the Dallas Cowboys. However, there is little trust that they will be efficient in the red zone, leaving plenty of opportunity for Reichard.
Ryan Fitzgerald, Panthers (1%)
As stated above, the Panthers’ offense is inconsistent. They should, however, still be able to move the ball and give Fitzgerald plenty of kicking opportunities.
Waiver Wire superflex/2QB pickups
- Riley Leonard, Colts (0%)
- Shedeur Sanders, Browns (8%)
- Marcus Mariota, Commanders (0%)
- NEW – Kenny Pickett, Raiders (0%)
With Daniel Jones going down, and it being suspected to be season-ending, Riley Leonard will have to step up for the Colts.
Shedeur Sanders exploded in Week 14 against the Tennessee Titans. His playoff schedule includes two favorable matchups, making Sanders a valuable addition to your fantasy team.
At this point, bringing Jayden Daniels back would be utter nonsense. The Commanders’ season is over; there is no need to risk their franchise, which can’t stay healthy. Marcus Mariota has shown time and time again that he can be a viable fantasy football option.
NEW – With Geno Smith dealing with an injured throwing shoulder, there is a chance Pickett gets some action in Week 15. Obviously, nothing to note in single QB leagues, but certainly superflex.
