After several weeks of action, the NFL fantasy football waiver wire is full of players who could help enhance fantasy rosters as Week 15 approaches.
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Is your current starting fantasy quarterback going down the wrong path? Perhaps, your star wide receiver keeps falling short of expectations. If your fantasy team needs help — amongst multiple player injuries — and fantasy playoffs kicking off, get a look at the best fantasy football waiver wire options as the NFL heads into Week 15.
Fantasy football waiver wire: Quarterbacks
Bailey Zappe, New England Patriots
After a 240-yard, three-TD performance, Bailey Zappe tops the Week 15 waiver wire as a QB pickup who could help your team down the playoff stretch. Zappe appears to have solidified his role as the Pats starter after he helped lead the team to an underdog win at Pittsburgh last Thursday night.
Jake Browning, Cincinnati Bengals
If Jake Browning is still out there, put a waiver wire claim in for a QB who finished within the top 10 in fantasy football this past Sunday. Browning is proving to be a reliable starter following a 282-yard, three-touchdown performance.
Joe Flacco, Cleveland Browns
Joe Flacco played ions better than many starting fantasy QBs in Week 14, making him a solid waiver wire pickup for Week 15 if he’s still dangling out there. He last passed for 311 yards and three touchdowns, leaving guys like Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts in the fantasy dust on Sunday.
Zach Wilson, New York Jets
The Jets revolving door of QB starters has Zach Wilson back under center. If you’re looking for Week 15 waiver wire QBs, note that Wilson last crushed it putting up a 301-yard performance including two TDs.
Drew Lock, Seattle Seahawks
Those faced with thinner options on the Week 15 waiver wire might pick up Drew Lock. He did manage 269 yards and two touchdowns finishing within the top 20 fantasy QBs this past week. If Geno Smith is not ready to roll, Lock next faces the worst defense against fantasy QBs — the Philadelphia Eagles.
Easton Stick, Los Angeles Chargers
If all other QB choices are exhausted, Easton Stick will be a Week 15 waiver wire pickup. Stick will most likely start for Justin Herbert (fractured finger) on a short Thursday Night Football turnaround. Some folks may have to turn to Stick in double QB leagues.
Running Backs
Chase Brown, Cincinnati Bengals
Chase Brown is a top waiver-wire running back in 15 after he busted out for a total of 105 yards and a receiving TD on Sunday. Get him while he’s hot as he looks to be further included in the Bengals’ offensive plans moving forward.
Clyde Edwards-Helaire, Kansas City Chiefs
Until Isaiah Pacheco (shoulder) returns, Clyde Edwards-Helaire will be a waiver wire pickup if he’s still available. CEH tallied 68 yards while splitting the backfield with Jerrick McKinnon. At his best, CEH can be plugged into a flex spot for those coming up empty.
Jerrick McKinnon, Kansas City Chiefs
Speaking of McKinnon, he can be picked up in Week 15 as a sidekick to Edwards-Helaire. CEH will likely remain the back receiving more touches, but McKinnon has more of a knack for finding his way into the end zone weekly.
D’Onta Foreman, Chicago Bears
The Bears backfield is a mess. However, Foreman may be on the Week 15 waiver wire following a bye week and a dud week. He emerged as the top Bears back after compiling 72 total yards this past Sunday. Scoop Foreman up for roster depth as fantasy playoffs get started.
Wide Receivers
Quentin Johnson, Los Angeles Chargers
Quentin Johnson has recorded double-digit fantasy points in his last two games, giving him some appeal as a Week 15 waiver wire pickup. His last game consisted of a 91 yards recorded on three catches.
Odell Beckham Jr., Baltimore Ravens
OBJ is a top waiver-wire pickup at WR after recording his best fantasy performance of the season (97 yards and one TD). He may be out there to claim in Week 15 following a poor Week 12 fantasy day and a Week 13 bye. OBJ next faces the Jaguars, who have yielded the seventh-most WR fantasy points.
JuJu Smith-Schuster, New England Patriots
Likely hanging out on the Week 15 waiver wire, pickup Smith-Schuster who was Bailey Zappe’s top WR target last week. Smith-Schuster last strung together his best fantasy day of the season when he recorded 90 yards on four catches. Hopefully, this trend continues.
Tight Ends
Davis Allen, Los Angeles Rams
Davis Allen makes for a Week 15 waiver wire pickup after a smashing rookie performance consisting of five targets for four catches, 50 yards, and a touchdown. He filled in for Tyler Higbee (neck) and is likely on all waiver wires free for the taking in case he is needed to cover again in Week 15.
Hunter Henry, New England Patriots
Practically dormant since Week 10, Henry busted out with a two-touchdown performance along with 40 yards last Thursday evening. As such, Henry is a top fantasy TE target in Week 15. Let’s see if Zappe keeps slinging it to Henry when the Pats next visit Kansas City.
Cade Otton, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Hot and cold, Otton found the end zone for the third time this season. He makes for a deeper pickup at TE for those coming up empty on the waiver wire. The fact that he last received five targets and found the end zone may help keep him relevant once again in Week 15.