After several weeks of action, the NFL fantasy football waiver wire is full of players who could help enhance fantasy football rosters as Week 12 approaches.
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 — check out the best fantasy football waiver wire pickups for NFL Week 12.
Fantasy football waiver wire: Quarterbacks
Tommy DeVito, New York Giants
DeVito has gone from being a sketchy fantasy start to practically a must-start, making him a top Week 12 waiver wire QB if he’s still out there. His stock is up after he last threw for a clean 246 yards and three TDs in a performance that saw him rank ahead of other fantasy QBs such as Tua Tagovailoa and Lamar Jackson, to name a couple.
Jake Browning, Cincinnati Bengals
It’s been a cruel season for starting QBs with Joe Burrow (wrist) being the latest to miss the rest of 2023. This means Browning will be highly sought after on the fantasy football waiver wire for Week 12 by those suddenly boasting a void at QB. Browning’s mobility should help pad his fantasy stats as the season progresses.
Dorian Thompson-Robinson, Cleveland Browns
Regarding season-ending injuries, Dorian Thompson-Robinson makes for another waiver wire pickup to replace Deshaun Watson. If you’re coming up empty at the position, especially in two QB leagues, Thompson-Robinson won’t win you any championships, but he suffices to fill an empty spot.
Tim Boyle, New York Jets
Those in dire need of a Week 12 QB should find Tim Boyle on waivers if all other options are exhausted. The Jets are benching Zach Wilson after another dismal outing, leaving their fate to Boyle. Boyle perhaps could round up fantasy points based on garbage yards against Miami in Week 12.
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Fantasy football waiver wire: Running Backs
Zach Charbonnet, Seattle Seahawks
If available, Zach Charbonnet is the top waiver wire running back in Week 12 who will likely fill in for Kenneth Walker (oblique) on a short week. The rookie running back last recorded 59 total yards on Sunday while taking on the lead role.
Ty Chandler, Minnesota Vikings
Chandler could keep seeing an uptick in touches after he impressed with 110 total yards recorded splitting the backfield with Alexander Mattison. If he’s on the waiver wire, pick up Ty Chandler in Week 12 if you’re scrounging to fill a RB or flex spot.
Chris Rodriguez, Washington Commanders
Rodriguez is a deeper Week 12 fantasy football waiver wire pickup in the likelihood Antonio Gibson (toe) is not ready to play on a short Thanksgiving week. If it’s slim pickings out there, take note that Rodriguez did manage 7.17 yards per carry on Sunday as the No. 2 RB behind Brian Robinson.
Salvon Ahmed, Miami Dolphins
Ahmed will be targeted on the Week 12 waiver wire with De’Von Achane potentially missing his next game. Achane re-injured his knee and Ahmed benefitted from his increased time on the field, including scoring his first receiving TD of the season.
Fantasy football waiver wire: Wide Receivers
Rondale Moore, Arizona Cardinals
Since Kyler Murray’s return, Moore’s fantasy stats have been on the rise, making him a suitable WR pickup on the Week 12 waiver wire if things are bleak. Over two games, Moore has tallied six catches for 91 yards and a TD.
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Odell Beckham Jr., Baltimore Ravens
Some don’t take OBJ seriously enough this season. So, if Beckham is on your Week 12 waiver wire and you need a better fantasy WR, pick him up. He’s had three consecutive games of double-digit points. This would include his last recording of 116 yards.
Brandon Powell, Minnesota Vikings
In deeper leagues, Brandon Powell makes for a waiver wire pickup for those completely dry at the position. Powell should continue to see a handful of targets once again in Week 12 if Justin Jefferson is unable to suit up.
Fantasy football waiver wire: Tight Ends
Isaiah Likely, Baltimore Ravens
Don’t walk but run to your Week 12 waiver wire and pick up Isaiah Likely! He will inherit a much larger role on offense with Mark Andrews (ankle) out for the season. Likely is a proven pass-catcher who made an impact in his rookie year when he filled in for Andrews who missed two games last season.
Donald Parham, Los Angeles Chargers
Parham stepped up at TE with Gerald Everett sidelined and caught four of his six targets for 57 yards in Sunday’s loss to Green Bay. Pick him up if you’re in need at tight end in case Everett (chest) misses extended time. Things could be worse.