Teams on BYE: NONE
Each week, it is critical to scope out your league’s waiver wire to look for the best players to help your fantasy roster. The fantasy football managers who pay attention and pick up players at the right time can have a huge advantage when it comes to winning their league. The difference between bidding on waivers and FAAB is that, with FAAB, winning the player is based solely on outbidding other players in the league. However, it’s extremely important to be judicious with your FAAB budget throughout the season, considering it may need to last 14-17 weeks, assuming you end up making the fantasy championship.
Here is a list of players to keep on your watch list, along with their projected FAAB amounts. For purposes of this article, the assumption is that your league uses $ 1,000 FAAB.
Also, players are removed from this list after 1-2 weeks, with the expectation that the rest of your league mates have picked them up.
QB:
New for Week 13
Shadeur Sanders, Browns–Sanders looked solid against Las Vegas, willing to throw the ball downfield to his receivers. Kevin Stefanski has named him the starter for Week 13 against San Francisco. FAAB: $5-10
Cam Ward, Titans–Ward played arguably the best game of the season against Seattle. He looks to build on that outing against a Jaguars defense that is extremely beatable. FAAB: $5-10
Tyrod Taylor, Jets–Taylor gives the Jets a legitimate QB who knows how to read defensive coverages and gets his receivers involved. Atlanta will pressure Taylor all game, so don’t overbid. FAAB: $1-3
From Previous Weeks:
Tyler Shough, Saints– The Saints play at a fast pace, and he did look decent against the Rams and Falcons. FAAB: $5-10
Kirk Cousins, Falcons–Penix was already placed on the IR, and it’s now Cousins’ team. FAAB: $5-10
Jameis Winston, Giants–Jameis was sensational against Detroit, and it is possible that New York decides to rest Dart, knowing that the team has a BYE in Week 14. Bid a buck or two in case Dart misses another game with a concussion. FAAB: $2-4
Davis Mills, Texans–Mills has played well and is a good hedge in case Stroud misses another week. FAAB: $3-5
RB:
New for Week 13:
Devin Neal, Saints–It’s definitely possible that Alvin Kamara misses time with a knee injury, as the team has little to play for. Taysom Hill will be involved, but it might be smarter for the Saints to see what Neal can do. FAAB: $100-150
Ollie Gordon III, Dolphins–Achane is a stud, but Miami likes using Gordon at the goal line and in short-yardage situations. FAAB: $15-20
Raheem Mostert, Raiders–Jeanty twisted his ankle late in the game against Cleveland. If he were to miss time, Mostert is the backup. Zamir White is around, too, and might be worth a similar bid. FAAB: $25-30 (maybe a few dollars more if you have Jeanty)
From Previous Weeks:
Emanuel Wilson, Packers–Get him now if you have Jacobs. FAAB: $50-100
Jaleel McLaughlin, Broncos–JK Dobbins is on the IR, and there is a chance that he might not return this season. McLaughlin is a Sean Payton favorite and will share touches with R.J. Harvey. FAAB: $25-35
Chris Rodriguez, Commanders–For some reason, Washington has decided to go with Rodriguez and not Croskey-Merritt as their RB1. Things are fluid with the Commanders run game, so don’t overbid. FAAB: $15-20
Trey Benson, Cardinals–There’s a good chance that Benson returns to action in Week 13, so if he is out there, he is a must-add. FAAB: $200-250
Tyler Allgeier, Falcons–He’s more than just a backup; he’s a TD threat too. Like him in standard leagues. FAAB: $50-60
Brian Robinson, Jr., 49ers–He looks like the 49ers new goal-line back. Pay an extra buck in a standard format. FAAB: $30-40
Dylan Sampson, Browns–A solid hedge in case Judkins gets injured. He looked phenomenal on that screen pass from Sanders. FAAB: $20-25
Isaiah Davis, Jets —A solid hedge in case Hall gets injured. FAAB: $20-25
Blake Corum, Rams–A solid hedge in case Kyren Williams gets injured. FAAB: $55-60
Tyrone Tracy, Jr., Giants–He’s got plenty of talent; hopefully, Mike Kafka likes him more than Brian Daboll did. FAAB: $100-125
WR:
New for Week 13:
Andre Iosivas, Bengals–Burrow likes throwing to him, and he could be viable with Higgins out with a concussion. FAAB: $25-30
Chimere Dike, Titans–With Ridley and Ayomanor both out, Dike has become the WR1 for Tennessee. Bid an extra few dollars if your league gives points for returning yards. FAAB: $35-40
John Metchie III, Jets–He’s got the talent to be the Jets WR1 with Wilson out and could end up being Tyrod’s favorite target. FAAB: $25-30
Gabe Davis, Bills–With Keon Coleman dealing with maturity issues, it might be Davis who is the beneficiary of the targets. He is familiar with Josh Allen and the Bills system, which helps. FAAB: $15-20
David Sills, Falcons–He seems to have a scout team connection with Cousins and could be playable if London is out for another week. FAAB: $5-10
From Previous Weeks:
Christian Watson, Packers–Watson is a talented receiver who dominates man coverage and could be a difference maker over the next few weeks as Green Bay tries to get into the playoffs. FAAB: $50-60
Jayden Higgins, Texans–Higgins has emerged as the WR2 in Houston and should get more targets. FAAB: $20-25
Greg Dortch, Cardinals–Dortch will be heavily involved in the passing attack so long as Harrison remains sidelined. FAAB: $35-40
Luther Burden III, Bears–Burden is starting to cement a role in the Bears’ offense with each passing week. Sadly, Caleb Williams is still very unreliable, but expect to see Burden get more opportunities at slot receiver. FAAB: $45-50
Isaiah Hodgins, Giants–He will have a role with Darius Slayton injured. Mike Kafka was the OC when Hodgins broke out in 2022, so he’s on the radar. FAAB: $3-5
Jalen Coker, Panthers–More of a speculation play than anything. FAAB: $10-12
Tez Johnson, Bucs–He’s looking like a solid option with the injuries to Evans and Godwin. FAAB: $80-100
Adonai Mitchell, Jets–With Garett Wilson out for the next month, expect to see Mitchell become the WR1 (for whatever that is worth). FAAB: $15-20
Mack Hollins, Patriots–Arguably a top-five blocking WR and can catch when needed. FAAB; $5-10
Tyler Lockett, Raiders–Lockett was an under-the-radar signing after he was released by the Titans. He’s a Pete Carroll and Geno Smith favorite. FAAB: $20-25
Jailen Nailor, Vikings–McCarthy seems to like throwing to him more than Hockenson. FAAB: $5-10
Alec Pierce, Colts–No one wants to roster him, but he seems to make the big downfield plays when they need him. FAAB: $100-125
Pat Bryant, Broncos–His snaps are slowly ramping up. Sean Payton was enamored with him in training camp. FAAB: $5-7
TE:
New for Week 13:
Brenton Strange, Jaguars–Returned from the IR and already looked like he has a strong connection with Trevor Lawrence. FAAB: $45-50
Mike Gesicki, Bengals–He’s back from the IR and is a threat in any game that Higgins and/or Chase miss. Higgins is out in Week 13, so Gesicki is playable against Baltimore. FAAB: $10-15
Colby Parkinson, Rams–Tyler Higbee was placed on the IR, and Parkinson is one of three Rams TEs who get touches (Davis Allen and Terrance Ferguson are the others). But Parkinson is the one with the most experience. FAAB: $10-15
Taysom Hill, Saints–With Kamara injured, expect the Saints to get Hill heavily involved. He’s a TD vulture and should be picked up in standard and .5 PPR formats. FAAB: $150-200 IF the news on Kamara is bad.
From Previous Weeks:
Colston Loveland, Bears–He seems to be asserting himself as the new starting TE in Chicago. Cole Kmet is too good a blocker to be replaced entirely, but Loveland will be in there in obvious passing situations. FAAB: $25-30
Brock Wright, Lions–Will be the starter with Sam LaPorta on the IR. He’s more of a blocker, but he could catch a TD by the goal line. FAAB: $5-10
Darnell Washington, Steelers–Washington seems to be emerging as the go-to tight end for Pittsburgh. He’s a HUGE target in the red zone. Much better in standard formats. FAAB: $5-10
Ja’Tavion Sanders, Panthers–Sanders is back starting for Carolina after missing a few games with an injury. Dave Canales likes him, and Bryce Young looked for him a lot against Atlanta. FAAB: $15-20
Dawson Knox, Bills–Kincaid is week-to-week with a hamstring injury. Worth a few bucks in a standard format. FAAB: $5-10
Jackson Hawes, Bills–Could see the field some with Kincaid dealing with an injury. FAAB: $5-10
Greg Dulcich, Dolphins–Only for the most desperate. FAAB: $1-2
Luke Musgrave, Packers–Few remember, but it was Musgrave, and not Kraft, who had the higher expectations coming out of the draft. FAAB: $25-30 (a definite get for anyone who had Kraft).
Elijah Arroyo, Seahawks–He has serious receiving skills and might see more snaps as Seattle makes a playoff push. FAAB: $5-10
Gunnar Helm, Titans–He was a solid player at Texas and seems to be in the right spots for Cam Ward downfield. FAAB: $20-25
Isaiah Likely, Ravens–Likely may have a sizable role as the Ravens seem to be lacking production from any receiver not named Flowers and Andrews. FAAB: $25-30
Mason Taylor, Jets– With the Jets lacking any serious number two receiver, Taylor has stepped up. He should be good for 3-5 receptions a week moving forward. FAAB: $10-15
A.J. Barner, Seahawks–Barner is a big-time blocking tight end with surprisingly decent skills as a receiver. FAAB: $5-10
