2025 Fantasy Football Week 12 Waiver Wire: Top Targets & Must-Have Pickups
Fantasy Football TodayNovember 18, 202544 min19,534 views
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- π Emanuel Wilson is the top priority due to Josh Jacobs' potential absence, offering a chance for two weeks of lead back duties.
- π Kenneth Gainwell remains a strong option, especially if Jaylen Warren's injury lingers, offering significant PPR points as a featured back.
- π Zonovan Knight presents a flex-worthy opportunity with the Cardinals' backfield situation, potentially splitting touches with Michael Carter.
- π Shawn Tucker is a desperation flex play, especially if Bucky Irving is out, showing talent as a runner compared to Rashad White.
- π― Chris Rodriguez offers touchdown potential but limited pass-catching, making him a stash for bye weeks or deeper leagues.
- π‘ BaShal Tutin is a stash with upside as a potential 1B back in Jacksonville, splitting carries with Travis Etienne.
Key Wide Receiver Additions
- π₯ Michael Wilson had a massive game with 185 receiving yards and could be a must-start if Marvin Harrison remains sidelined.
- π If Harrison returns, Wilson's value diminishes significantly, potentially making him droppable in some leagues.
- π Christian Watson has game-breaking ability and could see more opportunities with Tucker Kraft out, but consistency has been an issue.
- π― Josh Downs offers consistent PPR points as an underneath option, especially in full PPR leagues.
- π‘ Luther Burton is a stash in Chicago with increasing playing time, potentially becoming a secondary target option.
- π Andre Yoshas is a one-week option with a favorable matchup against the Patriots, especially with Jamar Chase suspended.
Quarterback and Tight End Options
- π― Jacobe Brassette is a top-10 fantasy QB for Week 12, offering consistent production and favorable matchups against Jacksonville and Tampa Bay.
- π Bryce Young is a risky but potential option against the 49ers, who allow significant points to quarterbacks.
- π Brock Purdy looked impressive in his return and has a favorable matchup against Carolina, making him a viable desperation start.
- π‘ Jawan Johnson is a strong tight end option, consistently delivering double-digit PPR points, and remains widely available.
- π― Dalton Schultz faces a tough matchup against the Bills but offers consistent targets and touchdown potential.
- π Noah Fant is a desperation play with Jamar Chase suspended, offering touchdown upside against a weak Patriots tight end defense.
Player Stashes and Trade Advice
- π Jaden Hagens and Darius Slayton are potential claims if Isaiah Hagens is out, benefiting from a potentially high-volume Giants passing game.
- π― Kenneth Walker is showing he deserves more opportunities, making him a better hold than Zack Charbonet.
- π Antonio Gibson is a better rest-of-season option than Jeff Wilson Jr.
- π‘ A trade of Bijan Robinson and Lamar Jackson for Jahmyr Gibbs and Josh Allen is considered slightly better due to Allen's consistent upside and Jackson's recent struggles.
- π A dynasty trade involving Jones, a first, second, and third for a receiver like Ibuka is not recommended due to the receiver's potential generational value.
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