The fantasy football regular season is nearing its end. Teams are now focused on whatever tasks they need to accomplish. Whether it’s fighting for a bye, securing a playoff spot, or playing spoiler, it’s time to improve our teams. Let’s take a look at the top Week 11 waiver wire targets and pickups that fantasy managers should consider adding to their rosters.
As always, all players are rostered in less than 50% of Yahoo leagues.
I eliminated FAAB recommendations last year, as there are too many variables to account for. Instead, I replaced them with my opinion on how aggressive fantasy managers should pursue the player on a scale of 1-10.
Aaron Rodgers, QB, Pittsburgh Steelers
Rostered: 37%
It does feel a bit risky simply going with, “Well the last game between these two teams was a shootout, so surely it will happen again!” Cue up a 16-13 stinker.
All we can do in fantasy football is analyze the data and make the best decisions possible. And the data tells us starting quarterbacks against the Bengals is great process.
Aaron Rodgers has not been good for fantasy this year. He’s only exceeded 17 fantasy points twice this season. He did it in Week 1 against the New York Jets and in Week 7 against the Bengals.
In that game, Rodgers threw for a season-high 249 yards and four touchdowns, posting 24.5 fantasy points. The Bengals allow the seventh-most fantasy points per game to quarterbacks. We should see plenty of scoring in this one once again, making Rodgers a great streaming option.
Aggressiveness Rating: 2.0
Joe Flacco, QB, Cincinnati Bengals
Rostered: 52%
Slightly above the threshold, Joe Flacco warrants mentioning anyway. The main reason Flacco is even available in so many leagues is that the Cincinnati Bengals were on bye in Week 10.
Flacco has been nothing short of spectacular (for fantasy) since joining the Bengals. His worst outing was his first game with the team, when he only managed 18.7 fantasy points. Since then, he’s posted games of 25.9, 24.3, and 32.7.
Next up for Flacco is a home date with a Steelers defense that entered Week 10 allowing the fourth-most schedule-adjusted fantasy points per game to quarterbacks. Additionally, Flacco has a mostly favorable schedule for the rest of the season and could be usable for the remainder of the season.
Aggressiveness Rating: 4.0
Tyjae Spears, RB, Tennessee Titans
Rostered: 37%
It’s essential not to forget about players who didn’t play. The Tennessee Titans were on bye this week. Out of sight, out of mind for many.
Tyjae Spears deserves to be on more rosters. If we throw out his first game back from IR, which we should, Spears has now managed at least 7.0 fantasy points in each of his last four games. His opportunity counts have ranged from 9 to 12.
Spears is not going to swing matchups or be an RB1, but he will give you a solid weekly floor. Fantasy rosters have been ravaged by injuries all season. There are certainly plenty of you out there who could use 7-10 points from your RB3.
With at least three receptions in every game this season (outside of that first game back), Spears has a solid PPR floor. Additionally, he has injury-contingent upside if Tony Pollard were to go down.
Aggressiveness Rating: 4.0
Tyler Allgeier, RB, Atlanta Falcons
Rostered: 33%
Let’s preface this by saying Tyler Allgeier won’t be stealing two touchdowns from Bijan Robinson most weeks. Fantasy managers should not be chasing these points by thrusting him into Week 11 lineups.
The reason Allgeier needs to be rostered is that he is one of the highest upside handcuffs in the league.
Allgeier already has a touchdown-or-bust RB3 value. He’s hit 10+ fantasy points four times while playing alongside Robinson. Allgeier would be looking at 20+ opportunities per game and would be a high RB2 at worst. If you roster Robinson, we are at the point in the season where you should consider picking up Allgeier if he’s available.
Aggressiveness Rating: 5.0
Sean Tucker, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Rostered: 8%
For the second consecutive game, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rotated their running backs a little bit more. It wasn’t the Rachaad White show this time. Sean Tucker carried the ball nine times for 53 yards and was the clear preferred option in short-yardage situations.
The Bucs were in negative game script for most of the afternoon. That won’t happen every week (although next week against the Bills isn’t great).
Bucky Irving does not appear close to returning. It could be several more weeks if he comes back at all. That puts Tucker one injury away from being the lead back for one of the league’s better offenses. There’s also the chance he continues to siphon work away from the inefficient and ineffective (on the ground) White.
Aggressiveness Rating: 3.5
Devin Singletary, RB, New York Giants
Rostered: 25%
There is nothing flashy or exciting about Devin Singletary. For the second consecutive game, though, he saw 10+ opportunities. Singletary wasn’t quite as efficient on his eight carries as last week, managing only 20 yards. However, he still reached double-digit fantasy points by catching all three of his targets for 53 yards.
Singletary only played about a third of the snaps this time, ceding the lead-back role definitively to Tyrone Tracy Jr. The playing time and touches were not close this time.
Nevertheless, Singletary is seeing enough work to be worth rostering. Additionally, he has injury-contingent upside if Tracy were to go down.
Aggressiveness Rating: 3.0
Chris Rodriguez, RB, Washington Commanders
Rostered: 6%
Chris Rodriguez picked up a shoulder injury, which will need to be monitored. Obviously, if he is hurt, there is no point in picking him up. However, I would be remiss if I did not mention him.
Rodriguez started this game and had six carries before he left the game. Most importantly, CRod was the guy at the goal line punching in a short touchdown.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt has struggled over the past few weeks, and not much changed against the Lions, with the rookie rushing the ball 11 times for 30 yards. If Rodriguez is okay, he may very well be the lead runner. How much is that worth? In a Marcus Mariota offense, probably not much. But if you need a shot at a touchdown, Rodriguez can do that.
Aggressiveness Rating: 1.0
Emari Demercado, RB, Arizona Cardinals
Rostered: 37%
The Arizona Cardinals’ backfield continues to shift. Bam Knight remained the starter in name only. It was pretty much an even split between him and Emari Demercado once again. But for the second week in a row, Demercado was the more effective player.
Somehow, Demercado managed 13.4 fantasy points in a blowout loss, mostly because he had a 55-yard rush. Demercado only touched the ball four times.
The main reason to add Demercado is that Knight picked up an ankle injury and had to leave the game. He seems likely to miss time. Michael Carter would step into Knight’s role, but if the Cardinals believed in Carter, they wouldn’t have relegated him from starter to literally zero snaps (until Knight’s injury). Demercado would not suddenly be an 80% snap share player, but he would be the preferred option.
There is still a chance Trey Benson returns this week. If we get wind of that before waiver claims are due, then there’s no real need to add Demercado. If not, he can be a volume-based RB3/Flex play until Benson returns.
Aggressiveness Rating: 4.0
Tez Johnson, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Rostered: 32%
How many games in a row does Tez Johnson have to produce usable numbers before he gets on more fantasy rosters? The rookie has stepped up in the absence of Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. He’s scored a touchdown in three of his last four games for a total of four over that span.
The volume hasn’t been there for Johnson, but he’s been an end zone target. Most importantly, he’s been serving as the WR2 opposite Emeka Egbuka.
Cade Otton will continue to see targeting ahead of Johnson, but there is enough passing for all three of them to produce. Add Johnson.
Aggressiveness Rating: 5.0
Tre Tucker, WR, Las Vegas Raiders
Rostered: 41%
Typically, waiver wire recommendations are heavily influenced by what a player just did. Tre Tucker didn’t do anything.
In his first game as the de facto WR1 following the Jakobi Meyers trade, Tucker caught two of three targets for 28 yards. Not exactly the type of player fantasy managers are clamoring to add. But let’s put everything in the proper context.
The Raiders were on the road on a short week against one of the best defenses in the NFL. It was a 10-7 slog of a game. Next week, the Raiders are home, and they get the joy of facing the Dallas Cowboys.
Tucker is never going to be someone you can confidently put in your lineup each week. However, he can be a starter in the right matchups. He’s played at least 90% of the snaps in every game this season, and the offense won’t be this bad again. Tucker is worth adding, at least for the upcoming game against Dallas.
Aggressiveness Rating: 2.0
Parker Washington, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars
Rostered: 41%
Amazingly, Parker Washington wasn’t added in more leagues. Travis Hunter is on IR, and Brian Thomas Jr. may miss multiple weeks with a high ankle sprain. The Jaguars are out of receivers. Trevor Lawrence has no choice but to throw to Washington.
The slot receiver has now seen 26 targets over his last three games. While he didn’t have an excellent receiving performance against a tough Texans defense, Washington got there by catching a touchdown and returning a punt for six. That’s now back-to-back games with 17+ fantasy points.
Even when Thomas returns, Washington will remain the primary slot receiver. Jakobi Meyers’ usage will ramp up, but he will mostly play on the outside, likely taking Dyami Brown’s role. Washington is a weekly WR3 for the foreseeable future.
Aggressiveness Rating: 6.5
Alec Pierce, WR, Indianapolis Colts
Rostered: 42%
I guess it’s time to take Alec Pierce seriously. He’s probably not going to outproduce Michael Pittman Jr. most weeks, but he’s definitely ahead of Josh Downs.
Pierce is the primary Z receiver on one of the league’s best offenses. He’s now hit 14.8+ fantasy points in three of his last four. Against the Falcons, Pierce scored his first touchdown of the season.
The one negative about adding Pierce is that the Colts are on bye next week. But unless you desperately need a win and cannot afford to hold a player who won’t start for you, Pierce is well worth adding for the stretch run.
Aggressiveness Rating: 7.5
Mack Hollins, WR, New England Patriots
Rostered: 0%
One of the most shocking stories of the 2025 season is that Mack Hollins is someone we care about in fantasy football.
With Kayshon Boutte out, Hollins served as the Patriots’ WR2. He caught six of 10 targets for 106 yards.
Hollins has never been someone who matters in fantasy. He’s 32 years old. But with Drake Maye playing MVP-level football, anyone seeing significant routes has a chance. For as long as Boutte remains sidelined, that’s Hollins.
Aggressiveness Rating: 3.0
Darius Slayton, WR, New York Giants
Rostered: 51%
Fantasy managers will need to monitor Darius Slayton’s health before putting in any waiver claims. The Giants’ outside receiver left Sunday’s game with a hamstring issue. While he was able to return, that doesn’t mean the muscle won’t tighten up on him overnight and potentially cause him to miss time.
As long as Slayton is okay, though, he’s worth adding. There isn’t a huge ceiling. But he is the Giants’ primary X receiver with Malik Nabers out.
Slayton only saw four targets against the Bears, but he was efficient, catching all of them. He has amassed totals of 62 and 89 receiving yards in the last two games.
The Giants have a favorable remaining schedule for the passing game. Hopefully, Jaxson Dart doesn’t miss more than one game, which would be beneficial for Slayton’s prospects.
Aggressiveness Rating: 3.5
Theo Johnson, TE, New York Giants
Rostered: 42%
Since Week 4, Theo Johnson has actually been a pretty useful fantasy option. The New York Giants TE has hit double-digit fantasy points in five of his last seven games.
Against the Chicago Bears, Johnson caught seven of eight targets for 75 yards. It was the most he’s been targeted in a game this season.
Jaxson Dart may have to miss a game with a concussion, but Russell Wilson loves to check it down. Without a clear alpha in the passing game, Johnson is a viable weekly starter.
Aggressiveness Rating: 3.0
Cade Otton, TE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Rostered: 41%
The fact that Cade Otton is so available is shocking. Mike Evans and Chris Godwin have been out for weeks. We know how the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ offense operates without their wide receivers.
Otton saw 12 targets against the New England Patriots, catching nine for 82 yards. While he won’t see this much volume most weeks, he should remain the second option in the passing game behind Emeka Egbuka.
Evans and Godwin are both many weeks away from returning. Otton is a weekly starter, especially on a team that struggles to run the ball.
Aggressiveness Rating: 6.0
Colston Loveland, TE, Chicago Bears
Rostered: 46%
This week wasn’t quite as prolific for the rookie tight end. Coming off his breakout game, Colston Loveland only caught four passes for 55 yards. Even so, 9.5 fantasy points absolutely play at fantasy’s worst position.
We don’t know what the future holds or how this offense will progress. What we do know is that Loveland is a talented rookie at a difficult position. He should continue to improve. You need to take a chance on Loveland becoming what the Bears drafted him to be.
Aggressiveness Rating: 5.0
Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Cleveland Browns
Rostered: 42%
Since Week 5, Harold Fannin Jr. has had a pretty solid floor. His worst game over that span was 7.6 fantasy points.
David Njoku does not impact Fannin’s role. The Cleveland Browns run a lot of 12 personnel.
The rookie tight end has a role every week with multiple plays designed for him. He’s now caught at least four passes in five consecutive games. Fannin has hit double-digit fantasy points in three of them. He’s at least a high TE2.
Aggressiveness Rating: 4.0
Dalton Schultz, TE, Houston Texans
Rostered: 34%
Don’t look now, but Dalton Schultz has quietly been a TE1 in four of his last five games. Outside of his 4.4 fantasy points in Week 8, Schultz has been no lower than 11.0 since Week 5.
It is worth noting that Davis Mills attempted 45 passes in a comeback victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. That obviously will not happen most weeks, regardless of who plays quarterback for the Houston Texans. But Schultz may very well be the de facto second option in the passing game behind Nico Collins.
Schultz saw 11 targets against the Jaguars, catching seven for 53 yards and scoring his first touchdown of the season. He appears to have a decent weekly floor, which makes him worth rostering in fantasy.
Aggressiveness Rating: 3.5
