Fantasy football managers are constantly searching for that hidden gem on the waiver wire, especially at positions where consistent production can be hard to find. Streaming options can make or break your week, whether you’re dealing with injuries to your starters or simply looking to upgrade a weak spot in your lineup.
The key is identifying players who offer reliable floors rather than chasing big names with uncertain usage. Intelligent waiver wire moves often separate championship teams from the rest of the pack.
Brenton Strange, Jacksonville Jaguars
Rostered: 28%
Brenton Strange continues to be a solid floor play. He’s now basically hit double-digit fantasy points in three out of four games. The Jaguars’ TE has caught six passes in two straight games. You can certainly use that out of fantasy’s weakest position.
Strange is not going to be a matchup winner. He’s not going to have massive spike weeks. He simply won’t get you zero. That is worth starting for managers without a top tight end.
Aggressiveness Rating: 3.0
Tommy Tremble, Carolina Panthers
Rostered: 0%
This is only for very deep leagues. With Ja’Tavion Sanders out, Tommy Tremble wound up playing 75% of the snaps and serving as the Carolina Panthers’ TE1. Tremble caught five passes for 42 yards and a touchdown.
Obviously, he won’t score every week. But the real story is the eight targets. Suppose Tremble can reach that level of volume, given the Panthers’ consistent negative game script and the lack of a second option in the passing game behind Tetairoa McMillan. In that case, he can be a desperation streamer.
Aggressiveness Rating: 1.0
Darren Waller, Miami Dolphins
Rostered: 7%
Making his season debut after coming out of retirement, Darren Waller was used situationally. The veteran tight end played exclusively near the goal line and in obvious passing situations. Waller caught three of four targets for 27 yards and three touchdowns.
The plan with Waller was likely to only use him this way. But with Tyreek Hill done for the season, they may decide to expand Waller’s role.
At worst, the goal line usage is encouraging. Waller has as good a chance to score any given week as a random back-end TE1. If he doesn’t, you’re likely getting only a couple of points out of him. His floor is nonexistent. But he’s worth a speculative add to see how things play out.
Aggressiveness Rating: 3.0
Tight End Waiver Wire Pickups: Weekly Streaming Options for Fantasy Football
The tight end position remains one of fantasy football’s most challenging spots to navigate consistently. Both Strange and Tremble represent different approaches to solving this weekly puzzle. Strange offers the safer play with his established role in Jacksonville’s offense and proven ability to reach double digits regularly.
His consistent target share makes him a reliable option for managers seeking stability over upside. Meanwhile, Tremble presents a higher-risk proposition that could pay dividends in deeper formats. His increased snap count and target volume following Sanders’ absence create an intriguing opportunity.
The Panthers’ offensive struggles work in Tremble’s favor, as negative game scripts typically lead to more passing attempts. However, his extremely low roster percentage reflects the speculative nature of this pickup. Success at the tight end often comes down to identifying players with secure roles rather than chasing big games.
Strange fits that bill perfectly, while Tremble offers a lottery ticket for desperate managers. Both players highlight how waiver wire success requires balancing floor and ceiling based on your roster construction and league depth.
