The Week 13 fantasy football waiver wire is looking thin, but there are still some hidden gems to be found if you know where to look. With injuries plaguing some key players, it’s more important than ever to find potential upside over immediate middling production.
At the quarterback position, Tua Tagovailoa of the Miami Dolphins is causing some concern as he has struggled to put up fantasy points in recent weeks. It might be wise to have a backup plan in place after this week as the Dolphins face tough matchups against the Titans, Jets, Cowboys, and Ravens.
James Conner of the Arizona Cardinals is another player to keep an eye on. His volume has been slightly reduced with the emergence of Michael Carter, and he could see a decrease in production as a result.
In the wide receiver ranks, Josh Downs of the Indianapolis Colts is a top priority pickup. With some key injuries to other receivers on the Colts, Downs is expected to see an increase in targets and could be a valuable asset for fantasy managers.
Other players to consider for the wide receiver position include Jayden Reed of the Green Bay Packers and A.T. Perry of the New Orleans Saints, who is expected to see increased opportunities due to multiple receiver injuries on the team.
On the running back front, Zach Charbonnet of the Seattle Seahawks is a top option, especially if Kenneth Walker remains sidelined. Tyler Allgeier of the Atlanta Falcons is worth considering as well, as he has shown RB3 potential in games where the Falcons are within a field goal or leading.
As always, it’s important to keep an eye on the waiver wire for potential pickups that could provide a boost to your fantasy team. With some key players dealing with injuries and bye weeks, making the right pickups could make all the difference in the final stretch of the season.