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Fantasy Football Week 15 Waiver Wire: Grab These Rising Stars to Boost Your Playoff Hopes!

2024-12-10

Author: Wai

As we enter Week 15 of the fantasy football season, the stakes are higher than ever with playoff action underway for many leagues. If youโ€™re still in the hunt for a championship, you need to act fast as injuries and underperformance plague several key players. Luckily, there are some fantastic waiver wire options and streamers available to help you secure that crucial victory!

IMPORTANT NOTES

Players mentioned must be under 60% rostered on Yahoo.

Listings are prioritized based on potential upside rather than immediate production.

Streaming options for QBs and TEs are combined, as their rankings can shift weekly.

WORRY REPORT
Kirk Cousins (QB, ATL) โ€” Rating: 2.5 Ducks ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒŠ

Cousins had a disappointing outing but showed some promise with solid performances, making him a viable SuperFlex option moving forward. With favorable matchups against the Raiders and Giants on the horizon, keep an eye on him.

Najee Harris (RB, PIT) โ€” Rating: 4 Ducks ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒŠ

Though he scored a touchdown recently, Harris's numbers without it have been abysmal. Compounding the issue, he faces tough defenses in Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Kansas City to close out the season.

DK Metcalf (WR, SEA) โ€” Rating: 4 Ducks ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒŠ

Metcalf has struggled significantly with just one touchdown in his last eight games. With Jaxon Smith-Njigba emerging, itโ€™s becoming harder to trust Metcalf in your lineup.

Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (WR, TEN) โ€” Rating: 3 Ducks ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒŠ

Despite recent challenges, Westbrook-Ikhine remains a WR4 with high upside, especially against the Bengals this week.

SEARCHING FOR STREAMING QUARTERBACKS? HERE ARE YOUR TOP CHOICES!

- Bo Nix (DEN) vs. IND

- Anthony Richardson (IND) at DEN

- Jameis Winston (CLE) vs. KC

- Kirk Cousins (ATL) at LV

- Caleb Williams (CHI) at MIN

- Aaron Rodgers (NYJ) at JAX

- Geno Smith (SEA) vs. GB

- Matthew Stafford (LAR) at SF

WAIVER WIRE RUNNING BACK RANKS

1. Braelon Allen (NYJ) โ€” Breece Hall might not return this week, making Allen a solid start.

2. Isaiah Davis (NYJ) โ€” Potentially as impactful as Allen, especially if Hall remains sidelined.

3. Sincere McCormick (LV) โ€” Watch for Mattisonโ€™s status; if heโ€™s out, McCormick could shine.

4. Gus Edwards (LAC) โ€” Look for a floor play here with the hope of a touchdown.

WAIVER WIRE WIDE RECEIVER RANKS

1. Adam Thielen (CAR) โ€” His connection with Bryce Young is becoming undeniable, making him a WR2.

2. Jalen McMillan (TB) โ€” Finally secured the No. 2 WR role with promising stats from recent games.

3. Romeo Doubs (GB) โ€” If he returns from his concussion, he could revitalize his season.

4. Christian Watson (GB) โ€” A boom-or-bust WR option, highly dependent on Doubsโ€™ status.

STREAMING TIGHT ENDS TO CONSIDER

- Juwan Johnson (NO)

- Hunter Henry (NE)

- Zach Ertz (WSH)

- Grant Calcaterra (PHI)

DEFENSE STREAMING OPTIONS FOR WEEK 15

- CARDINALS vs. NE

- COMMANDERS at NO

- FALCONS at LV

- JETS at JAX

DON'T MISS OUT ON PLAYOFF GLORY!

With the playoffs heating up, nowโ€™s the time to shed underperformers and seize these opportunities! Whether itโ€™s snagging a potential star off waivers or smartly streaming players, these decisions can make all the difference in your quest for fantasy football glory!