Happy Tuesday December 10th and start to the fantasy football playoffs!! Mike here, welcome back to my weekly Waiver HUB. It is time to make some moves and prepare for fantasy post season greatness. Injuries are inevitable so here is another chance to hit the waiver wire and get impactful players. Another week gone, another opportunity to make your team stronger and inch your way to that league trophy and an offseason of bragging rights.
Last nights MNF game was a win for Cincinnati by a score of 27-20 over the Cowboys in Dallas. CeeDee Lamb had a TD and 93 receiving yards while Rico Dowdle racked up 131 rushing yards. For the Bengals it was the Ja’Marr Chase show per usual as he exploded for 177 receiving yards and 2 receiving TDs. Chase caught 14 of his ridiculous 18 targets. Both teams now stand at 5-8. Next MNF we get 2 games. First to start will be the 11-2 Vikings hosting the 4-9 Bears. Them shortly later the other MNF game is between the 2-11 Raiders and the 6-7 Falcons.
Below are my top waiver wire priorities this week. Go get those available players to help your chances at a championship. Good luck this week and remember to check back every week to stay informed on who you could target off waivers.
TOP PRIORITY OF THE WEEK
Zach Charbonnet– Seattle Seahawks
Charbonnet was the RB1 for Seattle in week 14 after Kenneth Walker was unable to play. Zach responded with an epic performance carrying the ball 22 times for 134 rushing yards and scored 2 rushing TDs. If that was not enough, he also caught all 7 of his targets for 59 more receiving yards. It is currently unclear if Walker will be able to play in week 15, and if that is the case then Charbonnet is a must own and must start play. He is a league winner type of RB getting a hefty workhorse load on the Seahawks. The Vikings are his opponent this week which should lead to another solid outing.
Quarterbacks
Anthony Richardson – Indianapolis Colts
Richardson is coming off his BYE week and has led the Colts to wins in 2 of their last 3 games. His rushing is what really has stood out. He has 9+ carries in each of his last 3 games since returning to QB1. He has 3 rushing TDs in those 3 games along with 3 passing TDs. He has the Broncos defense to worry about this week, but what better way to get rushing yards than to have to escape and create plays.
Cooper Rush – Dallas Cowboys
I like Cooper Rush for his playoff schedule. He has the Panthers defense this week and then the Buccaneers after that. Rush has 6 passing TDs in his last 4 games and has the Cowboys offense averaging 27 points per game since week 12 on. 2 great matchups ahead, just need him to stay the course and air it out.
Running Backs
Zach Charbonnet– Seattle Seahawks
SEE TOP PRIORITY OF THE WEEK – TOP OF PAGE
Tank Bigsby– Jacksonville Jaguars
Tank reclaimed the backfield for Jacksonville in week 14 when he rushed 18 times compared to his counterpart Etienne who only had 4 carries. Bigsby did get into the end zone for a rushing TD and had 1 reception for 7 yards. He gets the Jets next which isn’t the best matchup, but after getting 18 carries he is hard to ignore in a pivotal fantasy week.
Wide Receivers
Adam Thielen –Carolina Panthers
Adam Thielen has back-to-back good games for Carolina since returning from injury. He had 10 targets in week 13 which resulted in 8 receptions for 99 yards and a TD. Then in week 14 he was targeted 11 times and caught 9 of them for 102 receiving yards. He has been clutch and the go-to WR for Bryce Young when Thielen is healthy. Week 15 is here, and he gets to play the Dallas Cowboys. Yes, the same Cowboys who just allowed Ja’Marr Chase catch 14 passes for 177 receiving yards and 2 TDs. Adam should be excited for this matchup and a potential win as Carolina has been paying better football.
Quentin Johnston – LA Chargers
Johnston has redeemed himself in week 14 after a pair of pitiful performances in weeks 12 and 13. From no receptions in week 12, to 12 receiving yards in week 13, and then finally 48 receiving yards and a TD in week 14. He is a top target for Justin Herbert, especially with the health of McConkey in question, and the injury that Will Dissly has sustained. Johnston could be a sneaky great play this week as he takes on Tampa Bays mid defense .
Tight Ends
Juwan Johnson – New Orleans Saints
Juwan has been playing sneaky good lately for the Saints. He has 9 receptions on 13 targets in his last 2 games combined and has scored 2 TDs in his last 3 games. Keep in mind that Derek Carr broke his non throwing hand so Johnson will need to produce without him, but without Rashid Shaheed, Taysom Hill, and Chris Olave, the Saints do not have too many other options. Also worth noting the Washington defense is allowing over 25 points per game average over their last 5 games.