A waiver wire is one of the most important moments for all general managers of Fantasy Football. It’s the perfect opportunity to fix what’s not working on your team. And with four weeks of contention past, many GMs are looking to make changes to their rosters to replace players, whether due to injuries – which has been a milestone this season in the NFL -, because of their position in the table or because they see that some players may not have the performance expected next week.
However, a good GM has to study the possibilities very well to reach the best adds. A wrong decision can resonate with the rest of the dispute in your Fantasy league. That’s why the The Playoffs did his homework and indicates the best options from now on.
Of course, to be eligible for this list, players must be free in less than 50% of the Fantasy Football leagues on NFL.com – the most famous Fantasy Football app – so it is possible that the names mentioned here are in a higher percentage teams in other apps like Yahoo, ESPN and Sleeper – but the trend is for the average to be similar.
Remembering that the game style we are analyzing is Standard / Non-PPR (when there is no score for reception), again because it is the most famous model in the game. See tips for waiver wire of your league for this week.
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Chase Claypool – wide receiver – Pittsburgh Steelers (5,1% owned*)
THE wideout dos is the right target for that column after his remarkable game of four total touchdowns against the Philadelphia Eagles – three aerials and one run -, apart from receiving the ball seven times for 110 yards. His performance last Sunday was a surprise for everyone after the bye week of the Pennsylvania franchise.
Chase Claypool is an excellent long-term option and also has a tremendous Week 6 clash against the Cleveland Browns and his defense against the pass that has been ranked 30th in the NFL so far. Of course, scoring 35.60 points again would be magical, but his score has varied. However, letting go of this opportunity when your squad needs some good news doesn’t seem like one of the best ideas, so if you can bet on shirt 11. this is your chance.
* Percentage of teams in the official NFL Fantasy leagues that have this athlete in the squad
Alexander Mattison – running back – Minnesota Vikings (12% owned)
The Minnesota Vikings’ reserve running back should contribute to the team’s attack and many Fantasy teams that bet on it. With Dalvin Cook’s injury during the loss to the Seattle Seahawks, shirt 25 had 20 runs for 112 yards and three receptions for 24 more in the second half of the game.
Against the Atlanta Falcons, the runner should have an even better chance of entering the opposing end zone and scoring both for the Minneapolis franchise and for some teams in the game who need some reinforcement in their depht chart like flex or a good option for the bank with so many casualties going on during the 2020 NFL season. He can remain a valuable addition, even if he has to share snaps with Cook in the backfield.
(Photo: Reproduction Twitter / Alexander Mattison)
Chase Edmonds – running back – Arizona Cardinals (21,2% owned)
Arizona’s running back is increasingly gaining confidence from the franchise’s attack races. Chase Edmonds overcame Kenyan Drake for much of the season and has been playing a bigger role – and a Fantasy Football score – with each passing week.
Even with just three runs for 36 yards and a touchdown, the player has had five receptions for 56 yards and proves to be a double threat in the unit led by Kyler Murray. And shirt 29 can have a matchup interesting against the defense of Dallas, which has been tragic all season, even against the Giants.
(Photo: Reproduction Twitter / Arizona Cardinals)
Henry Ruggs III – wide receiver – Las Vegas Raiders (27% owned)
If you have a Fantasy GM who is happy after week five with Henry Ruggs, that someone is that writer who speaks to you. Another who is also overjoyed is the biggest fan of Raiders in Brazil, Fabio Rocha Garcia, who is ecstatic to see the healthy freshman with two 118-yard receptions and a TD against Patrick Mahomes’ Kansas City Chiefs.
And following the beauty of this year’s Draft, the Alabama product is one of the big names in this class of wide receivers that is extremely promising and that gradually leaves those who bet on them confident that they made the right choice. You will certainly have to wait at least a week to use it against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but better guarantee it now than pay to see if it will be available the following week.
(Photo: Reproduction Twitter / Henry Ruggs III)
Tim Patrick – wide receiver – Denver Broncos (23,4% owned)
The Broncos’ aerial game is trying to see the cup half full after losing Courtland Sutton in 2020. Of course, the team has suffered from injuries, including that of quarterback Drew Lock. However, a good name has emerged from the receiving body: Tim Patrick. He still has to compete with Jerry Jeudy, DaeSean Hamilton and KJ Hamler, but it looks like he has a friend in Brett Rypien, if he continues as under center team holder – much to our dear’s despair Luis Felipe Saccini.
Against the Jets, shirt 81 had six receptions for 113 yards and a touchdown. Against Bucs, in week 3, there were four receptions, four passes taken in his direction for 43 yards and a TD. Its production has grown gradually, but few general managers have seen it as an option. However, your 17.30 points in the standard NFL.com Fantasy Football standard will make you think very fondly of having him at least on the bench or even as your flex.
And after Bye Week, the player had a jump from teams that chose him in Fantasy Football. From less than 1% to more than 23 $ is a huge leap for the hitherto unknown recipient to face the New England Patriots.
(Photo: Twitter reproduction / Tim Patrick)
Ryan Fitzpatrick – quarterback – Miami Dolphins (22,8% owned)
Is Fitzmagic back? The Miami Dolphins quarterback is a quality weekly option for general managers looking to replace Dak Prescott, for example, or who need a name for position, because when there are good matches, Fitzpatrick can shine. He did this against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, completing 22 of 28 passes for 350 yards and three touchdowns.
Fitzpatrick has another compelling showdown in week 6, before the Dolphins have their week of rest in week 7. The New York Jets are only 25th in the league against allowed air yards this season, apart from the team being the worst after six weeks disputed. In addition, the under center will have other games against defenders that have given away many passes from their rivals, such as the Denver Broncos and Cincinnati Bengals and another game against the Jets. Obviously, this will only happen if he is still the starter until then, but if he keeps writing more than 20 points per match as he has done since week 2, this is quite possible.
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Other good tips:
RB -> J.D. McKissic, Washington Football Team
WRs -> Tim Patrick, Broncos – Preston Williams, Dolphins – Travis Fulgham, Eagles
QBs -> Justin Herbert, Chargers – Derek Carr, Raiders
