Hey Nerds, the NFL Trade deadline has come and gone, affecting our dynasty rosters! In this Week 11 Waiver Wire, we break down the best fantasy football pickups to add after another chaotic week of roster reshuffling and injuries. Whether you’re managing a dynasty roster or fighting for a playoff position in redraft, this week’s waiver wire targets are here to help.
All rostership percentages are based on 12-Team SuperFlex PPR dynasty leagues. Please note: At the time of this publication, all free agents were at or under 50% rostered in Sleeper dynasty leagues.
Missed the Week 10 Waiver Wire? Look for Mychal’s Week 11 Trade Advice this Wednesday morning!
Week 11 Quarterback Targets | Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups
Davis Mills | Houston Texans | 38% Rostership | 5% FAAB
Davis Mills filled in nicely for an injured CJ Stroud. Mills completed 27 of 45 passes for 292 yards and two touchdowns. Mills also used his legs to score a game-winning 14-yard rushing touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars. If Stroud is unable to play in Week 11, Mills gets another good matchup against the Tennessee Titans.
Kenny Pickett | Las Vegas Raiders | 21% Rostership | 2% FAAB (5% FAAB if Geno Smith Manager)
Geno Smith’s quad injury will be contingent on adding Kenny Pickett. While Smith was able to remain in the game, he was clearly hampered in his gameplay. Smith will get extensive rest before his Week 11 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football.
Russell Wilson | New York Giants | 44% Rostership | 3% FAAB
Russell Wilson entered the game after Jaxson Dart departed at the end of the third quarter with a concussion. If Dart isn’t cleared for action, Wilson or Jameis Winston will be in line for a spot start against the Green Bay Packers. Winston offers more fantasy upside if called into action than Wilson.
Jameis Winston | New York Giants | 24% Rostership | 3% FAAB
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Week 11 Running Back Targets | Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups
Tyler Badie | Denver Broncos | 10% Rostership | 3% FAAB
It was a quiet week amongst the running backs for possible waiver wire adds. On Thursday Night Football, J.K. Dobbins injured his foot during a hip-drop tackle by Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson. The extent of Dobbins’ injury is currently unknown, but if he misses time, expect RJ Harvey and Tyler Badie to split the workload in Dobbins’ absence.
Week 11 Wide Receiver Targets | Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups
Mack Hollins | New England Patriots | 25% Rostership | 3% FAAB
In Week 10, Mack Hollins led all Patriots in targets (10), receptions (6), and receiving yards (106) against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. New England has had six different receivers lead the team in receptions, so it is hard to predict this production moving forward.
Tyler Lockett | Las Vegas Raiders | 38% Rostership | 5% FAAB
A change of scenario for Tyler Lockett was needed. Now, reunited with his former Seahawks teammate Geno Smith, Lockett led the Raiders in receiving yards, catches, and targets on Thursday Night Football. Lockett should continue to see targets after the trade of Jakobi Meyers to the Jaguars.
Jalen Nailor | Minnesota Vikings | 40% Rostership | 2% FAAB
Quietly, Jalen Nailor has seen at least four targets in all but two games this season. Nailor was not quiet on Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens, where he saw a season-high six targets that he turned into 124 receiving yards and a touchdown.
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Week 11 Tight End Targets | Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups
Dawson Knox | Buffalo Bills | 30% Rostership | 5% FAAB
Dalton Kincaid was ruled out fairly quickly with a hamstring injury against the Miami Dolphins. Coming into the game, Dawson Knox had logged 288 offensive snaps this season, the most on the team at the tight end position. If Kincaid misses time moving forward, those snaps will lead to more offensive production.
Greg Dulcich | Miami Dolphins | 16% Rostership | 3% FAAB
Greg Dulcich makes his second appearance in my waiver wire article. While his stat line wasn’t as impressive as the previous week, Dulcich still finished third on the Dolphins in targets. With Darren Waller on Injured Reserve, Dulcich has the opportunity to remain fantasy relevant.
Over 50% Rostered Waiver Wire Players | Week 11 Fantasy Football
Other players who are great waiver wire additions but have over 50% rostership include: Jacoby Brissett, Blake Corum, Isaiah Davis, Dillon Gabriel, Theo Johnson, Mac Jones, Devin Neal, Cade Otton, Alec Pierce, Chris Rodriguez, Dalton Schultz, Sterling Shephard, Tyler Shough, Devin Singletary, Darius Slayton, Sean Tucker, Parker Washington, and Jaylen Wright
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🧠 FAQ | Week 11 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire & FAAB Strategy
Q1: How much FAAB should I spend heading into the fantasy playoffs?
A: With only a few waiver runs left, contenders can safely spend 50–70% of what’s left to secure impact starters. Rebuilders should pivot to long-term dynasty stashes under 10%. In redraft, now’s the time to be aggressive—empty the wallet for players who’ll help you win the next 3 weeks.
Q2: Is Davis Mills worth starting again if C.J. Stroud misses Week 11?
A: Yes. Mills looked comfortable running Houston’s offense and faces a beatable Titans secondary. He’s a viable SuperFlex or emergency streamer, especially for managers dealing with bye-week gaps.
Q3: How should I react to Dalton Kincaid’s hamstring injury—should I add Dawson Knox?
A: Absolutely. Knox logged heavy snaps before Kincaid’s setback and should reclaim red-zone duties if Kincaid sits. Bid around 5–7% FAAB and monitor practice reports later in the week.
Q4: Are any trade-deadline moves creating new fantasy value in Week 11?
A: Yes. Tyler Lockett’s move to Las Vegas reunited him with Geno Smith and immediately boosted his volume. Post-deadline shifts often create one-to-two-week production spikes worth targeting on waivers.
