Hey Nerds, I hope you had a great Thanksgiving! In this Week 14 Fantasy Football 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.
Missed last week’s pickups? Check out the Week 13 Waiver Wire, and be sure to read Week 14 Free Agent Trade Advice tomorrow morning.
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.
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Week 14 Quarterback Targets | Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups
Max Brosmer | Minnesota Vikings | 45% Rostership | 3% FAAB
The Minnesota Vikings turned to undrafted rookie Max Brosmer in Week 13 against the Seattle Seahawks. While the stat line was atrocious, Brosmer gets a better Week 14 matchup against the Washington Commanders if J.J. McCarthy is still unable to return from his concussion.
Trey Lance | Los Angeles Chargers | 18% Rostership | 10-20% FAAB
Justin Herbert has a fracture in his left hand and will undergo surgery tomorrow, per Head Coach Jim Harbaugh. It is currently unclear whether Herbert will miss any time. If he does, Trey Lance will take over in Week 14 when Los Angeles hosts the Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles. Lance will be my priority add at quarterback.
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Week 14 Running Back Targets | Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups
Michael Carter | Arizona Cardinals | 47% Rostership | 1% FAAB
This will be a speculative add with the imminent return of Trey Benson. Either Michael Carter or Bam Knight will see their snaps diminish with Benson’s return. Carter seems to have the trust of the offense during pasing down situations which could keep him in the mix moving forward.
Malik Davis | Dallas Cowboys | 10% Rostership | 3% FAAB*
*8-10% for Javonte Williams Manager
Malik Davis has seen an uptick in playing time on offense in the past three games. On Thanksgiving against Kansas City, Davis rushed three times for 47 rushing yards and a touchdown. As shown above, Davis has a bit more explosiveness than Javonte Williams. Davis looks like the clear handcuff to Williams at the moment and is worthy of a roster add. Davis will be my priority add at running back.
Samaje Perine | Cincinnati Bengals | 41% Rostership | 3% FAAB*
*8-10% for Chase Brown Manager
Samaje Perine returned as the clear handcuff for the Bengals after missing the last two games with an ankle injury. Perine racked up 14 carries in the Bengals’ 32-14 win over the Baltimore Ravens, but also fumbled.
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Week 14 Wide Receiver Targets | Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups
Tom Kennedy | Detroit Lions | 0% Rostership | 2% FAAB
Amon-Ra St. Brown did not return after injuring his ankle during the first quarter of the Lions’ Thanksgiving matchup against the Green Bay Packers. The severity of St. Brown’s ankle injury is unknown. In his absence, Tom Kennedy caught all four of his receptions for 36 receiving yards, filling in for the injured Pro Bowl receiver.
Mitch Tinsley | Cincinnati Bengals | 9% Rostership | 2% FAAB
Over the past two games, Mitch Tinsley has seen 15 targets. Unfortunately, Tinsley has only managed to turn those targets into four receptions for 51 receiving yards. His target usage is something to monitor as long as Tee Higgins is out of the lineup.
Devaughn Vele | New Orleans Saints | 37% Rostership | 5-10% FAAB
In Week 13, Devaughn Vele had a career high 93 receiving yards on eight receptions. Vele’s eight targets were second on the team behind only Juwan Johnson. With New Orleans projected to be in a lot of negative game scripts moving forward, Vele is worth a waiver wire add as Vele could be in New Orleans’ future plans as they traded a fourth and seventh round pick to acquire Vele.
Dontayvion Wicks | Green Bay Packers | 49% Rostership | 5-10% FAAB
Dontayvion Wicks celebrated Thanksgiving with a career-high 26.5 fantasy points. Wicks stepped in for an injured Matthew Golden. Wicks led the Packers in receptions (6) and receiving yards (94) while also finding the endzone twice.
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Week 14 Tight End Targets | Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups
Colby Parkinson | Los Angeles Rams | 30% Rostership | 3-5% FAAB
Coming into Week 13, Colby Parkinson was riding a three-game touchdown streak. While he did not find the end zone, Parkinson continues to be heavily targeted by Matthew Stafford, as he has seen at least four targets in 3 of his last four games. With Tyler Higbee on Injured Reserve, Parkinson has taken over as the top tight end in a potent Rams offense
Over 50% Rostered Waiver Wire Players | Week 14 Fantasy Football
Other players who are great waiver wire additions but have over 50% rostership include: AJ Barner, Jacoby Brissett, Jalen Coker, Blake Corum, Kirk Cousins, Isaiah Davis, Chimere Dike, Jerome Ford, Gunnar Helm, Andrei Iosivas, Zonovan Knight, Isaiah Likely, John Metchie, Adonai Mitchell, Keaton Mitchell, Shedeur Sanders, Dalton Schultz, Tyler Shough, Brenton Strange, Tyrod Taylor, Isaac TeSlaa, Darren Waller, Malik Washington, and Emanuel Wilson
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🧠 Week 14 Waiver Wire FAQ
What are the top Week 14 waiver wire pickups for fantasy football?
A: The top Week 14 waiver wire pickups include Trey Lance, Malik Davis, Devaughn Vele, Colby Parkinson, and Tom Kennedy. Each offers short term upside with potential playoff value.
Should I use FAAB on Trey Lance in Week 14?
A: Yes. If Justin Herbert misses time, Trey Lance becomes the highest upside quarterback add for Week 14 and beyond.
Is Malik Davis worth adding in dynasty leagues?
A: Yes. Malik Davis has carved out the clear handcuff role to Javonte Williams and is seeing meaningful touches. He is a priority add for managers seeking depth.
Is Devaughn Vele a real fantasy option or a one week outlier?
A: Devaughn Vele appears to have a legitimate role as the Saints passing volume increases. His rise in targets suggests sustainability rather than a one week spike.
Should I stash Colby Parkinson for the fantasy playoffs?
A: Yes. With Tyler Higbee on Injured Reserve, Colby Parkinson has become a reliable option in a high volume passing offense.
Who are the best deep league adds for Week 14?
A: Tom Kennedy, Mitch Tinsley, and Samaje Perine all offer deeper league value depending on team needs and injury context.
