Waiver Wire Week 13: Fantasy FAAB top pickup rankings for Jayden Higgins, Shedeur Sanders, Devin Neal, top sleepers this week originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
It can be easy to start ignoring the waiver wire at this stage in the season, but it's important to stay alert in fantasy football. The NFL is rapidly providing new chances and challenges.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementStaying updated with the news can help you notice missed waiver-wire pickups, giving you an edge for the week or even the rest of the season.
Keep an eye on players coming back from their bye week; you can add them from waivers before Tuesday since they won't be playing a game.
Keep scrolling for every player pickup suggestion in our Week 13 fantasy football waiver wire report.
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Week 13 waiver wire: Best fantasy pickups
Jayden Higgins, WR, Texans (22%)
Things have started to click for Jayden Higgins in his rookie campaign. He is coming off a season-best performance on TNF, where he caught four passes for 38 yards and a score.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHiggins was targeted a season-high nine times by Davis Mills in their win over the Buffalo Bills.
This marks the fourth time since the bye that Higgins has been targeted seven or more times. The rookie WR has also caught three touchdowns in the last five weeks.
Higgins was one of the top sleeper picks in the offseason, and after a slow start, managers seemingly forgot about him. The Iowa State prospect is widely available with some favorable matchups upcoming. Jayden Higgins FAAB: 10%
NEW - Devin Neal, RB, Saints (3%)
Week 12 brought Devin Neal the lead role in the Saints' backfield as he received 12 touches with Alvin Kamara leaving the game with a knee issue.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementNeal was not the most efficient rusher as he was given seven carries for just 18 yards. However, the fantasy performance was still solid due to the involvement in the passing game.
Neal was targeted seven times and caught five of them for 43 yards. This certainly carried his fantasy day, especially in PPR leagues.
With Kamara potentially missing more time, Neal becomes one of the top priority options on the waiver wire ahead of Week 13. Devin Neal FAAB: 10%
NEW - Brenton Strange, TE, Jaguars (13%)
It's clear that Trevor Lawrence trusts his TE Brenton Strange, and that was even more apparent in Strange's first game back from IR.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementNot only did Strange catch all five of his targets, but he also led the entire team with 93 receiving yards. Given how rare the TE position is in fantasy football, Strange is a dependable option to start.
There are many favorable matchups coming up for Strange, and he's widely available because of his long stint on IR. Brenton Strange FAAB: 10%
Chimere Dike, WR, Titans (14%)
The Week 13 production that Chimere Dike experienced came in all different facets of the game.
Dike was targeted seven times by Cam Ward in the Titans' loss to the Seahawks. He caught 5 of these for 44 yards and a receiving touchdown. Dike also scored a punt for a touchdown, which only added to his big day.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWith Calvin Ridley out for the season and Elic Ayomanor missing some time as well, Dike has plenty of opportunity to flourish as the WR1 in this Titans. Chimere Dike FAAB: 5%
Week 13 waiver wire streamers: Bye-week sleepers to add
Consider spending a few of your FAB dollars on these one-week plays, and we'll note any Week 13 pickups who also have long-term value.
QB Fantasy Streaming Pickups
Jacoby Brissett, Cardinals (60%)
Brissett has played at an unbelievably high level since taking over the starting job in Arizona. This has resulted in excellent QB play for fantasy football as well. In Week 13, he'll face a Tampa Bay defense that allows the eighth-most fantasy points per game to opposing QBs.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementTE Fantasy Streaming Pickup
Theo Johnson, Giants (59%)
The hope for those wanting to play Johnson is that Jaxson Dart returns in Week 13. It is a favorable matchup against the Patriots for two main reasons. First, New England allows the 10th most FPPG to TEs. Second, the Giants should be down, and the game script will result in a pass-heavy attack.
Team Defense Fantasy Streaming Pickups
Jacksonville Jaguars (40%)
If you have been paying attention at all, it's very apparent that targeting the Tennessee Titans is a smart strategy. The Titans are still averaging the lowest total points per game in the entire NFL.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementKicker Fantasy Streaming Pickups
Ka'imi Fairbairn, Texans (54%)
After missing some time, Fairbairn was dropped in plenty of leagues. An elite kicker such as himself should not be widely available, and the matchup is solid in Week 13 in an indoor stadium.
Week 13 Fantasy Waiver Wire sleeper stashes & watch list
Try to tuck away these Week 13 sleeper pickups for a few FAAB dollars, as well.
Quarterback waiver pickups to stash this week
Davis Mills, Texans (5%)
J.J. McCarthy, Vikings (41%)
Shedeur Sanders, Browns (6%)
There is a legitimate argument that the Texans' offense has looked better with Mills at quarterback. It's certainly something to monitor moving forward.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMcCarthy has not looked good, but that playoff schedule still warrants a potential stash if he starts to figure things out.
Sanders looked better than anticipated, but there are some things to note for fantasy purposes. They did play one of the worst teams in the NFL, and most of Sanders' fantasy points came on a check-down to Dylan Sampson, who housed it for a 66-yard touchdown.
Running Back waiver pickups to stash this week
Blake Corum, Rams (16%)
NEW - Dylan Sampson, Browns (11%)
At this point in the season, stashing RBs is an intelligent move ahead of the playoffs. Corum has looked much improved from last season and would very much be the RB1 if Kyren Williams were to go down.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementNEW - While Quinshon Judkins did return, he left with an apparent head injury. Sampson was able to house a 66-yard touchdown with Shedeur Sanders at quarterback.
Wide Receiver waiver pickups to stash this week
Luther Burden III, Bears, (11%)
Christian Watson, Packers (48%)
Christian Kirk, Texans (14%)
NEW - John Metchie III, Jets (1%)
Bears head coach Ben Johnson said Burden would get more involved in the offense. This is enough of a reason to stash him along with his talent.
Watson continues to be the top-targeted WR in the Packers' offense. With Jayden Reed's return looming, it's hard to predict his usage moving forward.
Kirk has been a decent option with Davis Mills as the QB. Kirk caught five passes for 54 yards and a touchdown on TNF.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementNEW - Metchie was targeted seven times by Tyrod Taylor; this is certainly something to note moving forward.
Tight End waiver pickups to stash this week
Brock Wright, Lions (2%)
NEW - Colby Parkinson, Rams (0%)
With Sam LaPorta out for the remainder of the season, Wright becomes someone to at least monitor for a spike in production.
NEW - With Tyler Higbee absent, Parkinson was targeted four times and caught all four with a touchdown as well.
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