There have been loads of letdowns and accidents to go round in Week 13 of the NFL season. Each week, we’ll dive right into a handful of the highest fantasy soccer pickups accessible that week and why they could possibly be of worth for fantasy house owners trying to give their groups an additional increase.
Listed below are the highest waiver-wire provides for Week 14:
1. Noah Brown, WR, Houston Texans (rostered in 22% of fantasy leagues)
Brown solely had two targets in his first recreation again after practically a month out attributable to a groin damage, however don’t count on that to be the norm going ahead, particularly with Tank Dell out for the remainder of the 12 months.
Brown was averaging 4 receptions and 6 targets per recreation earlier than his damage and with Dell gone, he’ll probably surpass these numbers as getting into Houston’s No. 2 receiver function behind Nico Collins, particularly with C.J. Stroud throwing it 34 occasions per recreation.
2. Ezekiel Elliott, RB, New England Patriots (rostered in 38% of fantasy leagues)
With Rhamondre Stevenson out for a number of weeks with a high-ankle sprain, Elliott ought to be in line for a RB1 workload in his absence. The 28-year-old has already seen his carries enhance during the last three weeks and there’s no purpose he shouldn’t come near the 20-carry mark Thursday in opposition to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Elliott has had 9 or extra caries and 45 or extra yards in every of his final three video games together with eight receptions on 9 targets for 80 yards. He could also be too dangerous to be counted on in an RB1 or RB2 function, however he could possibly be a strong choice as a flex play.
3. Elijah Moore, WR, Cleveland Browns (rostered in 18% of fantasy leagues)
Moore is Cleveland’s second-most focused receiver behind Amari Cooper (91 to 85) and with Joe Flacco enjoying quarterback, he appears to have reignited among the chemistry they’d in New York.
Although he solely had 4 receptions, Moore was focused a season-high 12 occasions final week and had a season-best 83 yards (20.8 yards per reception) in Flacco’s first begin. If Cleveland retains throwing the ball 40 or extra occasions, count on Moore to method double-digit targets frequently. He might have some upside as a WR2.
4. Zay Jones, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars (rostered in 9% of fantasy leagues)
With Calvin Ridley within the image, Jones’ targets, receptions and yards have all dropped considerably. However with Christian Kirk out for 6-8 weeks after having surgical procedure, Jones ought to step into Jacksonville’s No. 2 WR function and he ought to see a major uptick in targets.
He had 5 receptions on eight targets for 78 yards – all season highs – in Monday’s 34-31 additional time loss to the Cincinnati Bengals and he ought to see an identical workload so long as Kirk is out. Jones could possibly be an under-the-radar add for a group needing so as to add a WR2 or flex starter.
5. Joe Flacco, QB, Cleveland Browns (rostered in 2% of fantasy leagues)
This late within the season there’s slim pickings for accessible quarterbacks, however Flacco didn’t look half unhealthy in his first begin since Jan. 8, finishing 23-of-44 passes for 254 yards and two touchdowns in opposition to the Los Angeles Rams this previous Sunday.
At 7-5, the Browns are nonetheless within the thick of the playoff race (they’re at present the No. 7 seed within the AFC) and Flacco has loads of incentive to maintain slinging it round. Loads of QBs have been injured this season and Flacco is a strong alternative choice for any of them.