Welcome to Week 15 Waiver Wire Watch! Consider filing waivers for the following players in your fantasy football league (available in at least 50% of ESPN leagues).
Jameis Winston, QB; cleveland browns
The famous Jameis has led the league in dropbacks, pass attempts, passing yards and air yards since becoming Cleveland's starter in Week 8. There may not be a more unstable player, but there is also no player with a better chance with the football in his hands. Winston is a volume-based fantasy player who can potentially have high-scoring duels. chiefs, bengals, dolphinand ravens On deck to end the season.
Tank Bigsby, RB; jacksonville jaguars
With Trevor Lawrence out for the year and the Jaguars eliminated from the playoffs, Bigsby quietly took over the lead role from Travis Etienne on Sunday. Etienne started the game but only had four carries for 20 yards. Bigsby had 18 totes for 55 yards and the winning score. Although he is only trusted as a rusher and plays in a really bad offense, Bigsby could provide decent fantasy value in upcoming matchups against teams. jets and Raiders.
Isiah Davis, RB; new york jets
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that New York City is not considering shutting down Brees Hall, despite him missing Sunday's game due to a lingering knee injury. That said, it's worth adding Davis and fellow rookie Braylon Allen in case Hall is sidelined. Davis had 13 touches for 67 yards and one touchdown on Sunday. Allen had 15 touches for 81 yards. I like Davis better, especially as he offers more power as a receiver, but both Jets should be on the radar of any manager.
Cynthia McCormick, RB; las vegas raiders
With Zamir White and Alexander Mattison sidelined with injuries, McCormick saw an opportunity in the Las Vegas backfield and responded. The UTSA product has gained 142 yards on 27 carries over the past two weeks. Once a regular on the practice squad, McCormick suddenly became a staple in all formats as long as he kept a starting job.
Patrick Taylor, RB; san francisco 49ers
The Niners running backs are dropping like flies. Isaac Guerend, the marquee player in last week's column, joined Elijah Mitchell, Christian McCaffrey and Jordan Mason on the injury report after spraining his ankle on Sunday. Taylor played the majority of the snaps in his absence, finishing with seven carries for 25 yards and one touchdown. His features aren't as exciting as Geend's, much less McCaffrey, but you know the rule: don't ignore Kyle Shanahan's starting backs.
Romeo Doubes, WR; green bay packers
There are very few players who can achieve the same weekly results as Dubs. He had at least three catches and 28 yards in eight of 10 games this year, and ran more routes than any other Packer until his Week 12 concussion. That injury has put Douce under the spotlight in most fantasy leagues, but don't be fooled by the former fourth-rounder. He'll have a lot of scoring opportunities, especially in Weeks 16 and 17 when he plays in Green Bay. new orleans and minnesota — each rank in the bottom three in targets and bottom eight in fantasy points per game allowed to wideouts.
Jalen McMillan, WR; tampa bay buccaneers
This year's No. 92 overall pick scored his second and third touchdowns in the NFL on Sunday. He also had a career-high 59 yards. The Bucks have a tough draw on the road, so buyers should be wary of regression. charger It's next week, but McMillan is still worth flagging given his growing role in one of the league's hottest offenses.
Adam Thielen, WR; carolina panthers
Show of hands — I was wrong about Bryce Young. One of my recent memories. The biggest beneficiary of Young's turnaround has been 34-year-old Adam Thielen, who has had eight or more catches and 99 yards or more in consecutive weeks. Sensitive secondary batteries are on the horizon (dallas, arizona, tampa bay, atlanta), he should be a plug-and-play consideration for any fantasy team.
ravens D/ST
Baltimore's defense/special teams is available to most leagues as Week 14 is a bye week. If you can, scoop them up before Sunday's showdown with Drew Lock. giants. (The Jets' D/ST also has an interesting matchup with Mac Jones' Jaguars.) Defenses usually don't deserve to lose their spot at the top of waivers, but if they've made it this far, they'll take advantage of every opportunity. Consider improving your starting lineup.
