You know what time it is, right? It’s Week 15, which means the fantasy football playoffs have officially begun. As you’ve noticed, injuries have plagued the league all season long, leaving fantasy managers scrambling for high-upside waiver wire options that could help secure the championship in their fantasy football leagues.
If you’re looking to do just that, here are the best fantasy football waiver wire pickups for Week 15 that could end up being league winners.
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QB Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups
Jake Browning Fantasy Ownership (29.5%)
Since becoming the starter two weeks ago, Jake Browning has averaged 285.3 passing yards at a blistering 79.3% clip. There’s no shortage of weapons in Cincinnati and Browning has taken full advantage of that, and will need to continue to do so over the next three weeks against MIN, PIT and KC. Both Justin Herbert and C.J. Stroud went down last week, making Browning a must-add for those fantasy managers scrambling for a solid streaming option at QB for the fantasy playoffs.
Other options: Joe Flacco (4.4%), Zach Wilson (4.0%)
RB Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups
Jerick McKinnon Fantasy Ownership (36.6%)
The Isiah Pacheco news doesn’t necessarily make me feel like he’s a lock to return in the near future considering there was even concern of a long-term injury. Clyde Edwards-Helaire got the start last week against the Bills and certainly won’t go anywhere anytime soon in terms of snaps but Jerick McKinnon was a league winner last season and can do it again. The Chiefs can’t figure it out at the moment but that won’t last long and I expect them to be back on their game against teams like NE, LV and CIN. McKinnon obviously offers a ton of upside in the passing game and can act as a secondary security blanket but considering the passing woes lately, the running game may be leaned on more than usual.
Other options: Ty Chandler (23.8%), Chase Brown (1.4%)
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WR Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups
Elijah Moore Fantasy Ownership (37.9)
I am a firm believer that the Browns’ offense can be rejuvenated and offer some fantasy goodies throughout the next three weeks with Joe Flacco at QB1 and that starts with Elijah Moore. Moore has garnered 20 targets across both of Flacco’s starts thus far and will remain a big part of the passing game. The Browns face CHI, HOU and NYJ –– some rather favorable matchups for Flacco to sit back and find his talented weapons. While he hasn’t met his expectations this season, he has emerged here in Week 15 as a solid high-upside waiver wire add that could help your team win it all.
Other options: Quentin Johnston (27.8%), Zay Jones (27.4%)
TE Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups
Isaiah Likely Fantasy Ownership (45.8%)
Perhaps the most obvious waiver wire pickup of the week will be Isaiah Likely, who had a breakout performance in Week 14 –– finishing with five receptions for 83 yards and a touchdown. At this point in the season and with the current state of tight ends in fantasy football, Likely is a must-add and must-start. The Ravens have always loved to feed Mark Andrews and that has remained true this season even with a different offensive scheme. Likely has slid right into Andrews’ role and will be a huge part of the Ravens’ end-of-season run to help secure the AFC North division title.
Other options: Cade Otton (27.1%), Hunter Henry (16.2%)
