With the fantasy playoffs approaching, it's essential to stay alert when managing the waiver wire. The NFL continually presents new opportunities and challenges.
Staying updated with the news can help you spot missed waiver-wire pickups, giving you an edge for the week or even the rest of the playoffs.
Keep scrolling for every player pickup suggestion in our Week 15 fantasy football waiver wire report.
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Week 15 waiver wire: Best fantasy pickups
Ryan Flournoy, WR, Dallas (1% rostered in Yahoo Fantasy leagues)
There should be little surprise that Ryan Flournoy is atop the priority for this week's waiver wire. Flournoy exploded in the absence of CeeDee Lamb for his season-best performance on Thursday Night Football.
The second-year receiver saw an opportunity when Lamb went down with a concussion and popped off for nine catches for 115 yards and a score. Dak Prescott targeted Flournoy 13 times as George Pickens was having a frustrating night.
While the status for Lamb in Week 15 is unknown, we can still jump on the potential upside of Flournoy. We saw him have a fantastic game back in Week 5, so the big-game ability is there. Ryan Flournoy FAAB: 10%
Jerry Jeudy, WR, Browns (61%)
After the heated argument between Shedeur Sanders and Jerry Jeudy, something clearly clicked for the two in Week 14.
Jeudy had one of his best performances of the entire season. The Alabama WR was targeted 5 times by Sanders. With this usage, he caught three passes for 76 yards and a touchdown.
At this point in the fantasy season, no one is worth picking up if they don’t offer you immediate value in the playoffs. Jeudy will have two favorable matchups in Weeks 15 and 17 against the Chicago Bears and Pittsburgh Steelers. Jerry Jeudy FAAB: 10%
Players who should be 100% rostered for the fantasy playoffs
Tony Pollard, RB, Titans (82%)
It’s hard to ignore Tony Pollard’s efforts in week 14 against the best run defense in the NFL. Most RBs are avoided when they take on the Cleveland Browns, but Pollard excelled.
The Titans' running back exploded for 161 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. At the same time, the Tennessee offense is not one to be trusted; however, if you need depth or are even desperate for a starting RB in fantasy football, Pollard offers some value. Tony Pollard FAAB: 5%
Jakobi Meyers, WR, Jaguars (78%)
Jakobi Meyers is looking like one of the best offensive additions a team made at the deadline. Meyers feels comfortable operating in this system.
Over the past three weeks, Trevor Lawrence has targeted Meyers 22 times. He’s also caught a touchdown in each of his last three games. The playoff schedule is not terrible, but the Jags will face the Broncos. Jakobi Meyers FAAB: 5%
Week 15 waiver wire streamers: Top sleepers to add before fantasy football playoffs
Consider spending a few of your FAB dollars on these one-week plays for your fantasy football playoffs.
QB Fantasy Streaming Pickups
J.J. McCarthy, Vikings (30%)
As nauseating as it may sound, there is a chance that McCarthy is a viable start against Dallas. At this point, the young quarterback out of Michigan is playing for his career, and what better opportunity than getting to face the Cowboys?
Tyrod Taylor. Jets (15%)
Taylor has performed decently for fantasy football, all things considered. He doesn’t have the best receiving core, but he still posts more than acceptable numbers. In Week 15, Taylor will face the Jacksonville Jaguars, who have allowed the 10th most fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks.
TE Fantasy Streaming Pickup
AJ Barner, Seahawks (12%)
Barner is the ultimate boom or bust TE in fantasy football. The Seahawks will take on the Indianapolis Colts, who have been awful at stopping the TE position. Indy allows 16.5 FPPG to opposing TEs, which is the fourth most in the NFL.
Mason Taylor, Jets (24%)
Since Tyrod Taylor has taken over, Mason Taylor has not been as involved in the passing game. He'll get a more than favorable matchup in Week 15 against the Jaguars. Jacksonville gives up the second-most FPPG to TEs.
Team Defense Fantasy Streaming Pickups
Chicago Bears (21%)
The Cleveland Browns' offense is one of the more putrid units in all of the NFL. The only player that poses a real threat is Quinshon Judkins. Chicago should be able to control this game and the score.
New Orleans Saints (8%)
Against lesser offensive units this season, the Saints have not been bad at all for fantasy football. While the Panthers keep winning, their offense has been wildly inconsistent.
Kicker Fantasy Streaming Pickups
Will Reichard, Vikings (25%)
If there was ever a week for the Vikings offense to figure things out, it's against the Dallas Cowboys. However, there is little trust that they will be efficient in the red zone, leaving plenty of opportunity for Reichard.
Ryan Fitzgerald, Panthers (1%)
As stated above, the Panthers' offense is inconsistent. They should, however, still be able to move the ball and give Fitzgerald plenty of kicking opportunities.