Welcome to the Week 14 FAAB Report!
With the fantasy football playoffs right around the corner, it’s time to buckle down for the final push. There aren’t a ton of difference-makers out there this week, but there are still a few players who can add value to our fantasy rosters.
As always, let’s take a look at three players at each position who should be on your waiver wire priority list for Week 14 (and beyond).
(Note: just so we don’t waste anyone’s time recommending players who are rostered in your league, I’m going to use 35% rostered on ESPN as the cut-off point for this article)
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) has his eyes on the end zone during the third quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025. / Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
FAAB recommendation: 15-20 percent of budget
Trevor Lawrence continues to be available in a lot of leagues, and I’m not really sure why. He’s QB14 on the year and has scored more than 15 fantasy points in seven of his last eight games. You’re obviously not getting Josh Allen if you pick up Lawrence, but he’s more than serviceable if you’re in need of a quarterback.
FAAB recommendation: 8-10 percent of budget
There’s a chance that Marcus Mariota will lose his starting job if the Commanders decide to activate Jayden Daniels from injured reserve, but I’m also not sure why a 3-9 team would do such a thing. Assuming I’m right about that, Mariota is worth a pickup in deeper leagues as he’s played well in Daniels’ absence, as he’s now surpassed 15 fantasy points in each of his last three games.
FAAB recommendation: 5-8 percent of budget
I didn’t think I’d be writing about Tyrod Taylor in 2025, but here we are. Taylor has played well in his two starts since taking over for Justin Fields and is coming off a 21-point fantasy performance last week. With games against Miami, Jacksonville, and New Orleans on tap, Taylor’s fantasy schedule sets up nicely down the stretch.
Nov 23, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum (22) carries the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
FAAB recommendation: 20 percent of budget
Chris Rodriguez continues to be the lead back in Washington and is our top running back add for the second-straight week. Rodriguez isn’t a break-the-bank player as he hasn’t scored more than 12 fantasy points in a game all season, but he’s been seeing 10-15 touches per game and is worth a small investment in a week where we don’t have much else on the waiver wire for his position.
FAAB recommendation: 15 percent of budget
While Bhayshul Tuten would be a great fantasy asset if Travis Etienne Jr. were to get hurt, he’s still a solid add even while Etienne is healthy. Tuten has scored a touchdown in three of his last five games and is consistently seeing around 10 touches per game. While that usage limits his upside, Tuten is a solid flex play in deeper leagues.
FAAB recommendation: 10 percent of budget
Blake Corum isn’t quite set up to be a league-winner, but he’s set up to be a strong handcuff if nothing else. With Kyren Williams nursing a sore ankle, there’s a chance that Corum could step into a lead role in the near future. However, even if Williams remains healthy, Corum has shown that he can be a solid flex play for fantasy owners in deeper leagues.
Nov 23, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Atlanta Falcons safety Xavier Watts (31) tackles New Orleans Saints wide receiver Devaughn Vele (14) during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
FAAB recommendation: 30-35 percent of budget
Jayden Higgins has solidified himself as the Texans’ WR2 and should be added in all fantasy leagues at this point. I don’t think he’s worth breaking the bank for, but Higgins is consistently seeing around 7-8 targets per game and has scored double-digit fantasy points (PPR) in three of his last four games while scoring in two of those games. With C.J. Stroud reportedly ready to return, Higgins should be rostered.
FAAB recommendation: 10-15 percent of budget
Devaughn Vele was a strange preseason add for the Saints as they traded a fourth-round pick for him and then barely played him. However, with Rashid Shaheed now in Seattle, Vele has begun to carve out a role for himself in New Orleans. Vele has seen 15 combined targets over his last two games and is coming off an eight-catch performance for 93 yards and a touchdown. While that’s just one game, Vele has some upside if he is going to consistently see this type of usage.
FAAB recommendation: 10 percent of budget
Adonai Mitchell is another player with a one-game sample who could provide some upside. After dropping almost everything thrown his way in his first game with the Jets, Mitchell has continued to see plenty of targets and just turned in an eight-catch effort for 102 yards and a touchdown against the Falcons. While the Jets offense isn’t a high-scoring machine, the former second-round pick provides his fantasy owners with some upside.
Nov 30, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Brenton Strange (85) celebrates his touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images / Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
FAAB recommendation: 15-20 percent of budget
In his two games back from injured reserve, Brenton Strange has put up double-digit fantasy scores. He’s doing this on relatively low volume with just nine total targets in those two games, but Trevor Lawrence is obviously looking his way as a safety valve. If you need a starting tight end down the stretch, there’s no one on waivers better than Strange.
FAAB recommendation: 10-15 percent of budget
With Tyler Higbee on injured reserve, Colby Parkinson has stepped into a bigger role and has caught four balls in each of those two games. While Parkinson is a bit touchdown-dependent since he likely won’t see more than four or five targets, he’s in a similar spot to Strange in that he’s being targeted as Matthew Stafford’s safety valve. If you miss out on Strange, Parkinson is a great backup option.
FAAB recommendation: 5-10 percent of budget
He’s back! After missing four games with a pectoral injury, Darren Waller put up 47 yards on three targets in Miami’s win over New Orleans. While Waller doesn’t have a ton of upside, he did score four touchdowns in a three-game span earlier this year. We’re getting a little desperate here, but you can do a lot worse than Waller if you’re struggling at tight end.