Fantasy: Waiver Wire - Week 16
Every Tuesday during the season, theScore's NFL editors run down the recommended waiver-wire pickups.
Ownership percentages are based on Yahoo leagues. FAAB bids are set at a $100 budget.
QuarterbackNick Foles, Eagles| Next Up | Ownership | FAAB bid |
|---|---|---|
| vs. Raiders | 27% | $100 |
Faced with an exceptionally favorable matchup in Week 15, Foles took care of business while replacing Carson Wentz at the helm of the Eagles' offense. Foles completed 63.2 percent of his passes against the Giants and threw for four touchdowns on just 237 yards. Next week's matchup isn't much more difficult.
Joe Flacco, Ravens| Next Up | Ownership | FAAB bid |
|---|---|---|
| vs. Colts | 18% | $100 |
Flacco has five passing touchdowns, one rushing score, and just one interception in the last four games, while the Ravens have gone 3-1. He hit a season high of 288 yards in Week 15, and he's still playing meaningful games with Baltimore in the thick of the AFC playoff hunt.
Running BackTion Green, Lions| Next Up | Ownership | FAAB bid |
|---|---|---|
| at Bengals | 3% | $100 |
Green carried the ball 10 times Saturday, the second time he's reached that mark in his last three games. At this point of the season, he's one of few waiver-wire options who could see enough work to warrant FLEX consideration, especially in a favorable matchup.
Elijhaa Penny, Cardinals| Next Up | Ownership | FAAB bid |
|---|---|---|
| vs. Giants | 0% | $100 |
Should Kerwynn Williams be forced to miss the Week 16 game due to a quad injury he suffered in Week 15, Penny should continue to take on the significant role he played this past week. He averaged nearly 4 yards per carry on 17 attempts, and warrants FLEX consideration if named starter.
Wayne Gallman, Giants| Next Up | Ownership | FAAB bid |
|---|---|---|
| at Cardinals | 5% | $50 |
Fantasy managers competing in a championship shouldn't need to start someone of Gallman's pedigree, but he can be grabbed in order to keep him away from your opponent.
Elijah McGuire, Jets| Next Up | Ownership | FAAB bid |
|---|---|---|
| vs. Chargers | 3% | $45 |
McGuire has next to no appeal with Matt Forte and Bilal Powell both healthy and Bryce Petty starting at quarterback, but he does have some keeper-league value.
Wide ReceiverMartavis Bryant, Steelers| Next Up | Ownership | FAAB bid |
|---|---|---|
| at Texans | 56% | $100 |
The playoff-bound Steelers will allow Antonio Brown plenty of rest for his torn calf, if needed, allowing Bryant to serve as the No. 1 receiver. He caught 4 of 6 targets for 59 yards and a touchdown against the Patriots, and shouldn't have any difficulty against a nonexistent Texans defense.
Keelan Cole, Jaguars| Next Up | Ownership | FAAB bid |
|---|---|---|
| at 49ers | 5% | $100 |
The early injury to Marqise Lee allowed Cole to rack up 186 yards and a touchdown while catching 7 of 9 targets against the Texans. It was a surprisingly quiet game for rookie Dede Westbrook, and Jaydon Mickens caught two touchdowns, but Cole acted as the clear No. 1.
Damiere Byrd, Panthers| Next Up | Ownership | FAAB bid |
|---|---|---|
| vs. Buccaneers | 0% | $90 |
With just 25 yards against the Green Bay Packers, Byrd's rise to relevance is the result of two touchdowns - he made just one other catch on two remaining targets. Minor injuries to Devin Funchess and Russell Shepard allowed for extra work, but the Panthers could give some rest to their two starting receivers in an extremely favorable home matchup against the depleted Buccaneers.
Tyrell Williams, Chargers| Next Up | Ownership | FAAB bid |
|---|---|---|
| at Jets | 38% | $80 |
With Keenan Allen missing part of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Williams saw seven targets Saturday, his most since Week 3. Allen's status will be up in the air throughout the week, but early signs are positive, since the Chargers need to win out to have a shot at the postseason.
Tight EndEric Ebron, Lions| Next Up | Ownership | FAAB bid |
|---|---|---|
| at Bengals | 43% | $75 |
Ebron has caught 15 of 18 total targets over his past two games. Though he's the No. 3 option behind Golden Tate and Marvin Jones, the Lions' lack of commitment to the run game gives him plenty of opportunities for work.
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