Fantasy: Waiver Wire - Week 13

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Every Monday during the season, theScore's Justin Boone runs down the recommended waiver wire pickups.

Ownership percentages are based on Yahoo leagues. FAAB bids are set off a $100 budget. Only players owned in less than 60% of leagues are considered.

QuarterbacksBobby Ellis / Getty Images Sport / GettyNick Foles, Jaguars

Next Up	Ownership	FAAB bid
vs. TB	33%	$3

The Jaguars have lost two straight since Foles returned to the lineup, and while he hasn't done much to lift the offense, the end results weren't on him. Foles threw for 296 and 272 yards against a pair of solid defenses in the Colts and Titans. You can feel confident about him improving on those numbers versus the Bucs, who've allowed the second-most passing yards, the second-most passing touchdowns, and, consequently, the second-most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks.

Sam Darnold, Jets

Next Up	Ownership	FAAB bid
at CIN	39%	$3

Darnold's struggles against the Dolphins in Week 9 were concerning for his rest-of-season outlook, especially since I had talked up his easy schedule ad nauseam. Fortunately, the sophomore QB has strung together three consecutive top-seven fantasy performances since then and shouldn't have a problem taking on a Bengals team that ranks near the bottom of the league in Football Outsiders' pass defense DVOA. Matchups with the Ravens and Steelers will likely prevent you from riding Darnold through the fantasy playoffs, but he'll remain a QB1 streamer for the next couple weeks.

Other options: Ryan Tannehill at IND (26% owned), Jacoby Brissett vs. TEN (45% owned), Mitch Trubisky at DET (18% owned), Ryan Fitzpatrick vs. PHI (10% owned), Kyle Allen vs. WAS (18% owned), Andy Dalton vs. NYJ (5% owned)

Running backsIcon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / Getty

Jonathan Williams, Latavius Murray, and Derrius Guice are around the 60% ownership mark and should be owned in almost all leagues.

Benny Snell Jr., Steelers

Next Up	Ownership	FAAB bid
vs. CLE	5%	$39

James Conner wasn't able to suit up last Sunday after aggravating his shoulder injury in Week 11. When addressing the situation on his weekly radio show on 93.7 The Fan, the normally optimistic Conner sounded like a player who could miss more time. "I need to be smart. If I'm not, then surgery will need to be done. I had a minor setback versus Cleveland. It's killing me not being out there. The ligaments need to get stronger," he said, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. Four Steelers backs saw the field in Conner's absence this week, but Snell led the way, playing on 49% of the snaps and racking up 103 yards from scrimmage on 22 touches. Pittsburgh's rushing attack also has favorable matchups with the Browns, Cardinals, and Bills over the next three weeks. No one will mistake Snell for a game-breaking talent, but the opportunity ahead of him puts him in the low-end RB2 conversation.

Rashaad Penny, Seahawks

Next Up	Ownership	FAAB bid
vs. MIN	19%	$24

Entering Sunday, Penny had only seen double-digit touches in one game this season and that was his lone outing with over 60 yards on the year. But with Chris Carson struggling against the Eagles, including putting the ball on the ground two more times, Penny was given 14 carries, which he turned into a season-high 129 yards and a score. His production caused Pete Carroll to admit there's "no reason not to get (Penny) back in there" in Week 13, meaning this could turn into a split backfield. While it's possible that Penny could steal the job if Carson keeps fumbling, the more likely outcome is Carson's RB1 value taking a hit as Penny becomes more involved as an RB3/flex. Either way, Penny needs to be owned in all leagues now, just keep your expectations in check versus Minnesota's shutdown run defense.

LeSean McCoy/Darrel Williams, Chiefs

Next Up	Ownership	FAAB bid
vs. OAK	51%/6%	$19/$9

Despite being forced from the Chiefs' last game to get evaluated for a head injury, McCoy is not in concussion protocol coming off their bye week. Meanwhile, Damien Williams' status has yet to be updated, putting McCoy and Darrel Williams in position to handle the backfield work if his rib issue keeps him sidelined. In the event Damien is inactive in Week 13, McCoy would be a fringe RB2 with Darrel in the RB3/flex range. Beyond that lies difficult matchups with the Patriots (Week 14) and Broncos (Week 15) - both inside the top 10 at stifling fantasy backs.

Bo Scarbrough, Lions

Next Up	Ownership	FAAB bid
vs. CHI	43%	$12

In his two appearances with the Lions, Scarbrough played over 50% of the snaps and turned in rushing stat lines of 14-55-1 and 18-98-0. He's not used in the passing game at all, but that kind of volume as a rusher makes him an attractive option on Thanksgiving Day against the Bears, whose run defense has disappeared due to injuries. Looking ahead, Scarbrough's fantasy value could dry up fast against a murderers' row of defensive fronts during the fantasy playoffs, including the Vikings, Buccaneers, and Broncos. At worst, he's a volume-driven RB3/flex with upside if he can find the end zone.

Other options: Nyheim Hines vs. TEN (30% owned), Raheem Mostert at BAL (13% owned), Alexander Mattison at SEA (23% owned), Tony Pollard vs. BUF (13% owned), Gus Edwards vs. SF (12% owned), Ryquell Armstead vs. TB (1% owned), Rex Burkhead at HOU (6% owned), Malcolm Brown at ARI (5% owned), Jay Ajayi at MIA (17% owned), Duke Johnson vs. NE (55% owned), Qadree Ollison vs. NO (0% owned), Jalen Richard vs. KC (3% owned), Frank Gore at DAL (30% owned), Wayne Gallman vs. GB (5% owned), Dion Lewis at IND (8% owned), Giovani Bernard vs. NYJ (3% owned), Chase Edmonds vs. LAR (9% owned), Bilal Powell at CIN (0% owned), DeAndre Washington at KC (0% owned)

Wide receiversIcon Sportswire / Icon Sportswire / Getty

Will Fuller, Deebo Samuel, Dede Westbrook, and Robby Anderson are around the 60% ownership mark and should be owned in almost all leagues.

A.J. Brown, Titans

Next Up	Ownership	FAAB bid
at IND	16%	$14

Brown is a volatile fantasy weapon, as he's posted five above-average performances with receiving stat lines of 3-100-0, 3-94-2, 6-64-0, 4-81-0, and 4-135-1, mixed with six games of under 30 yards. The bad news is that's likely to continue since he's only seen more than five targets in two games this year. The Titans are built around Derrick Henry, not their passing attack. However, since this is a week filled with speculative upside adds at receiver, Brown tops the list as someone capable of delivering week-winning numbers. Matchups with the Raiders and Texans in Weeks 14 and 15 make the rookie a potential starter early in the fantasy playoffs.

Sterling Shepard/Darius Slayton, Giants

Next Up	Ownership	FAAB bid
vs. GB	54%/25%	$14/$14

With Golden Tate in concussion protocol and tight end Evan Engram still sidelined with a foot injury, Shepard and Slayton are in line for increased targets. All three wideouts were thrown to at least seven times Sunday, and Slayton led the team with 67 receiving yards in a challenging test against the Bears' pass defense. New York's schedule softens up significantly with the Eagles, Dolphins, and Redskins during the fantasy playoffs, so consider both Shepard and Slayton fringe WR3 plays during that stretch.

Randall Cobb, Cowboys

Next Up	Ownership	FAAB bid
vs. BUF	30%	$9

Amari Cooper playing at less than full health is contributing to a rise in targets for Cobb. The veteran slot receiver has gone over 85 yards in each of his last three contests, including against the Patriots last weekend. If Cobb is going to continue producing over the next three weeks, he'll need to do it against the quality pass defenses of the Bills, Bears, and Rams. Even with his ceiling capped, Cobb is still worth adding as a borderline WR3 given his recent surge.

N'Keal Harry, Patriots

Next Up	Ownership	FAAB bid
at HOU	26%	$9

The Patriots' receiving corps is a mess behind Julian Edelman. That's not to say they don't have talent, but injuries have made it hard to project this unit moving forward. With Phillip Dorsett (26% owned) and Mohamed Sanu (65% owned) sidelined, Harry and Jakobi Meyers (1% owned) stepped into the starting lineup in Week 12. Though Meyers had more yards, Harry played more snaps and found the end zone. Harry can offer a similar skill set to Josh Gordon's, and his contested catches could come in handy on a team lacking a true red-zone presence. If Sanu is available, he would be the first Patriot wideout in this bunch worth scooping up, with Harry second and Dorsett third. Meyers' playing time will be dictated by injuries.

Other options: Auden Tate vs. NYJ (10% owned), Anthony Miller at DET (12% owned), Mecole Hardman vs. OAK (27% owned), James Washington vs. CLE (20% owned), Diontae Johnson vs. CLE (14% owned), Cole Beasley at DAL (29% owned), Chris Conley vs. TB (15% owned), Ted Ginn Jr. at ATL (7% owned), Tre'Quan Smith at ATL (4% owned), Allen Hurns vs. PHI (0% owned), Russell Gage vs. NO (7% owned), Demarcus Robinson vs. OAK (10% owned), Andy Isabella vs. LAR (1% owned), Greg Ward at MIA (0% owned)

Tight endsThearon W. Henderson / Getty Images Sport / Getty

Dallas Goedert is around the 60% ownership mark and should be owned in almost all leagues.

Jack Doyle, Colts

Next Up	Ownership	FAAB bid
vs. TEN	33%	$19

The bid might seem high for a tight end, but if you're in need of help at the position, you really shouldn't be scared to empty your pockets to get Doyle. Eric Ebron has been placed on injured reserve, establishing Doyle as the Colts' clear top tight end. Mo Alie-Cox will step into a larger role, but Doyle's numbers have nearly doubled across the board when Ebron's been on the shelf. With Ebron out of the picture, Doyle is a TE1 in fantasy moving forward.

Ryan Griffin, Jets

Next Up	Ownership	FAAB bid
at CIN	44%	$9

Griffin was on this list last week and came through with his fifth touchdown of the season Sunday. Over his last seven games, Griffin has put up at least 50 yards and/or a touchdown five times. That run should continue with the Bengals and Dolphins on tap for the next two weeks. He remains a TE1 in fantasy until further notice.

Other options: Noah Fant vs. LAC (40% owned), David Njoku at PIT (30% owned), Mike Gesicki vs. PHI (15% owned), Delanie Walker at IND (25% owned), TJ Hockenson vs. CHI (37% owned), Kyle Rudolph at SEA (47% owned), Kaden Smith vs. GB (0% owned

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