It’s important to know the top waiver wire targets for each week of the fantasy football season. Beyond the top targets, though, there is benefit to improving your bench and stashing players that are forecasted to increase in value. We’ll also be a great resource for these waiver wire stashes. Here’s a look at players you should consider stashing this week. And here’s all of our fantasy football Week 12 waiver wire advice and targets.
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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Stash Targets
Wide Receiver Stash Candidates
Yes, my stash candidates this week are like being visited by the ghost of Christmas past. Rashod Bateman has finally started to resemble the player I have loved for the last few seasons. Since Week 10, he has had a 71.4% route run rate, 12.2% target share and 19.4% first-read share. With Mark Andrews out for the season, Baltimore’s wide receivers will have to shoulder more of the pass game load, and Bateman could answer the call.
Joshua Palmer could possibly return from IR in Week 13 if he is fully recovered from his knee injury. If your squad is looking playoff-bound, Palmer is a fantastic stash. The Chargers’ offense has been hurting with Palmer out, and Quentin Johnston has not been the answer. Before landing on IR, Palmer had at least 60 receiving yards and seven targets in four of his last five games.
Jameson Williams is stash-worthy if you have the bench depth. Last week, he played 65% of the Lions’ offensive snaps, and while he only drew an 8.5% target share, he flashed his big-play ability with 44 receiving yards and a score. Williams has been a near zero in fantasy this season, but with his playing time trending up, if he continues to stack big plays, he could still realize the hope we had for him entering this season.
Running Back Stash Candidates
Tank Bigsby showed some life in Week 10, with a season-high nine rushing attempts vs. Tennessee. The Titans have a brutal front to try to run against, but it was encouraging to see the rookie finally get extended playing time. It would be smart for Etienne managers to handcuff Bigsby to Travis Etienne at this point.
Rico Dowdle and Elijah Mitchell are both stuck behind workhorses on good teams. Their value is nearly zero except as insurance against an untimely injury to either Tony Pollard or Christian McCaffrey.
According to Buffalo’s coaching staff, Leonard Fournette is “still learning the offense” and might not be elevated from the practice squad anytime soon. His role once joining the roster is another mystery. If active, Fournette is a versatile player who can be valuable to a fantasy roster. But he’s a risky proposition at this point.
Kenneth Gainwell is a script-dependent RB with great versatility behind D’Andre Swift. Although not a true handcuff, he is worthy of a stash in deeper leagues.
Tyjae Spears has been good all season for the Titans, who have turned into a pumpkin after Will Levis‘ four-touchdown debut a few weeks ago. Despite Derrick Henry‘s extremely disappointing production, the rookie from Tulane has still not seen a bump in usage. Spears is a stash for now.
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