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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets: Quarterback
QUARTERBACKS
Written by Bo McBrayer
Aaron Rodgers (NYJ): 35% rostered
- Next Opponents: LAR, @BUF, MIA
- True value: $3
- Desperate Need: $6
- Budget-minded: $1
Analysis: Aaron Rodgers loves attention. He is fueled by it. He promised an immediate retirement if the Jets lost to the Jaguars, but he and Davante Adams spared themselves the looming embarrassment with a massive second-half performance. Rodgers could very well stick around as a streaming option in our semifinal matchups, but that’s where we run out of tracks. The Rams are considerably better on defense than Jacksonville, so nobody would cast blame for cashing in the chips and heading home.
Russell Wilson (PIT): 49% rostered
- Next Opponents: @BAL, KC, CIN
- True value: $3
- Desperate Need: $5
- Budget-minded: $1
Analysis: The Steelers got crushed in Philly on Sunday, but that might work in our favor for fantasy purposes. The Eagles have a stellar defense, especially against opposing quarterbacks. The same cannot be said for the Ravens and Chiefs this season, so Russell Wilson is primed for a nice little streaming stretch through the fantasy championship on the cheap. Many will look at his poor performance in Week 15 as a reason to leave him on the wire, but it’s an opportunity to spend less FAAB on a good quarterback with a safe floor and QB1 upside. This is especially true if George Pickens is able to return to play from his hamstring injury.
Cooper Rush (DAL): 8% rostered
- Next Opponents: TB, @PHI, WAS
- True value: $2
- Desperate Need: $4
- Budget-minded: $1
Analysis: Save for a dud against the Giants on Thanksgiving, Rush has been more than adequate as a quarterback streamer during this rainbow-sprinkled cupcake stretch of Dallas’ schedule. Week 16 is another one with promise, as the Cowboys host the exploitable Buccaneers. Rush has eyes for CeeDee Lamb, which always bodes well for Mike McCarthy’s offense. Rico Dowdle‘s rushing performance has also afforded Rush opportunities to use play-action to take chunks out of the defense. Like Rodgers, his championship week matchup is nightmarish. We only need him for this week to reach that last game.
Mac Jones (JAX): 3% rostered
- Next Opponents: @LV, TEN, @IND
- True value: $1
- Desperate Need: $2
- Budget-minded: $0
Analysis: Jones has a singular path to fantasy relevance: Throw it to Brian Thomas Jr. all the time. Jacksonville’s weaponry has gradually fallen to injuries throughout this disappointing season. BTJ is a superstar in the making and elevates the former Alabama quarterback to startable territory with a favorable remaining schedule. Jones needed 46 attempts Sunday against the Jets and still failed to surpass 300 passing yards. Both of his touchdowns were to the rookie from LSU, and Jones threw two interceptions. Make sure your expectations are realistic if you roll the dice on Mac.
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