Science of Fantasy Football Lab
Each week, I will provide a brief update on each team, including the latest injury concerns and performances from the past week. This will also include recommendations for potential waiver-wire pickups and suggested FAAB bids. FAAB bids and availability will be based on the FPPC $1000 bankroll. Week 13 is in the books. Let’s reason backward to look forward for all 32 teams. Players mentioned as possible waiver wire additions are available in at least 6% of FPPC leagues at this time.
Arizona Cardinals
Cardinals’ offense has been much better with Brissett at QB
No Waiver Targets This Week
Atlanta Falcons
Bijan is a beast, and in other news, water is wet
No Waiver Targets This Week
Baltimore Ravens
Three horrible games in a row by Lamar, but they are still tied for first in their division.
Possible Waiver Addition: As you get set for the playoffs, it’s a good idea to have some spare RBs on your roster. Keaton Mitchell would take over the high-volume role if anything happened to Derrick Henry. He is worth a $25 bid and is available in 17% of FPPC leagues.
Buffalo Bills
They need to spend on a top-notch WR in the offseason
No Waiver Targets This Week
Carolina Panthers
Bryce Young has a friendly young group of WRs to throw to, and it has made a difference.
Possible Waiver Addition: If you need some insurance for the Fantasy Football playoffs, at QB, Bryce Young is a nice addition, and at WR, Jalen Coker is worth a bid too. Both are cheap this week since they are on bye. Young is worth a $10 bid and is available in 12% of FPPC leagues, while Coker is a bargain at $10 and is available in 35% of leagues.
Chicago Bears
Could have made a fortune betting on the Bears being the top seed in the NFC after 13 weeks back in August
Possible Waiver Addition: Kyle Monangai is still available in 16% of FPPC leagues and is worth a $50 bid this week.
Cincinnati Bengals
Joe Burrow should get some MVP votes if he continues to win down the stretch.
No Waiver Targets This Week
Cleveland Browns
The sad thing is that the Vikings might not have a QB as good as Sanders or Gabriel.
No Waiver Targets This Week
Dallas Cowboys
Dak is playing quality football, and the defense has improved since the trade deadline.
Possible Waiver Addition: Malik Davis is taking over as the backup to Javonte Williams and is still available in 94% of FPPC leagues. He is worth a $10 bid this week.
Denver Broncos
Winning Ugly is still winning
No Waiver Targets This Week
Detroit Lions
For Fantasy Managers and the Lions, a week without the Sun God would be somber.
No Waiver Targets This Week
Green Bay Packers
The Bears/Packers rivalry is more fun when both teams are outstanding
Possible Waiver Addition: How is Christian Watson still available in 47% of FPPC leagues? He is a no-brainer bid at $100 this week.
Houston Texans
They might have the league's best defense, but they need more consistency on offense.
No Waiver Targets This Week
Indianapolis Colts
It’s very possible that three playoff teams could come from the AFC South this year.
No Waiver Targets This Week
Jacksonville Jaguars
Three wins in a row have the Jags on top of a very tough division
No Waiver Targets This Week
Kansas City Chiefs
Every game is a must-win game if they want to make the playoffs
No Waiver Targets This Week
Las Vegas Raiders
Just a QB and five more starters away from being a contender
No Waiver Targets This Week
Los Angeles Chargers
It could get ugly if Herbert can’t play soon
Possible Waiver Addition: Kimani Vidal is still available in 53% of FPPC leagues. Even when Hampton returns, he might still get some volume, and there is still a chance Hampton isn’t ready this week. A $50 bid is a wise investment.
Los Angeles Rams
This team is not built to play outdoors in bad weather
No Waiver Targets This Week
Miami Dolphins
A three-game winning streak will mess up their draft capital
Possible Waiver Addition: Ollie Gordon would get most of the volume if anything happened to Achane, so he is worth a $10 bid and is available in 24% of FPPC leagues.
Minnesota Vikings
Is Fran Tarkenton available to QB this week?
No Waiver Targets This Week
New England Patriots
Coach Vrabel is living up to his coaching tree by annoying fantasy football managers with his RB usage.
Possible Waiver Addition: Kashon Boutte is a high-risk/reward type player and is still available in 48% of FPPC leagues. Since he is on bye this week, he would be a cheap $25 bid to add for the Fantasy Football playoffs.
New Orleans Saints
Neal got the volume, but not great results, in his first week replacing Kamara.
Possible Waiver Addition: Devin Neal could be a cheap addition to a fantasy roster for a $25 bid and is available in 28% of FPPC leagues.
New York Giants
Jaxson Dart, Cam Skattebo, Malik Nabers, and Theo Johnson are an attractive group of offensive players for a solid coach to pursue.
No Waiver Targets This Week
New York Jets
Don’t look now, but the Jets will have a solid WR room when Garret Wilson returns.
Possible Waiver Addition: Adonai Mitchell and John Metchie have swapped lead WR roles over the last two weeks. Mitchell is available in 45% of FPPC leagues, with Metchie available in 71% of leagues. Both are worth a $25 bid this week. Tyrod Taylor is an emergency relief at QB, worth a $10 bid, and is available in 84% of FPPC leagues.
Philadelphia Eagles
Does anyone really expect them to win the division title now?
No Waiver Targets This Week
Pittsburgh Steelers
Will Tomlin find a way to survive with a winning record?
No Waiver Targets This Week
San Francisco 49ers
Christian McCaffrey will probably get 30 touches this week for a Bay Area flag football team.
No Waiver Targets This Week
Seattle Seahawks
The Sam Darnold revenge game wasn’t his finest moment, but his replacement was even worse.
No Waiver Targets This Week
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
If they can keep Bucky and Godwin healthy, this team could make some noise in the playoffs.
No Waiver Targets This Week
Tennessee Titans
This team will surprise people next year if they rebuild that offensive line in the offseason.
No Waiver Targets This Week
Washington Commanders
Going for two points to try to win was the right decision, because the Broncos were the better team.m
Possible Waiver Addition: Chris Rodriguez is a nice addition for $10 this week and is available in 42% of FPPC leagues. He isn’t likely to get you 20 PPR points, but he should get you 7+ per week.
QB $10 Tyrod Taylor
QB $10 Bryce Young
RB $50 Kyle Monangai
RB $50 Kimani Vidal
RB $25Devin Neal
RB $25 Keaton Mitchell
RB $10 Chris Rodriguez
RB $10 Malik Davis
WR $100 Christian Watson
WR $25 John Metchie
WR $25 Adonai Mitchell
WR $25 Kashon Boutte
WR $10 Jalen Coker