Fantasy Football Week 12 Waiver Wire
Stay ahead in your fantasy league with our expert analysis on the top waiver wire pickups for Week 12.
Week 12 Waiver Wire Outlook
Week 12's waiver wire features several breakout performances, led by Anthony Richardson's explosive return (272 passing yards, 1 TD, 2 rushing TDs). Taysom Hill dominated with a historic 41.5-point performance (138 rushing yards, 3 TDs, 8 catches), while Bo Nix continued his QB1 streak with 300+ yards and 4 TDs. Jerry Jeudy emerges as a priority add after a 26.2-point PPR showing with new QB Jameis Winston. Deep-league options include Bears' Roschon Johnson (10 carries, red zone usage), Giants' Wan'Dale Robinson (8.4 targets/game), and Packers' Christian Watson (150 yards in Week 11). Tight end streamers feature Zach Ertz against Dallas and Will Dissly (10.8 fantasy points since Week 7), while Nick Westbrook-Ikhine offers upside with Will Levis at QB.
Top Waiver Wire Pickups
Key players to target for Week 12
Anthony Richardson
Rostered: 47%
Week 11 Stats
Richardson returned with a bang in Week 11, throwing for 272 yards and a touchdown while adding two rushing scores. His 28.08 fantasy points made him the QB3 for the week. While his Week 12 matchup against the Lions is tough, his rushing upside and volume make him a high-risk, high-reward option. Richardson is worth the gamble if you’re looking for a ceiling play at quarterback.
Jerry Jeudy
Rostered: 51%
Week 11 Stats
Team Offensive Context
Jeudy has quietly led the Browns in targets for two straight weeks, culminating in a 26.2-point PPR performance in Week 11. With Jameis Winston under center, Jeudy is locked in as a top option in Cleveland’s offense and is a solid addition for managers needing WR depth.
Roschon Johnson
Rostered: 7%
Week 11 Stats
Team Rushing Context
Johnson logged 10 carries in Week 11, including four in the red zone, and scored his first touchdown since Week 3. While he’s still a TD-dependent play, his increased workload under new offensive coordinator Thomas Brown is encouraging. Johnson is a stash for deeper leagues and could gain relevance if D’Andre Swift suffers an injury.
Taysom Hill
Rostered: 54%
Week 11 Stats
Team Offensive Context
Hill exploded in Week 11 with 138 rushing yards, three rushing touchdowns, and eight catches for 41.5 fantasy points. Despite New Orleans being on a bye this week, his versatility and position scarcity make him a priority pickup.
Wan'Dale Robinson
Rostered: 48%
Robinson has averaged 8.4 targets per game and should maintain his role with Tommy DeVito under center. Coming off a bye, he’s a reliable PPR option and worth adding in leagues where consistent volume is needed.