The lack of obvious impact players in our Top Week 14 Fantasy Waiver Transfer Pickups & Free Agent Additions it’s disappointing for this time of year, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any guys who can make an impact. As more injuries (Elijah Mitchell, Corey Davis, etc.) and COVID designations (Keenan Allen) are announced throughout the week, complementary players like JaMycal Hasty, Jamison crowder, and Jalen guyton will suddenly charge an added value. These are not necessarily players who must be claimed in exemptions; rather, they are potential free agents to target after exemptions are also cleared around 4-5 am ET on Wednesday mornings in the Yahoo and ESPN leagues.
Our full list of free agents has some notable depth pieces, like initial RBs Rex burkhead, D’Onta Foreman/Dontrell Hilliard, Rashaad Penny, and Tevin coleman, in addition to potential WR3s. However, the Week 14 streamer suggestions on QB, WR, TE and D / ST (which can be found in the end of this list) are probably more important. There are a ton of worthwhile defensive streamers this week, and with four solid D / ST’s in goodbye (Patriots, Eagles, Colts, Dolphins), a lot of owners are likely to need one. Also, if you selected your kicker to have the last possible goodbye, you can finally make use of our kicker ratings.
PLUS WEEK 14: Complete list of exemptions
Unless more injury and substitute news emerges Tuesday afternoon, this doesn’t look like it should be a big waiver week. However, that really depends on the individual teams in your league. This could be a must-do week, so homeowners will do whatever it takes, even if that means using a No. 2 exemption claim on a WR3 boom or bust or D / ST type.
You can also see homeowners planning ahead for week 15 (and beyond) using exemption claims on key streamers for that week. Anything goes at this point in the season, so evaluate your team and your options and do whatever it takes.
WEEK 14 STANDARD RANKINGS:
Field marshal | Running backwards | Wide receiver | Tight end | D / ST | Kicker
Best Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Cuts for Week 14
Unless otherwise noted, only players owned less than 50 percent of the Yahoo leagues considered.
JaMycal Hasty, RB, 49ers. Elijah Mitchell entered concussion protocol Monday, and it was also announced that backup Jeff Wilson Jr. is dealing with a knee injury. Hasty would be next in line against Cincinnati if both are out. It’s not the best matchup, but given how potent the 49ers rushing attack always seems to be, regardless of who is the leader. Hasty has a potential value for flexibility. Wilson would be the pickup of choice if he’s healthy and Mitchell isn’t exempt from protocol.
Jamison Crowder, WR, Jets. With Corey Davis (core) out this year, Crowder should see an increase in goals. He’s still unlikely to be a consistently high points scorer in the No. 2 role behind Elijah Moore, but with a favorable showdown in Week 13 against the Saints, Crowder is a great streamer. Their fantasy playoff schedule (Dolphins, Jaguars, Buccaneers) is also very favorable, so Crowder could make a difference in a few weeks down the stretch.
PLUS WEEK 14: Complete list of exemptions
DeVante Parker, WR, Dolphins. Parker caught all five of his goals for 62 yards on his return from a hamstring injury. Miami has a goodbye in Week 14, so Parker won’t be high on the pickup charts, but with a fantasy playoff schedule from the Jets, Saints and Titans, Parker is a must-have before the stretch. .
WEEK 14 PPR RANKINGS:
Field marshal | Running backwards | Wide receiver | Tight end | D / ST | Kicker
Jalen Guyton, WR, Chargers. Guyton is coming off a great week (four receptions, 90 yards, TD), but the main reason he’s on this list is because Keenan Allen was placed on the reserve / COVID list on Monday. It’s unclear if Allen will be able to be cleared in time for Sunday’s game against the Giants, but if he’s out, Guyton would become No. 2 in Los Angeles’ powerful passing offense. That will put you right in the WR3 bubble.
Green Bay Packers D / ST. The Packers are one of nine legitimate D / ST streamers this week (Broncos, Chiefs, Saints, Browns, Chargers, Panthers, Titans, Seahawks), so you don’t need to use a bank transfer claim on them. But with the Patriots, Dolphins, Colts and Eagles saying goodbye, plus the Bills, Rams, Cardinals and Bucs watching unfavorable matchups, it is likely that quite a few owners will be looking for streamers. We see the Packers (vs. Bears) as the main unit this week, but it doesn’t matter who you like, yeah Really you want them, you may have to pay.
For additional tips on waivers / free agents, including Taysom hill, Dontrell Hilliard, D’Onta Foreman, Russell gageand more streamers, check out our complete list of week 14.