Top Waiver Wire Adds Before Week 13 Fantasy Football

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By Fantasy Roundup · December 8, 2025

Happy Thanksgiving week of football! Week 13 fantasy football is here, and the fantasy playoffs are officially within reach. Injuries are piling up, depth charts are shifting, and teams are redefining roles at the worst possible time for unprepared managers. This is the stage of the season where sharp fantasy players gain a true edge — because the waiver wire matters more now than ever in fantasy football. The biggest mistakes happen right here: dropping the wrong bench stash, chasing a fluky box score, or overlooking a player whose role is about to blow up. To help you stay ahead of your league, here are the top waiver wire adds before Week 13 — the kind of pickups that can fuel your playoff push. Top Waiver Wire Running Backs Kenneth Gainwell, Pittsburgh Steelers Roster % on ESPN: 57.1%Gainwell is seeing meaningful usage and could be walking into an even larger workload depending on the health of the Steelers’ backfield. If Warren remains limited or if he ever misses time, Gainwell’s versatility makes him a plug-and-play RB2 with upside. Smart teams stash him before an injury happens. Kyle Monangai, Chicago Bears Roster % on ESPN: 55.3%Monangai has been carving out a bigger and more consistent role each week. His physical running style clearly appeals to Ben Johnson, and he’s valuable in an offense that continues to rely on its ground game. Strong bench depth with late-season flex potential. Devin Neal, New Orleans Saints Roster % on ESPN: 1.9%Kamara looks like he will miss time with an injury, and therefore Devin Neal is relevant for fantasy football. He won't provide much upside, but lets face it: many managers could use his services in the meantime. Top Waiver Wire Wide Receivers Jayden Higgins, Houston Texans Roster % on ESPN: 23.3%Higgins is trending up fast. He is finally becoming the WR2 in Houston's offense they've wanted him to be, and he’s becoming a trusted intermediate and downfield option. This is a classic late-season WR breakout profile — size, volume, and opportunity converging at the right time. Andrei Iosivas, Cincinnati Bengals Roster % on ESPN: 11.1%Iosivas has flashed chemistry with the QB situation in Cincinnati and continues to earn red-zone looks. With the injury to Tee Higgins, his opportunity in week 13 is real. He is a great plug-and-play for week 13 fantasy football. Greg Dortch, Arizona Cardinals Roster % on ESPN: 6%Every year, Dortch steps in and becomes fantasy-relevant when the Cardinals rotate receivers — and it’s happening again. He’s earning reliable slot usage and quick-hitting targets that translate to PPR value. With an uncertain return date for Marvin Harrison Jr., it appears that Greg Dortch will be involved for the foreseeable future. Darnell Mooney, Atlanta Falcons Roster % on ESPN: 54.9%Mooney is one of the more volatile WR plays, but he offers upside without Drake London. He brings legit big-play upside during a time of year when managers often need ceiling. Perfect bench upside piece that can be flexed weekly while London is out. John Metchie, New York Jets Roster % on ESPN: 0.5%A deep sleeper with a growing role. With the Jets’ WR room banged up, Metchie has been carving out steady volume the past 2 weeks. His route running has looked cleaner each week, and the trust is growing. Top Waiver Wire Tight Ends Brenton Strange, Jacksonville Jaguars Roster % on ESPN: 10.9%Strange returned from injury in week 12 and was immediately important in the Jaguars' offense. The usage is trending up, and the athleticism is legit. A sneaky late-season TE streamer with upward trajectory. Colston Loveland, Chicago Bears Roster % on ESPN: 35.1%Loveland continues to develop into a reliable intermediate target, and the Bears are clearly comfortable featuring him in key situations. His role is stabilizing, and he’s a viable weekly TE play in a bleak tight end landscape. Strong stash with TE1 streaming upside. Colby Parkinson, Los Angeles Rams Roster % on ESPN: 0.2%A true deep-league swing. The Rams rotate tight ends often, but Parkinson’s size and red-zone appeal have made him the most valuable TE in Los Angeles. He’s playable now and moving forward. Ready to Win Your League Off the Waiver Wire? Championships aren’t won on draft day — they’re won right now. Every roster spot matters in Week 13. The best fantasy managers stay aggressive, stash breakouts early, and position themselves for the playoff run. This is your chance to act before your league mates do — to secure the upside pieces, pad your depth, and build a roster that can survive anything December throws at you. Let’s finish strong — and go win this thing. 🚀

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