Daily Newsletter: NFL Week 13 Waiver Wire Pick-Ups (Nov. 26th)
Welcome to our daily newsletter! Here's your latest update on the NFL injury fallout and top waiver wire targets for Week 13. We've got the scoop on key player injuries, including Tommy DeVito, Romeo Doubs, Gardner Minshew, and Isaiah Pacheco, as well as some valuable waiver pickups to help you bolster your fantasy football roster. Stay tuned for all the details to make the best moves for your team!
Week 12 Injury Fall Out
Tommy Devito- Devito missed practice time on Tuesday and was reported as no lock to play Thursday – but then later on was confirmed as likely to play. As of right now, it seems like a true unknown with the Giants facing the Cowboys on Thursday and if for some reason he is ruled out we will see Drew Lock start. Lock is much better than Devito, and would be a boost for this offense.
Romeo Doubs- Green Bay plays the Dolphins at home on Thanksgiving Day and I think it's unlikely we see Romeo Doubs in that contest after he suffered a concussion yesterday. Christian Watson will see an even bigger role if he can't suit up as well as some of the Packers supplementary receivers.
Gardner Minshew- Minshew broke his collarbone on Sunday and is out for the remainder of the season, while it appears that Aidan O'Connell is returning from injury this week. Las Vegas matches up with the Chiefs on Friday and all signs point to O'Connell being back under center.
Isaiah Pacheco- Pacheco practiced fully on Tuesday and looks likely to return to the lineup on Friday vs the Raiders. Kansas City OC Matt Nagy made comments about potentially splitting the work between Pacheco and Kareem Hunt – and it’s unlikely to see a full workload from Pacheco right away making him a tricky fantasy start in Week 13.
Week 13 Waiver Wire Targets
Noah Brown- Brown has always graded out well metrically, averaging over 2 YPRR in Houston last season. It’s been an up-and-down season for him in Washington, but he seems to be hitting his stride with a team-high 27 targets over the last four games. He also sports a respectable 11 yard aDOT and could be a worthwhile pick-up in deeper leagues with the Titans and Saints on deck – two teams that skew towards being a pass-funnel.
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Gus Edwards- JK Dobbins left Monday night’s game against the Ravens, failing to return. He looks likely as of now to miss at least one game which opens up the Chargers back-field. Edwards has been significantly less efficient than Dobbins this season – but he seems likely to get potential red zone work after he scored a goal line touchdown late in that Monday night game. You can also look at Kimani Vidal as an addition. He caught a touchdown earlier this season when Edwards was injured and could be used as the pass catching specialist in any games that Dobbins is absent.
Jeremy McNichols- Another Commanders player worthy of a look in all leagues is McNichols – with both Brian Robinson and Austin Ekeler in jeopardy of missing their next game. It’s a tough match-up against the Titans who own a stout run-defense – but both McNichols and Chris Rodriguiez will see action assuming one or both of the guys ahead of them miss and can be used in deeper leagues even in the bad on-paper match-up.
Written by Ben Hossler