Every week, I will share my favorite waiver wire or free agent pickups in fantasy football. Here are the top 10 pick ups for week 15!
QB Jameis Winston, Browns
CLEVELAND, OHIO – OCTOBER 27: Jameis Winston #5 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates after his team’s 29-24 win against the Baltimore Ravens at Huntington Bank Field on October 27, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
His gunslinger mentality gives him a high ceiling every week, and he has a solid fantasy playoff schedule, especially now that the Steelers games are in the rearview mirror.
QB Aaron Rodgers, Jets
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 14: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets throws a pass during the first quarter against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on October 14, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Although the Jets lost, Rodgers had his best game as a Jet and the offense looked as good as it has since he arrived in New York. They have nothing left to play for other than pride and padding stats, so expect them to play fun and free. He gets the Jags coming up on the schedule, which could be a smash spot for him.
RB: Tank Bigsby, Jaguars
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – SEPTEMBER 10: Tank Bigsby #4 of the Jacksonville Jaguars celebrates after a touchdown in the fourth quarter of a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 10, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
He out carried Etienne by a large margin in week 14, and that should be the case moving forward. ETN has proven that in Jacksonville, he is best served as the passing game back.
RB: Sincere McCormick, Raiders
TAMPA, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 8: Sincere McCormick #28 of the Las Vegas Raiders carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on December 8, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
The Raiders seem to have found something with McCormick, and there is no reason for them not to continue to make him their lead back, even when Mattison and/or White are cleared to play again.
RB: Patrick Taylor, 49ers
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 8: Running back Patrick Taylor Jr. #32 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, at Levi’s Stadium on December 8, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)
He could be starting this week after Guerendo left with an injury in week 14. It seems that no matter who the RB is for the 9ers, they will produce in fantasy. The problem is that they might also get injured, as Taylor will be their 4th starting RB of the season.
WR: Quentin Johnston, Chargers
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 29: Quentin Johnston #1 of the Los Angeles Chargers runs the ball in the second quarter against the Chicago Bears at SoFi Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
He couldn’t catch for a few weeks, but with Ladd McConkey out on SNF, Johnston stepped up and made plays for the Chargers. They lost the game on the final play, but his resurgence in the offense again cannot be ignored.
WR: Jalen McMillan, Bucs
TAMPA, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 21: Rachaad White #1 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates his touchdown catch with Jalen McMillan #15 during the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at Raymond James Stadium on October 21, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Since Chris Godwin’s injury, the Bucs have been looking for their number 2 WR, and after his big 2 TD performance in week 14, McMillan might just be that guy. He has Rachaad White (backup RB) carried the offense in their win over the Raiders.
TE: Zach Ertz, Commanders
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 14: Zach Ertz #86 of the Washington Commanders runs with the ball during an NFL Football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on November 14, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
The Commanders are coming out of their bye week, so it’s time to pick Ertz up again after he was dropped prior to the bye. He is the 2nd most reliable pass catcher on the team.
TE: Pat Freiermuth, Steelers
LANDOVER, MARYLAND – NOVEMBER 10: Pat Freiermuth #88 and Mike Williams #18 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrate after Williams’ receiving touchdown in the fourth quarter of a game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
He had his 3rd consecutive solid fantasy day, and Russell Wilson definitely trusts him.
DST: Cardinals
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 05: A Boise State Broncos cheerleader’s “DEFENSE” sign lies on the field before the team’s game against the UNLV Rebels at Sam Boyd Stadium on October 5, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Broncos defeated the Rebels 38-13. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
They get to face the Patriots, who have one of the worst offenses in the league. Drake Maye is good, but he does turn the ball over and lacks play makers around him.
