StatChat Tuesday Waiver Wire – Week 12 fallout and priority adds (Nov 25, 2025)
Waiver wire plan for Week 12 of the 2025 NFL season. Updated November 25, 2025.
Quick note on timing: As of Tuesday, Nov 25, Week 12 (Nov 23–25) is complete. Today’s waivers set you up for Thanksgiving week (Week 13, Nov 27–Dec 1). Priorities below are based on Week 12 usage/injuries and include what to expect immediately this week with contingencies to watch.
[Tier 1 — Priority Adds you can start right away]
Backs with immediate roles created by injury/usage spikes plus one high-volume WR.
Emanuel Wilson, RB — GB
- →FAAB: 20–35% (10–15% if Josh Jacobs is cleared for Thursday)
- →Availability: <60% rostered
- →Monitor: Monitor Packers practice reports on a short week. Jacobs called his knee/thigh a bone bruise/contusion and told team media the “worst‑case” return was Thanksgiving; LaFleur listed him questionable entering Week 12 and he was inactive. If Jacobs is active, scale expectations.
Wilson handled a true workhorse load in place of Josh Jacobs, posting 28 carries for 107 yards and 2 TDs as Green Bay beat Minnesota. He ran decisively in short yardage and salted the game in the fourth quarter—proof the staff trusts him. Week 13 outlook: short week at Detroit on Thanksgiving; if Jacobs can’t go, Wilson is a volume RB2 with goal-line work. If Jacobs returns, Wilson becomes a high-value handcuff with some change‑of‑pace touches.
Kareem Hunt, RB — KC
- →FAAB: 12–18%
- →Availability: <60% rostered
- →Monitor: Short week. Check Chiefs’ reports for Pacheco (knee). If he’s still out or only situationally active, Hunt retains 15–20 touch potential.
With Isiah Pacheco sidelined, Hunt logged feature‑back usage and delivered 30 carries for 104 yards and a TD in the OT win over Indy. Andy Reid leaned on him in four‑minute and short‑yardage. Week 13 outlook: Thanksgiving at Dallas; volume-driven RB2/FLEX if Pacheco remains out; low-end FLEX if Pacheco returns but is limited.
Michael Wilson, WR — ARI
- →FAAB: 12–18% (PPR tilt)
- →Availability: <60% rostered
- →Monitor: If Harrison Jr. is cleared, Wilson still profiles as a starting perimeter WR but target share tightens. Brissett briefly left in Week 12 but returned; monitor practice reports.
Wilson followed his Week 11 eruption (15/185) by leading Arizona again in Week 12 (10/118) with Jacoby Brissett throwing 317 yards. With Marvin Harrison Jr. still working back from an appendectomy, Wilson is operating as the WR1 and perimeter target earner. Week 13 outlook: at Tampa Bay, whose outside CB play has sprung explosive plays lately; volume WR3 with upside.
Sean Tucker, RB — TB
- →FAAB: 10–15%
- →Availability: <60% rostered
- →Monitor: Two moving parts: 1) Baker Mayfield sustained a low‑grade AC joint sprain in his non‑throwing shoulder; any QB change could tilt the script toward the run. 2) Bucky Irving’s status—reports suggested a possible Week 13 return; if he’s back, Tucker shares work.
Even in a rough Week 12 team result, Tucker’s recent breakout matters: the staff rode the hot hand in Week 11 and he delivered explosive runs and a receiving score. With Tampa returning home vs. Arizona, Tucker profiles as an early‑down hammer with pass‑game flash if they lean run. Week 13 outlook: FLEX vs. ARI with touchdown upside if the Bucs play from ahead.
[Tier 2 — Next‑up RB stashes and contingency FLEX plays]
Backs whose roles are growing or one injury away from 15+ touches.
Bhayshul Tuten, RB — JAX
- →FAAB: 8–12%
- →Availability: <60% rostered
- →Monitor: Etienne remains the lead; Tuten did leave late in Week 11 but was cleared for Week 12. If Jacksonville elevates a third back or flips to pass‑heavy scripts, his carry floor dips.
Rookie power/speed combo who earned real early‑down work in Week 11 (career‑high carries, TD) and was active without a designation for Week 12. Jacksonville clearly trusts him to spell Etienne and close games. Week 13 outlook: at TEN; Titans have been vulnerable vs. physical runners—Tuten is a FLEX if Jacksonville keeps the 1‑2 punch.
Kyle Monangai, RB — CHI
- →FAAB: 7–10%
- →Availability: <60% rostered
- →Monitor: Swift’s health dictates ceiling; if Swift logs full practices, expect Monangai 8–12 touches and primary goal‑line chances. Game script matters vs. the Eagles.
Even with D’Andre Swift back, Monangai held short‑yardage/goal‑line work and scored again in Week 12. Chicago is comfortable riding the hot hand under Ben Johnson. Week 13 outlook: at PHI on Black Friday—tough front, but Monangai’s red‑zone role keeps him in touchdown‑dependent FLEX range.
Kenneth Gainwell, RB — PIT
- →FAAB: 6–10%
- →Availability: <60% rostered
- →Monitor: Jaylen Warren’s ankle scare appears past; if Warren is full‑go, Gainwell remains a game‑flow FLEX. Monitor snap trends—he narrowly led Warren in Week 12 snaps.
Pittsburgh continued the two‑back split, but Gainwell’s usage held (over 50% snaps in Week 12) and he’s been the hurry‑up/receiving option when they trail. Week 13 outlook: vs. CLE/at LV stretch coming up offers game scripts where his passing role plays in PPR as a bench/FLEX plug‑in.
[Tier 3 — Wide receivers with bankable volume or spike‑week upside]
Routes + targets that translate right away, with matchups you can leverage.
Alec Pierce, WR — IND
- →FAAB: 6–10%
- →Availability: <60% rostered
- →Monitor: Volatility remains—he’s a low‑catch, high‑aDOT profile. If game script turns run‑heavy with JT controlling, Pierce’s target floor dips.
Pierce’s route share and targets have stabilized, and he’s pushed chunk gains for a month. Even in a tough matchup at KC he remained involved. Week 13 outlook: vs. HOU—Texans have given up perimeter explosives; Pierce is a WR3/FLEX for deep shots and red‑zone fades.
Christian Watson, WR — GB
- →FAAB: 6–10%
- →Availability: <60% rostered
- →Monitor: Target volume can be modest if GB leans run with Wilson/Jacobs. If Reed returns to a full role, Watson’s share narrows.
Watson’s downfield role re‑emerged and he led GB WRs in routes, then followed with a steady 5/49 in Week 12. With Jayden Reed still working back, Watson remains the primary vertical threat. Week 13 outlook: at DET (Thanksgiving) — Lions’ outside corners have yielded explosives; boom‑bust WR3.
Parker Washington, WR — JAX
- →FAAB: 3–6% (deeper PPR)
- →Availability: <60% rostered
- →Monitor: Role is sensitive to health/usage of Brian Thomas Jr. and Jakobi Meyers; if both are full‑time, Washington settles into WR4 depth.
Slot option who keeps popping in key moments—caught the late go‑ahead TD in Week 12. Jacksonville has leaned on him when coverage tilts to outside WRs. Week 13 outlook: at TEN; viable WR4/FLEX in PPR if Brian Thomas Jr. remains limited and Jakobi Meyers draws perimeter attention.
[Tier 4 — Streamers for Week 13 (Thanksgiving week)]
One QB and one TE you can use if you’re light at the positions.
Jacoby Brissett, QB — ARI
- →FAAB: 3–5% or $1–$3
- →Availability: <60% rostered
- →Monitor: Brief Week 12 in‑game injury scare; he returned. If Harrison Jr. returns, target distribution shifts but overall efficiency could improve.
Volume + competency equals a usable streamer: 317 yards in Week 12 and an NFL‑record 47 completions in Week 11. Week 13 outlook: at TB — Buccaneers have allowed sustained passing volume; Brissett is a top‑15 option if MHJ sits and Michael Wilson/Trey McBride remain target hogs.
Colston Loveland, TE — CHI
- →FAAB: 5–8% if you need a starter; 2–4% otherwise
- →Availability: <60% rostered
- →Monitor: Target competition (DJ Moore, Rome Odunze) creates weekly variance, but snap rate and red‑zone looks are sticky.
Rookie first‑rounder’s role has climbed steadily and he scored again in Week 12. He now has four straight games with 40+ yards and three TDs in that span per multiple waiver columns. Week 13 outlook: at PHI — tougher matchup, but Chicago is scheming him in the red zone; back‑end TE1/stream.
[Deep League Radar & Streaming Watch]
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Greg Dortch (WR — ARI) — Back‑to‑back usable weeks with MHJ out; scored on a 39‑yard TD in Week 12 and mixed return value can pad floors. Only a deeper‑league play while Harrison is sidelined. (FAAB: 2–4% (deep PPR))
- →Source: Recap notes: Brissett hits Greg Dortch for 39‑yard go‑ahead TD
- →Monitor: If Harrison returns, Dortch returns to rotational snaps.
- →Availability: <60% rostered
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Trey Benson (RB — ARI) — Designated for return window last week; if activated, he could siphon early‑down work down the stretch in a run‑leaning offense. (FAAB: 3–5% stash)
- →Source: Cardinals rule out Marvin Harrison Jr.; open Trey Benson’s 21‑day window
- →Monitor: Coming off knee surgery; was ruled out for Week 12. Monitor activation and practice participation.
- →Availability: <60% rostered
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Michael Wilson (WR — ARI) — Reminder he’s a priority add wherever available after 15/185 (W11) and 10/118 (W12). (FAAB: — see Tier 1 (already listed))
- →Source: Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. underwent appendectomy; timeline uncertain
- →Monitor: Harrison Jr. timeline impacts target share.
[Close it out]
FAAB guide: Push bids toward secure Week 13 volume (Emanuel Wilson, Kareem Hunt) and toward sticky roles (Michael Wilson, Loveland). For contingency backs (Tuten, Monangai, Gainwell), tier bids by team need and scoring. On short weeks, practice participation often lags; rely on final statuses Thursday morning before setting lineups.
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