Week 13 Waiver Wire: Playoff Push Priorities for Dec. 2 runs

Waiver wire plan for Week 13 of the 2025 NFL season. Updated December 2, 2025.

It’s Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Most platforms now turn the page to the slate beginning later this week; if your league still labels this as Week 13, apply the same pickups. Prioritize every‑down opportunities created by injuries, clear target earners, and streamable spots with favorable matchups. FAAB ranges assume a typical 100‑budget redraft and can be scaled by need.

[Tier 1 — Every‑league adds (startable right away)]

Roles created or consolidated by injuries; projectible volume this week.

Devin Neal, RB — NO

• →FAAB: 20–35% (15–20% if you only need a one‑week starter)
• →Availability: <60% rostered
• →Monitor: Monitor Kamara’s participation and any mid‑week upgrades; if Kamara returns to a full workload, Neal slides to change‑of‑pace.

With Alvin Kamara ruled out last week, Neal handled lead‑back duties (17 touches) and functioned on passing downs. The usage profile (early downs + routes) makes him an immediate RB2/flex while Kamara rehabs. Week 13 showed the Saints are comfortable leaning on him; if Kamara’s MCL keeps him sidelined again, Neal remains a plug‑and‑play. Contingency: if Kamara logs full practices mid‑week, dial FAAB down and treat Neal as a PPR Flex/bench stash.

• →Source: Saints’ Devin Neal logs 17 touches in Week 13 loss

RJ Harvey, RB — DEN

• →FAAB: 12–22% (up to 28% if you lost an RB1/2)
• →Availability: <60% rostered
• →Monitor: Jaleel McLaughlin mixes in; if game script flips negative, receiving usage will be key—Harvey has held the route edge since the Dobbins injury.

J.K. Dobbins’ foot injury elevated Harvey into the primary role before Denver’s bye, and he was projected for the majority of work out of the break in a plus matchup. Denver media and ranking sites have him graded as the lead option, and he’s already shown red‑zone chops. Schedule note: he just faced Washington; the role persists going forward in a balanced, efficient offense.

• →Source: Broncos RB depth after Dobbins injury: RJ Harvey to fill in as starter

Troy Franklin, WR — DEN

• →FAAB: 10–16%
• →Availability: <60% rostered
• →Monitor: Courtland Sutton still earns targets; Franklin’s weekly ceiling hinges on Denver’s pass rate in the red zone.

Franklin has emerged as Denver’s target and red‑zone leader, with top‑24 weekly finishes in 3 of his last 4 entering the bye and a favorable outside WR matchup in Week 13. Volume plus high‑leverage targets (deep + RZ) make him a strong WR3 with WR2 upside rest‑of‑season.

• →Source: Week 13 outlook: Franklin’s breakout usage and matchup data

[Tier 2 — Plug‑and‑play starters/streamers]

Players you can start this week with a solid floor and some ceiling.

Jacoby Brissett, QB — ARI

• →FAAB: 5–8% (or #2 QB streamer claim)
• →Availability: <60% rostered
• →Monitor: If the Cardinals surprisingly accelerate Murray’s timeline, Brissett’s value would flip to bench depth—watch mid‑week coach comments.

Kyler Murray’s return window was not opened this week, keeping Brissett in the saddle. He’s coming off a 300‑yard, 2‑TD performance and has supported a TE1 season for Trey McBride. In 1‑QB formats he’s a viable streamer; in Superflex he’s a priority depth add.

• →Source: Cardinals won’t open Kyler Murray’s practice window; Brissett remains starter

Parker Washington, WR — JAX

• →FAAB: 6–10%
• →Availability: <60% rostered
• →Monitor: Target share could dip slightly when Jacksonville is fully healthy; still startable as a volume WR3/4.

Washington’s role has solidified in the slot with steady first‑read and red‑zone usage. He posted 5/71/1 last week and has been a top‑30 WR on per‑game basis over the past month. Even with Brian Thomas Jr. active, Washington’s short‑area role keeps his weekly floor intact, especially in PPR.

• →Source: Week 13 outlook: Parker Washington usage and matchup notes

Andrei Iosivas, WR — CIN

• →FAAB: 5–8%
• →Availability: Deep leagues <60% rostered
• →Monitor: Reassess if Higgins clears the protocol—Iosivas toggles to big‑play WR4/bench in that case.

Iosivas led Cincinnati in receiving yards in Week 12 and his opportunity expanded with Tee Higgins ruled out in Week 13. As long as Higgins remains in the concussion protocol, Iosivas profiles as the No. 2 outside WR opposite Ja’Marr Chase, giving him spike‑week potential.

• →Source: Bengals Week 13 injury report: Tee Higgins OUT

Colston Loveland, TE — CHI

• →FAAB: 7–12%
• →Availability: <60% rostered
• →Monitor: Minor volatility if the Bears lean run‑heavy in certain matchups, but route participation has stabilized.

The rookie tight end has entered weekly‑starter territory: a recent breakout (118 yards, 2 TDs) followed by steady 5‑7 target usage. In a Caleb Williams offense that leans on TEs in money downs and the red zone, Loveland is a mid‑TE1 streamer with staying power.

• →Source: Loveland sees six targets in Week 13; usage trend holds

[Tier 3 — Upside stashes, deeper‑league starters, and a streaming D/ST]

Bench‑now upside or matchup‑driven plays who can pop down the stretch.

Jayden Higgins, WR — HOU

• →FAAB: 6–12%
• →Availability: <60% rostered
• →Monitor: Target competition with Nico Collins and Christian Kirk can create week‑to‑week variance.

Higgins’ route share and first‑read rate have spiked the last three games (two top‑24 finishes), and he’s seeing red‑zone/deep looks. With C.J. Stroud back, the quality of targets should rise; he’s a weekly Flex with WR3 upside.

• →Source: Week 13 outlook: Higgins’ expanding role and coverage splits

Kayshon Boutte, WR — NE

• →FAAB: 5–8%
• →Availability: <60% rostered
• →Monitor: Stat lines can swing with TreVeyon Henderson’s hot streak and game script; the role is still the bet.

Back from a hamstring, Boutte immediately reclaimed a near‑every‑down role (73–80% snaps the last two); New England is leaning into heavier 3‑WR usage while Drake Maye is hot. That snap share plus frequent red‑zone routes keeps Boutte in the WR3/4 mix.

• →Source: Patriots snap counts show Boutte back to heavy usage

Chimere Dike, WR — TEN

• →FAAB: 3–6% (add bump in leagues scoring return yards)
• →Availability: Deep leagues <60% rostered
• →Monitor: Titans QB volatility can cap ceiling; minor ball‑security issues on returns popped up last week—still primarily a usage bet.

Dike flashed two weeks ago with 5/44/1 receiving plus a 90‑yard punt‑return TD (232 all‑purpose). Tennessee continues to manufacture touches, and he’s been active in the red zone. In deep formats or leagues that award return yardage, he’s a viable Flex.

• →Source: Titans postgame notes: Dike scores on offense and special teams

Zonovan “Bam” Knight, RB — ARI

• →FAAB: 6–10%
• →Availability: <60% rostered
• →Monitor: If Demercado returns to health or Trey Benson is activated later, Knight’s share could compress; still the favorite for goal‑line carries right now.

With James Conner out for the year and Emari Demercado banged up, Knight has operated as Arizona’s top early‑down back and scored again. He’s the lead piece of a committee that also uses Michael Carter on passing downs—viable RB3/Flex while the room is thin.

• →Source: Cardinals highlights: Bam Knight TDs and usage in Week 13

Los Angeles Rams D/ST, DST — LAR

• →FAAB: 1–4% (stream)
• →Availability: <60% rostered
• →Monitor: Ceiling is matchup‑driven; temper expectations vs efficient, mobile QBs.

Despite last week’s stumble, most rankers kept the Rams as a top‑3 Week 13 streamer on pressure rate + opponent inefficiency. If your league still has the Week 13 slate ahead, they project as a high‑floor play; otherwise they remain a viable streamer rest‑of‑season in plus spots.

• →Source: Week 13 D/ST rankings: Rams a top‑three streamer

[Deep League Radar & Streaming Watch]

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  Kimani Vidal (RB — LAC) — Omarion Hampton remained out; Vidal led the backfield and just posted a 25‑carry, 126‑yard game. As long as Hampton isn’t activated, Vidal profiles as a volume RB2. (FAAB: 6–12%)

  • →Source: Chargers Week 13: Vidal leads team in PFF grade after 126‑and‑1
  • →Monitor: Hampton’s 21‑day window opened—activation would cut Vidal to committee status; monitor Chargers’ transactions.
  • →Availability: <60% rostered
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  Christian Watson (WR — GB) — Watson’s routes and snaps climbed post‑ACL, and he scored on Thanksgiving while going 80 yards; he’s trending up as Jordan Love’s perimeter finisher. (FAAB: 5–9%)

  • →Source: Packers beat Lions on Thanksgiving; Watson 80 yards and TD
  • →Monitor: Target competition with Wicks/Doubs persists; knee management is ongoing but he’s been practicing/playing.
  • →Availability: <60% rostered
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  Chris Rodriguez Jr. (RB — WAS) — Commanders have tilted toward Rodriguez over Jacory Croskey‑Merritt recently; he handled the most carries and scored again. Volume RB3 in run‑centric scripts. (FAAB: 4–7%)

  • →Source: Commanders highlight: Rodriguez’s fourth TD of 2025
  • →Monitor: Three‑man rotation risk with Jeremy McNichols on passing downs; schedule has some tough fronts.
  • →Availability: Deep leagues <60% rostered
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  Andrei Iosivas (bonus reminder) (WR — CIN) — If he’s still out there in shallower formats, his role expands while Tee Higgins remains out. (FAAB: See Tier 2)

  • →Source: Bengals Week 13: Tee Higgins OUT (concussion)
  • →Monitor: Drops to WR4/bench if Higgins returns quickly.
  • →Availability: <60% rostered

[Close it out]

Prioritize consolidated roles (Neal, Harvey) first, then secure weekly target earners (Franklin, Washington) and streamers that fit your roster build (Brissett, Rams D/ST). If you’re locked into the playoffs, reserve 10–20% of your remaining FAAB for late‑breaking RB injuries and defense/kicker streams for Weeks 14–16.

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Good luck on the wire—let's build championship depth.