Week 14 Waiver Wire: The final push — priority adds under 60% rostered

Waiver wire plan for Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season. Updated December 9, 2025.

Quick note on timing: It’s Tuesday, December 9, 2025, the day after Week 14 concluded (Dec 4–8). If you meant Week 15 waivers, reply and I’ll send that immediately. Per your request, this report uses Week 14 results, latest injuries, and role changes to identify sub‑60% options who either produced in Week 14 or gained roles you can leverage right now. FAAB ranges assume 100‑budget leagues.

[Tier 1 — Priority adds (league‑winners or every‑week starters)]

Bid aggressively if you need the position; these players have strong roles and usable weekly ceilings.

Blake Corum, RB — LAR

• →FAAB: 20–35% (closer to 35% if you need an RB2)
• →Availability: Under 60% rostered in most formats
• →Monitor: Timeshare with Kyren Williams persists; game script dependent if Rams trail.

Rookie spike with staying power. Corum just logged a career day (12-128-2) as the Rams pounded Arizona and leaned heavily on 13 personnel, while Kyren Williams still produced — signaling a real two‑back attack the rest of the way. Even in a timeshare, Corum’s red‑zone involvement and explosive runs keep him flex/RB2‑viable. Week 14 usage and postgame notes support a sustained role. Contingency: tougher upcoming defenses (DET/SEA) cap floor; still worth the bid given LA’s OL/usage. citeturn11news14turn11search4turn11search3

• →Source: Turf Show Times — Blake Corum gives Rams another weapon; Rams.com Week 14 notes

Devin Neal, RB — NO

• →FAAB: 12–25% (up to 30% if Alvin Kamara sits again)
• →Availability: ~57% Yahoo per recent reports
• →Monitor: Kamara’s knee/ankle recovery; monitor practice reports Wednesday–Friday.

Neal started with Kamara (MCL) out and handled the opening TD at Tampa, playing a season‑high snap share last week when he took over the backfield. With Kamara still not fully practicing and previously ruled out in Week 13, Neal projects for lead work with some passing‑game usage. Contingency: if Kamara upgrades mid‑week, Neal slides to flex. citeturn12search2turn3search3turn1search4

• →Source: Buccaneers.com postgame takeaways; FPTrack practice/injury updates on Kamara

Christian Watson, WR — GB

• →FAAB: 12–20%
• →Availability: Eligible under NFL.com <60% threshold
• →Monitor: Target competition (Reed/Melton/TEs); TD volatility remains.

Watson has been Green Bay’s most dangerous target since returning, and in Week 14 he turned 4 receptions into 89 yards and 2 TDs vs. Chicago. Jayden Reed returned, but the Packers still schemed Watson leverage looks (blitz‑beater TD; slant‑to‑house). He profiles as a weekly WR3 with upside in this surging offense. citeturn15search0

• →Source: Packers.com — 5 takeaways: Christian Watson’s two TDs vs. Bears

Brenton Strange, TE — JAX

• →FAAB: 8–15% (TE‑needy teams)
• →Availability: Under 40% in many leagues
• →Monitor: Minor week‑to‑week volume swings with Jakobi Meyers/Brian Thomas Jr. healthy.

Three games back from IR, Strange owns at least four targets in each and is playing heavy snaps. Week 14: 6 targets (3‑27) with a goal‑line look; prior two weeks he posted 138 yards and a score. With Jacksonville moving the ball efficiently and the TE room flowing through Strange, he’s a rest‑of‑season TE1/2. citeturn7search7turn7search0

• →Source: CBS Sports player note; RotoBaller — Strange re‑establishing target role

[Tier 2 — Strong starters and high‑volume streamers]

Helpful right away with defined roles or bankable volume.

Alec Pierce, WR — IND

• →FAAB: 6–10%
• →Availability: Around 40–55% in major platforms
• →Monitor: QB downgrade volatility with Riley Leonard; rain/game scripts can cap deep shots.

Pierce led the Colts in receiving again (5‑80) and remains the premier vertical option. Daniel Jones suffered a confirmed season‑ending Achilles tear, so rookie Riley Leonard likely continues at QB — but Pierce still drew 8 targets and produced chunk gains in Week 14. He’s a volatile WR3/flex with deep‑ball upside. citeturn16search0turn6search3

• →Source: CBS Sports — Pierce tallies 80 yards; Colts.com — Jones torn Achilles confirmed

Zonovan "Bam" Knight, RB — ARI

• →FAAB: 7–12%
• →Availability: Widely available in 12‑teamers
• →Monitor: If Benson’s 21‑day window unexpectedly results in activation, Knight’s ceiling dips; Emari Demercado (ankle) could re‑enter the mix.

With Trey Benson (knee) not activated and possibly done for 2025, Knight continues sharing with Michael Carter but owns early‑down work and showed dual‑threat chops in Week 13 (98 total yards, TD). He profiles as a usable RB3/flex while Benson remains out. citeturn10search2turn13search0

• →Source: CBS Sports — Benson out Week 14; Buccaneers.com — Week 13 takeaways (Knight usage)

Jacoby Brissett, QB — ARI

• →FAAB: 3–8% in 1‑QB; 12–18% in SF/2‑QB
• →Availability: Under 50% in most formats
• →Monitor: INTs spike when pressured; WR health (MHJ returning from appendix) swings ceiling.

Volume keeps him streamable. Brissett has been over 258 yards in most starts and threw for 301 yards in Week 13; Week 14 was rough vs. the Rams’ pass rush, but he’s entrenched as the starter with Arizona trailing often. If you need safe(ish) volume, he’s a viable streamer. citeturn13search3turn13news14

• →Source: FOX Sports box — ARI‑TB; Turf Show Times — Rams routed ARI (Brissett INT)

Adonai Mitchell, WR — NYJ

• →FAAB: 5–8% (boom/bust)
• →Availability: Well under 60% in most formats
• →Monitor: Jets’ offense is erratic; catch rate swings week‑to‑week.

Targets are sticky even if Week 14 efficiency wasn’t (1‑24 on 8 targets). Since joining the Jets, Mitchell’s earned 6+ targets in every game and showed the ceiling in Week 13 (8‑102‑1). With Tyrod Taylor starting and Fields sidelined, he remains a volatile but useful WR4/Flex. citeturn14search3turn9news15turn14search2

• →Source: FantasyPros Jets recap; Phinsider inactives (Fields out)

[Tier 3 — Deep‑league targets and upside stashes]

Add where you have bench spots or specific streaming needs.

Devaughn Vele, WR — NO

• →FAAB: 3–6%
• →Availability: 30–40% in many leagues
• →Monitor: Target squeeze if Olave/Juwan Johnson dominate; QB Tyler Shough’s variance.

Emerging as NO’s WR2. Vele erupted in Week 13 (8‑93‑1) and was involved early at TB in Week 14 opening scripts. With the Saints frequently trailing and Olave managing a back issue, Vele’s route share and short‑to‑intermediate usage keep him in the flex mix. citeturn12search3turn12search1turn12search2

• →Source: RotoBaller — Vele breakout; Buccaneers.com Game Preview/Takeaways

Darren Waller, TE — MIA

• →FAAB: 5–10% (TE premium: 12–15%)
• →Availability: Around 20% in many leagues
• →Monitor: Recent pectoral/hip history; snap cap could persist another week.

Activated from IR for Week 13 and saw 28 snaps with 47 yards, then drew start/sit endorsements vs. NYJ in Week 14. Miami continues to involve TEs in heavy looks; Waller’s red‑zone chops give touchdown paths when healthy. citeturn9search2turn9news14

• →Source: SI.com — Week 13 snap counts (Waller return); SB Nation start/sit Week 14

Jayden Higgins, WR — HOU

• →FAAB: 2–5%
• →Availability: Under 40% in most formats
• →Monitor: Crowded room (Nico Collins, Dalton Schultz, Xavier Hutchinson) limits ceiling.

Role keeps growing. Higgins set a career high in yards in Week 13 (5‑65) and maintained involvement vs. KC. He profiles as a WR4 with occasional spikes attached to C.J. Stroud. citeturn8search1turn8search4

• →Source: CBS Sports — Week 13: Higgins stays hot; ESPN player page (Week 14 line)

Chris Rodriguez Jr., RB — WSH

• →FAAB: 2–4%
• →Availability: Deep‑league add
• →Monitor: Game script can wipe carries; depth chart fluid behind injuries/QB changes.

Commanders have leaned more on Rodriguez in recent weeks near the goal line, and he has TD equity even when overall volume fluctuates. Washington’s offense is volatile, but he’s a stash if you need RB depth/TD shots. citeturn4search6

• →Source: iHeart preview — Week 14 Rodriguez usage trends

Michael Carter, RB — ARI

• →FAAB: 1–3% (PPR‑lean)
• →Availability: Widely available
• →Monitor: If Arizona trails big, targets rise; otherwise capped by two‑back usage.

While Knight handles more early downs, Carter has logged 50%+ snaps in recent games and offers reception‑driven floors (5‑47 receiving in Week 13). In full‑PPR, he’s a viable desperation play. citeturn10news14

• →Source: SB Nation — Sit/start note on Carter vs. Rams (role/context)

Jayden Reed, WR — GB

• →FAAB: 3–6%
• →Availability: Under 60% in some formats
• →Monitor: Crowded WR room when fully healthy; role is schemed but not always deep.

Returned from IR and was ACTIVE in Week 14, immediately earning touches (4‑31 receiving; 2‑22 rushing). Even with Watson emerging, LaFleur manufactures Reed touches, keeping him a usable WR4/Flex. citeturn5search6

• →Source: Packers.com — Inactives: Reed activated and plays vs. Bears

[Deep League Radar & Streaming Watch]

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  Kyle Monangai (RB — CHI) — Held 14 carries (57 yards) in Week 14 and has 12+ carries in four straight. He’s a volume RB4 who benefits if the Bears play close/lead. Schedule gets tougher, but role is steady. citeturn4search5 (FAAB: 3–6%)

  • →Source: CBS Sports — Monangai handles 14 carries vs. GB
  • →Monitor: Timeshare with D’Andre Swift caps receptions/TDs.
  • →Availability: Under 60% in many leagues
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  Tyler Shough (QB — NO) — Mobile floor with designed runs and manageable schedule; produced two TDs in multiple recent starts and added rushing in Week 14 at TB. Emergency streamer only. citeturn12search2turn2search1 (FAAB: 1–3% (deep 1‑QB; 5–8% SF))

  • →Source: Buccaneers.com takeaways; FantasyAlarm streamer notes
  • →Monitor: Low volume; turnover risk on scrambles/pressure.
  • →Availability: Single‑digit rostered
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  Brenton Strange (reminder) (TE — JAX) — Jacksonville’s TE1 since return; red‑zone looks and steady snaps make him a priority at a thin position. citeturn7search7 (FAAB: If missed above: 8–15%)

  • →Source: CBS Sports — Strange Week 14 usage
  • →Availability: Under 40%

[Close it out]

Strategy tips: 1) Prioritize RB touches (Corum, Neal, Knight) over speculative WRs unless your lineup specifically needs WR ceiling; 2) At WR, chase roles tied to efficient QBs/offenses (Watson, Pierce) rather than one‑off spikes; 3) If you’re TE‑needy, don’t leave Week 14 without a bid on Strange or Waller. Contingency watchlist for mid‑week: Saints’ Alvin Kamara (knee/ankle), Cardinals’ Trey Benson (knee window), Packers’ WR rotation with Reed back. Adjust FAAB up 3–5% if you’re blocking a playoff opponent at the same position.

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