StatChat Waiver Wire – Week 15 (published Tue, Dec 16, 2025)

Waiver wire plan for Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season. Updated December 16, 2025.

Quick note on dates: Week 15 games wrapped up Monday (Dec 15). If your league processes waivers today, these adds are for your playoff matchups in Week 16 (Dec 18–22). We prioritized players rostered in ≤60% of leagues who gained roles, benefited from injuries, or have exploitable Week 16 matchups. Schedule references use the NFL’s Week 16 slate.

[Tier 1 – Priority Adds (aggressive FAAB for playoff starters)]

Players with every-week starter or strong streamer potential for Week 16.

Harold Fannin Jr., TE — Browns

• →FAAB: 18–28%
• →Availability: Available in many 10–12 team leagues
• →Monitor: Rookie QB volatility is real; if game script tilts negative versus Buffalo, target quality could be spiky.

Rookie TE breakout remains real. In Week 14 he posted 8-114-1 and has formed a tangible connection with Shedeur Sanders, who was reaffirmed as CLE’s starter for the rest of 2025. Week 16 brings BUF at CLE, and Fannin leads the Browns in receptions on the year, making him a high-volume TE play. citeturn5search5turn5search2

• →Source: Browns: Fannin/Sanders nominated; Sanders named starter

Blake Corum, RB — Rams

• →FAAB: 14–24%
• →Availability: Under 60% in most formats
• →Monitor: If Kyren logs full practices, Corum’s touch ceiling dips; monitor Wednesday’s report.

The Rams continue to involve Corum meaningfully behind/alongside Kyren Williams. In Week 15 he was part of a 149-yard, 3-TD RB duo in a 41–34 win, and L.A. plays on Thursday at Seattle (Week 16). Short week plus past ankle management for Williams keeps Corum in FLEX/RB2 conversation. citeturn13news13turn6search5

• →Source: Reuters recap: Rams 41–34 Lions (Corum/Williams roll)

Jacory “Bill” Croskey-Merritt, RB — Commanders

• →FAAB: 12–22%
• →Availability: Widely available
• →Monitor: If Rodriguez returns to full strength, this shifts to a committee; check mid‑week injury reports.

With Chris Rodriguez (groin) banged up, Croskey-Merritt handled 18 carries for 96 yards and a TD in Week 15 and looked the part of a lead back. Washington just shut down Jayden Daniels; Marcus Mariota starts the rest of the way, which likely leans into the run game. Week 16 is vs. PHI (Saturday). citeturn12search6turn12news12turn6search5

• →Source: Commanders PR: Week 15 stats & snaps vs. Giants

Jayden Higgins, WR — Texans

• →FAAB: 10–18%
• →Availability: Under 50–60% in many leagues
• →Monitor: Target share can swing with Dalton Schultz/Nico Collins spikes; treat as matchup‑driven.

Before a quiet Week 15, Higgins logged five straight games with 5+ targets and continues to operate as HOU’s No.2/3 option. A rebound spot arrives vs. the Raiders in Week 16. He’s a viable WR3/FLEX for volume hunters. citeturn4search0turn6search5

• →Source: CBS: Higgins target trend + Week 15 note

Colby Parkinson, TE — Rams

• →FAAB: 8–15%
• →Availability: Under 60% in most
• →Monitor: Week‑to‑week TD reliance; Davante Adams’ hamstring status could influence red‑zone looks.

Parkinson has emerged as the Rams’ third receiving option and scored twice in Week 15. With a Thursday game at SEA, he’s a hot TD‑upside streamer tied to a red‑hot offense. citeturn13news13turn13news12

• →Source: Turf Show Times: Parkinson’s breakout vs. Lions

[Tier 2 – Streamers and upside stashes]

Prefer these if you need a one‑week QB/TE stream or FLEX with pop.

Jacoby Brissett, QB — Cardinals

• →FAAB: 4–8% (or $1–3 in $100)
• →Availability: Widely available
• →Monitor: Low rushing; if game script skews run‑heavy, ceiling caps.

Brissett has been steady volume with multiple TDs in 8 of his last 9 and just tossed 3 scores in Week 15. Week 16 brings ATL at ARI, a friendlier spot than HOU. Solid floor for playoff streams. citeturn4search1turn6search5

• →Source: CBS: Brissett 3 TDs in Week 15 vs. Texans

Marcus Mariota, QB — Commanders

• →FAAB: 3–6%
• →Availability: Available nearly everywhere
• →Monitor: Turnovers and sacks can swing outcomes; PHI pressure package is no joke.

Daniels is shut down for 2025, so Mariota starts vs. the Eagles on Saturday (Week 16). You’re playing him for rushing floor with YOLO downfield shots to McLaurin. Superflex starter; 1QB streamer if desperate. citeturn12news12turn6search5

• →Source: Reuters: Commanders shut down Jayden Daniels, Mariota to start

Alec Pierce, WR — Colts

• →FAAB: 5–9%
• →Availability: Under 60% in many leagues
• →Monitor: QB situation remains fluid (Rivers vs. Leonard updates); adjust if IND pivots. citeturn3news13

Pierce’s intermediate/deep role has held up through QB chaos, and he logged 5/80 in Week 14 with usage again vs. SEA in Week 15. Week 16 is MNF vs. SF; tougher matchup, but volume/air‑yards keep him in WR3/FLEX talk. citeturn9search1turn9search0

• →Source: iHeart preview: Pierce role/trend entering Week 15

Devin Neal, RB — Saints

• →FAAB: 6–10%
• →Availability: Often <50% rostered
• →Monitor: New Orleans continues to rotate backs; passing‑down usage can vary.

Neal has handled sturdy work (19 carries, TD in Week 14) and the Saints are slight home favorites vs. the Jets in Week 16—positive game script for touches. FLEX with goal‑line equity. citeturn2news14turn6news14

• →Source: Canal Street Chronicles: Week 14 recap (Neal 19-70-1)

Dawson Knox, TE — Bills

• →FAAB: 5–8%
• →Availability: Under 60% in many leagues
• →Monitor: Target competition with Dalton Kincaid keeps route share volatile.

Knox has 3+ catches in four straight and just hit for two TDs in the Week 15 comeback at NE. With BUF visiting CLE in Week 16, he’s a viable TD‑chasing streamer if you missed on Fannin/Parkinson. citeturn7search4

• →Source: CBS: Knox ‘pair of TD grabs’ in Week 15

[Tier 3 – Deep‑league and speculative adds]

Bench glue and contingency plays who can swing a semifinal.

Isaiah Likely, TE — Ravens

• →FAAB: 3–6%
• →Availability: Stream in 10–12 teamers
• →Monitor: Mark Andrews still caps ceiling if the game plan condenses around him.

Likely has been a usable TE streamer with back‑to‑back top‑12 weeks and draws a Bengals unit that’s hemorrhaged TE production; Ravens face NE in Week 16, but his role has been growing. Consider as depth with upside. citeturn11search1

• →Source: SI: Likely tops Week 15 TE streamers (Bengals matchup)

Bam Knight, RB — Cardinals

• →FAAB: 3–5%
• →Availability: Deep‑league FLEX
• →Monitor: Touchdowns have propped up value; floor is low if ARI trails.

With Trey Benson out for the year, Knight continues to lead ARI’s backfield. Week 16 vs. ATL isn’t ideal, but 12–15 touches keeps him in emergency FLEX play. citeturn4search6

• →Source: RotoBaller: Knight set to lead AZ backfield (Week 15 outlook)

Tyrone Tracy Jr., RB — Giants

• →FAAB: 3–5%
• →Availability: Often available
• →Monitor: Backfield remains a 1A/1B; monitor injury reports and hot‑hand usage.

Even with Devin Singletary mixing in, Tracy has averaged ~19 touches over his last three and gets MIN in Week 16. In PPR, either Giants RB can be a volume‑based FLEX. citeturn2search6turn6search5

• →Source: Yahoo: Start/sit on Tracy & Singletary (Week 15)

Troy Franklin, WR — Broncos

• →FAAB: 2–4%
• →Availability: Deep leagues/bench stash
• →Monitor: Target competition with Sutton and others produces volatile weekly volume.

Franklin keeps flashing with TD equity on the league’s hottest team. Denver draws JAX in Week 16; he’s a boom‑bust WR4/bench add if you need upside. citeturn10news12turn10search1

• →Source: Mile High Report: Game balls include Troy Franklin

[Deep League Radar & Streaming Watch]

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  Colby Parkinson (TE — Rams) — Two Week 15 TDs; Thursday at SEA in Week 16 keeps him firmly in play. citeturn13news13 (FAAB: 8–15%)

  • →Source: Reuters: Parkinson scores twice vs. Lions
  • →Monitor: TD‑dependent.
  • →Availability: Streamer
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  Jacory Croskey-Merritt (RB — Commanders) — Handled 18 carries for 96 and a score; Week 16 vs. PHI. citeturn12search6turn6search5 (FAAB: 12–22%)

  • →Source: CBS: Croskey-Merritt 18-96-1 vs. Giants
  • →Monitor: Committee if Rodriguez returns.
  • →Availability: Priority add if Rodriguez sits
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  Jayden Higgins (WR — Texans) — Five‑game target streak before Week 15 dip; Week 16 vs. LV. citeturn4search0 (FAAB: 10–18%)

  • →Source: CBS: Higgins target trend
  • →Monitor: Boom/bust with Collins/Schultz target surges.
  • →Availability: WR3/FLEX
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  Dawson Knox (TE — Bills) — Two TDs in Week 15; at CLE in Week 16. citeturn7search4 (FAAB: 5–8%)

  • →Source: CBS: Knox two TDs vs. NE
  • →Monitor: Routes split with Kincaid.
  • →Availability: Streamer
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  Jacoby Brissett (QB — Cardinals) — Multiple TDs in 8 of 9; home vs. ATL next. citeturn4search1 (FAAB: 4–8%)

  • →Source: CBS: Brissett Week 15 box
  • →Monitor: Limited rushing; relies on TDs.
  • →Availability: QB2/stream

[Close it out]

Schedule look‑ahead: Week 16 kicks off Thursday, Dec 18 (Rams at Seahawks) with a Saturday doubleheader (Eagles‑Commanders, Packers‑Bears) and a Monday finale (49ers‑Colts). Prioritize Thursday/Saturday players on waivers if you need immediate starts, and monitor mid‑week injuries—especially Chris Rodriguez (groin), Davante Adams (hamstring), and any new QB updates in Indy. Good luck in the semis! citeturn6search5

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