Uncover Hidden Gems in Fantasy Football with ESPN
Next Man Up
The NFL is a "next man up" league, and your fantasy football league follows suit. During the draft, you acquire your team, but it's the moves you make during the season that determine your playoff fate. Every week, we identify players available in over 50% of ESPN leagues with increased value and recommend adding them to your roster.
For example, Sincere McCormick of the Las Vegas Raiders has solidified himself as the top running back with injuries to Zamir White and Alexander Mattison. He has 27 rushing attempts in the last two games, averaging 5.2 yards per carry. With upcoming matchups against the Jacksonville Jaguars and New Orleans Saints, he should be a top waiver wire priority.
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Every season, a few players emerge as playoff heroes. Tank Bigsby of the Jacksonville Jaguars has an easier schedule the rest of the way, with a soft matchup against the Jets, Raiders, and Titans. He's been productive this season, averaging 16.1 fantasy points when he has double-digit touches.
Next QB Up
Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams has been on fire lately, scoring 18-plus fantasy points in five of his last seven games. With Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp as his go-to receivers, he's thriving. He faces a 49ers defense in Week 15 that has allowed 19.0 QB fantasy points per game over the last three weeks.
Jameis Winston of the Cleveland Browns is a boom-or-bust option. Since the Browns' Week 10 bye, he's had two games with over 26 fantasy points and two with under 15. He faces the Chiefs, Bengals, and Dolphins to close out the fantasy season, giving him plenty of chances to play catch-up.
Next WR Up
Romeo Doubs of the Green Bay Packers missed the last two games due to a concussion but is likely to return in Week 15 against the Seahawks. Green Bay has a crowded receiving room, making it tough to decide which wideout to trust. The Packers' fantasy playoff schedule includes matchups with the Saints and Vikings, both of which allow a lot of WR fantasy points.
Cedric Tillman and Elijah Moore of the Cleveland Browns are also worth considering. Winston has been spreading the ball around, making both players intriguing options. Tillman missed the last two games due to a concussion but was productive earlier in the season. Moore has been productive when targeted, averaging 0.67 fantasy points per target.
Next TE Up
Pat Freiermuth of the Pittsburgh Steelers has stepped up in the passing game since their Week 9 bye, scoring 10-plus fantasy points in five straight games. However, he's seen four-plus targets in just two of those games. If you need a tight end, don't overlook Freiermuth as he faces the Ravens and Chiefs in Weeks 16 and 17.
Juwan Johnson of the New Orleans Saints is another option. The Saints are running low on receiving playmakers, and Johnson stepped up against the Giants. He faces the Packers and Raiders in Weeks 16 and 17, both of which rank among the top-10 most-generous defenses for TE fantasy points.