NFL waiver wire
Who to add this week, and who to worry about — ranked on recent form and actual usage, not August reputation. The same engine the draft room runs in-season, refreshed from the live data feed every day.
Ranked for Half PPRleagues. Reception points move the pickups, so switch to your league’s format.
The form board
The best players right now, whoever drafted them — recent form and actual playing time lead, exactly as the draft room’s in-season mode scores. “Baseline” is the same player’s season-long standing; the change column is who is surging or sliding right now.
| # | Player | Club | Pos | Bye | Now | Baseline | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christian McCaffrey | SF | RB | 8 | 92 | 95 | -3 |
| 2 | Matthew Stafford | LA | QB | 11 | 91 | 94 | -3 |
| 3 | Drake Maye | NE | QB | 11 | 89 | 94 | -5 |
| 4 | Puka Nacua | LA | WR | 11 | 89 | 95 | -6 |
| 5 | Jaxon Smith-Njigba | SEA | WR | 11 | 89 | 95 | -6 |
| 6 | Josh Allen | BUF | QB | 7 | 89 | 95 | -6 |
| 7 | Caleb Williams | CHI | QB | 10 | 88 | 93 | -5 |
| 8 | Devon Achane | MIA | RB | 6 | 87 | 93 | -6 |
| 9 | James Cook | BUF | RB | 7 | 86 | 94 | -8 |
| 10 | Bo Nix | DEN | QB | 10 | 86 | 90 | -4 |
| 11 | Ja'Marr Chase | CIN | WR | 6 | 85 | 94 | -9 |
| 12 | Justin Herbert | LAC | QB | 7 | 84 | 90 | -6 |
| 13 | Baker Mayfield | TB | QB | 10 | 83 | 88 | -5 |
| 14 | Chase Brown | CIN | RB | 6 | 83 | 92 | -9 |
| 15 | Kyren Williams | LA | RB | 11 | 83 | 93 | -10 |
| 16 | Ashton Jeanty | LV | RB | 13 | 82 | 91 | -9 |
| 17 | Jason Myers | SEA | K | 11 | 82 | 95 | -13 |
| 18 | Kyle Pitts | ATL | TE | 11 | 81 | 95 | -14 |
| 19 | Ka'imi Fairbairn | HOU | K | 8 | 81 | 94 | -13 |
| 20 | Davante Adams | LA | WR | 11 | 81 | 94 | -13 |
The pickups
In form furthest above their season-long standing — the players most likely to still be unowned in leagues that roster by reputation. Injured players are excluded: they cannot help this week.
| # | Player | Club | Pos | Bye | Now | Baseline | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gardner Minshew | ARI | QB | 14 | 20 | 6 | +14 |
The drop watch
Established names the moment has turned on — injured, or in form far below their standing. Not automatic drops: a star with a short-term injury is usually a stash, not a cut. But worth a look before waivers run.
| # | Player | Club | Pos | Bye | Now | Baseline | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Efton Chism IIIInjury | NE | WR | 11 | 20 | 68 | -48 |
| 2 | Devontez WalkerInjury | BAL | WR | 13 | 27 | 74 | -47 |
| 3 | Tutu AtwellInjury | MIA | WR | 6 | 27 | 73 | -46 |
| 4 | Davis AllenInjury | LA | TE | 11 | 33 | 79 | -46 |
| 5 | Tim PatrickInjury | NYJ | WR | 13 | 31 | 77 | -46 |
| 6 | Jordan WatkinsInjury | SF | WR | 8 | 15 | 60 | -45 |
| 7 | Brittain BrownInjury | CHI | RB | 10 | 16 | 61 | -45 |
| 8 | Scott MatlockInjury | LAC | RB | 7 | 15 | 60 | -45 |
| 9 | Grant CalcaterraInjury | PHI | TE | 10 | 23 | 68 | -45 |
| 10 | Audric EstimeInjury | NO | RB | 8 | 29 | 73 | -44 |
Common questions
- How are these waiver targets ranked?
- On the in-season score the draft room uses once drafts end: recent form and actual playing time lead, reputation is discounted, and an injury is priced in rather than footnoted. The “baseline” column shows each player’s season-long standing, so the change column separates a hot fortnight from an established level.
- When do waivers process?
- That depends on your platform and league settings — most leagues run overnight into Wednesday, with free agency open after. This page refreshes daily from the live data feed, so check it before your league’s run.
- Should I drop an injured star for a pickup?
- Usually not. The drop watch flags who deserves a look, but a top pick with a short-term injury is a stash, not a cut — the drop should come from the end of your bench. The change column helps separate a bad fortnight from a lost season.
- Does my scoring format change the answer?
- Yes, and the switch above the board changes it: reception-heavy players separate in PPR, so a full-PPR league’s pickups are not a standard league’s. Your choice is remembered on this device and follows you to the rankings and player pages. The free draft room’s in-season mode runs the same engine against your actual roster.
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