After the 17th full slate of regular-season action, many fantasy football leagues have already finished their playoffs, but for some, Week 18 is their championship.
If you had a tough injury in Week 17, you just didn’t get the production from one of your players that you expected or you have a player that will be rested, we’ll scan the waiver wire. For potential pickups, we’ll consider players who are available in at least 50% of ESPN fantasy leagues.
Let’s take a look at some of the potential waiver wire pickups that could help your teams heading into Week 18 of the NFL campaign.
Joe Flacco, QB, Cleveland Browns (17.1%)
Flacco has been revitalized in Cleveland since taking over as the team’s starter. He’s averaged 20.2 points per game. That would make him the fifth-best quarterback in fantasy if he had played for the whole season.
Elijah Mitchell, RB, San Francisco 49ers (13.4%)
The 49ers have already clinched the top spot in the NFC, so with Christian McCaffrey sidelined, Mitchell will likely be the lead back. In his opportunities as San Francisco’s starter, he’s been great, so he could be a fantasy stud in the final week.
Demarcus Robinson, WR, Los Angeles Rams (10.6%)
Robinson has averaged 15.84 over the last five weeks for the Rams, as he’s fit in well as a third option for Los Angeles behind Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua. With Matt Stafford and company still trying to figure out their playoff seeding, everyone should be playing in this one.
Juwan Johnson, TE, New Orleans Saints (19%)
Tight end is still such a volatile position in fantasy football that it’s tough to find a consistent option. Johnson has scored touchdowns in three straight games, averaging 16.5 in those contests. The Saints’ playoff hopes are still alive, so they should be trying to get the ball to one of their best weapons.
Rams, D/ST (47%)
Again, the Rams are trying to make the playoffs while playing against a team that should be resting their starters. This may be a good opportunity for Los Angeles to get after the quarterback (likely Sam Darnold) and force some turnovers.
