Week 13 Waiver Wire: Top Pickups and Drops

At this point, you know what your fantasy team is. You know if you have a contender or if you'll get 'em next year, because this year your squad stinks. You know if you have a real shot to sneak into the playoffs or if your team has been lucky thus far and will probably soon be exposed. 

Of course, one thing every owner knows is that your team can always get better. That's why, as always, I've put together my list of waiver-wire options you should consider adding this week. The pickings may be a bit slimmer than in weeks past, but there are still players out there who could be huge for you down the stretch.

Ryan Tannehill, QB, Miami Dolphins

Doug Pensinger/Getty Images

Fairly quietly, Ryan Tannehill has scored 16 or more fantasy points in six of his last eight games. Owned in just 49.6 percent of ESPN fantasy leagues, Tannehill might not be available to you. But if he is, you should seriously consider adding him to your roster and playing the matchups, especially if you don't have an elite option at the position. 

The bye weeks may no longer be a concern, causing some folks to simply stick with their top option, but Tannehill is a QB1 on his own merits this season. While I don't think you can trust him each and every week, he absolutely should be rostered across the board and picked up this week if he's available.

Latavius Murray, RB, Oakland Raiders

Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

After watching Latavius Murray rush four times for 112 yards and two touchdowns on Thursday night, does anyone really want to see the plodding Darren McFadden or Maurice Jones-Drew get another carry in Oakland?

No, nobody does. The Raiders shouldn't either. 

I think Oakland would be crazy not to give Murray a long, hard look as the starter the rest of the way. His combination of size and explosiveness makes him an intriguing prospect, and he showed that off on Thursday night. The Raiders might just have a gem on their hands. Now, they just need to let it shine. I have a feeling Murray will be the main man in Oakland's backfield for the rest of the season.

LeGarrette Blount, RB, New England Patriots

Another week, another Patriots running back on the waiver-wire watch list. You shouldn't be surprised by this at this point point, folks.

Upon his return, LeGarrette Blount rushed 12 times for 78 yards and two scores. Welcome back. While Shane Vereen saw the majority of the snaps and Jonas Gray is still going to be a factor in this backfield going forward, Blount played well enough to keep his name in the mix.

Is it going to be easy to predict which of those three will get the most touches on a weekly basis? No, it will be nearly impossible. But will you be glad if you picked up Blount and he carves out a productive role for the team?

Yes, yes you will be.

Dan Herron, RB, Indianapolis Colts

USA TODAY Sports

Trent Richardson isn't that good. Anyone who has watched the Colts this year can see that much. And that means with Ahmad Bradshaw done for the year, Dan Herron will likely continue to be a big part of Indy's offense.

On Sunday, he turned 17 touches into 96 yards. While a lost fumble is concerning, Herron's workload is very, very promising. He's probably in an equal timeshare with Richardson at this point, but Bradshaw essentially was as well and was still incredibly productive. Herron probably isn't a weekly starter, but he's certainly a flex consideration going forward. He should be owned in all formats. 

Jarvis Landry, WR, Miami Dolphins

In the past two weeks, Jarvis Landry has 12 receptions for 96 yards and three touchdowns. He's scored in three of his past four games. He's clearly carved out a nice role for himself in the slot in Miami's offense and has established a clear chemistry with Tannehill. 

He probably isn't a game-changing pickup like Martavis Bryant or Ronnie Hillman were for fantasy owners earlier in the season, but he absolutely should be owned in all formats. If you are lacking for depth at wideout, he's a nice option to have.

Greg Jennings, WR, Minnesota Vikings

Adam Bettcher/Getty Images

This is probably the least sexy pickup of the bunch, but in deeper leagues, Jennings is a nice option. He's had seven or more fantasy points seven times this season and has reached the mark in four of his last five games. 

I'm in a 14-team league, so I know even a seven-point performance can go a long way. Jennings has minimal upside, sure, but he's proved this year that he's more likely to give you decent production than none at all. In certain leagues, that definitely makes Jennings valuable as a waiver addition.

Kyle Rudolph, TE, Minnesota Vikings

Jim Mone/Associated Press

I've been on the Kyle Rudolph bandwagon for two weeks now, to lukewarm results. He barely played in his first game back in action, while last week he caught three passes for 50 yards on five targets.

I'm choosing to see the progress. And I'm choosing to remember that Rudolph is still the best red-zone option Teddy Bridgewater has. I think the touchdowns are coming. If you are playing the matchups on a weekly basis, consider tossing Rudolph on your roster.  

Players to Drop

If you still own Montee Ball, you really shouldn't bother. Ronnie Hillman has outplayed him. C.J. Anderson has outplayed him. At this point, whenever he returns from injury he'll probably be a third-stringer. Set him free.

I don't think you need to own any of Tampa Bay's running backs at this point. Generally speaking, three-headed platoons don't benefit anyone, and it's not like the marquee name of the bunch, Doug Martin, has looked good at all this year. I'd advise staying away from that backfield.  

It's hard to recommend dropping Matt Stafford, but what has he done to merit being rostered at this point? He has 14 total fantasy points in the past two weeks. He's scored 17 or more fantasy points just four times this season. 

Do I think you should drop him yet? No, he could blow up down the stretch. Do I think you should start considering freeing up a roster spot by cutting him if he doesn't start producing, however?

Yes, yes I do. 

All ownership percentages, point totals and points-against statistics via ESPN standard-scoring leagues. Hit me up on Twitter—I'll answer your fantasy questions and make some corny jokes, too. It's more fun than a catching drill with Odell Beckham Jr.