Week 11 Waiver Wire Targets to Replace Fantasy Players on Injury List

The New York Jets and New England Patriots opened Week 11 on Thursday night in a contest that saw New England pull away late. The Jets kept it close for much of the evening, but without star receiver Garrett Wilson, keeping pace was always likely to be a challenge.

New York recently placed Wilson on injured reserve with a knee injury, meaning he'll miss at least four games. He's just the latest fantasy standout to suffer a significant injury in 2025.

With the injured list continuing to grow—and with the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints on bye—many fantasy managers will need to rely on the waiver wire.

Here, you'll find the top remaining plays of the week, the latest from the Week 11 injury report, and the best waiver targets who might be available in your league.

Quarterback

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Texans QB Davis Mills

Top 10

1. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills

2. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens

3. Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers

4. Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles

5. Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys

6. Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams

7. Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears

8. Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

9. Aaron Rodgers, Pittsburgh Steelers

10. Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers

Injury Report and Waiver Wire Targets

For some managers, the big news this week is that Brock Purdy is set to return for the San Francisco 49ers. He's been out with a toe injury, and Mac Jones has been a very capable fill-in, Purdy is back, though, which means managers who have been streaming him need to put him on the bench.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is set to miss his second straight game with a concussion, which means Davis Mills has some sleeper value. He racked up 28.7 fantasy points last week, and the Tennessee Titans have surrendered an average of 18 fantasy points to opposing QBs.

Mills is available in over 90 percent of Yahoo and ESPN leagues.

The New York Giants have also ruled out Jaxson Dart with a concussion. This means Jameis Winston has some low-end fantasy value. The Green Bay Packers have surrendered the eighth-fewest fantasy points to opposing QBs, but Winston is available in over 95 percent of ESPN and Yahoo leagues.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is available in over half of Yahoo and ESPN leagues. The last time he faced the Cincinnati Bengals, he threw for 249 yards with four touchdowns and two interceptions.

Running Back

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Falcons RB Tyler Allgeier

Top 10

1. Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers

2. De'Von Achane, Miami Dolphins

3. Josh Jacobs, Green Bay Packers

4. Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons

5. James Cook, Buffalo Bills

6. Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions

7. Rico Dowdle, Carolina Panthers

8. Ashton Jeanty, Las Vegas Raiders

9. Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles

10. Javonte Williams, Dallas Cowboys

Injury Report and Waiver Wire Targets

Isiah Pacheco and J.K. Dobbins have both been ruled out this week, and Bucky Irving isn't ready to make his return for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The waiver wire remains thin at the running back position, especially after Week 11 waiver claims have been processed. However, managers in a pinch might be able to land some low-end flex value.

Atlanta Falcons backup Tyler Allgeier is coming off a two-touchdown performance and could see a big role this week—if the Panthers are willing to commit to the ground game. He's a boom-or-bust option, but he's still available in over half of Yahoo and ESPN leagues.

Los Angeles Rams backup Blake Corum has topped 10 carries in three straight games and should maintain a reasonable role behind Kyren Williams this week. His matchup with the Seattle Seahawks is unfavorable, but Corum is available in over 80 percent of Yahoo and ESPN leagues.

Role players like Kenneth Gainwell, Tyjae Spears and Emari Demercado also deserve wire consideration this week.

Wide Receiver

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Packers WR Christian Watson

Top 10

1. Ja'Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals

2. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seattle Seahawks

3. Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams

4. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions

5. CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys

6. Emeka Egbuka, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

7. Jaylen Waddle, Miami Dolphins

8. Nico Collins, Houston Texans

9. Drake London, Atlanta Falcons

10. Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers

Injury Report and Waiver Wire Targets

Like Irving,Chris Godwin is still not ready to return for Tampa. Marvin Harrison Jr., Tory Horton, Rashod Bateman and Terry McLaurin have also been ruled out. Drake London, Quentin Johnston, Matthew Golden, Brian Thomas Jr. and Davante Adams are among those listed as questionable.

Christian Watson stands out as the top waiver target this week. The Packers are dealing with numerous injuries in their receiving corps, and Watson has had a strong floor since returning from last year's ACL tear.

Watson has seen at least four targets and has scored no fewer than 6.5 fantasy points in his three games this season. He'll face a Giants defense that has surrendered the seventh-most fantasy points to opposing receivers this season, and he's still available in over half of Yahoo and ESPN leagues.

Las Vegas Raiders receiver Tre Tucker is another waiver target to consider. He hasn't reached double-digit fantasy points since Week 6, but he's up against a Dallas Cowboys defense that has surrendered the most fantasy points to opposing receivers.

Tucker is also available in over half of Yahoo and ESPN leagues. The list of other receivers to consider includes Tyler Lockett, Tez Johnson, Jayden Higgins, Parker Washington and Calvin Austin III.

Tight End

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Steelers TE Jonnu Smith

Top 10

1. Brock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders

2. Trey McBride, Arizona Cardinals

3. George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers

4. Oronde Gadsden II, Los Angeles Chargers

5. Jake Ferguson, Dallas Cowboys

6. Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs

7. Dallas Goedert, Philadelphia Eagles

8. Kyle Pitts, Atlanta Falcons

9. Theo Johnson, New York Giants

10. Mark Andrews, Baltimore Ravens

Injury Report and Waiver Wire Targets

Dalton Kincaid, Sam LaPorta and Brenton Strange have all been ruled out this week.

Standout Los Angeles Chargers rookie Oronde Gadsden II exited Week 10 with a knee injury, but it appears he'll be able to play this week against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Managers looking for an injury replacement or bye-week fill-in might want to consider Steelers tight ends Pat Freiermuth and Jonnu Smith. The Bengals have surrendered more fantasy points to opposing tight ends than any other team. Freiermuth and Smith each reached the end zone the last time they played Cincinnati too.

Freiermuth is available in over 80 percent of Yahoo and ESPN leagues, while Smith is also available in over 80 percent of Yahoo and ESPN leagues.

Luke Musgrave, Dalton Schultz, Theo Johnson and Colston Loveland have been popular waiver pickups in recent weeks but may still be available in your league.

*Fantasy roster and scoring information from FantasyPros.