Week 14 Waiver Wire Targets: The Final Playoff Push

Date: December 6, 2025

As we head into Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season, the fantasy football playoffs are either starting now or just one week away. This is not the time to be conservative. It's time to empty your FAAB and secure the players who can win you a championship.

Based on real-world performance trends leading up to today, here are the priority adds for Week 14.

Priority Pickup: Chris Rodriguez Jr. (RB, Commanders)

Rostered: 38% Recommendation: ALL-IN

Chris Rodriguez Jr. has quietly been one of the most consistent running backs over the last month. With the Commanders' backfield seeing shifts in usage, Rodriguez has emerged as a reliable workhorse. He has posted top-36 RB numbers for four consecutive weeks and is now looking like a legitimate RB2/Flex play with RB1 upside.

Heading into a Week 15 matchup against the Giants' struggling run defense, Rodriguez could be the "league winner" everyone is looking for. If he is still available in your league, prioritize him over everyone else.

WR Targets

Jayden Higgins (WR, Texans)

Rostered: 42%

Higgins has solidified his role as the WR2 in the Texans' explosive offense. With consistent targets and yardage production, he offers a safe floor that is incredibly valuable in the playoffs. He's no longer just a streamer; he's a weekly starter consideration.

Adonai Mitchell (WR, Jets)

Rostered: 27%

The connection with Tyrod Taylor has sparked life into Mitchell's fantasy value. We are seeing a significant uptick in targets, and with the Jets chasing points in many games, the volume is there. He's a high-upside add for teams needing a spark at WR3/Flex.

Quarterback Streamers

If you're hurting at QB due to injuries (like Lamar Jackson owners this week), consider:

• Tyrod Taylor (NYJ): Available in 95% of leagues. He's providing a stable floor.
• Sam Darnold (MIN): A solid option with high-end WR weapons, facing favorable matchups.

Drop Candidates

It's playoff time. Don't hold onto dead weight.

• Backups with no clear path: If they aren't a high-value handcuff (like Blake Corum), let them go for starters.
• Underperforming WRs: WR4s who haven't flashed in weeks can be churned for high-upside stashes.

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Verified Data as of December 6, 2025.