{"id":255343,"date":"2025-11-19T09:00:51","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T14:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=255343"},"modified":"2025-11-18T21:52:56","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T02:52:56","slug":"fantasy-football-top-waiver-wire-adds-week-12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/11\/19\/fantasy-football-top-waiver-wire-adds-week-12\/","title":{"rendered":"Fantasy Football: Top Waiver Wire Adds Week 12"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Week 12 of the fantasy football season is here, and making the right pickups could be the best way to help propel you into the playoffs. Here are the top players you should be targeting on the Week 12 waiver wire.<\/p>\n<h2>Week 12 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire<\/h2>\n<p>*Ownership percentages are from Yahoo<\/p>\n<h3>TOP QUARTERBACK ADDS<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_253279\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-253279\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-253279\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27371224_168419650_lowres-1024x694.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27371224_168419650_lowres-1024x694.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27371224_168419650_lowres-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27371224_168419650_lowres-768x520.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27371224_168419650_lowres-1536x1041.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27371224_168419650_lowres-2048x1388.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-253279\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) warms up before they play against the Green Bay Packers at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 19, 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>(34%) Jacoby Brissett, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/cardinals\/\" target=\"_self\">Arizona Cardinals<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Despite the loss to San Francisco, Brissett played well for the Cardinals and was a fantasy hero in week 11. He threw for 450 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions while setting an NFL record for completions with 47. He deserves to be owned in far more leagues.<\/p>\n<p><strong>(13%) Bryce Young, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/panthers\/\" target=\"_self\">Carolina Panthers<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Young was playing through an injury but you couldn\u2019t tell by looking at the stat line: nearly 450 yards thrown with 3 touchdowns and no interceptions. He has had great games this season, only to let down fantasy owners in the weeks following, but he has the upside at least to make him worth consideration in deeper leagues.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3>TOP WIDE RECEIVER ADDS<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_245852\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-245852\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-245852\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/christian-watson-extension-1024x632.jpg\" alt=\"christian watson week 12 fantasy football waiver wire\" width=\"640\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/christian-watson-extension-1024x632.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/christian-watson-extension-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/christian-watson-extension-768x474.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/christian-watson-extension-1536x949.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/christian-watson-extension-2048x1265.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-245852\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Main Photo: Tork Mason \/ USA Today NETWORK-Wisconsin-USA TODAY NETWORK<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>(48%) Michael Wilson, Arizona Cardinals<\/strong> &#8211; Holy moly. It was speculated that Michael Wilson would see more targets with Marvin Harrison Jr. sidelined, but I don\u2019t think anyone expected that he would have 18 targets! He made the most of this opportunity, catching 15 of them and going for 185 yards. It\u2019s tough to know if Wilson will have a larger role in the offense even when Harrison returns, but he is worth rostering to see how things shake out. He certainly could not have done more to earn one.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em><strong>For more help with this week&#8217;s fantasy football matchups, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/11\/18\/week-12-quarterback-rankings-fantasy-football-2025\/\" target=\"_self\">Week 12 Quarterback Rankings<\/a>!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>(34%) Christian Watson, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/packers\/\" target=\"_self\">Green Bay Packers<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Watson is finally back to good health and as suspected, has become one of the top offensive pieces in this offense. He caught 4 of his 5 targets for 2 touchdowns, displaying his upside. He will be tough to trust on a weekly basis, but he is worth rostering in deeper leagues, especially knowing that he\u2019ll see redzone targets and have some pretty big days.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3>TOP RUNNING BACK ADDS<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_255346\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-255346\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-255346\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27606000-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Sean Tucker Week 12 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27606000-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27606000-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27606000-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27606000-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27606000-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27606000-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27606000-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-255346\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>(33%) Kenneth Gainwell, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/steelers\/\" target=\"_self\">Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; What if Jaylen Warren didn\u2019t exist? Ok, maybe that\u2019s a bit too harsh existentially, but this is likely the question that has been on the minds of Gainwell owners all season. He has been phenomenal whenever Warren has been unable to play, and it makes one wonder how good his season would be if he somehow had a path to be the RB1. Unfortunately for Gainwell and his owners, Warren might be back this next week, but he is worth the scoop in case Warren isn\u2019t and is an excellent handcuff to have on your bench in general, just in case.<\/p>\n<p><strong>(27%) Sean Tucker, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/buccaneers\/\" target=\"_self\">Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; We thought Tucker might be a good option since he\u2019s been seeing an increased workload in recent weeks and since Bucky Irving remains sidelined indefinitely. Boy, did that prove to be true. He had 19 carries for over 100 yards and 2 touchdowns, and caught both of his passes for 34 yards and another touchdown. He needs to be owned in all formats in case Bucky doesn\u2019t return soon, and even if he does, they might ease him back into things.<\/p>\n<p><strong>(9%) Emmanuel Wilson, Green Bay Packers<\/strong> &#8211; Josh Jacobs sustained an injury this past week, so Wilson was called upon to step up. He got 11 carries for 40 yards and a touchdown. Jacobs is not reportedly dealing with anything serious, but Wilson is a decent option to own in case Jacobs gets injured again.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3>TOP TIGHT END ADDS<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-250941\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/AJ-Barner-Week-7-Fantasy-Football-Waiver-Wire-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/AJ-Barner-Week-7-Fantasy-Football-Waiver-Wire-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/AJ-Barner-Week-7-Fantasy-Football-Waiver-Wire-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/AJ-Barner-Week-7-Fantasy-Football-Waiver-Wire-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/AJ-Barner-Week-7-Fantasy-Football-Waiver-Wire-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/AJ-Barner-Week-7-Fantasy-Football-Waiver-Wire-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/AJ-Barner-Week-7-Fantasy-Football-Waiver-Wire-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/AJ-Barner-Week-7-Fantasy-Football-Waiver-Wire-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>(47%) Juwan Johnson, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/saints\/\" target=\"_self\">New Orleans Saints<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Johnson has a touchdown in both of his past 2 games and logged a season-best 92 yards in his last one. He is coming off the BYE now and could be a decent option if you\u2019re in need of a tight end.<\/p>\n<p><strong>(21%) Darren Waller, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/dolphins\/\" target=\"_self\">Miami Dolphins<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; The Dolphins have a BYE this week, but Waller is worth scooping and stashing now as he should hopefully be able to return after Week 12 and was excellent before going down. He has a pretty great schedule for the rest of the year to boot.<\/p>\n<p><strong>(9%) AJ Barner, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/seahawks\/\" target=\"_self\">Seattle Seahawks<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Barner had a big day, catching 10 of a whopping 11 targets for 70 yards. His usage is very volatile, but he provides some nice upside with Sam Darnold throwing to him.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3>TOP KICKER ADDS<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_255347\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-255347\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-255347\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27606475_168419650_lowres-1024x664.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27606475_168419650_lowres-1024x664.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27606475_168419650_lowres-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27606475_168419650_lowres-768x498.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27606475_168419650_lowres-1536x996.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27606475_168419650_lowres.jpg 1987w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-255347\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>(21%) Cairo Santos, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/bears\/\" target=\"_self\">Chicago Bears<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Santos made 2 field goals from over 30 yards, one from over 40 yards, and one from over 50 yards. He could have had an even bigger day, as he missed one that would have been a 45-yard field goal. He looks like a good option moving forward with some nice upside on days like this, where he gets a lot of chances.<\/p>\n<p><strong>(2%) Zane Gonzalez, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/falcons\/\" target=\"_self\">Atlanta Falcons<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Gonzalez has been perfect so far in the 2 games he\u2019s been an Atlanta Falcon, going 3 for 3 on field goals and making all of his extra points. He has a good boot and has already made one from over 50 yards out.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h3>TOP DST ADDS<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-255333\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/Myles-Garrett-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"Myles Garrett\" width=\"640\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/Myles-Garrett-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/Myles-Garrett-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/Myles-Garrett-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/Myles-Garrett-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/Myles-Garrett.jpg 1689w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>(48%) <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/browns\/\" target=\"_self\">Cleveland Browns<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; If they are unowned in your league and you are looking for a good defense, then scoop them up! They are still unowned in over half of Yahoo leagues, so it\u2019s worth checking. The Browns have been quite good this year defensively and have a tasty matchup against Las Vegas on tap.<\/p>\n<p><strong>(37%) Chicago Bears<\/strong> &#8211; The Bears might very well face a Steelers team without Aaron Rodgers or Jaylen Warren in week 12. This gives them a good amount of upside.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>For more fantasy football analysis, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/drroto.com\/category\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DrRoto.com<\/a>!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Week 12 of the fantasy football season is here, and making the right pickups could be the best way to help propel you into the playoffs. Here are the top players you should be targeting on the Week 12 waiver wire. 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