NFL fantasy football: Top QB, RB, WR and TE Week 14 waiver wire pickups

The waiver landscape in fantasy football changes shape at this point in the 2025 NFL season. Contenders chase quick fixes in redraft formats, and rebuilding teams hunt for long-term upside in dynasty.

But as we head into Week 14, the objective is clear for all. Find the one player, or players, to boost your chances of taking home the coveted championship, whether it's this year or the next.

Whatever your situation, you’re almost certainly scouring waivers, hoping to spot that next star emerge with a breakout performance, as you're following the action live on DAZN with NFL Game Pass.

Here are a handful of names you should consider, with the top five ranked at each position.

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Quarterbacks

1. Jacoby Brissett, Arizona Cardinals
2. Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars
3. Tyrod Taylor, New York Jets
4. C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans
5. Shedeur Sanders, Cleveland Browns

Brissett continues to post strong fantasy numbers, with the Cardinals playing from behind and having to lean into the passing attack. The veteran has attempted at least 40 passes in four straight games and will probably have similar numbers against the Rams in Week 14.

Lawrence remains on the list after last week's suggestion to pick him up ahead of the Titans' game. After posting two touchdowns and zero interceptions against Tennessee, he's about to face a Colts defense that will be without Sauce Gardner.

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Taylor is far from a world-beater, but he appears locked into a starting role, and given how thin this group is beyond Lawrence, he remains a solid waiver option in redraft.

Stroud and Sanders are erratic from one week to the next, but dynasty managers should acquire them in the hope that they can kick on down the stretch and carry that momentum into 2026.

Running backs

1. Kyle Monangai, Chicago Bears
2. Chris Rodriguez, Washington Commanders
3. Devin Singletary, New York Giants
4. Bam Knight, Arizona Cardinals
5. Blake Corum, Los Angeles Rams

Monangai is likely to be gone in dynasty leagues, but he's still worth acquiring in redraft. The two-headed beast in the Bears' backfield is on fire right now, but be warned: they face a tough schedule ahead.

Rodriguez had to rely on a touchdown to rescue his lacklustre 41-yard outing in Week 13, but as the clear leader among Commanders' running backs in carries, he should be on your radar.

Singletary already had some value as a waiver addition, and after the injury Tyrone Tracy suffered, he could become an impact player down the stretch in redraft formats.

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Knight has remained a solid fantasy starter in the continued absence of Trey Benson. If Benson continues to miss time, Knight's the Cardinals' back to own.

The Rams' Corum is playing fewer snaps and handling fewer carries than Kyren Williams, but he's still finding ways to remain a viable option in leagues that start three backs.

Wide receivers

1. Jayden Higgins, Houston Texans
2. Adonai Mitchell, New York Jets
3. Devaughn Vele, New Orleans Saints
4. Kayshon Boutte, New England Patriots
5. John Metchie III, New York Jets

We've been touting Higgins for weeks and will continue to do so, as he remains unrostered in only 36% of leagues despite putting up respectable numbers every week.

Mitchell has burst onto the fantasy scene since his trade from the Colts, hauling in 19 receptions for 144 yards and a touchdown in his last two games.

The Saints' Vele has thrived since Brandin Cooks departed, posting 15 catches for 130 yards and a touchdown since Week 12.

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Boutte and the Patriots are on a bye in Week 14, but with an 11% target share, he deserves consideration as a WR4 in deep leagues, especially with his QB playing at an MVP level.

Metchie managed only 19 receiving yards despite having a season-high eight catches last weekend. However, if he continues to attract a target share of nearly 20%, he stands a good chance of posting superior numbers as we advance.

Tight ends

1. Dalton Schultz, Houston Texans
2. Colston Loveland, Chicago Bears
3. Brenton Strange, Jacksonville Jaguars
4. Harold Fannin, Cleveland Browns
5. Darren Waller, Miami Dolphins

Several of the players we've recommended in earlier weeks, including Schultz, Loveland, and Fannin, have reappeared because they're somehow rostered in fewer than 50% of fantasy leagues. Loveland and Fannin should be priorities in dynasty formats.

Strange, also on last week's list of waiver targets, saw his receiving yardage halve to 45 yards, but he at least caught a touchdown. The 24-year-old faces the Colts D in Week 14, who have given up the second-most points to tight ends.

Waller played only 47% of the Dolphins' snaps, and at 33, he is clearly a priority in redraft over dynasty. However, he was heavily targeted when on the field, and can still serve a role for 2025 Championship contenders.