Top 13 waiver-wire pickups for Week 12 of fantasy football

ESPN fantasy ownership: 2.3%

Week 11 stats: 209 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, one rushing touchdown — 27.5 fantasy points

One thing to know: If your quarterback is on a bye for Week 12 of the season, Jeff Driskel is a solid boom-or-bust play in a must-win scenario, facing a Washington defense that has looked somewhat demoralized in recent weeks.

ESPN fantasy ownership: 0.0%

Week 11 stats: 116 rushing yards, one reception, 31 receiving yards — 15.7 fantasy points

One thing to know: Jonathan Williams is likely the most important waiver-wire target this week after Colts starting running back Marlon Mack went down with a fractured hand. Williams made the most of his opportunity and proved that the Colts can still assert their running game even with Mack on the sideline.

ESPN fantasy ownership: 4.3%

Week 11 stats: 112 rushing yards, one touchdown — 17.2 fantasy points

One thing to know: Gus Edwards was helped along a bit by the Ravens' throttling of the Texans, but he still only needed eight carries to clear 100 yards rushing on Sunday.

ESPN fantasy ownership: 0.0%

Week 11 stats: 55 rushing yards, one touchdown — 11.5 fantasy points

One thing to know: Bo Scarbrough got his first real opportunity on Sunday after injuries tore through the Lions depth chart. While taking 14 carries for 55 yards is far from a standout day, this late in the season, an opportunity is everything, and 14 carries are quite a workload for a player available in nearly every league.

ESPN fantasy ownership: 1.1%

Week 11 stats: N/A

One thing to know: The Eagles signed Jay Ajayi after a slew of bad news regarding running backs Darren Sproles and Jordan Howard in recent weeks. While he didn't play on Sunday, Ajayi knows the Eagles system well and should work himself into the backfield pretty quickly — don't expect Boston Scott to keep getting seven carries a game, as he did against the Patriots.

ESPN fantasy ownership: 29.6%

Week 11 stats: Four receptions, 115 receiving yards, one touchdown — 21.5 fantasy points

One thing to know: Randall Cobb now has 100 yards and a touchdown in two straight games, and is still available in more than 70% of ESPN fantasy leagues. With Dak Prescott in a phenomenal year, adding any piece of the Cowboys offense feels like a solid bet.

ESPN fantasy ownership: 44.7%

Week 11 stats: Seven receptions, 135 receiving yards — 20.5 fantasy points

One thing to know: DeVante Parker has scored at least 11 fantasy points in seven straight games, and on Sunday went off with a huge performance. The Dolphins still have games against the Browns, Bengals, Jets, and Giants left of the schedule. If you're looking for a consistent wide receiver, Parker is an excellent addition to your roster.

ESPN fantasy ownership: 69.7%

Week 11 stats: Five receptions, 76 receiving yards, one touchdown — 18.6 fantasy points

One thing to know: Jamison Crowder has proven to be a top target for Sam Darnold in the Jets offense, and has plenty of favorable matchups heading into the final weeks of the fantasy season. If you're desperate for a big-play receiver to steal a playoff spot, his next three weeks are against the Raiders, Bengals, and Dolphins.

ESPN fantasy ownership: 25.1%

Week 11 stats: Eight receptions, 134 receiving yards — 21.4 fantasy points

One thing to know: Deebo Samuel now has two straight weeks with eight catches and more than 110 yards receiving. Somehow, he's still available in three out of every four fantasy leagues. That won't be true for long.

ESPN fantasy ownership: 7.4%

Week 11 stats: Five receptions, 66 receiving yards — 11.6 fantasy points

One thing to know: Hunter Renfrow is serving as a possession receiver in the Raiders offense, but he has plenty of value for fantasy owners playing in PPR leagues. He's averaging 14 points per game over his past four weeks.

ESPN fantasy ownership: 1.1%

Week 11 stats: Five receptions, 109 receiving yards, one touchdown — 21.9 fantasy points

One thing to know: For anyone looking for a boom-or-bust option at tight end, Ryan Griffin has now been the top tight end in fantasy in two of the past four weeks. He's a red-zone target for Darnold and the Jets and shares the same solid schedule down the stretch.

ESPN fantasy ownership: 29%

Week 11 stats: Four sacks, four interceptions, seven points allowed — 17 fantasy points

One thing to know: While the Browns defense lost Myles Garrett after his fight with Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph, Cleveland's upcoming schedule still makes their defense an interesting add for fantasy players.

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