The top 11 waiver-wire pickups for Week 15 of fantasy football

ESPN fantasy % rostered: 8.6%

Week 14 stats: 137 rushing yards, 1 reception, 1 receiving yard, 2 touchdowns — 26.8 fantasy points

One thing to know: Rashaad Penny is the most important fantasy add of this week, and it's not all that close. With the fantasy playoffs either a week away or already here for your league, Penny could be the one that takes your team over the edge since he has apparently taken over the top job in the Seattle backfield.

ESPN fantasy % rostered: 44.8%

Week 14 stats: 56 rushing yards — 5.6 fantasy points

One thing to know: If you can't pick up Penny, Jeff Wilson Jr. is a fine backup add on the waiver wire. Wilson's numbers weren't explosive for fantasy owners last week, but he seems to have a hold on a significant amount of carries in the 49ers offense, at least until Elijah Mitchell returns from injury.

ESPN fantasy % rostered: 58.4%

Week 14 stats: 47 rushing yards, 2 receptions, 15 receiving yards, 1 touchdown — 14.2 fantasy points

One thing to know: Speaking of elevated running backs, D'Onta Foreman has done an adequate job stepping into the Titans offense. While he would never put up Derrick Henry's numbers, Foreman has been solid for fantasy players who have trusted him, with back-to-back double-digit fantasy performances.

ESPN fantasy % rostered: 4.1%

Week 14 stats: 6 receptions, 75 receiving yards, 1 touchdown — 20.9 fantasy points

One thing to know: With Randall Cobb out for at least a few weeks, Allen Lazard has stepped into a more prominent role in the Packers offense, and on Sunday night showed why he's still one of Aaron Rodgers' favorite targets, catching six of the seven balls thrown his way for 75 yards and a score.

ESPN fantasy % rostered: 9.4%

Week 14 stats: 5 receptions, 90 receiving yards — 14 fantasy points

One thing to know: With Odell Beckham Jr. out of Cleveland, there's more room in the Browns offense for Donovan Peoples-Jones to make some plays. DPJ's seven targets against the Ravens trailed only Jarvis Landry, and next week the Browns have a solid matchup against a Raiders defense that has been struggling of late.

ESPN fantasy % rostered: 15.1%

Week 14 stats: 3 receptions, 87 receiving yards, 1 touchdown — 17.7 fantasy points

One thing to know: Jalen Guyton played a bigger role for the Chargers this week in the absence of Keenan Allen, and he delivered when it counted, breaking free for a 59-yard touchdown just before halftime. Guyton's big-play potential could see him continue to see more snaps even when Allen returns to the team.

ESPN fantasy % rostered: 26.5%

Week 14 stats: 3 receptions, 83 receiving yards, 1 touchdown — 17.3 fantasy points

One thing to know: K.J. Osborn is yet another receiver getting a bigger opportunity due to injury, with Osborn getting bumped up the depth chart in the absence of Adam Thielen. Osborn wound up catching a game-sealing touchdown for the Vikings, so don't expect his shares in the offense to drop any time soon.

ESPN fantasy % rostered: 24.1%

Week 14 stats: 7 receptions, 103 receiving yards — 17.3 fantasy points

One thing to know: Rookie receiver Rashod Bateman continues to impress in the Ravens offense. After going without a catch in Week 13, Bateman boomed with seven catches on eight targets for 103 yards against the Browns. His value depends on the Ravens getting him the ball, but if you need a big day from a receiver, you could do worse than taking a flyer on Bateman.

ESPN fantasy % rostered: 38.2%

Week 14 stats: 5 receptions, 30 receiving yards, 1 touchdown — 14 fantasy points

One thing to know: Hopefully, by this point of the season, you have a better option at tight end, but if you don't, Austin Hooper is getting some goal-line looks in the Browns offense.

ESPN fantasy % rostered: 24.7%

Week 14 stats: 1 touchdown, 1 interception, 4 fumble recoveries, 4 sacks, 9 points against — 25 fantasy points

One thing to know: The Chiefs defense is averaging 15 fantasy points per game over their past five games and is still available in three out of four fantasy leagues. Even with a daunting challenge against the Los Angeles Chargers awaiting them this week, they're likely the best option available in your league.

Justin Fields (15.8% rostered) has shown his potential even as the Bears struggle. A solid dual-threat, Fields led the Bears in rushing against the Packers with 74 yards on the ground. With a more favorable matchup against the Vikings next week, he could be in a good spot for a breakout game.