The 2025 season is nearing fantasy playoff time. Are you ready? Hopefully, you’re in for a winning campaign. But those of us who play Dynasty know it’s a 365-day-a-year endeavor. So, this is the time to make pickups and stashes that could pay off this season. Week 11 is in the books. Below are some players worth seeking out moving forward. All roster percentages courtesy of Sleeper.
Quarterbacks
Mason Rudolph, Pittsburgh Steelers
Roster Percentage: 0
About: This comes up because Aaron Rodgers was forced from Sunday’s game. He has a “slight break” in his left wrist. That’s not his throwing hand, but it could still cost the 41-year-old some time. Rudolph is the backup who came in to spell him on Sunday. If you’re in need of a quarterback or were counting on Rodgers, he could be a pickup.
Tyrod Taylor, New York Jets
Roster Percentage: 2
About: The Jets announced Monday they are going with Taylor, at least in Week 12. It could be longer. They splashed out for Justin Fields this offseason, but that hasn’t yielded much for them. Taylor is a veteran, but this Jets team has other issues. Still, he could be motivated to stick it to his former team this week. He’s worth a pickup.
Running Backs
Jaleel McLaughlin, Denver Broncos
Roster Percentage: 3
About: R.J. Harvey is the starter and the guy who will get the most work. But he can’t do it alone. With J.K. Dobbins done for the year, McLaughlin is back in the mix. Though he’s been a healthy scratch most of the season, he’s the change-of-pace guy now. That led to a touchdown on Sunday. The Broncos are off in Week 12, but McLaughlin could have value down the stretch.
Emanuel Wilson, Green Bay Packers
Roster Percentage: 13
About: Wilson is the RB2 in the backfield for the Packers. Josh Jacobs got injured Sunday, and while it might not be season-ending, it will slow him down. Wilson stepped in and led the team in carries, with a rushing touchdown, on Sunday. He needs to be rostered.
Bhayshul Tuten, Jacksonville Jaguars
Roster Percentage: 23
About: It’s been slow going for Tuten, even after the Jaguars traded away Tank Bigsby. But we’re seeing him get more involved. He led the team in rushing and scored a touchdown on Sunday. Travis Etienne isn’t going away, but Tuten has a chance to contribute to an offense that looks best when it leans on the run. He should be rostered.
Ty Johnson, Buffalo Bills
Roster Percentage: 10
About: Stop me if you’ve heard this before, but Johnson is heating up for the Bills’ stretch drive. He had a great game against the Buccaneers and seems to be the No. 2 option in the backfield behind James Cook. He’s worth a deep league roster spot.
Wide Receivers
John Metchie III, New York Jets
Roster Percentage: 0
About: It’s been a long road for Metchie, but he landed on a Jets team that doesn’t have a lot of receiving weapons. In fact, with Garrett Wilson on IR, they have even less. Metchie stepped up on Thursday night as a bright spot in the Jets’ passing game. He’s worth a pickup and could even become a solid flex option.
Mack Hollins, New England Patriots
Roster Percentage: 16
About: All Hollins does is provide veteran production to playoff teams. He did that for the Buffalo Bills in 2024, which is why he was acquired by the Patriots this offseason. With Kayshon Boutte ailing, it’s been Hollins stepping up for Drake Maye alongside Stefon Diggs. Hollins is a great roster stash.
Tyrell Shavers, Buffalo Bills
Roster Percentage: 0
About: Shavers has been making the most of limited opportunities for the Bills. The team needs reliable receiving weapons, and Shavers has been stepping up. He saw five targets on Sunday, catching four for 90 yards and a touchdown. With the receiving group in flux, he’s worth a deep league stash.
Matthew Fox is a die-hard NFL fan and Broncos’ homer. He’s a member of the FSWA. You can find more from him on Twitter @knighthawk7734 or as co-host of the Fantasy Football Roundtable Podcast, a part of the Campus2Canton Network.
