The 2024 season is upon us. 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. When we’re in season, it’s about patching roster holes and making pickups that can benefit you long-term.
Below are the players on your Waiver Wire that might be worth targeting. As we begin bye weeks, that will be even more crucial. All roster percentages are courtesy of the NFL.
Quarterbacks
Desmond Ridder, Las Vegas Raiders
Roster Percentage: 0
About: Ridder is on his third team in two years and probably wouldn’t be the Raiders’ first choice. But the Raiders have a quarterback issue with both Aidan O’Connell and Gardner Minshew now injured and unavailable. That leaves Ridder as the next man up on Friday as the Raiders battle the Chiefs. If you’re desperate, Ridder is about the only wire QB to grab.
Running Backs
Ameer Abdullah, Las Vegas Raiders
Roster Percentage: 9.6
About: Abdullah was the last man standing for the Raiders Sunday, and Alexander Mattison and Zamir White were out. It’s a short week, and there’s no guarantee that either will be available in Week 13. Abdullah didn’t tear it up on the ground, but he did catch some passes and a touchdown. He should be rostered.
Dylan Laube, Las Vegas Raiders
Roster Percentage: 0
About: Laube is a pickup for many of the same reasons as Abdullah. He hasn’t done much this season, but he had some nice kick returns against the Broncos. As the 2-9 Raiders start looking toward the future, Laube is a guy that should get some touches. He’s a deep league stash.
Wide Receivers
Devaughn Vele, Denver Broncos
Roster Percentage: 0.5
About: I’ve mentioned Vele before, but he remains woefully under-rostered. As Bo Nix and the offense have gotten hot, Vele has developed into one of the rookie quarterback’s favorite targets. That was true this week, as he caught eight passes for 60 yards. Vele should be rostered and is a deep league flex option.
KaVontae Turpin, Dallas Cowboys
Roster Percentage: 0.6
About: Turpin keeps producing big plays for the Cowboys. In back-to-back weeks, he’s had a big touchdown on offense and a big touchdown on Special Teams. The Cowboys need weapons, and Turpin is a big one. Heading into the Thanksgiving Day matchup with the Giants, he’s worth a deep league flier.
David Moore, Carolina Panthers
Roster Percentage: 0.1
About: The Panthers are getting better on offense as Bryce Young is growing as a passer. And with Diontae Johnson and Jonathan Mingo gone, there are openings at receiver. While we’d like to see Xavier Legette grow in his role, and Jalen Coker has been a nice story, there’s still space for veterans to contribute. That was true of Moore last week, who led the team in passing yardage and grabbed a touchdown. Moore is worth a stash.
Tight Ends
Noah Gray, Kansas City Chiefs
Roster Percentage: 1.8
About: Gray has four touchdowns in the last two weeks, which can’t be ignored. He’s a part of the offense and has been getting targets all season. He continues to grow in his role in the passing game and is worth a roster spot.
Austin Hooper, New England Patriots
Roster Percentage: 0
About: Hooper is part of the attack for the Patriots at tight end. While Hunter Henry seems to be the primary option for the position, his production has been up and down this season. Hooper, meanwhile, has been seeing targets and production as well. He has eight receptions and a touchdown in the past two weeks. He’s worth a stash in deep leagues.
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.
