Week 14 Waiver Wire Pickups: Sleepers Who May Still be Available
This is a crucial week for many fantasy football managers. It's the final week of the regular season in most leagues, and some teams are still on the playoff bubble. A win or loss could determine whether a manager is heading to the postseason or the consolation bracket.
Worried about an injured player on your roster who may not suit up in Week 14? Lacking lineup options because six teams are on bye? Or looking for a player to potentially stash for playoff matchups? Then it could be time to scour the waiver wire once more.
Here's a look at several sleeper players who could be solid additions if they're still on the waiver wire in your league.
Mike White, QB, New York Jets
It's been two weeks since Mike White took over as the Jets' starting quarterback, and he's putting up some big numbers. In Week 12, he threw for 315 yards and three touchdowns in a win over the Chicago Bears. Then, he aired it out for 369 yards and scored a rushing TD in a Week 13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings (although he was intercepted twice).
White could be a solid streaming QB option in Week 14, when New York takes on the Buffalo Bills. If the Jets are going to beat the Bills for a second time this season, they'll likely need their offense to fare well.
New York also seems to be more of a pass-heavy offense with White under center, considering he's thrown the ball 85 times over two games. That type of volume makes him an intriguing fantasy option, especially when he's racking up so many yards.
Although White's play could be a bit inconsistent down the stretch, he's capable of putting up impressive stats, especially in favorable matchups. So it could be wise to roster him and potentially start him if needed.
Jahan Dotson, WR, Washington Commanders
The Commanders are on a bye this week, so Jahan Dotson wouldn't be of any use in Week 14 matchups. But he could be a good player to pick up now and stash on a roster for the upcoming fantasy playoffs.
It took Dotson a bit to get going after missing some time because of a hamstring injury. The 22-year-old rookie also needed to develop a connection with Taylor Heinicke, who took over as Washington's quarterback while Dotson was sidelined.
In Week 13, Dotson reminded people of his potential, as he had five catches for 54 yards and a touchdown in a tie vs. the New York Giants while getting targeted a season-high nine times. He got into the end zone for the first time since scoring four TDs over the first four weeks of the season.
If Dotson can build off that performance, he could be a sleeper fantasy receiver the rest of the way. For managers lacking star playmakers at the WR spots, it may be worth taking a chance on the Penn State product.
Hunter Henry, TE, New England Patriots
Unless you have one of the top fantasy tight ends on your roster, you're likely streaming players at the position. For Week 14, Hunter Henry could be a player to consider for that spot.
Henry has been inconsistent this season, but he's had highly productive games. One of those came in Week 12, when the 28-year-old recorded three catches for 63 yards and a touchdown in a loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
So it can be smart to start Henry if he has the right matchup, and that should be the case this week. On Monday night, the Patriots are taking on the Arizona Cardinals, who are giving up the most fantasy points per game to tight ends in the league, per NFL.com.
Even though New England's passing attack hasn't been the most efficient this year, Henry should thrive against Arizona. And it wouldn't be surprising to see him get into the end zone for the second time in three weeks.