Entering Week 13, let’s take a look at the top quarterbacks to target on the waiver wire in your fantasy football league. All players listed below are rostered in less than 50% of Yahoo, ESPN, and/or Sleeper leagues.
Note that I have eliminated FAAB recommendations this year, as there are too many variables to account for. Instead, I replaced them with my opinion on how aggressive fantasy managers should be in pursuing the player on a scale of 1-10.
Looking for other positions? Check out our Week 13 Waiver Wire article, which covers a plethora of players from all positions.
Drake Maye, QB | NE
Rostered: 18%
It wasn’t the greatest outing by Drake Maye against the Dolphins. The rookie threw for 221 yards and one touchdown, while rushing for 26 yards. But he did it against a very good Dolphins pass defense.
Next week, Maye gets a Colts defense that is a bottom-10 unit against the pass. The Patriots should be able to move the ball much easier, making Maye a viable streamer.
Aggressiveness Rating: 2.5
Trevor Lawrence, QB | JAX
Rostered: 36%
This one is highly speculative and certainly a move contingent upon the information we get on Monday and Tuesday. Trevor Lawrence hasn’t played since Week 9 due to a significant sprain to the AC joint in his left shoulder. There were reports he would be shut down for the season. There were also reports he would return after the bye. We should get an update on Monday.
If Lawrence is able to return, he’s not the worst streaming option for Week 13. The Jaguars play the Texans, who aren’t the greatest matchup. However, the combination of the Jaguars having the worst defense in the NFL and the worst starting running back in the NFL will likely force this team to throw a ton. Lawrence did post back-to-back 20+ point outings before getting hurt.
Aggressiveness Rating: 1.0
Caleb Williams, QB | CHI
Rostered: 54%
After a month-long stretch of dismal performances, Caleb Williams showed out against the Vikings. The No. 1 overall pick threw for 330 yards and two touchdowns, while rushing for 33 yards.
I wouldn’t necessarily be excited about starting him on a short week on the road against the Lions. However, the Lions are the best offense in football and will force Williams to throw. For the desperate, he could be a streaming option.
Aggressiveness Rating: 2.5
Russell Wilson, QB | PIT
Rostered: 36%
The last time I heavily recommended Russell Wilson was against the league-worst Ravens pass defense. All he did was have his worst start of the season, throwing for 205 scoreless yards. That has me a bit trepidatious, but we must trust the process.
Wilson gets the Bengals on the road in Week 13. The Bengals are a bottom-five defense against the pass. Wilson should be able to find George Pickens deep at least once, giving him QB1 upside. He’s a top streaming option.
Aggressiveness Rating: 1.0