Entering Week 15, 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 15 Waiver Wire article, which covers a plethora of players from all positions.
Aaron Rodgers | NYJ
Rostered: 34%
For the first time all season, Aaron Rodgers threw for over 300 yards, throwing for 339 yards and a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins.
Rodgers is obviously a shell of his former self, but he has hit 18 fantasy points in five of his last six. He’s an option next week against the Jacksonville Jaguars’ league-worst pass defense.
Aggressiveness Rating: 3.5
Drake Maye | NE
Rostered: 13%
I sure hope you can do better than Drake Maye as your QB in the first round of the fantasy playoffs. If not, well, you can certainly do worse.
Maye has run for at least 24 yards in all but one of his starts this season, giving him a nice floor. He also has four games of 20+ fantasy points.
The matchup against the Arizona Cardinals isn’t the best, as they’ve been better than expected defensively this season. However, Maye has been good enough that he can be a passable option if you really need him.
Aggressiveness Rating: Desperation streamer
Jameis Winston | CLE
Rostered: 34%
There’s certainly a chance the Cleveland Browns end up benching Jameis Winston, as they keep losing games and he keeps throwing interceptions. But as long as he’s starting, the volume will keep him relevant.
Winston only threw for 212 yards against the Pittsburgh Steelers, but he managed two touchdown passes, scoring a total of 19.28 fantasy points. That can work as a streaming option, especially against the Kansas City Chiefs’ pass-funnel defense in a game the Browns should be trailing throughout.
Aggressiveness Rating: Desperation streamer
Anthony Richardson | IND
Rostered: 55%
Oftentimes, players on bye weeks can go overlooked. Anthony Richardson still has a long way to go as a passer. However, as a fantasy asset, he’s rebounding nicely.
Richardson has 23 fantasy points in two of his three starts since being reinstated as the starter. While he doesn’t project great against a top-five Denver Broncos defense in Week 15, we did see Jameis Winston go for nearly 500 yards against them. They can be scored upon, especially if their offense forces a back-and-forth affair.
Richardson’s upside remains quite high. He can be a viable starter if you need a ceiling game.
Aggressiveness Rating: Viable streamer