Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Adds: Week 11

I find players under 50% ownership according to Fantasy Pros to give you options that are available in a majority of leagues. With all that out of the way, let's get into the picks and sign up to place your picks on Sleeper using code "Bettorgreen" or using the link at the end of this article!

JJ McCarthy, QB, Minnesota Vikings, 49.2% Owned

I love J.J. McCarthy down the stretch as a fantasy playoff stash. He draws a soft matchup this week against Chicago — the same defense Joe Flacco carved up just two weeks ago — and then faces Washington, Dallas, the Giants, and a potential shootout with Detroit in the fantasy postseason. Yes, he looked rough last week, and social media is already turning on Justin Jefferson, but McCarthy remains the best quarterback option available on waivers. For teams on the verge of locking up a playoff spot, he’s exactly the kind of upside swing that can pay off when it matters most.

Jayden Higgins, WR, Houston Texans, 15.8% Owned

This team drafted Higgins in the second round to be an instant vertical weapon, and we’re finally starting to see that potential come to life. He’s played over 55% of the snaps in four of his last five games and has racked up 16 targets and two touchdowns over his last three outings. The offense throws at the 11th-highest rate in the league, and with Higgins settling in as the clear WR2 behind Nico Collins, his role — and fantasy value — could continue to grow down the stretch. If this upward trend holds, Higgins could become a sneaky difference-maker for teams looking to make a playoff push!

Theo Johnson, TE, New York Giants, 39.1% Owned

Theo Johnson has quietly emerged as a reliable fantasy option at tight end. He sits just outside TE1 territory in total receptions (33) but ranks top six in red-zone targets — a valuable indicator for touchdown upside. With the Giants battling injuries across the offense, Johnson has become a steady safety valve for Dart, seeing five or more targets in seven of his starts. He’s earned trust as one of Dart’s go-to options, and while the recent coaching change introduces some uncertainty, the consistent volume and red-zone involvement make him a name worth monitoring — especially in deeper leagues or as a plug-and-play streamer.

HONORABLE MENTIONS: Sam Darnold, Tre Harris, Tyjae Spears, Christian Watson

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