GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 08: Jake Browning #6 of the Cincinnati Bengals looks on from the sideline prior to an NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on October 8, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
As the dust settles on Week 14, several big names on the injury report from around the league will impact fantasy managers with championship aspirations. Two of the biggest injuries are at the quarterback position. The Los Angeles Chargers’ Justin Herbert fractured his index finger on his throwing hand and the Houston Texans’ C.J. Stroud is in concussion protocol.
Fantasy managers reeling from these two injuries should look no further than Matthew Stafford (rostered in 33.5% of ESPN leagues). Stafford outperformed expectations against a Ravens defense that has allowed the fewest fantasy points per game to quarterbacks heading into Week 14. Stafford has Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua as his top two receivers and has scored 20 or more fantasy points in three straight games. With upcoming games against the Washington Commanders, New Orleans Saints and New York Giants, he should be the top priority for managers who need a quarterback. In addition to Stafford, Romeo Doubs, Tyjae Spears, Jayden Reed, Odell Beckham Jr. and Chase Brown highlight my top adds of the week.
Browning has scored 23 or more fantasy points in his past two games as the Bengals’ starter, averaging 285.3 passing yards and completing 79.3% of his throws. The Bengals face the Minnesota Vikings, Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs over the next two weeks, and Browning has plenty of playmakers — including Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Joe Mixon — making him an attractive streamer for managers who
GLENDALE, AZ – OCTOBER 08: Jake Browning #6 of the Cincinnati Bengals looks on from the sideline prior to an NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on October 8, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Fantasy football waiver wire: Time to pick up Chase Brown, Jake Browning
The Bengals have made an effort to get Chase Brown more involved in their offense, something fantasy managers should take note of heading into the playoffs. AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster
Eric Moody, ESPNDec 11, 2023, 05:00 PM ET
As the dust settles on Week 14, several big names on the injury report from around the league will impact fantasy managers with championship aspirations. Two of the biggest injuries are at the quarterback position. The Los Angeles Chargers’ Justin Herbert fractured his index finger on his throwing hand and the Houston Texans’ C.J. Stroud is in concussion protocol.
Fantasy managers reeling from these two injuries should look no further than Matthew Stafford (rostered in 33.5% of ESPN leagues). Stafford outperformed expectations against a Ravens defense that has allowed the fewest fantasy points per game to quarterbacks heading into Week 14. Stafford has Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua as his top two receivers and has scored 20 or more fantasy points in three straight games. With upcoming games against the Washington Commanders, New Orleans Saints and New York Giants, he should be the top priority for managers who need a quarterback. In addition to Stafford, Romeo Doubs, Tyjae Spears, Jayden Reed, Odell Beckham Jr. and Chase Brown highlight my top adds of the week.
GLENDALE, AZ – OCTOBER 08: Jake Browning #6 of the Cincinnati Bengals looks on from the sideline prior to an NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on October 8, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)⁸
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Jake Browning, Cincinnati Bengals (28.6%)
Browning has scored 23 or more fantasy points in his past two games as the Bengals’ starter, averaging 285.3 passing yards and completing 79.3% of his throws. The Bengals face the Minnesota Vikings, Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs over the next two weeks, and Browning has plenty of playmakers — including Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, Joe Mixon — making him an attractive streamer for managers who need a quarterback.
