Top Week 12 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for 2025

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As we enter Week 12 of the NFL season, fantasy football enthusiasts are on the lookout for key waiver wire pickups. With injuries and roster changes affecting league dynamics, several players have emerged as potential assets for your fantasy team.

Top Week 12 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for 2025

Mack Hollins (WR – NE)

Rostered in 3.9% of leagues
Led Patriots in route participation (82%) and air yard share (34%)
Accumulated 170 receiving yards over two weeks, scoring 13.6 points last week
Valuable role as second wide receiver with Kayshon Boutte sidelined

Chris Rodriguez Jr. (RB – WSH)

Rostered in 15.2% of leagues
Displayed potential as Washington’s No. 1 RB with 30 snaps and 15 carries
Averaged over five yards per carry, finishing with nine half-PPR points
Considered a viable addition for good matchups due to offensive potential

Sean Tucker (RB – TB)

Rostered in 18.2% of leagues
Posted a standout performance with 106 rushing yards and two touchdowns against the Bills
Played 31 snaps compared to Rachaad White’s 43 but led in carries
Worth adding if Bucky Irving remains sidelined

Emanuel Wilson (RB – GB)

Rostered in 8% of leagues
Served as the lead back after Josh Jacobs’ knee injury
Gained 40 yards with a touchdown on 11 carries
Should be prioritized if Jacobs is expected to miss time

Kenneth Gainwell (RB – PIT)

Rostered in 42.3% of leagues
Utilized heavily after Jaylen Warren’s injury, scoring 26 half-PPR points
Contributed mainly through the air, catching seven passes for 81 yards
A potential must-add if Warren is ruled out

Bhayshul Tuten (RB – JAC)

Rostered in 23.7% of leagues
Recorded 74 rushing yards and a touchdown before leaving with an injury
Showed explosive ability, out-performing veteran Travis Etienne
Injury assessment pending; worth adding if not severely limited

Tyrell Shavers (WR – BUF)

Rostered in just 0.1% of leagues
Led the Bills with 90 receiving yards and one touchdown
Remarkably productive for an undrafted free agent but less appealing outside deep leagues

As fantasy managers adjust their line-ups, these pickups can significantly impact performance in Week 12 and beyond. Keep an eye on injury updates and player performances to maximize your roster’s potential.