If Week 10 taught us anything, it’s that opportunity swings fast. Indy and Atlanta turned Berlin into a track meet, Houston authored a 19-point fourth-quarter comeback, and injuries reshuffled depth charts across the league. That volatility is exactly where savvy managers win Week 11—by scooping emerging roles before the rest of your league notices and cutting the dead weight. Let’s dive into the best waiver adds (with FAAB guidance), a set of deeper stashes, and a few cut candidates you can move on from with confidence. Reuters+1
How to use this list
- FAAB ranges assume a 12-team PPR redraft. Adjust up if your league is RB/WR-needy or stingier on waivers.
Top Waiver Adds for Week 11
Trey Benson (RB, ARI) — Priority stash if you can wait
FAAB: 10–18% (more if you’re RB-needy)
Benson hit injured reserve on Oct. 1 with a meniscus scope (4–6 week timeline). He was first eligible in Week 10; the team has maintained he could return this season. If you have an IR spot or a deep bench, stash now before practice reports swing sentiment. With James Conner already out for the year, Benson’s late-season runway is real. NFL.com+2Reuters+2
Emari Demercado (RB, ARI) — Usable right now
FAAB: 8–15%
Demercado continues to pop for explosive plays (including a long run in recent weeks) and has held steady as a core part of the rotation while the Cardinals juggle injuries. With Benson still working back and Michael Carter bouncing on/off the 53, Demercado is the most bankable Arizona back for Week 11 usage. Arizona Cardinals+1
Parker Washington (WR, JAX) — Every-down look while Jags are shorthanded
FAAB: 8–12%
Washington delivered a punt-return TD and a receiving TD in Week 10 and continues to be highlighted by the team’s own breakdowns. With Travis Hunter undergoing knee surgery (out until 2026) and Brian Thomas Jr. sidelined, Washington’s short-area game should stay busy in PPR. Volume + return equity is a rare combo. Jacksonville Jaguars+3Jacksonville Jaguars+3Reuters+3
Alec Pierce (WR, IND) — Perimeter spike-week flex
FAAB: 6–10%
Pierce posted a 37-yard score in Week 10 and, more importantly, pushed into a near every-down role (mid-90s snap share). He’s the designated shot-play receiver in an offense that just asked Daniel Jones to go deep off play action at a high rate. Boom/bust, but the role is locked in. ESPN.com+1
Tez Johnson (WR, TB) — Red-zone gadget turned real role
FAAB: 6–10%
Johnson has forced his way into the plan, catching two touchdowns in Week 10. With the Bucs managing injuries to Mike Evans/Chris Godwin, Johnson’s speed package has become a weekly script item, and league sites are now pushing him as a Week 11 pick-up. CBS Sports+2NFL.com+2
Christian Watson (WR, GB) — Betting on air yards & snaps
FAAB: 5–8%
Watson led Packers WRs in snaps (mid-50s) on Monday night and paced the team in receiving yards in a defensive slugfest. As Green Bay filters targets among a banged-up WR room, Watson’s downfield role still carries weekly WR3/FLEX upside. Acme Packing Company+2Packers+2
Deeper Adds
- Tyler Allgeier (RB, ATL) — Scored two TDs in Week 10; still the short-yardage/goal-line hammer behind Bijan. Priority insurance with standalone red-zone value. ESPN.com
- Chris Rodriguez (RB, WAS) — Coming off a season-high workload and red-zone usage; drew the first carry in Week 10. If Washington leans run, he’s the grinder to stash. SB Nation+1
- Tyjae Spears (RB, TEN) — Role has grown since returning; logged a career-long 41-yard run and found the end zone recently. Passing-down usage buoys floor. Tennessee Titans+1
- Jayden Reed (WR, GB) — Long-term stash only. Recovering from clavicle + foot surgeries; if your league allows IR and you can wait, the late-season payoff could be real. Reuters
- Adonai (Adonis) Mitchell (WR, NYJ) — Fresh start in New York; beat writers/teammates have raved about his practice impact and the Jets swung a notable trade to get him. Deep-league upside stash. New York Jets
- Luther Burden (WR, CHI) — Rookie usage creeping up; snap counts confirm he’s carving out a role in Chicago’s rotation. Worth a look in 14-teamers. NFL.com+1
- Dalton Schultz (TE, HOU) — 7-11-53-1 last week; still a top red-zone option for Houston. Low-end TE1 while the Texans’ WR room shuffles. CBS Sports+1
- Juwan Johnson (TE, NO) — Went 4-92-1 in Week 10 and has quietly stacked volume in 2025. Streaming arrow up. Reuters
- Theo Johnson (TE, NYG) — 7-for-75 in Week 10; athletic rookie TE flashing chemistry with Jaxson Dart. TD-streamer with usage. FantasyPros+1
Cut Candidates to Free Up a Roster Spot
Bam “Zonovan” Knight (RB, ARI)
Knight’s been volume-adjacent but inefficient (48 carries for 157 yards; 3.3 YPC) and now sits in a three-back mix with Demercado and Michael Carter, with Benson looming. In shallow formats, it’s tough to justify the hold. ESPN.com+1
Nick Chubb (RB, HOU)
This is format-dependent, but in 10-team redraft he’s a cuttable floor play. Through nine games: 96-402-2 on the ground (4.2 YPC) with minimal receiving juice, and Houston has rotated personnel as they’ve gotten healthier. You can chase more upside on waivers. NFL.com
Darnell Mooney (WR, ATL)
The snaps are there, the results are not. Catch rate under 40% on the year with empty air yards, and Week 10 featured one catch on eight targets. In most formats, you’re better off cycling a hot hand. RotoWire+1
Matthew Golden (WR, GB)
Rookie first-rounder missed MNF with a shoulder injury; with Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, and others commanding snaps, Golden’s near-term path to targets is murky. In redraft, it’s fine to reallocate the bench spot. Acme Packing Company
Quick Team/Role Notes You Can Trust
- Arizona backfield: Benson on IR but eligible to return; Demercado ascending; Michael Carter toggling on/off the roster. James Conner done for the season. NFL.com+2Arizona Cardinals+2
- Jacksonville WRs: Parker Washington’s role expanded with Travis Hunter out for the season and Brian Thomas Jr. sidelined. Reuters
- Green Bay WRs: Watson led WR snaps in Week 10; the rotation tightens once Jayden Reed and Matthew Golden are healthy, but that’s not this week. Acme Packing Company+2Reuters+2
- Tampa Bay WRs: Tez Johnson’s two-TD Week 10 wasn’t a fluke usage-wise—the team is leaning into the rookie package with the vets banged up. CBS Sports+1
FAAB Cheat Sheet (12-team PPR)
- Trey Benson 10–18%
- Emari Demercado 8–15%
- Parker Washington 8–12%
- Alec Pierce 6–10%
- Tez Johnson 6–10%
- Christian Watson 5–8%
- Deep stashes 1–4% (or $0 bids where allowed)
Closing Thoughts
Championship rosters are built in the margins—by grabbing roles a week early and cutting the names that no longer carry weekly utility. For Week 11, that means stashing Trey Benson before he’s activated, deploying Emari Demercado and Parker Washington while their usage crests, and letting go of inefficient or injured depth pieces like Bam Knight, Nick Chubb (shallow leagues), Darnell Mooney, and Matthew Golden. Set the tone now, and force your league to play catch-up in December.
Citations & Sources
Key game recaps, snap counts, injuries, and team depth charts referenced above: Colts–Falcons Week 10 (ESPN/Reuters), Texans–Jaguars comeback (Houston Chronicle/Jaguars.com), Cardinals RB updates (NFL.com/AZCardinals/ESPN), Jaguars WR updates (Reuters/Jaguars.com/Big Cat Country), Packers usage (Packers.com/Acme Packing/ SI / PFF), Buccaneers rookie Tez Johnson (CBS Sports/NFL.com/Buccaneers.com), Washington RB notes (SB Nation/Commanders.com), Titans RB Tyjae Spears (Titans.com/NFL.com), Saints TE Juwan Johnson (Reuters), Giants TE Theo Johnson (FantasyPros). FantasyPros+20ESPN.com+20Reuters+20