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Fantasy Football: 12 waiver wire targets for Week 15

Here is our list waiver wire candidates to target in fantasy football this week.

We’ve reached Week 15 of the 2023 NFL season and the playoff races in both conferences are starting to heat up. Meanwhile, in fantasy football, the playoffs have already begun in most leagues.

To help you get a win in Week 15, we’ve put together a list of 12 waiver wire targets to consider this week, with options at running back, wide receiver, tight end and quarterback.

One of the more notable waiver wire candidates of the week is Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White. Starting running back Josh Jacobs suffered a quad injury on Sunday, putting his availability for a Thursday Night Football showdown with the Los Angeles Chargers in doubt.

If Jacobs is not cleared to play against the Chargers on Thursday, White could be a sneaky play this week.

Each player’s rostered percentage in ESPN fantasy football leagues is listed in parentheses. Let’s get to the list!

Fantasy football waiver wire: Week 15 free-agent forecast

Check out the top waiver wire targets for Week 15.

Only two more games Monday night stand before the start of the playoffs in the majority of fantasy football leagues, and the waiver wire will be a busy marketplace entering Week 15.

There were a multitude of injuries to the running back position to keep an eye on moving forward. Players such as Josh Jacobs, Alexander Mattison, Brian Robinson Jr. and Isiah Pacheco — to name a few — all have injury question marks.

The bye weeks also are finally over, so it will be just good old-fashioned fantasy football. With trade deadlines concluded in the majority of leagues as well, the waiver wire becomes the most vital tool for fantasy managers over the three weeks.

We’re also getting to the point of the season in which stashing FAAB isn’t as crucial. Don’t be afraid to spend a bit more on a player who might give your team an edge down the stretch.

We’ll be taking a look at the top available players rostered in Yahoo leagues, using the 75% rostered mark as the threshold. If you have any questions about prioritizing a certain player over another, don’t be afraid to hit me up on X, formerly Twitter, (@KevinHickey11). Your questions and comments are always welcome!

We also will be taking a look at some deeper players to stash and the top streaming options for the upcoming week.

Fantasy football waiver wire recommendations refer to 12-team league formats, unless specifically stated.

Check back for any updates throughout Monday and Tuesday as more injury news becomes available.

Raiders RB Zamir White could be a star of the preseason

The Raiders will kick off the preseason on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers. While it’s not yet known how much the starters will play in that game, one player that we can expect to see is second-year RB Zamir White.

White had a strong preseason performance last year but didn’t have much of a role in the offense once the regular season kicked off. That likely won’t be the case again in 2023.

In a recent article by Bleacher Report, they named six players who should star in the preseason. That list included White, who will get plenty of opportunities during the preseason with Jacobs still not in camp. Here is a snippet of why the site believes White could have a monster preseason with the Raiders this year:

The Raiders will likely put White to the test in the preseason to see if he’s a viable fill-in for Jacobs. If they’re not impressed, the front office could dip into the free-agent market to sign Kareem Hunt, Leonard Fournette or Ezekiel Elliott for veteran insurance.

The Raiders aren’t afraid to give their top running back extensive work in the preseason. We saw that last year when Jacobs got a bunch of touches in the Hall of Fame game last year. Don’t expect anything different as the Raiders try to find out if White can be a lead back in case Jacobs doesn’t return for Week 1.

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Raiders RB Zamir White looks ‘more decisive’ as a runner during training camp

With Josh Jacobs still holding out, the Raiders have turned to second-year RB Zamir White to be their lead back. And so far, the results have been very positive.

After not getting a ton of work as a rookie, White appears to have made a big leap in Year 2. He looks more confident than ever as he could be in for a much bigger role during the 2023 season.

In a recent article by Tashan Reed of The Athletic, he wrote about the growth of White during this training camp. Not only is he improving as a blocker and as a receiver, but his overall running ability has significantly improved. Here is a snippet of what Reed had to say about the second-year back from Georgia:

White is still a work in progress as a receiver, but he’s improved as a pass blocker and looks to be far more decisive as a ball carrier. The timing of his growth is prescient considering Jacobs’ ongoing absence as he refuses to sign the franchise tag. Since OTAs, White has been operating as the lead back in the offense. The Raiders want Jacobs back as soon as possible, but they believe White is capable of filling that role if need be.

With each day that goes by, it becomes more likely that White could be the team’s starting running back for Week 1. And even if Jacobs does return sometime this month, it’s fair to expect the Raiders to give White some work as a complementary player this year.

White is going to have a role in this offense. But just how that role is will depend on if and when Jacobs returns to the field.

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Raiders RB Zamir White took most of the carries with first-team offense

Raiders RB Zamir White took most of the carries with first-team offense during Tuesday’s practice

The Raiders will have to get used to playing without Josh Jacobs for a while. The NFL’s leading rusher has yet to sign his franchise tag and won’t be appearing at practice until he does. How long will that last? No one seems to know for sure.

In the meantime, second-year running back Zamir White is getting an extended look as the RB1 for the Raiders. And according to Vic Tafur of The Athletic, White saw most of the action at running back with the first team during Tuesday’s practice:

With Josh Jacobs still away from the team, Zamir White and Abdullah split time as the starting running back. White took most of the carries and Abdullah was called upon more in pass-catching situations.

The Raiders are expected to take a by-committee approach to the position as long as Jacobs remains unsigned, but, ideally, White will be able to separate himself.

If Jacobs’ holdout continues into the regular season, the Raiders are expected to use a running back-by-committee approach. But the hope is that White can be the lead back and handle most of the responsibilities of the RB1.

White didn’t see much action as a rookie, totaling just 17 touches in 2022. However, the Raiders are excited about his potential and believe that a second-year breakout season could be coming. Look for White to see a lot of action in the preseason as the Raiders try to figure out how to be productive and efficient on offense without Jacobs.

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Raiders RB Zamir White could have a much bigger role in 2023

Could Raiders RB Zamir White be primed for a breakout season?

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The Raiders are expecting several members of their 2022 draft class to have bigger roles in Year 2. Dylan Parham is expected to be a starter at left guard and Neil Ferrell Jr. could be the team’s starting nose tackle.

But the one player that could see a significantly bigger role in 2023 is RB Zamir White, who is expected to be the clear-cut No. 2 RB behind Josh Jacobs this season.

In a recent article by Kristopher Knox of Bleacher Report, he took a look at some of the top backup running backs in the NFL and the ones you should keep an eye out for in your fantasy football leagues.

That list includes White, who appears to be ready for a breakout season. Here is what Knox had to say about the former Georgia star:

When it comes to proven production, Zamir White of the Las Vegas Raiders provides little. The 2022 fourth-round pick didn’t see much playing time as a rookie, tallying just 17 touches and 70 yards.

However, White must be on the radar of any manager who drafts reigning rushing champ Josh Jacobs, the 10th-ranked PPR player in the consensus rankings.

The biggest reason for this is that there’s no guarantee that Jacobs is even available to start the season.

As Knox mentioned, there is a chance that Jacobs decides to hold out into the season and that means White would be the team’s starting running back in Week 1. The good news is that he appears ready to get more work this year after cutting weight this offseason.

Even if Jacobs is on the field and ready for Week 1, look for White to see more work this year. His size and speed will be tough to keep off the field and the Raiders need to do a better job of limiting the touches for Jacobs. Expect White to have a decent-sized role in the offense this season regardless of the status of Josh Jacobs.

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Raiders RB Zamir White could see expanded role during 2023 season

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The Raiders didn’t pick until late on Day 2 in the 2022 NFL Draft, but they are expecting to get a lot out of their Year 2 rookies. Dylan Parham is expected to start at guard and the Raiders are hopeful that Zamir White will have a much bigger role in 2023.

White has been the subject of a lot of offseason buzz, especially given the contract situation of Josh Jacobs. But the belief is that White is ready to have a breakout season this year.

In a recent article by Tashan Reed of The Athletic, he wrote about White’s development heading into Year 2 and why he believes he could see an increased role in the offense this season. Here is a snippet of his thoughts on the former running back from Georgia:

White has displayed growth in his knowledge of the system, pass protection ability, overall awareness and ball carrier vision. Jacobs didn’t participate in the offseason program and has yet to sign his franchise tag. He and the Raiders have until July 17 to agree on a multiyear extension. Even if a resolution is reached, though, the Raiders may call on White to balance out the workload a bit more in 2023.

White dropped weight this offseason to be even more explosive and that is exactly what the Raiders need to pair with Jacobs. As Reed mentioned, the Raiders should be open to the idea of playing White more to give Jacobs a rest during games.

If White can make the Year 2 leap that everyone is expecting, the Raiders could have one of the best backfields in the league again this season. All of the hype is trending in the right direction. Now, it just needs to translate to the field.

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Raiders have one of best running back rooms in NFL

Do the #Raiders have the best running back room in the NFL?

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The Raiders had one of the most productive rushing attacks in the league last season as Josh Jacobs led the NFL in rushing yards and yards from scrimmage. He was a dominant running back who totaled over 2,000 yards from scrimmage in his fourth year in the league.

However, the Raiders didn’t get enough out of the rest of their running back stable. Zamir White, Ameer Abdullah, and Brandin Bolden combined for just 156 rushing yards on the season and because no one was able to step up and be the No. 2 back, it forced Jacobs to stay on the field a ton.

So where would you rank the running back room for the Raiders going into the 2023 season? Still very high despite a proven No. 2 back.

In a recent article by Pro Football Focus, the site ranked all 32 running back rooms entering 2023. The Raiders came in at No. 7 because of Jacobs. Here is what they had to say about the group:

The Raiders running back unit was essentially just Josh Jacobs a year ago, accounting for 339 of the team’s 377 rushing attempts by running backs. Luckily for the team, Jacobs had the best year of his career, leading the NFL in rushing yards and leading all running backs with a 91.9 PFF grade. Jacobs forced 90 missed tackles on rushing attempts, seven more than any other running back.

While Jacobs is expected to be back in 2023 on either the franchise tag or on a new deal, don’t be surprised if the Raiders try to get him some more rest this season. Jacobs had a career-high of 393 touches in 2022 and the team can’t afford to put that many miles on his body again this year.

Instead, look for 2022 fourth-round pick Zamir White to see a big increase in workload this season. White has dropped weight this offseason to get even more explosive. He’ll still need to prove that he can be functional as a pass blocker, but his home-run speed should allow him to get more opportunities this season.

If White can make a big leap in 2023, the Raiders might have the best running back room in the league. But even in its current state, it’s still one of the top units in the league because of Jacobs.

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Raiders RB Zamir White drops weight, adds speed ahead of Year 2

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One of the “hot” names at this time last summer was rookie RB Zamir White after the Raiders spent a fourth-round pick on him during the 2022 NFL Draft. After declining the fifth-year option for Josh Jacobs, there was some belief that White could play a big role in the offense right away.

Instead, White had just 17 total touches during his rookie season and was never a factor at all for the Raiders. But entering Year 2, the Raiders need White to become the clear-cut RB2 behind Jacobs.

In a recent article by Levi Edwards of Raiders.com, he wrote about some of his biggest takeaways from OTAs this week. One of which was that a lot of the second-year players appear to be in fantastic shape heading into the year, including White.

Here is a snippet of what Edwards had to say about the second-year back from Georgia:

“White appears to have slimmed down this offseason, with an increase in speed and quickness from this time last season.”

Coming out of college, White measured in at 6’0 and 214 pounds while running a 4.40 40-yard dash. He was already pretty explosive for his size, but the fact that he is even quicker now should be a terrifying thought for defenses.

Jacobs is still going to be the lead back for the Raiders during the 2023 season. But it wouldn’t be a surprise to see White get more work as the Raiders try to find ways to get him on the field as they try to keep Jacobs fresh for late in the season. White has a real chance to have a much bigger role during his sophomore year in the NFL.

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What condition the position is in: Assessing Raiders level of need at RB ahead of free agency

Assessing Raiders level of need at RB as free agency approaches

We take a look at the running back position for the Raiders ahead of free agency to give it a condition of either Strong, Stable, Unstable, Serious, or Critical.

Returning starter: None

Depth: Zamir White, Brittain Brown, Brandon Bolden, Austin Walter, Sincere McCormick

Free agents: Josh Jacobs, Jakob Johnson, Ameer Abdullah

Jacobs had an elite season in his last year of his rookie contract. And Jakob Johnson did some fine blocking work for him. After that, the Raiders got very little. Even with two running backs from the 2022 draft on the team in White and Brown.

Condition: Unstable

Why: Unless the Raiders re-sign Jacobs and/or Johnson, they are gone. Another option the Raiders need to consider is slapping the franchise tag on Jacobs. Either to keep him or trade him. Rather than just letting him leave in free agency.

White and Brown were drafted to be potential replacements for Jacobs if/when he left. But neither showed enough to say they are ready to take over the job. So, if they lose Jacobs, they’ll be back in the market for a running back.

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