Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups & FAAB Advice: Running Backs (Week 15)

Check out our top waiver wire targets for Week 15 of the 2022 fantasy football season. And here’s all of our Week 15 waiver wire advice.

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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups & FAAB Advice: Running Backs (Week 15)

Gus Edwards (BAL): 49% rostered

• Next opponents: @CLE, ATL, PIT
• True value: $12
• Desperate need: $19
• Budget-minded: $5

Analysis: The Ravens might have prevailed over their hated rivals from Pittsburgh on Sunday, but they also lost backup QB Tyler Huntley to an injury. Baltimore is already a run-heavy offense under OC Greg Roman, but now the Ravens might lean into that strategy even more with J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards healthy and back in the fold. Edwards toted the rock 13 times for 66 yards in Week 14 – about even with the more productive Dobbins’ 15 carries. The Gus Bus has the ability to outperform Dobbins in a given week, so he is a worthy addition for the fantasy playoffs.

Jordan Mason (SF): 13% rostered

• Next opponents: @SEA, WAS, @LV
• True value: $10
• Desperate need: $17
• Budget-minded: $4

Analysis: Everyone loves Christian McCaffrey, but don’t overlook their rookie special teams ace, Jordan Mason, as the change-of-pace hammer in this 49ers offense. Mason averaged more than 5.0 yards per carry in a tough matchup with the Buccaneers on Sunday, with 56 yards on the ground. Elijah Mitchell is still due to miss some more time with his MCL strain, and Deebo Samuel injured his ankle on Sunday, leaving more meat on the bone for the Georgia Tech product going into a sparkling matchup with the Seahawks in Week 15.

Kyren Williams (LAR): 36% rostered

• Next opponents: @GB, DEN, @LAC
• True value: $6
• Desperate need: $11
• Budget-minded: $2

Analysis: The Rams are still a mess despite their miraculous comeback win over the Raiders on Thursday. Cam Akers appears to be the preferred option on early downs for head coach Sean McVay, with Williams, the rookie from Notre Dame, seizing the third down and receiving work. Akers is not on steady ground as a reliable starter just yet, heading into a date with the RB-generous Packers. I’m gambling on the receiving upside and an effort to get the rookie more exposure while wrapping up a disastrous post-championship season.

Damien Harris (NE): 50% rostered

• Next opponents: @LV, CIN, MIA
• True value: $6
• Desperate need: $11
• Budget-minded: $2

Analysis: The love going to Rhamondre Stevenson this season is well-earned, but the inability of Damien Harris to stay healthy has contributed to those opportunities. Harris is more than capable of piling up yards and scoring touchdowns while complementing Stevenson’s role in the New England offense. Mac Jones has been lost this season without a steady running game or a competent offensive coordinator. Harris should be back for a wonderful matchup versus the Raiders and for decent matchups against the Bengals and Dolphins to wrap up the fantasy season.