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Turns out holding onto TreVeyon Henderson and Tetairoa McMillan finally paid off.✊ If they carry me to the playoffs, I’ll love them more than Josina Anderson loves Shedeur Sanders.

Just goes to show you never know who’s gonna get hot and become a league-winner. So today we’re comin’ at you with an against-all-odds Week 12 Waiver Wire newsletter to hopefully find some diamonds in the rough to help you bring home some hardware.

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WAIVER WIRE 🧐

Roster %’s courtesy of ESPN. Bid amounts are generalized suggestions—always take into account your budget total, roster makeup, and typical leaguemate behavior.

Running Back

Bucs RB Sean Tucker (29%) leapfrogged Rachaad White, exploding for 140 total yards, three TDs and 34 fantasy points against the Bills on Sunday. He now averages 95 yards and 1.3 TDs in games where he gets at least 10 carries, per Miguel Chapeton. With Bucky Irving’s status still uncertain, add Tucker to your fantasy squads, even with a tough matchup vs. the Rams on the horizon. Bid 10%.

Commanders RB Chris Rodriguez Jr. (7%) has had either double-digit carries or a TD in each of his last three games, per FantasyPros’ Pat Fitzmaurice. Washington’s backfield has seemingly shifted in his favor, as he hit a season-high 53% backfield carry share on Sunday while Jacory Croskey-Merritt’s fell to 32%, his lowest since Austin Ekeler’s injury, per Fantasy Points’ Ryan Heath. Bid 10%.

Jags RB Bhayshul Tuten (19%) had more carries than Travis Etienne (15 to 12) prior to getting hurt in Week 11. His injury is reportedly minor, so he’s worth adding as a high-end handcuff with potential stand-alone value if you’re in a pinch. Bid 5-10%.

Cardinals RB Bam Knight (39%) remains the de facto RB1 in Arizona with James Conner out, Trey Benson still on IR, and now Emari Demercado nursing an ankle injury. Knight has scored at least 9.4 PPR points in four of six games without Benson, per CBS Sports’ Jamey Eisenberg, and should be considered a FLEX option heading into Week 12 against Jacksonville. Bid 5-10%.

Packers RB Emanuel Wilson (6%) should see a sizeable role is Josh Jacobs (knee) can’t go. Jacobs seemed to have avoided a serious injury, but his status for Week 12 is in serious doubt. In his absence, Wilson looked solid, totalling 13.9 fantasy points on 71% of snaps. Bid 5-10%.

Steelers RB Kenneth Gainwell (42%) also filled in admirably for an injured starter after Jaylen Warren went down with an ankle injury. This is now his 4th game this season where Gainwell has at least 10 total touches, and he scored at least 29.5 PPR points in two of them, per Jamey Eisenberg. If Warren can’t go, Gainwell’s a must-start. Bid 5-10%.

• Other clear handcuffs that might still be available to stash (in order): Tyler Allgeier (34%), Blake Corum (11%), Brian Robinson Jr. (23%), Tank Bigsby (21%), Kyle Monangai (65%), Tyjae Spears (37%), Isaiah Davis (8%), Ollie Gordon II (8%), Devin Singletary (33%), Jaleel McLaughlin (1%), and Devin Neal (1%). Bid 1-5%.