Fantasy football has entered the home stretch of its regular season with just two games remaining before the start of the playoffs. The waiver wire may be paper-thin at this point, but some fantasy managers in must-win situations may be forced to turn to an unlikely hero in Week 13. Here is a closer look at some waiver wire options entering Thanksgiving week.
Chimere Dike, WR, Tennessee Titans
Oct 26, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Tennessee Titans wide receiver Chimere Dike (17) makes a catch during the second quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images
The Tennessee Titans’ offense hasn’t been one many fantasy football managers can rely on in 2025, but Chimere Dike has managed to deliver some serviceable weeks over the past five games in an offense that desperately needs someone to step up and help Cam Ward.
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Dike caught five passes for 44 yards and a score against a stingy Seattle Seahawks defense Sunday and even managed to score a touchdown on special teams with a great return.
This actually marks the second time Dike has scored on special teams over the last three games and has scored a receiving touchdown in two of his last five games.
Starting any Titans’ WR in 2025 is a risky venture, but if you are in desperate need of an option at WR — Dike is certainly worth a look ahead of their matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Mitch Tinsley, WR, Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley (82) catches a pass in the end zone for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 12 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the New England Patriots at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. The Bengals fall to 3-8 with a 26-20 loss at home.
If you caught my bold predictions for Week 12 article, you may have noticed that I went out on a limb and called for Mitch Tinsley to score his second career touchdown without Ja’Marr Chase in the lineup. He delivered by finding pay dirt on one of his two receptions against the New England Patriots.
Chase is expected to return to the starting lineup after serving his one-game suspension, but could be without Tee Higgins this week after suffering a concussion against the Pats on Sunday.
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If Higgins is forced to miss this week, then expect Tinsley to have a second straight contest where he sees an expanded role for the Bengals.
Devin Neal, RB, New Orleans
Nov 23, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Devin Neal (24) jumps over Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford (20) as he carries the ball during the second half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
The New Orleans Saints’ offense is going to experience some inconsistencies over the next few weeks as rookie Tyler Shough continues to find his footing as a starting quarterback in the NFL, but an injury to Alvin Kamara against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday led to Devin Neal seeing a career-high seven carries in Week 12.
What is more encouraging about Neal as a potential plug-and-play option for Week 13 was his usage in the passing game without Kamara in the lineup — which jumped up to five receptions for 43 yards on seven targets this week, which was also a career high.
The Miami Dolphins have seen their fair share of struggles defensively slowing down opposing rushing attacks in 2025, which could give Neal a higher ceiling than many expect if Kamara is forced out of the lineup for Week 13.
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