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What is Waiver wire in fantasy football?

The waiver wire is the pool of unrostered players every team can claim, usually in a set priority order after games finish.

How it works in your league

Most leagues lock claims for a day or two after games so the fastest clicker does not win every breakout. Claims process on a set morning, so the useful time to plan is Tuesday through Saturday — which is exactly the window our rising and dropping boards cover.

Related terms

  • FAAB FAAB is free agent acquisition budget: a fixed pot of fake money you bid against your league to win waiver claims.
  • Streaming Streaming is picking up a different quarterback, tight end, kicker or defense each week purely for the matchup.

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