Ahead of each Premier League gameweek, I'll take a look at sub-50 percent rostered players on Fantrax and Sleeper whose situations may have changed or improved, and assess whether or not they are worth a pickup in season-long leagues.
Fantrax & Sleeper Waiver Wire Pickups for Gameweek 13
Gameweek 13 brings another crucial round of fantasy decisions, and the waiver wire is loaded with potential difference-makers across both Fantrax and Sleeper. Whether you're dealing with injuries, rotation risks or simply looking to get ahead of your league mates, identifying the right pickups now can provide a major edge.
Below are the top waiver wire targets to consider for GW13, based on form, opportunity and upcoming fixtures.
For more help setting your lineup, check out our Fantrax & Sleeper rankings, cheat sheets, and predicted lineups before the weekend matches.
GOALKEEPER
Bart Verbruggen (15% Fantrax, 28% Sleeper)
Verbruggen has scored double-digit fantasy points in three straight matches including Saturday's 11.25 during a 2-1 win over Brentford. The keeper heads into a good part of the schedule, as Brighton face Nottingham Forest, Aston Villa and West Ham in their next three before a Dec. 13 clash against struggling Liverpool.
DEFENDERS
Nicolo Savona (3% Fantrax, 0% Sleeper)
Savona has flashed attacking upside in the past, but he had his best performance since joining Forest at the weekend, as he scored a goal en route to 22.5 points. Savona has made four straight starts at right-back in the Premier League while Oleksandr Zinchenko has been out, totaling two shots, nine crosses and two chances created while also chipping in with his defensive duties. Forest are rounding into better form and don't face a big-six side over the next three gameweeks.
Use our Fixture Difficulty Ranker to spot easy or tough schedules for the rest of the season
Cristhian Mosquera (36% Fantrax, 11% Sleeper) or Piero Hincapie (22% Fantrax, 40% Sleeper)
Gabriel is set to miss the next month meaning one of Mosquera or Hincapie two should be the primary fill-in at center-back alongside William Saliba. Neither offer a ton of attacking upside, but Arsenal have allowed a league-best six goals through their first 12 matches meaning a clean sheet is regularly in play. Hincapie started against Tottenham in Gabriel's first absence but scored just 3.5 points in 87 minutes before Mosquera subbed on.
MIDFIELDERS
Lewis Cook (13% Fantrax, 20% Sleeper)
Cook drew his first start of the season in Gameweek 12 after missing time with both a shoulder and knee injury early in the campaign. Typically a midfielder, Cook pulled a shift at right-back (and some center-back) Saturday and the results were excellent, as he scored 19 fantasy points without a goal involvement after sending in six crosses and creating five chances having split sets with Marcus Tavernier and Alex Scott. A regular starter when fit last season, Cook could see an offensive boost if he lines up in a wide role moving forward, though he won't be eligible for clean sheet bonus points.
Sander Berge (3% Fantrax, 1% Sleeper)
Berge isn't going to show the highest attacking ceiling from midfield given his deep-lying role in Fulham's 4-2-3-1 formation. That said, the midfielder has totaled 28 points in his last three matches and is active on both sides of the ball with six tackles and six chances created over that stretch. Now may not be the best time to add Berge with matches against Tottenham and Manchester City next, but Fulham have a solid run of fixtures heading into the New Year with Burnley, Nottingham Forest and West Ham in succession.
FORWARDS
Lukas Nmecha (10% Fantrax, 3% Sleeper)
Nmecha has started and scored in two straight matches for a Leeds side that continue to produce fantasy relevant options despite being in the relegation zone. Nmecha should continue to run out as the No. 9 for Leeds ahead of Dominic Calvert-Lewin given the goals he's scored. On the downside, they take on Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool in their next three. While not an ideal setup, Nmecha at least deserves to be rostered by more.
Callum Wilson (25% Fantrax, 7% Sleeper)
It's back to the well with Wilson, as he wasn't added nearly enough during the international break, boosting just five percent rostership. The forward made my last article look good by netting a brace and scoring 22 points during the 2-2 draw with Bournemouth as he continues to start for a West Ham side who need his goals. He's in form and firing and that's enough reason to get him on your roster if he's still available even if he can't crack your fantasy XI.
