Fantasy Football Waiver Wire 2013: Top 10 Week 14 pickups

Dec 1, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) reacts after making a reception during the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium. The Patriots defeated the Texans 34-31. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

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Dec 1, 2013; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) makes a catch against the St. Louis Rams in the third quarter at Candlestick Park. The 49ers defeated the Rams 23-13. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Michael Crabtree-San Francisco 49ers (17.6%)

The pickup with the most upside available in most leagues is definitely Michael Crabtree. In his first game back, he played on less than 50% of the 49ers snaps and showed some signs of rust after spending the first part of the season on the PUP list.

He was targeted four times and hauled in two receptions taking one for 60 yards and totaling 68 yards on the day. If you have held onto Crabtree, your patience seems about to be rewarded. If you can get Crabtree, he could be a difference-maker in the playoffs. He and Colin Kaepernick have a great on-field rapport and should be able to put up some serious numbers in the next few weeks as they face Seattle (not a bad matchup anymore), Tampa, and Arizona.

Last week he was #2 on this list, but takes over the top spot this week based on his difference-making potential. There is definitely still risk involved with Crabtree, but his upside is enormous enough that he’s worth whatever waiver posturing necessary to add him to your team.

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