What is a waiver in fantasy football?

A waiver in fantasy football refers to the process in which a team manager can claim a player who is not currently on any other team's roster. When a player is picked up off waivers, they are typically placed on the manager's team's bench until a decision is made to start them in a lineup.

The waiver system in fantasy football is designed to prevent teams from hoarding all of the top players in the league and also gives all teams an equal opportunity to acquire new players. Waiver priority is usually determined by the reverse order of the standings, with the team that is in last place having the highest waiver priority.

There are different waiver systems in fantasy football, including the "continual rolling list" system where the waiver order changes after each successful claim, and the "Free Agents Acquisition Budget (FAAB)" system where managers bid on players with a limited budget.

Injuries, underperforming players or bye weeks can lead fantasy football managers to make waiver claims in order to improve their team. Overall, waivers are an important aspect of fantasy football that can impact the outcome of matchups and ultimately determine a team's success in the league.