Advanced Fantasy Football Tools & Analytics

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Scanner

Scan every league instantly — find waiver edges before your league does.

Stop tab-hopping. Start finding hidden upgrades.

The StatChasers WaiverWire Wizard scans all your Sleeper redraft leagues to uncover free agent upgrades, IR optimizations, and rest-of-season (ROS) edges — from one dashboard.

✕ No manual league checks. ✕ No missed waiver pickups.
Launch Scanner See How It Works

Sleeper username only • Instant scan across leagues • Streamers / IR / ROS modes

Roster % scan Projected points streamers IR check ROS upgrades

Most Managers Run Waivers the Hard Way

Waiver wire isn’t about “finding names.” It’s about knowing what’s available, where — and acting faster than your league. WaiverWire Wizard turns the weekly scramble into a repeatable process across every Sleeper redraft league you manage.

Common Trap

Manual League Scanning

Opening league after league to check availability is slow — and edges disappear while you’re clicking around.

  • League-by-league free agent checks
  • Repeated filters and searches
  • Missed adds while you’re scanning
Noise

Generic Waiver Advice

Waiver articles don’t know who’s actually available in your leagues — or what your roster needs.

  • Doesn’t reflect your league availability
  • Ignores roster construction and scoring
  • Creates “same list” bidding wars
The Fix

Reactive Instead of Proactive

Most managers only react after a breakout or injury. The edge comes from running a weekly system.

  • Spot high-rostered players unclaimed
  • Stream by projections (not vibes)
  • Optimize IR + hunt ROS upgrades
The advantage isn’t better opinions — it’s better visibility across every league you manage.

Run Your Weekly Waiver Process in Minutes

One username. Five scan modes. Full visibility across every Sleeper redraft league you manage. Turn waiver chaos into a repeatable system.

01

Connect Once

Enter your Sleeper username and instantly pull every active redraft league. No manual league entry. No tab switching.

02

Choose Your Objective

Pick the scan mode that fits your situation — streaming, IR cleanup, availability check, or rest-of-season upgrade hunting.

03

Scan Across All Leagues

The Wizard checks availability, projections, roster status, and upgrade thresholds across every league simultaneously.

04

Execute With Confidence

Know exactly where players are available, where IR spots can be freed, and which waiver moves create real projected gains.

Waiver wire becomes a system — not a scramble.

Five Powerful Scan Modes

Choose the scan that matches your situation — from quick streamer pickups to full rest-of-season upgrade hunting across every Sleeper redraft league you manage.

Most Used

Roster % Scan

Find high-ownership free agents sitting unclaimed in your leagues. Perfect for spotting players other managers are scooping up elsewhere.

  • Identify widely rostered sleepers
  • Spot league-specific inefficiencies
  • Filter by position and roster range
Fast Lookup

Player Name Scan

Hear a name on a podcast or see a breakout game? Search once and instantly see where they’re available across your leagues.

  • Instant availability check
  • Works across all active leagues
  • Great for stash candidates
Streaming

Projected Points Scan

Surface the highest projected free agents for the current week. Ideal for streaming, bye-week fill-ins, and injury replacements.

  • Weekly projection-based adds
  • Auto-detects current NFL week
  • Position filters included
Roster Cleanup

IR Check Scan

Scan your rosters for players marked OUT who can be moved to IR. Free up roster spots without dropping value.

  • Find IR-eligible players instantly
  • Unlock free roster spots
  • Prevents accidental value drops
Most Powerful

ROS Upgrade Scan

Compare rest-of-season projections to uncover true upgrade opportunities — the mode that turns waiver moves from reactive pickups into proactive roster upgrading.

  • Highlights projected point gains
  • Adjust minimum upgrade threshold
  • Protect key handcuffs/keepers
Tip: Start with Roster % to uncover hidden availability, then use Projected Points for weekly streams and ROS Upgrade to make moves that actually change your season.

Waiver Wire Scanner vs Manual Checking

If you manage multiple Sleeper leagues, manual waiver checking isn’t strategy — it’s repetition. WaiverWire Wizard turns waiver decisions into a fast, repeatable scan so you can spot upgrades before your league mates do.

Feature Waiver Wire Scanner WaiverWire Wizard Manual Checking League-by-league
Cross-League Scan All leagues at once One by one
IR Eligibility Detection Instant scan Manual review
Rest-of-Season Upgrade Detection Projection-based Hard to quantify
Player Name Availability Search Global lookup League-by-league
Time Required ~30 seconds 15+ minutes
Missed Opportunity Risk Low High
The edge isn’t more research — it’s faster clarity across every league you manage.

Waiver Wire Scanner FAQ

Quick answers about fantasy football waiver wire strategy, scanning Sleeper leagues, streaming pickups, IR optimization, and rest-of-season upgrades.

How does the fantasy football waiver wire scanner work?
The WaiverWire Wizard connects to your Sleeper fantasy football leagues using your username and scans all active redraft leagues at once. It identifies availability gaps, high-rostered free agents, IR-eligible players, weekly streaming options, and rest-of-season projection upgrades across every league simultaneously.
Can I use this tool for streaming quarterbacks, tight ends, or defenses?
Yes. The Projected Points Scan is ideal for streaming positions like QB, TE, or DST. If you need a bye-week replacement for Josh Allen or a high-upside streamer like Brock Purdy, the scanner surfaces the highest projected available options in your leagues instantly.
Does the waiver wire scanner work for multiple Sleeper leagues?
Yes — it’s built specifically for managers running multiple Sleeper redraft leagues. Instead of checking waivers league-by-league, you can scan every active league in a single pass, turning a 15+ minute manual process into a fast repeatable workflow.
How does the Rest-of-Season (ROS) Upgrade Scan work?
The ROS Upgrade Scan compares rest-of-season fantasy projections to uncover waiver adds that create real projected gains. For example, if a free agent projects similarly to players like Tony Pollard or Breece Hall, the tool flags that upgrade opportunity automatically (based on your chosen thresholds and filters).
Can this tool help me optimize IR spots in fantasy football?
Yes. The IR Check Scan identifies players marked OUT who can be moved to IR, freeing up roster spots without dropping value. This is especially useful during injury-heavy weeks when roster flexibility matters most.
Is WaiverWire Wizard better than waiver articles or rankings?
Waiver articles and rankings are general. WaiverWire Wizard is league-specific. Instead of reading a list and manually searching each league, the scanner shows where players are actually available and helps you act faster. For league rules and roster mechanics, see the Sleeper Support Center.
Where do projections come from for the Projected Points Scan?
Weekly projected points are pulled from data available through Sleeper and displayed alongside availability. For additional projection context, compare with industry sources like FantasyPros projections.
Is WaiverWire Wizard free? Do I need to connect my Sleeper account?
You only need a Sleeper username (no password) to scan your leagues. Access and pricing may vary by season. You can explore more StatChasers tools on the StatChasers Tools page.

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