Ahead of each Premier League gameweek, we identify Fantrax and Sleeper waiver wire pickups rostered in under 50 percent of leagues whose roles, form, or fixtures have recently improved. These are players worth targeting in season-long formats, particularly during congested fixture periods.
Fantrax & Sleeper Waiver Wire Pickups for Premier League GW19
Gameweek 19 delivers another busy stretch of Premier League action, and fantasy managers on Fantrax and Sleeper have several high-upside waiver wire pickups to exploit. The holiday fixture congestion is always a question and with injuries piling up, the waiver needs to be utilized by all.
Below are the top Fantrax and Sleeper waiver wire pickups for Gameweek 19, highlighted for form, role security and short-term fixtures.
For more help setting your lineup, check out our Fantrax and Sleeper GW19 rankings, GW19 cheat sheets, and GW19 predicted lineups before the weekend matches.
Goalkeeper Waiver Wire Pickups – Fantrax & Sleeper GW19
Aaron Ramsdale, Newcastle (14% Fantrax, 22% Sleeper)
Nick Pope could be back in the XI for this match after serving as the backup at the weekend, but if not, Ramsdale is the streaming pick of the gameweek against relegation-threatened Burnley. Fortunately, this match is Tuesday, and you'll know in the first game if Ramsdale is starting or not. If Pope starts, Nottingham Forest's John (2% Fantrax, 3% Sleeper) is a viable option at home against low-scoring Everton.
Defender Waiver Wire Picks - Fantrax & Sleeper GW19
Luke Shaw, Manchester United (18% Fantrax, 21% Sleeper)
Shaw is a consistent starter for United, albeit one who doesn't typically have a ton of upside. Still, he scored 14.75 points during Friday's 1-0 win over Newcastle with the clean sheet bonus points doing a lot of the heavy lifting. In Gameweek 19, it'll be the clean sheet upside that makes Shaw appealing again as United get the best matchup in the league, a home clash against Wolves.
Use our Fixture Difficulty Ranker to spot easy or tough schedules for the rest of the season
Kevin Danso, Tottenham (4% Fantrax, 6% Sleeper)
Defender is becoming increasingly boring on the waiver wire as most of the upside options are rightfully on rosters leaving center-backs as the only real sub-50-percent players. Enter Danso who put up 14.25 points during the 1-0 win over Crystal Palace at the weekend and could continue to be in the starting XI with Spurs headed to Brentford in midweek.
Midfielder Waiver Wire Picks - Fantrax & Sleeper GW19
Yehor Yarmolyuk, Brentford (6% Fantrax, 8% Sleeper)
Yarmolyuk has made two straight starts and scored double-digit points in each. Known more for his defensive work in midfield, Yarmolyuk had his first assist since September at the weekend while creating two chances and crossing twice. Brentford face Tottenham in midweek with Yarmolyuk looking to raise his attacking ceiling while continuing to add defensive floor points in midfield.
Archie Gray, Tottenham (2% Fantrax, 1% Sleeper)
On the flipside of that matchup is Gray who scored his first goal of the season against Crystal Palace on Sunday. Gray has been a constant in the Spurs lineup of late, but he's a lot like Yarmolyuk as he doesn't offer a ton going forward on a consistent basis. There is value in defensive actions and if Gray can find any sort of consistency moving forward, he'd be a solid streamer in Gameweek 19 against Brentford.
Another plus is that players like Lucas Bergvall, Xavi Simons and Pape Sarr could all be out, meaning a spot higher up the pitch for Gray.
Forward Waiver Wire Picks - Fantrax & Sleeper GW19
Igor Jesus, Nottingham Forest (33% Fantrax, 33% Sleeper)
Jesus is too low owned given that he's the starting No. 9 for Nottingham Forest, having made three straight league starts, leading the line in six of Forest's last seven matches. Jesus had an assist at the weekend against Manchester City and is worth being on a roster given his role in the Forest attack. A GW19 home match against Everton in midweek isn't the worst spot, either.
Armando Broja, Burnley (7% Fantrax, 11% Sleeper)
It's possible there's been a changing of the guard at forward for Burnley, as Broja has started three of the last four matches and also scored from the bench in the one match he didn't make the XI.
While it's not exciting to roster a Burnley player, if Broja continues at forward, he's worth rostering as he hasn't scored below five points in his last four appearances. For context, Broja's 7.5 points at the weekend may not feel very exciting, but it was enough to be a top-15 option forward.
Final Thoughts: Fantrax & Sleeper Waiver Wire Picks for GW19
With fixture congestion increasing and rotation becoming more common, identifying waiver wire value is critical in Fantrax and Sleeper leagues. Targeting players with improving roles, secure minutes, and favourable short-term matchups can provide a key edge during Gameweek 19 and beyond.
