In the final week of the fantasy football season, owners are searching the waiver wire for hidden gems to secure a championship victory. In this week's edition of waiver wire picks, we highlight a group of players who are rostered in under 35% of ESPN leagues but can provide a significant boost to fantasy teams. Let's dive in and explore the potential fantasy value of these players.

Derek Carr, the veteran quarterback of the Las Vegas Raiders, has had his ups and downs this season. However, in recent weeks, he has been outstanding for fantasy players. Over the past two games, Carr has averaged 268.5 passing yards, three touchdowns, and 22.6 fantasy points per game. Facing a struggling Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense that has allowed 18.3 fantasy points per game to quarterbacks, Carr is poised for another strong performance.

In the Kansas City Chiefs' backfield, uncertainty has plagued fantasy owners. However, with injuries to Jerick McKinnon and Isiah Pacheco, Clyde Edwards-Helaire emerges as an appealing last-minute replacement option. Last week, Edwards-Helaire showcased his pass-catching prowess with three receptions for 42 receiving yards. Against a Cincinnati Bengals run defense that has faltered in recent weeks, allowing 117.5 rushing yards, one touchdown, and 22.5 fantasy points per game to running backs, Edwards-Helaire has the potential for a top-15 performance.

While Josh Jacobs' availability remains uncertain, Peyton Barber of the Las Vegas Raiders has been a solid contributor in recent weeks. With 19.5 rushing attempts, 107 yards, 0.5 touchdowns, and 15.3 half-point PPR fantasy points per game, Barber has proven himself as a reliable option. The Indianapolis Colts' defense, which has struggled against running backs, giving up 24.2 fantasy points per game and over 100 rushing yards in five of their last six games, sets up Barber for another strong showing.

In the absence of Michael Thomas, Marquez Shaheed has stepped up for the New Orleans Saints. In his last game against the Los Angeles Rams, Shaheed recorded five receptions for 70 yards, a touchdown, and 15.9 half-point PPR fantasy points. With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense surrendering 32.3 fantasy points per game to wide receivers and struggling against deep passes, Shaheed's big-play ability makes him an enticing option.

D.J. Chark of the Jacksonville Jaguars had a breakout performance in Week 16, scoring 24.8 half-point PPR fantasy points. He led the team in receptions, targets, receiving yards, touchdowns, and air yards share. Facing a struggling Carolina Panthers' defense that has allowed 30.4 fantasy points per game to wide receivers, Chark has the opportunity for another massive fantasy outing.

Finally, Donald Everett of the Los Angeles Chargers becomes an intriguing tight end option given the injuries to Justin Herbert and Keenan Allen. During Easton Stick's two starts, Everett has been his go-to target, leading the team in target share, target per route run rate, and first-read target share. With the Denver Broncos defense surrendering the most fantasy points per game to tight ends and struggling to contain the position in recent weeks, Everett is a valuable streaming option for fantasy owners in need of a replacement.

As the fantasy football season concludes, these under-rostered players have the potential to provide significant fantasy value and help propel teams to championship glory. By taking advantage of favorable matchups and emerging opportunities, savvy owners can find those hidden gems that make a difference when it matters most.