After an exciting week 2, it’s now time to scour the waiver wire for your next superstar. Whether you’re undefeated or 0-2, we have some pickups that can help you on your quest to make your fantasy playoffs, and finally beat Rob from accounting.
Running Back
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Target #1: Cordarrelle Paterson
If you didn’t know Cordarrelle was on the Falcons, its okay we won’t judge, but Paterson has been a flash this year for a Falcons offense devoid of talent outside of Ridley and rookie Kyle Pitts. While many thought that Mike Davis would be the undisputed RB1 in Atlanta, Cordarrelle is showing that he can be a viable flex option as Davis struggles.
Target #2: Sony Michel
While Sony is likely already rostered in deeper leagues, he is still only owned in 25.3% of leagues. With the relative unknown of Darrell Henderson’s status, Sony is a nice upside pick-up, especially in a season thin on RB options.
Honorable Mentions:
Zack Moss (37.5% Rostered)
Michael Carter (54.6% Rostered)
Wide Receiver
Target #1: Rondale Moore
We’re hoping you jumped on the Rondale hype train already, but at only 2.5% rostered, we’re going to assume that you didn’t. Kyler is playing at an MVP level and Moore has been a huge beneficiary. Pick up Rondale Moore for a high-ceiling matchup based Flex Option going forward.
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Target #2: Henry Ruggs
What if I told you that Henry Ruggs is averaging 14.6 PPR points per game this season? Then what if I followed that up with the fact that the Raiders have wins over the Ravens and the Steelers and Derrick Carr is playing at an MVP level. Ruggs is only owned in 18% of leagues, go get him!
Honorable Mentions:
Braxton Berrios (.1% Rostered)
K.J. Osborn (.4% Rostered)
Donovan Peoples-Jones (.6% Rostered)
Tight End
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Target #1: Maxx Williams
Maxx Williams seems to have grown into a safety valve for Kyler Murray after totaling an impressive 7 catches for 94 yards on 7 targets. Williams can continue to be the beneficiary of the fact that defenses have to focus on trying to stop Hopkins, Green, Kirk and Moore.
Target #2: Austin Hooper
Many in the fantasy world have soured on Hooper as evidenced by his lowly 33.2% roster rate, but things appear to be looking up for him. With the injury to Jarvis Landry, the Browns appear to be trying to get Hooper more involved after he posted 5 catches for 40 yards against Houston. While he is far from an elite option, he is a nice pick-up for teams in the dreaded Tight End void.
Honorable Mentions:
Dawson Knox (2.6% Rostered)
Juwan Johnson (14% Rostered)
Quarterback
Target #1: Derrick Carr
Sleep on Derrick Carr at your own risk. Carr has averaged 408 yards and 2 tds in the first 2 weeks of the season. Oh yeah and as we mentioned earlier with Ruggs, these performances came against the Ravens (who just beat the Chiefs) and the Steelers. Carr is playing at an MVP level and is a great option for teams without one of the elite fantasy QBs.
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Target #2: Justin Fields
Bears fans, you can stop screaming from the mountain tops, Fields is likely to start with the injury to Andy Dalton along with his relative ineffectiveness. While Fields still has a way to go before he’s an elite NFL passer, this is a running upside play. Fields is electric with the ball in his hands and we’ve seen time and time again how this translates to fantasy excellence. Take the high upside shot on Fields here.
Honorable Mentions:
Sam Darnold (3.1% Rostered)
Teddy Bridgewater (6.4% Rostered)
Please be sure to check back weekly for our Waiver Wire Targets of the Week to help you win all of your leagues!
