Week 3 Waiver Wire: MUST ADD Players, Injury Replacements & Streamers (09/22 Fantasy Football Podcast)

Mitchell is a priority deep-league wide receiver add following a Week 2 performance with double-digit targets.

Alec Pierce is set to miss several weeks and potentially the remainder of the season due to an injury he is attempting to manage without surgery.

Brian Thomas Jr. is assigned a 5/10 on the drop-o-meter, with Year Up United's noting he is starting to make a case for being the worst player on a fantasy bench.

Brock Bowers is expected to practice this week and is trending toward a return.

Bryce Young is a top waiver priority due to his recent performance, with seven of his last ten games exceeding 20 fantasy points. While his upcoming schedule has mixed matchups, he is considered a potential breakout player worth adding for teams in need of quarterback help.

Bryce Young is considered a top-tier quarterback add for fantasy rosters.

Bryce Young is locked in as a top-two quarterback waiver wire target for Year Up United's.

CJ Stroud is a recommended quarterback streamer with a favorable upcoming schedule, including games against the Colts, Cowboys, and Titans.

CJ Stroud is a solid one-week or short-term streaming option depending on his schedule.

Stroud is considered a viable starting option for managers needing a quarterback, with Year Up United's noting that his schedule and situation make him comparable to other top waiver targets like Geno Smith.

Caleb Douglas left his recent game with an ankle injury.

Caleb Williams is currently injured, though the injury is not season-ending, leaving managers in need of a replacement.

Caleb Williams is week-to-week with a hamstring injury but has not been ruled out for Monday Night Football.

Godwin is struggling to produce, and with a tough matchup against Minnesota upcoming, he is difficult to start with confidence.

Chuba Hubbard is a beneficiary of Jonathan Brooks' injury, making him a valuable asset for those who drafted him.

Colston Loveland is ranked 18th among tight ends for the week, with several waiver wire options like Hunter Henry, Juwan Johnson, and Jake Ferguson preferred over him.

Dallas Goedert suffered an MCL sprain and is expected to miss time, making him a candidate for IR.

Dalton Schultz is a top waiver priority following 22 targets in two games. While some production has come in trailing game scripts, he remains a strong start, especially if Nico Collins is sidelined.

Schultz is recommended as a top tight end waiver wire target alongside Ferguson, Gadsden, and Friermuth.

Adams is a sell-high candidate due to uncertainty regarding his target share once Puka Nakua returns, though he remains a high-level talent.

Despite sell-high sentiment, Adams remains a high-quality player who demonstrated his skill with amazing catches; he is preferred over Ladd McConkey, Bucky Irving, and Xavier Worthy in rest-of-season rankings.

David Njoku is currently on IR.

Denzel Boston is recommended as a top wide receiver waiver priority for teams with dire needs at the position.

Manuel Wilson is a potential waiver wire addition if Jadarian Price is sidelined due to injury.

Wilson is in the discussion for a top-three waiver add after recording 21 carries, signaling he is the clear backup in Seattle; he has a favorable upcoming matchup against Washington.

Johnson is a high-priority stash play who has looked good on limited reps; Year Up United's suggests he could be the number two waiver priority if managers want a long-term season-long approach.

Geno Smith is a recommended quarterback streamer with a favorable upcoming schedule, including matchups against the Lions and Bears.

Geno Smith is a solid one-week or short-term streaming option depending on his schedule.

Geno Smith is viewed as a reliable quarterback streamer, with Year Up United's suggesting he is a comfortable start ahead of Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota due to his current situation and schedule.

Hunter Henry is a recommended tight end add who led his team in route participation and targets, making him a viable option for those struggling at the position.

J.K. Dobbins has a history of missing games and is currently dealing with a hamstring injury, which opens the door for Jonah Coleman to see increased usage in the Broncos' backfield.

JK Dobbins is dealing with a hamstring injury but is expected to be ready for the Week 3 game against the Rams.

Brissett's fantasy performance has been frustrating, with a disappointing week two against Seattle; however, he remains a top-three quarterback option for some due to his established floor.

Jalen McMillan is not yet fully healthy, which has limited his playing time, but he is trending toward recovery.

Jameis Winston is a viable streaming option with upside based on his past starting performance.

Winston remains in the conversation for quarterback-needy teams, with Year Up United's noting he possesses similar upside to Jacoby Brissett based on past performance.

Jameis Winston is a strong streaming option with high-upside potential; Year Up United's guarantees he will hit at least one 26-point fantasy game over the next four weeks.

The status of Jaden Daniels remains uncertain following an injury, creating a void for fantasy managers.

Jayden Daniels is dealing with an elbow injury with no clear return timeline as the team explores further options.

Jalen Warren saw tremendous usage after Rico Dowdle left the game.

Jamie Eisenberg identifies Jonah Coleman as a top waiver priority, noting his involvement in the passing game and potential to serve as a flex or must-start if J.K. Dobbins or R.J. Harvey are out. Dave Richard views him as a high-upside investment but warns that Sean Payton's committee approach limits his ceiling.

Jonah Coleman is preferred over Tank Bigsby for fantasy lineups if both Saquon Barkley and JK Dobbins are out.

Jonathan Brooks will miss time after re-aggravating a groin injury.

Jordan Love is expected to bounce back; he should not be dropped because he would be immediately claimed by quarterback-needy teams in most leagues.

Downs is the top shallow-league waiver priority, coming off a seven-catch, 72-yard performance on nine targets; he is viewed as the potential WR1 or WR2 moving forward.

Walker has received a heavy workload through the first two weeks, and the team is expected to reduce his touches slightly, though he is still projected to maintain over 20 touches per game.

Coleman is a deep-league injury replacement to monitor after a six-catch performance in Week 2.

Kyler Murray is set to start against Tampa Bay, but the analysts lean toward Bryce Young for the rest of the season.

Kyler Murray is a top-tier quarterback add for fantasy rosters.

Kyler Murray is locked in as a top-two quarterback waiver wire target for Year Up United's.

Kyren Williams was the final player remaining in a guillotine league matchup between Sam and Marone.

Williams has fumbled in both games to start the season, which is a significant concern for his role security.

Malik Nabers is dealing with a shoulder injury that popped out during the game; his status for the upcoming week is uncertain.

Malik Nabers underperformed in his Week 2 matchup, scoring only 1.1 fantasy points.

Nabers is dealing with a potential shoulder injury, but there are no long-term concerns regarding his talent or role.

Willis has struggled significantly against the blitz through his first two weeks, making him a target for opposing defenses.

Marcus Mariota is a viable streaming option with upside based on his past starting performance.

Mariota is considered a potential quarterback streamer with upside comparable to Jacoby Brissett, though he ranks behind options like C.J. Stroud and Geno Smith.

Stafford's three kneel-downs at the end of a game resulted in a fantasy manager's elimination from a guillotine league.

Michael Penix Jr. is returning to action and is highlighted as a deep-league quarterback option for managers needing a replacement due to recent injuries.

Michael Penix Jr. is confirmed to start on Thursday against Green Bay.

Michael Pittman's status for the upcoming game remains unclear.

Mike Evans is expected to play, though the team will continue to monitor his status throughout the week.

Nico Collins missed time, contributing to a fantasy manager's narrow loss in a guillotine league.

Nico Collins is at risk of missing another game due to injury.

Pat Freiermuth has a strong history against the Bengals, averaging 14.6 PPR points in ten career games against them, making him a strong streaming option.

Friermuth is a viable streaming option specifically when playing favorable matchups.

Puka Nacua was a late scratch for his Monday night game in Week 2, which significantly impacted fantasy matchups.

Bateman is seeing increased usage in the slot (25% rate) and motion (8.7% rate), which are career highs, suggesting he could have value despite Zay Flowers' emergence.

Rico Dowdle left his previous game with a toe injury, making his status for the game against the Bengals uncertain.

R.J. Harvey is expected to remain involved in the Broncos' backfield rotation, particularly on passing downs and potentially at the goal line, even if Jonah Coleman sees increased work.

RJ Harvey is dealing with a hamstring injury.

Sam Darnold is expected to practice Wednesday and could be a viable waiver wire add if he starts against Washington.

Saquon Barkley is dealing with a stinger, and his status is currently being monitored.

Barkley's status is uncertain for the upcoming week, and Year Up United's notes he has not looked like his usual self through the first two weeks of the season.

Tank Bigsby is a potential waiver wire addition if Saquon Barkley is sidelined due to injury.

Tank Bigsby is utilized as the running downs back, while Will Shipley handles passing downs.

Tank Bigsby is utilized primarily as the running downs back in his current rotation.

Bigsby is ranked as the number two running back waiver target, with Year Up United's suggesting he is a strong stash play if Saquon Barkley misses time or continues to underperform.

Ferguson is a priority add while Puka Nakua is out, evidenced by a 72% route rate and nine targets in the most recent game; he should be prioritized over Arande Gadsden and Pat Friermuth.

Shipley is a recommended flyer for deeper leagues, especially if Tank Bigsby is unavailable, as he saw significant playing time and could provide value against a weak Bears defense.

Hutchinson is a deep-league target who has seen six or more targets in all three games Nico Collins has missed over the last two years.

Zach Ertz was signed as a replacement; despite being 35, he has maintained a respectable 10 points per game average over his last two seasons.

There is optimism that Zay Flowers could return to play against Dallas this week.