Week 3 Waiver Wire - Six Players to Immediately Prioritize

Adonai Mitchell is a priority waiver wire add, ranking as WR38 and WR28 on the season despite having zero touchdowns. He shows high consistency with 60+ yards in back-to-back games and high usage, participating in 41 of 50 dropbacks. He is considered a top-tier acquisition alongside Denzel Boston and Trey Tucker.

Antonio Williams saw a usage bump in week two, but his redraft value is significantly diminished by the Jayden Daniels injury, which likely shifts the Commanders to a run-heavy offense under Marcus Mariota.

Blake Whiteheart has recorded one of the few receiving touchdowns for the Browns, though he is not a primary target to chase for fantasy production.

Chris Rodriguez is a recommended drop, having recorded only 3.6 points through two weeks and losing high-leverage work and snap share to teammate Basel Tuten, who is now seeing more playing time and opportunities like Wildcat carries inside the 5-yard line.

Dallas Goedert is currently dealing with an injury, which impacts the broader waiver wire landscape.

Darren Waller is a strong asset in tight end premium leagues, playing on 22 of 40 dropbacks. His usage involves being isolated on one side of the field to force defenses into difficult coverage decisions, and he has shown red-zone upside despite some officiating misfortune.

Denzel Boston is a priority waiver wire add who should be rostered in at least 50% of leagues. The rookie wide receiver for the Browns showed significant promise in Week 2, recording 7 targets, 5 receptions, 95 yards, and a score. He is running more routes than his teammates and demonstrates elite ability to create separation on tight-window targets, showing high-level contact balance similar to his college production at Washington.

Dontayvion Wicks is a strong waiver target and a viable flex play, maintaining a 73% route share and drawing 10 targets for 147 yards and a touchdown through two weeks. His Week 2 performance (5 catches for 74 yards) was more encouraging for his future outlook than his Week 1 touchdown-dependent game. He is a fine fantasy play due to his increased playing time in a Green Bay offense that is now forced to be pass-first.

Drake Maye is no longer a set-it-and-forget-it quarterback; fantasy managers should look for alternatives due to his recent performance dip, the injury to AJ Brown, and the absence of Stefon Diggs. He is currently a matchup-dependent play.

Emanuel Wilson is a deep-cut waiver target who saw 29 snaps and 21 carries for 92 yards in his most recent game. He functions primarily as a short-yardage hammer in the backfield rotation, particularly when Jadarian Price is off the field.

Isaiah Williams is part of the team's wide receiver rotation, specifically involved in the slot role alongside others.

JK Dobbins carries extreme injury risk and lacks receiving upside, making him a limited fantasy asset despite his high-volume role in Sean Payton's scheme. Although he is reportedly 'good to go' after leaving his last game with an injury, historical benchmarks suggest that even with a 250-carry pace, he projects as only an RB23 in points per game, indicating that volume alone does not guarantee elite production.

Jadarian Price is viewed as the best running back in the Seahawks group with a role that has potential to grow, despite exiting early with a shoulder injury in his most recent game where he recorded 24 snaps, 13 carries, and 52 yards.

Jonah Coleman is a priority waiver wire target (suggested 30-35% FAAB) after playing 25 of 62 snaps following JK Dobbins' injury. He is the trusted player for high-leverage, late-game situations, specifically grinding out clock in the final four minutes. While the backfield is crowded, he offers flex value with potential for a 50% workload share and superior receiving upside compared to Dobbins.

Kalif Raymond has seen increased route participation and usage in two-receiver sets, but his fantasy production is largely matchup-dependent, making him a low-ceiling player.

Keaton Mitchell is a disappointing fantasy asset with only 5.3 points through two weeks; concerns exist regarding his usage and the effectiveness of the play-calling scheme in creating opportunities for his speed.

Kenneth Walker is performing as the best running back in the NFL, averaging 31.5 opportunities per game. While injury concerns suppressed his draft stock, he remains highly valuable for fantasy managers even if his workload is managed down to 25 opportunities per game to keep him fresh.

Keon Coleman is a recommended waiver wire target (currently 2% rostered) and is preferred over Josh Palmer if a replacement for DJ Moore is needed.

Laquon Treadwell saw a significant snap increase (27 of 35 dropbacks) following Alec Pierce's injury, playing more than Keenan Allen. While he may see target volume due to the Colts' pass-heavy scheme, the source advises passing on him for fantasy purposes.

Marvin Harrison Jr. has struggled with only 3.8 points through two weeks, potentially due to facing zone-heavy defenses. He is not recommended for lineups against the 49ers or Giants, with the Lions game being a potential spot to reconsider him.

Rashad Bateman is a strong waiver wire add while Zay Flowers is sidelined, as he is the clear primary target in the Ravens' passing attack. He saw significant usage with 38-40 dropbacks and nearly a 100% route share in his recent breakout performance, recording 7 catches for 88 yards and a touchdown.

RJ Harvey is dealing with a short-term injury. His fantasy value is highly dependent on being the primary back in Sean Payton's offense, but with three names currently in the mix, it is unlikely he will replicate his previous season-long success.

Tank Bigsby is the preferred early-down back in the Eagles' backfield split, seeing 14 carries compared to Will Shipley's seven. He is favored for fantasy value in the event of Saquon Barkley's absence.

Rookie Ted Hurst is seeing significant usage as the Buccaneers' WR3, playing 29 of 44 dropbacks. However, his role is primarily as a clear-out receiver for Chris Godwin and Egbuka. With a 20-yard aDOT and 10 targets, he has a narrow margin for error on difficult catches, making his fantasy viability dependent on Baker Mayfield's high-level performance.

Trey Tucker is a priority waiver add due to his unique role as the primary deep-threat receiver in an offense that is committed to throwing downfield. He jumped from WR73 in Week 1 to WR6 in Week 2. While his production will be high-variance, he is the only player on the roster capable of fulfilling this specific downfield role. He is compared to 2024 Rashid Shaheed for his boom-or-bust profile and can provide value as a fill-in starter in weeks with high target volume.

Tyler Badie remains a secondary piece in the Denver backfield rotation, playing 16 of 62 snaps. He splits passing-down work with Jonah Coleman, with a slight edge in passing-down usage at a rate of seven to six.

Will Shipley serves as the primary passing-down back for the Eagles, logging 24 passing snaps versus seven runs. He is a secondary waiver target compared to Tank Bigsby.

Zay Flowers' injury status is the key factor for Rashad Bateman's fantasy value; Flowers was close to playing in Week 2 and is expected to return soon, which would likely relegate Bateman to a handcuff role.