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Week 2 Waiver Wire Targets You Need to Add Now! (HURRY)

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Sep 15, 2026
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Tue, September 15, 2026
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Antonio WilliamsBryce YoungC.J. StroudCaleb DouglasChris OlaveChris RodriguezCourtland SuttonDalton SchultzDe'Von AchaneDemario DouglasDyami BrownEmari DemercadoEvan EngramJalen Coker
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Antonio Williams

PositiveSleeper13:13

Rookie receiver with the highest PPR output on the source's list despite running only 29% of routes. Converted 11 routes into 4 catches, 64 yards, 1 TD, 4 first downs, and perfect pass rating when targeted. The source's biggest stash because route share could grow from 29% to 80%+ with Stefon Diggs part-time and Dyami Brown potentially scaled down.

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Bryce Young

PositiveMatchup18:58

Quarterback waiver option who finished QB3 last week against the Bears defense. Ron Stewart cautions against overreacting to that result but highlights a favorable matchup this week against Atlanta in their dome, which could provide a good streaming opportunity.

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C.J. Stroud

NegativeMatchup19:12

Quarterback waiver option for deep league streaming; finished QB15 last week against the Bills. Gets a favorable matchup against Cincinnati this week, making him a dumpster-dive option for desperate rosters.

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Caleb Douglas

PositiveSleeper14:30

Rookie receiver who crushed it on a per-route basis with 19% targets per route run, almost 3 yards per route run, almost 10% first downs per route run; 7 targets, 5 catches, 94 yards, 24% target share, 2 missed tackles forced. However, limited by being the number one wide receiver attached to Malik Willis in a bad offense.

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Chris Olave

NegativeInjury9:20

Got banged up in Week 1 but maintained significant volume, running 55 routes on 63 dropbacks for the Saints in a high-tempo offense under Kellen Moore.

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Chris Rodriguez

PositiveRole8:15

Rodriguez is the 1B running back for the Jaguars, who look to be performing very well offensively. While likely not available in most leagues, he should be added if available as a backup option in a high-powered offense.

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Courtland Sutton

NegativeRole15:15

Currently out-routed by Pat Bryant, who the source expects to flip Sutton's route share by the end of the season. Sutton's role is at risk of significant decline.

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Dalton Schultz

NegativeUsage16:52

Tight end with 70%+ route share but failed to score a touchdown in Week 1, falling short of the scoring upside paired with high usage that Ron Stewart considers the baseline for tight end value.

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De'Von Achane

PositiveValue9:35

Huge add right on the fringe of priority. The Saints' consolidated receiver room (58 routes for Vail, 55 for Olave, 45 for Lance, 6 combined for next two) means the offense will be very up-tempo and pass-heavy, making Achane fantasy relevant. In deep three-wide-receiver one-flex leagues with weak flex options, he could warrant up to 10% FAAB.

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Demario Douglas

NegativeRole10:15

Led the Patriots in routes run but is a slot-only receiver in a very old-school Patriots offense that wants to use Quez Watkins, A.J. Brown (before injury), Romeo Doubs, and even Eli Ricks in receiver and blocking roles. His role likely won't grow even with A.J. Brown hurt; instead, they'll scheme him more touches while keeping his route share the same.

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Dyami Brown

NegativeRole14:00

Getting a ton of routes ahead of Antonio Williams; could be scaled down as Williams's route share grows from 29% toward 80%+.

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Emari Demercado

PositiveRole5:45

Rookie who scored 8.8 PPR points in Week 1 with 26% rush share, 30% route share, and 8% target share on 30% of routes—a usage profile similar to Jeremiah Love. Leads the list in fantasy points over expected with 2.1, indicating strong efficiency. Strong handcuff to Amarion Hampton with potential to be a bell cow if Hampton goes down; could be started confidently if Hampton misses time (similar to how Kareem Hunt was used last year). Would very clearly be a bell-cow running back if the main running back went down.

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Evan Engram

PositiveSleeper17:00

Tight end waiver option with 70%+ route share and touchdown on Monday night. Ron Stewart positions him as a viable fallback for leagues that whiffed on the Brock Bowers replacement, noting there are worse roster decisions than rostering Engram, though his role under Sean Payton's unpredictable scheme may not stick.

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Jalen Coker

PositiveBreakout3:05

WR1 overall after Week 1 with 138 receiving yards and 2 TDs on 8 catches against Bears defense. Year-three breakout candidate with strong recent production: 16 PPR points per game, 2.3 yards per route run, and 21% targets per route run over last eight games. Limited receiving competition (only Terrace Marshall) provides volume opportunity. Projected as WR3 or flex play moving forward. Caution: ankle injury to monitor.

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Jeremiyah Love

PositiveRole4:16

Love is described as awesome and is the primary back in the Cardinals backfield, with Tyler Allgeier serving as a complementary option. The source uses Love's usage profile as a comparison point for other handcuff candidates.

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Keaton Mitchell

NegativeRole7:00

Mitchell was the only other non-Amarion Hampton running back to take a snap for the Chargers and had the third most slot routes among running backs, showcasing creative usage. He is likely the Hampton handcuff and could see slot usage independent of Hampton's health. However, the source has concern that if Hampton goes down, it could become a 50/50 split between Mitchell and Camani Vidal rather than a clear bell-cow role, which would limit his standalone upside.

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Kendre Miller

PositiveUsage8:30

Miller matched Travis Etienne in carries in Week 1 and was a real thorn in his side early in the game. While he lacks standalone upside, he is a good handcuff with potential to carve out 10-12 carries per week and grow his role in the Jaguars offense.

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Kenneth Walker III

NegativeInjury5:10

Looked amazing in Week 1 Monday Night Football, but health has been a consistent issue throughout his career. This injury history is the primary reason to roster Emitt Johnson as a handcuff.

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Ladd McConkey

NegativeInjury7:30

McConkey suffered an injury in Week 1, which could create opportunities for other Chargers receivers like Trey Harris to see elevated usage.

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Malachi Fields

PositiveSleeper16:15

Part-time receiver with 19% targets per route run, a strong number that could improve as a real target in the offense after Neighbors and Likely. Positioned to emerge with limited competition.

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Malik Washington

NegativeUsage10:55

Led the Dolphins in routes run and target share at 32%, but the source is unsure if it will matter in the Dolphins offense.

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Malik Willis

PositiveValue18:28

Quarterback waiver target only rostered in 21% of leagues despite QB13 finish last week versus the Raiders. Ron Stewart likes him as a high-end QB2 in any matchup, suggesting significant upside relative to his low ownership.

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Michael Mayer

PositiveValue16:16

Tight end six in expected points per game with ninth-highest route share and really good usage. Qualifies as a top-12 tight end in any game that Brock Bowers misses, making him a valuable fill-in option for Bowers-dependent rosters. Likely already picked up off waivers.

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Omar Cooper Jr.

PositiveBreakout17:44

Rookie receiver with strong debut: one catch for nearly 40 yards with multiple missed tackles forced, showcasing the YAC upside he was drafted for. Now banged up with an ankle injury, but Ron Stewart views this as a stock-up opportunity despite the setback, as he must work back from injury and get up to speed with the Jets offense. Can be stashed on IR in deep leagues.

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Omarion Hampton

NegativeRole7:00

Hampton is the primary running back for the Chargers, but the source has concern about his handcuff situation. If Hampton goes down, the backfield could become a 50/50 split between Keeton Mitchell and Camani Vidal rather than a clear bell-cow situation, which limits the upside of holding him as a starter.

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Pat Bryant

PositiveSleeper15:15

Looked awesome on Monday night despite not being a full-time receiver; had multiple first downs early in the first half and led the team in target share on Monday night. The source expects his routes to flip Courtland Sutton's by the end of the season as a really strong stash, though not yet running enough routes to be startable.

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Pat Freiermuth

PositiveUsage16:48

Tight end with 70%+ route share and touchdown in Week 1, meeting Ron Stewart's baseline expectation for tight end value: high route share paired with scoring upside.

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Stefon Diggs

NegativeRole14:00

In a part-time role with limited route share; risk of remaining part-time as Antonio Williams's route share grows from 29% toward 80%+. The source expects Diggs to be scaled down as the Ravens offense evolves.

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Travis Etienne

NegativeRole8:30

Primary running back for the Jaguars, but Kendre Miller matched him in carries in Week 1, suggesting a more significant backfield split than expected. In a shootout game, Etienne ended up with nine targets, indicating pass-catching upside but also backfield competition.

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Tre Harris

PositiveBreakout7:30

Harris has year-two upside and could potentially break out in the Chargers offense. He could be elevated as a waiver target due to Ladd McConkey's injury, though there is also a possibility that Keeton Mitchell could be used in the slot instead of Harris taking over McConkey's role. The source describes him as a fun prospect with breakout potential.

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Tyler Allgeier

PositiveValue4:16

Priority waiver wire add rostered in only 42% of leagues despite being a top handcuff. Shares backfield with Jeremiah Love but has standalone value in a pinch. One of the biggest handcuffs in the league, especially if Cardinals offense performs well. Ron Stewart willing to bid 10%+ FAB on this player. Would very clearly be a bell-cow running back if the main running back went down.

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Tyler Shough

PositiveValue18:47

Quarterback waiver target who was 'amazing' this week. Ron Stewart believes the offensive environment is strong enough that Shough will be in the mix as a high-end QB2 regardless of matchup, indicating consistent upside.

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