Week 3 Waiver Wire Adds | 2026 Fantasy Football Advice

Antonio Williams has shown positive usage trends, increasing his snap share from 37% in Week 1 to 49% in Week 2, while catching all seven of his targets for 88 yards and a touchdown; however, his breakout potential is capped by playing behind Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs, and the uncertainty surrounding the quarterback situation with Jayden Daniels' injury.

Braelon Allen is currently mixing in but is not a startable asset while Breece Hall is healthy; however, he is a high-value handcuff who would become a strong weekly starter if Hall were to miss time.

Bryce Young is the top-ranked streaming quarterback option, ahead of Jordan Love and Tyler Shuck. He is recommended for upcoming matchups against the Browns and Lions, where he has high scoring potential. His fantasy value is further bolstered by the presence of Darren Waller, who serves as a reliable red-zone target that the team schemes usage for, facilitating more efficient play-action passing.

Caleb Douglas suffered an ankle injury and was seen in a walking boot after the game, which likely indicates he will miss time.

Chris Bell is a high-end athletic prospect on a team expected to play from behind; he is a potential add in deeper leagues if Caleb Douglas misses time due to his ankle injury. Bell is still recovering from a torn ACL, but his opportunity could increase if the injury to Douglas is long-term.

Christian McCaffrey remains a weekly auto-start when healthy and should be rostered in 100% of leagues. His health status dictates the fantasy value of his backup, Kalin Black.

DJ Moore is currently dealing with an injury, which creates a temporary window of fantasy relevance for Keon Coleman.

Darius Slayton is a waiver wire option who lacks significant long-term upside but fills a clear need as a downfield threat for the Colts following Alec Pierce's injury. His history with Daniel Jones makes him a potential mix-and-match flex play in deeper formats.

Darren Waller is a volatile streaming tight end option who offers limited production between the 20s but maintains a significant role in the red zone. His presence helps Bryce Young's fantasy value by providing a reliable target that the team schemes usage for, which improves play-action efficiency.

Denzel Boston is a recommended waiver wire add who has established himself as a full-time player, logging 92% and 93% snap shares in the first two weeks. Despite playing on a struggling offense—noted by the source as hampered by poor quarterback play from Deshaun Watson—Boston has shown production with 2/59 in week one and 5/95/1 in week two. He is running deep downfield routes and has proven to be a better wide receiver than initially projected as a prospect.

J.K. Dobbins is dealing with a hamstring injury, which creates uncertainty for his availability. The source suspects the injury is not severe and expects him to play, but notes that hamstring injuries are fickle.

Jonah Coleman is a recommended waiver wire add as a high-upside handcuff. While his immediate usage depends on the health of J.K. Dobbins and Harvey, he is a talented player on a good offense who would be an auto-start if the starters were to miss time.

Jordan Love is a recommended streaming play, ranked as the second-best option behind Bryce Young. He is projected as a consistent QB9-12 due to an 'insane' upcoming five-game schedule against favorable defenses. Additionally, he is noted as a starter whose handcuff, Tyler Allgeier, should be rostered.

Kalif Raymond is a viable full PPR asset who can be banked on for 4-5 catches and 40-60 yards weekly, but he lacks a fantasy ceiling and is not a recommended start in half-PPR formats. His role as a quick outlet receiver is secure, though his usage fluctuates based on game script.

Kayshon Boutte saw his snap share increase from 45% to 73% in week three. While he is not currently a recommended start, he is a player to monitor as the potential WR2 behind Nico Collins, provided he continues to elevate his performance.

Kenneth Walker is the primary starter, but his injury history makes his backups valuable. The source notes that while Walker is healthy, he is the clear lead back, but his heavy workload increases his risk of injury.

Keon Coleman has fantasy value while DJ Moore is sidelined, as he is playing significant snaps in a high-scoring offense led by Josh Allen. He is not a recommended target while Moore is healthy, though Moore's current health status (74% snap share, 6 targets in Week 2) remains a factor to monitor.

Malachi Fields is seeing significant playing time with 72% and 81% snap shares in the first two weeks, making him a potential deep-league add despite the team's offensive struggles.

Malik Nabers is expected to see his usage ramp up as the season progresses and the Giants' offense improves.

The Falcons' offense is expected to perform better under Michael Penix Jr. than it would under Cooper Rush, though Penix is still considered a below-average quarterback and not an all-star.

Nico Collins is expected to miss at least one more game due to injury, with a likely return in Week 4. While he is sidelined, Dalton Schultz is recommended as a strong streaming tight end option, though his recent 12-catch, 140-yard performance is considered an outlier.

Quentin Johnston is a drop candidate in shallower leagues due to a lack of production and a lack of trust from the coaching staff, which has forced the team to rely more heavily on Aronda Gadston in the passing game.

Saquon Barkley suffered a stinger last week but is expected to be fine for the upcoming week; he is used as an example of a starter whose handcuff (Tank Bigsby) should be rostered.

Seth McGowan is the primary backup for Jonathan Taylor, who currently plays nearly every snap. While McGowan is not seeing significant touches, his status as the only trusted backup makes him a valuable handcuff, though the team might still look to add external competition if Taylor were to suffer a major injury.

The source identifies Tank Bigsby as a top-tier handcuff running back who would become a must-start if Saquon Barkley were to suffer an injury.

Trey Tucker must be rostered after a 5-catch, 119-yard, 1-touchdown performance, though his snap share dropped from 71% to 59% due to game script and deep route usage. His fantasy ceiling is expected to decrease once Brock Bowers returns to the lineup and commands more targets.

Tucker Kraft is seeing significant usage, playing 98% of snaps, which helps offset the loss of Jaden Reed in the Packers' offense.

The source identifies Tyler Allgeier as a top-tier handcuff running back who would become a must-start if the starter (referred to as Jordan Love) were to suffer an injury.

Zach Charbonnet has standalone value because he is expected to step into a role as the third-down and goal-line back once he returns from injury, making him worth rostering in most league formats. The coaching staff previously trusted him, partly due to concerns about Kenneth Walker's ability to handle a full workload while staying healthy.