1129: 15 Transactions for Week 3

Pierce is week-to-week with a heel injury, which creates a significant opportunity for Josh Downs to see increased route participation and perimeter snaps.

Williams is a long-term stash candidate. While his Week 2 production was modest, his route share increased from 26% to 52%, and he played 50% of his routes out wide. He is a high-upside rookie who could earn a larger role as the season progresses.

JJ Zachariason notes that while the current level of production likely won't sustain, Bryce Young has decent weapons and favorable upcoming matchups against the Browns and Lions, making him a viable fantasy quarterback through September.

Young is a viable fantasy quarterback through September. He ranks 6th in EPA per dropback and trails only Josh Allen and Brock Purdy in fantasy points per dropback. With upcoming games against the Browns and Lions, he is a strong streaming option.

Achan is a buy-low target. Despite a disappointing 11.5 PPR points per game, his usage is elite: 82% snap share, 66% rush share, and 71% route share. Historically, players hitting these thresholds finish with 19+ PPR points per game. His current expected PPR points per game is 17.

Boston is a priority add, available in nearly 70% of leagues. He is seeing high-value usage with a 16-yard average depth of target and 12.3 expected PPR points per game. While he is currently outperforming his expectation by 5 points, his role in a likely trailing Browns offense makes him a strong stash.

Despite a disastrous start to the season, London's outlook improves significantly with Michael Penix under center. With Penix, London has averaged 0.63 PPR points per route run and a 34% target share, compared to 0.43 and 25.6% without him. Zachariason views him as a high-upside buy-low candidate.

Wilson is a short-yardage back who saw a 76% snap share in the fourth quarter after Janarian Price's injury. While he will see more ground work if Price misses time, his fantasy utility is capped by a low 15% route share in a Drew Locke-led offense.

Johnson is one of the best handcuffs in fantasy football. A ZAP model favorite with elite production metrics (94th/95th/89th percentiles), he has looked great filling in for Kenneth Walker. He remains available in over 70% of Yahoo leagues.

Dobbins is dealing with a hamstring injury. While the Broncos claim he is 'good,' Zachariason expresses skepticism regarding the severity and Dobbins' injury history.

Price suffered a shoulder injury in Week 2. While X-rays were negative, there is a chance he misses time, which would increase Emmanuel Wilson's early-down workload.

Coleman is a strong add candidate if J.K. Dobbins misses time; he saw an 83% snap share and 80% of rushes after Dobbins exited in Week 2. A ZAP model favorite (72nd/49th/88th percentiles in production metrics), he is a solid do-it-all back who looked the part with a 50% success rate on his eight carries.

Downs is a buy-low target with a high fantasy ceiling. Following Alec Pierce's injury, Downs saw an 83% route share and played 42% of his routes from the outside. His 36% target share in that role highlights his elite target-earning ability (92nd percentile historically).

JJ Zachariason highlights that Malik Willis has faced the league's third-highest pressure rate and has the third-worst pressure-to-sack rate, making him a prime target for the Chiefs' pass rush in their upcoming matchup.

JJ Zachariason notes that Puka Nakua was sidelined in Week 2 but does not expect him to be out for an extended period.

Harvey is currently limited by a hamstring injury, which further opens the door for Jonah Coleman to see increased usage in the Denver backfield.

Barkley suffered a stinger in Week 2, limiting him to just 10 offensive snaps. His health status makes his backups, Tank Bigsby and Will Shipley, relevant fantasy considerations.

Bigsby is the preferred handcuff to Saquon Barkley. While Will Shipley is more involved in the passing game, Bigsby is expected to handle more early-down and goal-line work, making him the less volatile fantasy option.

JJ Zachariason recommends adding Terrence Ferguson after he recorded a 72% route share and 30% target share in Week 2. While his usage was boosted by Puka Nakua's absence, Zachariason suggests there is potential for a larger breakout role beyond just injury-based utility.

Craft is a buy-low candidate. Despite a low 10% target share in Week 2, his route share jumped to 78%, which is the primary metric to track for tight ends early in the season. With Jaden Reed banged up and the Packers' run game struggling, Craft's production should increase soon.

Shipley has played a larger role than expected, particularly in the passing game, with a 57% route share compared to Bigsby's 17% in Week 2. He is a viable waiver wire value but likely secondary to Bigsby in a Barkley-less backfield.