Week 3 Waiver Wire: MUST-ADD Pickups & Deep Sleepers

Adonai Mitchell is a must-add target who leads Jets wide receivers in targets over the first two weeks; the source expects a spike week soon, potentially against Detroit or Chicago, especially with Amari Cooper on IR.

Alvin Kamara is worth rostering as a valuable receiver in the backfield. While he is considered 'dust' as a runner, his 14-touch workload in a recent win is a positive signal for his role.

Amari Cooper's placement on IR has consolidated the Jets' passing game, which the source notes has specifically boosted Adonai Mitchell's target share.

Antonio Williams remains a high-upside stash for fantasy rosters. While the source notes his usage can be inconsistent and production volatile due to target competition from Stefon Diggs and uncertain QB play, he is still considered a great player to hold.

Brock Bowers is projected to see Trey McBride-type usage in the Raiders' offense, which the source notes will inherently limit the target ceiling for other Raiders receivers.

Bryce Young is a must-add waiver target coming off back-to-back top-five scoring weeks. The source suggests aggressive bidding (up to 6%) to ensure he is rostered, citing his career-year trajectory and strong wide receiver support from Jaylen Coker and Tedro McMillan. In Superflex leagues, managers should use a 6% FAAB bid to price enforce and prevent league mates from acquiring him cheaply.

Caleb Williams is dealing with a hamstring injury that has created uncertainty regarding his status; the source notes that while it may result in fewer missed games than initially anticipated, the situation remains an absolute mess, compounded by poor fantasy performance as the Bears offense managed only three points.

Charlie Kolar is dealing with a forearm injury, which is a key factor contributing to the increased opportunity for other tight ends in the room.

Chris Bell is recommended as a deep-league stash, with the source expecting him to receive a significant opportunity boost in week three following the injury to Caleb Douglas.

DJ Moore suffered an injury that creates immediate waiver wire opportunity for Keon Coleman; his status for Week 3 is currently uncertain pending practice reports.

The source identifies the Dallas Goedert injury as a key factor shifting the target hierarchy in the Eagles' passing game.

Dalton Schultz is a must-roster tight end who should not be available on any waiver wires, as the source emphasizes his high target volume from the previous season.

Darren Waller is a recommended add, particularly in tight end premium formats, as he operates as a primary target for Bryce Young and has shown touchdown upside with two scores in two weeks.

David Njoku is dealing with a knee injury, which is a key factor contributing to the increased opportunity for other tight ends in the room.

Demarcus Robinson is dealing with an ankle injury that appeared severe.

DeVonta Smith is described as an awesome player currently holding a primary role in the Eagles' passing offense.

Dontayvion Wicks should be rostered everywhere as he appears to be the favorite to serve as the number two target in the passing game following recent injuries. Jalen Hurts appears to trust him, supporting his potential for increased target volume.

Emanuel Wilson is the top running back waiver wire add. Following a 21-carry, 92-yard performance, the source advises he should be in lineups if Jadarian Price is out due to his chest injury. Wilson previously demonstrated his potential with spot-start success for Josh Jacobs in Green Bay last year.

Despite Adonai Mitchell currently leading the team in targets, the source maintains that Garrett Wilson will inevitably lead the Jets in targets by season's end as a foregone conclusion.

George Holani has gained the backfield role that drafters initially targeted for Emanuel Wilson, though Holani is currently dealing with an injury.

Hunter Henry receives a usage bump following the injury to rookie Eli Raridan, solidifying his status as a rosterable tight end, especially in premium formats.

JK Dobbins is currently dealing with a hamstring injury.

Jacob Cowing is a recommended speculative waiver add due to his collegiate production (175 catches in two years at Arizona), fourth-round draft pedigree, and the current injury landscape in San Francisco involving Demarcus Robinson and Mike Evans.

Jahmyr Gibbs is the primary starter for the Detroit Lions, for whom Sione Vaki serves as the direct handcuff.

The source notes that Jalen Hurts appears to trust Dontayvion Wicks, which supports Wicks' potential for increased target volume.

Jaden Daniels is dealing with a significant elbow injury that may keep him sidelined for an extended period, potentially for the remainder of the season.

Jaden Reed is dealing with a neck injury that does not look good.

Jordan Akins is a recommended add due to injuries to teammates David Njoku and Charlie Kolar. Described as a 'classic move tight end,' Akins is expected to see an increased, full-time role in the offense after previously sharing snaps.

Kaytron Allen is a recommended stash player. The source notes his role ramped up at Penn State and suggests he has theoretical upside in the Commanders' backfield, drawing a comparison to the Caleb Johnson narrative.

Kendre Miller is noted for taking goal-line rushing work away from Travis Etienne in Week 1.

Following DJ Moore's injury, the source recommends adding Keon Coleman, who saw a 70% snap share and recorded six catches for 63 yards in Week 2; he is viewed as a potential secondary target in the high-scoring Buffalo offense.

Laquan Treadwell is a 'next man in' candidate for the deepest of leagues, coming off a three-catch, 61-yard performance while benefiting from injury and suspension issues for teammates Alec Pierce and Keenan Allen.

Malik Washington is a must-roster player who has earned 13 targets over his first two weeks; he is expected to see increased usage following the injury to Caleb Douglas.

Mark Andrews disappointed in his recent opportunity, failing to capitalize on the increased target share available in the Ravens' offense.

Mike Evans is currently dealing with a hip injury.

Pat Freiermuth remains a solid waiver add, providing a consistent floor with 10 targets and nine catches through the first two weeks.

Puka Nakua is unlikely to play in the upcoming Monday Night Football game due to injury.

The source uses Rashid Shaheed's role in New Orleans as a stylistic benchmark for Trey Tucker's potential usage in the Raiders' offense.

Rashod Bateman is a viable waiver wire option and a potential flex play in deep leagues, valued as a top-30 wide receiver for the week; he is a must-start if Zay Flowers sits, though his target volume would decrease significantly if Flowers is active.

Romeo Doubs is worth picking up after bouncing back from a week one goose egg with a 96-yard performance on three catches in week two.

Saquon Barkley is currently dealing with a stinger injury; fantasy managers should monitor his practice involvement early in the week, as Tank Bigsby serves as his direct handcuff and primary rushing replacement.

Sione Vaki is a must-add as the direct handcuff to Jahmyr Gibbs in the high-scoring Lions offense. He is already consistently earning third-down snaps and would likely step into a significant role if Gibbs missed time.

Tank Bigsby is a priority waiver add and the direct rushing replacement for Saquon Barkley. Despite being out-snapped by Will Shipley, Bigsby possesses more 'juice' and physical running ability. He is considered a highly valuable handcuff with top-15 lineup potential if he earns a starting opportunity.

Travis Etienne is facing 'tough sledding' after losing goal-line work to Kendre Miller in Week 1 and passing-game usage to Alvin Kamara in Week 2.

Tre Tucker is a recommended waiver wire add following a strong week two performance where he recorded seven targets, five catches, 119 yards, and one touchdown; he is viewed as a boom-bust player filling a role similar to Rashid Shaheed.

Following a strong performance with seven targets, five catches, and 119 yards, Trey Tucker is suggested as a player who could fill a role similar to Rashid Shaheed's in the Raiders' offense.

The source uses Trey McBride's usage as the benchmark for the expected target volume for Brock Bowers in the Raiders' offense.

Xavier Hutchinson is a player to monitor for volume after leading the team's wide receivers with nine targets in week two, despite recording no production.

Zach Charbonnet's injury is a key factor currently creating backfield opportunity for Emanuel Wilson in Seattle.

Zay Flowers is currently injured, and his availability is the primary determinant for Rashod Bateman's fantasy value this week, as Flowers' presence would significantly reduce Bateman's target volume.