ESF Waiver Wire Week 3

We saw plenty of injuries in Week 2, so below is a list of waiver wire targets you can get now to replace injured players but also add depth to your roster to cover those players on byes starting next week. The ownership percentages are based on Yahoo leagues, and the FAAB % are based on your budget.

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Frank Gore- RB Buffalo Bills (97% available)

Gore totalled 83 yards and a TD in Week 2 and has now 30 carries in the first 2 weeks of the season. Devin Singletary left this game late due to a hamstring injury and even if he plays Week 3, Gore is still going to see 15+ touches. The Bills have a solid matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 3, who just gave up over 230 yards to the 49ers in Week 2. Gore will at least be a solid Flex play if Singletary plays and an RB2 if he doesn’t. (FAAB 5-10%)

Will Dissly- TE Seattle Seahawks (98% available)

Dissly caught all 5 of his targets for 50 yards and 2 touchdowns in Week 2. He was the third most targeted player behind both Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf. Moving forward, the Seahawks schedule is a fantasy friendly one and if Dissly can stay healthy, he could be a fantasy relevant TE week to week. He has built a good rapport with Russell Wilson and should continue to see red zone opportunities. If you need a TE, Dissly could be worth a look. (FAAB 1-5%)

Jaylen Samuels- RB Pittsburgh Steelers (65% available)

James Conner left Sunday’s game with a knee injury, and we saw Jaylen Samuels get the majority of the carries. He only finished with 4 touches for 31 yards but will see the majority of touches against a favourable San Francisco 49ers run defense if Conner sits Week 3. He should be added in all leagues. (FAAB 12-15%)

DeMarcus Robinson/ Mecole Hardman- WR, Kansas City Chiefs (99% / 73% available)

I am going to put both receivers here. How can you not with a passing offense that is throwing for 400+ yards per game. Both guys are widely available in all leagues. Robinson blew up for 6 catches for 172 yards and 2 TD in Week 2, while Hardman had 4 catches for 61 yards and a TD. He also had a 70+ yard TD called back in this one. I would add both guys everywhere. Even when Tyreek Hill comes back there is going to be enough offense for everyone to produce. (FAAB 15-20%)

Deebo Samuel- WR, San Francisco 49ers (85% available)

Samuel broke out in Week 2, he led all receivers in targets (7), yards (87) and scored a touchdown. He is proving to be the best WR the last few games compiling 10 targets in 2 games. Samuel is showing his skill set week in and week out, he should find himself playing more snaps starting next week. Add him where you can and wait and see if the trend continues.(FAAB 5-10%)

Raheem Mostert- RB, San Francisco 49ers (85% available)

Mostert was on the list last week and is again this week because his ownership is so low. He rushed 13 times for 83 yards and caught another 3 balls for 68 yards and a TD. The 49ers used all RB equally with them all getting double digit carries, but Mostert was used in the passing game which is a plus for him. He has proven that when given the opportunity, he will produce good fantasy stats. So get him now and use him as a solid flex option moving forward. (FAAB 25-30%)

Carlos Hyde- RB, Houston Texans (48% available)

Hyde has clearly carved out a role for himself since being traded from the Kansas City Chiefs. Hyde has out touched Duke Johnson through 2 games including 20 carries for 90 yards against a tough Jags defense in Week 2. Hyde is clearly the rushing back but will have no impact in the passing game. He is a solid flex option moving forward and depending on the matchup, he could be a RB2. (FAAB 12-15%)

Peyton Barber- RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (43% available)

Barber out touched Ronald Jones 23-4 on Thursday night. Although Barber is not the most explosive back, he has proven he can carry the load for this Bucs team. He finished the game against the Carolina Panthers with 23 carries for 82 yards and a TD. If Barber can get 15+ touches a game he’s going to be productive. (FAAB 10-15%)

Nelson Agholor- WR, Philadelphia Eagles (85% available)

Agholor had a big game Sunday night against the Atlanta Falcons. He finished the game with 8 catches for 107 yards and a TD. With both Alshon Jeffery and DeSean Jackson nursing injuries look for Agholor to step in and take over WR2 duties. He is a must add in a pass heavy offense. (FAAB 10-15%)

Teddy Bridgewater- QB, New Orleans Saints (100% available)

With Drew Brees out 6 weeks , it looks like Teddy Bridgewater is the starting QB moving forward. We saw him on Sunday when Brees went out against a tough Rams passing defense. He only completed 17 of 30 passes for 165 yards and no TD. With a full week to prepare for next week, Bridgewater will fair much better on the road in Seattle. (FAAB 15-20%)

Mason Rudolph- QB, Pittsburgh Steelers (100% available)

It looks like Big Ben is undergoing elbow surgery and is out for the year. So in steps Rudolph who had a decent training camp. After Big Ben left the game, Rudolph came in and was 12 of 19 for 112 yards and a pair of touchdowns. The Steelers drafted Rudolph to take over for Big Ben so we finally get a chance to see it. He is worth an add especially with bye weeks coming up, and this is a huge upgrade for James Washington in this offense. (FAAB 15-20%)

D.J Chark- WR, Jacksonville Jaguars (88% available)

Through 2 weeks we have seen Chark targeted 13 times and has shown to be very productive. He has almost 200 yards receiving and 2 TD through 2 weeks. He caught 7 of 9 targets in Week 2 for 55 yards and a touchdown and is clearly a favorite of Gardner Minshew. It is not the best offense in the league, but as bye weeks and injuries build up you could easily slot Chark in your line up and get some nice production. (FAAB 10-15%)