Week 2 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Wide Receivers
Quentin Johnston, Los Angeles Chargers: After catching two TD passes and finishing with five catches for 79 yards on seven targets, Johnston is going to be one of the top pickups for Week 2. He clearly complements Ladd McConkey and Keenan Allen as a downfield target and TD option. Johnston is a worthy streamer with some promise for weekly upside.
Marquise Brown, Kansas City Chiefs: The Chiefs are dealing with some key personnel absences at WR. Brown stepped forward with a very busy outing in NFL Week 1. His 16 targets led all NFL WRs in Week 1. Brown finished with 10 receptions for 99 yards and must be added to see if he continues to see receptions in bulk in the shorter term.
Cedric Tillman, Cleveland Browns: Many fantasy players will prioritize Johnston based on Week 1, but Tillman might be the best add of the week at WR in terms of being able to prove his season-opening performance was no fluke. Tillman caught five of eight targets for 52 yards and a TD in Week 1, and as long as Joe Flacco starts at QB for the Browns, the Cleveland WR will be one of his favored playmakers. Tillman flashed some potential last year and now may build on it this season.
Kayshon Boutte, New England Patriots: After a good preseason, Boutte kept the momentum going in the first week of the regular season, catching six of eight targets for 103 yards against Las Vegas. Boutte is developing a good on-field rapport with Drake Maye and made an early bid to settle in as one of his top pass-catchers.
Jayden Higgins, Houston Texans: Although Higgins and the Houston offense were mostly quiet in NFL Week 1, Higgins is still a worthy pickup heading into Week 2. The Houston passing game might rebound against Tampa Bay. Higgins is a big rookie target who can certainly be more productive going forward.
Elic Ayomanor, Tennessee Titans: The Tennessee offense was stifled in NFL Week 1, but Ayomanor showed he ia already positioned to be the team’s new No. 2 WR. The rookie was targeted seven times in the opener after he earned the starting role in the preseason. As Cam Ward improves, Ayomanor may see his fantasy appeal rise.
Calvin Austin III, Pittsburgh Steelers: The Pittsburgh offense looked more potent than expected against the Jets. Austin caught four passes for 70 yards and a TD. For now, consider Austin when the matchup is right, yet he may eventually show more regular upside if the Steelers offense continues to flourish.
Malik Washington, Miami Dolphins: He is an inviting stash if you have the roster room. At some point, if Miami does make a roster or depth chart move that opens up more playing time for Washington, he could become a hot fantasy add. Pick him up now and get ahead of the pack when he possibly becomes a prime waiver wire target.