{"id":857239,"date":"2026-09-23T01:42:17","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T01:42:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/857239\/"},"modified":"2026-09-23T01:42:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T01:42:17","slug":"faab-waiver-wire-advice-week-3-fantasy-pickups-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/857239\/","title":{"rendered":"FAAB Waiver Wire Advice: Week 3 Fantasy Pickups (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>                    <img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1220\" height=\"813\" loading=\"eager\" importance=\"high\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Terrance-Ferguson-fantasy-football-rankings-tight-end-streamers-icon-rotoballer-1220x813.jpg\" class=\"size-full no-lazyload wp-post-image\" alt=\"Terrance Ferguson - Fantasy Football Rankings, Tight End Streamers\" decoding=\"async\"  \/>                <\/p>\n<p>                    September 22, 2026                <\/p>\n<p class=\"blueaccent\">Nick Mariano&#8217;s fantasy football waiver wire FAAB bidding guide for Week 3 (2026) &#8212; how many FAAB dollars (free agent acquisition budget) to spend on waivers.<\/p>\n<p>And just like that, 12% of the fantasy football season is in the books (14% if you count our &#8220;regular season&#8221; through Week 14). Many of you just experienced low-scoring whiplash after an electric Week 1, so now you&#8217;re going to act rationally, yes? We join you to take a deep breath and get those bids ready with our famous <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl-fantasy-football-waiver-wire-pickups-list\/232923\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">waiver wire pickups list<\/a> and our <a title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/category\/nfl\/fantasy-football-advice-analysis\/waiver-wire-articles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">fantasy football waiver wire<\/a> columns by position &#8212; specially tailored for leagues using FAAB.<\/p>\n<p>Remember that these FAAB prices do not indicate how much these free-agent players will go for, especially due to the injury vacuums created by Week 2&#8217;s damage, but are ranges to use for setting your bearings. The opening weeks will see desperate owners empty much of their wallet to avoid starting 0-3, so decide how much this means to you. We&#8217;ve presented multiple bidding ranges, just in case.<\/p>\n<p>Try to leverage historical data and personal knowledge whenever possible, while respecting your team&#8217;s construction. We will cap the rostered rate at 40% on Yahoo!, but you must adjust if someone is dropped or remains on the wire above that threshold. In the end, I would say it is better to be aggressive and end the year with $0 on the earlier side, rather than being the team who just misses the playoffs but has an extra $20 FAAB in the chamber.<\/p>\n<p>Bookmark our updated and revamped <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl-fantasy-football-rankings-tiered-ppr\/265860\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">fantasy football rankings<\/a> portal for all league formats!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl-fantasy-football-rankings-tiered-ppr\/265860\/rankings?spreadsheet=ppr\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">PPR rankings<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl-fantasy-football-rankings-tiered-ppr\/265860\/rankings?spreadsheet=half-ppr\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Half-PPR rankings<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl-fantasy-football-rankings-tiered-ppr\/265860\/rankings?spreadsheet=standard\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Standard rankings<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl-fantasy-football-rankings-tiered-ppr\/265860\/rankings?spreadsheet=rookie&amp;league=Overall\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rookie rankings<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl-fantasy-football-rankings-tiered-ppr\/265860\/rankings?spreadsheet=superflex&amp;league=Overall\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Superflex rankings<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl-fantasy-football-rankings-tiered-ppr\/265860\/rankings?spreadsheet=dynasty&amp;league=Overall\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dynasty rankings<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/who-should-i-start-fantasy-football-weekly-matchups\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Who To Start?<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl-injuries-report-fantasy-football-injury-updates\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Injuries<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/fantasy-football-projections-matchup-ratings\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Matchup Ratings<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl-fantasy-football-strength-of-schedule\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Strength of Schedule<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Waiver Wire Pickups &#8211; Quarterbacks<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/23132\/Bryce+Young\" data-id=\"23132\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bryce Young<\/a> (QB, CAR) &#8211; 32% rostered<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Bid: 3-5%<br \/>Aggressive Bid: 5-8%<br \/>Superflex Bid: 70-75%<\/p>\n<p>Young has opened the season with his first instance of tossing three touchdowns in back-to-back NFL tilts. It was encouraging to see Dave Canales keep the gas pedal down against a Falcons squad that couldn\u2019t put up a fight.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/26054\/Tetairoa+McMillan\" data-id=\"26054\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tetairoa McMillan<\/a> and <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/25122\/Jalen+Coker\" data-id=\"25122\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jalen Coker<\/a> combined for 167 yards, but it was <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/16964\/Darren+Waller\" data-id=\"16964\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Darren Waller<\/a> (x2) and <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/21691\/Chuba+Hubbard\" data-id=\"21691\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chuba Hubbard<\/a> who brought in the TD passes. When healthy, the 6-foot-6 Waller is a clear red-zone asset, which fills out Young\u2019s quietly potent pass-catching corps. And sorry, but if he&#8217;s even able to utilize <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/25003\/Xavier+Legette\" data-id=\"25003\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Xavier Legette<\/a>, then we have to perk up.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Bryce Young drops it in the \ud83e\udea3 to Xavier Legette!<\/p>\n<p>CARvsATL on FOX\/FOX One<br \/>Stream on <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NFLPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">@NFLPlus<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Ia62dGy6wX\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/Ia62dGy6wX<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NFL\/status\/2101742734046634076?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">September 20, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Will they run up the score on Cleveland in Week 3 if given the chance? Week 4\u2019s Detroit matchup is dreamy! If you&#8217;ve waited to make the add, I fear the price has gone up. But at the same time, if we lingered on waivers after Week 1, then perhaps QB demand isn&#8217;t that strong in your league. Play it smart, know thine league!<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/18857\/Deshaun+Watson\" data-id=\"18857\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Deshaun Watson<\/a> (QB, CLE) &#8211; 2% rostered<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Bid: 1%<br \/>Aggressive Bid: 2-3%<br \/>Superflex Bid: 10-15%<\/p>\n<p>Well, here we are. Watson just tossed a pair of TDs on 24-of-30 passing (238 yards) in an upset over the Bucs. And while 22 rush yards aren\u2019t substantial, adding another seven rushes to the 6-38-0 rush line from Week 1 can\u2019t be ignored.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s early, but that\u2019s a rough 500-yard pace on the ground. He\u2019ll hope to stay hot in Cleveland\u2019s home opener against Carolina.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/24168\/Tyson+Bagent\" data-id=\"24168\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tyson Bagent<\/a> (QB, CHI) &#8211; 1% rostered<br \/><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/15694\/Case+Keenum\" data-id=\"15694\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Case Keenum<\/a> (QB, CHI) &#8211; 0% rostered<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Bid: 1%<br \/>Aggressive Bid: 2%<br \/>Superflex Bid: 5-8%<\/p>\n<p>(UPDATE: Bagent is in the concussion protocol as of Monday afternoon. <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/15694\/Case+Keenum\" data-id=\"15694\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Case Keenum<\/a> is the next man up. We haven&#8217;t seen him play since 2023, when he went 34-for-53 for 291 yards with a 1:3 TD:INT over two games for Houston. At 38 years old, he would not offer the mobility (amongst other things) to tap into Ben Johnson&#8217;s ceiling. Only the truly desperate and those in 2QB+Superflex leagues should venture there.)<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/24927\/Caleb+Williams\" data-id=\"24927\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Caleb Williams<\/a> suffered a Grade 1 hamstring strain in the rainy loss to Minnesota and may be forced to miss time. Bagent hasn\u2019t made a start since his rookie 2023 campaign, which went horribly (3:6 TD:INT), but that was the old Bears.<\/p>\n<p>Ben Johnson is surely mad after another frustrating day against Brian Flores, and Bagent is surrounded by playmakers and a creative mind. That\u2019s enough to put him on Superflex radars, even against the Eagles.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Other Superflex Bids:<br \/>&#8211;<a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/16763\/Marcus+Mariota\" data-id=\"16763\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Marcus Mariota<\/a> (QB, WAS) &#8211; 0% rostered &#8211; 60%+ w\/ <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/23235\/Jayden+Daniels\" data-id=\"23235\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jayden Daniels<\/a>\u2019 lengthy recovery and Mariota\u2019s legs, but SEA matchup tough to stomach.<br \/>&#8211;<a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/23242\/Michael+Penix+Jr.\" data-id=\"23242\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Michael Penix Jr.<\/a> (QB, ATL) &#8211; 3% rostered &#8211; 40% w\/ durability questions, middling past performance.<br \/>&#8211;<a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/16762\/Jameis+Winston\" data-id=\"16762\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jameis Winston<\/a> (QB, NYG) &#8211; 0% rostered &#8211; 40% w\/ <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/26082\/Jaxson+Dart\" data-id=\"26082\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jaxson Dart<\/a>\u2019s MCL sprain (Update: Reportedly could be season-ending after pessimistic MRI), but Winston looked awful. LAR front playing with a lead is tough sledding, though.<br \/>&#8211;<a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/20859\/Drew+Lock\" data-id=\"20859\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Drew Lock<\/a> (QB, SEA) &#8211; 3% rostered &#8211; 10% range w\/ <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/19812\/Sam+Darnold\" data-id=\"19812\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sam Darnold<\/a> working back soon.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Waiver Wire Pickups &#8211; Running Backs<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/25886\/Jonah+Coleman\" data-id=\"25886\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jonah Coleman<\/a> (RB, DEN) &#8211; 26% rostered<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Bid: 10-15%<br \/>Aggressive Bid: 15-20%<br \/>Desperation Bid: 20-30%<\/p>\n<p>Coleman had been playing in <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/25944\/RJ+Harvey\" data-id=\"25944\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">RJ Harvey<\/a>\u2019s role due to the latter\u2019s hamstring injury, but then the rookie stepped up after <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/21674\/J.K.+Dobbins\" data-id=\"21674\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">J.K. Dobbins<\/a> also hurt his hammy. This led to Coleman scoring the game-winning touchdown, totaling 39 yards on 10 carries, adding three catches for another 19 yards.<\/p>\n<p>He ran as a clear preferred option over <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/23231\/Tyler+Badie\" data-id=\"23231\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tyler Badie<\/a>, who elevated into the change-of-pace role as injuries mounted. While Dobbins\u2019 hamstring is reportedly \u201cgood\u201d and its a minor problem, nothing feels minor with him by now. Coleman did limp off and rest earlier in the game, but finishing strong puts that out of mind.<\/p>\n<p>Even if Dobbins is okay, the door is now cracked, and we can see the potential behind this bulldozer offensive line. Coleman and one of Dobbins\/Harvey should be able to coexist and be fantasy options, but he may still be on the outs if all three are active. Balance that with Dobbins\u2019 durability concerns and bid accordingly to your risk.<\/p>\n<p>(Update: Reports that Dobbins had leg cramps have surfaced, in which case we&#8217;re not sweating a strain. Will lower FAAB guidance slightly.)<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/24309\/Emanuel+Wilson\" data-id=\"24309\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Emanuel Wilson<\/a> (RB, SEA) &#8211; 1% rostered<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Bid: 4-6%<br \/>Aggressive Bid: 6-9%<br \/>Desperation Bid: 9-12%<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/26765\/Jadarian+Price\" data-id=\"26765\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jadarian Price<\/a> suffered a shoulder injury in the fourth quarter and didn\u2019t return, which saw Wilson become the guy, rather than form a committee with <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/23196\/George+Holani\" data-id=\"23196\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">George Holani<\/a>. And he notably did not relinquish the precious goal-line reps to Holani either, though we didn\u2019t get a TD plunge. We appreciate the downhill usage here.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/EmWilson.jpeg\" class=\"glightbox\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter wp-image-1947188\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/EmWilson.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"458\" height=\"458\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Overall, Wilson\u2019s 21 carries led to 92 yards (he didn\u2019t catch his only target), while Holani gained 15 yards on five touches. Any RB who sees over 20 touches becomes an automatic name of interest, even though Price\u2019s X-rays came back negative.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s tough to throw FAAB at a journeyman rusher next to an exciting rookie RB who seems to have avoided any serious injury, but Seattle\u2019s in a great spot at Washington in Week 3. That team should control the game against a backup QB and keep pounding the rock with a positive gamescript.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/23193\/Tank+Bigsby\" data-id=\"23193\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tank Bigsby<\/a> (RB, PHI) &#8211; 29% rostered<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Bid: 4-6%<br \/>Aggressive Bid: 6-9%<br \/>Desperation Bid: 9-12%<\/p>\n<p>Bigsby took over as <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/19766\/Saquon+Barkley\" data-id=\"19766\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Saquon Barkley<\/a> dealt with a stinger, which limited the star to only five touches. While Bigsby only got 38 total yards on his 15 touches, he did score a rush TD and would get Chicago\u2019s vulnerable defense in Week 3 if Barkley is out or limited.<\/p>\n<p>We saw Bigsby average 5.9 yards per carry on 58 totes following the trade to Philly last year, but then he only had one touch in Week 1. We entered the year with some notion that he could see 6-10 opportunities per game due to the 2025 success, but his being a handcuff is what\u2019s of interest now. Let\u2019s see how they handle Barkley.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/26835\/Emmett+Johnson\" data-id=\"26835\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Emmett Johnson<\/a> (RB, KC) &#8211; 26% rostered<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Bid: 3-5%<br \/>Aggressive Bid: 5-8%<br \/>Desperation Bid: 8-10%<\/p>\n<p>Johnson has pushed up into \u201cmust handcuff\u201d status with another handful of hard runs on Sunday night, amounting to 35 total yards on four chances. <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/23214\/Kenneth+Walker\" data-id=\"23214\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kenneth Walker<\/a> III has deservedly hogged the spotlight, with a league-leading rate of 0.53 missed tackles forced per attempt as one of many feathers in the cap.<\/p>\n<p>Well, Johnson is second at 0.40 among those with at least 10 carries. (Yes, it\u2019s a fun cherry-pick since he has exactly 10 carries, sue me.) They torment defenses, and Johnson\u2019s early success when given a chance led to Andy Reid saying that we could get \u201ca nice balance\u201d between them.<\/p>\n<p>If KC wants to regularly score more than 30 points, then there\u2019s room for both to thrive. And Week 3 at Miami could bring a true onslaught script where the starters and backups all feast.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/26040\/Kaleb+Johnson\" data-id=\"26040\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kaleb Johnson<\/a> (RB, GB) &#8211; 4% rostered<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Bid: 3-5%<br \/>Aggressive Bid: 5-8%<br \/>Desperation Bid: 8-10%<\/p>\n<p>With <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/23211\/MarShawn+Lloyd\" data-id=\"23211\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MarShawn Lloyd<\/a> once again unable to get rolling on the ground (6-20-0, fumble lost), Johnson stepped into eight carries for 32 yards. Averaging four yards a pop isn\u2019t dazzling, but Lloyd has a gnarly 3.0 YPC through two games. And that fumble may have done enough to start turning the backfield over, as that was his final touch of the day.<\/p>\n<p>Johnson was the one who got the first carry in overtime, and he took it 11 yards off the left side. He then tallied a three-yard rush before <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/23192\/Chris+Brooks\" data-id=\"23192\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chris Brooks<\/a> had a nice catch and drew a penalty to bring them into game-winning field goal range.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">After the game, Matt LaFleur said Kaleb Johnson has earned more opportunities. Who got the first play of OT?<\/p>\n<p>Kaleb Johnson. And he hit an explosive. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/nQGp72HQAo\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/nQGp72HQAo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Peter Bukowski (@Peter_Bukowski) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Peter_Bukowski\/status\/2102100549545898066?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">September 21, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Packers have a short week before facing Atlanta\u2019s fragile defense on Thursday. Of course, the likelihood that <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/20824\/Josh+Jacobs\" data-id=\"20824\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Josh Jacobs<\/a> will return at some point this season (as soon as Week 5? Week 7?) will dampen enthusiasm around this backfield.<\/p>\n<p>Dollar Bin:<\/p>\n<p>*<a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/14901\/Kyle+Juszczyk\" data-id=\"14901\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kyle Juszczyk<\/a> &#8211; Could get sneaky run as a receiver if <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/16597\/Mike+Evans\" data-id=\"16597\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mike Evans<\/a> (hip) is limited after <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/18047\/Demarcus+Robinson\" data-id=\"18047\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Demarcus Robinson<\/a>&#8216;s ankle injury.<br \/>*<a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/24930\/Sione+Vaki\" data-id=\"24930\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sione Vaki<\/a> &#8211; You want the &#8220;one injury away&#8221; guy on Detroit, even though it&#8217;s likely they&#8217;d sign <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/18944\/Kareem+Hunt\" data-id=\"18944\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kareem Hunt<\/a>.<br \/>*<a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/26942\/Seth+McGowan\" data-id=\"26942\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Seth McGowan<\/a> &#8211; More talented than Vaki, and seems more likely to own the role if <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/21682\/Jonathan+Taylor\" data-id=\"21682\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jonathan Taylor<\/a> got hurt. Lesser offense, but still a good line.<br \/>*<a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/26764\/Demond+Claiborne\" data-id=\"26764\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Demond Claiborne<\/a> &#8211; Maybe they work him in more in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Waiver Wire Pickups &#8211; Wide Receivers<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/26747\/Denzel+Boston\" data-id=\"26747\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Denzel Boston<\/a> (WR, CLE) &#8211; 31% rostered<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Bid: 20-25%<br \/>Aggressive Bid: 25-30%<br \/>Desperation Bid: 30-40%<\/p>\n<p>It turns out that sweet garbage-time Week 1 touchdown was a precursor to far more involvement against Tampa Bay in Week 2. The rookie turned seven targets into five catches for 95 yards and a score, the bulk of which came on an impressive 55-yard break-and-sprint to the end zone. This may reflect more on Tampa&#8217;s awful tackling, but it is still exceptional to see.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">55 yards for Denzel&#8217;s second TD of the year \ud83d\ude4c<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/CLEvsTB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">#CLEvsTB<\/a> on CBS <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/YQo9axvz0f\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/YQo9axvz0f<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Cleveland Browns (@Browns) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Browns\/status\/2101752931074576660?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">September 20, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>While it is tough to envision ample big plays out of Cleveland, Boston\u2019s skill set makes him the kind of player who can turn limited opportunities into the big play. And the seven targets mean we\u2019re in a survivable volume tier. You have to accept a painfully low floor, but let\u2019s see how the Carolina game goes before you weigh up holding him through Pittsburgh in Week 4.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/24177\/Tre+Tucker\" data-id=\"24177\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tre Tucker<\/a> (WR, LV) &#8211; 28% rostered<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Bid: 4-5%<br \/>Aggressive Bid: 5-7%<br \/>Desperation Bid: 7-10%<\/p>\n<p>We saw Tucker \u201cboom\u201d with 119 yards and a score on five catches after the 2-27-0 \u201cbust\u201d in the opener. It\u2019s great to see him maintain this ceiling while <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/23368\/Jalen+Nailor\" data-id=\"23368\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jalen Nailor<\/a> fails to latch on (4-36-0\u2026combined), though <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/24943\/Brock+Bowers\" data-id=\"24943\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Brock Bowers<\/a>\u2019 imminent-ish return will demand alpha status. Of course, maybe his knee plagues him for much of \u201826, just as it did in \u201825. Stay ready.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/22623\/Rashod+Bateman\" data-id=\"22623\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rashod Bateman<\/a> (WR, BAL) &#8211; 16% rostered<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Bid: 2-4%<br \/>Aggressive Bid: 4-6%<br \/>Desperation Bid: 6-10%<\/p>\n<p>Bateman\u2019s clean bill of health separated him from the pack in Baltimore\u2019s receiver room in Week 2, which led to a 7-88-1 line on nine targets. The Ravens will need to keep the offense moving with a road trip to Dallas on the schedule, though buying into Bateman requires accepting the low floor seen in Week 1\u2019s goose egg when <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/23120\/Zay+Flowers\" data-id=\"23120\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Zay Flowers<\/a> (hamstring) is healthy.<\/p>\n<p>It will be a while before Ja\u2019Kobi Lane is back from that wrist fracture, but there\u2019s no denying that Bateman is stuck at No. 4 behind <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/17959\/Derrick+Henry\" data-id=\"17959\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Derrick Henry<\/a>, <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/19803\/Mark+Andrews\" data-id=\"19803\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mark Andrews<\/a>, and Flowers. But that\u2019s enough for many on an offense that can reasonably eclipse 40 points.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/24954\/Adonai+Mitchell\" data-id=\"24954\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Adonai Mitchell<\/a> (WR, NYJ) &#8211; 11% rostered<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Bid: 2-4%<br \/>Aggressive Bid: 4-6%<br \/>Desperation Bid: 6-10%<\/p>\n<p>Mitchell saw a hearty 12 targets in Week 2\u2019s loss to Green Bay, catching six for 63 yards. It means he\u2019s notched 60 rec yards in each game to start the year with <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/14895\/Geno+Smith\" data-id=\"14895\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Geno Smith<\/a> at the helm, logging 57 total routes. That\u2019s one fewer than <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/23122\/Garrett+Wilson\" data-id=\"23122\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Garrett Wilson<\/a>, only with 236 air yards to Wilson\u2019s 149.<\/p>\n<p>Smith is one of the best deep-ball QBs in recent years, and perhaps the best if you throw out last season, so we could have a more reliable connection to lean on. You don\u2019t roster Mitchell with the hopes of a catch rate north of 55-60%, but his usage doesn\u2019t require that. And now he\u2019ll take on a generous Detroit defense in their dome, so that\u2019s nice.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/25103\/Malik+Washington\" data-id=\"25103\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Malik Washington<\/a> (WR, MIA) &#8211; 14% rostered<br \/><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/26745\/Chris+Bell\" data-id=\"26745\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chris Bell<\/a> (WR, MIA) &#8211; 6% rostered<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Bid: 2-4% \/ 1-2%<br \/>Aggressive Bid: 4-5% \/ 2-4%<br \/>Desperation Bid: 5-10% \/ 4-6%<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/26862\/Caleb+Douglas\" data-id=\"26862\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Caleb Douglas<\/a> was forced from the fourth quarter of Week 2 with an ankle injury and was spotted in a walking boot after the game. Washington gained 47 yards on five touches, though we did see the average depth of target slip back to a modest 5.0 after sitting at 16.0 last week. Bell\u2019s one target came 12 yards downfield, but they couldn\u2019t connect.<\/p>\n<p>This writer would love to see that bump up in the coming weeks, although Miami is about to climb uphill on uneven footing against the Chiefs and Vikings. I won\u2019t blame anyone for passing this situation over. And while <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/24471\/Ryan+Miller\" data-id=\"24471\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ryan Miller<\/a>\u2019s 77-yard TD was great, I\u2019d rather see what Bell or Washington can do than chase that.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/24964\/Keon+Coleman\" data-id=\"24964\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Keon Coleman<\/a> (WR, BUF) &#8211; 2% rostered<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Bid: 1-3%<br \/>Aggressive Bid: 3-4%<br \/>Desperation Bid: 4-6%<\/p>\n<p>Coleman brings another short-term injury bump to the table, as he brought in all six targets for 63 yards in the win over Detroit as <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/19844\/DJ+Moore\" data-id=\"19844\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DJ Moore<\/a> nursed an AC joint sprain. Moore, whose eight targets seen in Week 1 were vacated, is considered day-to-day and has a longer window to heal, having played on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>Still, Coleman showed consistency and was the guy converting key third downs as the <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/19801\/Josh+Allen\" data-id=\"19801\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Josh Allen<\/a> Machine rumbled. The unit is tops in the league with 77 points, and second with 855 yards, through two games. Perhaps this version of Coleman earns more trust moving forward, and Buffalo is worth speculating on.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Clutch 3rd down conversion by Josh Allen and Keon Coleman<\/p>\n<p>DETvsBUF \u2013 on Prime Video<br \/>Stream on <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NFLPlus?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">@NFLPlus<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/3YBPDor4X9\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/3YBPDor4X9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 NFL (@NFL) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NFL\/status\/2100783618755056097?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">September 18, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dollar Bin:<\/p>\n<p>*<a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/15076\/Keenan+Allen\" data-id=\"15076\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Keenan Allen<\/a> &#8211; He and <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/17914\/Laquon+Treadwell\" data-id=\"17914\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Laquon Treadwell<\/a> will be far more involved with <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/23232\/Alec+Pierce\" data-id=\"23232\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Alec Pierce<\/a> (heel) down, though neither may earn enough beyond <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/24145\/Josh+Downs\" data-id=\"24145\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Josh Downs<\/a>, <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/25874\/Tyler+Warren\" data-id=\"25874\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tyler Warren<\/a>, and Jonathan Taylor to move the needle. (Recent signing <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/20943\/Darius+Slayton\" data-id=\"20943\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Darius Slayton<\/a> fits the vertical-route niche, keeping this messy.)<br \/>*<a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/23121\/Kayshon+Boutte\" data-id=\"23121\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kayshon Boutte<\/a> &#8211; More exciting than <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/24347\/Xavier+Hutchinson\" data-id=\"24347\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Xavier Hutchinson<\/a> to me, and Boutte could ramp up as the season progresses.<br \/>*<a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/18422\/Kalif+Raymond\" data-id=\"18422\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kalif Raymond<\/a> &#8211; QB situation makes this less enticing, but Raymond&#8217;s role in oft-used three-wide sets in notable.<br \/>*<a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/19023\/Mack+Hollins\" data-id=\"19023\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mack Hollins<\/a> &#8211; Don&#8217;t forget about Hollins and his path to regular routes with <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/21042\/A.J.+Brown\" data-id=\"21042\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">A.J. Brown<\/a> out.<br \/>*<a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/22613\/Joshua+Palmer\" data-id=\"22613\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Joshua Palmer<\/a> &#8211; Another contingent boom-bust play if Moore misses time.<br \/>*<a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/26750\/Germie+Bernard\" data-id=\"26750\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Germie Bernard<\/a> &#8211; <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/21744\/Michael+Pittman+Jr.\" data-id=\"21744\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Michael Pittman Jr.<\/a> (foot) may miss Week 3, so perhaps Bernard can build on the four-catch effort?<br \/>*<a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/26103\/Jordan+Watkins\" data-id=\"26103\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jordan Watkins<\/a> &#8211; The 49ers will need someone to step up with Robinson hurt, and Watkins seems to offer the highest WR ceiling of the lot.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Waiver Wire Pickups &#8211; Tight Ends<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/25970\/Terrance+Ferguson\" data-id=\"25970\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Terrance Ferguson<\/a> (TE, LAR) &#8211; 19% rostered<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Bid: 5-7%<br \/>Aggressive Bid: 7-10%<br \/>Desperation Bid: 10-15%<\/p>\n<p>After an underwhelming opening game in Australia, Ferguson secured six of his nine targets for 54 yards and a touchdown, operating as the clear No. 2 receiver with <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/24172\/Puka+Nacua\" data-id=\"24172\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Puka Nacua<\/a> (hip) out. And it could\u2019ve been a massive, multi-score day if not for a deflection off the top of a helmet at the line on a crossing route.<\/p>\n<p>What you\u2019ll have to decide is whether having Nacua on the field will lead to Ferguson\u2019s role being closer to this or the nonexistent one seen in Week 1. This writer leans heavily towards the former, with Ferg simply sliding from the WR2 to WR3, effectively.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/25876\/Oronde+Gadsden\" data-id=\"25876\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Oronde Gadsden<\/a> (TE, LAC) &#8211; 6% rostered<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Bid: 4-6%<br \/>Aggressive Bid: 6-8%<br \/>Desperation Bid: 8-12%<\/p>\n<p>The Chargers somehow lost 26-14 for the second straight week, but Gadsden did find paydirt. The TD came with only two catches for 18 yards, but we\u2019re interested by virtue of the receiving talent we saw last year and the injuries around him.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\"><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/18876\/David+Njoku\" data-id=\"18876\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">David Njoku<\/a> (fibula) and <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/23135\/Charlie+Kolar\" data-id=\"23135\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Charlie Kolar<\/a> (forearm) are going on injured reserve, per Jim Harbaugh<\/p>\n<p>The Chargers have one tight end on its active roster.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Kris Rhim (@krisrhim1) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/krisrhim1\/status\/2102143164861567264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\">September 21, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/18876\/David+Njoku\" data-id=\"18876\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">David Njoku<\/a> was carted off with a knee injury, and <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/23135\/Charlie+Kolar\" data-id=\"23135\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Charlie Kolar<\/a> exited with a forearm issue. With both on the IR, they\u2019ll simply have to work around the blocking woes. They can\u2019t afford to pull punches against Buffalo this week!<\/p>\n<p>Darren Waller (TE, CAR) &#8211; 2% rostered<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Bid: 3-4%<br \/>Aggressive Bid: 4-5%<br \/>Desperation Bid: 5-8%<\/p>\n<p>Waller caught a pair of touchdowns from seven and 12 yards out, continuing a TD-heavy trend for the veteran TE. You may recall that he scored six times on just 24 receptions for Miami last year, recording 19 first downs.<\/p>\n<p>Fewer overall reps than in his prime, but they make these targets count. That Week 4 game against Detroit is circled, highlighted, and underlined.<\/p>\n<p>Dollar Bin:<\/p>\n<p>*<a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/23140\/Michael+Mayer\" data-id=\"23140\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Michael Mayer<\/a> &#8211; He stays on the radar just in case Brock Bowers can\u2019t go.<br \/>*<a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/26755\/Kenyon+Sadiq\" data-id=\"26755\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kenyon Sadiq<\/a> &#8211; It was a quiet Week 2, but the Jets now face the Lions and Bears.<br \/>*<a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/22507\/Pat+Freiermuth\" data-id=\"22507\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Pat Freiermuth<\/a> &#8211; Opening the year as a decent floor, TD dart throw (72-catch pace).<br \/>*<a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/20805\/T.J.+Hockenson\" data-id=\"20805\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">T.J. Hockenson<\/a> &#8211; We\u2019ve yet to see what this offense does with <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/20889\/Kyler+Murray\" data-id=\"20889\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kyler Murray<\/a>, and the Bucs have been beaten early by opposing TEs.<br \/>*<a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/14856\/Zach+Ertz\" data-id=\"14856\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Zach Ertz<\/a> &#8211; Philadelphia needs help with <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/19863\/Dallas+Goedert\" data-id=\"19863\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dallas Goedert<\/a> (knee) missing extended time and both <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/23486\/Grant+Calcaterra\" data-id=\"23486\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Grant Calcaterra<\/a> and <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/26757\/Eli+Stowers\" data-id=\"26757\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Eli Stowers<\/a> already on IR. <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/19165\/Johnny+Mundt\" data-id=\"19165\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Johnny Mundt<\/a> is not a starter.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Waiver Wire Pickups &#8211; Defense\/Special Teams<\/p>\n<p>Kansas City Chiefs Defense (at MIA) &#8211; 34% rostered<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Bid: 2-3%<br \/>Aggressive Bid: 3-4%<br \/>Desperation Bid: 5%<\/p>\n<p>Though the Chiefs gave up 30 points without registering a sack against Indianapolis on Sunday night, we\u2019re getting road tilts against Miami and Las Vegas before the Week 5 bye. Those should skew closer to the Week 1 output we saw against Denver, which yielded four sacks and two turnovers. The offense should put those teams into a hole where mistakes happen!<\/p>\n<p>Green Bay Packers Defense (vs. ATL) &#8211; 23% rostered<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Bid: 2%<br \/>Aggressive Bid: 3%<br \/>Desperation Bid: 4-5%<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re securing one good matchup against the wayward Falcons, with room for a second at a reeling Tampa Bay. For all of their inconsistent play, the Packers have collected seven sacks over the first two weeks, but we\u2019d start anyone against ATL right now. A short week pinches Michael Penix Jr.\u2019s readiness, and neither <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/19461\/Cooper+Rush\" data-id=\"19461\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cooper Rush<\/a> nor <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/28142\/Jack+Strand\" data-id=\"28142\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jack Strand<\/a> look to be a threat.<\/p>\n<p>Carolina Panthers Defense (at CLE) &#8211; 6% rostered<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Bid: 2%<br \/>Aggressive Bid: 3%<br \/>Desperation Bid: 4%<\/p>\n<p>Going from allowing 59 points in Week 1 to just a field goal, with five turnovers, three sacks, and a defensive score, is quite the pendulum swing. While the Browns are better than the early-season Falcons, they\u2019re much closer to that than the Bears. Put your faith in linebacker Devin Lloyd, who has jump-started his Panthers tenure with a bang.<\/p>\n<p>Cincinnati Bengals Defense (at PIT) &#8211; 6% rostered<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Bid: 2%<br \/>Aggressive Bid: 3%<br \/>Desperation Bid: 4%<\/p>\n<p>The Bengals proved that Week 1\u2019s pressure surge against the Bucs was no fluke by logging their second four-sack game in as many weeks. Next Gen Stats charted them with a whopping 43.5% pressure rate in Week 2, and now they\u2019ll take on a forlorn Steelers offense. You may want to dodge Jacksonville in Week 4, but then it\u2019s the Dolphins!<\/p>\n<p>New York Giants Defense (vs. TEN) &#8211; 3% rostered<\/p>\n<p>FAAB Bid: 2%<br \/>Aggressive Bid: 3%<br \/>Desperation Bid: 4%<\/p>\n<p>The Giants have had to navigate tough opponents in DAL and LAR to kick off the season, but now they\u2019ll see an enticing five-game stretch before the bye (TEN, ARI, at WAS, NO, at HOU). The Titans pushed Philadelphia to the end, but it was largely thanks to turnovers. Only 14 first downs (6-of-13 on third) don\u2019t move the needle. We\u2019re still targeting <a class=\"rbPlayer nfl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rotoballer.com\/nfl\/player\/25323\/Cam+Ward\" data-id=\"25323\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cam Ward<\/a>, but now we\u2019ll want to see Brian Burns (low ankle sprain) active next week.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>    More Waiver Wire Analysis<\/p>\n<p>Download Our Free News &amp; Alerts Mobile App&#13;\n<\/p>\n<p>Like what you see? 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