Waiver Wired - Pete Nova has the best fantasy adds for Week 2

Williams scored 12.4 fantasy points in Week 1 with 4 catches on 4 targets for 64 yards and a touchdown, running 10 routes. The source had him ranked as a first-round rookie pick in rookie drafts but is cautious about waiver wire spending because of target competition: Terry McLaurin ran 35 routes, Stefan Diggs 25, and Demarcus Robinson 22, leaving Williams with limited route share. The source likes Williams as a deep-bench stash but is not spending FAB on him as a top waiver priority given the crowded receiving corps.

Bryce Young faces the Falcons in Week 2 and the source would spend 0–2% FAAB on him. The source ranks him below Carson Wentz in priority, noting that Young could be a longer-term starter than Wentz (who is a temporary fill-in for the Vikings), but the upside is more limited. The 0–2% FAAB range reflects the uncertainty around the Vikings' quarterback situation with JJ McCarthy and Kyler Murray's status.

Caleb Douglas is the source's highest-priority wide receiver add for Week 2, rostered in only 12% of leagues. He faces the 49ers in Week 2. The source is about to detail why Douglas is a priority add, indicating strong upside.

The source's highest priority wide receiver for Week 2 at 12% rostered; recommends 5% FAB spend as fair value, though willing to go higher in deep leagues thin at WR. Douglas played 45 snaps (90% of plays), ran 31 routes, earned 7 targets, caught 5 for 94 yards with 37 yards after catch over expected; the source cites offseason drumbeat about his talent, limited but strong preseason showings, and Week 1 performance against Raiders as evidence of translating camp hype to the field.

Caleb Douglas is ranked as the source's number-one waiver priority over Devon Valey for the Saints offense. The source cites target competition from multiple mouths to feed—Alvin Kamara (returning next week), Travis Etienne, Juwan Johnson, Noah Fant, Bryce Lance, and Chris Olave—as the reason Douglas ranks ahead of Valey despite Valey's strong Week 1 performance.

Carson Wentz is a deep-league option benefiting from Kyler Murray's concussion. Facing the Bears' weak pass defense (which allowed 361 yards to Bryce Young), Wentz has strong supporting cast including Justin Jefferson, Aaron Jones, Jordan Mason, T.J. Hockenson, Jordan Addison, and John Jennings. The source projects him inside the top 20 quarterbacks for Week 2 and would spend 0–1% FAAB, viewing him as a priority over Bryce Young due to higher ceiling despite lower ownership (1%).

Chris Bell ran 50% of routes in Week 1 and the source expects that route share to increase; mentioned as part of the uncertainty in Miami's offense where target volume could shift week-to-week between multiple receivers.

Chris Brooks is a 26-year-old undrafted running back for the Packers who outperformed Marshawn Lloyd in Week 1 efficiency metrics despite lower volume. Brooks played 37 snaps (more than Lloyd's 30) on 7 carries for 29 yards (4.1 YPC) versus Lloyd's 13 carries for 37 yards (2.8 YPC). The source views Brooks as a player to monitor and a priority add in 12+ team leagues, especially for Josh Jacobs owners who missed Lloyd. The source would spend 3–5% FAAB on Brooks and suggests he could gain carries if Lloyd continues to be inefficient.

Christian McCaffrey was dealing with calf tightness and cramps coming out of training camp, which affected his snap count in Week 1. The source notes this context when evaluating Kaelan Black's workload, emphasizing that McCaffrey's reduced role was due to injury management, not a shift to a timeshare. McCaffrey is expected to be fine and remain the primary back.

Kupp ran 77.1% of routes, more than Rashid Shaheed, and had 3 targets with 5 catches for 35 yards in Week 1. He had a touchdown called back and a 15-yard catch that was initially ruled a touchdown. The source believes Kupp is still going to be involved in the offense and could be better than Shaheed on a week-to-week basis, though JSN's target volume limits overall upside.

Kincaid looked like the best receiver for the Bills in Week 1 and performed extremely well in a tough matchup. With fullback Gilliam leaving, the Bills are running more 13 personnel, which gets more tight ends on the field. This forces Kincaid into the lineup more frequently, addressing past concerns about his blocking limitations keeping him off the field. The source is very encouraged and suggests Kincaid could bump up over Kyle Pitts until the Falcons' quarterback situation is resolved.

Devante Adams' Week 1 usage was concerning, but his target rate when on the field running routes was very promising based on underlying metrics. The source discussed this on his Substack (supernova38) and is not panicking about Adams. The Rams' poor Week 1 performance was largely due to Matthew Stafford's worst outing, not Adams' role, so the source expects improvement.

DeVon Achane had one of the lowest target shares of his career in Week 1; the source mentions his target share could uptick as part of the fluid Miami offense where volume distribution remains uncertain week-to-week.

The source believes Debo Samuel can be acquired for a late second-round pick in dynasty and is surprised by where he was going in drafts. Despite Trey Lance's injury, the source is confident Debo will be a focal point in Kyle Shanahan's offense. Samuel was a top-20 wide receiver through the first 10 weeks last year, looks in shape, and has a better mental state after his time in Washington. The source is excited about his outlook this year.

The 1%-owned receiver drew 7 targets in Week 1, catching 5 for only 20 yards against a Seattle defense that keeps everything in front. The source positions Douglas as a shallow-route, yards-after-catch specialist who could become Mayfield's trusted target with AJ Brown sidelined for six weeks. Recommendation: 0–1% FAB, with the caveat that Douglas could rank ahead of Denzel Boston purely on opportunity grounds.

With AJ Brown likely sidelined for six weeks, DeMarrio Douglas is positioned as Drake May's trusted target; he's a shallow route receiver with yards-after-catch upside who has been with May since his arrival and offers a better floor than ceiling option in shallow leagues.

The second-round rookie wide receiver finished Week 1 with 12.9 fantasy points on 4 targets, catching 2 for 59 yards and a touchdown. Boston posted a 48.7% air-yard share, which is impressive, but the source cautions against overcommitting due to the Browns' poor offensive performance, depth of competing receivers (Casey Conception, Jared Judy), and uncertainty about consistency of deep-shot volume. Recommendation: 2–3% FAB in deeper leagues, with expectation of boom-bust week-to-week volatility.

Mendoza is someone to stash in deep formats for the Raiders. The source notes that Kirk Cousins didn't look great in Week 1, performing well on short and intermediate throws but struggling past 10 yards. Mendoza is projected to return around Week 8, making him a speculative deep-league stash.

Smith looked solid in preseason and against the Titans in Week 1. The source considers him worth a flyer in deep leagues given the thin quarterback waiver wire. The Jets' offensive line looks better than expected and the team overall exceeded preseason expectations, though the source has reservations about the Packers defense matchup in Week 2.

Greg Dulcich is mentioned as a potential beneficiary of target volume shifts in Miami's offense; the source includes him among several receivers whose role and target share could change week-to-week.

Hunter Henry is identified as an alternative target for Drake May if DeMarrio Douglas is not the primary option, but the source favors Douglas over Henry.

Besh had a touchdown in Week 1 for the Raiders with not a lot of target competition. The source identifies him as a zero-bid flyer worth monitoring and notes he has the biggest role potential among the flyers discussed.

Jalen Coker delivered a phenomenal Week 1 performance with a 20% target share, validating the source's pre-draft thesis that he was undervalued. The source ranked him in the top 100 and expected this target share, which was a key catalyst for the valuation. Now 61% rostered across Yahoo formats, he qualifies as a priority waiver wire add for the 40% of leagues that don't own him; the source would spend the number one waiver priority on Coker if available.

The source identifies Jalen Coker as the top waiver wire priority despite heavy ownership in many leagues; in the 40% of leagues where he remains available, the source recommends spending waiver priority number one on him if you have it.

Josh Jacobs is expected to return from suspension, and the source ranked him ahead of Marshawn Lloyd in final rankings because the peaks Jacobs provides when healthy are higher than any Packers backup. The source is not panicking about the Packers' running back situation and views it as temporary until Jacobs returns.

Kaelan Black is the source's number one running back target on waivers, solidifying himself as the true handcuff to Christian McCaffrey in the 49ers' elite offense. In Week 1, Black played 43.8% of snaps, recorded 14 attempts for 65 yards (4.6 yards per carry), ran 10 routes, and posted 2.7 yards after contact per attempt. The source cautions against viewing this as a timeshare—McCaffrey was dealing with calf tightness and cramps—but emphasizes the value of owning the direct handcuff in an elite offense. Spend up to 5% FAAB, or 8–10% if desperate, but not more.

Mitchell ran 11 routes in Week 1, more than Amar'on Hampton's 9 routes despite Hampton getting 29 snaps to Mitchell's 16. Mitchell had just 4 attempts for 9 yards but the elevated route share is a red flag for Hampton's receiving upside; the source is worried Mitchell's passing game involvement could siphon upside from Hampton.

If Hampton misses time, the source believes Kamani Vidal will be the primary backup to own, not Keaton Mitchell, indicating Vidal has the clearer path to volume in a Hampton absence scenario.

Kyle Williams is a talent-based swing option for those seeking upside in the Patriots passing game with AJ Brown sidelined, but the source prefers DeMarrio Douglas for a more reliable floor.

In the same matchup where Caleb Douglas excelled, Malik Washington garnered 8 targets but caught only 3 for 53 yards, indicating the connection was not as strong; the source uses this to contextualize why Douglas is the preferred target despite Washington's target volume.

Marshawn Lloyd had a poor, inefficient Week 1 despite receiving the bulk of the volume (13 carries for 37 yards, 2.8 YPC) on 30 snaps. The source notes Lloyd was drafted in the top 100 but had him ranked outside the top 100 in final rankings, behind Josh Jacobs. Lloyd does not have significant draft capital invested by the Packers, and his inefficiency opens the door for Chris Brooks to gain carries. The source is not saying to drop Lloyd but to monitor Brooks as a potential threat to his workload.

Matthew Stafford had one of the worst outings of his career in Week 1, which significantly impacted the Rams' offense and his receivers' production. The source, a self-described Stafford fan, noted this was probably the worst performance of Stafford's career or close to it, and it explains the poor showing from the Rams' skill players.

Michael Mayer of the Las Vegas Raiders is available at 26% Yahoo ownership, which the source finds surprisingly low and suggests he should be a higher priority waiver add.

Gesicki had a nice Week 1 with a touchdown for the Bengals but the source is cautious about picking him up because he is an older veteran with significant target competition in the offense. The source considers him a deep-format pickup only.

Fant had a pretty nice outing in Week 1 but the source still prefers Juwan Johnson. Fant is listed as a watch-list player in very deep leagues only.

Freiermuth had a nice Week 1 but the source notes the Steelers offense is not sexy and features target hogs in DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman, plus tight end competition. The source is hopeful this could be Freiermuth's breakout year but remains cautious given the target distribution challenges seen last season.

Raheem Sanders is an undrafted 24-year-old rookie running back for the Browns (217 lbs, 4.46 40-time, 91st percentile speed score) who is a handcuff to Judkins. In Week 1, Sanders played 16% of snaps, ran 11 routes, was targeted 3 times, caught all 3 for 25 yards, and rushed once for 1 yard. The source notes the encouraging receiving work and views Sanders as a priority add in deep leagues, especially if Judkins' injury is significant. The Browns' defense is regressing (no Jim Schwartz), which could lead to more passing opportunities. Spend 0–1% FAAB.

Wilson looked pretty good in Week 1 for the Steelers and had gotten decent camp buzz, though talk faded toward Jeremy Bernard. The source lists him as a zero-bid flyer worth monitoring after a solid Week 1 showing.

Samaj Perine is a veteran handcuff to Chase Brown for the Texans, playing 28% of snaps versus Taj Brooks' 3% in Week 1. Perine ran 8 routes, was targeted 3 times, caught all 3 for 30 yards, and rushed 5 times for 20 yards (50 all-purpose yards). The source views him as a trustworthy safety valve in the pass game and a player who holds up in pass protection. If Chase Brown goes down, Perine would get a decent workload and be fantasy-viable as a starter. Spend 0–1% FAAB.

Taj Brooks played only 3% of snaps in Week 1, significantly less than Samaj Perine's 28%, indicating he is not the clear handcuff to Chase Brown. The source does not view Brooks as a priority add.

Hurst ran 29 routes in Week 1, third-most on the Buccaneers, just 2 routes behind Mike Evans and 3 behind Chris Godwin. He had 3 targets, 3 catches, and 36 yards. The source notes the offense looks very spread out with Evans and Godwin dominating targets, making Hurst a concern for consistency. However, Hurst would be the primary beneficiary if either Evans or Godwin (both dealing with injury concerns) miss time.