Fantasy Football: waiver Wire Heats Up as Quarterbacks Fall to Injury
Breaking: The fantasy football landscape shifted dramatically in Week 2 with injuries to several key quarterbacks, creating a surge in demand for viable replacements on the waiver wire. With established starters sidelined, fantasy managers are scrambling to bolster their rosters ahead of Week 3, and several previously overlooked players are poised to become valuable assets.
The rash of injuries-including the uncertain status of several starters-underscores the inherent volatility of the quarterback position in fantasy football. For leagues requiring a starting QB, the waiver wire represents a critical opportunity to navigate these challenges and maintain a competitive edge. This week’s pickups could define a season for teams hit hardest by the injury bug.
Quarterbacks
Daniel Jones,New York Giants (6.8%): Despite a slow start to the season, Jones offers intriguing upside as a dual-threat quarterback. He’s currently available in a significant number of leagues and could provide immediate value if pressed into a starting role.
Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers (28.7%): Love has demonstrated promising potential in his first two starts, throwing for 2 touchdowns in each game. His availability is decreasing, but he remains a worthwhile target for teams seeking a stable quarterback option.
Dalton Kincaid, Buffalo Bills (1.0%): kincaid is rapidly emerging as a potential TE1. He’s been nearly on par with Travis Kelce in targets and has outscored all tight ends except for rob Gronkowski in the first two weeks. While this pace is unlikely to continue,kincaid possesses the talent to sustain TE1 production. He has outscored running back Alvin Kamara.
Zach Ertz, Washington Commanders (50.0%): The veteran has found the end zone in each of the first two weeks, making him a popular target in fantasy leagues. A favorable Week 3 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders further enhances his appeal.
Deep-league options/streamers/random thoughts
Carolina Panthers starter Ja’Tavion Sanders (1.0%) was a deep-league sleeper, and while he didn’t make a significant impact in Week 1, he caught seven of nine targets and scored 12.4 points in Week 2.He’s worth monitoring as a potential backup.
D/ST
Green Bay Packers (44.8%): The Packers D/ST has been surprisingly productive, scoring 17 points in wins over the detroit Lions and Washington Commanders. Facing the Cleveland Browns in Week 3, a team not known for its offensive explosiveness, makes them a strong streaming option.
Indianapolis Colts (36.6%): Despite a quiet Week 2,the Colts D/ST faces the Titans in Week 3,presenting a more favorable matchup.
Kansas City Chiefs (12.4%): The Chiefs defense limited the Eagles to 20 points and could generate turnovers against the Giants on Sunday night.
