Luke Schoonmaker (TE, DAL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues (14+ Team) Or As Handcuff ROSTERED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Dallas Cowboys tight end Luke Schoonmaker filled in nicely in the absence of Jake Ferguson, catching all six of his targets for six receptions and 43 yards. He hasn't made an impact at any point in his career, […]

Jonnu Smith (TE, MIA) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep Leagues (14+ Teams) ROSTERED IN: 8% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Yes, Miami Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith had a nice day, catching six passes on seven targets for 53 yards. But with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa out with a concussion and on an uncertain timeline to return, it's hard to trust in […]

Khalil Shakir (WR, BUF) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 49% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Khalil Shakir becomes a must-add waiver wire target in all leagues after leading the Buffalo Bills in targets through the season's first two weeks. With the departures of Gabe Davis and Stefon Diggs this offseason, the Buffalo Bills vacated over 241 targets […]

Alec Pierce (WR, IND) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 28% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce has taken advantage of the injury to Josh Downs, putting up big numbers in the early stages of the 2024 season. In Week 1, Pierce had three catches for 125 yards and a touchdown, including a […]

Jerry Jeudy (WR, CLE) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 41% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy has seen a sizable workload in the early season for the Browns, with 14 targets through two games. It's safe to say that Jeudy is worth adding in many formats right now. 1 drive alone […]

Gabe Davis (WR, JAC) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 34% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Gabe Davis had a reputation for being a big-play merchant in Buffalo, but that hasn't necessarily been the case in Jacksonville. His longest reception of the season is 22 yards, but he's getting more consistent usage than he […]

Brandin Cooks (WR, DAL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 42% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks has been targeted nine times through the first two games of the season and is worth picking up in 12-team leagues due to his role in Dallas. While Cooks struggled a bit in Week 2, catching […]

Isaac Guerendo (RB, SF) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in Very Deep Leagues (16+ Teams) or as a Handcuff ROSTERED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Though San Francisco running back Christian McCaffrey is being considered for IR after a worsening of his calf and Achilles injuries, Guerendo is unlikely to see much playing time. Head coach Kyle Shanahan doesn't typically give […]

Justin Fields (QB, PIT) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Although veteran Russell Wilson was named the Steelers' starter coming out of camp, he suffered a calf injury and was deemed unable to play in Week 1. Fields stepped up in his place, completing 17 of 23 passes (74 percent) for 156 […]

Luke Schoonmaker (TE, DAL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add In 16+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Dallas Cowboys tight end Luke Schoonmaker saw 30 percent of offensive snaps while operating as the backup to Jake Ferguson in Week 1. However, Ferguson is dealing with a knee injury and didn't practice on Wednesday. As of now, he is expected […]

Alexander Mattison (RB, LV) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team PPR Leagues ROSTERED IN: 8% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Las Vegas Raiders running back Alexander Mattison made a significant impact in his first game with the team on Sunday afternoon. Although the Raiders lost, Mattison was their most productive running back in fantasy football, with four catches for 43 yards […]

Devaughn Vele (WR, DEN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 0.7% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With question marks surrounding Denver’s receiver room entering Week 1, rookie quarterback Bo Nix spread the ball around to a plethora of playmakers. One of the beneficiaries was 26-year-old rookie Devaughn Vele, who was picked in the seventh round of the 2024 […]

MarShawn Lloyd (RB, GB) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Must Add in All Leagues  ROSTERED IN: 26% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers running back MarShawn Lloyd is a potential game-changer at running back that you can get for free in most leagues. His hamstring injury scared many managers off, but starting Packers RB Josh Jacobs was horribly inefficient for most of […]

Braelon Allen (RB, NYJ) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add As a Handcuff ROSTERED IN: 25% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New York Jets running back Braelon Allen logged just two touches in his NFL debut against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night. Starting RB Breece Hall took all the meaningful touches, and given Hall's talent, that's unlikely to change soon. While it's […]

Ray-Ray McCloud III (WR, ATL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 2% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud III led the team in receiving yards (52) and targets (seven) in their Week 1 loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers. This was surprising to see as McCloud did not see the field as often compared to Drake […]

Jeff Wilson Jr. (RB, MIA) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of Leagues UPDATE: De'Von Achane is officially active for Thursday Night Football. ANALYSIS: Miami Dolphins running back Jeff Wilson Jr. could have a sizeable workload in their Week 2 matchup and is worth adding in all standard leagues. Raheem Mostert (chest) was recently ruled out […]

Sam Darnold (QB, MIN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in 2QB Leagues ROSTERED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Despite Darnold’s limitations, he could still be a viable option in two-quarterback leagues or Superflex formats. In those formats, where the demand for quarterbacks is much higher, his role as a starter for the Vikings provides a baseline of points each week. Even […]

Baker Mayfield - Week 2 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for 2024

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 19% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Baker Mayfield's impressive Week 1 performance, where he threw for 289 yards and four touchdowns with no interceptions, makes him a strong waiver wire target for fantasy football managers who need a quarterback.  The Buccaneers’ offense, equipped with playmakers like Chris Godwin and […]

Tucker Kraft (TE, GB) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 2% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Green Bay Packers tight end Tucker Kraft has a modest Week 1 stat line of three targets, two catches, and 37 yards and has become a possible tight end for fantasy manager radars.  However, this move shouldn't be advised, as Kraft’s […]

Mack Hollins (WR, BUF) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in 16+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: <1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: As the Buffalo Bills continue to search for their identity on offense, wide receiver Mack Hollins made a decent impression in the passing game. In Week 1, Hollins caught both of his targets for 25 yards and one touchdown. Josh Allen only […]

Taysom Hill (TE, NO) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 50% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill remains one of the most fascinating NFL players given how he's utilized in a utility role on offense. The Saints have not been shy about their intention to use him at tight end, wide receiver, […]

Jaylen Wright (RB, MIA) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 22% of Leagues UPDATE: De'Von Achane is officially active for Thursday Night Football. ANALYSIS: Miami Dolphins running back Jaylen Wright was a healthy scratch in Week 1, and given the team's crowded backfield, questions have emerged about his fantasy football viability during his rookie campaign. Although Wright […]

Derek Carr (QB, NO) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Avoid Adding in 1QB Leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr had an outstanding performance in Week 1 against the Carolina Panthers. He was the QB6, totaling 21.3 fantasy points, scoring more than C.J. Stroud (18.7) and Jalen Hurts (16.4). The veteran completed 82.6% of his […]

Malik Willis - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deep 2-QB Leagues ROSTERED IN: 0% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Green Bay Packers quarterback Malik Willis may get the chance to start now that fellow QB Jordan Love (knee) is injured, but don't bother picking him up. Even for 2QB leagues, Willis hasn't shown the potential for fantasy football relevance. He's a […]

Jauan Jennings (WR, SF) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in 16+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Despite being the San Francisco 49ers' WR3 over the past few years, wide receiver Jauan Jennings has never really put up big fantasy numbers. Last season, Jennings only scored double-digit fantasy points in PPR formats in two of 13 games. But the […]

Tyler Johnson - Week 2 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for 2024

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: It was a solid fantasy day for Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tyler Johnson in Week 1 against the Detroit Lions. He caught five passes for 79 yards while also seeing seven targets in the contest. His 12.9 PPR fantasy points also […]

Rico Dowdle (RB, DAL) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 40% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Dallas displayed an ugly split between their two running backs in Week 1’s win over Cleveland, with Ezekiel Elliott rushing 10 times and Rico Dowdle toting the rock eight times. Neither running back was particularly efficient, meaning the two will likely split […]

Greg Dortch (WR, ARI) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ PPR leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Greg Dortch’s path to his current role has not been easy. Undrafted out of college, Dortch found his way to the NFL as a rookie free agent in 2019, signing on to the practice squads of three different […]

Jaleel McLaughlin (RB, DEN) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 7% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Fantasy managers should consider adding Jaleel McLaughlin off the waiver wire after his Week 1 performance, despite his stat line of 10 carries for 27 yards and six catches for just one yard. The key takeaway is that McLaughlin out-snapped the presumed starter, […]