Is Jayden Reed A Good Fantasy Football Pickup for Week 3? Waiver Wire Outlook

The Green Bay Packers entered 2023 with questions in the wide receiver room. Aside from Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs, the remaining supporting cast had little playing experience. With Christian Watson missing the first two weeks with a hamstring injury, rookie receiver Jayden Reed has stepped up for the Packers. This includes finding the end […]

Jayden Reed (WR, GB) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With Christian Watson out again, Jayden Reed was the most targeted wide receiver for the Packers, as Jordan Love looked his way eight times. He pulled in four of those for 37 yards and a pair of touchdowns.   Two Jayden Reed […]

Sam Howell (QB, WAS) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Despite being a fifth-round selection two years ago, Sam Howell has played well through the first two weeks of the season. He scored over 15.2 points last, thanks to a rushing touchdown, and had 21.2 points after throwing for almost 300 yards and […]

Is Kyren Williams A Good Fantasy Football Pickup For Week 3? Waiver Wire Outlook

Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams delivered once again and was highly productive in the team's Week 2 loss to the 49ers. After Week 1, there were some concerns about whether or not Williams was the solution at running back. With Cam Akers a late scratch on Sunday, Kyren was the clear RB1 and […]

Zach Ertz (TE, ARI) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Zach Ertz might be on the tail end of his storied career, but the longtime fantasy stalwart is still delivering numbers for his fantasy managers. He has been better than most fantasy pundits thought he would be this year, thanks in part […]

Juwan Johnson (TE, NOS) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 37% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Juwan Johnson has proven that he can score touchdowns no matter who is throwing him the ball. Johnson found the end zone last year with Andy Dalton, Jameis Winston, and Taysom Hill taking turns tossing passes his way.   Week 2 Waiver […]

Browns Defense Plays Well In Week 2 Loss

The Cleveland Browns defense played well in a 26-22 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2. Despite the Steelers scoring 26 points, the defense can't be blamed for 14 of those as the Pittsburgh defense got a touchdown on a pick-six and a 17-yard fumble return in the game. Cleveland's defense gave the Steelers […]

Dustin Hopkins Makes Two Field Goals In Week 2

Cleveland Browns kicker Dustin Hopkins made two of his three field goals in a 26-22 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2. Hopkins hit field goals from 43 and 55 yards out while missing from 43 yards out in the loss on Monday night. The veteran kicker has been reliable for the Browns thus […]

David Njoku Goes For 48 Yards In Week 2

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku caught all four of his targets for 48 yards and lost a fumble in a 26-22 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2. Njoku finished second on the Browns in receiving on Monday night, mostly hauling in short passes and flashing his yards after the catch skills to […]

Elijah Moore Catches Three Passes In Week 2 Loss

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Elijah Moore caught three of his nine targets for 36 yards in a 26-22 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2. Moore's nine targets were second on the team, just one behind Amari Cooper, but he and Deshaun Watson struggled to connect in the Monday night loss. Moore also picked […]

Amari Cooper Plays Through Groin Injury To Post 90 Yards

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper played well in a 26-22 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2. Heading into Week 2 Cooper was tagged as questionable after reaggravating a groin injury in practice earlier in the week, but he was able to suit up. He wound up leading Cleveland in all receiving categories […]

Jerome Ford Tops 100 Yards, Scores Touchdown In Week 2

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford carried the ball 16 times for 106 yards and added three catches for 25 yards and a touchdown in a 26-22 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2. Starting running back Nick Chubb suffered a serious, season-ending knee injury in the first half, opening the door for Ford […]

Deshaun Watson Struggles In MNF Defeat

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson had a rough night in a 26-22 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2. Watson completed 22 of his 40 passes for 235 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in the disappointing loss to his team's division rivals, while adding six rushes for 22 yards. He threw a pick-six […]

Video: Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 3 (2023)

The 2023 fantasy football season continues with our Week 3 waiver wire pickups. 2023 fantasy football waiver wire pickups for RB, WR, TE, and QB in Week 3! Anthony Aniano brings you This week's must-add fantasy football free agents & pickups -- potential waiver wire winners heading into Week 3 for running backs, wide receivers, […]

Panic Mode: Week 3 Fantasy Football Busts, Start/Sit Concerns and Analysis (2023)

The 2023 fantasy football season continues with our Week 3 "Panic Mode" analysis. Jorden Hill digs into players that have disappointed so far and have some fantasy football managers in "Panic Mode". He analyzes some difficult Cut List Candidates and Start/Sit decisions for Week 3 of the 2023 fantasy football season. Be sure to tune […]

Is Saquon Barkley Injured Or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley was the second-overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Barkley had an outstanding college career, totaling 671 rushing attempts for 3,843 yards and 43 touchdowns in three years at Penn State. The former Nittany Lion had an excellent rookie season, totaling 261 rushing attempts for 1,307 yards and […]

Will The Rams Trade Cam Akers? Which Teams Would Be The Best Fit? Fantasy Football Outlook

Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers was the 52nd overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Akers had a productive college career, totaling 586 rushing attempts for 2,875 yards and 27 touchdowns in three years at Florida State. The former Seminole has had a limited NFL career because of injuries. He missed all but […]

Juwan Johnson Has A Quiet Monday Night

New Orleans Saints tight end Juwan Johnson was targeted three times (8.8% target share) in the Monday night win over Carolina, grabbing two catches for 13 yards. Johnson is a clear fourth in the pecking order behind wide receivers Chris Olave, Michael Thomas, and Rashid Shaheed and is not currently startable at tight end. It […]

Shaq Thompson Likely Done For The Season

Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson (ankle) suffered an injury to his ankle on Monday night in the Week 2 loss to the New Orleans Saints that is likely to keep him out for the rest of the season, according to sources. Thompson will undergo tests on Tuesday to get more information, but head coach Frank […]

Panthers Defense Notches Four Sacks In Week 2

The Carolina Panthers defense played well in a 20-17 loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 2. Carolina notched four sacks and forced a turnover while holding the Saint to just two touchdowns and 341 yards of total offense in the close loss. They were led by Frankie Luvu, who had two sacks and […]

Eddy Pineiro Makes Three Field Goals In Week 2

Carolina Panthers kicker Eddy Pineiro made all three of his field goals in a 20-17 loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 2. Pineiro showed off a big leg, making field goals from 52, 54, and 36 yards out in the close loss. The veteran kicker has now made all four of his field-goal […]

Hayden Hurst Held To 20 Yards In Week 2

Carolina Panthers tight end Hayden Hurst caught all three of his targets for 20 yards in a 20-17 loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 2. Hurst was quiet for much of the game, with most of his production coming via a nine-yard catch on his team's final drive of the contest. Hurst had […]

Minkah Fitzpatrick Ruled Out With Chest Injury

Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (chest) suffered a chest injury on Monday night against the Cleveland Browns and has been ruled out. Fitzpatrick left the Week 2 contest at the end of the third quarter and will not make it back. Before leaving, the 26-year-old defensive back had six tackles (five solo) and two passes […]

Jonathan Mingo Catches Three Passes In Week 2

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jonathan Mingo caught three of his eight targets for 26 yards in a 20-17 loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 2. Mingo's eight targets finished second on the team, but he and quarterback Bryce Young had trouble connecting in the contest. Mingo's longest catch went for 22 yards but […]

Michael Thomas Draws Nine Targets In Week 2

New Orleans Saints veteran receiver Michael Thomas was targeted early and often in the Week 2 win over the Carolina Panthers on Monday night. Thomas drew nine targets, catching seven of them for 55 yards. The 30-year-old should be startable as long as he is healthy in PPR leagues if he continues to draw high […]

Adam Thielen Finds The End Zone In Week 2

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Adam Thielen turned in a big game in a 20-17 loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 2. Thielen caught seven of his nine targets for 59 yards and a touchdown, leading his team in all receiving categories in the close loss. The veteran wideout's touchdown was a three-yard grab […]

Rashid Shaheed Catches Another Bomb In Week 2

New Orleans Saints second-year receiver Rashid Shaheed was targeted four times in the Monday night victory over the Carolina Panthers. Shaheed caught all four targets for 63 yards, with a majority of the yards coming on a late 45-yard bomb on the sideline from quarterback Derek Carr. While he was outpaced in targets by Chris […]

Chuba Hubbard Finishes Second In Receiving For Panthers In Week 2

Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard carried the ball twice for 16 yards and added five catches for 34 yards in a 20-17 loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 2. Hubbard continues to look more dangerous than Miles Sanders when he gets the ball and wound up finishing second on the team in […]

Miles Sanders Held To 43 Rushing Yards In Week 2 Loss

Carolina Panthers running back Miles Sanders carried the ball 14 times for 43 yards and added four yards on three catches in a 20-17 loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 2. Sanders was bottled up by a tough New Orleans run game, averaging just 3.1 yards per carry with his longest tote going […]