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Chris Durr Jr. Is Too Involved to Leave on Waivers
Maryland wide receiver Chris Durr Jr. has reached must-add territory after another huge performance against Virginia Tech. Durr caught 12 passes for 109 yards and two touchdowns, one week after finishing with 10 receptions for 103 yards and a score at UConn. That's 22 catches, 212 yards and three touchdowns over the past two games, and he became the first Maryland receiver this century with consecutive 10-catch performances. Durr is still rostered in only 8% of Yahoo leagues despite emerging as the top option in Maryland's passing game, and UCLA comes to College Park next. This is no longer a speculative breakout bet. Durr should be treated as a must-add and long-term hold anywhere he is still available.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Tyjae Spears Could Be a Long-Term Hold on Waivers
Tennessee Titans running back Tyjae Spears ran for 41 yards on only seven carries in Sunday's close loss to the Eagles, adding another 29 yards on two receptions, showing encouraging efficiency to overcome a lack of usage. Expected to work primarily as the team's pass-catching back, Spears has caught only four passes through two games despite playing from behind or in a neutral game script on nearly every Titans possession. The fourth-year back still has some waiver appeal, but remains a difficult start as long as veteran Tony Pollard is healthy. Through two weeks, Pollard has seen the majority of running back snaps and leads Spears 21 carries to 10, while still splitting passing-down work. The Titans face the Giants in Week 3, and after an encouraging Week 1 outing against the Cowboys, a Monday night tilt with the Rams should provide further evidence of whether New York's defense is one to avoid early in the year.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Keenan Jackson's Breakout Demands Waiver Attention
NC State wide receiver Keenan Jackson has quickly become one of the more interesting options on the waiver wire. Jackson caught nine passes for 102 yards and three touchdowns in Saturday's loss to Vanderbilt, one week after posting four catches for a career-high 123 yards against Richmond. That gives him 13 receptions for 225 yards over his last two games, and the production is no longer tied to one isolated performance. Appalachian State visits Raleigh next, giving Jackson another chance to build on the growing role. The three-touchdown game will be difficult to repeat, but the recent volume and back-to-back 100-yard efforts make him a priority upside pickup rather than a one-week touchdown chase.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Tyler Allgeier a Player to Look for After Initial Waiver Run
Arizona Cardinals running back Tyler Allgeier ran for only 10 yards on five carries in Sunday's loss to the Seahawks, and he is a player who could be hitting waivers this week, having now averaged just 3.2 yards per carry through two games. While his latest outing offered few signs of encouragement, the fifth-year player remains one of the league's most valuable handcuffs and still holds standalone value in more favorable matchups, as shown by his 19 total opportunities in a Week 1 win over the Chargers. Rookie Jeremiyah Love is still ramping up after a high-ankle sprain cost him time at the end of training camp, but through two weeks, Allgeier has seen 25 more snaps and two more carries than the first-rounder. While he may not be startable in a Week 3 matchup against the 49ers, if Allgeier is dropped in this week's initial waiver run, he is a player to pursue aggressively as an important stash wherever bench space allows.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Aiden Flora Looks Like a Long-Term Waiver Find
Iowa State running back Aiden Flora's 194-yard, two-touchdown performance against Bowling Green will grab the attention, but his waiver case was already building. Flora handled 19 carries for 89 yards against Iowa the week before, then needed only 12 attempts to shred Bowling Green while adding two catches for 10 yards and a 66-yard punt-return touchdown. He has 328 rushing yards and three rushing scores through three games and is rostered in only 2% of Yahoo leagues. Utah presents a much tougher test this week, so this is not simply a matchup chase. Flora has taken over the lead role in Iowa State's backfield and looks like a strong waiver pickup with value beyond Week 4.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Kewan Lacy a Game-Time Decision Against Florida
Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy (shoulder) will be a game-time decision Saturday at Florida, head coach Pete Golding announced. Lacy injured his left shoulder during the third quarter of the Rebels' 32-24 win over LSU and finished with nine carries for 43 yards and a touchdown. X-rays and an MRI came back negative, and Lacy will try to practice this week before a decision is made. He has rushed for 191 yards and four touchdowns on 39 carries through three games. JT Lindsey handled four carries for 20 yards after Lacy left, though Ole Miss also has other backfield options if he cannot go. Lacy's availability will be worth tracking closely heading into Saturday's SEC road matchup.
Source: Pete Nakos
Source: Pete Nakos
Tre Tucker a Priority Waiver Add as the Raiders Top Wide Receiver
Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker caught five of seven targets for 119 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's upset victory over the Chargers, and he appears to have separated himself as the team's No. 1 wide receiver. Through two weeks, Tucker has been targeted 11 times, joining running back Ashton Jeanty and tight end Michael Mayer as the only Raiders players to see double-digit opportunities in the passing game. Starting tight end Brock Bowers (knee) was spotted at practice last week and is nearing a return after undergoing a meniscus trim days before the start of the season. While the All-Pro should immediately slot in as the team's top target-earner as soon as he's active, Tucker will continue to provide big-play upside. His 20.9 yards per reception ranks third among all players with at least 10 targets, and he is a receiver who needs to be rostered after his Week 2 WR5 finish.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Nolan James Jr. Takes Control of Notre Dame Backfield
Notre Dame running back Nolan James Jr. should be one of the first names claimed off waivers after his workload exploded against Michigan State. James carried 26 times for 121 yards and a touchdown while adding two catches for seven yards in the 27-10 win. Aneyas Williams received only nine carries for 25 yards, a major shift in a backfield that had been more unsettled entering the season. James is still rostered in just 5% of Yahoo leagues, and Purdue is next on the schedule. With the workload now moving heavily in his direction, James is a must-add who has legitimate long-term starting value rather than a one-week chase.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
CJ Baxter Climbs the Waiver Priority List
Kentucky running back CJ Baxter finally received the kind of workload fantasy managers were waiting for Saturday, carrying 19 times for 87 yards and two touchdowns in a 31-21 win at Texas A&M. He also caught a 28-yard pass, giving him 20 touches and 115 yards from scrimmage. Baxter has four rushing touchdowns through three games, and the 19 carries represented his largest workload of the season. He is rostered in only 19% of Yahoo leagues, while South Alabama visits Kentucky next. Baxter should be treated as a priority pickup after the workload spike, with a chance to become a dependable longer-term fantasy option.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Devaughn Vele a Priority Waiver Add After Another Encouraging Outing
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Devaughn Vele was targeted six more times in Sunday's win over the Ravens, collecting five receptions for 64 yards. With one Week 2 game still to be played, Vele sits as the fantasy WR18 on the season, and as long as rookie receiver Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) remains sidelined, the third-year veteran can be trusted to provide a usable floor. In Kellen Moore's up-tempo offense, quarterback Tyler Shough has attempted the second-most passes through two weeks and leads the league with 662 yards; along with Chris Olave and tight end Juwan Johnson, Vele is one of three New Orleans pass-catchers to top 50 receiving yards in both games this season. Vele was considered a priority add last week, so he may not be available in most leagues, but he should be scooped up wherever he remains unrostered.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Keyjuan Brown's Role Is Getting Harder to Ignore
Louisville running back Keyjuan Brown forced his way into a bigger waiver-wire conversation Saturday, turning 10 carries into 163 yards and two touchdowns against SMU. Isaac Brown also received 10 carries and finished with 67 yards and a score, so this is not a backfield takeover yet. Keyjuan is averaging 12.8 yards per carry through three games and is rostered in only 31% of Yahoo leagues. He has earned a larger role, and Wake Forest comes to Louisville next. The split with Isaac keeps him from automatic-start territory for now, but Keyjuan's big-play ability makes him a high-upside pickup and one of the better running back stashes available.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Kyler Murray a Player to Check for on Waiver Wires
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray (concussion) has played only 11 total snaps for his new team after being knocked out of the season opener with a concussion, but with NFL Insider Adam Schefter reporting on Sunday that he is on track for a Week 3 return, the veteran signal caller is worth checking for on waiver wires. With a lack of early-season bye weeks allowing for more roster flexibility, it's unlikely Murray was dropped in many leagues where he was drafted, but with the Vikings facing a Buccaneers team that just surrendered a QB12 finish to Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, Murray makes for a high-upside start and should be targeted wherever he was allowed to hit waivers.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jamal Rule Is a Must-Add Where Available
Nebraska running back Jamal Rule has done enough through three games to move beyond speculative waiver-wire territory. The freshman ran 15 times for 119 yards and two touchdowns against North Dakota, giving him 329 rushing yards and five scores on 38 carries this season. He has also caught four passes for 82 yards and another touchdown. Rule remains available in nearly half of Yahoo leagues despite producing in every game so far. Nebraska opens Big Ten play at Michigan State, which just allowed Notre Dame to rush for 161 yards. Rule has already earned weekly lineup consideration and should be treated as a must-add anywhere he is still sitting on waivers.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Charlie Kolar Seen Wearing a Sling
Los Angeles Chargers tight end Charlie Kolar (forearm) was wearing a sling on his left arm after he was injured in Sunday's Week 2 loss to the division-rival Las Vegas Raiders, according to Kris Rhim of ESPN. Head coach Jim Harbaugh did not have any further updates on Kolar's status on Monday. Before getting hurt on Sunday, Kolar caught all three of his targets for 21 yards while playing 40 offensive snaps. Fellow tight end David Njoku also injured his knee in the same contest and was ruled out, leaving Oronde Gadsden as the Chargers' primary pass-catching TE. Gadsden caught both of his targets for just 18 yards, but he also found the end zone for the first time this season. With both Kolar and Njoku banged up heading into Week 3 against the Buffalo Bills on the road, Gadsden will be a speculative waiver-wire target for fantasy managers who are already looking for depth at the position. Kolar drew some buzz during training camp this summer, but through two games in 2026, he has taken a back seat to both Gadsden and Njoku.
Source: ESPN.com - Kris Rhim
Source: ESPN.com - Kris Rhim
Terrance Carter Jr. a Game-Time Decision Against Sam Houston
Texas Tech tight end Terrance Carter Jr. (foot) will be a game-time decision Saturday against Sam Houston, according to Pete Nakos of On3. Carter missed the Oregon State game with a sprained foot before returning Friday against Houston, when he caught two passes for 34 yards in the Red Raiders' 28-26 win. He had also played in the season opener, finishing with three catches for 28 yards against Abilene Christian. Carter caught 55 passes for 624 yards and five touchdowns last season, so his status remains important for CFF managers at a thin position. Even if he is active Saturday, the lingering foot issue makes his workload difficult to project.
Source: Pete Nakos
Source: Pete Nakos
