Welcome to the Week 3 waiver wire watch! Contemplate making a waiver declare in your fantasy soccer leagues for the next gamers (accessible in not less than 50% of ESPN leagues).
Derek Carr, QB, New Orleans Saints
Zoo wee mama! The shock of the season to date is Klint Kubiak’s offense. The brand new O-coordinator in New Orleans has produced consecutive 40-point outings, one thing the Saints haven’t performed since Drew Brees’ record-breaking 2018 season. Derek Carr has accomplished 30 of 39 passes for 443 yards and 5 touchdowns; he leads the league in yards per try, passer score, QBR, EPA per play and CPOE. Kubiak and co. will come all the way down to Earth sooner or later, however they’ve confirmed themselves as a fantasy-relevant unit, making Carr a succesful possibility in deep or 2QB leagues.
Carson Steele, RB, Kansas Metropolis Chiefs
No participant on this article has a greater alternative in entrance of him than Steele, who’s in line for double-digit touches after Chiefs starter Isiah Pacheco (fibula) was positioned on injured reserve. Steele will be plugged in as a short-term spot starter — simply watch out for his long-term ceiling. Pacheco will return later within the season, Samaje Perine lingers as a veteran presence, and the crew hosted free agent Kareem Hunt on a free agent go to Tuesday, per Adam Schefter.
Braelon Allen, RB, New York Jets
Allen, the 134th pick of Wisconsin, scored 2 touchdowns on 9 touches final week. Although that scoring fee is unstable, it does give the teaching workers a cause to proceed giving him alternatives. Allen generated a number of buzz out of Jets coaching camp and is among the many greatest handcuffs in fantasy.
Demarcus Robinson, WR, Los Angeles Rams
With Cooper Kupp (ankle) and Puka Nacua (knee) shelved on injured reserve, Robinson has stepped up as Matt Stafford’s lead receiver. He paces the crew in routes run and ranks top-30 amongst all NFL wideouts in air yards and common depth of goal. The Rams have some robust defenses on deck between the San Francisco 49ers and Chicago Bears, however the prime goal earner in Sean McVay’s offense deserves a roster spot in all dynasty codecs.
Quentin Johnston, WR, Los Angeles Chargers
The Chargers had been a serious speaking level this offseason after cleansing home, hiring Jim Harbaugh and shifting on from Keenan Allen and Mike Williams. Fantasy analysts debated whether or not fourth-year professional Josh Palmer or second-round rookie Ladd McConkey would change into Justin Herbert’s lead goal, however as a substitute, it’s Quentin Johnston who’s main L.A. in targets, catches, yards, touchdowns and first downs via the air. He scored twice in Week 2, which led to the Seventeenth-most PPR factors by any participant coming into Monday evening. Johnston had a forgettable rookie season, to place it properly, however the former Twenty first-overall choose may very well be a noteworthy fantasy asset this yr.
Josh Downs, WR, Indianapolis Colts
Final yr’s 79th total choose broke the franchise document for receptions by a rookie after posting 68 catches for 771 yards and a couple of touchdowns. Downs was anticipated to have a powerful sophomore marketing campaign with him (knee) and Anthony Richardson (shoulder) coming back from 2023 accidents, however Downs sprained an ankle in coaching camp and missed the primary two video games of the season. The excellent news is he practiced for the primary time final week, together with a full follow on Friday, and may very well be good to go as quickly as this weekend. The second-year slot man received’t be accessible in fantasy leagues for lengthy.
Hunter Henry, TE, New England Patriots
Henry had a profession day with 8 catches for 109 yards in final week’s time beyond regulation loss. The ninth-year tight finish hadn’t surpassed 70 yards in a sport for the reason that 2021 season — so he shouldn’t be anticipated to repeat this shock efficiency. Nonetheless, you may do worse than including a seasoned vet enjoying in Alex Van Pelt’s TE-friendly offense for those who’re needy on the place.
