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Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups


Quarterback

Carson Wentz

Washington Commanders vs

Jacksonville Jaguars

This off-season QB Carson Wentz was traded from the Colts to the Commanders. Sunday versus the Jaguars Wentz showed why he was in the running for NFL MVP in 2018 with the Eagles. Carson Wentz had 313 passing yards with 4 passing touchdowns and 12 rushing yards with 0 rushing touchdowns versus the Jaguars. That was 27.72 fantasy points and was the 3rd best fantasy QB finish this week. Carson Wentz is rostered in 3.2% of fantasy leagues.



Running Back Jaylen Warren Pittsburgh Steelers @

Cincinnati Bengals


Steelers RB Najee Harris left Week 1 versus the Bengals with a foot injury and was in a walking-boot after the game. Jaylen Warren saw all the RB snaps once Najee Harris left. If Najee misses time due to his injury to his foot Jaylen Warren should get the bulk of the carries in the Steelers backfield. Jaylen Warren had 7 rushing yards with 0 rushing touchdowns and 0 receptions for 0 receiving yards with 0 receiving touchdowns versus the Bengals. That was 0.70fantasy points and was the 66th best fantasy RB finish this week. Jaylen Warren is rostered in 0.4% of fantasy leagues.




Wide Receiver

Robbie Anderson

Carolina Panthers vs

Cleveland Browns


In Week 1 Robbie Anderson led the Panthers with:

• 33 routes run

• 53 snaps

• 7 targets

He now has the best QB of his career in Baker Mayfield. 85% of his targets were catchable in Week 1 which was 16% higher than his 2021 average with Sam Darnold as Andersons QB. Robbie Anderson had 102 receiving yards with 1 receiving touchdown versus the Browns. That was 21.20 fantasy points and was the 10th best fantasy WR finish this week. Robbie Anderson is rostered in 2.3% of fantasy leagues.



Tight End

O.J. Howard

Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts

After being a surprise cut by the Bills in the preseason TE O.J. Howard landed in Houston with the Texans. In Houston Howard should continue to be a big part of the passing game as the Texans are void of many pass catchers. O.J. Howard had 38 receiving yards and 2 receiving touchdowns versus the Colts. That was 17.80 fantasy points and was the 2nd best TE finish this week. O.J. Howard is rostered in 0.3% of fantasy leagues.


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