An thrilling Week 2 of the NFL season culminates with a Monday night time doubleheader. Within the first sport, the Tennessee Titans will play the Buffalo Payments, and within the second, the Minnesota Vikings will play the Philadelphia Eagles.
Week 2 was a wild journey for fantasy soccer managers. Amon-Ra St. Brown made historical past along with his eighth consecutive sport with eight-plus receptions for the Lions, tying Antonio Brown and Michael Thomas. Plus, Tua Tagovailoa was a standout with 38.8 fantasy factors that included a Miami-franchise-record six touchdowns.
Nevertheless, the largest story from Week 2 concerned Trey Lance. He was carted off the sphere within the first quarter of the San Francisco 49ers‘ matchup towards the Seattle Seahawks, forcing Jimmy Garoppolo to take over. The decision was a damaged ankle, so Lance will now be out for the season, and fantasy managers are left scrambling to switch him.
To that finish, I’ve some QB options for you, in addition to gamers it’s best to find out about on the waiver wire at different positions. Whereas a few of these gamers will help your fantasy soccer groups proper now, others are stashes — gamers who won’t be deployed into your lineup in Week 3 however who may have the potential to take action within the close to future. The bye weeks are simply across the nook, so that they’ll function helpful depth choices as effectively.
With that in thoughts, let’s check out the beneficial ESPN Fantasy waiver-wire provides for Week 3.
Quarterbacks
Jimmy Garoppolo, San Francisco 49ers (1.0% rostered in ESPN leagues): Effectively, when you’re trying to substitute Lance, let’s begin within the apparent place. Earlier than Sunday’s sport, Garoppolo did not count on to get any on-field reps, however that is precisely what he obtained for many of the 49ers’ 27-7 win. Final season, he averaged 16.0 fantasy factors per sport, making him a stable streamer for fantasy managers. And do not forget that with Garoppolo on the helm, the 49ers have been to a Tremendous Bowl and final yr’s NFC Championship Recreation. In different phrases, this season’s expectations actually will not be lowered with the compelled QB change.
Carson Wentz, Washington Commanders (56.7%): I’ve to say the Commanders quarterback once more this week. Wentz has accomplished 65.5% of his passes for 650 yards and 7 touchdowns in two video games up to now in 2022. He has not solely saved the Commanders in each video games but additionally has introduced them again from deficits. Wentz will be considered as a high-end QB2 with upside.
Marcus Mariota, Atlanta Falcons (9.3%): Mariota is an excellent choice for deeper leagues or for fantasy managers in superflex or 2-QB codecs. In two video games, he has averaged 16.7 fantasy factors and has demonstrated the power to steer the Falcons’ offense. Mariota is on the streaming radar because of having Drake London, Cordarrelle Patterson and Kyle Pitts as his high offensive playmakers.
Jared Goff, Detroit Lions (6.8%): The Lions have scored 71 factors over the primary two weeks, together with a landing in each quarter. Goff is surrounded by an upgraded offensive line and a plethora of receiving playmakers. By two video games, Goff has averaged 20.7 fantasy factors, and it appears to be like like he can have loads of productive video games this season. He is an ideal QB2 for fantasy managers. Minnesota is up subsequent in Week 3.
Operating backs
Raheem Mostert, Miami Dolphins (51.7%): Mostert is trying just like the starter for the Dolphins after he completed with 14 touches for 79 whole yards in a win over the Ravens. Chase Edmonds, who signed the second-largest contract amongst free agent operating backs through the offseason, had solely six touches for 41 whole yards. Mostert additionally had a better snap share than Edmonds. Do not overcomplicate it. Each operating backs will probably be concerned within the Dolphins’ backfield, but it surely’s Mostert who needs to be picked up in all leagues.
Eno Benjamin (4.0%) and Darrel Williams, Arizona Cardinals (3.6%): James Conner missed nearly all the second half towards the Raiders on Sunday. He has a historical past of ankle points. Benjamin (11 touches) and Williams (10) shaped a committee after Conner left, with each ending the sport with the same variety of touches. The backfield may very well be cut up evenly if Conner misses time in Week 3 towards the Rams with Kyler Murray additionally getting his share of rushes. Benjamin and Williams are each on the radar in deeper PPR codecs.
Tyler Allgeier, Atlanta Falcons (14%): Allgeier made his skilled debut on Sunday towards the Rams with veteran operating again Damien Williams positioned on IR because of a rib damage. It was a stable efficiency from him, tying Patterson (10) for the crew lead in dashing makes an attempt. Allgeier performed on solely 31% of the offensive snaps, however he has the potential to be a league winner primarily based on his collegiate manufacturing. In Allgeier’s final two seasons at BYU, he ran for two,731 yards and 36 touchdowns.
Fast hits: Tyrion Davis-Worth performed on almost as many snaps as Jeff Wilson Jr. however wasn’t almost as efficient operating the ball along with his 14 dashing makes an attempt. The 49ers operating again is rostered in solely 4.5% of leagues however could also be value a stash. … J.D. McKissic continues to be prioritized within the Commanders’ passing sport. He is on the flex radar for fantasy managers in deeper codecs. McKissic has averaged 10.5 fantasy factors per sport this season and is rostered in solely 42% of leagues.
Huge receivers
Nelson Agholor, New England Patriots (0.6%): Agholor had his greatest sport with New England on Sunday, seeing vital time within the slot and likewise on the skin. He completed with six receptions for 110 yards. Agholor’s TD reception from QB Mac Jones had a completion chance of solely 26.2%, in accordance with Subsequent Gen Stats. It was the third-lowest completion chance on any Jones landing to this point in his profession. The connection between Jones and Agholor, which was reported to have improved throughout coaching camp, appears to have translated to regular-season wonders. In Week 3, Agholor has a wonderful matchup towards a Ravens secondary that was simply destroyed by Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.
Sterling Shepard, New York Giants (10.2%): Shepard had essentially the most targets (10) towards the Panthers on Sunday and was second in snaps amongst Giants broad receivers. There isn’t a “true No. 1 receiver” in New York, so it will be clever to regulate the apply stories to higher perceive who’s producing essentially the most buzz. That stated, it would most likely proceed to be Shepard. The Giants host the Cowboys in Week 3. For his profession, Shepard has averaged 6.2 targets and 11.0 fantasy factors per sport towards Dallas. He is an ideal choice for fantasy managers in deeper codecs.
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Liz Loza is optimistic about Sterling Shepard’s efficiency in Week 2 and his potential as a flex participant in PPR leagues.
Michael Gallup, Dallas Cowboys (44.2%): Gallup will return to the Cowboys’ lineup in Week 3 after ending up his rehab on the torn ACL he suffered final season. He will probably be welcomed by a Dallas offense that’s struggling on the WR place. CeeDee Lamb has caught solely 9 of twenty-two targets for 104 receiving yards and has but to attain a landing. Gallup may see loads of targets towards the Giants in Week 3 as Dalton Schultz offers with a knee damage.
Noah Brown, Dallas Cowboys (0.8%): OK, how ’bout them Cowboys? Brown’s rapport with quarterback Cooper Rush was on full show on Sunday towards the Bengals. This duo signed onto the Cowboys’ roster again in 2017. Thus far this season, Brown has been the crew’s best receiver. Between two quarterbacks, he is caught 159 yards and a landing on 14 targets. Brown seems to be in nice form heading into Week 3 towards the Giants secondary.
Greg Dortch, Arizona Cardinals (2.8%): Dortch has been the Cardinals’ most constant offensive contributor up to now. By two video games, he has averaged 6.5 targets and 14.4 fantasy factors. When Rondale Moore returns from his hamstring damage and DeAndre Hopkins returns from his suspension, Dortch may lose worth. Within the meantime, it seems he is on the flex radar. Marquise Brown will battle it out with Jalen Ramsey in Week 3, leaving Dortch to see favorable protection.
Fast hits: Curtis Samuel is rostered in solely 67.6% of ESPN leagues. Prioritize him if he’s out there in yours, as he is averaged 21.0 fantasy factors per sport this season. … You are able to do the identical with Jahan Dotson, who’s rostered in solely 60.7% of ESPN leagues. He is averaged 18.0 fantasy factors per sport this season.
Tight ends
Logan Thomas, Washington Commanders (19.5%): From Week 1 to Week 2, Thomas’ snaps and routes each elevated. He caught 3 of 5 targets for 37 yards and a landing on Sunday towards the Lions. Wentz has had a ton of success in his profession with huge receivers and bigger-bodied tight ends. In Week 3 towards the Eagles, Thomas may very well be very productive as Samuel, Dotson and Terry McLaurin, ought to, ahem, command a substantial amount of consideration from opposing defenses. Look no additional when you want an improve at TE.
Evan Engram, Jacksonville Jaguars (16.6%): Engram led the Jaguars in targets (eight) and receptions (seven) with a route-participation price of 85%. He is a dependable goal of QB Trevor Lawrence, who has a number of receiving playmakers to focus on every week. That is why Engram can have some low statistical outings in sure weeks. Even so, 12 targets over the primary two weeks of the season is a good signal. In Week 3, Engram is an excellent choice towards a Chargers protection that has had hassle defending tight ends. Ideally, he needs to be paired with one other tight finish for fantasy managers to implement a matchup-based “committee” strategy.
Fast hits: Tyler Conklin has averaged 8.0 targets and 10.8 fantasy factors per sport by means of two video games. C.J. Uzomah‘s eventual return from a hamstring damage may negatively influence his goal share. Conklin is rostered in only one.8% of ESPN leagues. … Hayden Hurst has collected 15 targets by means of two video games. Hurst may succeed in the midst of the sphere with opposing defenses making an attempt to remove Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.