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Sneaky late pickups for your fantasy football team
Week 2 waiver wire targets that are still available and could transform your fantasy roster.
In brief
Week 2 waiver wire targets that are still available and could transform your fantasy roster. Monitor injury reports throughout the week to find underrostered players who suddenly get increased opportunity. Originally reported by PhillyVoice.
Carson Wentz targets the Bears
Wentz gets another start with Kyler Murray out and threw three TDs in relief last week. Chicago's defense is woeful, making this a likely shootout where the Vikings need to pass frequently.
Wentz has elite weapons
The Vikings QB has Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and T.J. Hockenson to throw to. Wentz is rostered in just 6% of Yahoo leagues, so he should still be available.
Drew Lock as QB backup
Lock showed good chemistry with Jaxon Smith-Njigba in Week 1 and has extra prep time after Seattle's Wednesday night game. The Cardinals defense likely overachieved in their Week 1 upset.
Demond Claiborn gets his shot
The Vikings moved Jordan Mason to injured reserve with a thumb injury, opening snaps for rookie sixth-rounder Claiborn. He ran a 4.37 forty-yard dash and brings explosive speed to Minnesota's run game.
Jonah Coleman breakout potential
R.J. Harvey is questionable with a hamstring injury, which could give the impressive rookie Coleman offensive snaps after handling kickoff returns in Week 1. He was very impressive in preseason.
Coleman available in most leagues
With J.K. Dobbins' injury history, Coleman could become a valuable long-term asset. He's available in 75% of Yahoo leagues, making him an easy add to hold for future production.
Kayshon Boutte becomes WR1
Boutte becomes Houston's top target with Nico Collins out against the Bengals. Only rostered in 23% of Yahoo leagues despite being a WR1, he should see his target share skyrocket.
Boutte's first game was quiet
The former Patriots receiver had just one catch in his Texans debut, but that was before Collins went out. With Collins sidelined, Boutte will be C.J. Stroud's primary option.
Michael Mayer fills Bowers void
With Brock Bowers doubtful to debut, Mayer will be one of the Raiders' top targets. He's only rostered in 20% of Yahoo leagues despite getting seven targets in Week 1.
Mayer has elite pedigree
The second-round pick caught 180 passes at Notre Dame and recently signed a three-year extension with the Raiders. Head coach Klint Kubiak runs a tight end-friendly offense.
Mayer's target volume is key
He had six receptions on seven targets for 32 yards in Week 1. The receiving yards were underwhelming, but the seven targets were the most on the team, signaling his role.
The takeaway
Monitor injury reports throughout the week to find underrostered players who suddenly get increased opportunity.
