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Unlocking Championship Potential: Top Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets for Week 2

Writer: Barry Jordan
Barry Jordan
Sep 15
3 min read
QB Baker Mayfield is available in most leagues and should be a QB target if you have injuries
QB Baker Mayfield is available in most leagues and should be a QB target if you have injuries. Courtesy of Yahoo Sports

Week 1 is in the books, and the opening slate revealed critical usage trends across the league. Whether your roster suffered an early injury or you need to churn your bench depth, here are the top waiver wire targets heading into Week 2, updated with their current teams and Week 1 stat lines. Note - Rostered stats are according to Yahoo Fantasy as of Tuesday 8:30am EST.


Quarterbacks


  • Baker Mayfield (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) - Rostered in 57% of leagues: Mayfield was exceptionally efficient against Cincinnati, completing 23 of 28 passes (over 80%) with zero interceptions, while chipping in 30 rushing yards and a touchdown on the ground. He remains a viable streaming option with high weekly efficiency.

  • Tyler Shough (New Orleans Saints) - Rostered in 41% of leagues: The second-year starter showed poise leading the Saints' offense against Detroit, posting solid dual-threat involvement and keeping the passing attack productive. He is a top pickup in Superflex leagues and a viable QB2 streamer.


Wide Receivers


  • Jalen Coker (Carolina Panthers) - Rostered in 61% of leagues: Coker exploded in Week 1, hauling in 8 of 9 targets for 138 yards and 2 touchdowns in a high-scoring shootout against Chicago. He served as Bryce Young’s primary downfield weapon and should be treated as a priority add across all formats.  

  • Devaughn Vele (New Orleans Saints) - Rostered in 8% of leagues: Operating as a go-to target over the middle, Vele caught 7 of 9 targets for 69 yards and a touchdown against Detroit. His immediate red-zone trust and volume make him a high-floor target.  

  • Caleb Douglas (Miami Dolphins) - Rostered in 12% of leagues: The rookie made an instant splash in Miami’s passing attack, turning 5 receptions into 94 yards. His ability to create chunk plays down the boundary warrants a speculative bench stash.  

  • Wan'Dale Robinson (Tennessee Titans) - Rostered in 66% of leagues: Now working in Tennessee’s offense, Robinson immediately stepped into his familiar PPR role, reeling in 5 of 6 targets for 38 yards against the Jets.  


Running Backs


  • Kaelon Black (San Francisco 49ers) - Rostered in 27% of leagues: In his NFL debut, Black led San Francisco’s backfield with 14 carries for 65 yards, adding a 5-yard reception against the Rams. His immediate early-down role alongside Christian McCaffrey makes him an essential waiver target.  

  • Tyler Allgeier (Arizona Cardinals) - Rostered in 51% of leagues: Operating out of Arizona’s backfield, Allgeier paced the team with 17 rushes for 61 yards while adding 2 catches for 9 yards in a win over the Chargers. He looks primed for consistent volume as the Cardinals' primary clock-killer and goal-line option.  

  • Chris Rodriguez Jr. (Jacksonville Jaguars) - Rostered in 60% of leagues: Rodriguez logged 6 carries for 23 yards for Jacksonville, commanding early short-yardage and goal-line looks alongside Bhayshul Tuten. He is a viable touchdown-dependent stash in deeper leagues.  


Tight Ends


  • Michael Mayer (Las Vegas Raiders) - Rostered in 25% of leagues: With Brock Bowers sidelined, Mayer functioned as the offense's top short-area safety valve, catching 6 of 7 targets for 32 yards against Miami. He is a reliable plug-and-play streaming option as long as Bowers is nursing his knee injury.  

  • Dalton Schultz (Houston Texans) - Rostered in 48% of leagues: Schultz remained heavily involved in Houston's passing game against Buffalo, turning 8 targets into 4 receptions for 35 yards. Consistent target volume at a thin position keeps him firmly on the TE1 radar.


The Verdict on the Week 2 Waiver Wire Targets


Navigating early-season waiver runs is all about staying ahead of role changes before your league mates catch on. While Week 1 gives us our first real glimpse into coaches' game plans, fantasy championships are won by the managers who act decisively on usage and opportunity rather than chasing last week's touchdowns. Put in your claims, keep a close eye on late-week injury reports, and give yourself the depth needed for a deep playoff push.


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