The week is nearly wrapped up, and of course there were another round of injuries. As a result, fantasy managers will be on the lookout for wavier wire additions and replacement options for those injured over the weekend. Here’s a look at a few players that are hot on the waiver wire this week. We’ll let you know how we’re approaching each of them: Khalil Herbert, Dontrell Hilliard, and Rex Burkhead.

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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets: Khalil Herbert, Dontrell Hilliard, Rex Burkhead

Khalil Herbert (CHI): 41% rostered

• Next opponents: @GB, HOU, @NYG
• True value: $5
• Desperate need: $10
• Budget-minded: $2

Analysis: It should come as no surprise that Herbert cracked double-digit fantasy points in Week 1 against the 49ers. More impressively, he put up those 11.3 points on only nine carries and was out-snapped and out-touched by starter David Montgomery. Chicago looked to Herbert instead of Montgomery to close out San Francisco in their comeback win in the soggy deluge at Soldier Field. Look for the more efficient second-year pro from Virginia Tech to earn a more even share of the backfield as the season progresses.

Dontrell Hilliard (TEN): 6% rostered

• Next opponents: @BUF, LV, @IND
• True value: $4
• Desperate need: $8
• Budget-minded: $2

Analysis: Absolutely no one could have foretold Hilliard more than doubling Derrick Henry‘s Week 1 fantasy production, but here we are. Where Henry was the obvious bell cow in the rushing department, the young Hilliard hauled in three receptions for 61 yards and two pivotal touchdowns versus the Giants. Don’t go crazy and chase points with a frivolous FAAB bid, but the receiving volume in this Titans offense has to be funneled somewhere other than to an uninspiring WR corps.

Rex Burkhead (HOU): 13% rostered

• Next opponents: @DEN, @CHI, LAC
• True Value: $5
• Desperate need: $10
• Budget-minded: $2

Analysis: It was a stern reminder to everyone that a head coach naming a starting RB means absolutely nothing. Lovie Smith anointed the promising rookie Dameon Pierce as his “lead” back, and then the preponderance of backfield snaps and opportunities for the Texans in Week 1 went to the perennially irrelevant Burkhead. Rex was his boring self, turning 19 touches into a ho-hum 12.0 fantasy points. Eight of those points came through the air for Burkhead, revealing Houston’s obvious preference for the vet in important situations. Rexy isn’t sexy, but he is a lot less annoying as a spot flex starter locked in for double-digit PPR points with how often the Texans are in negative game scripts.

Week 2 Waiver Wire Rankings