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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Advice for Week 2
Without further ado, let’s dive into some of the questions and answers from my Week 2 Discord AMA.
Waiver Wire Questions
With George Kittle injured, which tight end should I add off the waiver wire?
Unfortunately, George Kittle will reportedly miss 3-5 weeks with a hamstring injury. While Jake Tonges played well filling in for the superstar tight end, he isn’t an ideal replacement option in standard-size leagues. Instead, Juwan Johnson, Harold Fannin Jr. and Jonnu Smith are solid options. All three are rostered in fewer than 25% of ESPN leagues. However, check your waiver wire for Dalton Kincaid or Kyle Pitts. I like both over the previous three tight ends.
Which quarterbacks should I target off the waiver wire if I have Brock Purdy?
Hopefully, Brock Purdy can play in the fantasy-friendly Week 2 matchup against the New Orleans Saints. Unfortunately, he is dealing with toe and shoulder injuries, putting his status in doubt. Fantasy players should check the waiver wire for Justin Fields. However, he is rostered in over 70% of ESPN leagues. Some appealing one-week replacement options for Purdy include Michael Penix Jr. against the Minnesota Vikings and Geno Smith against the Los Angeles Chargers.
How much FAAB should I spend on Ja’Marr Chase in a guillotine league?
Excellent question. Making waiver wire decisions in guillotine leagues can be extremely stressful. While the superstar had a poor Week 1 performance, totaling 4.6 PPR fantasy points, I would spend half of my budget on Ja’Marr Chase. He was the only non-quarterback to average over 22.5 fantasy points per game last season. Chase should have a similar year in 2025 despite the slow start on Sunday. The superstar could be the piece that puts your team over the top.
Is Quentin Johnston the top wide receiver waiver wire target?
Fantasy players who want a wide receiver with the most long-term appeal should target Quentin Johnston off the waiver wire. He was the Chargers’ highest-scoring wide receiver, totaling 24.9 PPR fantasy points against the Kansas City Chiefs. Johnston caught five of his seven targets for 79 receiving yards and two touchdowns, leading the team in yards and scores. More importantly, he finished second on the team with 36 routes run, only two fewer than Ladd McConkey.
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