Dominating the waiver wire could catapult you into championship territory regardless of how much you struggled during the draft or while making trades. Read on for eight season-long waiver wire targets, as well as a few players who you can comfortably cut loose.
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Let’s check out eight players that warrant consideration ahead of the upcoming waiver wire cycle. All players listed here are rostered in less than 35 percent of ESPN leagues and could have legitimate impacts down the stretch.
Teddy Bridgewater
Rostered in 24.7 percent of leagues
Bridgewater led the Broncos to a 30-16 win over the Cowboys this week, throwing for 249 yards and one touchdown along the way. He also scampered into the end zone for a rushing touchdown. Perhaps most important was the quarterback’s zero turnovers. In fact, excluding Week 6 against the Raiders, Bridgewater has been responsible for just two turnovers through eight games. He’s worth adding as a strong No. 2 quarterback option down the road.
Mark Ingram
Rostered in 23.3 percent of leagues
Traded from the Texans to the Saints, Ingram has posted 18.6 fantasy points through two games since returning home. Specifically, he has acquired a newfound receiving ability, catching seven passes during this two-game span. He’s not going to surpass Alvin Kamara on the depth chart, but he’s definitely worth stashing for when you’re in a bind due to injuries or bye weeks.
Ty Johnson
Rostered in 20.5 percent of leagues
Williams is once again making an appearance in our weekly adds and drops article. The Jets running back has looked fantastic as of late, averaging 14.1 fantasy points per game over his last four contests. While it’s hard to trust someone in an offense as shaky as the Jets’, the volume has clearly been there for Johnson and should only continue as New York focuses on a more checkdown-style approach.
Rhamondre Stevenson
Rostered in 5.9 percent of leagues
Here’s one for the folks in deeper leagues. A head injury forced Damien Harris out of action last Sunday, and even if he’s back for Week 10, it’s possible that the Patriots look into a 50-50 split of Harris and Stevenson. After all, the latter totaled 12 touches and 106 scrimmage yards against Carolina this past week. It seems like the rookie’s usage is trending upward over the rest of the season.
Jamison Crowder
Rostered in 33.4 percent of leagues
Two Jets in one article? New York’s offense shouldn’t be good, but they’ve still shown an ability to move down the field and put up points, whether it be during a close game or in a garbage-time setting. Crowder is now averaging 12 points per game and has been the Jets’ most reliable wide receiver amidst their turmoil at quarterback. He should be rostered in most leagues, and it’s fair to consider him a FLEX play if you’re in a bind.
Rashod Bateman
Rostered in 25 percent of leagues
Bateman has looked strong during three weeks since returning from injury, averaging 9.4 fantasy points per game during this span. Although Sammy Watkins is likely returning from injury soon, it’s obvious that Bateman has quickly cemented his status as the Ravens’ No. 2 wide receiver. He’s an intriguing waiver wire addition who should offer a steady, FLEX-level floor on a weekly basis.
Donovan Peoples-Jones
Rostered in 5.5 percent of leagues
Peoples-Jones is averaging just 3.7 catches per game over his past three contests, but he’s also averaging a whopping 18.2 fantasy points per game during this span. Translation: Peoples-Jones has big-play ability, but that means he could also be due for a dud game here or there. Still, he’s worth rostering at the very minimum, especially considering he’s Cleveland’s new WR2 in the post-Odell Beckham Jr. era. Snatch him up before your league-mates do.
Dan Arnold
Rostered in 7.5 percent of leagues
It’s evident that Arnold, who has 17 targets and 148 yards over Jacksonville’s last two games, is a strong security-blanket option for struggling No. 1 pick Trevor Lawrence. The rookie quarterback’s woes won’t be going away soon, meaning Arnold will remain a key chess piece in the Jaguars’ offense. He’s a borderline top-12 tight end option over the remainder of the season and has already passed his bye week.
Drops
Let’s check out three players that you can comfortably cut loose from your roster. All players listed here are rostered in more than 50 percent of ESPN leagues and aren’t expected to have legitimate impacts down the stretch.
Robby Anderson
Rostered in 56.9 percent of leagues
Thanks to fantasy managers with shares of Anderson, writing this article is too easy. Until Anderson drops below the 50 percent threshold that he should have reached weeks ago, he’s going to be a mainstay in the drops section. The veteran wideout has just nine catches for 57 yards over the last five games, including one catch for two yards over his last two contests. He’s not worth rostering. End of discussion.
Khalil Herbert
Rostered in 80.2 percent of leagues
Herbert was a phenomenal RB2 option with David Montgomery injured. However, Montgomery is back and ready to take on a massive workload, drastically reducing Herbert’s fantasy relevance. He should be kept in all dynasty leagues but can be sent back to waivers in redraft formats.
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