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September 10, 2024 • 1hr 6min
Week 2 Waivers & Mining for Gold, Streamers - Fantasy Football Podcast for 9/10
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This episode of the Fantasy Footballers podcast focused on waiver wire pickups for Week 2 of the fantasy football season. The hosts - Andy, Jason, and Mike - broke down the top waiver targets at each position, discussed key injuries and news from Week 1, and provided analysis on which players to prioritize adding to rosters. They emphasized the importance of being aggressive with waiver claims early in the season, as Week 1-2 pickups often end up being some of the most impactful of the year.
Week 2 Waivers & Mining for Gold, Streamers - Fantasy Football Podcast for 9/10
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Key Takeaways
- Top waiver wire pickups for Week 2:
- RB Jordan Mason (49ers) - Top overall pickup due to Christian McCaffrey's injury
- RB JK Dobbins (Ravens) - Strong performance in Week 1
- WR Jameson Williams (Lions) - High upside if available
- WR Xavier Worthy (Chiefs) - Potential big play threat for Mahomes
- TE Isaiah Likely (Ravens) - Breakout game with Mark Andrews injured
- Christian McCaffrey injury situation: Likely to miss Week 2, potentially longer. Jordan Mason becomes a priority add.
- Puka Nacua placed on IR: Will miss at least 4 weeks with a sprained PCL. Major blow to those who drafted him.
- Quarterback streaming options: Matthew Stafford, Baker Mayfield, Justin Fields recommended for Week 2
- Deep waiver wire options: Tank Bigsby, Jaleel McLaughlin, Bucky Irving, Alexander Mattison discussed as potential adds
- Fantasy Face-Off segment returning: Popular segment will be brought back due to listener demand
Introduction
This episode of the Fantasy Footballers podcast focused on waiver wire pickups for Week 2 of the fantasy football season. The hosts - Andy, Jason, and Mike - broke down the top waiver targets at each position, discussed key injuries and news from Week 1, and provided analysis on which players to prioritize adding to rosters. They emphasized the importance of being aggressive with waiver claims early in the season, as Week 1-2 pickups often end up being some of the most impactful of the year.
Topics Discussed
Christian McCaffrey Injury & Jordan Mason Outlook (26:30)
The hosts began by discussing the surprise inactive status of Christian McCaffrey in Week 1 and the implications for Week 2 and beyond. Key points:
- McCaffrey is dealing with a lingering calf issue and is unlikely to play in Week 2
- Jordan Mason stepped in and had an impressive performance (28 carries, 147 yards, 1 TD)
- Mason is the top overall waiver priority for the hosts this week
- "I look at the McCaffrey injury with a very concerned eye," said Andy. "You will obviously play an active Christian McCaffrey on your roster. But one of the things that we haven't got to see a lot of is a healthy player behind him in San Francisco."
- There's potential for Mason to have flex appeal even when McCaffrey returns if they manage his workload
Top Waiver Wire Running Backs (31:54)
After Jordan Mason, the hosts discussed other priority RB adds:
- JK Dobbins (Ravens) - Had 10 carries and looked good in Week 1
- Ezekiel Elliott (Patriots) - Led timeshare and scored TD
- Justice Hill (Ravens) - 6 catches, could have PPR value
- Tank Bigsby (Jaguars) - 12 carries for 73 yards, looked impressive
- Jaleel McLaughlin (Broncos) - Potential to take over timeshare
The hosts debated the merits of Bigsby vs McLaughlin:
"If you're looking for a high upside bench asset, then that's Tank Bigsby. Because an injury to ETN, Tank Bigsby would be an amazing league winning type of back," said Jason. "If you're looking for someone to start, you need them...then I would lean towards McLaughlin."Wide Receiver Waiver Wire Targets (41:00)
The hosts then moved on to discussing WR waiver wire options:
- Jameson Williams (Lions) - Top priority if available (78% rostered)
- Xavier Worthy (Chiefs) - Potential for big plays with Mahomes
- Rashid Shaheed (Saints) - 5 targets, 3 for 73 yards and TD
- Demarcus Robinson (Rams) - Increased role with Puka Nacua injury
- Tyler Johnson (Rams) - Potential #3 WR for Rams
There was debate about prioritizing Robinson vs Shaheed:
"I would go Robinson and that you would both go Robinson. No matter, no matter the build volume," said Andy. Jason agreed: "Yeah I mean I do think he's going to lead the timeshare for a team that wants to run the ball like crazy."Tight End Waiver Wire Options (51:40)
The clear top TE waiver target is Isaiah Likely of the Ravens:
- Had 9 catches for 111 yards and a TD in Week 1
- Mark Andrews was injured/limited
- Hosts recommend 25-55% of FAAB budget to acquire him
- Debate on if he's worth that much investment at TE position
Jason cautioned against overspending: "I think there is a chance it is worth that. But it seems really difficult to take the tight end position and waste all your FAAB on it when there are so many good running backs out there."
Other TE options mentioned:
- Taysom Hill (Saints)
- Colby Parkinson (Seahawks)
- Juwan Johnson (Saints)
Defense/Special Teams Streaming Options (56:10)
Top DST streaming options for Week 2:
- Chargers vs Panthers
- Texans vs Bears
- Jaguars vs Browns
- Patriots vs Seahawks
- Seahawks vs Patriots
The hosts liked the Jaguars as a strong play: "I would play the Jaguars. I really like the Jaguars. Their pass rush is good and if you want to look at who gives up sacks, I mean Deshaun Watson loves getting sacked," said Jason.
Quarterback Streaming Options (57:35)
For those needing a QB streamer in Week 2, the hosts recommended:
- Matthew Stafford (Rams) vs Cardinals
- Baker Mayfield (Buccaneers) at Lions
- Justin Fields (Bears) at Buccaneers
On Fields, Andy noted: "This is not an endorsement of the player. This is an endorsement of the fantasy scoring of rushing quarterbacks, 14 rushing attempts, looking for big plays and a full week of preparing for this game."
News & Notes (14:40)
Other key news items discussed:
- Puka Nacua placed on IR with sprained PCL, out at least 4 weeks
- Malik Willis to start at QB for Packers in Week 2
- Darnell Mooney week-to-week with mild MCL sprain
- Daniel Jones confirmed as Giants starter for Week 2 despite poor performance
- Raheem Mostert and De'Von Achane did not practice for Dolphins
- David Njoku dealing with ankle injury, Browns working out TEs
Players to Consider Dropping (41:00)
The hosts discussed some players that could potentially be dropped for waiver adds:
- Chuba Hubbard
- Chase Brown
- Gus Edwards (mixed opinions)
- Josh Palmer
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba (for Jameson Williams)
They advised holding onto players like Javonte Williams, Elijah Mitchell, and Jonathan Mingo for now.
Conclusion
The hosts emphasized the importance of being aggressive on the waiver wire in the early weeks of the season. Top priorities are Jordan Mason, JK Dobbins, and Jameson Williams if available. Isaiah Likely is the clear top TE add but comes with a high price tag. There are several viable QB streaming options for Week 2.
The injury to Christian McCaffrey bears watching, as it could have major implications for fantasy managers. The Puka Nacua injury also opens up opportunities in the Rams passing game. Managers should be ready to pivot quickly based on injury news leading up to Week 2 games.
The hosts announced they will be bringing back the popular Fantasy Face-Off segment in future episodes due to listener demand. They encouraged listeners to check out the full waiver wire rankings on their website and to utilize the new customized waiver pickup tool available to Foot Clan members.