DFS Army’s Gthom gives at least one early free agent to target this week in fantasy football. These waiver wire targets are normally available in 50-percent of ESPN leagues.
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QUARTERBACK
Derek Carr (NO) – 10% Ownership
After demolishing the Panthers and the Cowboys, Carr has recorded six touchdowns and 463 passing yards in two games. Efficiency has been Carr’s calling card, which may make his fantasy output unsustainable. However, with back-to-back weeks of 21-plus fantasy points, his fantasy relevance can’t be ignored—especially with Jordan Love (QB, GB) and Tua Tagovailoa (QB, MIA) both expected to be out for multiple weeks.
RUNNING BACK
Braelon Allen (NYJ) – 7% Ownership
Welcome to the NFL, Braelon Allen. The rookie saw an expanded role in his Week 2 game against the Titans, where he scored two touchdowns on nine opportunities and totaled 56 yards.
Allen plays behind starter (and fantasy stud) Breece Hall, making him a high-end handcuff if an injury were to occur to Hall. Allen may carry stand-alone value if he continues to be this involved in the New York offense, making him worth a stash in most leagues.
WIDE RECEIVER
Quentin Johnston (LAC) – 7% Ownership
Two touchdowns will grab the attention of fantasy managers in all leagues, especially from a low-owned player like Johnston. He finished his Week 2 contest with two touchdowns, five receptions on six targets, and 51 receiving yards.
It’s hard to determine if Johnston is the WR1 in this offense or if it was just an outlier game. Last week, he had a disappointing 3/38/0 stat line on a low snap percentage of 67%. Despite that, Johnston should be rostered heading into Week 3 if you need help at the wide receiver position.
TIGHT END
Hunter Henry (NE) – 10% Ownership
Hunter Henry is never sexy, but always around. He wrapped up Week 2 with eight receptions on 12 targets for 109 receiving yards, totaling 18.9 fantasy points. While this was likely an outlier game, New England is lacking dominant pass catchers. Unless Henry continues to see this type of usage, he should be considered a TE2 who can be streamed in the right matchup.