FANTASY DESK

Weekly decision rails — waiver, start/sit, rookies, trades

Four sourced boards on the fantasy calendar: waiver adds after MNF, start/sit tiers by Thursday, rookie usage Tuesdays, and rest-of-season trade values. Every claim of fact carries its source; tiers are decisions, never projections.

Boards live: 4 / 4
Start/Sit: Week 2
Trade values: Week 2
Waiver watch: for Week 3
Rookie usage: Week 2

Sourcing rules per board: null means not published, two-source preference on every claim of fact, no estimated numbers. 32 teams tracked.

Start/Sit Tier Board — Week 2

Tiers, not rankings: within a tier the call is a coin flip. Decisions only — projections stay on the DFS ledger. As of Sep 19, 2026.

QB

Start with confidence

Josh Allenbuffalo-billsStart Josh Allen: active after 334 YDS and 2 TD, Detroit next.
Lamar Jacksonbaltimore-ravensWeek 1: 17/25, 324 YDS, 1 TD (team won 41-23). Week 2 vs New Orleans Saints (BAL -8.5).
Jalen Hurtsphiladelphia-eaglesStart Hurts with confidence after 3 TDs and no interceptions; active heading into Week 2 at Tennessee.
Trevor Lawrencejacksonville-jaguarsStart Lawrence: active after 245 yards, four touchdowns, no interceptions in 34-10 win.
Caleb Williamschicago-bearsWeek 1: 21/29, 269 YDS, 2 TD (team won 59-37). Week 2 vs Minnesota Vikings (CHI -4.5).
Brock Purdysan-francisco-49ersWeek 1: 25/34, 205 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT (team won 27-7). Week 2 vs Miami Dolphins (SF -13.5).
Patrick Mahomeskansas-city-chiefsStart Mahomes: active, Week 1 had 2 TD vs Denver; Week 2 vs Colts with KC -6.5.
C.J. Stroudhouston-texansStart C.J. Stroud confidently vs Bengals after 274 yards and two touchdowns in Week 1.

Start if you need it

Jordan Lovegreen-bay-packersStart Love if needed: threw for 387 yards and two touchdowns Week 1, faces the Jets Sunday.
Jared Goffdetroit-lionsWeek 1: 26/39, 206 YDS, 2 TD (team won 31-30). Week 2 @ Buffalo Bills (line n/p).
Baker Mayfieldtampa-bay-buccaneersSit if possible: Mayfield managed 216 yards with no touchdowns, and Tampa lost 27-33.
Justin Herbertlos-angeles-chargersStart Justin Herbert if needed vs Raiders; posted 209 yards, one TD, one interception in Week 1.
Matthew Staffordlos-angeles-ramsStart Stafford if needed at home against the Giants as 7-point favorites, despite a 155-yard Week 1.
Tyler Shoughnew-orleans-saintsStart Tyler Shough if needed Week 2 at Baltimore after 410 yards and 3 TDs in the Lions loss.
Jaxson Dartnew-york-giantsStart Dart if needed after 230 yards and three touchdowns in Week 1; faces Rams as 7-point underdogs.
Dak Prescottdallas-cowboysStart if needed: Prescott threw for 175 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT in Week 1's loss; faces Washington Sunday.
Bryce Youngcarolina-panthersStart Bryce Young if needed: 361 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT in Week 1; Atlanta next, CAR -2.5.
Kirk Cousinslas-vegas-raidersStart Cousins if needed at the Chargers after 160 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions in a Week 1 win.

Fringe — size of the target

Jacoby Brissettarizona-cardinalsSit Jacoby Brissett in most leagues; fringe-tier QB despite 277 yards and a touchdown in Week 1.
Aaron Rodgerspittsburgh-steelersFringe start: Rodgers threw for 221 yards and a TD in a win, but is a road underdog at New England.
Daniel Jonesindianapolis-coltsSit Jones; fringe option after 166 yards, one touchdown, one interception, facing Kansas City as underdogs.
Carson Wentzminnesota-vikingsSit Wentz — fringe option despite 3 TD in Week 1, now a 4.5-point underdog at Chicago.
Joe Burrowcincinnati-bengalsSit Burrow — questionable with a back injury heading into Sunday's game at Houston.
Drew Lockseattle-seahawksSit Drew Lock in Week 2; fringe-tier spot starter on the road at Arizona despite going 16/22 for 187 yards and a TD in Week 1.
Deshaun Watsoncleveland-brownsSit Watson — fringe-tier option whose team lost 10-34 and enters as heavy underdogs at Tampa Bay.
Jayden Danielswashington-commandersSit Jayden Daniels — fringe option after 164 yards and 2 TD in a loss, now a 3.5-point underdog at Dallas.

Sit

Cooper Rushatlanta-falconsSit Cooper Rush despite being confirmed to start Sunday against the Panthers at home.
Cam Wardtennessee-titansWeek 1: 19/32, 140 YDS, 1 TD (team lost 10-23). Week 2 vs Philadelphia Eagles (PHI -7).
Geno Smithnew-york-jetsSit Geno Smith against the Packers despite completing 19 of 24 passes for 215 yards in Week 1's win.
Malik Willismiami-dolphinsSit Malik Willis in Week 2 — heavy underdog on the road at San Francisco.
Bo Nixdenver-broncosSit Bo Nix vs Jacksonville Jaguars after 17/28, 131 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT in L 10-31 @ Kansas City Chiefs.
Drake Mayenew-england-patriotsSit Drake Maye in Week 2 vs Pittsburgh after a 3-INT opener in a 10-13 loss at Seattle.

RB

Start with confidence

Derrick Henrybaltimore-ravensStart Derrick Henry confidently after 144 yards and three touchdowns; he faces the Saints as 8.5-point favorites.
Jahmyr Gibbsdetroit-lionsStart Gibbs with confidence after his 156-yard, two-touchdown Week 1 outing; active for Buffalo.
Ashton Jeantylas-vegas-raidersStart Ashton Jeanty — 23 carries, 102 rushing yards, 6 catches for 45 yards and 2 TDs.
Kenneth Walker IIIkansas-city-chiefsStart Kenneth Walker III with confidence — 173 yards, 2 touchdowns, active vs Colts.
Christian McCaffreysan-francisco-49ersStart McCaffrey — efficient 68 yards on 10 carries in a win, healthy, and 13.5-point home favorites vs Miami.
Bijan Robinsonatlanta-falconsStart Bijan Robinson confidently — active off 21 carries, 83 yards plus eight catches, 90 yards and a touchdown.
Jonathan Taylorindianapolis-coltsStart Taylor with confidence after 98 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries in Week 1.
D'Andre Swiftchicago-bearsStart Swift: cleared for Vikings after 124 rushing yards, three touchdowns in Week 1.
Saquon Barkleyphiladelphia-eaglesStart Saquon Barkley with confidence after 15 carries for 83 yards in Sunday's win.
Breece Hallnew-york-jetsStart Hall confidently after 22 carries for 102 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win.

Start if you need it

David Montgomeryhouston-texansStart Montgomery if needed after 20 carries, 60 rushing yards, and two touchdowns in Week 1.
James Cook IIIbuffalo-billsWeek 1: 13 CAR, 57 YDS (team won 36-31). Week 2 vs Detroit Lions (line n/p).
Chuba Hubbardcarolina-panthersWeek 1: 10 CAR, 49 YDS, 1 TD (team lost 37-59). Week 2 @ Atlanta Falcons (CAR -2.5).
Chase Browncincinnati-bengalsWeek 1: 16 CAR, 56 YDS, 1 TD (team won 33-27). Week 2 @ Houston Texans (HOU -2.5).
Bucky Irvingtampa-bay-buccaneersStart Bucky Irving if needed — scored a touchdown and caught all seven targets in Week 1.
Javonte Williamsdallas-cowboysStart Javonte Williams if needed — active, scored twice in Week 1, faces Commanders at home
Cam Skattebonew-york-giantsStart Skattebo if needed — 18 carries, 81 yards, 1 TD in Week 1 win; faces Rams as 7-point underdogs.
Rhamondre Stevensonnew-england-patriotsStart if needed: Stevenson handled 18 carries for 51 yards plus five catches, and New England is favored by 5.5 versus Pittsburgh.

Fringe — size of the target

Bhayshul Tutenjacksonville-jaguarsFringe start for Tuten, who rushed 15 times for 66 yards in the 34-10 win over Cleveland.
Omarion Hamptonlos-angeles-chargersFringe start: Hampton scored a touchdown on 12 carries but lost a fumble; Chargers are 6.5-point favorites vs Raiders.
Tyler Allgeierarizona-cardinalsSit Tyler Allgeier — fringe play despite 17 carries for 61 yards and two catches in Week 1 win.
Jacory Croskey-Merrittwashington-commandersFringe start: Croskey-Merritt rushed 16 times for 63 yards and a touchdown, but is a road underdog at Dallas.
Jaylen Warrenpittsburgh-steelersFringe start: Warren posted 46 rushing yards on 10 carries plus five catches in Pittsburgh's 20-13 win.
Travis Etienne Jr.new-orleans-saintsWeek 1: 9 CAR, 46 YDS (team lost 30-31). Week 2 @ Baltimore Ravens (BAL -8.5).
Blake Corumlos-angeles-ramsStart Blake Corum as a fringe option; he's healthy and the Rams are 7-point favorites vs the Giants.
Jadarian Priceseattle-seahawksFringe start for Jadarian Price: 10 carries, 52 yards in Week 1 win, healthy, facing Arizona.

Sit

Tony Pollardtennessee-titansWeek 1: 7 CAR, 35 YDS (team lost 10-23). Week 2 vs Philadelphia Eagles (PHI -7).
J.K. Dobbinsdenver-broncosSit Dobbins — just 8 carries for 36 yards and zero targets in Denver's Week 1 loss.
MarShawn Lloydgreen-bay-packersSit MarShawn Lloyd vs. the Jets; he managed 37 yards on 13 carries in Week 1.
Jordan Masonminnesota-vikingsSit Jordan Mason; he's on Injured Reserve despite 59 yards and a touchdown in Week 1.

WR

Start with confidence

Amon-Ra St. Browndetroit-lionsStart Amon-Ra St. Brown with confidence after 10 catches, 67 yards, two touchdowns in Week 1 win.
Justin Jeffersonminnesota-vikingsStart Justin Jefferson with confidence — he posted 8 catches, 92 yards, and 2 touchdowns in Week 1.
Christian Watsongreen-bay-packersStart Christian Watson: 6 REC, 147 YDS, 2 TD in Week 1, healthy, favored @ Jets (GB -3.5).
Jaxon Smith-Njigbaseattle-seahawksStart Jaxon Smith-Njigba confidently after 8 catches, 122 yards and a touchdown in Week 1.
Jalen Cokercarolina-panthersStart Jalen Coker with confidence — fully healthy off 8 REC, 138 YDS, 2 TD despite the 37-59 loss.
CeeDee Lambdallas-cowboysStart CeeDee Lamb: five catches, 44 yards, one touchdown, active for Week 2 vs Washington.

Start if you need it

Kalif Raymondchicago-bearsStart if needed: Raymond active after eight catches for 84 yards on nine targets in 59-37 win.
Emeka Egbukatampa-bay-buccaneersStart Egbuka if needed — posted 5 REC, 63 YDS and stays active vs Cleveland Browns in Week 2.
Alec Pierceindianapolis-coltsStart Alec Pierce if needed — active with no injury designation, posted 4 REC and 61 YDS in Week 1.
Garrett Wilsonnew-york-jetsStart if needed — Wilson is active and caught six of seven targets for 79 yards Sunday.
Ladd McConkeylos-angeles-chargersStart if needed: McConkey (rib) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Chris Olavenew-orleans-saintsWeek 1: 10 REC, 182 YDS (team lost 30-31). Week 2 @ Baltimore Ravens (BAL -8.5).
Puka Nacualos-angeles-ramsStart Puka Nacua if needed — questionable with a hip injury after 5 REC, 74 YDS in Week 1.

Fringe — size of the target

Parker Washingtonjacksonville-jaguarsFringe flex start: Washington caught five passes for 83 yards and a touchdown, but Denver is favored in Week 2.
Caleb Douglasmiami-dolphinsFringe start: Douglas posted five catches for 94 yards on seven targets in Week 1, but faces the 49ers as 13.5-point underdogs.
Demarcus Robinsonsan-francisco-49ersSit Robinson — fringe-tier WR despite 2 catches, 50 yards, and a touchdown vs the Rams.
Mack Hollinsnew-england-patriotsSit Hollins; fringe option despite four catches for 51 yards facing the Steelers.
Michael Pittman Jr.pittsburgh-steelersSit Pittman if options exist — questionable with a foot injury after a 3 REC, 58 YDS opener.
Antonio Williamswashington-commandersSit Antonio Williams; fringe WR despite 64 yards and a TD, facing Dallas on the road.
Denzel Bostoncleveland-brownsWeek 1: 2 REC, 59 YDS, 1 TD (team lost 10-34). Week 2 @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (TB -8.5).

Sit

Nico Collinshouston-texansSit Nico Collins: he is out with a hamstring injury and will not play Sunday against the Bengals.
Zay Flowersbaltimore-ravensSit Zay Flowers — doubtful (hamstring) for Sunday vs New Orleans.
Wan'Dale Robinsontennessee-titansSit Wan'Dale Robinson — five catches for 38 yards in Week 1, facing Philadelphia.

TE

Start with confidence

Trey McBridearizona-cardinalsStart McBride — nine catches, 95 yards, one TD in Week 1, healthy vs Seattle.
Dalton Kincaidbuffalo-billsWeek 1: 5 REC, 130 YDS (team won 36-31). Week 2 vs Detroit Lions (line n/p).
Isaiah Likelynew-york-giantsStart Isaiah Likely after catching all eight targets for 78 yards and two touchdowns despite being a Week 2 underdog at the Rams.
Dallas Goedertphiladelphia-eaglesStart Dallas Goedert confidently after 77 yards and two touchdowns; @ Tennessee Titans next.

Start if you need it

Travis Kelcekansas-city-chiefsStart Travis Kelce if needed; he turned five targets into 71 yards Monday against Denver.
Mike Gesickicincinnati-bengalsStart Gesicki if needed — five catches for 78 yards and a touchdown on seven targets in Week 1.

Fringe — size of the target

Evan Engramdenver-broncosFringe start: Evan Engram posted 4 REC, 43 YDS, 1 TD, active for Week 2 vs Jacksonville.

Tough calls

Tyler Shoughnew-orleans-saints

Tough call: Shough's 410 yards and three touchdowns show ceiling, but two interceptions and a road game @ Baltimore Ravens (BAL -8.5) make him risky.

Chris Olavenew-orleans-saints

Start Olave if active — his 10-catch, 182-yard Week 1 showed elite form, but the questionable hamstring tag makes him a true tough call at Baltimore.

Joe Burrowcincinnati-bengals

Week 1: 25/35, 254 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT (team won 33-27). Week 2 @ Houston Texans (HOU -2.5).

D'Andre Swiftchicago-bears

Start Swift: he is Active with no designation after 18 CAR, 124 YDS and 3 TD in a 59-37 win, with CHI -4.5 vs Minnesota.

Puka Nacualos-angeles-rams

Sit Nacua if you have options: he's Questionable after missing Friday practice with a hip injury, despite a favorable home spot vs New York Giants (LAR -7).

Trade Value Big Board — Week 2

Rest-of-season values, redraft half-PPR context. Tiers are internally consistent (a tier-2 back never ranks below a tier-3 back); market tags name the week's exploit. As of Sep 19, 2026.

QB

Player	Tier	Basis	Market
Josh Allenbuffalo-bills	1	trade tier 1 in a fair market	Fair
Lamar Jacksonbaltimore-ravens	1	Tier-1 trade value at fair market.	Fair
Jalen Hurtsphiladelphia-eagles	1	Tier 1 trade value with a fair market.	Fair
Caleb Williamschicago-bears	1	Trade market rated fair; tier 1 value holds steady.	Fair
Brock Purdysan-francisco-49ers	2	Week 1: Passing Yards: 25/34, 205 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT	Fair
Trevor Lawrencejacksonville-jaguars	2	Tier 2 sell-high market	Sell high
Jayden Danielswashington-commanders	2	Tier 2 buy-low candidate off a quiet Week 1	Buy low
C.J. Stroudhouston-texans	2	buy-low trade market at tier 2	Buy low
Jordan Lovegreen-bay-packers	2	Tier 2 trade value with a fair market — sell only at full price.	Fair
Bryce Youngcarolina-panthers	2	Trade tier 2 with sell-high market despite the 59-37 loss.	Sell high
Patrick Mahomeskansas-city-chiefs	2	buy-low appeal at trade tier 2	Buy low
Jared Goffdetroit-lions	2	Trade tier 2, market fair	Fair
Joe Burrowcincinnati-bengals	2	Buy-low trade target at trade tier 2 given his uncertain injury status.	Buy low
Justin Herbertlos-angeles-chargers	3	Fair trade market value	Fair
Dak Prescottdallas-cowboys	3	Fair trade market, tier 3 value.	Fair
Jaxson Dartnew-york-giants	3	Sell-high candidate at trade tier 3 following his three-touchdown debut.	Sell high
Aaron Rodgerspittsburgh-steelers	3	Trade tier 3 with fair market value.	Fair
Tyler Shoughnew-orleans-saints	3	Sell-high trade target after his big Week 1 passing performance.	Sell high
Geno Smithnew-york-jets	3	Holds fair trade value at a mid-tier level, so no urgency to move him.	Fair
Baker Mayfieldtampa-bay-buccaneers	3	Tier 3 trade value with a fair market, per card.	Fair
Jacoby Brissettarizona-cardinals	3	Trade value is fair at tier 3 after one turnover-free start.	Fair
Deshaun Watsoncleveland-browns	4	Fair trade market; low-tier value as a fringe option.	Fair
Kirk Cousinslas-vegas-raiders	4	trade tier 4 with a fair market	Fair
Daniel Jonesindianapolis-colts	4	Fair trade market with a tier-4 valuation caps his appeal.	Fair
Carson Wentzminnesota-vikings	4	Sell-high candidate (tier 4) while active and named Sunday's starter.	Sell high
Malik Willismiami-dolphins	4	Trade tier 4 with a fair market limits his trade value.	Fair
Cam Wardtennessee-titans	4	Week 1: Passing Yards: 19/32, 140 YDS, 1 TD	Fair
Matthew Staffordlos-angeles-rams	4	Tier 4 trade value in a fair market.	Fair
Drake Mayenew-england-patriots	4	Holds fair trade market at tier 4.	Fair
Bo Nixdenver-broncos	4	Trade value fair; DEN -2.5 at home offers modest market appeal.	Fair
Drew Lockseattle-seahawks	5	Fair market with minimal trade value as a temporary fill-in while Sam Darnold (glute) is unavailable.	Fair
Cooper Rushatlanta-falcons	5	Minimal trade appeal in a fair market, tier 5 value.	Fair

RB

Player	Tier	Basis	Market
Derrick Henrybaltimore-ravens	1	Tier-1 trade value with a fair market after a dominant three-touchdown opener.	Fair
Jahmyr Gibbsdetroit-lions	1	Tier 1 trade value at a fair market price.	Fair
Christian McCaffreysan-francisco-49ers	1	Tier 1 asset available as a buy-low despite elite weekly ceiling.	Buy low
Ashton Jeantylas-vegas-raiders	1	Tier 1 trade value at a fair market.	Fair
Bijan Robinsonatlanta-falcons	1	Tier 1 asset in a fair trade market.	Fair
Saquon Barkleyphiladelphia-eagles	1	Tier 1 trade value at a fair market.	Fair
Jonathan Taylorindianapolis-colts	1	Top trade tier with a fair market.	Fair
Kenneth Walker IIIkansas-city-chiefs	1	Tier-1 sell-high candidate after 23-carry, 173-yard opener.	Sell high
Breece Hallnew-york-jets	2	Tier 2 trade value in a fair market.	Fair
D'Andre Swiftchicago-bears	2	Sell-high value after a three-touchdown opener.	Sell high
Chase Browncincinnati-bengals	2	Tier 2 trade value in a fair market after his Week 1 workload and score.	Fair
James Cook IIIbuffalo-bills	2	Fair trade market, tier 2 value.	Fair
David Montgomeryhouston-texans	2	Sell-high market; trade tier 2.	Sell high
Bucky Irvingtampa-bay-buccaneers	2	Buy-low trade target in a favorable spot versus Cleveland (TB -8.5).	Buy low
Cam Skattebonew-york-giants	2	Fair trade market; zero targets in the passing game caps his value.	Fair
Travis Etienne Jr.new-orleans-saints	3	Week 1: Rushing Yards: 9 CAR, 46 YDS	Fair
Omarion Hamptonlos-angeles-chargers	3	Fair trade value at tier 3 after a touchdown debut despite the fumble.	Fair
Rhamondre Stevensonnew-england-patriots	3	Holds fair trade-market value at tier 3.	Fair
Chuba Hubbardcarolina-panthers	3	Tier 3 trade value with a fair market — reasonable deal either direction.	Fair
Javonte Williamsdallas-cowboys	3	Sell-high trade market; trade tier 3 value	Sell high
Jacory Croskey-Merrittwashington-commanders	3	Fair market value after Week 1 rushing score with just one target.	Fair
Bhayshul Tutenjacksonville-jaguars	3	Fair trade value at tier 3.	Fair
Jaylen Warrenpittsburgh-steelers	3	Trade tier 3 with fair market value, so hold or deal at reasonable cost.	Fair
Tyler Allgeierarizona-cardinals	3	Fair trade market at tier 3 value	Fair
Blake Corumlos-angeles-rams	4	Tier-4 trade value with a fair market after a 54-yard rushing opener.	Fair
Jadarian Priceseattle-seahawks	4	Trade tier 4 with a fair market value.	Fair
Tony Pollardtennessee-titans	4	Week 1: Rushing Yards: 7 CAR, 35 YDS	Buy low
MarShawn Lloydgreen-bay-packers	4	Tier 4 back with a fair trade market despite a 13-carry debut.	Fair
J.K. Dobbinsdenver-broncos	4	Tier 4 trade value; market rating is fair.	Fair
Jordan Masonminnesota-vikings	5	Buy-low stash candidate (trade tier 5) while sidelined on IR.	Buy low

WR

Player	Tier	Basis	Market
Justin Jeffersonminnesota-vikings	1	trade_tier 1 in a fair market after his two-touchdown Week 1 outing	Fair
Amon-Ra St. Browndetroit-lions	1	Tier 1 trade value, fair market price.	Fair
CeeDee Lambdallas-cowboys	1	Tier 1 asset available as a buy-low after a quiet Week 1 line.	Buy low
Jaxon Smith-Njigbaseattle-seahawks	1	Tier 1 trade value with a fair market.	Fair
Garrett Wilsonnew-york-jets	2	Buy-low trade target after a 79-yard outing in a 23-10 win.	Buy low
Jalen Cokercarolina-panthers	2	Sell-high trade window open with Coker active and coming off a two-touchdown game.	Sell high
Ladd McConkeylos-angeles-chargers	2	Tier 2 buy-low target after a 5-catch, 82-yard, 1-TD Week 1 in a loss.	Buy low
Chris Olavenew-orleans-saints	2	Week 1: Receiving Yards: 10 REC, 182 YDS	Sell high
Emeka Egbukatampa-bay-buccaneers	2	Fair trade market at tier 2 after solid debut volume.	Fair
Nico Collinshouston-texans	2	buy-low window while sidelined	Buy low
Zay Flowersbaltimore-ravens	2	Buy-low window after 5 REC, 150 YDS, 1 TD in Week 1 win.	Buy low
Christian Watsongreen-bay-packers	3	Sell-high candidate with trade tier 3 after big opener.	Sell high
Puka Nacualos-angeles-rams	3	Buy-low trade target as a tier-3 asset facing the Giants as 7-point favorites.	Buy low
Parker Washingtonjacksonville-jaguars	3	Trade value fair after a five-reception, 83-yard, one-touchdown Week 1 in a 34-10 win.	Fair
Kalif Raymondchicago-bears	3	sell-high market after eight-catch, 84-yard opener	Sell high
Alec Pierceindianapolis-colts	3	Holds fair trade value heading into the matchup at Kansas City (KC -6.5).	Fair
Caleb Douglasmiami-dolphins	3	Tier 3 trade value with a fair market; 94-yard debut offers modest buy-low appeal.	Fair
Antonio Williamswashington-commanders	4	Fair trade market value, tier 4	Fair
Michael Pittman Jr.pittsburgh-steelers	4	fringe-tier trade value, fair market	Fair
Mack Hollinsnew-england-patriots	4	Tier 4 trade value in a fair market limits return.	Fair
Wan'Dale Robinsontennessee-titans	4	Fair trade market at a low tier after 38-yard outing in loss to Jets.	Fair
Denzel Bostoncleveland-browns	4	Fair market value despite 59 yards and a touchdown in Week 1.	Fair
Demarcus Robinsonsan-francisco-49ers	4	Holds tier-4 value in a fair trade market.	Fair

TE

Player	Tier	Basis	Market
Trey McBridearizona-cardinals	1	Holds top trade-tier value at a fair market.	Fair
Dalton Kincaidbuffalo-bills	1	Tier-1 trade value in a fair market.	Fair
Travis Kelcekansas-city-chiefs	1	Tier-1 buy-low candidate coming off a 3-catch, 71-yard outing in a Chiefs win.	Buy low
Isaiah Likelynew-york-giants	2	Sell-high window is open after his two-touchdown Week 1.	Sell high
Dallas Goedertphiladelphia-eagles	2	sell-high window after two-touchdown opener	Sell high
Mike Gesickicincinnati-bengals	2	Tier 2 trade value with a fair market after a touchdown-heavy opener.	Fair
Evan Engramdenver-broncos	3	Holds fair trade-market value at fringe-tier level.	Fair

Swing trades this week

Give Christian Watson · Get Zay Flowers

Trade Christian Watson, whose 147 yards and 2 TDs came in a 22-39 loss and who faces the Jets with GB only -3.5, for Zay Flowers, who posted 150 yards and a TD in a 41-23 win and draws the Saints with BAL -8.5—just monitor his doubtful hamstring status.

Give Jaxson Dart · Get Jayden Daniels

Usage-based swap: compare the two Week 1 lines on the board.

Give Kenneth Walker III · Get Bucky Irving

Acquiring Bucky Irving secures a high-floor receiving back who caught all seven targets and found the end zone on just 8 carries, and he now draws a dream Week 2 spot vs Cleveland Browns (TB -8.5), while Kenneth Walker III is unlikely to repeat his unsustainable 173-yard outburst from a 23-carry opener.

Give David Montgomery · Get Chris Olave

Trade David Montgomery, who rushed 20 times for 60 yards and two touchdowns in a 31-36 loss, for Chris Olave, who posted 10 receptions for 182 yards but is questionable with a hamstring injury ahead of Sunday's game at Baltimore as an 8.5-point underdog.

Give Isaiah Likely · Get Travis Kelce

Trading Isaiah Likely, who caught all eight of his targets for 78 yards and two touchdowns in a 28-20 win over the Cowboys, for Travis Kelce buys low on an active star who managed 71 yards on five targets in the Chiefs' 31-10 win and now gets a soft Week 2 matchup vs Indianapolis Colts (KC -6.5) while Likely faces the Rams as LAR -7 road underdogs.

Waiver Wire Watch — adding for Week 3

Adds compiled from completed Week 2 usage (including Monday night). Ownership percentages publish only when a sourced number exists — this week none could be verified, so the board skews to emergent players and confirmed injury replacements. As of Sep 21, 2026.

QB adds

Player	Ownership	Why	Hold	Confidence
Drew Lockseattle-seahawks	n/p	Week 2: Passing Yards: 19/26, 235 YDS, 3 TD (ARI 7-31 SEA)	Stream	medium confidence
Tyler Shoughnew-orleans-saints	n/p	Week 2: Passing Yards: 27/34, 252 YDS, 1 TD (BAL 17-24 NO)	Stream	medium confidence
Cooper Rushatlanta-falcons	n/p	Week 2: Passing Yards: 10/17, 86 YDS, 2 INT (ATL 3-34 CAR)	Stream	medium confidence

RB adds

Player	Ownership	Why	Hold	Confidence
Jonah Colemandenver-broncos	n/p	Rookie scored on 10 CAR, 39 YDS, 1 TD in Denver's 20-13 win over Jacksonville.	Rest of season	medium confidence
Jeremiyah Lovearizona-cardinals	n/p	Week 2: Rushing Yards: 9 CAR, 29 YDS (ARI 7-31 SEA)	Rest of season	medium confidence
Kaleb Johnsongreen-bay-packers	n/p	Week 2: Rushing Yards: 8 CAR, 32 YDS (NYJ 17-20 GB)	Stream	medium confidence
Kyle Monangaichicago-bears	n/p	Week 2: Rushing Yards: 10 CAR, 47 YDS (CHI 3-9 MIN)	Stream	medium confidence
TreVeyon Hendersonnew-england-patriots	n/p	Led the backfield with 16 CAR, 76 YDS, 1 TD in New England's 20-3 win over Pittsburgh after declaring himself ready to go from an ankle issue.	Stream	medium confidence
Emanuel Wilsonseattle-seahawks	n/p	Week 2: Rushing Yards: 21 CAR, 92 YDS (ARI 7-31 SEA)	Stream	medium confidence

WR adds

Player	Ownership	Why	Hold	Confidence
Tetairoa McMillancarolina-panthers	n/p	Week 2: Receiving Yards: 5 REC, 101 YDS (ATL 3-34 CAR)	Stream	medium confidence
Tez Johnsontampa-bay-buccaneers	n/p	Week 2: Receiving Yards: 1 REC, 49 YDS (TB 19-23 CLE)	Stream	medium confidence
Matthew Goldengreen-bay-packers	n/p	Week 2: Receiving Yards: 4 REC, 58 YDS (NYJ 17-20 GB)	Stream	medium confidence
Elic Ayomanortennessee-titans	n/p	Week 2: Receiving Yards: 2 REC, 69 YDS (TEN 20-24 PHI)	Stream	medium confidence
Tre' Harrislos-angeles-chargers	n/p	Week 2: Receiving Yards: 1 REC, 53 YDS (LAC 14-26 LV)	Stream	medium confidence
Germie Bernardpittsburgh-steelers	n/p	Rookie caught 4 REC, 35 YDS in Pittsburgh's 20-3 loss to New England.	Rest of season	medium confidence

TE adds

Player	Ownership	Why	Hold	Confidence
Dalton Kincaidbuffalo-bills	n/p	Hauled in 7 REC, 95 YDS, 1 TD in Buffalo's 41-31 Thursday win over Detroit.	Stream	medium confidence
Dalton Schultzhouston-texans	n/p	Week 2: Receiving Yards: 12 REC, 140 YDS (HOU 6-20 CIN)	Stream	medium confidence
Trey McBridearizona-cardinals	n/p	Week 2: Receiving Yards: 8 REC, 41 YDS, 1 TD (ARI 7-31 SEA)	Stream	medium confidence

DST adds

Player	Ownership	Why	Hold	Confidence
Panthers DSTcarolina-panthers	n/p	Allowed 3 points in Week 2.	Stream	medium confidence
Vikings DSTminnesota-vikings	n/p	Allowed 3 points in Week 2.	Stream	medium confidence

Drop candidates

Nico Collinshouston-texans

Out — Collins (hamstring) will not play Sunday against the Bengals.

Jordan Masonminnesota-vikings

Injured Reserve.

Zay Flowersbaltimore-ravens

Doubtful — Flowers (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against New Orleans.

Priority spend: ESPN ownership percentages could not be verified from published sources this week — ownership_pct is null for every add and the board skews to emergent players and confirmed injury replacements (e.g., Drew Lock starting for Sam Darnold, glute). Kickers omitted: no sourced kicking data.

Rookie Usage Report — Week 2

2026-class skill players visible in the box-score leaders. Snap counts publish only when the box-score record carries them — null means not published, never estimated. As of Sep 21, 2026.

Player	Pos	Usage line	Trend	Fantasy meaning
Denzel Bostoncleveland-browns	WR	Receiving Yards: 5 REC, 95 YDS, 1 TD (TB 19-23 CLE)	— Steady	Bench stash
Jonah Colemandenver-broncos	RB	Rushing Yards: 10 CAR, 39 YDS, 1 TD (DEN 20-13 JAX)	▲ Rising	Waiver relevant
Jeremiyah Lovearizona-cardinals	RB	Rushing Yards: 9 CAR, 29 YDS (ARI 7-31 SEA)	▲ Rising	Waiver relevant
Germie Bernardpittsburgh-steelers	WR	Receiving Yards: 4 REC, 35 YDS (NE 20-3 PIT)	▲ Rising	Waiver relevant
Jadarian Priceseattle-seahawks	RB	undefined: undefined (undefined)	▼ Fading	Dynasty only
Caleb Douglasmiami-dolphins	WR	undefined: undefined (undefined)	▼ Fading	Dynasty only
Antonio Williamswashington-commanders	WR	undefined: undefined (undefined)	▼ Fading	Dynasty only