Week 3 Upgrades, Downgrades, and Waiver Wire Wonders

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The number in red next to a waiver wire gem indicated the percentage of a "blind bid" budget used in some leagues to award free agent pickups. If your league does not use blind bid waivers, consider the number a way to rank the quality of waiver wire additions.

Quarterback Upgrade

1. QB Tua Tagovailoa, MIA (waiver wire: 25-50%)
2. QB Carson Wentz, WAS (waiver wire: 15-30%)
3. QB Jared Goff, DET (waiver wire: 10-20%)
4. QB Jalen Hurts, PHI
5. QB Lamar Jackson, BAL
6. QB Jimmy Garoppolo, SF (waiver wire: 3-5%)
7. QB Matthew Stafford, LAR
8. QB Joe Flacco, NYJ (waiver wire: 1%)
9. QB Marcus Mariota, ATL (waiver wire: 1%)
10. QB Aaron Rodgers, GB
11. QB Zach Wilson, NYJ (waiver wire: 1%)
12. QB Kenny Pickett, PIT (waiver wire: 1% in very deep/2QB/Superflex)
13. QB Desmond Ridder, ATL (waiver wire: 1% in very deep/2QB/Superflex)
14. QB Cooper Rush, DAL (waiver wire: 1% in very deep/2QB/Superflex)
15. QB Malik Willis, TEN (waiver wire: 1% in very deep/2QB/Superflex)

Quarterback Downgrade

1. QB Trey Lance, SF (waiver wire: DROP)
2. QB Matt Ryan, IND (waiver wire: DROP IN 1QB, HOLD IN 2QB/SUPERFLEX)
3. QB Justin Fields, CHI (waiver wire: HOLD)
4. QB Geno Smith, SEA (waiver wire: DROP IN 1QB, HOLD IN 2QB/SUPERFLEX)
5. QB Ryan Tannehill, TEN (waiver wire: DROP IN 1QB, HOLD IN 2QB/SUPERFLEX)
6. QB Russell Wilson, DEN (waiver wire: HOLD)
7. QB Tom Brady, TB
8. QB Kirk Cousins, MIN (waiver wire: HOLD)
9. QB Jameis Winston, NO (waiver wire: HOLD)

Running Back Upgrade

1. RB Raheem Mostert, MIA (waiver wire: 20-40%)
2. RB Cam Akers, LAR
3. RB Aaron Jones, GB
4. RB Rhamondre Stevenson, NE
5. RB Jeff Wilson, SF
6. RB Breece Hall, NYJ
7. RB Tony Pollard, DAL
8. RB James Robinson, JAX
9. RB Darrel Williams, ARI (waiver wire: 5-10%)
10. RB Eno Benjamin, ARI (waiver wire: 3-5%)
11. RB Justice Hill, BAL (waiver wire: 3-5%)
12. RB Mark Ingram, NO (waiver wire: 3-5%)
13. RB Josh Jacobs, LV
14. RB Dameon Pierce, HOU
15. RB Tyler Allgeier, ATL (waiver wire: 1%)
16. RB Tyrion Davis-Price, SF (waiver wire: 1%)
17. RB Jordan Mason, SF (waiver wire: 1%)

Running Back Downgrade

1. RB Rex Burkhead, HOU (waiver wire: DROP)
2. RB Kenyan Drake, BAL (waiver wire: DROP)
3. RB Travis Etienne, JAX
4. RB Damien Harris, NE
5. RB Najee Harris, PIT
6. RB Darrell Henderson, LAR (waiver wire: HOLD)
7. RB Rashaad Penny, SEA (waiver wire: DROP IN SHORT BENCH LEAGUES)
8. RB Jaylen Warren, PIT (waiver wire: DROP)
9. RB James Conner, ARI
10. RB Dalvin Cook, MIN
11. RB Tyrion Davis-Price, SF (waiver wire: DROP)
12. RB Chase Edmonds, MIA (waiver wire: HOLD)
13. RB Kenneth Gainwell, PHI (waiver wire: HOLD)
14. RB Derrick Henry, TEN
15. RB Khalil Herbert, CHI (waiver wire: HOLD)
16. RB Nyheim Hines, IND (waiver wire: HOLD)
17. RB Cordarrelle Patterson, ATL
18. RB Jonathan Taylor, IND
19. RB Javonte Williams, DEN
20. RB Devin Singletary, BUF (waiver wire: HOLD)

Wide Receiver Upgrade

1. WR Garrett Wilson, NYJ (waiver wire: 50+%)
2. WR Jahan Dotson, WAS (waiver wire: 10-20%)
3. WR Tyreek Hill, MIA
4. WR Drake London, ATL
5. WR Jakobi Meyers, NE (waiver wire: 10-20%)
6. WR Chris Olave, NO
7. WR Amon-Ra St. Brown, DET
8. WR Jaylen Waddle, MIA
9. WR Amari Cooper, CLE
10. WR Ashton Dulin, IND (waiver wire: 7-15%)
11. WR Josh Palmer, LAC (waiver wire: 7-15%)
12. WR Curtis Samuel, WAS
13. WR Nelson Agholor, NE (waiver wire: 5-10%)
14. WR Rashod Bateman, BAL
15. WR Greg Dortch, ARI (waiver wire: 5-10%)
16. WR Michael Gallup, DAL (waiver wire: 5-10%)
17. WR Deebo Samuel, SF
18. WR Sterling Shepard, NYG (waiver wire: 5-10%)
19. WR DeVonta Smith, PHI
20. WR Mike Williams, LAC
21. WR Brandon Aiyuk, SF
22. WR Cole Beasley, TB (waiver wire: 3-5%)
23. WR Noah Brown, DAL (waiver wire: 3-5%)
24. WR Christian Kirk, JAX
25. WR CeeDee Lamb, DAL
26. WR Tyler Lockett, SEA
27. WR Mack Hollins, LV (waiver wire: 1%)
28. WR Jameson Williams, DET (waiver wire: 1% if bench size allows)

Wide Receiver Downgrade

1. WR DeVante Parker, NE (waiver wire: DROP)
2. WR George Pickens, PIT (waiver wire: DROP)
3. WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, KC (waiver wire: HOLD)
4. WR Darnell Mooney, CHI (waiver wire: HOLD)
5. WR Donovan Peoples-Jones, CLE (waiver wire: DROP)
6. WR Kyle Philips, TEN (waiver wire: DROP)
7. WR Christian Watson, GB (waiver wire: DROP)
8. WR Robbie Anderson, CAR (waiver wire: DROP IN SHORT BENCH LEAGUES)
9. WR D.J. Chark, DET (waiver wire: DROP FOR 5-10% OR HIGHER)
10. WR Romeo Doubs, GB (waiver wire: DROP)
11. WR Mike Evans, TB
12. WR Jerry Jeudy, DEN
13. WR Elijah Moore, NYJ
14. WR K.J. Osborn, MIN (waiver wire: HOLD)
15. WR Kadarius Toney, NYG (waiver wire: HOLD EXCEPT IN SHORT BENCH LEAGUES)
16. WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling, KC (waiver wire: DROP)
17. WR Davante Adams, LV
18. WR Justin Jefferson, MIN
19. WR Jarvis Landry, NO (waiver wire: HOLD)
20. WR D.J. Moore, CAR

Tight End Upgrade

1. TE Irv Smith, MIN (waiver wire: 10-20%)
2. TE Evan Engram, JAX (waiver wire: 7-15%)
3. TE Zach Ertz, ARI
4. TE Tyler Higbee, LAR (waiver wire: 7-15%)
5. TE George Kittle, SF
6. TE Logan Thomas, WAS (waiver wire: 7-15%)
7. TE Mark Andrews, BAL
8. TE Gerald Everett, LAC (waiver wire: 5-10%)
9. TE Mike Gesicki, MIA (waiver wire: 5-10%)
10. TE Juwan Johnson, NO (waiver wire: 3-5%)
11. TE Tyler Conklin, NYJ (waiver wire: 1%)
12. TE Isaiah Likely, BAL (waiver wire: 1%)

Tight End Downgrade

1. TE Cole Kmet, CHI (waiver wire: DROP)
2. TE Dalton Schultz, DAL (waiver wire: HOLD)
3. TE Albert Okwuegbunam, DEN (waiver wire: DROP)
4. TE Noah Fant, SEA (waiver wire: DROP)
5. TE T.J. Hockenson, DET
6. TE Kyle Pitts, ATL

Quarterback Upgrade

QB Joe Flacco, NYJ - (waiver wire: 1%) - Flacco may only get one more start - this week vs. the Bengals - but if the Jets win, we also might hear about how Zach Wilson isn't quite ready yet for Week 4. The Jets offense came alive when the Browns thought the game was over, but the shocking comeback win could still give the team and Flacco and lot of confidence going forward.

QB Jimmy Garoppolo, SF - (waiver wire: 3-5%) - Garoppolo came in after Trey Lance went down and showed that he didn't need training camp to be ready to pilot the 49ers offense. He scored on a sneak and threw another score in the decisive win over the rival Seahawks. Garoppolo is a matchup QB1, and while Denver isn't the best matchup, he is at least worth a pickup as a backup if you are not feeling great about your starter right now.

QB Jared Goff, DET - (waiver wire: 10-20%) - The Lions once again put up a big point total, and this time, Goff was responsible for four of the touchdowns instead of two. The Lions offense is humming, and this is without first round pick Jameson Williams, who should return mid-season. Goff is a streaming QB1 next week against the Vikings in what should be a high-scoring game.

QB Jalen Hurts, PHI - Hurts has made strides as a passer and he's the team's power running back. Josh Allen has competition for the QB1 status. Washington's defense is up next and they don't appear to have the stuff to slow him down.

QB Lamar Jackson, BAL - Jackson is up to the task of carrying this offense with his arm, and he added a 79-yard score with his legs. He also had another rushing touchdown wiped off of the board by replay. He'll face New England this week as the Ravens try to shake off a stunning loss.

QB Marcus Mariota, ATL - (waiver wire: 1%) - Mariota was a decent fantasy start in the loss that almost turned into yet another shocking comeback win in the wild Week 2 action. He is showing that he is at least a top end backup and making himself some money, but the farther the Falcons fall in the standings, the closer we will get to Desmond Ridder. For now, consider Mariota a streaming QB1 against the Seahawks this week and decent bye/injury/emergency coverage in 1QB leagues.

QB Kenny Pickett, PIT - (waiver wire: 1% in very deep/2QB/Superflex) - Mike Tomlin might wait until the Week 9 bye, but we've seen enough. Trubisky has to go. Pickett will be starting sooner or later and needs to be rostered in every superflex/2QB league.

QB Desmond Ridder, ATL - (waiver wire: 1% in very deep/2QB/Superflex) - Marcus Mariota wasn't the reason the Falcons lost, but with each addition to L column, we will get closer to Ridder seeing the field. The Falcons should have a high pick next year, so they need to see what they have in Ridder before the season is over. Ridder should rostered in every 2QB/Superflex league.

QB Aaron Rodgers, GB - Rodgers bounced back with a solid game against the Bears to quell some of the worries that arose after a poor Week 1 against Minnesota. Left tackle David Bakhtiari should be back soon and the rookie wideouts and Robert Tonyan Jr coming back from ACL surgery should get better as the season goes on. Randall Cobb and Sammy Watkins even showed signs of life. Rodgers isn't a slam dunk start against the fierce Bucs defense, but he is back in QB1 consideration.

QB Cooper Rush, DAL - (waiver wire: 1% in very deep/2QB/Superflex) - Rush made the Cowboys look smart in Week 2. He should hold down the offense until Dak Prescott is back. Rush and Noah Brown showed that backup chemistry and the offensive line wasn't as beleaguered facing someone other than the Bucs. Consider Rush a low ceiling QB2/Superflex against the Giants and going forward.

QB Matthew Stafford, LAR - Week 2 was a bounceback for Stafford, who was able to move the ball easily through the air against a Falcons defense that isn't at the level of the Week 1 opponent, Buffalo. Stafford should be in for an even better game against the Cardinals in Week 3.

QB Tua Tagovailoa, MIA - (waiver wire: 25-50%) - The Dolphins might have struck gold with the Tagovailoa, Hill/Waddle, Mike McDaniel combination. The Ravens secondary was banged up, but also tired from chasing Hill and Waddle all day. Tagovailoa should be in lineups as a QB1 next week against Buffalo in what promises to be a high-scoring game and early showdown for divisional supremacy.

QB Carson Wentz, WAS - (waiver wire: 15-30%) - Wentz started slow, including being sacked in the end zone for a safety, but he exploited the flaws in the Lions defense for a big second half and almost got his team back in the game in the fourth quarter. He'll face the Eagles next week and should be considered a QB1. Wentz has a history of running hot and cold, so we might need to bail on him if/when he has back to back duds.

QB Malik Willis, TEN - (waiver wire: 1% in very deep/2QB/Superflex) - Willis saw the field and didn't look ready for prime time, but if the Titans swoon, we will see him. The only real obstacle is the Titans falling out of the playoff race, which may not happen for a while because the AFC South is the worst division in the NFL.

QB Zach Wilson, NYJ - (waiver wire: 1%) - The Jets pass offense looks very exciting with Garrett Wilson breaking out in Week 2 and Elijah Moore still being Elijah Moore. When Zach Wilson is ready, he'll inherit a passing game that could combine with his running ability to create a fantasy relevant quarterback. He shouldn't be on the waiver wire in 2QB/Superflex and is a good add in 1QB if you lost Trey Lance and guys like Wentz, Tagovailoa, and Goff are rostered already.

Quarterback Downgrade

QB Tom Brady, TB - Brady didn't really play poorly against the Saints, he was just very short-handed and facing his nemesis team. Unfortunately, he gets a tough Green Bay defense next week and should be on benches in 1QB if you have a good QB2.

QB Kirk Cousins, MIN - (waiver wire: HOLD) - For whatever reason, Kirk Cousins turns into a pumpkin in Monday night games. The Eagles mercilessly tormented him in the blowout loss. Cousins still threw a ton and should bounce back against the Lions, but this will give us pause before anointing him an everyweek QB1.

QB Justin Fields, CHI - (waiver wire: HOLD) - Fields barely threw the ball in a game that the Bears trailed most of the way, but they did run the ball well and Fields ran for a score. He's not trustworthy in 1QB leagues yet, but as the new offense gets more comfortable, he could come on later in the season, so try to hold him as long as bench size allows.

QB Trey Lance, SF - (waiver wire: DROP) - Lance will miss the rest of the season with a broken ankle.

QB Matt Ryan, IND - (waiver wire: DROP IN 1QB, HOLD IN 2QB/SUPERFLEX) - Ryan was terrible against the Jaguars, fizzling out in the red zone in a familiar sight for Falcons fans. He is just a desperation play against the Chiefs, and his QB2/Superflex appeal is waning.

QB Geno Smith, SEA - (waiver wire: DROP IN 1QB, HOLD IN 2QB/SUPERFLEX) - Smith was highly accurate again, but there were no offensive fireworks against the 49ers. He has a low weekly ceiling despite playing with one of the best wide receiver tandems in the league. He's only useful in 2QB/Superflex despite a promising Week 1.

QB Ryan Tannehill, TEN - (waiver wire: DROP IN 1QB, HOLD IN 2QB/SUPERFLEX) - It might just be that the Bills are going to do this to most quarterbacks they face this year, but Tannehill looked terrible against them and probably can't be trusted in 1QB leagues no matter the matchup.

QB Russell Wilson, DEN - (waiver wire: HOLD) - In a turn of events that is almost funnier than it is sad, Russell Wilson is piloting an offense that needs more running and less passing. Only one of his top four receivers are healthy to boot. He's not a start in 1QB leagues against the 49ers.

QB Jameis Winston, NO - (waiver wire: HOLD) - Winston was knocked around by his old Bucs team and made some big mistakes at the worst possible time in the loss, reminding us of his low floor in leagues that penalize turnovers harshly. He was still airing it out and trying to get on the same page as Chris Olave downfield, so bigger games are going to come against easier defenses.

Running Back Upgrade

RB Cam Akers, LAR - Akers turned the Rams backfield back into a committee in Week 2 and looked like his old self doing it, relieving fears that his achilles injury robbed him of something that he won't get back. He should be a viable flex play or emergency RB2 against the Cardinals this week.

RB Tyler Allgeier, ATL - (waiver wire: 1%) - Allgeier split work with Cordarrelle Patterson, but didn't impress in his first NFL action. He still has desperation play value and some Patterson injury upside while Damien Williams is on injured reserve, which will be through at least Week 5.

RB Eno Benjamin, ARI - (waiver wire: 3-5%) - Benjamin looked good as part of the committee that took over when James Conner went down. He is only a what the heck flex with a little PPR boost and we don't know how long Conner will be out.

RB Tyrion Davis-Price, SF - (waiver wire: 1%) - Davis-Price got the call over Jordan Mason as the #2 back behind Jeff Wilson, but was unimpressive. It's not clear whether this will open the door to Mason getting more work against Denver, or if the team will give Davis-Price another chance in Week 3. Both he and Mason are worth a roster spot in deep leagues.

RB Breece Hall, NYJ - Hall got the better part of the Jets RBBC, scoring on a blown coverage and getting a lot of yards after contact. The Jets could also be invigorated after the shocking comeback win at Cleveland. Consider Hall a flex play against the Bengals this week.

RB Justice Hill, BAL - (waiver wire: 3-5%) - J.K. Dobbins should be back soon, maybe even in Week 3, and Gus Edwards not long after, but Hill has the best burst in the backfield on the backs that were active in Week 2, and he deserves a larger opportunity as the top 2 backs get healthy from 2021 ACL tears.

RB Mark Ingram, NO - (waiver wire: 3-5%) - Ingram actually ran well against the Bucs stout run defense, but his red zone fumble late was a turning point in the game. Alvin Kamara's rib injury could keep him out another week, which would make Ingram a suitable flex or emergency RB2 against the Panthers.

RB Josh Jacobs, LV - All of the talk of Jacobs being mired in a Patriots-esque RBBC is small in the rearview mirror now after he dominated backfield touches in Week 2. The scores will come, perhaps this week against the Titans. Keep Jacobs in as an RB2/Flex.

RB Aaron Jones, GB - Any worries about Jones so-so Week 1 were obliterated when he posted the second best week among all Sunday running backs. He's an everyweek RB1 who will have some ups and downs since he splits work with A.J. Dillon.

RB Jordan Mason, SF - (waiver wire: 1%) - It appears Mason was only up over Tyrion Davis-Price in Week 1 because of special teams. Davis-Price got the opportunity behind Jeff Wilson in Week 2, but didn't do much with it, so perhaps Mason will get a chance in Week 3 against the Broncos. He's worth an add in deep leagues.

RB Raheem Mostert, MIA - (waiver wire: 20-40%) - Mostert took the first drive and didn't look back as the Dolphins appear to have installed him as the starter. Yes, he has a long injury history, but this offense will make teams play lighter boxes and Mostert should be a flex play at worst as long as he is healthy.

RB Dameon Pierce, HOU - Pierce and the Texans running game was much better in Week 2, and he should still be considered the starter even though Rex Burkhead got the bigger share of touches and snaps in Week 1. Consider Pierce a flex play or emergency RB2 against the Bears in Week 3.

RB Tony Pollard, DAL - The Cowboys showed more willingness to get Pollard involved in the passing game and he broke a long play on a short pass to reward them. They then rewarded him with the one-yard plunge to finish the drive. Consider him a what the heck flex and emergency RB2 against the Giants.

RB James Robinson, JAX - Robinson fended off Travis Etienne and helped the Jaguars get a decisive win with a long touchdown run. He wasn't very efficient on his other carries, but he's going to remain the more valuable of the top two Jaguars backs as long as he is healthy.

RB Rhamondre Stevenson, NE - Stevenson actually took a back seat to Damien Harris in the win over the Steelers in touches, but Harris went down with a knee injury of unspecified severity. Stevenson also got more snaps and routes run than Harris. Expect Stevenson to get the start vs. Baltimore this week assuming Harris is out and possibly beyond pending the severity of Harris injury.

RB Darrel Williams, ARI - (waiver wire: 5-10%) - Williams looks like he'll get the goal line carries while James Conner is out (assuming he misses at least one week with the ankle injury that ended his Week 2 early), and he ran well on his carries and receptions. Eno Benjamin limits Williams weekly ceiling, but Williams is the better of the two to pick up as an RB2/Flex play against the Rams.

RB Jeff Wilson, SF - Wilson looked like the best 49ers running back not named Deebo Samuel in Week 2. He was a decent RB2/Flex play who would have put up RB1 numbers if he had scored from one yard out instead of Jimmy Garoppolo. Going from Trey Lance to Garoppolo is an upgrade for Wilson's prospects going forward.

Running Back Downgrade

RB Rex Burkhead, HOU - (waiver wire: DROP) - Burkhead was well behind Dameon Pierce in touches vs Denver after looking like the lead back in Week 1. He can be dropped in all but the deepest of leagues

RB James Conner, ARI - Conner's ankle injury isn't considered serious or a long-term issue, but he is questionable at best for Week 3, and it probably won't be the last time he's on the injury report this year.

RB Dalvin Cook, MIN - Excitement for Cook is lowered after Week 2 after the Vikings offense looked very stoppable against the Eagles. He should bounce back against the Lions, but season-long expectations have to be a bit lower after the Vikings and Kirk Cousins came back to earth following a strong triumph over the Packers in Week 1.

RB Tyrion Davis-Price, SF - (waiver wire: DROP) - Davis-Price got the first opportunity behind Jeff Wilson, but didn't produce and ended up with a high ankle sprain. Maybe we'll revisit him later in the season.

RB Kenyan Drake, BAL - (waiver wire: DROP) - Like the Baltimore running game through the first two weeks, Drake's fantasy value is non-existent. He shouldn't be on rosters outside of very deep leagues.

RB Chase Edmonds, MIA - (waiver wire: HOLD) - Edmonds looks like the backup to Raheem Mostert, but we all know Mostert's injury history. This is also an offense on the rise, so don't drop Edmonds after his disappointing Week 2.

RB Travis Etienne, JAX - Etienne still has what the heck flex explosive play potential, but he is clearly behind James Robinson and only a Robinson injury will change that this season.

RB Kenneth Gainwell, PHI - (waiver wire: HOLD) - Gainwell didn't do much in the win over the Vikings because the game was out of hand pretty quickly. He still projects as a player the Eagles will use more in shootouts and Miles Sanders is not known for his reliability. Gainwell is more of a desperation flex right now, but the quality of his offense makes him a hold.

RB Damien Harris, NE - Harris looked good against the Steelers, and got the most touches, including goal line work, but hurt his knee on the game-clinching run. We await more details, but he's at best questionable for Week 3 vs. Baltimore.

RB Najee Harris, PIT - Harris has to stay in lineups because of his dedicated workload, but we have to lower expectations as the Steelers offense looks like one of the worst in the league. He wouldn't be a top 20 pick if we were drafting today.

RB Darrell Henderson, LAR - (waiver wire: HOLD) - Henderson at least scored, but it looks like hopes that he was the lead back were dashed when Cam Akers showed up and played well in basically a 50-50 split. Henderson is still a matchup RB2/Flex against the Cardinals and lower weekly usage could help him last longer, so don't drop him.

RB Derrick Henry, TEN - Henry doesn't look the same, but then again, neither do the Titans. You'll have to keep him in your lineup, but expectations are lower heading into a matchup with Raiders.

RB Khalil Herbert, CHI - (waiver wire: HOLD) - David Montgomery ran like a man trying to hold onto his job with a strong challenger behind him. For now, Montgomery is hanging tough, but don't drop Herbert as the team is running the ball well and Montgomery is still vulnerable if he falters.

RB Nyheim Hines, IND - (waiver wire: HOLD) - Hines hasn't been used more as promised this offseason, even though the Colts were down two of their top four receivers and trailed for most of the game vs. the Jaguars. He's just emergency/bye/injury PPR depth for now.

RB Cordarrelle Patterson, ATL - Patterson looked like he might a strong RB2 after Week 1, but after Week 2 he only looks like what the heck flex with no passing game involvement and rookie Tyler Allgeier sharing the work after Damien Williams went down. Keep Patterson in vs. Seattle, but relegate him to the bench until further notice if he doesn't do anything against the Seahawks.

RB Rashaad Penny, SEA - (waiver wire: DROP IN SHORT BENCH LEAGUES) - The Seahawks offense looks limited, Kenneth Walker is back on the field, and Seattle has decided to be a pass-first offense without Russell Wilson. Penny isn't an essential hold in short bench leagues.

RB Devin Singletary, BUF - (waiver wire: HOLD) - The sad truth for Singletary is that the Bills don't need to run the ball to win. He's still the lead back and the team will become more balanced later in the season. He isn't a trustworthy RB2/Flex, but he shouldn't be dropped either.

RB Jonathan Taylor, IND - Taylor finally got going in the second half of the shutout loss to the Jaguars, but it's clear Matt Ryan's poor play will keep him from hitting his fantasy ceiling this year.

RB Jaylen Warren, PIT - (waiver wire: DROP) - Najee Harris's foot is ok, but the Steelers offense is not. Don't waste a roster spot on the backup running back in one of the worst offenses in the league.

RB Javonte Williams, DEN - Williams looks great, but the Broncos offense hasn't jelled through two weeks. He also didn't have the huge passing game role that buoyed his Week 1. Williams isn't going to be a fantasy RB1 this year without a Melvin Gordon injury.

Wide Receiver Upgrade

WR Nelson Agholor, NE - (waiver wire: 5-10%) - Agholor had an outstanding Week 2, punctuated by a contested catch score that could have easily been intercepted. He is gaining trust from Mac Jones and should be a WR3/Flex against the tired and banged up Ravens secondary.

WR Brandon Aiyuk, SF - Aiyuk was starting to get going with Trey Lance before the second year quarterback went down, but it's still indisputable that his value is higher with Jimmy Garoppolo on the field. Consider him a WR3/Flex against the Broncos this week.

WR Rashod Bateman, BAL - Bateman blew by Xavien Howard for a 75-yard score to make it two straight weeks with a long touchdown to boost fantasy teams that are depending on him. Lamar Jackson is at the top of his game, so Bateman is verging on WR2 status heading into a matchup with New England.

WR Cole Beasley, TB - (waiver wire: 3-5%) - Beasley is only on the Bucs practice squad right now, but we know Tom Brady's history of production with slot receivers and the offensive line issues may turn this into a passing game heavy on short passing. Beasley has plenty of speculative value in PPR leagues.

WR Noah Brown, DAL - (waiver wire: 3-5%) - Brown had his second straight good game to open the season, and production begets opportunity, but Michael Gallup is due back soon, and James Washington after that. It's also reasonable to wonder how much of Brown's production is coming because his chemistry with backup Cooper Rush, and who knows how much longer Rush will start.

WR Amari Cooper, CLE - Cooper had a breakout game of sorts with Jacoby Brissett, and Brissett's play was very encouraging in the effort to support Cooper's fantasy value. The #1 receiver did mishandle an onsides kick that led to the stunning loss, but that shouldn't affect his outlook going forward. The Steelers are up on Thursday night.

WR Greg Dortch, ARI - (waiver wire: 5-10%) - Dortch was a solid play for the second straight week. It doesn't seem like Rondale Moore was close to playing in Week 2, and you have to wonder if Dortch will hold onto his role even after Moore is healthy. As long as Moore is out, Dortch is a viable WR3/Flex against the Rams.

WR Jahan Dotson, WAS - (waiver wire: 10-20%) - Dotson just keeps catching impressive contested balls even though he is not a big strong receiver that usually fits that type. Carson Wentz looks for him in the end zone, which gives him weekly upside, although in an offense with a wide target tree and Wentz prone to going cold, we can't count on the rookie as an everyweek starter quite yet. He is still worth a look as a WR3/Flex against the Eagles this week.

WR Ashton Dulin, IND - (waiver wire: 7-15%) - Dulin was the one bright spot in the Colts offense in the shutout loss to the Jaguars. He has earned the WR2 spot even when rookie Alec Pierce is out of concussion protocol. If Michael Pittman is out again this week vs. the Chiefs, Dulin should be considered a WR3/Flex.

WR Michael Gallup, DAL - (waiver wire: 5-10%) - Everything is looking up for the Cowboys as Gallup could return this week and Dak Prescott's absence is likely to be on the short side of the 6-8 week original timeline, if it is even that long. Gallup should be added in typical leagues after the Prescott injury appeared to take the wind out of his sails.

WR Tyreek Hill, MIA - Hill was part of the checkmate the Dolphins pass offense executed in the fourth quarter to complete one of the most stunning comebacks in the last decade. The offensive wizardry of Mike McDaniel could make Tyreek Hill even more valuable than he was with Patrick Mahomes II.

WR Mack Hollins, LV - (waiver wire: 1%) - The Raiders came out firing to Hollins, one of the most anonymous starting wide receivers in the NFL, and it worked as the Cardinals were focused on containing Davante Adams. The performance might not be repeated and Hollins stats will be unprediactable, but it's possible that he continues to build momentum against the Titans this week.

WR Christian Kirk, JAX - Kirk continues to light up the scoreboard in his role as the slot receiv