Our best fantasy football plans often don’t survive the opening week. Many of us are now looking for playable options on the waiver wire, as events didn’t quite play out the way we expected on Sunday (or Thursday and Friday for that matter). Each week, we highlight the best potential waiver additions available in at least 50% of Yahoo fantasy leagues. If your roster is suddenly struggling, the names below can potentially help.
Quarterbacks
Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (34% of roster)
In a week where passing yards were shockingly low across the leagueMayfield was a notable exception. He completed 24 of 30 throws for 289 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions. He averaged 9.6 yards per attempt and had a passer rating of 146.4. His celebrations were up to parAlso.
When you’re the guy throwing to Mike Evans, things like this are sometimes going to happen:
Of course, it’s worth noting that Washington’s defense didn’t really bother the Bucs on Sunday. Mayfield won’t have an easy time every week (though he still has two good games coming up against the Panthers, plus one against the Giants). Tampa Bay is set to travel to Detroit for a shootout against the Lions, so Baker remains on the radar.
If you’re trying to cope with Jordan Love being out for multiple games, Mayfield is a great replacement option.
Recommended FAB Offer (assuming a budget of $100): $11
Geno Smith, Seattle Seahawks (32%)
Smith may not have been perfect in the opening game, but he managed to give us a fantastic 20-point performance while leading his team to a real victory. He also gave us an unexpected rushing moment:
Seattle’s receiving corps is very talented (rumors of Tyler Lockett’s decline have been greatly exaggerated) and this team’s upcoming schedule doesn’t include any road games (NE, MIA, DET, NYG). Geno is another acceptable replacement for those of you looking to replace Love. He’s only a year removed from a top-five pick, so it’s not like he doesn’t offer potential.
MANUFACTURER: $7
Additional QB Options
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Justin Fields He didn’t necessarily have the kind of day that forces a depth chart change, but he managed to avoid negative plays while rushing for 57 yards. He may have done enough to earn another start if Russell Wilson isn’t fully operational.
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Sam Darnold He cooked the Giants defense on Sunday, which isn’t shocking at all. He’s working with Justin Jefferson, which gives him a chance to become important every week. The Vikings are headed to a terrible matchup against the Niners, so let’s try not to get too excited about this particular reclamation project.
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If you’re a superflexible manager, it’s probably time to take action. Drew Lock and/or James WinstonGenerally, it pays to be proactive at QB in your league’s format.
The running backs
JK Dobbins, Los Angeles Chargers (49%)
We have been told many times that LA’s backfield reportedly in a tough spot this seasonand there wasn’t much…