NFL Week 1 Fantasy Football Tips
This is our waiver wire pick-ups column. The staff will scour the free agent pools in fantasy land for the best available talent every week. Availability, of course, depends on the league. We’re using 12 team, 15 roster spot leagues as the median, but we’ll look for roster candidates for leagues of all shapes and sizes. Grab the following before NFL Week 2.
After all of the weekly games are finished be sure to check our cheatsheets, a who’s hot, and who’s not report plus more in our fantasy football guide. Without wasting any more of your time, here is the Week 2 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickup List, for the NFL games going on this week (Week 2). Good Luck!!!
QUARTERBACKS
1. Matt Cassel, Patriots
Cassel is the top recommended QB this week
2. Jeff Garcia, Buccaneers
Steady QB who’s worth a look in larger leagues.
3. Matt Ryan, Falcons
Good sleeper pickup in deep leagues.
RUNNING BACKS
1. Sammy Morris, Patriots
Morris could be a serviceable 2nd running back and should be owned in all leagues
2. Jerious Norwood, Falcons
Norwood should be owned in all leagues.
3. Steve Slaton, Texans
Now is the time to acquire hi as he got the bulk of the carries in Week 1.
4. Pierre Thomas, Saints
Thomas might get the goal-line carries over Bush. If Thomas holds onto that role, he could be huge, Grab him and stash him on your bench.
5. Derrick Ward, Giants
Week 2 the Giants draw the Rams, Ward could be used if you need a 2nd RB.
WIDE RECEIVERS
1. DeSean Jackson, Eagles
Jackson should be owned in all leagues as he’ll put up good numbers week in and week out.
2. Eddie Royal, Broncos
With Marshall and Royal, Denver could have a receiving tandem that ranks among the NFL’s best for years to come.
3. Kevin Walter, Texans
In week 1 Walter caught three passes for 41 yards and a touchdown. Makes a nice spot starter.
4. Muhsin Muhammad, Panthers
With Smith coming back in Week 3 things will get easier for Muhammad, Delhomme still really trusts him too. He is worth a roster spot in large leagues.
5. Antwaan Randle El, Redskins
Led all Washington receivers with seven receptions for 73 yards.
TIGHT ENDS
1. Dante Rosario, Panthers
Rosario looked really reliable and Delhomme seems to like him a lot. Great catch to win versus the Chargers too. He’s worth a look.
2. L.J. Smith, Eagles
Smith caught five of those passes for 39 yards and a touchdown but was thrown to a lot more. Their connection could resurface this year.
3. John Carlson, Seahawks
Who else does Matt Hasselbeck have to throw too Billy McMullen? Cmon!
D/ST
1. Tennessee Titans
Good sleeper defense for owners as a bye week fill in. You could do a whole lot worse (Raiders)
2. Arizona Cardinals
Five turnovers and four sacks against the 49ers in Week 1. The Cardinals are worth a look.
