San Francisco backfield in waiver wire limelight
An Injury and a surprising inactive helped form this week’s list of the Waiver Wire Frenzy.
San Francisco’s Raheem Mostert posted on Twitter today that his season is over – opting for surgery on his injured knee cartilage. Plus, add in the unexpected inactive designation of Trey Sermon have most looking at another 49ers running back as the top waiver wire add this week.
Running Back
Eli Mitchell, San Francisco: 10 percent Yahoo! & 2 percent ESPN
Mitchell may be the first player of many who may cost a team manager more than 35 percent of their FAAB money.
Tony Jones Jr., New Orleans: 23 percent Yahoo! & 15 percent ESPN
Jones Jr. showed flashes why the Saints cut Latavius Murray.
Kenneth Gainwell, Philadelphia: 9 percent Yahoo! & 4 percent ESPN
He may have carved himself out a role as the No. 2 RB in the Eagles’ offense.
Quarterbacks
Jameis Winston, New Orleans: 44 percent Yahoo! & 26 percent ESPN
It’s hard to believe Winston is not rostered more on the big sites.
Teddy Bridgewater, Denver: 11 percent Yahoo! & 5 percent ESPN
A solid back-up or No. 2 in 2-QB leagues.
Sam Darnold, Carolina: 15 percent Yahoo! & 6 percent ESPN
He has plenty of weapons around him to be successful.
Taylor Heinicke, Washington: 1 percent Yahoo! & 0 percent ESPN
Has played well when called into relief.
Tyrod Taylor, Houston: 4 percent Yahoo! & 4 percent ESPN
He will give you a solid floor in 2-QB leagues with his rushing ability.
Wide Receivers
Tim Patrick, Denver: 2 percent Yahoo! & 1 percent ESPN
Will more than likely be the Broncos’ No. 2 WR after Jerry Jeudy’s injury.
Sterling Shepard, NY Giants: 39 percent Yahoo! & 25 percent ESPN
Has quietly scored 4 TDs in his last three games, dating back to last season.
Bryan Edwards, Las Vegas: 19 percent Yahoo! & 15 percent ESPN
Had a great camp, and despite slow start on Monday, he played a big role in the Raiders’ win.
Rondale Moore, Arizona: 27 percent Yahoo! & 19 percent ESPN
Had five targets on his 20 snaps and is a better long term option than Christian Kirk.
Tight Ends
Cole Kmet, Chicago: 34 percent Yahoo! & 22 percent ESPN
Played in 74 percent of snaps and had seven targets.
Dalton Schultz, Dallas: 1 percent Yahoo! & 1 percent ESPN
Pairs with Blake Jarwin to give Cowboys good 1-2 punch at TE.
Juwan Johnson, New Orleans: 11 percent Yahoo! & 1 percent ESPN
Two red zone targets = two TDs.
DST Streamers
Green Bay at home against Detroit
Cleveland at home against Houston
Chicago at home against Cincinnati
Week 2 Top Waiver Wire Adds
1. Eli Mitchell
2. Tony Jones Jr.
3. Jameis Winston
4. Sterling Shepard
5. Tim Patrick
6. Cole Kmet
7. Cleveland DST
8. Kenneth Gainwell
9. Bryan Edwards
10. Dalton Schultz
Top 5 Sells
1. Derrick Henry
2. Julio Jones
3. Joe Mixon
4. James Robinson
5. Melvin Gordon III
Top 5 Buys
1. Ezekiel Elliott
2. Derek Carr
3. Ty’Son Williams
4. Marvin Jones Jr.
5. Darrell Henderson
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