Waiver Wire Pickups Week 3

Zak Drapeau

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by Zak Drapeau

Sportz Nation - 9/22/2026

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Quarterbacks

Drew Lock - SEA

Lock is on my Waiver pickups for the 2nd week in a row and after his display in Arizona I think this will be the last because he should be rostered by at least 50% of leagues. His 23.88 points ranked 8th among Quarterbacks in Week 2 and his connection to Jaxon Smith-Njigba more than makes him worth a Fantasy start as long as Darnold is out.

Kirk Cousins - LV

I guess we know now that Cousins has the reigns in Las Vegas over Mendoza because he just carved up the Chargers' defense like a Thanksgiving Turkey. The Raiders seem to be better than we thought and it's starting with Cousins who ranked 9th among QBs last week and is averaging just under 20 Fantasy points per week so far this season.

Running Backs

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Jonah Coleman - DEN

The Running Back room in Denver is definitely clogged with Harvey and Dobbins getting major touches too but after his performance last week, Coleman is worth picking up. Even if he doesn't make headway in the RB-battle just yet, Coleman's upside and youth should make him the RB1 down the stretch in Denver and someone you can count on long term.

Tank Bigsby - PHI

Barkley is off to a very weird start to the season including a back injury suffered last week. Already an injury in the start of the season along with the fact Bigsby out-touched him 15-6 last week, I'd say Bigsby is going to be in for a great next few weeks.

Wide Receivers

Tre Tucker - LV

I spoke about Kirk Cousins earlier in this list and while he might not be the #1 option every week, he should be good for 4-5 catches and 60 yards while only being rostered in 29% of leagues. Tucker's worth is going to be extremely high while Brock Bowers is out as well but even when the Tight End comes back, Tucker should still be the highest targetted WR in Vegas who's off to a hot start.

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Denzel Boston - CLE

Not only has Boston scored a TD in both of the first two weeks but he's shown great ability after the catch and easily has the best chemistry with Deshaun Watson so far. Boston was rostered in 33% of leagues before this week and even less last week. After tomorrow he should be closer to 70% and I know it's too early in the season but he could be on pace for a OROY season so make sure if he IS available, you put in for him.

Tight Ends

Darren Waller - CAR

So... Bryce Young looks REALLY good. Last week Jalen Coker was the number one option and as soon as teams start to prioritize him and McMillan, Young goes after a guy like Waller in the red zone. Waller has also shown an increase in snaps from Week 1; still listed as TE3 in Carolina but after a great 2025 and a 2-TD performance this week, I have to imagine he'll be heading the group before long.

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Dalton Schultz - HOU

Last week I was under the impression that maybe CJ Stroud could be capable of ahving a good season, then Week 2 happens and I remember. So what do we do with a very good team that has a weak Quarterback? Go after his safety nets. Schultz is averaging 11 targets per game and just dropped 20 points last week. He may be rostered in 57% of leagues but if you don't have one of the Top-3 guys you NEED to look at Schultz as a long-term starter.