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Fantasy Football Week 3: Waiver Wire Pickups

By Dan Thomas

Dec 20, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon (31) and running back Matt Asiata (44) run onto the field before the game against the Chicago Bears at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon (31) and running back Matt Asiata (44) run onto the field before the game against the Chicago Bears at TCF Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 27, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Quincy Enunwa (81) runs the ball during overtime against New England Patriots cornerback Leonard Johnson (34) at MetLife Stadium. New York Jets defeat the New England Patriots 26-20 in OT. Mandatory Credit: Jim O
Dec 27, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Quincy Enunwa (81) runs the ball during overtime against New England Patriots cornerback Leonard Johnson (34) at MetLife Stadium. New York Jets defeat the New England Patriots 26-20 in OT. Mandatory Credit: Jim O /

The waiver wire is what will end up making or breaking your fantasy football season. Here are a few players that could help you off the wire in Week 3.

In Week 2, there was a bizarre amount of injuries to significant players around the NFL. Some of these injuries appear to be serious (Danny Woodhead and Adrian Peterson) while others could only sideline a player for a week or two (Jonathan Stewart and Arian Foster).  Just like in the NFL, every week counts in fantasy football. If any players are capable of helping you win just one week they will be worth the add.

For these purposes, we will being using Yahoo! Fantasy Football as a guideline. Any player that is 50 percent owned or less is eligible.

Sep 18, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers wide receiver Tyrell Williams (16) runs with the ball as he is tackled by Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) during the first quarter of the game at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers wide receiver Tyrell Williams (16) runs with the ball as he is tackled by Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) during the first quarter of the game at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Tyrell Williams — WR, San Diego Chargers (49% Owned)

Last week Williams was a name to know because he was supposed to help the Chargers offense after they lost Keenan Allen for the season. After Sunday he should be leaned on even more now that the Chargers lost receiving running back Danny Woodhead for the season with a torn ACL.

Williams finished with three receptions, 61 yards and a touchdown in the Chargers blowout victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. He only had six targets on the day, but keep in mind the Chargers were winning by 35 points in the fourth quarter. Not only that, but his six targets tied for most on the team.

In games where the score is closer or even when the Chargers are trailing, he should see his targets and opportunities go up.

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