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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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Sep 18, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Cole Beasley (11) runs after a catch against the Washington Redskins during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Cole Beasley (11) runs after a catch against the Washington Redskins during the first half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

Other Receiving Votes

Here are a few more names you want to consider when you go through your fantasy football waiver wire.

Dallas Cowboys WR Cole Beasley (10%) – Dak Prescott loves to check down and that is working in Beasley’s favor. After two games, he is averaging nine targets a game and his 18 total targets are tied for most on the team. He deserves a roster spot in PPR leagues.

Indianapolis Colts WR Phillip Dorsett (42% Owned) – Believe it or not, Dorsett leads the Colts in receiving yards and his second on the team in targets. If Donte Moncrief were to miss some time with his shoulder injury, Dorsett would be a WR2/3 in the Colts pass-heavy offense.

New York Giants WR Victor Cruz (37% Owned) – As somebody who had their doubts about Cruz’s ability to play again in the NFL, I couldn’t be happier to put him on this list. The Giants offense throws a ton and the high volume of passes makes Cruz relevant. He probably shouldn’t be in starting lineups, but he’s earned a bench spot. If something were to happen to either Odell Beckham Jr. or Sterling Shepard (knock on wood), Cruz would have huge upside.

Minnesota Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph (30% Owned) – The injury to Teddy Bridgewater may have been the best thing to happen to Rudolph from a fantasy perspective. New starting quarterback Sam Bradford likes to target the tight end and, in his first game as the starter, these two hooked up for a touchdown.

Next: Fantasy Football Week 2: 5 Biggest Takeaways

Pittsburgh Steelers TE Jesse James (25% Owned) – The Steelers love to throw and James is an every-down player. After two games he’s third on the team in both targets and receptions.

Baltimore Ravens TE Dennis Pitta (10% Owned) – Welcome back to fantasy relevance, Mr. Pitta. Last week, Pitta had nine receptions for 102 yards. Ability was never the concern with Pitta, but instead, it was health. If he can stay healthy, he could have a solid role in the Ravens high volume passing game.

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