Fantasy Football: Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups: Jeff Wilson Jr. and more
By Devin Lange
Fantasy Football waiver wire, Week 2: Wide Receivers
1. Curtis Samuel Commanders
After spending 2021 riddled with injuries, Samuel appears to be back to his explosive, playmaking self in 2022. The wide receiver/gadget player had 8 receptions on 11 targets and 4 carries for 72 total scrimmage yards and
Available in over 95% of NFL.com fantasy leagues, Samuel will be busy all season long and can be plugged into starting lineups as a WR3/flex instantly. He is a priority add in all formats.
2. Zay Jones Jaguars
The new free agent acquisition started his Jaguars campaign by showing his chemistry with second-year quarterback Trevor Lawrence. The two connected for 6 passes for 65 yards.
Available in nearly 99% of NFL.com fantasy leagues, Zay Jones is expected to surpass veteran Marvin Jones Jr. as the number 2 wide receiver in Jacksonville. Being that they will oftentimes be in passing situations, Jones should continue to be busy this season. He is worth a pickup in PPR formats.
3. Kyle Phillips, Titans
The 2022 5th round selection Kyle Philips found himself on the field more than 2022 1st round selection Treylon Burks. Operating as a slot receiver, he received a team-high 9 targets, securing 6 of them for 66 yards in the Tennessee Titans match against the New York Giants.
Available in virtually 100% of NFL.com fantasy leagues, Philips is a player worth stashing on your bench. His ceiling is higher than any boom or bust candidates currently on the waiver wire.