Top Waiver Wire Adds Before Week 2 Fantasy Football
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By Fantasy Roundup · September 10, 2025
Week 1 has people absolutely shook, and many don’t understand that the fantasy football waiver wire is most important at the beginning of the year. That being said, lots of mistakes can be made on the waiver wire at this time of year. To help navigate the players you need and the players you don’t, this article walks you through the top waiver wire adds before week 2 fantasy football. Top Waiver Wire Running Backs
Dylan Sampson, Cleveland Browns 32.7% rostered on ESPN While many are excited about Quinshon Judkins (potential) return, Dylan Sampson quickly overtook Jerome Ford as Cleveland’s most used and most effective back in week 1. If Judkins doesn’t return soon, Sampson could easily solidify a lead back role with the browns.
Trey Benson, Arizona Cardinals 51.4% rostered on ESPN First of all, Trey Benson has no business being on the waiver wire. But since he is, scoop him up. If you go to our stats roundup on the site, you’ll see not only how close, but how effective Trey Benson was compared to James Conner in week 1. This is a trend that will continue. Grab him before it’s too late.
Quinshon Judkins, Cleveland Browns 55.6% rostered on ESPN As mentioned earlier, Judkins could, in theory, return soon for the Cleveland Browns. Given the contract they awarded him, it would indicate he’ll be their lead back. He’s not a top priority waiver wire pickup before week 2 fantasy football, but if you’re in desperate need of running back help, Judkins should find his way on your team. Top Waiver Wire Wide Receivers
Hollywood Brown, Kansas City Chiefs 50% rostered on ESPN As I discussed on my waiver wire video on Fantasy Football Roundup YouTube, I view Hollywood as the most valuable wide receiver waiver wire target before week 2 fantasy football. While Quentin Johnston offers season-long upside, I view Hollywood as a pickup and sell high player. He will see true WR1 volume while Worthy and Rashee are out.
Quentin Johnston, Los Angeles Chargers 3.6% rostered on ESPN Quentin Johnston undoubtedly offers the most season-long upside at the wide receiver position on the waiver wire before week 2. He looked like a true breakout star in an offense with a top 6-7 Quarterback in the league, with higher passing volume than previous years. He is certainly a priority wide receiver waiver pickup.
Dont’e Thornton, Las Vegas Raiders 15% rostered on ESPN There’s a big tier drop between the first 2 receivers and Thornton, but I still believe he presents long-term upside. Geno proved to still be a high-volume quarterback, and Thornton looks to be moving up the totem pole in the offense.
Kayshon Boutte, New England Patriots 0.5% rostered on ESPN Kayshon Boutte is easily forgotten because of his 6th round draft capital years ago, but his talent was much higher than a 6th rounder. It appears the new Patriots coaching staff sees it that way too. Stefon Diggs was highly ineffective, and DeMario Douglas was still seldom used. Boutte looked like the best wide receiver in New England’s offense. If you’re a Drake Maye believer, Kayshon is someone you want off the waiver wire. Ready to Win Your League Off the Waiver Wire?
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