Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Week 3: Daniel Jones Leads Joe Burrow Replacements, Plus RB, WR, and TE Adds

Week 2 was a bloodbath for fantasy rosters. Joe Burrow (toe) is out for months, Austin Ekeler (Achilles) is done for the season, and Jayden Reed (collarbone) will miss 6–8 weeks. Add in injuries to J.J. McCarthy (ankle), Jayden Daniels (knee), Aaron Jones (hamstring), and Justin Fields (concussion), and the Week 3 waiver wire becomes a lifeline.

🔑 Top Waiver Priorities (Overall)

1. Daniel Jones (QB – IND)

2. Bhayshul Tuten (RB – JAX)

3. Wan’Dale Robinson (WR – NYG)

4. Juwan Johnson (TE – NO)

5. Cedric Tillman (WR – CLE)

6. Jake Browning (QB – CIN)

7. Blake Corum (RB – LAR)

8. Rashid Shaheed (WR – NO)

9. Harold Fannin Jr. (TE – CLE)

10. Dontayvion Wicks (WR – GB)

    
    

🏈 Quarterbacks

Daniel Jones (Colts) – 44% rostered, FAAB: 5–8%

Jones has scored 24+ fantasy points in each of his first two starts for Indy, averaging 294 yards per game with 5 total TDs and zero turnovers. He also adds rushing upside. With Burrow managers scrambling, Jones is the clear QB1 add for Week 3 at Tennessee.

Jake Browning (Bengals) – 2% rostered, FAAB: 3–5%

With Joe Burrow out long-term, Browning steps in as Cincinnati’s starter. He posted 241 yards and 3 total TDs in Week 2 and averaged 22.2 fantasy points in seven starts last season. He’s a must in Superflex and a matchup streamer in 1QB formats.

Bryce Young (Panthers) – 30% rostered, FAAB: 3–5%

Young bounced back in Week 2 with 328 yards and 3 TDs on 55 attempts. His next four matchups (ATL, NE, MIA, DAL) aren’t easy, but the passing volume gives him streamer appeal in deeper leagues.

Aaron Rodgers (Steelers) – 46% rostered, FAAB: 3–5%

Rodgers followed his monster Week 1 with a dud against Seattle, but upcoming matchups vs. NE and MIN keep him in play as a stopgap starter. He’s a fine option for Burrow managers who missed on Jones.

Matthew Stafford (Rams) – 48% rostered, FAAB: 1–3%

Stafford has 543 yards and 3 TDs through two weeks despite tough matchups. With Puka Nacua and Davante Adams healthy, he remains a viable low-end QB2 in deeper leagues.

🏈 Running Backs

Bhayshul Tuten (Jaguars) – 25% rostered, FAAB: 8–12%

In Jacksonville’s first game post-Tank Bigsby, Tuten logged 74 total yards and a TD on 10 touches. He’s locked into a complementary role with Travis Etienne Jr. and has Flex value already. If Etienne misses time, Tuten would be an every-week RB2.

Blake Corum (Rams) – 16% rostered, FAAB: 4–6%

Corum saw five carries in Week 2, three in the red zone, and punched in a 1-yard TD. Sean McVay praised his explosiveness, hinting at more usage. He’s a priority handcuff for Kyren Williams managers and a deep-league stash.

Tyler Allgeier (Falcons) – 48% rostered, FAAB: 4–6%

Allgeier handled 16 carries for 76 yards and a TD in Week 2, continuing his steady role behind Bijan Robinson. He has weekly Flex appeal in run-heavy game scripts and top-20 RB upside if Robinson misses time.

Jeremy McNichols (Commanders) – 1% rostered, FAAB: 2–4%

With Austin Ekeler out, McNichols should step into the passing-down role in Washington’s backfield. While touches may be limited, he offers PPR Flex potential and is worth stashing in deeper leagues.

Chris Rodriguez Jr. (Commanders) – 13% rostered, FAAB: 1–3%

Rodriguez has yet to play a snap this season, but he could carve out a role in Washington’s RB rotation post-Ekeler. Strictly a deep-league speculative add, but worth monitoring.

🏈 Wide Receivers

Wan’Dale Robinson (Giants) – 42% rostered, FAAB: 7–10%

Robinson exploded in Week 2 with 8 catches for 142 yards and a TD on 10 targets. He has 18 looks through two games and should remain a high-volume slot option. A reliable WR3 in PPR.

Cedric Tillman (Browns) – 46% rostered, FAAB: 6–9%

Tillman has 2 TDs on 15 targets through two games, emerging as a red-zone favorite for Joe Flacco. He’s a fringe WR3 with upside in 3WR leagues and should be added universally.

Troy Franklin (Broncos) – 8% rostered, FAAB: 5–8%

Franklin led Denver in snaps, targets, and yards in Week 2 (8–89–1). He has a 21% target share on the season and looks poised to overtake Marvin Mims for the WR2 role. Strong breakout candidate.

Rashid Shaheed (Saints) – 51% rostered, FAAB: 5–7%

Shaheed continues to flash big-play ability, scoring double-digit PPR points in 5 of his last 8 games dating back to 2024. With Spencer Rattler feeding him steady targets, he’s a boom-bust WR3 worth rostering.

Dontayvion Wicks (Packers) – 3% rostered, FAAB: 3–5%

With Jayden Reed sidelined (collarbone), Wicks stepped up with 4 catches for 44 yards in Week 2. He has a real shot to earn WR3 duties in Green Bay while Reed recovers.

Elic Ayomanor (Titans) – 13% rostered, FAAB: 4–6%

The rookie wideout turned 6 targets into 4 catches, 56 yards, and a TD in Week 2, showing chemistry with Cam Ward. With Calvin Ridley drawing coverage, Ayomanor has room to grow as Tennessee’s WR2. He’s a deep-league add now with Flex upside if the target volume holds.

🏈 Tight Ends

Juwan Johnson (Saints) – 51% rostered, FAAB: 10–15%

Johnson leads all TEs in routes (74) and targets (20) through two weeks, with 13 catches for 125 yards and a TD. As long as Taysom Hill and Foster Moreau remain out, Johnson is a top-8 TE option.

Harold Fannin Jr. (Browns) – 44% rostered, FAAB: 8–12%

Fannin tied for the team lead with 5 catches in Week 2 and has 12 receptions in two games. He’s carved out a consistent role in Cleveland’s high-volume passing attack and is a TE1/TE2 borderline add.

Isaiah Likely (Ravens) – 34% rostered, FAAB: 3–5%

Likely is nearing a return from his foot injury, and with Mark Andrews struggling (2 catches in two games), there’s room for him to make an impact. He’s a stash now with upside to start later.