Dynasty Waiver Wire: Week 3
Welcome to our in-season coverage of waiver wire considerations for this week.
We won’t be forcing waiver wire advice or suggestions. Instead, expect to see a wide-ranging number of players each week, based solely on increasing snaps, injury or any combination of events that suggest a player’s status could change in the future. You can expect we will be providing a bit of justification for the addition as well as just how deep the particular player is. We are only highlighting those players that we believe deserve some level of attention, not merely players who happen to see targets or log a carry. As is always the case in fantasy, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Whether you are a multiple-year winner or in a constant state of rebuilding, the waiver wire is, arguably, your largest source of talent from which you will build your future dynasty. Being first to act and last to react, year over year, will play a huge role in the building and shaping of your team(s). It takes a lot of commitment to stay that engaged, but it’s an activity that will pay dividends every year.
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C.J. Beathard, QB SF
Beathard will be a hot pick-up this week at the expense of Jimmy Garoppolo owners. Jimmy G. tore his ACL, ending his 2018 campaign. Beathard had promise as a rookie in 2017 tallying 1,430 yards but with a 4:6 TD:INT ratio. The game will have certainly slowed for the sophomore quarterback and he’ll be pressed into action immediately, but expect the 49ers to add another body immediately to compete with Beathard. Keep an eye on Tyrod Taylor who would seem to be a fit and should be available.
Willie Snead, WR BAL
Snead could well be long-gone from your waiver wire but he continues to be modestly productive with 12 receptions, 142 yards and one touchdown on 19 targets through three games. He’s nothing but a last-flex play in deeper leagues during bye weeks but he’s working as Joe Flacco’s safety valve which has shown some degree of production. You could do a lot worse as an end-of-the-bench staff in PPR leagues.
Ryan Grant, WR IND
Grant has flown under the radar all season but he’s still running as a starter and found the end zone for the first time in week three. He’s amassed 15 targets on the season, converting on 13 of them for 124 yards and that single touchdown. In deeper leagues, he’s likely already rostered but it’s worth a check, especially if he can be had for free.
Rhett Ellison, TE NYG
Evan Engram is week to week with an MCL sprain and Ellison saw three targets in week three, converting on all three for 39 yards and a touchdown. With bye weeks looming and Engram uncertain over the next few weeks, Ellison can be added for cheap insurance.
Geoff Swaim, TE DAL
Has Swaim finally broken out and seized control of the starting tight role? “Seized” is too strong of a word but he did garner seven targets, converting on five of them into 47 yards. Hardly excitement-producing production but given the cesspool which is the Cowboys’ offense, leading the team in targets is a good start. No other tight end saw targets on the day for Dallas, meaning that Swaim may have secured his role atop the depth chart.
Jakeem Grant, WR MIA
Don’t go crazy here as the diminutive receiver is normally only a special teams difference-maker, but his week three showing, 2/70/2, will likely lead to a handful of further targets as the Dolphins attempt to catch lightning in a bottle once again. If your league awards return yardage, Grant could be a nifty addition to see if his role on offense expands. He’s the deepest of deep sleepers over the remaining games of 2018.
That is all for now, see you next week!
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