Dynasty Waiver Wire: Week Three

Addison Hayes

Despite the multitude of big-name injuries, I have really enjoyed this season so far through three weeks. Russell Wilson is cookin’. The Falcons have blown two second-half leads of 16+ points. Josh Allen is an MVP candidate. The 2020 rookie class is producing already. My Steelers are 3-0 and could be in first place in the AFC North after Monday night. It’s been a good start to the year and has been a much-needed silver lining to 2020. But you don’t care, you’re just here for waiver wire names and aren’t reading this anyway.

In case you are reading this, there is one bit of information to know before you start reading names. New to this year’s series and the DLF site is player rostership percentages, courtesy of dynasty rosters from SafeLeagues and the great Scott Fish. Using that data, I developed an app to view rostership data from over 400 SafeLeagues dynasty leagues, all using the same format and scoring (2 PPR tight end premium). While this may not be entirely accurate for every individual league, it is very reflective of how managers view who is worthy or not of a roster spot. Now that that is covered, let’s dive into the waiver wire after Week 3!

Players to double-check availability and immediately add:

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Carlos Hyde, RB SEA

He’s most likely owned in 99/100, as shown by his rostership percentage, but Hyde could be entering week four as the Seahawks new starting running back. I am no doctor, but I was not encouraged when I saw Chris Carson immediately grab his knee after his leg was gator rolled by Cowboys lineman Trysten Hill. If Carson misses significant time, Hyde is the next man up in a run-heavy offense. He’s far from a sexy name, but in today’s running back landscape, touches can be hard to find.

Jeff Wilson, RB SF

I was surprised to see Wilson still available in just over 6% of dynasty leagues, while Jerick McKinnon was rostered in 100% of leagues. Although he was not super efficient with the ball, Wilson did total 69 yards and two scores on 15 touches. He is basically in a 50/50 split with McKinnon in this Niners backfield until Raheem Mostert returns from injury. Until then, Wilson should be rostered in every league, with the possibility of being a flex play on some injury-riddled rosters.

Wayne Gallman, RB NYG

There really isn’t much to take away from this week three game for the Giants as they were outmatched and outperformed across every position on the field. Between the three running backs to receive a carry for New York, they totaled a combined 17 yards on ten carries. The reason I included Gallman as an add today is that most managers will probably dismiss him if they just look at the box score and his four carries for seven yards. Gallman has a great opportunity to take over this backfield for the Giants. You can pick him up now on the super cheap and just wait.

Braxton Berrios, WR NYJ

I highlighted Berrios in last week’s article, pairing him with Chris Hogan since I saw no real difference between the two, and also playing for the New York Jets. However, Berrios delivered again for fantasy against the Colts, catching all four of his targets for 64 yards and a score, and being by far the most productive receiver on the team. I still would not be comfortable starting him at all, but he’s worth being rostered in case more injuries pop up over the course of the season.

Gabriel Davis, WR BUF

In true 2020 fashion, we now live in a world where Josh Allen is a gunslinging passer capable of supporting three wide receivers for fantasy. In the first two weeks, all of Stefon Diggs, John Brown, and Cole Beasley were top-45 wide receivers each week. Pending Monday night, it looks like that will hold true again, but this time its Diggs, Beasley and Gabriel Davis. The fourth-round rookie had a fantastic day, hauling in four receptions for 81 yards after stepping up for the injured John Brown. With Josh Allen lighting the NFL on fire, Davis could be a weekly flex play in a similar style and production to Smokey Brown.

Greg Ward, WR PHI

I held off mentioning Greg Ward in last week’s article after a horrific one catch game against the Rams. This week, however, Ward bounced back to the tune of eight receptions, 72 yards, and a touchdown on a team-leading 11 targets. I’m not going to lie, this Eagles offense is not very good and completely ravaged by injuries, continuing this week with Dallas Goedert. To Ward’s credit, dating back to week 14 last season, he has averaged seven targets and just over 11 PPR points in seven games, including his 1.5 performance last week. He’s a solid contributor with a low ceiling, but a flex play nonetheless.

Andy Isabella, WR ARI

Isabella truthers rejoice! With Christian Kirk sidelined by injury, Isabella was touted as a sneaky play against the Lions this week, and it definitely paid off. Isabella caught all four of his targets for 47 yards and two scores, en route to a 20.7 point PPR performance. Long have we waited for Isabella to get his shot, and as Kliff Kingsbury could be doing his best Troy Bolton impression, since this could be the start of something new.

Dalton Schultz, TE DAL

I am calling myself out here by saying, I should have highlighted Schultz two weeks ago, so I apologize for missing this train. In two games with Blake Jarwin, Schultz has totaled 13 receptions for 136 yards and a touchdown, being a consistent weapon for Dak Prescott while defenses hone in on Amari Cooper, Michael Gallup, CeeDee Lamb, and even Ezekiel Elliott. Prescott has been throwing the ball an insane amount already through three games however, as he’s on pace for over 750 pass attempts on the season. Although, if the Cowboys continue to find themselves in offensive shootouts, Schultz will be necessary to move the chains, much like Jason Witten was to Tony Romo, and should be reliable for fantasy.

Other players to keep an eye on:

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