Waiver Wire Week 3: Reviewing Top Pickups and Drops Likely Available
With Week 2 of the 2022 NFL season completed, it's time for another round of roster reshuffling in the fantasy football world.
Whether you're covering up an injury—get well soon, Trey Lance—moving on from an early disappointment or buying into a hot streak, chances are you're giving the waiver wire some type of attention this week.
After laying out the top adds and drops on Yahoo, we'll spotlight one player worth considering on either side of that equation.
10 Most Added
Chicago Bears defense (10,933 adds)
Garrett Wilson, WR, New York Jets (7,708)
Jimmy Garoppolo, QB, San Francisco 49ers (6,981)
Philadelphia Eagles defense (5,573)
New Orleans Saints defense (5,253)
Darrel Williams, RB, Arizona Cardinals (4,685)
Jahan Dotson, WR, Washington Commanders (4,657)
Gerald Everett, TE, Los Angeles Chargers (4,543)
Los Angeles Chargers defense (4,403)
Corey Davis, WR, New York Jets (4,270)
10 Most Dropped
Trey Lance, QB, San Francisco 49ers (55,505 drops)
Indianapolis Colts defense (21,450)
Parris Campbell, WR, Indianapolis Colts (14,281)
Cleveland Browns defense (14,187)
Taysom Hill, QB/TE, New Orleans Saints (12,140)
Isaiah McKenzie, WR, Buffalo Bills (9,318)
Cole Kmet, TE, Chicago Bears (7,899)
Jamison Crowder, WR, Buffalo Bills (7,054)
Cincinnati Bengals defense (6,866)
Green Bay Packers defense (6,067)
Worth Picking Up: Jahan Dotson, WR, Washington Commanders
You probably didn't expect to hear this before the season started, but you need to get a piece of Washington's explosive aerial attack.
The Commanders are second in passing yards (613) and tied for first in passing touchdowns (seven). Granted, they haven't faced the stiffest defenses around (Jacksonville and Detroit), but the numbers count all the same.
Jahan Dotson has played a huge part in that production. The rookie first-rounder has hauled in seven of his 10 targets for 99 yards. More importantly, the freshman has already found the end zone three times.
The scoring might come and go, but the involvement is encouraging. The Commanders are taking shots, and with his combination of speed and athleticism, the 22-year-old can turn those shots into scores in a blur.
Feel Free to Drop: Cole Kmet, TE, Chicago Bears
Cole Kmet took a huge step toward fantasy relevance last season, when he turned 93 targets into 60 receptions for 612 yards. While he never sniffed the end zone, some positive regression on that front combined with equal (or increased) volume could have yielded some monster production.
The 23-year-old's upside made him a logical choice as a low-end starter or high-end reserve in fantasy. There's only one issue: Two weeks into the season, he has as many receptions as you and I.
Even more worrisome, the Notre Dame product is apparently less than an afterthought in this offense. He has been targeted just twice.
Chicago's passing attack looks like the league's worst, and Kmet isn't even involved in it. He is somehow still rostered in 68 percent of Yahoo leagues, per FantasyPros, but that number looks ready to nosedive.