Top 10 waiver wire pickups for Week 3 in your fantasy football league
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With Week 2 of the NFL season nearly in the books, it's time to start planning your lineup for next Sunday.
With seven out of 14 matchups decided by two touchdowns or more, there wasn't much competitive football over the weekend, but that's not to say that Sunday was a total wash for fans. There were a number of strong fantasy performances, along with a handful of high-profile busts, that supplied enough drama to make up for the numerous blowouts.
There are 15 weeks remaining in the regular season, but it's never too early to start reinforcing your roster for the long journey ahead. Below, check out 10 smart waiver wire pickups that could make the difference in your Week 3 matchup.
Trevor Siemian, QB
Team: Denver Broncos
Week 2 stats: 231 passing yards, 4 touchdowns
One thing to know: Siemian found three different receivers in the end zone in a decisive win over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. With a 106.9 passer rating through the first two games of the season, the Northwestern product is starting to look like a star signal caller.
Javorius Allen, RB
Team: Baltimore Ravens
Week 2 stats: 66 rushing yards, 35 receiving yards, 5 receptions, 1 touchdown
One thing to know: The fantasy love Allen received after Week 1 will only increase after his Week 2 performance, which included an 83.3 percent catch rate and 19 touches against the Browns. Baltimore's next foe, the Jaguars, shouldn't cause him much trouble.
J.J. Nelson, WR
Team: Arizona Cardinals
Week 2 stats: 120 receiving yards, 5 receptions, 1 touchdown
One thing to know: Nelson continued to play a significant role in the Cardinals offense on Sunday, especially in light of All-Pro running back David Johnson's Week 1 wrist injury. While Johnson's replacements, Chris Johnson and Kerwynn Williams, combined for just 66 rushing yards, Nelson more than doubled his receiving yardage from the opening game.
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