The NFL season is in full swing and Sunday’s Week 2 is nearly in the books.
There’s a lot to unpack from all of the action in Week 2. Whether your team is undefeated or winless, fantasy managers must tinker with lineups each week.
One way to make those roster moves is via the fantasy football waiver wire. This is the next chance to make those lineup changes. Here are five players to target on waivers this week:
Week 2 fantasy football waiver wire targets
WR Cedric Tillman, Browns (Rostered in 38% of Yahoo leagues)
Tillman was featured in last week’s waiver wire adds and he headlines the list heading into Week 3. He caught 5 of 8 targets for 52 yards and a touchdown in Week 1 and followed it up with a 2 catch, 22-yard showing today against the Ravens. He also scored for the second consecutive week and led the team in targets.
Tillman had an insane stretch in 2024, finishing as WR12 in fantasy points per game in Weeks 7-12. The Browns should continue to throw plenty while Joe Flacco remains the starter.
WR Elic Ayomanor, Titans (Rostered in 7% of Yahoo leagues)
Another young wide receiver should be added. This Titans rookie is quickly building a strong rapport with his fellow rookie QB Cam Ward. The rookie caught 4 of 6 targets for 56 yards and a touchdown in Week 2 and has overtaken veteran Tyler Lockett as the WR2 in the Titans offense.
Ayomanor had an 82% route participation rate in Week 1 and didn’t slow down in Week 2. As Ward continues to develop and catch up to speed, expect him to do it alongside his rookie running mate.
WR, Romeo Doubs, Packers (Rostered in 49% of Yahoo leagues)
The Green Bay Packers have one of the most frustrating receiver rooms to decipher week to week, but with Jayden Reed out for a spell, things become a bit more siloed. Doubs leads Packers receivers in route percentage through the first two weeks, and he should be more involved in Reed’s absence. He should be rostered in all 12-team leagues.
WR Troy Franklin, Broncos (Rostered in 2% of Yahoo leagues)
The Broncos wide receiver room is beginning to get some clarity. Second-year receiver Troy Franklin played with Bo Nix at Oregon, and now the connection is being revived in the NFL. Franklin finished Week 2 with eight receptions for 89 yards and a touchdown on a team-high nine targets. In Week 1 he played in over 50% out of the slot which typically leads to stronger fantasy production. He could be a valuable addition to rosters once bye weeks arrive.
WR, Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers (Rostered in 49% of Yahoo leagues)
The 49ers veteran wide receiver is still sidelined but if he’s sitting on waivers in your league, a savvy manager would look to add him this week or next. The 49ers are bruised and battered right now but find themselves 2-0 after the season’s first two weeks. Brock Purdy is expected to miss some time with an injury of his own, but he and Aiyuk’s return could coincide around Week 5 or 6. Aiyuk is a sneaky bench stash who could end up posting top-20 numbers in the second half of the season.
