Week 2 Waiver Adds You Should Start This Week

It’s time to hit the waiver wire. Actually, if you’re reading this, you’re late! Since you missed out on the waiver targets that your punctual league-mates have, no doubt, already added, take a look at these deep waiver adds that might still be available in your league.

QB: Trevor Siemian – Indianapolis @ Denver (-6), Total: 46

Against the Lions, the Colts defense picked up right where they left off last year. The Colts head to Denver this weekend to face a Broncos side coming off of a big opening night win against the Panthers. While Siemian didn’t look great, throwing a couple of picks to only 1 touchdown, he’ll be playing one of the worst defenses in football in Week 2. Even though the Denver defense is amazing, the Colts offense should push them a bit here. This will be a good game for Kubiak to loosen the reins on Siemian and see what the young QB can do.

WR: Eli Rogers – Cincinnati @ Pittsburgh (-3) Total: 48.5

Eli Rogers looked good in the preseason, and that spilled over to the season opener. He chipped in 6 catches on 7 targets for 59 yards and a touchdown in the Monday night drumming of Washington. Rogers continues to benefit from Sammie Coates uneven play, cashing in on a touchdown that bounced off of Sammie. Rogers was in the slot all night, clearly locking down the 3^rd WR spot for an offense that can score in bunches. The Cincy / Pitt game is always tough to predict, but If I’m desperate at receiver or flex, I’d be ok taking my chances on Rogers in what Vegas predicts as a high scoring affair.

RB: Chris Thompson – Dallas @ Washington (-2.5) Total: 45.5

Matt Jones didn’t look terrible in his debut as the starting running back, but he did end up getting out-snapped by Thompson (33% to 67%). Once the Steelers got out in front, Thompson took over as the back of choice. He looked good as a dump off option for Kirk Cousins and found his way in to the end zone. With Jones underwhelming and Thompson looking good, we may see Thompson on the field a bit more even when Washington isn’t playing catchup.

Mea culpa, I apologize for recommending Rob Kelley last week. He earned an astonishing 0% of the snaps.

TE: Virgil Green - Indianapolis @ Denver (-6), Total: 46

I’m double-dipping this week with the Broncos. Against the Panthers, Green was wide open in the end-zone when Siemian’s pass to him was batted down. With more scoring expected this week against the Colts, I’ll say Green gets in the end zone for the Broncos.

DST: Miami – Miami @ New England (-6.5), Total: 42.5

Miami’s offense looked awful last week against the Seahawks. Their defense, on the other hand, looked sharp. Ndamukong Suh, Cameron Wake, and Mario Williams are a formidable trio on the D-line, and against the Cardinals, the Patriots had a hard time keeping Jimmy Garoppolo upright. I think we’re going to see a lot of sacks out of this Miami D, and I think we’ll see the Pats come back to earth a bit after their huge win in the desert.

K: Matt Bryant – Atlanta @ Oakland (-5), Total: 49.5

Atlanta continues to struggle in the red zone, but they are moving the ball well. Vegas expects a lot of points so I’ll take a shot on Bryant this week.

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