Week 2 Waiver Wire Adds

Tier 1 — Priority Adds

1. Marquise “Hollywood” Brown (WR, Chiefs) — 25% rostered
   Why: Rashee Rice (susp.) out six games, Xavier Worthy (shoulder) sidelined, Kelce trending down = immediate target vacuum. Brown just saw 16 targets (10‑99). That’s every‑week WR2/3 volume for at least the next month. Start Week 2 vs PHI.
2. Quinshon Judkins (RB, Browns) — 55% rostered
   Why: Most talented back in CLE and expected to debut Week 2 pending league meeting. Path to lead role is obvious. Even if it’s a committee, Judkins profiles as the lead early‑down/goal‑line back with RB2 upside by October. Bench stash now; monitor news.
3. Harold Fannin Jr. (TE, Browns) — 2% rostered
   Why: Used as a movable chess piece and led CLE in first‑look usage (7/63 on 9 targets). Coaching intent + role screams sustainable. Instant low‑end TE1 in PPR. Start if you need a TE.
4. Quentin Johnston (WR, Chargers) — 9% rostered
   Why: Returned from concussion and delivered 5‑79‑2 while playing 81.5% of snaps. The Chargers won’t abandon the pass; Johnston is the big‑play, TD‑swing WR3 you want. Startable at LV.
5. Dylan Sampson (RB, Browns) — 46% rostered
   Why: PPR juice right away (8 catches for 64 yards; 12‑29 rushing). Even after Judkins arrives, Sampson projects as the primary passing‑down back. RB3/flex in PPR; start if you’re thin.

Tier 2 — Strong Adds

6. Cedric Tillman (WR, Browns) — 28–43% rostered
   Why: Scored, matched Jerry Jeudy in targets, and Joe Flacco will throw. Quiet WR3/4 with spike‑week potential. Flex watch vs BAL.
7. Kayshon Boutte (WR, Patriots) — ~1% rostered
   Why: Drake Maye’s top option in Week 1 on 46 attempts. Volume is king and Week 2 brings a beatable MIA pass D. PPR WR4 with upside.
8. JuJu Smith‑Schuster (WR, Chiefs) — ~1% rostered
   Why: Short‑term fix while KC waits on Rice/Worthy. Catch‑and‑fall PPR usage plays in this offense. Streamable vs PHI; better in full PPR.
9. Michael Penix Jr. (QB, Falcons) — ~20% rostered
   Why: Threw 42 times and added some legs (6‑21‑1) in Week 1. Vikings next; volume + talent = viable streamer with upside.
10. Isaac Guerendo (RB, 49ers) — ~8% rostered
    Why: Pure contingency stash behind a dinged Christian McCaffrey. If CMC ever sits, Guerendo is an instant RB2 with week‑winning speed. Stash now.

Tier 3 — Streamers & Short‑Term Helpers

Quarterback

• Daniel Jones (Colts) — 5% — FAAB: $2
  Why: Rushing floor is back; looked sharp in debut. This week vs DEN is rough; add for the schedule ahead.
• Matthew Stafford (at TEN) — 27%
  Why: Titans funnel to the pass; Stafford remains a high‑volume streamer.
• Aaron Rodgers (vs SEA) — 14%
  Why: Four TDs in Week 1; O‑line is the risk, but usable at home.
• Deep cuts: Tua Tagovailoa (vs NE) 25–32%, Joe Flacco (at BAL) ~2–5%, Jaxson Dart (Giants) 6% — FAAB: $1 (stash; starting opportunity looming).

Tight End

• After Fannin, top streams: Brenton Strange (at CIN), Chig Okonkwo (vs LAR), Juwan Johnson (vs SF).
• Darts: Pat Freiermuth, Mason Taylor, Theo Johnson — touchdown‑or‑bust plays if you missed Fannin.

Defense/Special Teams

• Packers D/ST (vs WAS, Thu) — 37.5%: Coming off a statement Week 1; still add and start on the short week.
• Colts D/ST (vs DEN) — 32%: Positive home matchup.
• 49ers D/ST (vs NO) — 19%: Schedule friendly; strong stream.
• Cowboys D/ST (vs NYG): Bounce‑back spot; turnover upside.

Deep‑League Darts & Stashes

• High‑upside RB backups: Ray Davis (33%), Tyler Allgeier (32%), Najee Harris (43%) — all should be rostered in most leagues.
• Depth RBs to hold: Kendre Miller (4%), Jaydon Blue (32%), Blake Corum (10%), Kareem Hunt (18%).
• RB stashes: Keaton Mitchell, Tahj Brooks, Zamir White, Dameon Pierce, Sean Tucker, Jarquez Hunter, Trevor Etienne, LeQuint Allen Jr. (league size dictates).
• WR upside stashes: Isaac TeSlaa, Luther Burden III, Tory Horton, Pat Bryant, Kyle Williams, Tre’Harris.
• TE stashes: Isaiah Likely, Elijah Arroyo, Terrance Ferguson, Noah Gray.

“If He’s There, Break the Bank”

• Bhayshul Tuten (RB) — the preferred RB add if available.
• Trevor Lawrence (QB) — top QB add for Week 2 matchup at CIN.
• Keenan Allen (WR) — still producing, but more WR4/5 rest‑of‑season.
• Darnell Mooney (WR) — immediate WR3/4 when healthy.
• Zach Ertz (TE) — reliable volume if you whiffed on Fannin.

Startability Snapshot (Week 2)

• Confident Starts: Hollywood Brown, Quentin Johnston, Harold Fannin Jr., Packers D/ST.
• Flex/Stream Now: Dylan Sampson (PPR), Cedric Tillman, Kayshon Boutte, JuJu Smith‑Schuster, Matthew Stafford, Aaron Rodgers, Colts D/ST, 49ers D/ST.
• Stash/Bench (Upside Plays): Quinshon Judkins (pending status), Michael Penix Jr., Jaxson Dart, Isaac Guerendo, deeper RB/WR/TE stashes above.

Quick FAAB Ladder (only where values were given)

• Hollywood Brown: $12
• Quinshon Judkins: $9 (monitor news)
• Quentin Johnston: $9
• Harold Fannin Jr.: $8
• Dylan Sampson: $6
• Daniel Jones: $2
• Jaxson Dart: $1

Process tip: In 12‑team PPR, use targeted aggression on roles that are already here (Hollywood, Fannin, Sampson) and stash ceiling outcomes (Judkins, Guerendo). Stream QB/DEF weekly; spend FAAB where long‑term value lives at WR/RB/TE.

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