Week 2 of the 2023 NFL season is officially behind us, and once again it is time for fantasy managers to take a peek at the waiver wire.
Last week's sweethearts Puka Nacua and Kyren Williams both rewarded managers who started them in Week 2, with the Los Angeles Rams duo both scoring over 28 points in PPR formats.
So who are the best players to target ahead of Week 3 action? DAZN takes a look at the best options.
Jerome Ford
Injuries like the one sustained by Nick Chubb on Monday Night Football are every player's nightmare, and the whole NFL community hopes he has a speedy recovery and can return to the field next season.
But one player's injury is another's opportunity, and the top target of this week's waiver wire is Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford.
With Chubb out for the season, Ford is set to lead the Cleveland backfield. This was clear after Chubb left the field as Ford had 16 carries for 106 yards and added three receptions for 25 yards and a touchdown.
The only other running back on the roster currently is Pierre Strong Jr. who was given just two carries after Chubb's injury. If you are in need of a starting running back for the rest of the season, go get Ford now!
Josh Reynolds
Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds backed up his Week 1 performance with a huge two-touchdown game against the Seattle Seahawks last weekend.
Reynolds has played over 70% of snaps for the Lions in both games this season, and has at least six targets in each game.
Amon-Ra St. Brown continues to be Jared Goff's primary target, but until the return of Jameson Williams in Week 7 Reynolds seems to have locked down the WR2 role in Detroit.
There is also no guarantee that Williams can oust Reynolds on his return, so consider the 28-year-old wide receiver a flex option going forward.
Tutu Atwell
All the fantasy hype surrounding the Los Angeles Rams has been focused on Kyren Williams and Puka Nacua, but Tutu Atwell has quietly gone about his business and is worth a pick up.
The third year wide receiver has scored over 15 points in PPR formats in both weeks to start the season, and was targetted nine times by quarterback Matthew Stafford in Week 2 against the San Francisco 49ers.
Atwell was also on the field for 94% of the Rams' offensive snaps in Week 2, significantly more than Van Jefferson who has just five catches on the season so far.
Like Reynolds, Atwell could prove to be a good flex option over the next few weeks, but managers will need to monitor when star wide receiver Cooper Kupp returns from injury.
Hunter Henry
Fantasy managers are often quick to dismiss the tight end position, but New England Patriots' Hunter Henry is the second highest scoring tight end in 2023 after two weeks.
Yes, Travis Kelce and Mark Andrews missed Week 1 through injury, but Henry has quietly gone about his business and scored a touchdown in back-to-back games.
The 28-year-old has scored 16.60 and 17.20 points in PPR formats in his first two weeks, and has shown real chemistry with quarterback Mac Jones to begin the season.
Henry is still rostered in just 48% of all fantasy leagues, so if you are looking for a change at the position there is a good chance he is still available.
Matt Breida
New York Giants running back Matt Breida is not a sexy name in fantasy football, but there is a chance he could be a valuable pick up for the next few weeks.
Star rusher Saquon Barkley suffered an ankle injury in Sunday's comeback win against the Arizona Cardinals, leaving Breida as the lead back.
There is no official word on the extent of Barkley's injury, but managers of Barkley should be quick to pick up Breida in case he misses any considerable time.
If Barkley does miss time Breida is still not going to be a player you're thrilled to lock into your team, but the volume will be there for him to be considered a flex play.