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Waiver Wire Rewards (QB)

	COUSINS, KIRK (LV) Cousins' crisp and nearly mistake-free performance was critical to the Raiders pulling off a significant upset over their divisional rival. The veteran signal-caller validated head coach Klint Kubiak's decision to open the season with him as the starter over first overall pick Fernando Mendoza, with Cousins delivering a 40-yard strike to Tre Tucker in the first quarter and 13- and 11-yard scoring tosses to Cody White in the third and fourth quarters, respectively. Cousins has shown very good command of Kubiak's offense over the first two games, and he'll take a 67.8 percent completion rate and a 6:3 TD:INT into an intriguing interconference road matchup against the Saints next Sunday.
	MARIOTA, MARCUS (WAS) As he's often done in his career, Mariota took the reins of the offense from an injured starter and put together solid numbers. However, the veteran signal-caller managed to only lead Washington to 10 second-half points after the Commanders had already gone into intermission with a 17-10 deficit. Mariota's one touchdown pass went to Stefon Diggs from 20 yards out with 9:03 remaining to bring the Commanders within 10 points, but the Cowboys responded with an 11-play, 83-yard march that culminated in CeeDee Lamb's second touchdown catch of the afternoon. Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports Daniels dislocated his left elbow Sunday as he had done last season, and although an X-ray ruled out a fracture, Mariota is expected to be in for a multi-game stint as the starting quarterback.
	Shough, Tyler (NO) The second-year QB had a slow start to the contest, but Shough engineered another second-half comeback for the Saints, and this one was actually successful. He hit Chris Olave for a 21-yard TD early in the fourth quarter before just getting across the goal line for a one-yard score inside the final two minutes. Shough has 662 passing yards and a 4:2 TD:INT through two games to begin the season, and he'll take plenty of confidence and momentum into a Week 3 home clash with the Raiders.
	SMITH, GENO (NYJ) Smith navigated the Jets to a 17-7 lead with 11:04 remaining in the fourth quarter, but New York's offense stalled down the stretch, with a turnover on downs sandwiched around two punts on the team's final three possessions. Making his first home start for the Jets in nearly a decade, Smith threw his first touchdown pass of the season on a five-yard connection with Garrett Wilson in the third quarter. Smith hasn't turned the ball over but has just 462 passing yards heading into a Week 3 road game against the Lions, who allowed three touchdown passes apiece to Tyler Shough and Josh Allen.
	Ward, Cam (TEN) The second-year QB couldn't get much going through the air against Philly's stingy secondary, but Ward accounted for both his team's touchdowns with one-yard scores in the first and third quarters -- matching his rushing TD total from his rookie campaign. Ward doesn't appear to be taking a step forward as a passer, however, and through two weeks he has just 323 passing yards, a 61.5 percent completion rate and one touchdown, although he has avoided committing any turnovers so far in 2026. Ward will look to be a little sharper through the air in a Week 3 road tilt against the Giants.
	Young, Bryce (CAR) Young now has thrown for 648 yards with six touchdowns and one interception through two games this year, showing true QB1 upside in the process. At this point, this is no mirage as Young has been good for a long stretch of games going back to last season. His dynasty value is pointing up and if you still have leaguemates who don't believe in him, make some trade offers.

Waiver Wire Rewards (RB)

	Bigsby, Tank (PHI) The fourth-year RB got the Eagles on the board in the second quarter with a two-yard TD plunge, and Bigsby led the backfield in totes and rushing yards after Saquon Barkley picked up a stinger on the first play from scrimmage. Barkley was able to return after halftime, but he'll be sent for further testing and isn't guaranteed to be 100 percent for a Week 3 road trip to Chicago. If he's sidelined or has his workload scaled back, Bigsby would be poised to benefit.
	Black, Kaelon (SF) The Chargers lost by the score of 26-14 for the second straight week, and both were upsets at home. The day started off on the wrong foot, as Dicker hit the right upright from 58 yards out to end Los Angeles' opening drive. Through two games, he's still looking for his first made field goal after not attempting any against Arizona in Week 1. Things won't get any easier next Sunday on the road outdoors against the Bills.
	Coleman, Jonah (DEN) The Chargers lost by the score of 26-14 for the second straight week, and both were upsets at home. The day started off on the wrong foot, as Dicker hit the right upright from 58 yards out to end Los Angeles' opening drive. Through two games, he's still looking for his first made field goal after not attempting any against Arizona in Week 1. Things won't get any easier next Sunday on the road outdoors against the Bills.
	KAMARA, ALVIN (NO) Kamara made an early exit from an Aug. 18 joint practice with the Cowboys and was diagnosed with an MCL sprain that was expected to sideline him for one month. While he was inactive for the Saints' Week 1 contest in Detroit, he followed up back-to-back limited sessions with a full practice last Friday, indicating that he was closing in on a return to action. With a pair of uncapped practices so far this week, he's in line to join Travis Etienne out of the Saints backfield Sunday, and potentially without any limits on his workload.
	Marks, Woody (HOU) Neither Marks nor David Montgomery (6-10-0 rushing) could get anything going on the ground against Cincinnati, as C.J. Stroud was actually the team's leading rusher with three carries for 29 yards. In the passing game, Marks out-targeted Montgomery six to two, as Montgomery turned in a 2-14-0 receiving line. The backfield duo split snaps essentially right down the middle again for the second straight week, as Montgomery played 42 snaps to Marks' 38 against the Bengals. Marks is an RB3/4 headed into Week 3 against the Colts. Montgomery remains the favorite for goal-line work.
	Spears, Tyjae (TEN) Tony Pollard narrowly out-snapped Spears, 26-25, in the season opener, as the former out-carried Spears seven to three in what was a decidedly negative game script for the Titans. Spears out-targeted his backfield mate four to two and ran 14 routes to Pollard's seven. This looks like a pretty even split, but it'll be tough for either back to produce weekly fantasy reliability in one of the league's worst offenses with a swinging-gate offensive line.
	Wilson, Emanuel (SEA) Wilson stepped into a larger workload Week 2, partially due to rookie running back Jadarian Price exiting the game with a chest injury in the fourth quarter. The 92 rushing yards were Wilson's highest total since he notched 107 yards and two scores on 28 totes in Week 12 of the 2025 campaign while with the Packers. Wilson could handle the lion's share of touches in the backfield against the Commanders in Week 3 if Price is forced to miss the contest.

Waiver Wire Rewards (WR)

	Bateman, Rashod (BAL) With Zay Flowers (hamstring) unavailable, Bateman stepped up as Lamar Jackson's top downfield option and hauled in a 22-yard TD just before halftime, giving the Ravens a 14-3 lead. The veteran wideout made a mental error that may have cost his team the game, however -- on Baltimore's final possession as the Ravens were looking to tie it up, he cut a route short and saw Jackson's pass attempt sail over his head for a game-ending interception. Flowers could be back as soon as next week, which would relegate Bateman to a supporting role again for a Week 3 road trip to Dallas.
	Boston, Denzel (CLE) The Chargers lost by the score of 26-14 for the second straight week, and both were upsets at home. The day started off on the wrong foot, as Dicker hit the right upright from 58 yards out to end Los Angeles' opening drive. Through two games, he's still looking for his first made field goal after not attempting any against Arizona in Week 1. Things won't get any easier next Sunday on the road outdoors against the Bills.
	DIGGS, STEFON (WAS) Diggs may not be the explosive player he once was but he can still find the end zone. Washington's bigger problem is the future of Jayden Daniels, who left with an elbow injury. Should Daniels miss an extended period of time, Diggs' fantasy production may suffer. As it is, he remains a solid back-end lineup option and cheap trade target for contending dynasty teams.
	Mitchell, Adonai (NYJ) Mitchell's dozen targets easily led the team, as he was the intended receiver on 29.3 percent of Geno Smith's 41 pass attempts. The defense kept Mitchell in front of them, keeping his longest gain to 15 yards after he produced a 40-yard reception in Week 1 against the Titans. Mitchell is playing virtually every snap for the Jets, as he's cemented himself as the team's WR2 alongside Garrett Wilson. Mitchell will be an upside WR3/4 for fantasy in next Sunday's mouthwatering draw against the Lions' depleted secondary.
	RAYMOND, KALIF (CHI) It was just the second time this season that Raymond topped 50 receiving yards in a game, although his usage did see a bit of an uptick after Sam LaPorta was lost for the year to injury. Raymond heads into free agency this offseason and will probably be a depth piece wherever he lands.
	Tucker, Tre (LV) With Brock Bowers (knee) missing a second straight game to open the season, Tucker matched Ashton Jeanty with a team-high seven targets against Los Angeles, and the speedy wideout got free behind the defense for a 40-yard score to open the scoring in the second quarter. One of the more boom-or-bust receivers in the sport, Tucker now has seven grabs for 146 yards and the one touchdown on 11 targets through two games to begin the 2026 campaign. He'll be in position for another big performance next Sunday in the Superdome against the Saints.
	Vele, Devaughn (NO) Vele was able to remain a major part of the Saints' offensive attack, finishing second on the team in targets behind fellow wide receiver Chris Olave (10) in Week 2. The 28-year-old appears to have solidified himself as the team's No. 2 wide receiver with Jordyn Tyson (hamstring) on injured reserve, catching 12 of 16 targets for 133 yards and a touchdown over the first two games of the 2026 campaign. Vele will have a strong chance to keep up his hot start to the season when New Orleans faces the Raiders in Week 3.
	Wicks, Dontayvion (PHI) While he wasn't able to get into the end zone, Wicks still had a strong showing as the Eagles' clear WR2 behind DeVonta Smith and ahead of rookie first-round pick Makai Lemon. The former Packer is looking good in his new offense, producing a 7-147-1 line on 10 targets through two contests, and Wicks will look to keep developing chemistry with Jalen Hurts in a Week 3 road trip to Chicago.

Waiver Wire Rewards (TE)

	Gadsden, Oronde (LAC) One week after running just five pass routes in the Chargers' Week 1 loss to the Cardinals, Gadsden ran 15 routes against Las Vegas. He played an increased role on offense after David Njoku was carted off in the first half with a knee injury. If Njoku needs to miss additional time, Gadsden will be one of the biggest beneficiaries as the pass-catching tight end alongside blocker Charlie Kolar.
	JOHNSON, JUWAN (NO) Johnson sat out Wednesday's practice entirely due to an illness, but he ramped up as the week went on, going from limited Thursday to all activity Friday, thereby clearing him for Week 2 action. The status of New Orleans' top WR Chris Olave (hamstring) is in question heading into the weekend, so Johnson could be poised for more looks from QB Tyler Shough on Sunday, even if Olave is able to suit up. Johnson turned his seven Week 1 targets into three catches for 54 yards and one touchdown in an overtime loss at Detroit.
	SCHULTZ, DALTON (HOU) Schultz took advantage of a negative game script and the Bengals seemed to be just fine letting him pick up yards at the intermediate level and not get beat by anyone else. Still, this was a positive sign for Schultz, who set a career high with 82 catches last year. He'll be on the TE1/2 line moving forward.
	WALLER, DARREN (CAR) Waller could not get on the practice field in any capacity throughout Week 18 prep, and he'll now move to IR in advance of Sunday's season finale against the Patriots. The veteran tight end thus wraps his comeback campaign, having come out of retirement to play for the Dolphins in 2025, with 24 catches for 283 yards and six touchdowns (on 34 targets) across nine regular-season appearances. While Waller's overall production doesn't jump off the page, when healthy he showcased playmaking ability and a capacity to thrive in the red zone that should appeal to multiple offenses across the league. That said, Waller played out 2025 on a one-year, $2 million deal with Miami and now is set to hit free agency, and it remains to be seen whether the 33-year-old tight end will even decide to return for another NFL season. Greg Dulcich will operate as the top pass-catching tight end for rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers in Week 18 with Waller unavailable.

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