DFS Army’s Gthom gives early waiver wire additions to target this week in fantasy football. These waiver wire targets are normally available in 50-percent of ESPN leagues.
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Sep 29, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston (1) carries the ball against Kansas City Chiefs safety Bryan Cook (6) in the first quarter at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
WR – Cedric Tillman (CLE) – 48%
Tillman has shown he could be a season-winning addition to fantasy rosters at this stage of the season. He’s scored 18 or more PPR points in each of his last three games, with a touchdown in each. His floor also appears reliable, averaging seven targets per game during this stretch. This is also the third week in a row that Tillman has led all Cleveland pass catchers in fantasy points scored.
The main drawback to picking up Tillman is Cleveland’s scheduled BYE in Week 10. However, he remains the highest-priority waiver pickup this week. After their BYE, the Browns will travel to face the Saints and then host the Steelers.
WR – Quentin Johnston (LAC) – 21%
After missing two games, Johnston returned in Week 9 with a strong performance, recording four catches for 118 yards and a touchdown. This marks the second time he’s delivered for fantasy managers this season; back in Week 2 against the Panthers, he posted 22.1 PPR points. However, Johnston’s biggest challenge has been staying healthy, having missed three games so far.
The Chargers’ passing offense has shown notable improvement in recent weeks, averaging 303 passing yards over their last three games—significantly up from their 163-yard average over the season’s first five games. The Chargers will face a formidable Titans defense in Week 10, followed by matchups against the Bengals, Ravens, and Falcons.
WR – Xavier Legette (CAR) – 33%
Legette is finding his form for fantasy managers. He has scored 11 or more PPR points in four of his last six games. Additionally, he has scored a touchdown in three of his last four contests. Now, Legette finds himself as the potential WR1 for this Panthers offense.
The departure of former teammate Diontae Johnson is significant. Johnson leaves a large void in the Panthers’ target distribution, especially in the red zone, where he commanded a 37.9% target share. While some managers may turn to the veteran Adam Thielen, Legette appears to be the option with the most upside.
Legette is a first-year player drafted in the first round. The team will be keen on developing him further, especially now that the depth chart is less crowded. In eight games, Legette is averaging 5.1 targets, 3.3 receptions, 30.5 receiving yards, and 0.5 touchdowns per contest.