Fantasy Football Waiver Wire 2014: Top 10 Week 3 pickups

By Zachary Thompson | Sep 16, 2014

Sep 15, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Eagles won 30-27. Mandatory Credit: Pat Lovell-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 14, 2014; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin (13) isn /

Kelvin Benjamin-Carolina Panthers (49.5%)

Benjamin comes in just under the 50% threshold after a strong opening to the season. His numbers were a little down this last week, but be ready to pounce on him if an owner gives up on him too early.

Despite just two catches for 46 yards, Benjamin was targeted a team-high eight times (tied with Greg Olsen), and the emergence of other options like Jerricho Cotchery and Jason Avant will only help him long term.

Benjamin is still clearly the top receiver option in Carolina and Cam Newton will continue to get him the ball. The potential for growth here is absolutely huge, but he is still a rookie so there is bound to be some early season inconsistency as well. Benjamin still has huge upside and is a great bench option to own. Benjamin is below Sanu this week in the week 3 pickups, but his longterm upside is higher.

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