5 fantasy options for week two probably on your waiver wire
By Greg Patuto
These are the top five fantasy options that are probably sitting on your waiver wire heading into week two .
The football world was thrilled to have the game they love back. Fantasy being back means that team owners have to do their best to catch lightning in a bottle with certain players. The only way to do that is by finding hidden gems and claiming them before anyone else does.
We learned a lot in week one. Players had a chance to show their value and teams displayed their plans for certain guys. Everyone expects big days from certain players such as Aaron Rodgers and Antonio Brown. But sometimes it isn’t that easy. No one projected Spencer Ware to have the day he did and no one expected Adrian Peterson to put up a weak performance.
It is all about paying attention, strategy and a little bit of luck. Another main thing to keep an eye on is injuries. When you find out a player is hurt, immediately check to see who their backup is and think about adding him. Injuries can devastate a team if you have a player who gets hurt. But at the same time it opens the door for players you may not have heard of.
This is what makes football so great and fantasy so exciting. You never know what could happen. It is all about matchups and how a certain team uses a certain player. With week one in the books, these are five valuable options to start in week two. All five of these players are most likely on the waiver wire still and need some recognition.
5. Quincy Enunwa — WR
If you haven’t heard of Enunwa yet, we completely understand. He was a 6th round pick of the Jets in 2014 out of Nebraska. The second year receiver immediately took over the slot role right out of the gate. During his rookie campaign, he caught 22 balls for 315 yards and no touchdowns. These numbers may alarm you but new year, new Enunwa.
He caught seven passes for 54 yards and a touchdown in week one against the Bengals. He was targeted eight times by QB Ryan Fitzpatrick and was the most productive receiver. Now, don’t expect him to keep being the top guy on a team that includes Brandon Marshall, Eric Decker and Matt Forte. But he needs a spot on your fantasy team because he will be open a lot during the season.
When a team is preparing to play the Jets, Enunwa may not be a focus point for them. This means he will always be facing single coverage in the slot and it gives him the chance to use his speed and find gaps in the defense. This is his second year in the NFL and the Jets look they want to get him more involved in the offense.
The Jets have a very tough schedule so they will be throwing the ball a lot. Whether it is because they are down or because they want to score quickly, the ball will be in the air. With Marshall and Decker both getting most of the attention, Enunwa is set to have a nice year for the Jets.