Fantasy Football: Top 10 Waiver Wire Week 3 Pickups

Sep 18, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers wide receiver Tyrell Williams (16) runs with the ball as he is tackled by Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) during the first quarter of the game at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 18, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake (32) carries the ball during the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. The New England Patriots won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /

Kenyan Drake-RB-Miami Dolphins (1.5%)

To the surprise of no one, Arian Foster didn’t last long as the workhorse running back in Miami. He only lasted three carries in Week 2 against the Patriots before leaving with a groin injury. Foster is officially day-to-day, but it is looking likely that he’ll miss at least one game.

With Foster out, the Dolphins are likely to go with a running-back-by committee led by Jay Ajayi. However, Ajayi has been extremely underwhelming all year. He only had 14 yards on his five carries against the Patriots although he did add 31 yards on his four catches. Ajayi was actually a healthy inactive in Week 1 after a rough preseason. As a result of Foster’s injury and Ajayi’s struggles, there could be a chance for Kenyan Drake to emerge as a fantasy option.

Drake was the Dolphins third-round pick in last year’s draft out of Alabama, and he got his first touches in the NFL this week after Foster left injured. Drake racked up 12 yards on his two carries and caught two catches for six more yards and a touchdown. He has huge upside, and he’s a good speculative pickup although he’ll be a high-risk play this week even if Foster is eventually ruled out.

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