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Fantasy football 2018: Top 10 waiver wire Week 2 pickups

By Rob Wilson

GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 24: Geronimo Allison #81 of the Green Bay Packers runs with the ball in overtime against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 24: Geronimo Allison #81 of the Green Bay Packers runs with the ball in overtime against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lambeau Field on September 24, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – SEPTEMBER 09: Wide receiver Ryan Grant #11 of the Indianapolis Colts is tackled by cornerback William Jackson #22 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the fourth quarter of the game at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Bobby Ellis/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – SEPTEMBER 09: Wide receiver Ryan Grant #11 of the Indianapolis Colts is tackled by cornerback William Jackson #22 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the fourth quarter of the game at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 9, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Bobby Ellis/Getty Images) /

Primary: Ryan Grant – 9.7% Ownership

Ryan Grant might be the least sexy name on this list but he’s one of the most important. Grant is the second option for a mostly healthy Andrew Luck, and he was tied for the top spot on the team in targets on Sunday. He may not have the same talent as some other guys in the league, but Indy brought him in and gave him a payday for a reason. He will be utilized and should see enough targets to keep him relevant as a fringe WR4 most of the season.

Recommended FAAB: 5%

Secondary: Phillip Dorsett – 11% Ownership

Tom Brady does two things better than anyone else in history: makes me believe I can play pickup basketball at an NBA level until I’m 40, and turns receivers you’ve never heard of into household names. Dorsett might have been a one game wonder, but with Edelman suspended and the lack of receiving options past Chris Hogan, he just might be a thing. If he develops a rapport with Brady, he could remain relevant even after Edelman returns.

It’s not likely but I could give you a list of guys you never knew about that became startable fantasy assets because of Brady, and it would be a long one. Throw a dart if you need help at receiver.

Recommended FAAB: 5%

Secondary: Ted Ginn – 17% Ownership

If Michael Thomas is the alpha dog, Tedd Ginn is the quiet german shepherd that sits in the corner waiting for his time to strike.  He won’t win you a league, but he could always win you a week. The theme of this article is clearly “teams lacking a second option”, but the Saints don’t have a bona fide second receiver that really stands out. Rookie Tre’Quan Smith is worth keeping an eye on in the slot, but Ginn is a decent waiver add because he seems to have a connection with Brees down field.

Recommended FAAB: 5%

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