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Week 1 is in the books, and the first real waiver scramble of the 2026 season is here. Using FantasyPros consensus draft rankings for standard scoring as our baseline, we treated roughly the top 150 overall as “rostered” in a typical 10-team league (about 15 roster spots per team). Everyone ranked outside that band—and especially players still sitting past overall pick 170—is fair game on most waiver wires.
Below are the priority adds for Week 2, grounded in Week 1 box-score production and role changes that matter in standard scoring. Check your league before bidding: availability varies, but these names should be unowned in plenty of 10-team formats.
FantasyPros overall rank: ~187 — well outside a 10-team draft.
Black was the clear Week 1 breakout on the ground. He handled 14 carries for 65 yards and added a catch, while Christian McCaffrey was held to 10 rushes (68 yards) plus receiving work in San Francisco’s win. Whether Shanahan is truly managing CMC’s workload or Australia travel/cramps skewed the split, Black announced himself as the 49ers’ No. 2 and one of the most valuable handcuffs in fantasy.
Waiver priority: Highest in most 10-team leagues. CMC owners should treat this as a must-claim; everyone else still wants the handcuff insurance plus short-term flex upside against Miami and Arizona.
FantasyPros overall rank: ~243
Vele finished Week 1 with 7 catches, 69 yards, and a touchdown in New Orleans’ overtime shootout in Detroit. The Saints’ play volume won’t stay that extreme every week, but Vele’s snap share next to Chris Olave—and elevated opportunity while Jordyn Tyson is sidelined—makes him a real standard-league plug-and-play for thin WR rooms.
Waiver priority: Top WR claim. Ideal for managers who drafted light at receiver or lost a Week 1 dud.
FantasyPros overall rank: ~235
Douglas led Miami’s pass catchers with 5 receptions for 94 yards. In a reshuffled Dolphins offense, that kind of downfield production is exactly what standard leagues reward. He’s still lightly rostered relative to his Week 1 output and should be available in most 10-team formats.
Waiver priority: Strong secondary WR add behind Vele (and ahead of pure dart throws).
FantasyPros overall rank: ~170
Wicks only needed two catches to put up 73 yards and a touchdown. The deep-shot profile plays perfectly in standard scoring, and Philadelphia’s upcoming slate has several potential shootouts. He’s on the fringe of late-round drafted players in deeper 10-team leagues—confirm he’s free before burning a high claim.
Young went off for 361 passing yards, 3 passing TDs, and a rushing score. Jalen Coker (8-138-2) was the main beneficiary, which is also useful context if you’re hunting WRs. Young’s spike weeks have cooled before, but for 10-team managers needing a bridge QB—or a stash after Sam Darnold/Kyler Murray news—he’s usually still on waivers.
Shough’s 410 yards and 3 TDs on heavy volume will push his roster rate up fast. At ~QB12–13 on the consensus board he may already be owned as a QB2 in some 10-team leagues, but he’s worth confirming. Week 2 at Baltimore is rough; the longer-term appeal is Kellen Moore’s pace and friendlier home matchups after that.
One week does not rebuild a championship roster. Spend aggressively on Black and the clear role-change WRs, then save FAAB/waiver priority for the next injury-driven RB vacancy. Simulate upcoming matchups and stress-test your lineup decisions at MyGameSim NFL before kickoff Sunday.
