Early-season pivots on the waiver wire can unlock a championship ceiling in shallow or deep leagues. This guide spotlights 40% rostered-or-less targets at QB, RB, WR, and TE, led by Geno Smith in Las Vegas and Daniel Jones in Indianapolis, with Jake Browning as a speculative Cincinnati stash. Jones’s rushing upside in the Colts’ offense and Smith’s steady floor with a pass-heavy attack around Brock Bowers, Jakobi Meyers, and Ashton Jeanty give managers a ready-made path to weekly upside. The emphasis is proactive waivers—read workload shifts, grab the right pass-catchers, and stay ahead of the curve for Week 3 and beyond.

Among the deeper targets, this piece highlights Colts weapons and a few sneaky lever-pullers in Cincinnati. The strategy centers on identifying players seeing increased or sustained workload, then acting fast to fortify your roster in deep benches. With the season moving quickly, being proactive on waivers is the difference between scrambling and a steady path to a fantasy championship.

The article also stresses a position-by-position view (QB, RB, WR, TE) and invites readers to consult 2025 rankings for a fuller picture of upside across formats. Stay nimble, monitor early-season scripts, and pounce when the numbers align with your roster needs.

Las Vegas heads to Washington as 3.5-point underdogs after a 20-9 MNF loss that exposed a stalled Raiders offense and three costly interceptions. Week 3 odds pull LV into a low-scoring tilt with an over/under of 44.5 and a moneyline of +152. Washington sits at -180, while Buffalo-Bills are heavy -12.5 favorites over the Dolphins.

Washington may be without Jayden Daniels, adding risk for fantasy projections. Opening boards spotlight Chargers -180 over LV, and the slate centers DFS and betting decisions around a few clearer-friendly matchups. FanDuel remains the site to lock Week 3 lines and build rosters.

Denver fell to No.16 in USA TODAY's NFL power rankings after Week 2, a 29-28 loss to Indianapolis, exposing offensive concerns as they head to Los Angeles to face the Chargers.

Bo Nix targets Troy Franklin as the primary weapon, and Franklin's rising production hints at a growing fantasy role for Denver's pass catchers.

Across the AFC West, Chargers No.6, Chiefs No.8, Raiders No.23; Eagles No.1 and Miami No.32 define the league. Week 3's Broncos-Chargers matchup will shape early-season fantasy decisions.

Brady's minority stake in the Las Vegas Raiders and his Fox broadcast duties have sparked talk after reports he meets Raiders OC Chip Kelly several times weekly to review film and game plans. Pete Carroll says the interactions are regular and beneficial, while The Athletic notes Brady tracks every detail, raising questions about ownership influence and potential conflicts with NFL rules.

As the season unfolds, fantasy players should watch whether Brady’s input nudges Raiders’ play-calling, target shares, or late-game decisions. The league could demand clearer boundaries, but for now Brady’s advisory footprint remains a hot topic with real fantasy implications.