Parker Romo stepped in after Koo's Week 1 miss and delivered a flawless relief performance for the Falcons in Minnesota, going 5-for-5 with a 54-yard dagger to seal a 22-6 win on Sunday Night Football.

Elevated from the practice squad just a day earlier, Romo's XFL roots and cold-blooded accuracy give Atlanta a kick-start option with fantasy upside in the right matchups while Koo's status remains unresolved.

Kelvin Banks Jr. has opened with immediate impact for New Orleans, holding his own against Nick Bosa in Week 2 and earning high praise from Spencer Rattler. Through two games he’s played every snap, posted a 69.1 PFF grade (19th among tackles) and a 74.4 pass-blocking mark, with no penalties. Paired with Taliese Fuaga, the Saints appear to have durable edge bookends for the foreseeable future, boosting quarterback protection and the run game.

Week 2’s fantasy seesaw leaned toward Daniel Jones and Wan’Dale Robinson in New York, and Juwan Johnson in New Orleans, with Spencer Rattler’s passing volume rising. Jones has been precise and the Robinson breakout gives the Giants a real Week-3 ceiling. Johnson’s red-zone usage hints at a top TE floor in the early going.

Lawrence faced a rough day; Harvey’s Broncos backfield remains crowded; Khalil Shakir’s role is uncertain; Kupp rebounded after a rocky opener, underscoring Week 2’s volatility and the need to chase hot hands weekly.

Week 3 tight end waiver pickups carry strong fantasy upside with George Kittle sidelined for San Francisco. Zach Ertz leads Week 3 adds for Washington, while Juwan Johnson and Brenton Strange remain hot on the radar in New Orleans and Jacksonville. Harold Fannin Jr. continues to ride hype from preseason, and Noah Fant has overtaken Gesicki in Cincinnati. Jonnu Smith, Chig Okonkwo, Davis Allen, and Dalton Schultz all offer plausible streaming or depth plays in the early season.

Targets and role matter most early in the year, and these options provide varying floors and ceilings based on quarterback play and matchup. The list emphasizes volume, red-zone chances, and tactical usage, giving fantasy managers several overlapping paths to week-by-week production as offenses settle in. Consider roster flexibility and opponent strength when deciding who to add or start in Week 3.

To navigate these choices, use waiver tools and compare up to four players to identify the best fit for your lineup, especially with ongoing injuries and early-season spread. These options are designed to fill tight end gaps quickly while you monitor in-season developments and the health of key quarterbacks.