Week 3 waiver wire rankings spotlight immediate adds for fantasy managers. Cam Skattebo leads the Giants’ backfield after a Sunday breakout, signaling a potential hot hand in Week 3. The Top 80 free-agent list includes Darnell Mooney, Bhayshul Tuten, Zach Ertz, and Juwan Johnson, with Troy Franklin rising for Denver and Daniel Jones delivering in Indy. Rankings are organized by position, flagging under-55% rostered players and offering QB/D/ST streaming and stash guidance for Week 3.

Week 3 waiver wire: top additions across RB, WR, TE, QB and D/ST. Early-volume backs Quinshon Judkins and Bhayshul Tuten push for immediate role, with Jaydon Blue and Tyjae Spears offering high upside as rookies or depth moves. At WR, Cedric Tillman, Troy Franklin and Wan'Dale Robinson shape as reliable mid-range adds with week-to-week upside in pass-heavy systems. Tight ends Juwan Johnson, Zach Ertz and Hunter Henry anchor gaps, while Chig Okonkwo and Brenton Strange carry streaming appeal. At QB, Daniel Jones and Trevor Lawrence present mobile floor with upside; defenses offer weekly streamer potential.

Arizona’s defense set the tone early, stifling Carolina and building a 27-3 lead before the Panthers staged a late rally. A late onside try, a clutch Campbell sack, and a stout run defense helped seal a 27-22 win. Special teams mattered, with Ryland’s steady kicking and Dortch’s punt return setting up scoring opportunities. Head coach Jonathan Gannon owned the need to close games better, while the offense still must finish drives more consistently to sustain victories.

Two weeks in, the NFL faces a QB questions sprint: the Browns sit under the microscope as they evaluate Flacco, Gabriel and Sanders, while 11 other teams—Saints, Jets, Dolphins, Giants, Panthers, Bears, Vikings, Jaguars, Seahawks, Steelers, Bengals, Broncos, and Colts—are all weighing future pivots or draft plans. The piece lays out early-season QB vibes across clubs, highlighting standout performers, lingering injuries, and the looming 2026 draft haul that could reshape rosters across the league.

Saints add Ja'Lynn Polk via a trade with New England, betting on upside behind Olave and Shaheed while Polk sits out 2025 with a shoulder injury. The move gives New Orleans a cheap, high-upside receiver under a rookie deal through 2027, though immediate on-field impact is limited. New England recoups a late-round asset, highlighting a roster shift as the Saints retool their pass-catching corps for 2026-27.