Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets: Joshua Palmer, Curtis Samuel, Robbie Anderson (Week 2)

The week is nearly wrapped up, and of course there were another round of injuries. As a result, fantasy managers will be on the lookout for wavier wire additions and replacement options for those injured over the weekend. Here’s a look at a player that is receiving early waiver wire buzz this week along with our advice on how to approach him in your bidding: Joshua Palmer, Curtis Samuel, and Robbie Anderson.

• Week 2 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Advice

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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets: Joshua Palmer, Curtis Samuel, Robbie Anderson

Joshua Palmer (LAC): 21% rostered

• Next opponents: @ KC, JAC, @ HOU
• True value: $3
• Desperate need: $6
• Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: Joshua Palmer will be a solid waiver add this week, but please don’t go blowing the FAAB clip on him. Early reports are that Keenan Allen‘s injury isn’t a long-term deal. Palmer, in Allen’s absence, ran a route on 76.4% of passing plays, drawing a paltry 14.7% target share. Yes, he’s also in one of the league’s best offenses, but that doesn’t vault him to must-have status, especially in the short term. I wasn’t in on Joshua Palmer hype SZN, and I’m still not right now.

Curtis Samuel (WSH): 4% rostered

• Next opponents: @ DET, PHI, @ DAL
• True value: $4
• Desperate need: $8
• Budget-minded: $2

Analysis: Curtis Samuel also rode the Carson Wentz roller coaster in Week 1. Samuel ran a route on 87,8% of the Commanders’ passing plays. He garnered a 24.3% target share while also carrying the rock four times. This stand-alone rushing involvement gives him a higher weekly floor than Dotson, who is solely tied to Wentz’s arm. Samuel could be Dollar Store Deebo Samuel if everything hits.

Robbie Anderson (CAR): 10% rostered

• Next opponents: NYG, NO, ARI
• True value: $2
• Desperate need: $5
• Budget-minded: $1 (zero bid if possible)

Analysis: Robbie Anderson popped off with 102 receiving yards, much of it on the strength of his 75-yard reception. Anderson tied for the team lead in routes run with D.J. Moore while handling a 29.6% target share. Anderson looked like dust from every efficiency metric last year, but I’m willing to admit I could be wrong. Volume is king, and if Anderson will get it, then he’s worth a speculative add.

Week 2 Waiver Wire Rankings