With the injury to Joe Burrow, fantasy football managers are left with a potential void on their roster. Let’s check out the extent of the injury and players you can target on your waiver wire this week.

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Injury Outlook

Joe Burrow tweaked calf, considered day-to-day

Joe Burrow tweaked his calf on Sunday and will take it day-to-day.

Fantasy Impact

Burrow reaggravated his calf injury during Sunday’s loss to the Ravens. It doesn’t sound like a major issue, but he said he’ll have to take the recovery day by day for the time being. Chances are that he’ll be good to go for Week 3, but his reinjury and the offensive woes of the Bengals offer multiple good reasons to consider sitting him against the Rams in Week 3.

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Waiver Wire Replacements to Target

Sam Howell (WAS): 20% rostered

• Next Opponents: BUF, @PHI, CHI
• True value: $8
• Desperate Need: $14
• Budget-minded: $4

Analysis: More respect better start flying around Sam Howell‘s name after yet another stellar fantasy performance, this time on the road in Denver. He makes good throws. He has good mobility and weapons. His relationship with offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is blossoming into something special. Don’t be late to the party; grab this year’s Geno Smith while you still can.

Matthew Stafford (LAR): 35% rostered

• Next Opponents: @CIN, @IND, PHI
• True value: $6
• Desperate Need: $11
• Budget-minded: $3

Analysis: Rumors of Matthew Stafford‘s demise may have been premature. His arm is back to Howitzer strength, and despite missing Cooper Kupp, Stafford has developed a strong bond with his younger receivers. Puka Nacua is proving to be a very reliable chain mover, and Tutu Atwell has been good on deep and intermediate routes. Look for Stafford to continue his pass-happy ways up to and beyond Kupp’s return.

Derek Carr (NO): 40% rostered

• Next Opponents: @GB, TB, @NE
• True value: $5
• Desperate Need: $8
• Budget-minded: $1

Analysis: The Saints have the easiest schedule in the league, so you will rarely run into a matchup that will make you feel as if you can’t possibly start Carr that week. The veteran quarterback is also blessed with an abundance of pass-catching talent, including Chris Olave, Michael Thomas, Rashid Shaheed and, soon, Alvin Kamara.

C.J. Stroud (HOU): 9% rostered

• Next Opponents: @JAX, PIT, @ATL
• True value: $5
• Desperate Need: $11
• Budget-minded: $2

Analysis: An early surprise to some has been Houston’s inability to get Dameon Pierce going on the ground so far. Less shocking is C.J. Stroud‘s rapid development as a high-level passer. His 384 passing yards and a pair of touchdowns versus Indy in Week 2 doesn’t just pay the bills. With a trio of gettable defenses coming up, there’s a very strong argument for riding with Stroud as he climbs the rankings.