This week’s deep waiver wire list focuses less on players that can offer a quick plug-and-play solution, and more on players with the potential to offer strong long-term value.
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Latavius Murray (RB – BUF) | 10% rostered in Yahoo, 4% rostered in ESPN
There was a lot of excitement around the potential for Damien Harris as the goal line back in Buffalo, but it’s been Latavius Murray who has gotten the goal line preference, and he appears to be the direct handcuff to James Cook. Even in a limited role, Murray is performing as a low-end RB3, high-end RB2. He has a low ceiling, but with goal line opportunities, he’s a realistic candidate for around 10 fantasy points on a weekly basis. The ceiling is too low for value in shallow leagues but as the bye weeks start to trickle in, those potential 10 fantasy points could offer a strong bye week fill in value for deep leagues.
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (WR – TEN) | 1% rostered in Yahoo, 1% rostered in ESPN
In the absence of Treylon Burks, Westbrook-Ikhine stepped up to lead the Titans’ receiving corps with 5 receptions for 51 yards and 1 touchdown. Westbrook-Ikhene is the Titans’ WR3, but aside from one goose egg in Week 3, his production has been in line with both Burks and DeAndre Hopkins. The upside is limited, because the Titans are a run-first team. Tannehill has struggled and has yet to complete more than 20 passes. Westbrook-Ikhine’s floor is shaky, because it could be a zero-point outing. But his role on the team is solidified with a strong snap count and he could continue to be a deep league flex option for the season.
Ronnie Rivers (RB – LAR) | 1% rostered in Yahoo, 0% rostered in ESPN
Kyren Williams had an excellent day, but Rivers appeared to establish himself as the handcuff, earning 9 carries for 47 yards and 2 receptions for 10 yards. Zach Evans was, yet again, a healthy scratch, and Royce Freeman was elevated to the active roster but saw zero touches. Williams has performed extremely well as a top-10 back, but Rivers could see increased volume to help lessen the aggressive workload that Williams has seen since the departure of Cam Akers. Similar to Williams, Rivers is a second-year player that failed to establish himself in 2022. But he’s worth a stash to see if his production sticks and if he truly is Williams’ direct handcuff.
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