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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Targets: Quarterback
QUARTERBACKS
Written by Bo McBrayer
Geno Smith (SEA): 34% rostered
- Next Opponents: MIA, @DET, NYG
- True value: $7
- Desperate Need: $12
- Budget-minded: $3
Analysis: I’m still accepting thank-yous from recommending Geno Smith on waivers for weeks back in 2022, resulting in a number of fantasy championships. The 2022 version of Geno is back. OC Ryan Grubb has been a fantastic addition for this offense. The Seahawks were painfully conservative last year, despite their abundance of riches at the skill positions. Smith’s upcoming schedule is moderately easy. I can picture more dominance from D.K. Metcalf and Jaxon Smith-Njigba, along with Kenneth Walker when he returns to play.
Derek Carr (NO): 19% rostered
- Next Opponents: PHI, @ATL, @KC
- True value: $6
- Desperate Need: $9
- Budget-minded: $2
Analysis: Klint Kubiak has this Saints offense rolling. Having 15 scoring drives in the first 15 offensive possessions of the season is uncharted territory for Derek Carr, but it suits him well. New Orleans won’t score 40 points every week, but taking it to Dallas’ defense in such a manner has put the whole league on notice. Carr’s upcoming schedule is also favorable, so we can ride this whitewater rapids stream until further notice.
Justin Fields (PIT): 20% rostered
- Next Opponents: LAC, @IND, DAL
- True value: $4
- Desperate Need: $8
- Budget-minded: $2
Analysis: I jokingly predicted the Steelers wouldn’t score 27 points this entire season. They’ve scored 30 total points through two games and have two wins. Justin Fields has taken the reins but is still dangling from Arthur Smith’s rigidly conservative marionette strings. The Chargers lurk next week in another ball-control slog. Russell Wilson might be ready to go once the Steelers find the loss column.
Sam Darnold (MIN): 13% rostered
- Next Opponents: HOU, @GB, NYJ
- True value: $3
- Desperate Need: $5
- Budget-minded: $1
Analysis: The stats get a bit inflated when you find the best receiver on the planet with a 97-yard bomb. It was a good Week 2 performance from Sam Darnold, who defeated his former team and scored nearly 20 fantasy points in the process. Jefferson’s status is in question for Week 3. He spent a lot of time hobbling down the tunnel to the locker room after getting rolled up on. Jordan Addison and T.J. Hockenson are also unavailable, leaving a strong running game and a few journeymen for our favorite paranormal expert. Tread lightly when chasing last week’s points.
Gardner Minshew (LV): 5% rostered
- Next Opponents: CAR, CLE, @DEN
- True value: $2
- Desperate Need: $4
- Budget-minded: $0
Analysis: It hasn’t been anything to write home about for fantasy, but Gardner Minshew is my Week 3 disposable streamer. Carolina visits Sin City, which is a boon for anyone looking to score points. I can’t imagine the Panthers slowing down the lethal combination of Davante Adams and Brock Bowers. That duo is pure, homegrown NorCal greatness. Minshew has a 20-point upside this week and won’t be difficult to acquire.
Stash Candidates:
I still think the Falcons royally screwed up their future by taking Washington’s star QB with the eighth overall pick. They don’t look so daft after Kirk Cousins‘ dreadful Week 1 performance versus the Steelers. Cousins needs to show that he’s not a wax statue in direct sunlight. Penix provides an accurate arm and more mobility than the aging veteran. Our Falcons pass catchers deserve someone who can facilitate the Zac Robinson offense without crumbling under a collapsing pocket. I’m going to tuck the rookie away in leagues with deep benches.
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