Jalen Coker emerges as top Week 2 fantasy football waiver wire target
Fantasy analyst Alex Cupps highlights Jalen Coker as the most sought-after player on Week 2 waiver wires, while also recommending several quarterbacks, running backs and receivers based on Week 1 performances.
Fantasy analyst Alex Cupps released an early Week 2 waiver-wire guide after the opening NFL week, noting that Jalen Coker of Carolina topped the list with a 61% ownership rate on Yahoo. Coker recorded nine targets, eight receptions for 138 yards and 33.8 fantasy points, leading his team in multiple categories. Cupps cautioned that the explosive Week 1 game, a 59-37 win, set an unusually high statistical ceiling and expects Coker to settle into a mid-tier WR3 role moving forward.
Among quarterbacks, Tyler Shough (New Orleans) was listed with a 40% roster share after a strong second-half performance that helped force overtime, while Seattle’s Drew Lock, who stepped in for an injured Sam Darnold, was recommended for super-flex formats. Running backs highlighted included Kaelon Black (San Francisco), a handcuff to Christian McCaffrey with a 27% roster share, and Kendre Miller (New Orleans), a speculative add with limited usage.
Wide-receiver suggestions featured Demario Douglas (New England) as a potential replacement for the injured A.J. Brown, and Demarcus Robinson (San Francisco) as depth for the 49ers. Additional prospects such as Devaughn Vele (New Orleans) and rookie Ja'Kobi Lane (Baltimore) were noted for their early contributions, though Lane suffered a wrist fracture.
Other notable picks included Antonio Williams (Washington) as a priority waiver, Mike Gesicki (Cincinnati) as a tight-end option with a high target-share, and several Miami Dolphins receivers—Caleb Douglas and Malik Washington—who posted strong underlying metrics in their debut.
Cupps indicated that the premium version of the article will provide further guidance on FAAB bidding for these players.