Week 3 Waiver Wire Rankings: Must-Add RBs & WRs + FAAB Bids, Streamers & Drops (Ep. 2207)

September 21, 2026

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In week two, the Denver Broncos' Javonte Williams and Jaleel McLaughlin both left the game with injuries, opening the door for rookie running back Jonah Coleman. Meanwhile, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Denzel Boston posted his second straight big game, catching five passes for 95 yards and a touchdown. The FantasyPros crew—Chris Welsh, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Jake Seeley—spent the episode debating which of these two is the top waiver wire priority for week three, and the answer hinges on a mix of opportunity, talent, and the psychology of roster construction.

The Coleman vs. Boston Decision: Running Back Scarcity Wins

The central debate of the episode is whether to use your number-one waiver claim on Coleman or Boston. The consensus is clear: Coleman is the priority, even if you need wide receiver help. The reasoning is rooted in the scarcity of running back production. As Jake Seeley put it, "If you need running back, you kind of have to make that move." The logic is that you don't want to be "chasing running backs in week eight, nine, ten, eleven" when injuries pile up and the waiver wire is barren. Coleman, who had 10 carries for 39 yards and 3 catches for 19 yards, is seen as a potential bell-cow if both J.K. Dobbins and R.J. Harvey miss time. Fitzmaurice added that Coleman is "a fire hydrant" who "bounces off contact" and has earned Sean Payton's trust. Th

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What you'll learn

1 (00:26) **Top Waiver Wire Debate: Jonathon Coleman vs. Denzel Boston** - The hosts introduce the two top waiver targets and debate whether spending a #1 priority is justified this week.
2 (01:59) **Jonathon Coleman: The Running Back to Target** - The hosts make the case for Coleman as the top overall waiver add, driven by immediate opportunity in Denver.
3 (08:11) **Denzel Boston: The High-Ceiling WR Add** - The hosts analyze Boston's back-to-back big games and set his FAAB value, noting a key concern about his quarterback situation.
4 (12:27) **Navigating the RB Waiver Wire Depth** - The hosts discuss other running back options beyond Coleman, contingent on injury news for Saquon Barkley and Jadarian Price.
5 (18:09) **Caleb Johnson: The High-Ceiling Stash** - The hosts dig deeper on Caleb Johnson's performance and his potential path to fantasy relevance.
6 (24:55) **Wide Receiver Waiver Adds Beyond Boston** - The hosts turn to the WR position, starting with the strong performance of Rashod Bateman.
7 (28:07) **Adonai Mitchell, Tre Tucker, and Dontayvion Wicks** - The hosts rank these three widely-available wide receivers.

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Guests on this episode

Chris Welsh Pat Fitzmaurice Jake Seeley

Show Notes

Jonah Coleman headlines the Week 3 fantasy football waiver wire, but how aggressive should you be if Denzel Boston is also available? Chris Welsh, Pat Fitzmaurice, and Jake Ciely break down the top two targets, recommended FAAB ranges and the situations that could dramatically change their rest-of-season value.

The crew also weighs the upside of Adonai Mitchell and Rashod Bateman, explores the uncertain backfields surrounding Tank Bigsby, Emmanuel Wilson and Caleb Johnson, and tackles some difficult keep-or-cut decisions for underperforming players.

Then it’s time to build out the rest of your roster with Week 3 streamers, final waiver rankings and Superflex quarterback strategy so you’re ready before claims process.

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00

Waiver Wire Add of the Week - 0:00:55

Trophy Smack Giveaway - 0:11:19

Top RB Adds - 0:12:04

Polymarket - 0:22:33

Top WR Adds - 0:23:12

Quince - 0:34:45

Keep or Cut? - 0:35:50

Top Streamers - 0:42:15

FantasyPros Waiver Assistant - 0:44:37

Top 5 Waiver Selections - 44:33

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