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Fantasy Football Week 2 Waiver Wire: Top 10 Pickups

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Just because NFL play is halted until Thursday night doesn't mean your fantasy team is taking a break. Take a look at these players to make great additions to your roster for Week 2.

10. WR Harry Douglas - Atlanta Falcons

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10. WR Harry Douglas - Atlanta Falcons

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With the Falcons' top two receivers back this season, no one is expecting Douglas to repeat as a 1,000-yard receiver. But when Roddy White limped off the field (though, he returned), Douglas showed why he reached that milestone by hauling in 69 yards in Week 1. He's owned in only nine percent of Yahoo! leagues and should be a consistent contributor around 5-7 points with upside if injuries occur.

9. WR Allen Hurns - Jacksonville Jaguars

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9. WR Allen Hurns - Jacksonville Jaguars

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After Hurns went off for two touchdowns against the Philadelphia Eagles, he is bound to be the most added player this week (currently owned in 12 percent of leagues.) That's quite the feat for even a household name. But the problem with Hurns is he seems like a novelty player; he was virtually shutdown after the first quarter. Teams are aware of him, now, and that probably won't bode well. But he may surprise me and continue impressing teams.

8. RB Chris Ivory - New York Jets

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8. RB Chris Ivory - New York Jets

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Because of the Jets' addition of Chris Johnson in the backfield, Ivory's ceiling isn't quite as high as it could be, but he's still proving relevant. He had 10 touches in Week 1, going for 10 points opposed to Johnson's 18 touches for 14 points. He's going against the weak Green Bay Packers run defense this week, so he could put up double-digits again. But he's owned in over 30 percent of leagues, so he won't be readily available.

7. Tennessee Titans DEF/ST

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7. Tennessee Titans DEF/ST

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The Titans proved quite impressive against the high-octane Kansas City Chiefs offense in Week 1. They allowed a mere 10 points, while forcing three interceptions with four sacks which was completely unexpected. They're owned in just five percent of leagues. The Titans are taking on the Dallas Cowboys this week, and after their performance against the San Francisco 49ers, the Titans could produce again.

6. WR Steve Smith - Baltimore Ravens

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6. WR Steve Smith - Baltimore Ravens

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Old face, new place, same production. Smith has been a consistent fantasy contributor with the Carolina Panthers, and now he seems to have found a new home with the Ravens after putting up 17 points including a career-best 80-yard reception. He may be old at 35 years of age, but he's a great complement to Torrey Smith. He is owned in over 40 percent of leagues already, though.

5. TE Delanie Walker - Tennessee Titans

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5. TE Delanie Walker - Tennessee Titans

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This is primarily for owners of Jordan Reed. Reed is expected to miss significant time after leaving his Week 1 matchup in the first half. In the meantime, Walker could fill the temporary void (and possibly be a season-long investment). He connected with Jake Locker three times with a score and should continue to be a red zone threat. But he is owned in nearly 50 percent of leagues, so get on his wagon quickly before he's gone.

4. Minnesota Vikings DEF/ST

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4. Minnesota Vikings DEF/ST

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Owned in merely four percent of leagues, the Vikings blindsided the football world by posting 23 fantasy points in their dominating win over the St. Louis Rams. Granted, the Rams lost QB Sam Bradford, but five sacks, two interceptions and a touchdown while allowing six points is impressive. Can they keep it up? Probably not against the New England Patriots this week, but they could certainly be of value the rest of the season.

3. RB Terrance West - Cleveland Browns

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3. RB Terrance West - Cleveland Browns

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No one knows how long Ben Tate will be absent with his injury (if at all), but we do know that rookie Terrance West filled the void of Tate well in Week 1. On 16 carries, West compiled 100 yards on the ground but missed out on a score. If he gets more touches, you can expect him to find the end zone and be even more valuable. However, he's only available in roughly 60 percent of leagues.

2. QB Jake Locker - Tennessee Titans

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2. QB Jake Locker - Tennessee Titans

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The Titans are full of surprises so far -- Locker is the third Titan on this list. There's no denying Locker's talent, but he's been so injury plagued that owners don't know his true value. But if his performance against the premier defense of the Kansas City Chiefs is any indication (posting 19 points), Locker could be a very valuable pickup as he's only owned in 13 percent of leagues.

1. RB Justin Forsett - Baltimore Ravens

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1. RB Justin Forsett - Baltimore Ravens

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In the wake of the Ray Rice's sudden indefinite suspension, both the Ravens and fantasy owners are in need of a replacement. While it seems that Bernard Pierce is next in line, coach John Harbaugh may feel more inclined to start Forsett after his turn against the Cincinnati Bengals, scoring 14 points and out-producing Pierce in every facet. He's only owned in 12 percent of leagues and could save your season if he stays close to that production.

 

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