Fantasy Football: Week 2 free agent waiver wire targets

Week 1 of the fantasy football season is in the books and injuries may have already taken a toll on your fantasy football team's roster. The good news is the season has just begun and there is a lot of football action in front of you.

TheHuddle.com has outlined a ton of fantasy football targets for you to consider on your waiver wire entering Week 2. Here, we outline a number of them. If you're looking for more, be sure to check out TheHuddle.com, which has been turning subscribers into champions for over two decades.

Free-agent recommendations refer to 12-team league formats, unless specifically stated. FAAB $ amounts are based on $100 budgets.

QB Matthew Stafford, Detroit Lions

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Last year's disastrous offense, injury-ravaged personnel, and Stafford's own back ailment are in the past. A new system, albeit one that prefers to run, gives the veteran a balanced approach. Under the Jim Bob Cooter offense, everyone knew what was coming. Stafford has weapons, even if his protection is questionable, but the arm is as lively as ever. He belongs in all league formats and should have a much higher ownership percentage. Check your wire if a proven backup or fringe starter is a need.

Availability: 28% | FAAB: $3-5

RB Malcolm Brown, Los Angeles Rams

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This program feels like a rerun … In 2018, Todd Gurley was seldom used down the stretch, and C.J. Anderson looked like a world-beater. In 2019's preseason, rookie Darrell Henderson seemed out of his league, aside for a handful of catches. The Rams let CJA walk in the offseason, and Brown re-emerged as the primary backup. He rushed for a pair of scores in the opener and should be a threat to Gurley's fantasy worth all year. While it was Gurley's show late in the game when the game was on the line, Brown figures to be a weekly play in all fantasy formats. He won't be cheap, and serious owners (especially of Gurley) will spend the farm on him.

Availability: 54% | FAAB: $27-32

RB Raheem Mostert, San Francisco 49ers

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The severity of Tevin Coleman's ankle sprain isn't yet know, but he is expected to miss games, per Ian Rapoport. The duo of Matt Breida and Raheem Mostert will shoulder the load in the Bay Area. San Fran's zone-blocking scheme and talented offensive line make average talent look better, but Mostert flashed enough last year to earn the benefit of the doubt. Coleman owners should target him as a direct replacement, and other gamers will want to make him a priority add.

Availability: 90% | FAAB: $7-10

RB Jalen Richard, Oakland Raiders

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This one is somewhat speculative based on the release of Antonio Brown. Oakland will throw to the backs more than Jon Gruden intended prior to the fiasco. Rookie Josh Jacobs will be asked to do more, which should lead to an increase in Richard's spell work. His value peaks in PPR scoring.

Availability: 48% | FAAB: $1-3

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WR Marquise Brown, Baltimore Ravens

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What a start to his career! It's even more impressive when considering how much of the offseason he missed while recovering from foot surgery. Baltimore's desire to hit big plays is apparent, and its play-action passing proved lethal. Brown belongs on all rosters, even if he will be a boom-or-bust play most weeks. Be sure teams will not ignore him; he'll see shaded coverage going forward. Now, keeping up with Brown's speed is another story. With Arizona on deck, expect another monster showing from the rook.

Availability: 47% | FAAB: $18-20

WR D.J. Chark, Jacksonville Jaguars

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The athletic Chark caught a 35-yard touchdown on the play in which Nick Foles (clavicle) was injured. Forty-two of the second-year receiver's 146 yards came from the veteran passer. Rookie Gardner Minshew connected with him for two balls, including a 69-yarder. Chark's big-play ability was on full display. Players of his profile tend to be streaky and difficult to play in fantasy, but we've been hearing his praises much of the summer. The Jaguars are not nearly as tough on defense as many seem to believe, and there will be plenty of chances for the LSU product to see more than the four targets he garnered in the opener. He played 71% of the offensive plays and offers a presence in the red zone at 6-foot-4. More big things to come…

Availability: 67% | FAAB: $4-6

WR Mecole Hardman, Kansas City Chiefs

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Hardman was a draft darling early in the process when it was uncertain how the NFL would handle Tyreek Hill's off-the-field situation. Once the latter was exonerated, the rookie effectively fell off of the fantasy radar. Owners who drafted him and kept him on the roster through Week 1 will be rewarded. The rest of the world is looking at a waiver claim that probably will cost more than he is capable of returning in fantasy points. There's no clear timetable on Hill's separated sternoclavicular joint (where the collarbone meets the sternum), but it has been a two-month recovery for other players. Brace for the long haul, just to be safe. In such a prolific offense, the rookie will see chances to make his mark. Treat him as a flex consideration for now. The FAAB recommendation is conservative as someone is bound to double or even triple that number if Hill misses a few months.

Availability: 55% | FAAB: $8-10

WR Terry McLaurin, Washington Redskins

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The Ohio State rookie landed five of his seven targets from Case Keenum, going for 125 yards and a score. While Keenum played like a star against a porous secondary, we've seen him turn into a pumpkin more than once. The Redskins are bound to turn to Dwayne Haskins at some point (look at that schedule … 0-5 is in the cards). The eventual move to Haskins isn't necessarily bad, since he and McLaurin worked together in college. Roster McLaurin from a team desperately looking for a receiver to stand out - the volume will be there, and he's obviously capable of hitting the home run. It is entirely reasonable to believe he finishes as Washington's top fantasy producer.

Availability: 71% | FAAB: $2-4

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TE Vernon Davis, Washington Redskins

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This inclusion is fully dependent upon whether concussed starter Jordan Reed is ready to play. If so, scratch Davis from your plans. Otherwise, the matchup is pretty good. Dallas is strong on the outside, which tends to funnel quarterbacks to the middle of the field. The Cowboys yielded 11-116-1 to Evan Engram in Week 1. In the event Reed returns, take a gander at the wire. He's available in 31 percent of leagues.

Availability: 79% | FAAB: $0-1

PK Zane Gonzalez, Arizona Cardinals

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As this offense finds its way, there will be hiccups, as we witnessed for three quarters vs. Detroit. Growing pains along the way typically result in ample attempts for three-pointers. Gonzalez has been hit and a lot of miss in his young career, but we also have seen moments of fantasy competency as well as adequate leg strength.

Availability: 97% | FAAB: $0-1

New England Patriots D/ST

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It's fairly surprising the Pats are available in 41 percent of leagues polled, but playing the matchups has a great deal to do with it. Speaking of which, not only is this a good unit for the long run, but the Miami Dolphins are on the docket in Week 2. Need we say more….

Availability: 41% | FAAB: $1-2

Green Bay Packers D/ST

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A week after embarrassing a Chicago offense with much promise, Green Bay's offseason retooling did wonders, it would appear. The year-over-year turnover in quality fantasy defenses is pretty high, so don't be afraid to punt on an underperforming unit (Seattle, Cleveland, for example). While I rarely recommend carrying two defenses, this is probably one of those times where it is understandable with the Vikings coming to Lambeau. Green Bay is worth adding but is a risky play in Week 2.

Availability: 85% | FAAB: $1-2

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