FAABulous Football Week 3: I'm Just a Slappy Drafter Baby
Welcome back, week 2 was a action packed week of high scoring matchups... for the early games.
This was another big week for the slappy drafters after we got to see Bhayshul Tuten in action earlier than expected. Then we got another rookie treat with Quinshon Judkins and the long awaited second year breakout for Rome Odunze.
Of course it wasn't all sunshine and rainbows as several of our favorite early round running backs had disappointing performances to say the least... Treyveon Henderson, Omarion Hampton and RJ Harvey to name a few. And who could forget the second year wide receiver who continues to look like he not on the same page as his quarterback, Marvin Harrison.
Yes, there is plenty to be excited about and a few concerns heading into week 3 and don't forget the injuries we saw at the leagues most important position.
We got a lot to talk about, so let's dive right in!
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A Look Back at Week 2
Ship Chasing Team Standings and Waiver Wire Wins
I went through team by team, listing the players we won on waivers week 2 and the amount we won the players for, followed by what the average bid was for those players across Main Event Leagues.
I also included some of the top players that we did not win and shared our bid range and the average bid those players went for in Main Event Leagues.
Then we will review each team's week 2 matchup results (for better and worse).
Top Waiver Targets
Kayshon Boutee $113- $258
Waiver 1 Average Bid: $264
Calvin Austin $31- $62
Waiver 1 Average Bid: $102
Waiver 2 Average Bid: $22
Juwan Johnson $$262- $286
Waiver 1 Average Bid: $420
Quentin Johnson $56- $57
Waiver 1 Average Bid: $308
Juju Smith-Schuster $1-$21
Waiver 1 Average Bid: $37
Waiver 2 Average Bid: $7
Destroyer
Winning Waiver Bids:
Cole Kmet $1
Waiver 1 Average Bid: $22
Waiver 2 Average Bid: $6
TB Team Defense $1
Waiver 1 Average Bid: $4
Waiver 2 Average Bid: $1
Matt Prater $1
Waiver 1 Average Bid: $2
Waiver 2 Average Bid: $1
Will Dissly $2
Waiver 1 Average Bid: $2
Waiver 2 Average Bid: $2
Matchup: Loss (1-1)
This one was a brutal loss after being so dominate week 1. Justin Fields left with a concussion and that hurt Garrett Wilson's performance too. Calvin ridley and the Titan's offense continues to struggle as well. We also dealt with uncertainty of Brock Bowers situation all week and how to navigate the tight end position.
Broken Social Scene
Winning Bids:
Troy Franklin $1
Waiver 1 Average Bid: $35
Waiver 2 Average Bid: $6
Tre Tucker $1
Waiver 1 Average Bid: $11
Waiver 2 Average Bid: $3
Matchup: Won (1-1)
The Stat Chasing boys squeaked out a win here that felt FAABulous! Bucky Irving gave the guys a chance, as they came into Monday night game in a dead even tie. The sweat was more brutal than it should have been with Brock Bowers and Omarion Hampton facing off against Jakobi Meyers.
Neko Case
Winning Bids:
Dyami Brown $1
Waiver 1 Average Bid: $12
Waiver 2 Average Bid: $1
Michael Mayer $3
Waiver 1 Average Bid: $30
Waiver 2 Average Bid: $23
Matchup: Won (1-1)
This week my team came through with a big win. The team was projected to score a lot more points, and these rookie running backs don't feel great. Luckily, we have the real studs of the class in Tuten and Bill.
Arcade Fire
Winning Bid: None
Matchup: Won (1-1)
The ADP Chasing guys pulled out a Commanding win with the Washington double stack. This is another Hendo team which doesn't feel the best, but they have some depth at the position.
Wolf Parade
Winning Bid:
Kyle Williams $1
Waiver 1 Average Bid: $1
DAL Team Defense $1
Waiver 1 Average Bid: $8
Waiver 2 Average Bid: $2
Daniel Jones $1
Waiver 1 Average Bid: $56
Waiver 2 Average Bid: $4
Matchup: Loss (1-1)
This loss hurts as one of the most balanced teams just couldn't get it done this week against our opponent's massive kicker and defense scores.
April
Winning Bid:
LeQuint Allen $21
Waiver 1 Average Bid: $27
Waiver 2 Average Bid: $11
Kenneth Gainwell $21
Waiver 1 Average Bid: $54
Waiver 2 Average Bid: $16
Matchup: Loss (0-2)
The CrakRok team suffered another heartbreaker as the Chiefs and Marvin Harrison are not what you need right now. Even Ashton Jeanty had a disappointing performance this week. Hoping to bounce back in week 3 here.
Islands
Winning Bid:
DAL Team Defense $1
Waiver 1 Average Bid: $8
Waiver 2 Average Bid: $2
Matchup: Loss(1-1)
Come on you have to be kidding me! I went to bed last night thinking this win was locked up. Losing by less than a point to Jakobi Meyers feels wrong.
Hot Hot Hot
Winning Bid:
Jordan Love $112
Waiver 1 Average Bid: $80
GB Team Defense $32
Waiver 1 Average Bid: $41
Matchup: Won (2-0)
This team is feeling hot, hot, hot after another win in week 2. Thanks to the vets for pulling the rookie duds through to fight another day.
SC
Winning Bid:
Kenneth Gainwell $56
Waiver 1 Average Bid: $54
Waiver 2 Average Bid: $16
GB Team Defense $56
Waiver 1 Average Bid: $41
Matchup: Loss (0-2)
This was a difficult loss after disappointing games from Sam LaPorta and Travis Hunter. The only good news is we had some running backs emerge that could fill the RB 2 spot this week.
Week 3 Waiver Priorities for FFPC
Below are all the players I like for Week 3 for FFPC leagues. I break down all players into tiers with FAAB suggestions, followed by player analysis and a list of players to consider dropping.
This article is also intended to provide value for those of you who play in deeper league formats and dynasty leagues.
Please note that with a drop list, you do not have to drop these players and all suggestions are general as it is impossible to cover all nuances of individual leagues.
