Bryce Young emerges as top waiver wire pickup for Week 3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 9:55 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
As fantasy football managers strategize for Week 3, Bryce Young, quarterback for the Panthers, has become a priority pickup, especially for those affected by Caleb Williams’ hamstring injury. Young has shown strong performance in the season's opening weeks, scoring over 30 fantasy points in Week 1 and 24 points in Week 2. The Panthers have favorable matchups ahead against the Browns and Lions, potentially boosting Young's fantasy upside further. Additional notable waiver targets include Denzel Boston from the Browns and Rashod Bateman from the Ravens, both of whom have shown promise in recent games.
- •Bryce Young scored 32.44 points in Week 1 and 24.08 in Week 2.
- •Caleb Williams could miss time, increasing Young's value.
- •Denzel Boston is emerging as a target for Deshaun Watson.
- •Rashod Bateman is stepping up with Zay Flowers injured.
- •Young faces favorable matchups against the Browns and Lions.
- 9:55 PMYahoo Sports — Fantasy Football Early Week 3 Waiver Wire Pickups: Bryce Young is an option if you need a QB after Caleb Williams injury
"We go over some early fantasy football waiver wire pickups going into Week 3.
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