Quentin Johnston, Josh Palmer, Top Waiver-Wire WRs After Drake London, Olave Injuries
Fantasy football players saw a number of key injuries potentially weaken their rosters on Sunday, namely at the wide receiver position, as New Orleans Saints wideout Chris Olave (concussion) and Atlanta Falcons star Drake London (hip) each left their respective games.
So, if both injuries force them out of action for more than just this week, who are some players you can turn to on waivers?
Below, we'll evaluate a number of options for you to consider.
Quentin Johnston, Los Angeles Chargers
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Quentin Johnston can be tough to trust on a weekly basis for fantasy players, if only because he's completely touchdown-reliant when it comes to his value. In six games this season, Johnston has managed double-digit fantasy points three times (PPR formats), and in all three instances, he found the end zone.
On weeks he hasn't scored, he hasn't posted more than 6.8 points in a game.
The positive sign is that he now has four touchdowns in six games and has become a trusted target for Justin Herbert. The downside is that he's touchdown-or-bust, and half the time, he busts. He's nothing more than a risky flex option, but if the bye weeks and injuries are hitting hard, you may need to buy that lottery ticket.
Josh Palmer, Los Angeles Chargers
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Palmer put together a strong offering on Sunday, finding the end zone as well, but it was just the second time this season he's notched a double-digit scoring output in fantasy (and one of those came with Johnston out injured).
Palmer has always had talent, making him enticing as a breakout option before every season. It's just never quite come together for him. This year, he's pretty clearly the No. 3 option in this passing game behind Ladd McConkey and Johnston.
He's an option, but you can probably do better.
Ray-Ray McCloud, Atlanta Falcons
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If London is out multiple weeks, McCloud becomes an interesting option. Yes, Kyle Pitts and Darnell Mooney will be the top options in the passing game, but even as the No. 4 option, McCloud has notched three weeks of double-digit fantasy output this season.
If his target share goes up without London available, his production should rise as well. Keep him on your radar this week.
Cedric Tillman, Cleveland Browns
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Cedric Tillman probably should have been a waiver priority heading into this week after back-to-back performances with 18 or more fantasy points. If he's still available, however, he should be one of your top options available.
Sunday's excellent showing was even a surprise—the Chargers have been tough against opposing wideouts this season, allowing the least points to the position. But Tillman produced nonetheless.
Take the opportunity to nab him if you can—he's quickly become one of Jameis Winston's most trusted targets, with only Jerry Jeudy as competition at receiver. Advantage Tillman.
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