The Ringer Fantasy Football Show

Week 3 Waiver Wire: Must-Add Players

The Ringer Fantasy Football Show

Show Notes

The guys discuss some of the biggest injury news (Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Saquon Barkley) from around the NFL and what it all means for fantasy football. Then, SHOWDOWN TIME! Must-add players at each position ahead of Week 3, with what some are calling some of the best trivia in years.

(00:00) Intro

(04:07) Waivers: Running back

(19:38) Waivers: Wide receiver

(36:43) Waivers: Tight end

(50:20) Waivers: Quarterback and defense

(01:02:37) Thank you, Lorne!

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