Top 10 waiver pickups

Featuring Emanuel Wilson, Adonai Mitchell, and more.

September 22, 2026

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First things first, we have a correction from last night’s newsletter: I put GB info in the CAR takeaway. The correct CAR takeaway should’ve been: Bryce Young threw 3 TDs and no INTs in the win at Atlanta. Analysts are debating whether it’s a breakout or favorable matchups.

Thank you to Tyler (your fellow subscriber) for emailing me and pointing it out!

ICYMI - Mon and Tues always have a TON of content, so download the app, scroll through the feed, and check in on your players.

Alright, now let’s get to some news you might’ve missed.

Giddy up.

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You won't hear these names on CNBC — Wall Street hasn't published a word on the connection. But when the launch hits September 21, that quiet ends.

Some are already calling this the biggest opportunity since AI. For anyone who missed Apple before the iPhone, this may be a second look at that kind of setup.

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A quick look at the top 10 trending players on Sleeper’s waiver wire

The number in parentheses shows the # of adds on Sleeper.

Emanuel Wilson, RB, SEA (+2.3M): (76 mentions last 7 days): Took over Seattle's backfield after Jadarian Price left with a chest injury, turning 21 carries into 92 yards, including 16 of the offense's final-quarter snaps. Analysts are split between a real shift on the depth chart and a one-game spike that fades once both backs return.

Adonai Mitchell, WR, NYJ (+1.5M): (61 mentions last 7 days): Has out-targeted Garrett Wilson 15 to 14 and out-gained him in air yards 236 to 149 through two games, though Wilson still leads him by 13 receiving yards. Analysts say, by production and utilization, the two are already very close.

Bryce Young, QB, CAR (+1.1M): (276 mentions last 7 days): Has thrown for 648 yards, six touchdowns and one interception through two games, ranking 2nd in the NFL in passing yards and tied for the league TD lead. Analysts note it came against two of the league's softer defenses and want to see it hold up against tougher competition.

Tyler Shough, QB, NOR (+991.8K): (185 mentions last 7 days): Leads the NFL through two weeks in completions, attempts and passing yards (662), with fourth-quarter comebacks in both games, including a 15-point rally to beat the Ravens. Analysts flag his sack rate, second-highest in the league, as the durability concern.

Tre Tucker, WR, LV (+929.8K): (66 mentions last 7 days): Turned seven targets into 119 yards and a 40-yard touchdown in Week 2 after a quiet two-catch, 27-yard Week 1. Analysts point to his history of one big game followed by a long quiet stretch, and say Brock Bowers' expected return will cut into his target share.

Zach Ertz, TE, PHI (+712.4K): (29 mentions last 7 days): Signed to Philadelphia's practice squad and expected to be elevated for Week 3, filling in for Dallas Goedert's MCL sprain with the team's other two tight ends on IR. Analysts note he's coming off a torn ACL and averaged under 40 yards per game each of the last three seasons.

Darren Waller, TE, CAR (+577.5K): (55 mentions last 7 days): Scored two touchdowns on just three targets in Week 2, on top of a third touchdown that was wiped out by a penalty in Week 1. Analysts say the touchdown pace won't continue given his light target share and age.

Keon Coleman, WR, BUF (+469.4K): (58 mentions last 7 days): Caught all six targets for 63 yards after DJ Moore left with a shoulder injury, turning four of those catches into first downs. Analysts note it came against a Lions secondary missing two starting safeties, but say it shows he's earned Josh Allen's trust.

Denzel Boston, WR, CLE (+418.1K): (124 mentions last 7 days): Has played 92-93% of Cleveland's snaps and led the Browns in targets, yards and touchdowns both weeks, with his target share rising to 23.3% from 17.4%. Analysts say he needs to sustain a share near 25% for the role to translate into consistent weekly relevance.

Jonah Coleman, RB, DEN (+402.5K): (146 mentions last 7 days): Played just 3 snaps in Week 1, then turned 13 touches into 58 yards and the go-ahead touchdown in Week 2 once Dobbins left with a hamstring injury. Analysts are split between a real change atop the depth chart and a share that fades once both backs return (Harvey was also out with a hamstring injury).

And check out today’s National Pulse for more trending topics including:

  • Patriots backfield split shifts toward Henderson

  • Oronde Gadsden's Chargers role and value shift

  • Jayden Daniels elbow injury clouds season outlook

That’s all for tonight!

See ya pizza,

Joe

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