morning wood - daily NFL report - 09/22/26

WEEK 3 FANTASY FOOTBALL MORNING REPORT
Tuesday, September 22, 2026

TOP PRIORITY
Jonah Coleman, RB, Broncos, is the top Week 3 waiver target. He should be your first claim if you need an immediate running-back starter or high-upside bench piece.

WAIVER WIRE TARGETS

1. Jonah Coleman, RB, DEN
   Suggested FAB: 20–30%
   Best use: Immediate RB help
   Why: Running-back scarcity and growing opportunity make him the week’s top pickup. He recorded 10 carries, a touchdown, and three receptions in Week 2.

2. Bryce Young, QB, CAR
   Suggested FAB: 8–15%
   Best use: 1-QB streaming, QB depth, superflex
   Why: Six passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown through two games. He is a strong Week 3 option at Cleveland.

3. Tyler Shough, QB, NO
   Suggested FAB: 10–15%
   Best use: Superflex or QB streamer
   Why: He leads the NFL with 662 passing yards through two weeks and has scored more than 20 fantasy points in each game.

4. Dontayvion Wicks, WR, PHI
   Suggested FAB: 8–12%
   Best use: WR depth or upside flex
   Why: He has 147 receiving yards and a touchdown on only 10 targets through two weeks. His role could continue to grow.

5. Dalton Schultz, TE, HOU
   Suggested FAB: 5–10%
   Best use: TE replacement, especially for Dallas Goedert managers
   Why: Schultz caught 12 of 14 targets for 140 yards after Nico Collins was sidelined. He has legitimate volume-based upside if Collins remains limited.

6. Juwan Johnson, TE, NO
   Suggested FAB: 3–7%
   Best use: TE streamer
   Why: A usable Week 3 tight-end option against Las Vegas.

7. Denzel Boston, WR
   Suggested FAB: 2–6%
   Best use: Bench stash or matchup flex
   Why: A worthwhile deep-league target with upside.

8. Tre Tucker, WR
   Suggested FAB: 2–6%
   Best use: Bench depth or matchup flex
   Why: A viable waiver option for managers needing receiver depth.

9. Rashod Bateman, WR, BAL
   Suggested FAB: 2–5%
   Best use: Receiver depth
   Why: Listed among the better Week 3 waiver options following Week 2.

10. Kaelon Black, RB
    Suggested FAB: 1–5%
    Best use: Deep-league running-back stash
    Why: Worth consideration in deeper formats and larger benches.

INJURY WATCH

Caleb Williams, QB, CHI — Hamstring injury. Have a backup plan ready.

Jayden Daniels, QB, WAS — Elbow injury. Marcus Mariota may start if Daniels misses Week 3.

Saquon Barkley, RB — Stinger. Monitor practice participation closely.

Nico Collins, WR, HOU — Hamstring injury. His status directly affects Dalton Schultz’s target outlook.

Zay Flowers, WR, BAL — Hamstring injury. Monitor late-week practice reports.

Jayden Reed, WR — Neck injury. He reportedly required a stretcher and remained in New York overnight.

Brock Bowers, TE, LV — Knee injury. He is expected to practice this week, which is encouraging.

Dallas Goedert, TE — Knee injury. Reportedly expected to miss multiple weeks. Prioritize Juwan Johnson or Dalton Schultz if you need a replacement.

Jaxson Dart, QB, NYG — Knee injury. Ruled out after Monday night’s injury, creating uncertainty for the Giants’ passing game.

DEFENSE STREAMERS

Lions D/ST vs. Jets
Panthers D/ST at Browns
Packers D/ST vs. Falcons
Bengals D/ST at Steelers

TODAY’S ACTION PLAN

1. Submit Jonah Coleman as your top waiver claim if available.

2. In superflex leagues, prioritize Tyler Shough and Bryce Young immediately after Coleman.

3. If you roster Nico Collins, add or claim Dalton Schultz if you need tight-end help.

4. If you roster Dallas Goedert, target Juwan Johnson or Dalton Schultz.

5. If you roster Jayden Daniels or Caleb Williams, secure a backup quarterback before waivers process.

6. Recheck Wednesday injury reports before making final start/sit decisions.

7. Do not drop dependable weekly-role players just to chase a one-week D/ST stream.