Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups, Week 2: Kaelon Black, Denzel Boston among top targets to add

September 14, 2026

Following the opening slate of games, fantasy football team owners are scanning the free-agent pool to address early injuries and shifting depth charts ahead of Week 2. Emerging contributors like Kaelon Black and Denzel Boston are gaining attention as high-priority options on the wire.

Black drew significant notice after handling considerable playing time and displaying strong form during a matchup against the Rams in Australia, creating ripples that could impact Christian McCaffrey's ongoing fantasy valuation.

Other notable names surfacing in early waiver discussions include Jalen Coker, Tyler Allgeier, Devaughn Vele, Caleb Douglas, and George Holani, while Tyler Shough and Bryce Young are viewed as potential quarterback targets. Beyond fantasy storylines, recent sports results saw the New York Giants damper enthusiasm surrounding the Dallas Cowboys, Alexander Zverev capture the US Open title, and the United States claim a FIBA gold medal.