As we gear up for another week of NFL football, fantasy football managers across the board are scouring for D/ST and kicker options to help improve their rosters.
Here are some streaming options and potential long-term solutions that you can readily find on your league’s waiver wire.
Fantasy Football – D/ST Waiver Wire Streaming Options
Atlanta Falcons D/ST @ CAR
Ranking as the #1 overall D/ST in fantasy football, the Falcons finally have a pass rush, notching 7 sacks across 2 games after investing first-round picks on DEs Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr.
They face an easy matchup on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, who have allowed opposing defenses to score 14 (Arizona Cardinals) and 12 (Jacksonville Jaguars) points, respectively.
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This should be the number one option on the waiver wire, especially if they potentially face a Marcus Mariota-led Commanders team the following week.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers D/ST vs NYJ
Next up on the docket are the Bucaneers, who play at home against Tyrod Taylor and the Jets, after starting QB Justin Fields was ruled out with a concussion.
Todd Bowles’ unit is also dealing with a plethora of injuries, with the loss of DT Calijah Kancey to a season-ending pectoral injury.
However, this should be a prime opportunity for the defense to take advantage of a sloppy offense, especially with there being a 40% chance of rain in Tampa this weekend
Green Bay Packers D/ST @ CLE
With the total set at 42.5, this contest is projected to be a low-scoring defensive affair, which is perfect for those fantasy football managers looking to start the Packers.
Through two weeks, this defense has looked like one of the more elite units, especially with the addition of All-Pro Micah Parsons. They’ve held both their opponents to under 20 points so far, while adding 8 sacks and 1 INT.
Kicker Options On The Waiver Wire
Spencer Shrader | Indianapolis Colts
Ranking as the #1 overall kicker in fantasy football across two weeks, he has yet to miss a field goal in his NFL career.
So far, the Colts have proved everyone wrong and are one of the best offenses in the NFL. In fact, they’ve scored on an NFL record 10 drives to start the season, which in large part has been thanks to the ability of Shrader.
The second-year player out of Notre Dame will also be kicking in 9 indoor stadiums for the remainder of the season, which helps alleviate weather concerns for the Colts’ special teams unit.
He clearly has the full trust of head coach Shane Steichan, as he allowed Shrader to attempt a 60-yard field goal to win the game, which later resulted in a 45-yard game-winner after an encroachment penalty by the Denver Broncos.
Joey Slye | Tennessee Titans
The inability of the Titans to find the enzone has actually worked towards Slye’s benefit, ranking as the #3 overall kicker in fantasy football thus far.
He’s made all 8 of his attempts thus far in the season, along with 1extra point. He definitely has one of the strongest legs in the league, having already hit three 50+ yard FGs thus far.
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