Bryce Young Draws Week 2 Waiver Adds After 361 Yards and 4 TDs

Q: With top quarterbacks sidelined, which forgotten veteran is quietly positioned to save your Superflex roster this week?

Carson Wentz is the forgotten veteran most likely to rescue a Superflex roster this week. The case is straightforward: Kyler Murray remains in concussion protocol, and if he cannot clear in time, Wentz is expected to start for Minnesota. In Week 1, after replacing Murray, Wentz went 12-for-19 for 133 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions, immediately showing usable fantasy value in relief. Both the original waiver analysis and follow-up reporting point to him as the clearest add in Superflex and two-quarterback leagues. Yahoo Fantasy analysts called him a “must-add,” and multiple waiver columns treated him as the top short-term veteran fix because starting quarterbacks with a real offensive ecosystem are rarely available on waivers in these formats. The matchup also helps. Minnesota faces a Bears defense that just allowed Bryce Young to throw for 361 yards and three touchdowns in a high-scoring Week 1 game. That gives Wentz a plausible QB2 path even if his passing volume is modest. There is some risk because Murray is considered day-to-day, so Wentz’s value depends on Murray missing at least one more game. But among the available replacements, Wentz offers the strongest blend of immediate starting opportunity, proven veteran experience, and usable fantasy ceiling. If you need a one-week Superflex lifeline, Wentz is the priority add. Drew Lock is a secondary option while Sam Darnold is out, but Wentz is the veteran best positioned to matter right away.

Q: Which overlooked backup running back could instantly become a league-winning asset if his team's superstar misses extended time?

Kaelon Black is the overlooked backup running back with the clearest league-winning upside. The article and supporting reports consistently single out the San Francisco 49ers rookie as the top stash behind Christian McCaffrey. Black already showed immediate relevance in Week 1, rushing 14 times for 65 yards and even outpacing McCaffrey in carries as San Francisco managed the star’s workload. He has also firmly emerged as the 49ers’ No. 2 back, ahead of Jordan James. What makes Black especially valuable is the combination of team context and contingency upside. McCaffrey is still elite, but he is coming off a massive workload and has an injury history. In Kyle Shanahan’s run scheme, the lead back role has long produced strong fantasy numbers regardless of who fills it. If McCaffrey were to miss extended time, Black could inherit one of the most fantasy-friendly rushing jobs in football almost instantly. There are some caveats. Some evaluators note Black’s limited receiving résumé could cap his full PPR ceiling if the 49ers lean on others in passing situations. Even so, the broader evidence points the same way: he is the premium handcuff and the most likely waiver-wire running back to turn into a major weekly starter if circumstances break his way. Among the other names mentioned, Chris Rodriguez Jr., Tyler Allgeier, Devin Singletary, Kendre Miller and Braelon Allen are useful stashes, but Black stands out as the best bet to become a true difference-maker.

3 articles · Updated · CBS Sports · Sep 16

361 passing yards and four total touchdowns against Chicago pushed Bryce Young to the top tier of Week 2 fantasy waiver-wire quarterback targets.
37.4 fantasy points may not be repeatable, but Young has now topped 20.5 points in six of his past nine games dating to last season, including the playoffs.
Carolina’s upgraded pass-catching group — including Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker — is cited as a key reason Young could emerge as a surprise fantasy starter in 2026.
The waiver column recommends only a 1% FAAB bid on Young, reflecting broad Week 2 streaming options and a market shaped partly by quarterback injuries to Kyler Murray, Sam Darnold and Tua Tagovailoa.