As we’ve seen in past years, fantasy football championships can be won on the waiver wire.

With players like Puka Nacua, Kyren Williams, and James Conner breaking out early in past seasons, capitalizing on emerging players is key to success.

New York Jets WR Adonai Mitchell – 17% rostered

In Week 1, Mitchell had a 12.5% target share, the same as Mason Taylor and Kenyon Sadiq.  During Week 2 against the Green Bay Packers, though, he saw a team-leading 33.3% target share (11 targets).

With Isaiah Williams taking over the slot role due to Omar Cooper Jr.’s injury, you can expect Adonai Mitchell to be in most two-receiver sets going forward. 

His big-play ability and game-breaking speed make him an interesting stash who could become a viable flex play, depending on the matchup.

Miami Dolphins WR Malik Washington – 7.4% rostered

Despite rookie Caleb Douglas getting most of the love, Washington continues to lead the Miami Dolphins’ receivers in targets this season (13)

He currently sits second among all Dolphins in touches, far behind De’Von Achane 38, as well as first in receiver-slot snaps (29)

With Miami having him on the field at a very high rate, he’s worth a pick up.

Seattle Seahawks RB Emmanuel Wilson – 0.5% rostered

While the Seahawks drafted Jadarian Price in the first round, they haven’t used him as a clear lead back through two weeks.

After his second-quarter fumble in Week 2, veteran Emmanuel Wilson outcarried Price 6-5. Price went down with a shoulder injury late in the third, and Wilson took advantage of the opportunity, logging 12 carries for 58 yards in the fourth quarter.

Even if Price doesn’t miss time due to the shoulder injury, Wilson is a sneaky grab due to his goal-line volume.

If Price does end up missing time, though, Wilson could be as high as an RB2 play against a Washington Commanders defense that allows over 100 rushing yards per game so far.

Green Bay Packers RB Kaleb Johnson – 2.8% rostered

Among the Green Bay Packers’ three running backs, Kaleb Johnson received the most carries in Week 2 (8) and tied MarShawn Lloyd in offensive snaps played (16).

After Lloyd’s fumble, though, he never saw the field again.

Chris Brooks is used typically as the third-down back because of his premier pass blocking, which increases his snap share, but his opportunities are limited because the other two are more talented with the ball.

Johnson is a downhill runner who’s able to slip through blocks, as was seen with his 12-yard carry in overtime.

Until Josh Jacobs returns, this backfield is a shot in the dark, but Johnson could come out as the lead RB sooner rather than later.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Cade Otton – 2.3% Rostered

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have always been a pass-heavy team with Baker Mayfield at QB, and running back Bucky Irving offers more than most RBs as a route-runner out of the backfield.

Cade Otton has always been overlooked as a pass catcher for Tampa Bay with all its receiving talent, and it seems to be happening again with how few fantasy folks have him rostered.

There’s absolutely no competition in the tight end room, as Otton has the highest snap percentage of all NFL TEs at 93.9%. 

Against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, he received the second-most targets on the team with six and is tied for the most on the year with Emeka Egbuka and Irving at 11.

For managers with a thin tight end room, Otton could offer a higher floor than most available options.