This article analyzes key fantasy football waiver wire pickups for Week 2, highlighting notable players who made a significant impact. It emphasizes the rising value of Justin Fields, who took over as starting quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers after Russell Wilson's injury, showcasing his strong performance despite not scoring.

The piece also covers other players like Luke Schoonmaker of the Dallas Cowboys, Alexander Mattison from the Las Vegas Raiders, and rookies Devaughn Vele with the Denver Broncos and Braelon Allen of the New York Jets, each mentioned as potential adds for fantasy managers.