QB Injuries Open Fantasy Waiver Market Two Weeks Into NFL Season

With Jaxson Dart, Caleb Williams, Sam Darnold and Kyler Murray banged up, fantasy players are scanning waivers for quarterback help.

Quarterback injuries have hit hard just two weeks into the NFL and fantasy football season, with Jaxson Dart, Caleb Williams, Sam Darnold and Kyler Murray all affected. Murray could return this week, but fantasy managers still need short-term answers at the position.

Yahoo Sports highlighted five quarterbacks worth considering on waivers. Bryce Young of the Carolina Panthers tops the list after throwing three touchdowns in each of his first two games, working with wide receivers Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker. He faces the Cleveland Browns this week.

Tyler Shough of the New Orleans Saints remains available in more leagues than his numbers justify, according to the report, thanks to a strong receiving group and rushing production that included 23 yards and a touchdown on the ground last week. Sam Darnold of the Seattle Seahawks, described as a Super Bowl winner, could be a pickup if dropped, with Jaxon Smith-Njigba as his top target.

Washington's Marcus Mariota offers rushing ability and targets Terry McLaurin and Stefon Diggs, though he faces a tough Seattle matchup. Atlanta's Michael Penix Jr. rounds out the list, with Drake London, Kyle Pitts and Bijan Robinson all involved in the Falcons' passing game.