Week 3 IDP Waiver Wire: Pickups & Targets (Fantasy Football 2025)
After Week 1, we have a singular data point. After Week 2, we open up the possibility of trends. The goal here is to get ahead of trends as quickly as possible.
I always recommend being proactive on the waiver wire at the beginning of the season. If you missed out on Week 2 waivers, let's take a look at what Week 3 has to offer. The significant number of impactful injuries in the early part of the season has created new opportunities for players who have been waiting for their chance.
Don't overreact to a slow performance from one of your team's anchor IDP'ers, but don't be afraid to turn over some of the players at the bottom of your roster if someone with more appealing usage or alignment is available to scoop up.
My intention here is to cater to a wide variety of leagues every week. IDP leagues are like snowflakes, so if you have specific questions, jump into our subscriber Discord, find the IDP channel, and tag me with any questions you have.
Some of you play in leagues where all of these players are already owned, and some of you play in IDP leagues where only 3-4 players are rostered on each team, so the players listed below might not even be on your radar, so don't be afraid to reach out with specific questions. For now, expect at least one recommendation for shallow, medium, and deep leagues.
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Week 3 IDP Waiver Wire
Defensive Line
Nick Herbig - Pittsburgh Steelers
A high-ankle sprain knocked Alex Highsmith out of the lineup early in Week 2, but it sounds like he'll avoid IR, which is good news for Highsmith owners. In the short term, Nick Herbig is an immediate priority add on the waiver wire. Herbig is sort of like a handcuff running back, acting as a capable fill-in for both Highsmith and T.J. Watt at times over the past few seasons. He played almost 80% of the snaps last week, and he's locked in for an 80%+ snap share for the next few weeks. Even in shallow leagues, Herbig is worth considering this week if you're looking for a spark along the defensive line.
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