Keon Coleman, Cedric Tillman, Top Fantasy Waiver-Wire WRs After Stefon Diggs Injury

Doric SamOctober 27, 2024

Keon Coleman, Cedric Tillman, Top Fantasy Waiver-Wire WRs After Stefon Diggs Injury

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    HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 27: Stefon Diggs #1 of the Houston Texans looks on before kickoff against the Indianapolis Colts during an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on October 27, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
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    Houston Texans star receiver Stefon Diggs was forced to exit Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts due to an apparent non-contact knee injury.

    Fantasy football managers who rostered the four-time Pro Bowler could be left scrambling for a replacement if he's forced to miss extended time.

    However, B/R is here to provide you with the top options to add off the waiver wire if you need to remove Diggs from your lineup.

Buffalo Bills WR Keon Coleman

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    SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 27: Keon Coleman #0 of the Buffalo Bills warms up prior to a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on October 27, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
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    Rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman enters Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks leading the Buffalo Bills with 326 receiving yards. However, he's still rostered by just 53.9 percent of fantasy teams in PPR leagues, per Fantasy Pros.

    Coleman is coming off the best game of his young career, recording four catches for a career-high 125 yards in a 34-10 win over the Tennessee Titans. He only has two touchdowns this season, but that number should increase as he continues to develop chemistry with star quarterback Josh Allen.

    The arrival of veteran receiver Amari Cooper, who was acquired from the Cleveland Browns, should open up more opportunities for Coleman to have some favorable matchups going forward.

    If the 21-year-old is still available in your league, he's definitely worth an add.

Cleveland Browns WR Cedric Tillman

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    CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 20: Cedric Tillman #19 of the Cleveland Browns carries the ball during the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Huntington Bank Field on October 20, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images)
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    Cleveland Browns second-year wideout Cedric Tillman wasn't a household name entering the 2024 season, but he should be on the radar of fantasy football managers after his breakout performance over the last two weeks.

    After reeling in eight catches for 81 yards last week, Tillman followed that up with seven catches for 99 yards and two touchdowns on Sunday to help lead the Browns to a 29-24 upset win over the Baltimore Ravens. He was targeted nine times by new Cleveland quarterback Jameis Winston, ranking second on the team behind only Elijah Moore.

    The Browns offense looks to have new life with Winston under center, so Tillman is among the players who could benefit fantasy football managers down the stretch of the season.

    According to Fantasy Pros, Tillman is owned by just 17.4 percent of teams, so he will undoubtedly be among the most popular waiver-wire pickups this week.

Green Bay Packers WR Romeo Doubs

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    GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 13: Romeo Doubs #87 of the Green Bay Packers dives for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter of the game at Lambeau Field on October 13, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
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    Green Bay Packers receiver Romeo Doubs appears to have found his groove after overcoming a slow start to the season, but he's still owned by just 65.3 percent of teams, per Fantasy Pros.

    Doubs has been productive in each of his last three outings since returning from his one-game suspension. He caught two touchdowns in a win over the Arizona Cardinals on Oct. 13, and he notched eight catches for 94 yards in last week's win over the Houston Texans and three catches for 72 yards in Sunday's win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

    Doubs is unlikely to be available on the waiver wire in deeper leagues, but it could be worth trading for him if you have expendable players on your roster. It's safe to project a big second half of the season for Doubs, as the Packers offense appears to be firing on all cylinders.

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