Updated September 14, 2026
Week 2 Waiver Wire 2026: Coker, Black & FAAB Bids
Two different claims: a receiver for a lineup need and a running back for bench insurance. Start with availability in your league, then price the role you actually need.
Reviewed , before Monday night's game. This is a dated Week 2 shortlist for typical 12-team redraft leagues, not a live injury feed. Check the latest injury report before submitting a claim.
Week 2 waiver priorities and FAAB ranges
| Player | Use | Remaining FAAB |
|---|---|---|
| Jalen Coker WR · CAR | First check if you need a receiver | 15–25% |
| Kaelon Black RB · SF | Bench stash; more useful behind McCaffrey | 5–10% |
The ranges are Squawk's editorial starting points, not measured winning bids, roster-percentage estimates, or a consensus survey. They assume the player is available and you have room to add him. Use the low end with a strong bench; consider the high end when he addresses an immediate weakness.
Jalen Coker: first check if you need a receiver
Carolina's Week 1 recap reports 138 receiving yards and two touchdowns against Chicago. Panthers Week 1 recap · September 13.
Our read: make him the first availability check if your lineup needs a receiver. The production earns a claim, but two touchdowns should not become your weekly expectation.
Bid check: 15–25% of your remaining budget. With $80 left, that is approximately $12–$20.
What could change the call: Check routes and targets alongside the box score before increasing the bid. One opener does not settle his role for the entire season.
If you miss out: If he is rostered or the bid exceeds your limit, look for a receiver with repeatable targets rather than chasing another two-touchdown box score.
Kaelon Black: bench stash; more useful behind mccaffrey
San Francisco's opening-game recap describes a backfield led by Christian McCaffrey with Kaelon Black also involved behind him. 49ers opening-game recap · September 11 local time.
Our read: a useful bench claim, especially for the manager rostering McCaffrey. Price the contingent role, not a starting job that has not opened.
Bid check: 5–10% of your remaining budget. With $80 left, that is approximately $4–$8.
What could change the call: The starter remains ahead of him. A listed backup does not automatically inherit every carry or passing-down snap if the starter misses time.
If you miss out: If you need points in Week 2 rather than bench insurance, reserve this budget for a player with a current starting opportunity.
How to set the actual bid
- Identify the player you would drop and whether the new player helps your starting lineup or only the bench.
- Convert the percentage using your remaining balance. Do not mistake a percentage of $80 remaining for the same number of dollars from a $100 starting budget.
- Check your league's prior winning bids and tie rules. A suggested range cannot predict what another manager will offer.
- Set alternative claims with the same conditional drop where your platform supports it. Check processing order so multiple successful bids cannot leave you with unintended moves.
- Review late injury news and the Monday game before your league's actual claim deadline.
The role check matters more than the trend
An add spike shows interest. To decide whether it should become your claim, look for playing time, routes, targets and backfield opportunities. The Reddit Hype Index describes discussion; Coach DNA adds historical context. Neither guarantees next week's workload.
Use the FAAB calculator for a signal-based comparison with your budget and selected week. It can differ from this dated editorial shortlist as new information arrives. For rolling priority or platform rules, start with how the waiver wire works.