Top 11 waiver-wire pickups for Week 3 in your fantasy football league

ESPN fantasy ownership: 61.8%

Week 2 stats: 138 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown, three receptions, 21 receiving yards — 24.9 fantasy points

One thing to know: Matt Breida was thrust into the starting job in San Francisco after Jerick McKinnon tore his ACL just days before the start of the season. While his Week 1 performance was underwhelming, he broke out in Week 2. He's already owned in a majority of leagues, but it's worth checking to see if he's available when putting together your waiver claims.

ESPN fantasy ownership: 42.5%

Week 2 stats: 77 rushing yards, three receptions, 21 receiving yards — 12.8 fantasy points

One thing to know: Austin Ekeler was also one of our Week 1 pickups, and after another double-digit fantasy performance, it's a bit easier to believe he'll continue to have value in the No. 2 role behind Melvin Gordon.

ESPN fantasy ownership: 39.4%

Week 2 stats: 27 rushing yards, four receptions, 15 receiving yards — 8.2 fantasy points

One thing to know: Giovani Bernard didn't have a huge day on Sunday, but after Joe Mixon went down with an injury, Bernard might be the most valuable pickup available this week.

ESPN fantasy ownership: 30.5%

Week 2 stats: 61 rushing yards, two receptions, three receiving yards — 8.4 fantasy points

One thing to know: While the Colts are still using multiple running backs, Wilkins emerged as the top rusher for the team in Week 2, averaging 6.1 yards per carry. He might not make an immediate impact on your fantasy team, but he's a good guy to stash on your roster for when the bye weeks begin.

ESPN fantasy ownership: 48.8%

Week 2 stats: Seven receptions, 116 receiving yards, one touchdown — 24.6 fantasy points

One thing to know: Keelan Cole looked unstoppable on Sunday against the Patriots, making the best catch of the weekend on his way to 116 receiving yards. If Blake Bortles can keep his hot streak going, Cole could be set for a big year.

ESPN fantasy ownership: 37.2%

Week 2 stats: Four receptions, 64 receiving yards, one touchdown — 16.7 fantasy points

One thing to know: Julio Jones will always be Matt Ryan's first look in Atlanta, but rookie Calvin Ridley had himself quite a day on Sunday, and with the Falcons offense capable of putting up big numbers, there's value up and down the depth chart. Catching four out of his five targets, Ryan's trust in Ridley will continue to grow throughout the year.

ESPN fantasy ownership: 1.1%

Week 2 stats: Six receptions, 91 receiving yards, one touchdown — 21.1 fantasy points

One thing to know: Tyler Boyd might be a boom or bust player, but as the Bengals second receiver, he'll have value when the matchups are good, or if any teams over-commit to covering A.J. Green. He's a good guy to snag now if you'll need bye week fill-ins later in the season.

ESPN fantasy ownership: 3.2%

Week 2 stats: Five receptions, 138 receiving yards, one touchdown — 24.8 fantasy points

One thing to know: For any fantasy player that waited to draft a tight end this year and missed out on Will Dissly or George Kittle last week, Jesse James is your guy. It's clear he's a vital part of the offense with Le'Veon Bell still holding out.

ESPN fantasy ownership: 24.7%

Week 2 stats: Two fumble recoveries, four sacks, 20 points allowed — 10 fantasy points

One thing to know: The Jets were the No. 1 fantasy defense after Week 1, and finished in the top five in Week 2. This week they take on the Browns — an easy play for any teams streaming defenses.

ESPN fantasy ownership: 58.6%

Week 1 stats: One interception, one fumble recovery, one touchdown, 24 points against — 15 fantasy points

One thing to know: Regardless of how they play on Monday night, you'll want to add the Bears defense to your lineup if they're available in your league — they've got a trip to Arizona to play the Cardinals in Week 3 that should offer plenty of opportunities.