Fantasy managers entering Week 2 should take a close look at the waiver wire, with Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason and San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. among the notable players still available in a meaningful share of ESPN leagues.
SEO Title: Week 2 Fantasy Football Waiver Wire: Jordan Mason, Deebo Samuel Sr. Availability
SEO Description: Week 2 fantasy football waiver priorities include Vikings running back Jordan Mason and 49ers receiver Deebo Samuel Sr., both still available in some ESPN leagues.
Week 2 waiver wire can reshape fantasy rosters
The first major waiver period of the season can produce players who become weekly starters, short-term injury replacements or season-long difference-makers. Managers should not treat early September adds as minor transactions, particularly when roster situations are changing around the league.
- Only players rostered in fewer than 60% of ESPN leagues qualified for the broader Week 2 waiver discussion.
- Player tracking statistics used in the evaluation came from Next Gen Stats.
- The weekly waiver focus covers quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends and team defenses.
Jordan Mason remains a priority if available
Mason did not qualify for the main waiver list because he is rostered in 68% of ESPN leagues. Still, that leaves him unclaimed in more than 30% of leagues, making him an immediate add for any fantasy manager who finds him on the wire.
The Vikings running back stands out as the type of player who should not remain available through another waiver cycle. Managers with room on their roster should move quickly rather than hope Mason clears to free agency.
Deebo Samuel Sr. has added opportunity in San Francisco
Samuel is also rostered in 68% of ESPN leagues, but his remaining availability makes him worth checking in every format. The 49ers wide receiver could see an expanded role with De’Zhaun Stribling expected to miss at least one month.
- Samuel is available in roughly 32% of ESPN leagues.
- Stribling’s absence is projected to last a minimum of four weeks.
- Fantasy managers in need of wide receiver help should see whether Samuel was overlooked in their league.
Managers should act before the next kickoff
Week 2 is often when fantasy depth charts begin to shift, whether because of injuries, usage changes or unexpected performances. Mason and Samuel are already above the standard roster-rate threshold for waiver recommendations, but both remain available often enough to justify an immediate search before the next round of NFL games.
