Usually, the players in the waiver report are the result of what happens on the field on Sunday. Players have good games, poor games or are injured, and fantasy players have to react accordingly. This week, the biggest news came off the field, in the form of Ezekiel Elliott’s suspension and the trades of Jay Ajayi and Jimmy Garoppolo. While those stories dominated the headlines—and rightfully so—there was some noteworthy action on the field, as well. That could be where the real waiver wire value lies this week.

The waiver adds listed below include their ownership in Yahoo! fantasy leagues as well as the amount in FAAB I would be willing to spend out of a $100 budget.

10-Team League Waiver Adds

Juju Smith-Schuster, WR, PIT (48%) – After Smith-Schuster caught seven passes for 193 yards and a touchdown Sunday night, you have to think Martavis Bryant will be an afterthought in the Pittsburgh passing game if he remains on the team. This was Smith-Schuster’s first game with more than four receptions or 60 yards, but he does have four touchdowns through eight games. $40

Jack Doyle, TE, IND (50%) – I’m not sure what you have been waiting for if Doyle is still available in your league. He now has at least five receptions in four consecutive games and five of his last six. He is startable even in shallow leagues for the foreseeable future. $25

Josh McCown, QB, NYJ (25%) – Josh McCown is one of just seven quarterbacks with at least two passing touchdowns in each of his last four games, per Pro Football Reference. Aaron Rodgers is the only other quarterback on that list owned in fewer than 96% of Yahoo! leagues.  I don’t love McCown’s matchup against Buffalo this week, but I would rather take a chance on him than try to catch lightning in a bottle with Jared Goff or a lesser quarterback. $5

Darren McFadden, RB, DAL (35%) and Alfred Morris (39%) – McFadden has not been active for a single game this season, but I have to believe the Cowboys have been saving him for this eventuality. He is a much better pass catcher than Morris, and probably has a higher ceiling. Both running backs should be involved while Ezekiel Elliott serves his suspension. $50 and $30

Detroit Lions DEF (48%) – The Lions allowed 20 points against Pittsburgh last week and forced two turnovers, bringing their total to 16 in seven games. Detroit faces the Packers, Browns, Bears, Vikings, Ravens, Buccaneers, Bears, Bengals and Packers the rest of the way, and there could be a lot more turnovers in their future. $5

12-Team Leagues

Damien Williams, RB, MIA (1%) and Kenyan Drake (2%) – Both players will likely split the running back work in Miami with Jay Ajayi gone. I don’t think this is a backfield where there are clearly defined roles (at least right away) as is the case in places like Baltimore and Washington. This could look much more like Oakland’s backfield without Marshawn Lynch with two backs who are kind of similar and vulture touches from each other. Miami’s running backs still don’t have a touchdown this season, and while that could change as early as this week, no one would confuse this for a good situation. There is potential for one running back to emerge in the “Ajayi role,” but good luck figuring out who it will be. Drake was a third-round pick last year, and that pedigree could earn him an increased opportunity down the stretch, but Williams has been more effective as a pass-catcher and scored six touchdowns last season and may be the better player. I would go after Williams first, but if I missed on him and got Drake instead I would be just fine with that. $20

Paul Richardson, WR, SEA (30%) – It may be best to think of Richardson as a poor-man’s Will Fuller. Both are 6’0” and approximately 185 lbs. Both were high draft picks capable of making big plays who have shown a knack for finding the end zone this season. Both are averaging just over three receptions per game, even after Richardson caught six of seven targets for 105 yards and two touchdowns Sunday. Richardson is healthy now, which has always been his biggest issue, but six-catch games are likely the exception rather than the rule. $25

Tyler Lockett, WR, SEA (39%) – Lockett has more targets and receptions than Paul Richardson, not to mention 44 rushing yards on seven attempts. That being said, Lockett still hasn’t found the end zone this season. Lockett also caught six passes Sunday, and his presence is one of the reasons it is difficult to trust Paul Richardson. I would rather have Richardson, but it might not be a bad idea to make a slightly lower bid on them both, as I would be happy to own either one. $20

Matt Breida, RB, SF (9%) – It seems pretty clear Carlos Hyde is the better running back, and time is running out for San Francisco to trade him. That being said, Breida had six targets Sunday in addition to five carries, and as Chris Thompson and countless others have proven this season, that kind of workload can be valuable. $3

C.J. Prosise, RB, SEA (8%) – Seattle’s running backs hit an all-time low Sunday with 16 carries for five yards. I have thought all along C.J. Prosise was Seattle’s most talented running back, and it looks increasingly likely he will get a chance to showcase that talent if he can stay on the field. $1

Vernon Davis, TE, WAS (12%) – Jordan Reed left Sunday’s game with a hamstring injury, and if history is any indication, he will be questionable Sunday afternoon at Seattle. There are slim pickings at tight end in the late slate, so Vernon Davis remains a must-own for Reed owners. Davis caught five passes for 58 yards and a touchdown in the lone game Reed has missed this season. $8

14+ Team Leagues

A.J. Derby, TE, DEN (2%) – Derby has scored at least 10 fantasy points in PPR scoring in each of his last two games and three of his last four. He is difficult to trust, especially with Trevor Siemian struggling badly, but Siemian has leaned on him heavily of late. $1

Jimmy Garoppolo, QB, SF (3%) – Garoppolo is probably the best quarterback San Francisco has had all season, but that isn’t very high bar to clear. He probably won’t start until Week 10 at the earliest and Week 12 (the 49ers have a Week 11 bye) at the latest. Even so, he is almost certainly the most talented quarterback available in deep leagues, and he could be worth stashing for the stretch run. $1

New York Jets DEF (5%) – The Jets have forced at least two turnovers in four consecutive games and five of their last six. The Bills don’t turn the ball over much, but they are unlikely to rack up points, either. The Jets are a safe option if you need to get through a bye week. $5