Week 3 Fantasy Tight End Streamers: Ferguson, Gadsden II, and Freiermuth
With injuries to key tight ends, fantasy managers can turn to waiver-wire options like Oronde Gadsden II, Pat Freiermuth, and Terrance Ferguson. Gadsden II is available in 57% of leagues and could see increased targets after Chargers injuries. Freiermuth, rostered in only 20% of leagues, has played a high snap share and caught 90% of his targets.
The Chargers' tight end room has been reshaped by injuries, with David Njoku and Charlie Kolar both landing on injured reserve. That opens a clear path for Gadsden II to absorb meaningful snaps in a passing attack where tight ends have drawn roughly a third of Herbert's targets through two weeks.
Freiermuth's snap count stands out among Steelers skill players, trailing only DK Metcalf. His efficiency is notable—he has converted nine of ten targets into catches and accounts for the team's only receiving touchdown. Ferguson, meanwhile, emerged in Week 2 with eight targets and a score, positioning himself as a primary option behind the Rams' top receivers.
Fantasy football's popularity means waiver-wire advice like this could influence how millions of casual fans engage with the NFL each week. When injuries strike, streamer recommendations may shape viewing habits, daily fantasy decisions, and even social conversations around players who might otherwise go unnoticed. This could deepen fan investment in the sport's weekly rhythms, though it also reinforces the fantasy ecosystem's outsized role in how the game is consumed and discussed.