ETR’s Cheap WR Volume: Week 2

Welcome back to the Cheap WR Volume column — your one-stop shop for all of our favorite discounted wideouts. Realistically, this list can be used for cash games or tournaments, as we can be looser with the WR spots in our lineups, showing profit with lower-owned plays (vs. RBs) and cheaper salaries (vs. RBs). I’ll try to contextualize the plays we expect to be popular both as cash-game “locks” and tournament options, and hit on some deeper cuts.

There are many paths to increased volume for cheap WRs throughout the season, especially early on. Volume is what we’re looking for — even at the cheap end. The surest path to fantasy points is simply opportunity, and this article will explore projected opportunities for these cheap wide receivers.

Each week, I’ll discuss my favorite main-slate wideouts at $5,000 or cheaper on DraftKings and $6,000 or cheaper on FanDuel who we project for five-plus targets. This is not a full look at all cheap WR options; just the ones we deem worth mentioning. Consult our Projections (DraftKings, FanDuel), Top Plays, and Silva’s Matchups for more context on the position.

DraftKings & FanDuel

Quentin Johnston ($5,000 DK, $5,800 FD) and Tre’ Harris ($4,000 DK, $4,900 FD) – Ladd McConkey‘s status is one to watch here. The Chargers’ star receiver is questionable with a rib injury. We have Johnston above five targets regardless of McConkey’s status, but both QJ and second-year man Harris secured 22.2% target shares in Week 1 after McConkey left after just 18 routes in Week 1 (seven targets on those 18 routes). QJ and Harris would inherit large roles in a friendly Raiders matchup if McConkey is out.