Quarterbacks

Derek Carr, Oakland Raiders (15 percent ownership)

Some will indicate that it's too early to roster Carr. One performance doesn't seem to be enough to rely on him as a backup in 12-team leagues some will say. That's fine and dandy, but we're talking about a top-24 fantasy quarterback here. And unless multiple players in your league decided against rostering two quarterbacks, that pretty much makes Carr a decent waiver-add.

Though, the better bet here is deeper leagues. Carr will give you that guy who can step in and put up QB1 numbers based on matchups. Outside of putting up the fifth-best week for a fantasy quarterback, Carr's exceptional play led to the creation of relationships with both Amari Cooper and Michael Crabtree in the passing game. Those two caught 16 of the 27 passes thrown in their direction for 220 yards and two scores. 

Tyrod Taylor, Buffalo Bills (15 percent ownership)

Despite throwing three interceptions against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Taylor was still the sixth-ranked fantasy quarterback in Week 2. And through two games, he's currently the fifth-best fantasy player at his position.

Entrenched in as the Bills starter moving forward, there is no logical reason to believe Taylor won't find a way to put up top-15 numbers when all is said and done. That's pretty much all he needs to do in order to justify being rostered in 12-team leagues. 

Running Backs

Matt Jones, Washington Redskins (24 percent ownership)

Coming off a stellar Week 2 performance against a good St. Louis Rams defense, it appears that this rookie third-round pick will remain a constant in Washington's running game moving forward. Jones actually had more touches (19) than Alfred Morris (18), a sign that the Redskins view this Florida product to be an important part of the team's offense. Jones went on to record 123 yards and two scores on those 19 touches — numbers that were good enough for him to finish as the second-best fantasy running back this week. 

If you decide to roster Jones, it should be as nothing more than a handcuff option for Morris. Maybe you are lacking at the FLEX position, which would enable you to go with these two Redskins running backs on a weekly basis. After all, the team's offensive line is playing elite-level football. 

James Starks, Green Bay Packers (11 percent ownership)

This would be nothing more than a quick one or two-week add. It looks like Eddie Lacy avoided serious injury against the Seattle Seahawks last week, but it appears he may in fact miss a couple weeks. If that's the case, and with Green Bay going up against Kansas City this week, it makes sense to roster Lacy's backup. After all, the Packers will need to get a running game going against a good Chiefs pass defense. 

Filling in for Lacy last week, Starks put up 106 total yards on 22 touches against Seattle. That's not too shabby at all. He can be a decent FLEX option when given the opportunity to start.  

Wide Receivers

Doug Baldwin, Seattle Seahawks (30 percent ownership)

This might not be a sexy choice, but Baldwin has done nothing short of producing through two games. As Russell Wilson's clear No. 1 receiver, the veteran has put up 14 receptions on 17 targets through two games. Until Wilson finds a way to connect with Jimmy Graham, Baldwin will continue to be a PPR stud.

Adding him via the waiver wire doesn't necessarily mean starting him immediately. However, if you are in a pinch at WR2/FLEX, Baldwin would at least provide you with a certain level of consistency you may not have on your roster outside of the few elite options you boast. 

Michael Crabtree, Oakland Raiders (21 percent ownership)

Crabtree received a ridiculous 16 targets against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. If that doesn't tell us what we need to know about his importance to the Raiders passing game and Derek Carr, I am not too sure what will. Through two games, the former San Francisco 49ers first-round pick has tallied 14 receptions on 24 targets for 148 yards and a score. That's good enough to rank Crabtree as the 15th-best PPR receiver thus far this season. 

Even with Amari Cooper acting as the Raiders deep threat, Crabtree will receive the necessary targets from an up-and-coming quarterback to put up some solid fantasy numbers this season. You can take that to the bank. 

Tight Ends

Ladarius Green, San Diego Chargers (49 percent ownership)

Green will continue to act as a TE1 until Antonio Gates returns from his four-game suspension. Even after putting up less than 50 yards against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, this talented backup finds himself as the ninth-ranked fantasy tight end through two weeks. He's caught 10 of the 12 passes thrown in his direction for 121 yards and a score in two games. 

Eric Ebron, Detroit Lions (16 percent ownership)

It's becoming readily apparent that Matthew Stafford is attempting to incorporate Ebron into the offense this season. He's already been targeted a ridiculous 15 times this season, only 32 less than all season. And through two games, Ebron is the seventh-ranked fantasy tight end. In a pass-happy Lions offense, Ebron's targets will be there to make him a solid bottom-end TE1 play. Interestingly, he's owned in less than one-fifth of Yahoo leagues.