If the NFL was controlled like a game of Madden, we would be asking for the injury sliders to be lowered or turned off. Major player losses are going to force all of us to push and shove our way onto the waiver wire this week. In this week's rundown, we issue reminders on running back handcuffs that you may have dangerously left off your roster in the first two weeks of the season and focus on the highly coveted Chiefs running back replacements. Analysis leans to PPR formats. 

Before you determine which players you should target on the Fantasy football waiver wire ahead of Week 3, you NEED to see what Scott Engel has to say.

An inaugural member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association's Hall of Fame, Engel has contributed to many outlets during his 28 years in the industry, including The Athletic, SiriusXM FantasySports Radio, ESPN.com, NFL.com, the Associated Press, Yahoo Sports, SI.com, the New York Post, USA Today, RotoBaller, and of course, CBSSports.com.

Now, he's revealed the best widely available free agents following Week 2. Two key players to target on the Week 3 waiver wire: Backup Kansas City Chiefs running backs Samaje Perine and Carson Steele. Engel has full breakdowns for both players, including the rookie Steele.

Engel is also in on a widely available wide receiver! This player should be in for a big role that requires using 38% of your FAB budget to secure as he could be a HUGE boost to your roster moving forward! You ABSOLUTELY need to see who it is before making any Week 3 waiver wire claims.

Which players should you target on the Week 3 Fantasy football waiver wire, and which WR offers big upside? ... Join SportsLine right now to see the optimal league-winning free agents, all from an FSWA Hall of Famer!