
Best Running Back Waiver Wire Pick Ups for NFL Fantasy Football Week 2
Updated Sep. 13, 2025 10:20 p.m. ET
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We have RB waiver wire tips for you, going into Week 2 of the NFL season -- scroll down before locking in your fantasy lineup. See the list below for potential fantasy football targets you might be able to grab off of the waiver wire this week.
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NFL Week 2 RB Waiver Wire Pick Ups
Kenneth Gainwell, Pittsburgh Steelers
- Week 2 Matchup: Sunday, 1 p.m. ET vs. Seattle Seahawks
- Projected Fantasy Points: 9.3
- Week 2 Projection Ranking: No. 32 RB
- Gainwell's Season Fantasy Points: 5.3
Kareem Hunt, Kansas City Chiefs
- Week 2 Matchup: Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET vs. Philadelphia Eagles
- Projected Fantasy Points: 7.6
- Week 2 Projection Ranking: No. 36 RB
- Hunt's Season Fantasy Points: 4.6
Najee Harris, Los Angeles Chargers
- Week 2 Matchup: Monday, 10 p.m. ET at Las Vegas Raiders
- Projected Fantasy Points: 6
- Week 2 Projection Ranking: No. 39 RB
- Harris' Season Fantasy Points: 2
Rico Dowdle, Carolina Panthers
- Week 2 Matchup: Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET at Arizona Cardinals
- Projected Fantasy Points: 7.1
- Week 2 Projection Ranking: No. 40 RB
- Dowdle's Season Fantasy Points: 3.6
Justice Hill, Baltimore Ravens
- Week 2 Matchup: Sunday, 1 p.m. ET vs. Cleveland Browns
- Projected Fantasy Points: 7.2
- Week 2 Projection Ranking: No. 43 RB
- Hill's Season Fantasy Points: -0.1
Samaje Perine, Cincinnati Bengals
- Week 2 Matchup: Sunday, 1 p.m. ET vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
- Projected Fantasy Points: 6.2
- Week 2 Projection Ranking: No. 47 RB
- Perine's Season Fantasy Points: 2.6
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