We're here every week giving you our tips on the best Draft Premier League players to pick up ahead of Fantrax/Sleeper Waiver Wire processing! Acquisitions via waivers can make or break your Fantasy EPL season, so make sure you follow our Gameweek 2 recommendations to help dominate your Draft League.
Essential reading before your weekly waiver requests process!
Waiver Wire Gameweek 2
Here we outline our Fantasy EPL Waiver Wire Gameweek 2 targets that have 40% rostered or below on Fantrax. These players should perform well over the upcoming period!
Neco Williams (Ros 37%)
Prospects: According to our Fixture Difficulty Tracker, Nottingham Forest have the 3rd best defensive fixture over the next two gameweeks and so picking a Forest DEF should be one of your top priorities, especially if you need to fill that DEF roster spot. Neco Williams, the ex-Liverpool DEF, attempted 1 shot, registered 2 KP (Key Passes), 2 ACNC (Accurate Crosses Not Corners), 2 CoS (Successful Dribbles) as well as a flurry of defensive stats. This spread of actions, during Gameweek, 1 resulted in the Welsh DEF scoring 13.5 FPts, despite conceding a late goal. If Williams has that spot nailed, he could be a serious consideration as a DEF-2/3 for the rest of your season.
Verdict: I would use a mid-tier waiver pick or 4-5 FAB to get him.
Adama Traore (Ros 23%)
Prospects: Break out the baby-oil because Adama is back! There's a lot of hype around this dribble merchant, and rightly so. When the Spanish FWD saw a consistent run of starts, he was averaging 10-13 FPts per game, but it should be noted that back then Traore was playing for a different club. However, the current Fulham squad are an arguably more talented group of players than his old Wolves teammates, and Traore could see a return of form to his glory days. In Gameweek 1, Traore scored 5.5 FPts, which included 4 CoS (9 attempted). Fulham have the best fixture rating of all FWDs over the next two gameweeks, making Traore a no-brainer pick.
Verdict: I would use a mid-tier waiver pick or 5-6 FAB to get him.
Sammie Szmodics (Ros 1%)
Prospects: Sammie Szmodics is now 1 of 10 new faces that have been recruited by Ipswich Town for their 24/25 Premier League campaign. However, Szmodics might be the most eye-catching asset of their lot yet. Szmodics was the 23/24 Championship's golden boot winner, scoring the most goals (27), including 4 assists. In Gameweek 1, the ex-Blackburn Rovers MID came on as a late sub on the left-side of the attack versus Liverpool and scored 3 FPts in 15 minutes. Due to Hutchinson's versatility in playing either flank (from left to right), especially after Wes Burns' injury, Szmodics could get the start from Gameweek 2 and prove to be a real gem moving forward.
Verdict: I would use a low-tier waiver pick or 2-3 FAB to get him.
Check out the table below showing our waiver picks' essential stats from the recent past and for the upcoming GW.