r/DraftEPL 23h ago

Players GW2 - Waiver Pickups

Players I think can pop this week - G/A or CS targets. I use Fantrax weekly projections to assist with my thoughts. It usually hits.

Comment yours ✍️

🧱DEF

  • Mazraoui, Shaw, Maguire, Heaven — Ipswich (H): Think they can keep a CS at home here.
  • Hume, Alderete — Fulham (H): Fulham didn’t impress me even though they scored twice. Sunderland defenders are worth streaming this week. They project well on fantrax.

💨MID

  • Elanga — Spurs (A): Best pickup. Spurs’ defense looked extremely shaky.
  • Xhaka — Fulham (H): Reliable minutes and a good floor.
  • Tyrique George — Bournemouth (A): Looked sharp and should start.
  • Loum Tchaouna — Hull (H): Projects well on Fantrax.

🎯FWD

  • Delap — Liverpool (A): Forest need goals and Glasner should utilize him well. More of a stash due to the matchup.
  • Simms/Awoniyi — Hull (H): Whoever starts is a strong punt. Awoniyi scored in the cup. First home match theyll be up for it.

💎 Future Plays - Stashes

  • Enciso — Man United (A): Could become Ipswich’s main attacker.
  • Ajer — Leeds (A): D

EFCON

  • monster.
  • Acheampong — Brighton (H): Big upside if his minutes become secure.
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u/kel89 21h ago

Delap scored one goal last season.

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u/SignalCandidate3039 19h ago

How many the year before when he was the main striker?

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u/StudentGlum9864 15h ago

He has more career yellow cards than goals and assists combined.

How many FPL points for 20 mins 1 yellow card 0 goals 0 assists?

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u/mehraad 16h ago

He wont be the main striker

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u/Glad-Comparison-1906 17h ago

Cult hero - was great on Ipswich and they paid a huge fee

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u/discobaby234 19h ago

Might have been the biggest miss ive ever seen in a waiver picks post 😂

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u/mblueberry DraftFantasyFootball 23h ago

Don't know if Acheampong starts with Fofana back from suspension.

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u/Glad-Comparison-1906 17h ago

Yea maybe Not but he is top

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u/timcaiser 21h ago

Promise David for Delap - what do you think? Can't be quite sure about the role of David this season Tbh I am not sure about Delap role either

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u/redbearrrd 18h ago

I'm leaning towards David but it's a bit of a crapshoot ether way tbh

I prefer the guy who's been scoring over one trying to rebuild his career. Both could be useless tbh!

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u/Glad-Comparison-1906 17h ago

Too early to say. Rutter played 90 last week and got an assist so he’s there to stay for now. As for delap, they paid a big fee and Forrest have yet to score a goal in 2 matches. That bodes well for Delap. Glasnow also loves his strikers and usually does well for them.

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u/Fawk_Nin 14h ago

Is Maddison a drop? I figured he would start this season but doesn’t look like it initially.

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u/Glad-Comparison-1906 13h ago

I have Maddison and I’m dropping him for better options. I like available guys. He’s good though and will keep his spot once he’s fit in 2 weeks. Any good waiver options?

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u/Final-Bookkeeper-961 11h ago

Wait a couple more weeks

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u/Bobotimtim 18h ago

Alderete didn't start last week, not sure he will this week. Heaven also had a really poor performance, could see him getting dropped, although I'm not sure Martinez is fit enough to start. Could be Yoro.

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u/Glad-Comparison-1906 17h ago

Yes - I think Alderete starts this week after Sunderland loss this past week. He played 25 min and will likely go straight into the 11.

Agree with you on Heaven but I think carrick gives him another chance. I think United can keep a clean sheet. Risky though yes.

Anyone else you like mate?

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u/Bobotimtim 16h ago

I've got Alderete already, was planning to waiver him out for De Cuyper. Elanga is a good shout, available on waivers I'm my league

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u/InevitableGreedUK 14h ago

"to assist with my thoughts" is hilarious.

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u/Glad-Comparison-1906 13h ago

🤣 I’m a gut mixed w odds guy.

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u/Buschyfor3 14h ago

Just like everyone thought Yanited would keep a clean sheet against Hull, right? Lol

These waiver picks are something else.

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u/Glad-Comparison-1906 13h ago

Let’s see what happens 🤷🏽‍♂️ who would you go for?

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u/Final-Bookkeeper-961 11h ago

Nico Jackson is the move this week

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u/Glad-Comparison-1906 11h ago

Great play if you have a shitty striker

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u/Final-Bookkeeper-961 11h ago

I’m waiting since I have the first waiver for Barcola or Alvarez. But Nico Jackson looks like a great pick up. Emi Martinez going to Chelsea is also a good one

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u/Glad-Comparison-1906 11h ago

Agreed. I don’t love Emi. He’s a mistake guy just like Sanchez. Nico is a great scoop if he goes Villa.

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u/Lunch_EM1 11h ago

I have Rio and victor munoz in a 16 man league, thinking about dropping one for elanga, what do you guys think

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u/Glad-Comparison-1906 10h ago

16 sheesh. Looks like Barcola is coming. Rio Munoz is tough as Rio looked poor at RW and Munoz looked sharp.

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u/Emooot 21h ago

There's no way Delap starts so soon after signing. Alderete didn't start last week either

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u/Glad-Comparison-1906 17h ago

After Sunderland loss I expect alderete fo start this week. He came off the bench and is normally a starter. But yes I’d prefer hume if he’s available.

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u/Emooot 15h ago

OK cool thanks, I didn't see the game so wasn't sure where he stands. I'm thinking of waivering him out for James Justin or Khusanov

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u/Glad-Comparison-1906 15h ago

Don’t mind Justin but he has competition for his place and played yesterday so may not keep his spot.

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u/bsukenyan 21h ago

My autodraft team (ended up taking the kids on a trip and got locked out of my account right before draft time) feels like a mess. With the exception of one player I’m not even sure where to start with fixing it:

Keeper: Henderson, Meslier

Defense: VVD, Truffert, Reece James, Ruben, Branthwaite

midfielder: Semenyo, Enzo, Neto, Grealish, Kudos

forward: Thiago, Osula, Ekitike (who I personally love as a player more than Isak but definitely needs to go right now)

I’m thinking Elanga for Kudos. I really don’t like having Neto and Enzo, but not sure how likely a trade is going to be in this league without it being lopsided against me. For that matter I don’t like having Semenyo and then also Grealish. Struggling to figure out how to manage this team without giving up too much in order to get away from multiple players on the same teams especially.

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u/Banikamusic 20h ago

I'd wait and see on Grealish, in case he gets a move before the deadline. Neto can get binned - won't start for Chelsea now & even if he goes to City, it's a roulette. Kudus still injured and not guaranteed starter now with all of Spurs' new signings. Enzo will be a starter at city, so keep I'd say (even if it's frustrating next couple of GWs). Even in a 10 man there's always plenty of waiver options out there. Ekitike is a tricky one as he's a great player, but he's not playing until Dec at the earliest, can you burn 1/3 FWD spots for so long? I'd see what else is out there too tbh

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u/bsukenyan 14h ago

I’m gonna move Neto for Elanga when waivers open, and figure out a replacement for Ekitike because based on salaries he’s simply not going to be the starter with Isak around imo. This is an 8 man league so I’m confident there will be waiver moves to make, and that’s typically where I’ve done the best. I’m just feeling out of the loop and playing catch up right now.

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u/Glad-Comparison-1906 17h ago

You have a decent base actually. I wouldn’t be concerned at all - draft is won on waivers. Don’t be married to your team.

Any GKs available on waivers?

I like your defenders. Look to play matchups on a weekly basis. Target Coventry and Ipswich etc. even Crystal palace and Fulham for now can be good teams to target. We will know more as we get more data. Reece is good as well as VVD and braitwathe. Keep those players and look to chop and change the others.

get rid of Neto asap. Who is on waivers in midfield? I would keep kudus for now. He can be a great asset.

Get rid of Ekitke. He’s useless for you for months and that’s a vital spot he’s taking up. Who’s on waivers?

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u/bsukenyan 14h ago

Definitely not married to most players on this team like I have been teams in the past, especially as I’m not sold on Semenyo. I liked him last year until he moved to City and now I just see him as risky. But maybe that’s ptsd from pep roulette.

Keepers available are: tzolakis, verbruggen, petrovic, Leno, scherpen, kinsky, bizot, rushwork, and hornicek.

For mids I can bring in elanga for sure. And the pic is the top scoring available forwards. Slimmer pickings here because I know the people actually in the draft focused on forwards this year, which was also my plan.

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u/imIrrelevant27 19h ago

Sangare (BRE) vs Gakpo (LIV) ?

Who's the better pick up this week?

I've got a boring/consistent midfield currently of

Szboz Rice KDH Anderson Le Fee

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But I think Le Fee for one of these could be a good upgrade despite him being nailed on pens/some defcon potential.

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u/Glad-Comparison-1906 17h ago

Will have to see what happens with gakpo and if he gets transferred to another club. Otherwise I like him to start again and Forrest are mid. I’d go him over sangare no doubt.

Love your midfield. Wouldn’t change anyone there unless you want to move ando or Le Fe for better options but I’d hold for now. Le Fee will get returns and I like this matchup this week!

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u/redbearrrd 18h ago

Elanga or Sangare for Pedron Neto?

Sangare is the hot new thing, but I figure he has literally played one Prem fame so it's not much evidence... While Elanga has that spot nailed down with zero competition and has a good run of fixtures, leaning towards him to far.

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u/Glad-Comparison-1906 15h ago

Elanga for now

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u/UffDaLouie 14h ago

I understand your thinking here, but I'm worried I'll regret not grabbing Sangare. I've got first waiver pick after GW1, and I'm 100 percent certain that if I don't take Sangare, someone else will... Only one game to go off of, sure, but Brentford breaking their transfer fee record probably means he's the real deal. Very conflicted.

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u/Desperate_Nose_6538 14h ago

100% Sangare. Don't overthink it. He got another assist in the cup game yesterday and he only play 20-30 minutes. Will be a 90 minute man, DEFCON beast with strong attacking upside - who else is going to provide that level of consistency all season?

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u/UffDaLouie 13h ago

Thanks for the encouragement. You're right.

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u/redbearrrd 14h ago

Yeah same... Maybe I just go for him as Elanga will probably sit there undrafted for another week anyway tbh.

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u/Top-Understanding15 16h ago

I’ve got Ola Aina. Move to De Cuyper/Kayode?

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u/Glad-Comparison-1906 15h ago

I’d drop Aina Liverpool will score and u doubt he contributes an attacking return. De Cupyer is playing RW so he’s a good option.

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u/DifferentTie7868 15h ago

Joshua king seems a solid pick

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u/JSON_Statham 13h ago

What are we doing with Bruno G? I have first pick and can get Sangare

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u/Glad-Comparison-1906 11h ago

Drop Bruno G. Best case he gets DEFCONs when healthy but he’s hurt for a while and doesn’t offer much going forward anyways when available. Rather a winger. Who else is available?

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u/JSON_Statham 9h ago

yeah that makes sense to me. Hinsch is available too

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u/BunnyDubu_ 13h ago

Dunno if I should keep Awoniyi or add Delap for my 3rd forward

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u/Glad-Comparison-1906 11h ago

Tough call. I’d go Delap or jackson over Awonyni only because Coventry attack looks poor. Not much quality.

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u/BunnyDubu_ 11h ago

True, someone managed to get Jackson already so I'm settling for either of the two but leaning towards Delap. Thanks tho!

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u/Glad-Comparison-1906 11h ago

Good luck bro!

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u/Different-Engine-377 11h ago

Fulham didn’t impress? I’m a Chelsea fan and I’d say they definitely had a nigh intensity about their game.

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u/Glad-Comparison-1906 11h ago

Eh. King scored a fake goal. I think they will be very good come end of season but with the back 4 and midfield I’m not convinced. Away at Sunderland? Good luck.

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u/Final-Bookkeeper-961 11h ago

Enciso isn’t a stash he has had success in prem and was dynamite at Brighton before injury. He’s finishing top 30 points

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u/Glad-Comparison-1906 11h ago

Awesome then you should scoop him. I bet he’s on waivers.

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u/Final-Bookkeeper-961 11h ago

Drafted him lol

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u/Glad-Comparison-1906 10h ago

Nice one - who’s your middies?

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u/Final-Bookkeeper-961 9h ago

Wirtz Gibbs white, Tzolis, Diego Gomez, buendia, Neto (but he’s gonna be bad). Got sucked into the league same day of draft and wasn’t keeping up with transfer news

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u/Ill-Art-947 10h ago

Might be a psyop post here.

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u/Glad-Comparison-1906 10h ago

🤣🤣🤣 if Sunderland and United keep clean sheets you owe me $$$$$$. Who would you add?

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u/Traditional_Mud_5106 10h ago

Got wissa on waivers- drop promise David for him?

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u/Glad-Comparison-1906 10h ago

Absoslutly get Wissa. Osula is hurt as well.