Bo Nix, QB, Denver Broncos

Preseason Week 2: 8-of-9, 80 yards passing, TD; 12 rushing yards

Bo Nix looks regular-season-ready. He has certainly outplayed his quarterback competition.

In the Broncos’ second preseason game, Zach Wilson completed two out of six passes for 29 yards and a touchdown, but he took a sack for a safety. Jarrett Stidham threw an interception in both of Denver’s exhibition outings.

Meanwhile, Nix has gone 23 of 30 passing for 205 yards and two touchdowns in preseason play.

Keep in mind that head coach Sean Payton is calling the Broncos offense, which bodes well for Nix. Last season, under Payton, Russell Wilson finished as QB14. He didn’t even play in the last two weeks.

As a rookie, Nix will go through growing pains, but he’ll be worth it in the long run while attached to Payton. If you’re in a two-quarterback or superflex league, get him now before the Broncos officially tab him as their starter.

Buy Nix For: Derek Carr, Bryce Young, Kendre Miller

Jahan Dotson, WR, Washington Commanders

Preseason Week 2: 1 catch, 3 yards

2023 Season: 49 receptions, 518 yards, 4 TDs

You’re probably rubbing your eyes to make sure you read that name correctly. Yes, after Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn told reporters that his team is “in the middle of” a search for a No. 2 wide receiver, Jahan Dotson lands on the buy list.

Despite what Quinn said, Dotson has lined up in the slot, which is a good sign for his outlook in offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury’s offense.

Between 2019 and 2021, Larry Fitzgerald, Christian Kirk and DeAndre Hopkins all flourished as Kingsbury’s primary slot receiver.

Terry McLaurin will be the lead wideout in Washington, but if Dotson’s production compares closely to Kirk’s, you could have a borderline WR2 on the roster.

Buy Dotson For: Rashid Shaheed, Tyler Lockett, Mike Williams

Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Seattle Seahawks

2023 Season: 63 catches, 628 yards, 4 TDs

While wideout Tyler Lockett has dealt with a leg injury, Smith-Njigba has strengthened his rapport with quarterback Geno Smith.

Smith briefly talked about how he built a stronger bond with the second-year wideout via The Athletic’s Michael-Shawn Dugar.

“In the offseason, he was hitting me up, we flew down to Miami and got a lot of one-on-one work,” Smith said. “When this stuff happens on the field, it’s just a result of all the work we put in and all the hard work that he’s put in. To see him continue to grow and blossom, that’s awesome.”

Despite the unknowns with offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb’s system as he transitions from college to the pros, managers should buy the Smith-Njigba hype.

Lockett, who turns 32 in September, is already banged up. He could see a decline in targets as Smith-Njigba blossoms in a breakout year.

Buy Smith-Njigba For: Ladd McConkey, David Njoku, Evan Engram