Here are the top fantasy options to pick up off the waiver wire this week.

GIOVANI BERNARD

With Joe Mixon expected to miss multiple weeks after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery, Giovani Bernard becomes one of the top waiver wire targets.

The Cincinnati Bengals running back handled healthy workloads earlier in his career and he could prove especially useful in PPR leagues thanks to his abilities as a receiver.

The Bengals offence is on a roll right now, so even if Bernard only gets a week or two in the spotlight, he should make it worthwhile.

AUSTIN EKELER

Though he was already on the radar after Week 1, the Los Angeles Chargers running back reaffirmed his value on Sunday by racking up 98 yards from scrimmage and three receptions.

Melvin Gordon left the game in the fourth quarter with an upper body injury and if he misses any time, Ekeler would be in line for a hefty workload.

But even when Gordon is healthy, Ekeler has shown enough through two weeks to be considered a flex option going forward. He’s the type of player that comes in handy during bye weeks.

COREY CLEMENT

Hopefully you’ve held on to the Philadelphia Eagles running back, because he reminded in Week 2 that he remains a valuable stash.

Starter Jay Ajayi exited the contest with a back injury before returning, and considering his injury history, it may not be the only time this season Clement gets an increased workload.

A healthy Ajayi and Darren Sproles eat into Clement’s opportunities, but as he showed in the Super Bowl, his ceiling is high as both a runner and receiver if he ever gets regular touches.

JOHN BROWN

Once a fantasy sleeper during his time in Arizona, Brown has again got the attention of the fantasy community with his early contributions for Baltimore.

On Thursday, he tied Michael Crabtree for most targets (10) and led the way in receiving yards (92), while hauling in a touchdown pass from Joe Flacco.

Injuries have really been the only thing that have held Brown back in his career – he carries a sickle cell trait – so if he can stay on the field, he should be a solid WR3 with upside as a deep-ball threat.

ANTONIO CALLAWAY

Now that Josh Gordon is out of the picture in Cleveland, Callaway stands to benefit from the production left behind.

Jarvis Landry remains Tyrod Taylor’s top target, but Callaway’s speed gives the Browns a vertical threat who can take the top off the defence, as he did with his 47-yard touchdown grab on Sunday against New Orleans.

He was only targeted four times, but that number should increase as he settles into the starting role full-time.