With week one in the books, the time has come to evaluate your roster and add names filled with potential from the first week of the season. While rushing to the wire to add players of need to help bolster your roster is important, we need to not over spend to gain what could be a one hit wonder. While some players have gained extensive value based on injuries, others should be on the radar as their role could naturally grow. Let’s dive into this week’s edition of wavier wire targets.
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Mitchell Trubisky (CHI) (3%)
It was a resurrection of sorts in week one, as the Bears Mitchell Trubisky found his way to preform very well. Facing off against the New York Giants in week two, it will provide potential for another strong showing if streaming quarterbacks is in the cards. At this point, he should be seen as a good waiver add this week.
The Titans didn’t look overly sharp on Monday Night Football, but did enough to grab the win. Ryan Tannehill proved he could be a reliable fantasy quarterback again and facing the Jaguars defense that had struggles verse the Colts, this is a good matchup. If you need an upgrade at the position, Tannehill fits the bill.
Gardner Minshew wants no part of being hooked to a tank season and will try his best to prove he is a legitimate starting passer in this league. Having secured a victory in the late stages verse the Colts, Minshew looks as though he can be trusted in matchup play. While this week against the Titans is a tougher task – he is a viable pickup in week two if needed.
On the Radar:
Kirk Cousins (MIN) (34%)
Phillip Rivers (IND) (27%)
Running Backs:
Nyheim Hines (IND) (21%)
All the hype for the Colts this season came from their rookie Jonathan Taylor, but coach Frank Reich mentioned on more than one occasion that Nyheim Hines would see plenty of work in the pass game. Seeing it in full view and having Phillip Rivers as the quarterback – PPR points will be a common thread now that Marlon Mack is done for the season. Hines should be a top waiver choice this week.
With how the Rams showed on Sunday Night, we didn’t expect Malcolm Brown to fetch such a featured role, but that’s exactly what occurred. Over the course of the season, rookie Cam Akers should also see more time in the backfield making this a full timeshare approach. However, at this point, Brown should be a high priority to snag and get on your club.
Heading back to the offseason, our affinity for the Chargers Joshua Kelley was high based on how much coach Anthony Lynn talked up his game. With Tyrod Taylor the quarterback for L.A, the short passes could be something of an after thought to the running backs and a feature role for Kelley could be witnessed more often than not. Austin Ekeler will obviously still lead the backfield in touches on a weekly basis, but this rookie will also eat. Great pickup and bench stash with potential to play.
Adrian Peterson is another one of these running backs that refuses to hang them up and for good reason. Having a good role in week one with the Lions, its possible he continues to be a major factor on this club. Having 14 attempts go for almost 100 yards, its clear he is in the plans, even with rookie D’Andre Swift ready to make a name for himself. Old reliable should be added to your club this week.
Typically, when the starter goes down with an injury, the next man up should witness the top priority. However, the word on James Conner to play this week is still up in the air which would leave Benny Snell a moot point to start for your fantasy team. With that, having Snell on your roster will turn into a valuable addition because Conner just can’t remain on the field. Get Snell on your bench with a wait and see approach.
With Le’Veon Bell now sidelined with a hamstring injury, by default the ageless Frank Gore once again becomes fantasy relevant. Facing the 49ers in week two isn’t a recommended play by any stretch, but if you require a plug-in play for this week with Bell out – Gore could be leaned upon to get you by. You could do worse than Gore this week.
Peyton Barber (WAS) (4%)
Chase Edmonds (ARZ) (41%)
Jerrick McKinnon (SF) (11%)
Bryce Love (WAS) (6%)
Carlos Hyde (SEA) (19%)
Anthony McFarland (PIT) (2%)
Wide Receivers:
Corey Davis (TEN) (5%)
Back from the dead is the former first round pick Corey Davis. Showcasing his ability in week one left every spectator shocked. Davis appears to have a clear role in this pass attack now as AJ Brown has pulled coverage from his side. Looking much better in his overall game, Davis is an easy addition with good upside moving forward.
Before week one contests were underway, we had spoken highly of the potential Marquez Valdes-Scantling would have this week with Aaron Rodgers speaking so highly of him in practice. Sure enough, MVS hit all makers while almost cracking 100-yards and finding the endzone. MVS looks to be a focal point as the secondary option and should be a top wavier choice this week.
With everything we know of Tyrod Taylor and his inability to throw short and intermediate passes, the deep pass still is glorious and will continue this season so long as he is the starter. Mike Williams gets the largest uptick in this offense with Taylor and it was clearly on display in week one. He will be a sneaky play week-in, week-out with Taylor behind center.
Once again, Sammy Watkins has become the week one wonder but will it continue as the year progresses? We witnessed the same outcome last season to start and a drastic fall off become the normality for this pass catcher with the weeks to follow. Perhaps Watkins has become a standard in this offense and should be worth a pickup this week being owned in only 49% of leagues. Matchup play is the start with more on the horizon.
For our appetite, Allen Lazard wasn’t a top choice in our evaluations, but did impress in week one. Having built decent chemistry with Aaron Rodgers and having a clear role on this offense, he should have a solid number of targets come his way verse the Lions in week two. He has finally made his way up or board and we have no issue rostering him everywhere possible.
Going back to the last five games of 2019, we spoke highly of the Falcons Russell Gage becoming something tangible in this offense. With how the Falcons operate offensively, the pass happy nature will feed many mouths and Gage should continue to have a very strong role. Matchup play will be the best for his services in being a flex option, but he is more than warranted to be on your roster at this point.
At this point we want to suggest Robby Anderson being fantasy viable, but the Panthers offense still gives us fear for overall output. We did preach anxiety in playing DJ Moore in week one as Teddy Bridgewater isn’t the nimblest in the pass to support all receivers on his club. With how the offense is constructed under offensive coordinator Joe Brady and Matt Rhule – the deep shot should be seen as a staple. Anderson has life in fantasy once again.
On the Radar:
Scotty Miller (TB) (6%)
Parris Campbell (IND) (23%)
James Washington (PIT) (13%)
Chase Claypool (PIT) (6%)
Adam Humphries (TEN) (1%)
Laviska Shenault (JAX) (12%)
Steven Sims (WAS) (7%)
Jalen Regaor (PHI) (38%)
Golden Tate (NYG) (42%)
Tight Ends:
Dallas Goedert (PHI) (56%)
The tight end position has become a crap-shoot of sorts, but one man that should be owned in every league is the Eagles Dallas Goedert. The Eagles run the highest percentage of double tight end sets and that will not change in 2020. With injures to the wide receiver position, Goedert will continue to be used weekly. At 56% ownership stake, that should jump to over 80% after this wavier period.
With rumor that George Kittle could miss this week’s contest with a knee injury from that errant pass from Jimmy Garoppolo – Jordan Reed is back to become a fill in play. Concussions will always be a major concern for Reed, but in an offense that feeds the position, Reed once again has value. If you lost Kittle, Reed is the natural option.
When the Seahawks chose to add the future hall of famer in Greg Olsen, his role was truly up in the air. After seeing how well Russell Wilson preformed and the number of targets Olsen received – he is once again a safe floor with redzone appeal. As the weeks move forward, Olsen could become one of the better snags off the wire and become a fixture on your roster. Don’t sleep on Olsen but beware of a couple weeks of limited usage. Touchdown upside is definitely here.
Jake Doyle (IND) (26%)
OJ Howard (TB) (18%)
Jimmy Graham (CHI) (5%)
Jordan Akins (HOU) (1%)
CJ Uzomah (CIN) (1%)
Eric Ebron (PIT) (41%)
Dalton Schultz (DAL) (0%)
Tampa Bay (25%) vs Carolina
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