Week 1 Fantasy Football Waiver Targets

Sep 4, 2024

Fantasy Football Week 1 Waiver Wire Watchlist

Introduction

  • Fantasy football season is starting; Week 1 is here.
  • Importance of staying ahead on the waiver wire to secure key players.
  • Speaker will provide a list of players to watch for potential pickups.
  • Focus on players owned in under 50% of redraft leagues.

Players to Watch

Malik Washington (WR, Miami Dolphins)

  • Ownership: 6%
  • Potential role increase with Odell Beckham Jr. injured.
  • Led college in receptions last year at Virginia (110 receptions).
  • Attributes:
    • Speed: 4.4
    • Excellent route runner and hands
    • High potential if he receives 5+ targets in Week 1.

Mike Gusecki (TE, Cincinnati Bengals)

  • Ownership: 14%
  • Known as a pass-catching tight end.
  • Strong connection with QB Joe Burrow in camp.
  • Watch for his slot usage and target frequency in Week 1.

Jaleel McLaughlin (RB, Denver Broncos)

  • Ownership: 41%
  • Flashes of potential shown in 2023 (600 total yards, 3 TDs on 107 touches).
  • Key considerations:
    • Samaj P. Ryan is gone.
    • Sean Payton's scheme may favor him.
    • Watch touch split with Javante Williams.

Trey Tucker (WR, Las Vegas Raiders)

  • Ownership: 5%
  • Competes for attention against Devontae Adams and others.
  • Attributes:
    • Speed and hands
    • Effective on underneath routes and deep plays.
  • Watch for his target share in Week 1.

Jalen Tolbert (WR, Dallas Cowboys)

  • Ownership: 10%
  • Steps up with Michael Gallup gone.
  • Opposite of Brandon Cooks; CeeDee Lamb in the slot.
  • With more target opportunities, he could be valuable.

Tyrone Tracy Jr. (RB, New York Giants)

  • Ownership: 21%
  • Giants' running game not strong historically.
  • Devin Singletary leads, but Tracy is a promising backup.
  • Potential to win a larger role.

Dontavian Wicks (WR, Green Bay Packers)

  • Ownership: 40%
  • Strong finish in 2023 (avg 5 targets, 4 catches per game).
  • Christian Watson's injury history may boost Wicks' role.
  • Watch target share compared to other WRs.

Bucky Irving (RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

  • Ownership: 26%
  • Backup to Rashad White, provides depth and insurance.
  • Role in offense could grow if White is injured.

Michael Wilson (WR, Arizona Cardinals)

  • Ownership: 21%
  • Competes with Marvin Harrison Jr. and Trey McBride for targets.
  • Strong per-reception stats; could step up with Zay Jones suspended.

Jordan Mason (RB, San Francisco 49ers)

  • Ownership: 21%
  • Potential backup to injury-prone Christian McCaffrey.
  • Could become a priority add if McCaffrey is limited.

Conclusion

  • Monitor these players closely in Week 1 for potential waiver wire pickups.
  • Regular updates and advice provided every Monday during the season.
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