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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.
Engages audience to leave questions or comments for interaction.
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