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Waiver Wire & FAAB Discussion heading into the Week 2 games (1 Viewer)

Who are people dropping after Week 1 to make room for these additions? In general, I'm trying not to panic on any of the rookies because it typically takes them a couple games to get up to speed. But in my claims I'm dropping Wicks (zero catches and now Malik Willis as his QB) and Michael Wilson (not totally giving up on him, but he's the third or fourth option in a low-volume passing attack)
 
Who are people dropping after Week 1 to make room for these additions? In general, I'm trying not to panic on any of the rookies because it typically takes them a couple games to get up to speed. But in my claims I'm dropping Wicks (zero catches and now Malik Willis as his QB) and Michael Wilson (not totally giving up on him, but he's the third or fourth option in a low-volume passing attack)
Wicks
 
Who are people dropping after Week 1 to make room for these additions? In general, I'm trying not to panic on any of the rookies because it typically takes them a couple games to get up to speed. But in my claims I'm dropping Wicks (zero catches and now Malik Willis as his QB) and Michael Wilson (not totally giving up on him, but he's the third or fourth option in a low-volume passing attack)
Wicks
Assuming redraft
 
Who are people dropping after Week 1 to make room for these additions? In general, I'm trying not to panic on any of the rookies because it typically takes them a couple games to get up to speed. But in my claims I'm dropping Wicks (zero catches and now Malik Willis as his QB) and Michael Wilson (not totally giving up on him, but he's the third or fourth option in a low-volume passing attack)
Wicks
Assuming redraft
Yup.

Also Gabe Davis went undrafted and I signed him late this weekend. He had a solid game (3 rec, 62 yards) but I am contemplating dropping him for Bigsby, Mayfield, Wan'Dale or even Pierce.

Am I dumb? My current squad is:

  • Jayden
  • JT, Achane, Robinson Jr, Chase Brown, Allegier,
  • AJ Brown, Adams, Aiyuk, Shakir, Wicks, Davis
  • Pitts, Hockenson (IR)
 
Who are people dropping after Week 1 to make room for these additions? In general, I'm trying not to panic on any of the rookies because it typically takes them a couple games to get up to speed. But in my claims I'm dropping Wicks (zero catches and now Malik Willis as his QB) and Michael Wilson (not totally giving up on him, but he's the third or fourth option in a low-volume passing attack)
Wicks
Assuming redraft
Yup.

Also Gabe Davis went undrafted and I signed him late this weekend. He had a solid game (3 rec, 62 yards) but I am contemplating dropping him for Bigsby, Mayfield, Wan'Dale or even Pierce.

Am I dumb? My current squad is:

  • Jayden
  • JT, Achane, Robinson Jr, Chase Brown, Allegier,
  • AJ Brown, Adams, Aiyuk, Shakir, Wicks, Davis
  • Pitts, Hockenson (IR)
What are you really missing with Davis? Those two weeks a year he has a big game? Plus, he no longer is in a great passing offense.
 
Who are people dropping after Week 1 to make room for these additions? In general, I'm trying not to panic on any of the rookies because it typically takes them a couple games to get up to speed. But in my claims I'm dropping Wicks (zero catches and now Malik Willis as his QB) and Michael Wilson (not totally giving up on him, but he's the third or fourth option in a low-volume passing attack)
Wicks I agree because of the Love injury. Wilson if someone dropped him in my league, I'd snatch him up immediately. AZ offense is going to be good. Week 1 cross country in Buffalo is not something to worry too much about.
 
Who are people dropping after Week 1 to make room for these additions? In general, I'm trying not to panic on any of the rookies because it typically takes them a couple games to get up to speed. But in my claims I'm dropping Wicks (zero catches and now Malik Willis as his QB) and Michael Wilson (not totally giving up on him, but he's the third or fourth option in a low-volume passing attack)
Wicks I agree because of the Love injury. Wilson if someone dropped him in my league, I'd snatch him up immediately. AZ offense is going to be good. Week 1 cross country in Buffalo is not something to worry too much about.
Wilson is no better than a desperate play each week.
 
Who are people dropping after Week 1 to make room for these additions? In general, I'm trying not to panic on any of the rookies because it typically takes them a couple games to get up to speed. But in my claims I'm dropping Wicks (zero catches and now Malik Willis as his QB) and Michael Wilson (not totally giving up on him, but he's the third or fourth option in a low-volume passing attack)
Wicks I agree because of the Love injury. Wilson if someone dropped him in my league, I'd snatch him up immediately. AZ offense is going to be good. Week 1 cross country in Buffalo is not something to worry too much about.
It's not so much Week 1. It's that Murray has never been a big yardage guy. So if Wilson is behind MHJ, McBride and maybe Conner, with Dortch also stealing targets, how much of an already small pie can we expect him to get?

That said, if I can later move Njoku to my IR slot I may try to reacquire Wilson once he clears waivers. I had him off an on last year as well, waiting for a breakout that never came. What can I say, I like the talent?
 
What percentage of FAAB are people willing to go in on Dobbins?

I drafted him - cut him instead of Corum, immediate regret.
You’re not getting Dobbins under 50%. I’d probably put up 60% to be safe, but wouldn’t be surprised if people spend 80% in some leagues. There won’t be another RB on the WW with his potential all season.
This. Dobbins is rostered in most leagues and those where he isn't it will cost a lot. People are always RB needy and will drop 75%+ to grab a starting RB.

If he keeps the starting role he's this year's Kyren. A guy you can plug in to your RB spot and not have to worry. He carries a significant injury risk but if he manages to stay healthy he's a starting RB you can be happy to start each week. What does that cost? Depends on your leagues. If he was free in one of my leagues someone is easily dropping 90%. I know a couple owners who wouldn't care about dropping 100% due to his past history of producing and in a system that is going to run the ball a TON.
 
Dobbins isn't available in any of my leagues, but even if he were I don't think I'd break the bank trying to acquire him. The history of guys coming off Achilles tears is so bad, I just don't see him transcending that. I also remember when James Robinson scored two TDs in Week 1 a couple years ago with Jax and then a few weeks later he was off the team
 
Who are people dropping after Week 1 to make room for these additions? In general, I'm trying not to panic on any of the rookies because it typically takes them a couple games to get up to speed. But in my claims I'm dropping Wicks (zero catches and now Malik Willis as his QB) and Michael Wilson (not totally giving up on him, but he's the third or fourth option in a low-volume passing attack)
(redraft advice)I like both Wicks and Wilson but would have no problem dropping them if I needed an RB or somehow a good QB is left and I have Love and need a QB in a 1 QB league. With Love going down no worries about Wicks. You can always pick him up later if something changes. Wilson is probably safe to drop as MHJ, McBride and probably Dortch are ahead of him.

These are both talented WRs just not meant to be right now. Drop for something better but you can always pick them back up later.
 
Who are people dropping after Week 1 to make room for these additions? In general, I'm trying not to panic on any of the rookies because it typically takes them a couple games to get up to speed. But in my claims I'm dropping Wicks (zero catches and now Malik Willis as his QB) and Michael Wilson (not totally giving up on him, but he's the third or fourth option in a low-volume passing attack)
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Who are people dropping after Week 1 to make room for these additions? In general, I'm trying not to panic on any of the rookies because it typically takes them a couple games to get up to speed. But in my claims I'm dropping Wicks (zero catches and now Malik Willis as his QB) and Michael Wilson (not totally giving up on him, but he's the third or fourth option in a low-volume passing attack)
In a ten team short bench, dropping Chase brown for Dobbins or Likely.

In a 12 team I think I’m gonna drop Vidal for Bucky Irving and Michael Wilson for Likely. Bigsby is also available so just not sure what to do.
 
Who are people dropping after Week 1 to make room for these additions? In general, I'm trying not to panic on any of the rookies because it typically takes them a couple games to get up to speed. But in my claims I'm dropping Wicks (zero catches and now Malik Willis as his QB) and Michael Wilson (not totally giving up on him, but he's the third or fourth option in a low-volume passing attack)
In a ten team short bench, dropping Chase brown for Dobbins or Likely.

In a 12 team I think I’m gonna drop Vidal for Bucky Irving and Michael Wilson for Likely. Bigsby is also available so just not sure what to do.
Dobbins is a great pick-up if you can snag him. It will cost you a lot.

Bucky Irving's usage looked promising for a rookie and a good idea for a pick up.

I love Likely but the game plan might not always be like it was, especially if Andrews is still playing. Just be wary of starting Likely until we see if that is normal usage going forward. He is a good talent and they may make him more of a receiver than a true TE and if that is the case his arrow is pointing up. They do like him but lots of things went his way in game script and that Andrews isn't probably 100% yet. Likely may just force their hand though to get on the field as a slot player.
 
I'm torn on Dobbins.

I was wrong. I thought he had NOTHING in the tank. I'm not sure 1 big game at the start of the season means he's whole.
I wish like heck I'd drafted him in the double digit rounds rather than snickering at the guy taking him.

But I'm a little anxious about dropping 30+% of my FAAB and hoping it wasn't a 1 week wonder situation.
 
It's the Raiders. I don't think Dobbins is special by any means and an enormous injury risk.

It was funny how on his long run, he broke through the line quickly and looked like he was absolutely going to house it. However out of nowhere he just lost all his speed and got caught from behind. Has he always lacked high-end speed or have the injuries robbed him of that?
 
It's the Raiders. I don't think Dobbins is special by any means and an enormous injury risk.

It was funny how on his long run, he broke through the line quickly and looked like he was absolutely going to house it. However out of nowhere he just lost all his speed and got caught from behind. Has he always lacked high-end speed or have the injuries robbed him of that?
I saw that happen after his first major injury. Injuries have definitely robbed him of speed since his OSU days.
 
Who are people dropping after Week 1 to make room for these additions? In general, I'm trying not to panic on any of the rookies because it typically takes them a couple games to get up to speed. But in my claims I'm dropping Wicks (zero catches and now Malik Willis as his QB) and Michael Wilson (not totally giving up on him, but he's the third or fourth option in a low-volume passing attack)
Wicks I agree because of the Love injury. Wilson if someone dropped him in my league, I'd snatch him up immediately. AZ offense is going to be good. Week 1 cross country in Buffalo is not something to worry too much about.
Wilson is no better than a desperate play each week.
I disagree. Potential WR2 in what could be a top 10 offense.
 
Who are people dropping after Week 1 to make room for these additions? In general, I'm trying not to panic on any of the rookies because it typically takes them a couple games to get up to speed. But in my claims I'm dropping Wicks (zero catches and now Malik Willis as his QB) and Michael Wilson (not totally giving up on him, but he's the third or fourth option in a low-volume passing attack)
Wicks I agree because of the Love injury. Wilson if someone dropped him in my league, I'd snatch him up immediately. AZ offense is going to be good. Week 1 cross country in Buffalo is not something to worry too much about.
Wilson is no better than a desperate play each week.
I disagree. Potential WR2 in what could be a top 10 offense.
Regardless, is he start-able in a non-bye / non-injury replacement? I wouldn't have the balls to do it.
 
Who are people dropping after Week 1 to make room for these additions? In general, I'm trying not to panic on any of the rookies because it typically takes them a couple games to get up to speed. But in my claims I'm dropping Wicks (zero catches and now Malik Willis as his QB) and Michael Wilson (not totally giving up on him, but he's the third or fourth option in a low-volume passing attack)
Wicks I agree because of the Love injury. Wilson if someone dropped him in my league, I'd snatch him up immediately. AZ offense is going to be good. Week 1 cross country in Buffalo is not something to worry too much about.
Wilson is no better than a desperate play each week.
I disagree. Potential WR2 in what could be a top 10 offense.
Regardless, is he start-able in a non-bye / non-injury replacement? I wouldn't have the balls to do it.
Depends how deep the league is. He did score a TD this week. Rams, Det and Was coming up. Potentially better matchups for him.
 
Tyler Johnson, DeMarcus Robinson and Jordan Whittington. All should benefit from the Puka news in the short term.
 
Who are people dropping after Week 1 to make room for these additions? In general, I'm trying not to panic on any of the rookies because it typically takes them a couple games to get up to speed. But in my claims I'm dropping Wicks (zero catches and now Malik Willis as his QB) and Michael Wilson (not totally giving up on him, but he's the third or fourth option in a low-volume passing attack)
Wicks I agree because of the Love injury. Wilson if someone dropped him in my league, I'd snatch him up immediately. AZ offense is going to be good. Week 1 cross country in Buffalo is not something to worry too much about.
Wilson is no better than a desperate play each week.
I disagree. Potential WR2 in what could be a top 10 offense.
Regardless, is he start-able in a non-bye / non-injury replacement? I wouldn't have the balls to do it.
Depends how deep the league is. He did score a TD this week. Rams, Det and Was coming up. Potentially better matchups for him.
I’ll prob be starting him now that Puka is done.
 
If Ferguson is out Luke Schoonmaker
Rams TE Parkenson is more involved than I thought he would be and is probably available in most leagues.
I drafted him on 15 of my 53 redraft teams and picked him up in 2 of my dynasty leagues I had a feeling about this guy.
53 teams + however many dynasty teams? Jesus son, find a hobby.
I think he's got a hobby. What he needs is a life.
 
If Ferguson is out Luke Schoonmaker
Rams TE Parkenson is more involved than I thought he would be and is probably available in most leagues.
I drafted him on 15 of my 53 redraft teams and picked him up in 2 of my dynasty leagues I had a feeling about this guy.
53 teams + however many dynasty teams? Jesus son, find a hobby.
I think he's got a hobby. What he needs is a life.
The meaning of my post is that fantasy football is a job for him, so find a hobby. I was also being humorous.
 
If Ferguson is out Luke Schoonmaker
Rams TE Parkenson is more involved than I thought he would be and is probably available in most leagues.
I drafted him on 15 of my 53 redraft teams and picked him up in 2 of my dynasty leagues I had a feeling about this guy.
53 teams + however many dynasty teams? Jesus son, find a hobby.
I think he's got a hobby. What he needs is a life.
The meaning of my post is that fantasy football is a job for him, so find a hobby. I was also being humorous.
If you want to win big you have to put the work in. I have 3 National Championships to my name, a 2nd place and two 4th place overall finishes as well.

Just think I used to do over 100 leagues for a few years there but I have cut back to under 70 the last 2 seasons.

Also I do hardly any compared to the real big name guys in high stakes Chad Schroeder does over 200 leagues a year and he spent like $750K in just entry fees alone last year.
 
If Ferguson is out Luke Schoonmaker
Rams TE Parkenson is more involved than I thought he would be and is probably available in most leagues.
I drafted him on 15 of my 53 redraft teams and picked him up in 2 of my dynasty leagues I had a feeling about this guy.
53 teams + however many dynasty teams? Jesus son, find a hobby.
I think he's got a hobby. What he needs is a life.
The meaning of my post is that fantasy football is a job for him, so find a hobby. I was also being humorous.
If you want to win big you have to put the work in. I have 3 National Championships to my name, a 2nd place and two 4th place overall finishes as well.

Just think I used to do over 100 leagues for a few years there but I have cut back to under 70 the last 2 seasons.

Also I do hardly any compared to the real big name guys in high stakes Chad Schroeder does over 200 leagues a year and he spent like $750K in just entry fees alone last year.
I need a couple of Tylenol.
 
I have 1st waiver priority but I am not sure I will use it. I have LaPorta at TE so I don't feel the need to pick up Likely. Bigsby, Dorch, Rams receivers Robinson etc.

Just nothing that excites me.
 
Tucker Kraft (TE) for GB played 64 snaps on Friday, while Luke Musgrave only played 17.

Kraft could be a PPR outlet for Malik Willis over the next few weeks, and appears to be TE1 in the offense regardless.

this kind of stuff puts you on the bench

he has to flatten out and maintain leverage on the safety there; that was midway 3rd Q, and Musgrave played 1 snap the rest of the game

the snap counts will likely be closer going forward

Kraft stayed in to block 19.5% of passing downs, and his ADoT was 3.5.

Musgrave - 10%, 15.5

but small sample size

2023
Kraft 7.5% ADoT 4.9
Musgrave 11.3% ADoT 7.4

The other (very) important consideration for TEs is how much they play from the Slot or Wide as that tends to lend itself to high value targets; inline snaps, not so much.

2023
Kraft inline 66.8%, Slot 23.7%, Wide 9.6%
Musgrave inline 52.1%, Slot 39.2%, Wide 8.4%

Musgrave is a far better receiver. I like Kraft a lot, was a big fan of his game when he was at South Dakota State (Dallas Goedert's alma mater), but the way the Packers deploy him, he's a better football player than a FF asset IMO. The Oregon State guy had a YPRR of 1.44 last year compared to 1.13 for the blocking TE.

They'll be weeks where they want Musgrave more involved. Week 1 wasn't it but he's still a key cog in that offense.
 
WRT Puka and maybe TE in general...Colby Parkinson. I know that the general consensus is that a WR will fill the void but Robinson (who is prob already owned in alot of leagues) had 7 targets and Parkinson had 5.
 
If he keeps the starting role he's this year's Kyren
I mean, I guess define "starting". Edwards out carried him 11 to 10 in the game. However, Dobbins won the snap count 38 to 24.

Dobbins looked like the better runner Week 1 no doubt, but I want to see him out touch/carry Edwards for a couple more weeks before anointing him the 'starter'
 
he has to flatten out and maintain leverage on the safety there; that was midway 3rd Q, and Musgrave played 1 snap the rest of the game

the snap counts will likely be closer going forward

Kraft stayed in to block 19.5% of passing downs, and his ADoT was 3.5.

Musgrave - 10%, 15.5

but small sample size

2023
Kraft 7.5% ADoT 4.9
Musgrave 11.3% ADoT 7.4

The other (very) important consideration for TEs is how much they play from the Slot or Wide as that tends to lend itself to high value targets; inline snaps, not so much.

2023
Kraft inline 66.8%, Slot 23.7%, Wide 9.6%
Musgrave inline 52.1%, Slot 39.2%, Wide 8.4%

Musgrave is a far better receiver. I like Kraft a lot, was a big fan of his game when he was at South Dakota State (Dallas Goedert's alma mater), but the way the Packers deploy him, he's a better football player than a FF asset IMO. The Oregon State guy had a YPRR of 1.44 last year compared to 1.13 for the blocking TE.

They'll be weeks where they want Musgrave more involved. Week 1 wasn't it but he's still a key cog in that offense.
Don't forget the important Yards After Catch YAC information (if you count air yards before the catch, you gotta add when the ball is in their hands).


Yards After Catch per Reception:
Kraft 7.5 (#5 TE, Kittle 7.4, Njoku 7.4)
Musgrave 5.0 (#39Tie TE)

Yards After Contact per Reception:
Kraft 3.1 (#5Tie TE with Likely)
Musgrave 0.7 (#85Tie TE, keep scrolling when you click that column)
 
he has to flatten out and maintain leverage on the safety there; that was midway 3rd Q, and Musgrave played 1 snap the rest of the game

the snap counts will likely be closer going forward

Kraft stayed in to block 19.5% of passing downs, and his ADoT was 3.5.

Musgrave - 10%, 15.5

but small sample size

2023
Kraft 7.5% ADoT 4.9
Musgrave 11.3% ADoT 7.4

The other (very) important consideration for TEs is how much they play from the Slot or Wide as that tends to lend itself to high value targets; inline snaps, not so much.

2023
Kraft inline 66.8%, Slot 23.7%, Wide 9.6%
Musgrave inline 52.1%, Slot 39.2%, Wide 8.4%

Musgrave is a far better receiver. I like Kraft a lot, was a big fan of his game when he was at South Dakota State (Dallas Goedert's alma mater), but the way the Packers deploy him, he's a better football player than a FF asset IMO. The Oregon State guy had a YPRR of 1.44 last year compared to 1.13 for the blocking TE.

They'll be weeks where they want Musgrave more involved. Week 1 wasn't it but he's still a key cog in that offense.
Don't forget the important Yards After Catch YAC information (if you count air yards before the catch, you gotta add when the ball is in their hands).


Yards After Catch per Reception:
Kraft 7.5 (#5 TE, Kittle 7.4, Njoku 7.4)
Musgrave 5.0 (#39Tie TE)

Yards After Contact per Reception:
Kraft 3.1 (#5Tie TE with Likely)
Musgrave 0.7 (#85Tie TE, keep scrolling when you click that column)
Yep. Kraft's YAC is a big part of the equation. Much better blocker than Musgrave and just as good a receiver, if not better, everything considered.

Not sure he'll be a strong FF asset, but it's within the realm of possibilities. He won't outscore Musgrave every week, but there's no doubt Kraft is a better all-around player, which is why he's their starter.
 
Where are our heads at with waivers needing to be submitted today? Here's some names I am seeing getting a lot of buzz this week:

  • Mason
  • Likely
  • Lazard
  • Chargers D (Facing Carolina)
  • Dobbins
  • Mayfield
  • Parkinson
  • Pierce
  • Bigsby
  • Mattison
  • Carr
  • And others
Who are you prioritizing?
 
Me personally:
  • I am of course wanting a piece of the Likely action. I currently have a big at 21% but honestly I think I would need to bump it into the 40's to have a chance with this league. I have Pitts who scares me on a weekly basis. What is a reasonable FAAB % in your opinions for Likely?
  • Bigsby getting the same # of rushes as ETN has me thinking there could be a long-term major role for him in that O. Might throw a chunk on him.
  • Mayfield looked unbelievable so I might try and sneak him in for around 5%.
  • Being an Achane owner, I feel like I need to get Wilson Jr, especially if Mostert is hurt too.
  • Other fliers I might put in are for Wan'Dale or Whittington with Puka out a month.
I dropped Wicks and Gabe Davis to hopefully make a couple of the above work.
 

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