Waiver Wire - Week 1 (9 Viewers)

[DeaLerZ]

Quentin Johnston 5-7 2TD game, but maybe folks discredit him for that? Think its flukey. But its a top offense.

Hes the 3rd wr on the team. Most teams 3rd wr will have fluke big games. Hes not worth a bid imo. Doesnt mean he wont have some solid games but good luck figuring out when.

Could have had 3 TDs. I’m not familiar with how many snaps he played compared to Ladd and Keenan, but he was out there a whole lot. Not sure who’s the real #3 to be sure.

Your also assuming that Keenan Allen will play a full season at his age (33). He has missed 12 games in the last 3 years. The Chargers know this.

 

[ponchsox]

I can’t think of a year where there were fewer interesting waiver wire grabs in week one.

I think a lot of it is we’ve done a much better job drafting rookies and RBs that could have value in committees. We didn’t see a major RB injury where a handcuff is widely available nor did we see a WR explode where we’re like “how did we miss this guy?” It was Egbuka and he’s already owned.

 

[packdog]

Blue if he was dropped or is out there is worth a shot. Some may drop him for claims this week. Get him a week or two early before he's the next main claim guy

 

[Smack Tripper]

I can’t think of a year where there were fewer interesting waiver wire grabs in week one.

I'm in a spot with my RB2 in one league, Pacheco, Tracy, Tuten are my best options. So the deep pull, less rostered guy I'm looking at is Brashard Smith. He at least saw the field and KC is going to have to get inventive, I think they get him involved sooner rather than later, he at least has some juice compared to these slugs in the backfield.

Ditto Jarquez Hunter being on my speed dial. Kyren is a stiff.

 

[ProstheticRGK]

I drafted Egbuka (thanks FBG!) but with news coming out about Godwin starting to practice this week, is it worth a flier in a short-bench PPR redraft to snag him?

 

[jm192]

I drafted Egbuka (thanks FBG!) but with news coming out about Godwin starting to practice this week, is it worth a flier in a short-bench PPR redraft to snag him?

I would certainly stash him on IR.

I think he'll be slowly ramped up and may be several weeks away from playing significant snaps.

 

[Scooby1974]

Goedert

Hurts was check down Charlie vs Dallas. Surprised Goedert would be out there, but absolutely worth a pick up.

 

[zamboni]

Im.dropping nix for a real qb. Rodgers, penix, love in that order

I’d think twice about dropping Nix. His rushing alone is going to give him a sizable high floor.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Who are you looking at that you want to bid on in Redrafts?

I think Harold Fannin Jr in Cleveland should be on your list of potential pick ups
He still will not be thought of highly by many that don't frequent around here

I don't know how many targets he actually had but he hauled in 7 catches, 66 yds, in leagues where TEs get a little more, he definitely should be on your radar.
I also believe he isn't just being lined up next to the RT like a traditional TE, the Browns are looking for mismatches against him
Wish Cleveland has a better QB situation, he's always gonna suffer from the reality of the Browns right now

I like him and when Judkins gets in there and starts rolling, will only help the other skill players except maybe Sampson

As a Kittle owner, I'm definitely putting Fannin on my radar.

Any CLE homers know what's up here? Was the lack of Njuko production just fluky?

I thought I read that Fannin was involved in over 70% of the offensive snaps
Njoku is a traditional TE meaning he lines up in line next to the Tackle, usually right side
Fannin is lining up more in the slot area and will also be used some outside the hashes
That sounds a lot more like a Receiver than a TE, doubt the Browns are going to make him a blocking style TE for now
The point is Njoku and Fannin are likely to be on the field at the same time

I feel Year 1 is a bit of a cheat code, I expect him to eventually be labeled more as a WR.
It is the Cleveland Browns, I wouldn't expect 7 catches every week but both Fannin and Ty Warren from the Colts now share the most catches by a rookie TE in Week 1 of the NFL
I hope some of that helps, most people overlooked him entirely coming out of college, check in on his player thread as well

Cheers Bud

 

[Drunken Cowboy]

Danny Dimes
Someone is bound to pick him up

I already own him. [points to head like smrt guy]

I started him

 

[VikingFrog]

Danny Dimes
Someone is bound to pick him up

I already own him. [points to head like smrt guy]

I started him

My league scoring FBG rankings actually told me to start him over Purdy. But… I just couldn’t do it. Might cost me the win.

 

[Deamon]

Danny Dimes
Someone is bound to pick him up

I already own him. [points to head like smrt guy]

I started him

Lies.

 

[kyoun1e]

Who are you looking at that you want to bid on in Redrafts?

I think Harold Fannin Jr in Cleveland should be on your list of potential pick ups
He still will not be thought of highly by many that don't frequent around here

I don't know how many targets he actually had but he hauled in 7 catches, 66 yds, in leagues where TEs get a little more, he definitely should be on your radar.
I also believe he isn't just being lined up next to the RT like a traditional TE, the Browns are looking for mismatches against him
Wish Cleveland has a better QB situation, he's always gonna suffer from the reality of the Browns right now

I like him and when Judkins gets in there and starts rolling, will only help the other skill players except maybe Sampson

As a Kittle owner, I'm definitely putting Fannin on my radar.

Any CLE homers know what's up here? Was the lack of Njuko production just fluky?

I thought I read that Fannin as involved in over 70% of the offensive snaps
Njoku is a traditional TE meaning he lines up in line next to the Tackle, usually right side
Fannin is lining up more in the slot area and will also be used some outside the hashes
That sounds a lot more like a Receiver than a TE, doubt the Browns are going to make him a blocking style TE for now
The point is Njoku and Fannin are likely to be on the field at the same time

I feel Year 1 is a bit of a cheat code, I expect him to eventually be labeled more as a WR.
It is the Cleveland Browns, I wouldn't expect 7 catches every week but both Fannin and Ty Warren from the Colts now share the most catches by a rookie TE in Week 1 of the NFL
I hope some of that helps, most people overlooked him entirely coming out of college, check in on his player thread as well

Cheers Bud

Fannin also lined up in the backfield as well.

 

[Scooby1974]

Danny Dimes
Someone is bound to pick him up

I already own him. [points to head like smrt guy]

I started him

You WERE drunk...but good on you! LOL

 

[themeistersinger]

fBoute had 8 targets, 6 receptions, 103 yards.

I know Diggs played limited snaps, and that will go up. I have no idea how quickly it goes up. I also think we'll see Boutte starting opposite of Diggs all season with Douglas in the slot.

Hollywood Brown saw a ton of targets. It remains to be seen how much time Worthy will miss. Rice has 5 more weeks of suspension.

Calvin Austin: 6 targets, 4 catches, 70 yards. He's locked in as Rodgers #2 WR. He's probably boom/bust, but beggars can't be choosers on the waiver wire.

Romeo Doubs. Led the team in receiving yards. Reed may not get through the season.

I'm not sure about that. All the drumbeat about Diggs was that he has never gelt better. I think it's also true that this kind of injury can get worse over time, as wear and tear turns to knee swelling, etc. It's possible Week 1 Diggs is the best DIggs you are going to get.

 

[pollardsvision]

Danny Dimes
Someone is bound to pick him up

I already own him. [points to head like smrt guy]

I started him

I did too (over Goff).
I think a couple FBGs had him as a top 10-12 play yesterday.

Steichen can make a flawed real QB that can run into a solid fantasy producer.

The Dolphins are horrible, so we'll see going forward, but nothing wrong with him as a starter in the right spot.

 

[Dickies]

So people are in leagues where Hollywood Brown is available? Ok then.

Like clock work.

Every year, the week 1 thread gets made. Every year, someone posts the whole "That guy would never be available in one of MY leagues." Cool man. That one doesn't apply to you.

Customary: People play in different size leagues, with different numbers of teams and different numbers of bench/IR spots.

He's on the WW in my 12-person league and according to Yahoo he is rostered in 25% of leagues. Not sure if that only counts 12-person leagues or if it includes 10, 8 and 14 team leagues.

Needless to say, I lost Worthy and don't really feel inclined to waste FA resources picking him up. Boutte passed the eye test much better than Hollywood if you ask me.

 

[Mitchie]

fBoute had 8 targets, 6 receptions, 103 yards.

I know Diggs played limited snaps, and that will go up. I have no idea how quickly it goes up. I also think we'll see Boutte starting opposite of Diggs all season with Douglas in the slot.

Hollywood Brown saw a ton of targets. It remains to be seen how much time Worthy will miss. Rice has 5 more weeks of suspension.

Calvin Austin: 6 targets, 4 catches, 70 yards. He's locked in as Rodgers #2 WR. He's probably boom/bust, but beggars can't be choosers on the waiver wire.

Romeo Doubs. Led the team in receiving yards. Reed may not get through the season.

I'm not sure about that. All the drumbeat about Diggs was that he has never gelt better. I think it's also true that this kind of injury can get worse over time, as wear and tear turns to knee swelling, etc. It's possible Week 1 Diggs is the best DIggs you are going to get.

He was on a snap count b/c of his recovery from injury, they're easing him into the season. I mean I guess he can have a setback but that's not the expectation.

 

[pinkstapler]

Saw at least one person also call this out, but for the nervous Kittle/Engram owners, or just those with a deeper bench who have a dud or two to drop; Fannin would be choice number one, but I think Juwan Johnson is an excellent consolation prize. I'm actually trying to add both in a few leagues.

JJohnson played 99% of snaps. He was second on the team in targets. We had a hunch Kellen Moore would be pass happy, but holy Hannah, he had Rattler attempt 46 passes. And even if they go to Shough, well we know TEs tend to be a rookie/young QBs best friend. He had 17 targets across the last two games of 2024 as well. IME, outside the top options, TEs are mostly reliant on unpredictable TDs. If Johnson can get targeted even half this much all season, he won't need the TDs to be a low TE1. If scoring comes, he could be the Jonnu of this season. I'd personally be shooting ~15% FAAB on him, more if you are weak/injured already at the position. I personally want to come away from week 1 waivers with either Fannin or JJohnson in every league. TBH, my waivers are mostly empty in every league anyhow outside QJohnson in a couple, and Calvin Austin. And I'm not one to save a bunch of FAAB money for later when no one is left on waivers anyhow.

Also, didn't see anyone talk DEF (unfortunately I still have two long time leagues that use them haha). Of DST who actually might be available Tenn. might be my fav. They looked really good against what we all thought would be a top offensive team in Den. Can probably blame some of that on Den, but I give Tenn. credit there too. I also like their upcoming schedule for potentially being able to ride them for a while without resorting to streaming; Rams, Colts, Texans, Cards, Raiders, Pats, Colts again. None of those offenses looked worrisome week 1. (Sorry Danny two nickels fans, I think that was fools gold against a putrid Dolphins team and a lil extra sauce at home for the late Jim Irsay)

Seattle might be available and definitely looked better than I had thought. But SF was also without Kittle and Jennings for practically the whole game, so IMO not as great of a showing as some are making it out. Plus next week are Steelers, and ARod was cooking with gas week 1. I like them better for week 3/4 for Saints/Cards.

Lastly, check and see if whoever drafted Bills DST dropped them prior to week 1 after realizing they were playing the Ravens. It was a good decision (though a waste of a draft pick lol). But they are definitely still a solid DEF and going against Jets, Dolphins, Saints the next three weeks. I think they should be a top 5 defense for all of them.

 

[JoeSteeler]

Lions rookie wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa was on the field for only three snaps on Sunday, but he was able to convert his lone target into an acrobatic 13-yard touchdown grab. According to head coach Dan Campbell, the team would like to use him more going forward. TeSlaa was limited in practice throughout the week due to illness, which capped his role in the game plan. However, he is now healthy and should see an expanded role. TeSlaa was one of the stars of the preseason after the Lions spent a third-round pick on him, and he's an obvious matchup problem with his unique combination of size and speed. He should be considered a waiver-wire target for any fantasy managers looking for an upside wideout as a bench stash.--Patrick McGrath

 

[Winning IS Everything]

Who are you looking at that you want to bid on in Redrafts?

I think Harold Fannin Jr in Cleveland should be on your list of potential pick ups
He still will not be thought of highly by many that don't frequent around here

I don't know how many targets he actually had but he hauled in 7 catches, 66 yds, in leagues where TEs get a little more, he definitely should be on your radar.
I also believe he isn't just being lined up next to the RT like a traditional TE, the Browns are looking for mismatches against him
Wish Cleveland has a better QB situation, he's always gonna suffer from the reality of the Browns right now

I like him and when Judkins gets in there and starts rolling, will only help the other skill players except maybe Sampson

As a Kittle owner, I'm definitely putting Fannin on my radar.

Any CLE homers know what's up here? Was the lack of Njuko production just fluky?

This is 100% where I am at. Right now Mason Taylor is my back up, but 1 catch in a game where that team scored like 34 points?????

 

[Scooby1974]

Lions rookie wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa was on the field for only three snaps on Sunday, but he was able to convert his lone target into an acrobatic 13-yard touchdown grab. According to head coach Dan Campbell, the team would like to use him more going forward. TeSlaa was limited in practice throughout the week due to illness, which capped his role in the game plan. However, he is now healthy and should see an expanded role. TeSlaa was one of the stars of the preseason after the Lions spent a third-round pick on him, and he's an obvious matchup problem with his unique combination of size and speed. He should be considered a waiver-wire target for any fantasy managers looking for an upside wideout as a bench stash.--Patrick McGrath

TeSlaa looks legit, but so does Gibbs, Montgomery, St. Brown, Williams, and LaPorta.

Good luck guess what week to start them. And yet with all of that, Detroit got destroyed?

 

[JoeSteeler]

Has Calvin Austin been mentioned? Played 80% of snaps and was targeted 6 times.

 

[JoeSteeler]

Dalton Schultz if you are desperate for TE help. He was targeted 5 times (and Stover 4). Stover out indefinitely with a broken foot.

 

[PatsFanCT 2.0]

Boutte looks the part to me.

He does look the part...it isn't just the stats but how it looks as he looks very smooth...as long as expectations are realistic (I would not go overboard on a bid) I think he is worthy of a roster spot right now...Diggs is still a work in progress, but I think Boutte has a chance to put up the best numbers of this group.

I remember Boutte getting some praise heading into last year. Maybe he’s finally figuring things out. Not sure how much Diggs has left so maybe there’s a big opportunity for Boutte here.

Diggs played limited snap count yesterday and still had a pretty good game so seems like he took more looks from Douglas who I thought would be more involved.

I thought Diggs was taking the receptions that could have gone to Pop...I am not a big Pop fan...he is not big and I think he plays small...I would rather see what they have in Chism...I do think Diggs was a little limited yesterday so I could definitely see him getting more targets but overall Boutte was easily their best WR yesterday and dating back to last year someone who is in sync with Maye.

I was never a Pop fan either. Just never saw what everyone else did. I think Chism will slowly but surely replace Pop I the lineup.

 

[formerfourdigit]

Kendrick Bourne anyone?

 

[zoonation]

What are we paying for Boutte?

 

[Raging weasel]

At least one of these Raider pass catchers is available in all my leagues- Thornton,Tucker and Mayer.

 

[Dez]

I can’t think of a year where there were fewer interesting waiver wire grabs in week one.

2 decent QBs: Penix, Jones
3 decent WRs: Brown, Johnston, Boutte
2 decent TEs: Fannin, Johnson

I think its interesting enough but no RBs

Almost none of those are available in most of my leagues except Boute

 

[Chaka]

Danny Dimes
Someone is bound to pick him up

I already own him. [points to head like smrt guy]

I started him

Lies.

I have to settle for putting a claim in on Jones because Brett Rypien is already rostered.

 

[Zow]

I can’t think of a year where there were fewer interesting waiver wire grabs in week one.

2 decent QBs: Penix, Jones
3 decent WRs: Brown, Johnston, Boutte
2 decent TEs: Fannin, Johnson

I think its interesting enough but no RBs

Almost none of those are available in most of my leagues except Boute

You're in some very deep leagues then.

 

[Deamon]

Danny Dimes
Someone is bound to pick him up

I already own him. [points to head like smrt guy]

I started him

Lies.

I have to settle for putting a claim in on Jones because Brett Rypien is already rostered.

After Burrows Week 1 performance, it's only a matter of time man.

 

[Chokerado]

Who are you looking at that you want to bid on in Redrafts?

I think Harold Fannin Jr in Cleveland should be on your list of potential pick ups
He still will not be thought of highly by many that don't frequent around here

I don't know how many targets he actually had but he hauled in 7 catches, 66 yds, in leagues where TEs get a little more, he definitely should be on your radar.
I also believe he isn't just being lined up next to the RT like a traditional TE, the Browns are looking for mismatches against him
Wish Cleveland has a better QB situation, he's always gonna suffer from the reality of the Browns right now

I like him and when Judkins gets in there and starts rolling, will only help the other skill players except maybe Sampson

As a Kittle owner, I'm definitely putting Fannin on my radar.

Any CLE homers know what's up here? Was the lack of Njuko production just fluky?

Have him stashed. Browns used him slot. I think Browns might move away from Njoku contract year, big cap hit. Browns have I think two #1 picks 2026 which they will use to get a top QB. It’s a rebuild younger core.

Who are you looking at that you want to bid on in Redrafts?

I think Harold Fannin Jr in Cleveland should be on your list of potential pick ups
He still will not be thought of highly by many that don't frequent around here

I don't know how many targets he actually had but he hauled in 7 catches, 66 yds, in leagues where TEs get a little more, he definitely should be on your radar.
I also believe he isn't just being lined up next to the RT like a traditional TE, the Browns are looking for mismatches against him
Wish Cleveland has a better QB situation, he's always gonna suffer from the reality of the Browns right now

I like him and when Judkins gets in there and starts rolling, will only help the other skill players except maybe Sampson

As a Kittle owner, I'm definitely putting Fannin on my radar.

Any CLE homers know what's up here? Was the lack of Njuko production just fluky?

Any chances Njoku gets traded? Contract year big cap hit for Browns. Thinking they like what they see in Fannin, maybe go younger 2026 & collect more draft picks - already have two #1 picks for a top QB

 

[nirad3]

Who are you looking at that you want to bid on in Redrafts?

I think Harold Fannin Jr in Cleveland should be on your list of potential pick ups
He still will not be thought of highly by many that don't frequent around here

I don't know how many targets he actually had but he hauled in 7 catches, 66 yds, in leagues where TEs get a little more, he definitely should be on your radar.
I also believe he isn't just being lined up next to the RT like a traditional TE, the Browns are looking for mismatches against him
Wish Cleveland has a better QB situation, he's always gonna suffer from the reality of the Browns right now

I like him and when Judkins gets in there and starts rolling, will only help the other skill players except maybe Sampson

As a Kittle owner, I'm definitely putting Fannin on my radar.

Any CLE homers know what's up here? Was the lack of Njuko production just fluky?

Have him stashed. Browns used him slot. I think Browns might move away from Njoku contract year, big cap hit. Browns have I think two #1 picks 2026 which they will use to get a top QB. It’s a rebuild younger core.

Who are you looking at that you want to bid on in Redrafts?

I think Harold Fannin Jr in Cleveland should be on your list of potential pick ups
He still will not be thought of highly by many that don't frequent around here

I don't know how many targets he actually had but he hauled in 7 catches, 66 yds, in leagues where TEs get a little more, he definitely should be on your radar.
I also believe he isn't just being lined up next to the RT like a traditional TE, the Browns are looking for mismatches against him
Wish Cleveland has a better QB situation, he's always gonna suffer from the reality of the Browns right now

I like him and when Judkins gets in there and starts rolling, will only help the other skill players except maybe Sampson

As a Kittle owner, I'm definitely putting Fannin on my radar.

Any CLE homers know what's up here? Was the lack of Njuko production just fluky?

Any chances Njoku gets traded? Contract year big cap hit for Browns. Thinking they like what they see in Fannin, maybe go younger 2026 & collect more draft picks - already have two #1 picks for a top QB

Totally spitballing here but maybe the Niners make a move for him if Kittle's hammy is worse than expected.

 

[jobarules]

I can’t think of a year where there were fewer interesting waiver wire grabs in week one.

2 decent QBs: Penix, Jones
3 decent WRs: Brown, Johnston, Boutte
2 decent TEs: Fannin, Johnson

I think its interesting enough but no RBs

Almost none of those are available in most of my leagues except Boute

Congrats

 

[Ministry of Pain]

What would you pay for Q J from the Bolts?
I can't see all 3 WRs plus the new Rookie all making waves every week
I could see QJ going 3/40 next game, maybe another dud and then he goes off for another 80 yds and a TD, is he at least a good Flex option?

The Bolts are going to get their running game going sooner or later with Hampton and Harris, they want to control the clock and especially when the weather turns and they are on the road