In the first weeks of the regular season of the NFL names of players who had a great performance and were not on the radar jump. Whether you started the campaign with victory or defeat FantasyThis is the time to reinforce your teams for week 2.
These are the top 11 players for the Waiver Wire who are available in at least 50% of the NFL leagues
1. Eli Mitchell- RB San Francisco (Available in 99.3% of leagues)
If you have the number 1 waiver priority in your league, it’s time to use it on the 49’s runner. Starter Raheem Mostert will be out with a knee injury for at least 8 weeks. In the game against Detroit, Mitchell took the lead, rushing for 104 yards on 19 carries and scored a touchdown. He has a huge lead over JaMycal Hasty and rookie Trey Sermon. RB1 potential for the rest of the year.
2. Mark Ingram- RB Houston (Available in 96.5% of leagues)
Starting running backs aren’t easy to find in free agency, but veteran Ingram emerged as the Texans’ top choice. He had 26 touches, by 8 from Phillip Lindsey and 6 from David Johnson. Ingram’s performances will be good as long as the team has an advantage in games, something that will not happen very often, but he will have options in the red zone. RB2 / Flex potential for the rest of the year.
3. Nyheim Hines- RB Indianapolis (Available in 74% of leagues)
Hines ranked in the top 25 runners of 2020 in the format that awards points for reception. This year pass situations remain a viable option for Carson Wentz, in week 1 he was searched 8 times and had 6 receptions; it is also part of the running game despite the presence of Jonathan Taylor. It took 34% of ground attempts. RB2 / Flex potential for the rest of the year.
4. Latavius Murray- RB Baltimore (Available in 67.6% of leagues)
Murray was cut from the Saints, however he came to the Ravens to take advantage of numerous injury casualties. With just a few days with the squad, Latavius made an interesting pairing with Ty’Son Williams. Both scored and distributed the touches: 12 in favor of Williams, 10 for Murray who took over the title in the second half of Monday Night. Flex potential for the rest of the year.
5. Tony Jones- RB Saints (Available in 96.7% of leagues)
If you own Alvin Kamara, it is a priority that you take the running back who would start in case something happens to the New Orleans star. After the departure of Latavius Murray, Tony established himself as the second option with 12 touches of the ball that turned into 53 yards. If you don’t have Alvin, you can take it to try to trade with the owner or save it in an emergency.
6. Christian Kirk- WR Arizona (Available in 97.2% of leagues)
The Cardinals have one of the most talented receiving corps in the league. Kirk scored two touchdowns and 70 yards against the Titans, however take into account that the targets are shared with DeAndre Hopkins (8 targets), AJ Green (6 targets) and rookie Rondale Moore (5 targets). It will be difficult for each week to make more than 20 points. WR3 / Flex / Banking potential for Bye Weeks.
7. Tim Patrick- WR Denver (Available in 99.7% of leagues)
Jerry Jeudy was injured with a sprained ankle that will put him out of action for 4-6 weeks, allowing Patrick to become one of Teddy Bridgewater’s top options. In the commitment against Giants he got into the diagonals. He was wanted 4 times for his QB, same as KJ Hamler, and once more than Courtland Sutton (who is the favorite to be Bridgewater’s No. 1 target as the weeks progress). WR3 / Banking potential for Bye Weeks.
8. Sammy Watkins- WR Ravens (Available in 93.3% of leagues)
In his first game with Baltimore he became Lamar Jackson’s main target receiver. He was wanted 8 times to 6 for Marquise Brown. Watkins caught 4 of the passes for 96 yards. He’s got a bang, but the downside is being injury prone and that the Ravens prioritize the running game. Flex potential.
9. Jalen Reagor- WR Philadelphia (Available in 98% of leagues)
The Eagles attack looked powerful under the command of Jalen Hurts, who ended up crushing Atlanta. In aerial play, Reagor was the quarterback’s second choice (6 targets, 6 receptions, 49 yards and TD) behind rookie DeVonta Smith. Option for Flex / Banking for bye weeks.
10. Juwan Johnson- TE Saints (99.6% of leagues)
You have to be careful with the expectations for this TE from Santos who scored twice in the match against Green Bay. He had half as many targets as other tight end Adam Trautman, but his use in the red zone can have appeal in a position where there aren’t many options to fill.
11. Jameis Winston- QB Saints (Available in 65.6% of Leagues)
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Winston’s masterful display against one of the candidate teams such as Packers. He threw for 5 touchdown passes and only needed 148 yards to do so. In leagues with 2 QB it should be one of the main priorities for waiver, while in the rest an option to see how the season develops. QB1 potential
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