Fantasy football Week 1 waiver wire: Mike Washington, Jalen Coker, streamers and more
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Key Points:
- The Week 1 NFL fantasy football waiver wire highlights several running backs with upside potential, including Mike Washington (LV), Tyler Allgeier (ARI), and Brian Robinson (ATL), who could see increased roles if starters are injured.
- Wide receiver waiver targets feature promising players like Jalen Coker (CAR), Romeo Doubs (NE), and Xavier Worthy (KC), who have shown or are expected to show significant target shares and production.
- The article emphasizes the importance of targeting upside and handcuff options early in the season, with many players listed as potential "next man up" if injuries occur to starters.
- Streaming options for Week 1 include quarterbacks Baker Mayfield (TB) and Malik Willis (MIA), tight ends Dalton Schultz (HOU) and Chig Okonkwo (WSH), and several defensive teams such as GB at MIN and BUF at HOU.
- The waiver wire advice prioritizes players under 60% rostered on Yahoo, focusing on potential upside rather than immediate replacement value, with more detailed features and reports to debut in Week 2.
