Week 1 Fantasy Football overreactions: Early Week 2 waiver wire additions
CBS Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- Week 1 of the NFL season often leads to fantasy football overreactions; managers are advised not to sell players prematurely but to analyze which performances truly matter based on scheme and usage changes.
- Caleb Williams showed top-tier fantasy potential with a strong Week 1 performance, supported by Chicago’s offensive talent and coaching, making him a valuable quarterback to hold or trade for only the very best.
- Carnell Tate and Devaughn Vele emerged as high-upside waiver wire targets due to significant snap shares and involvement in their teams’ offenses, signaling potential for increased production.
- Bucky Irving demonstrated strong red zone usage and receiving involvement, positioning him as an RB1 candidate in PPR formats and a recommended trade target before his value rises.
- Josh Downs and Dalton Kincaid showed promising snap rates and usage despite modest Week 1 stats, indicating their roles could grow and improve their fantasy value as the season progresses.
