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Amari Cooper is not a preferred waiver wire target because his value is unlikely to change significantly before the season starts. Even in the event of a Garrett Wilson injury, his projected rise is only from wide receiver 59 to wide receiver 42, which does not justify using a final roster spot on him over a high-upside running back.

Audric Estimé is currently on the mend from an ankle sprain. While team reports are positive and they are working to get him back for his first game, there remains uncertainty regarding his status for the first couple of weeks and a lingering risk of reinjury.

Chris Olave is identified as the primary target competition for Juwan Johnson, though the offense is expected to have enough volume for both to succeed.

Dallas Goedert is established as a player who is consistently drafted in fantasy leagues.

Deshaun Watson and the Browns are projected to score only 16.5 points in Week 1, making the Jacksonville Jaguars defense a high-priority streaming option against them.

Drake Maye is on the host's fantasy team, though the host expresses frustration that the Patriots are projected as a bottom-six offense for Week 1.

George Kittle is used as an example of a drafted tight end whose availability for Week 1 is not guaranteed, making a backup like Juwan Johnson a smart insurance pickup.

Josh Jacobs faces significant availability risk due to potential domestic violence charges; under the NFL's collective bargaining agreement, the baseline suspension for such an offense is a minimum of six games. While the Packers currently state they do not intend to cut him, the legal situation creates major uncertainty.

Juwan Johnson is a recommended waiver wire target with a sleeper ADP of 188. He finished as the TE12 in points per game last year and has risen four spots in the rankings over the last 30 days due to Jordan Mims' injury, which opens up significant volume. While Chris Olave is the primary target competition, the offense is expected to have enough volume for both to succeed. He is also a smart insurance pickup if you drafted a tight end like George Kittle whose Week 1 availability is not guaranteed.

Keaton Mitchell is a premium handcuff and viable late-round target (ESPN ADP 170, Sleeper ADP 184). He received $5 million guaranteed at signing, signaling coaching staff interest. While he provides no value if J.K. Dobbins is healthy, he would likely become the starter in a strong Chargers offense in the event of a Dobbins injury.

Mark Andrews is considered a standard drafted tight end in the vast majority of leagues, despite occasionally going undrafted in some formats.

Mike Washington is a high-upside waiver wire target and a priority stash for final roster spots. Despite being a day-three draft pick, he was a phenomenal prospect and is one injury away from significant opportunity.

Rachaad White is ranked significantly higher than Keaton Mitchell because he has a clear path to being the starter in his backfield, despite receiving less guaranteed money ($1.7 million) than Mitchell ($5 million) this offseason.

Sean Tucker is mentioned as a potential drop candidate if he does not see an injury-related opportunity in front of him.

Tank Bigsby is considered a pure handcuff to Saquon Barkley and is likely already rostered in most leagues, serving a similar role to Keaton Mitchell.

Zach Charbonnet is categorized as a handcuff running back who is likely already rostered in most leagues.