MNF Recap + Week 2 Waiver Wire

Matthew Berry ranks AJ Brown as a high-end WR3 or low-end WR2 for the rest of the season, assuming he misses approximately six weeks. He suggests trading for him only if your roster is already deep at wide receiver.

Matthew Berry notes that Brenton Strange is the starting tight end for a high-powered Jaguars offense and will see significant snap volume, making him a viable fantasy option given Trevor Lawrence's tendency to target the middle of the field.

Caleb Douglas led the Dolphins in receptions and receiving yards in Week 1 with an 86% route participation and 26% target share. Jake Seeley views him as a high-ceiling play, comparing his potential to a more effective version of Cedric Tillman, though he acknowledges the risk associated with the Dolphins' offense.

Matthew Berry suggests Carson Wentz is a viable one-week streamer if Kyler Murray remains in concussion protocol, noting the Bears' defense allowed 360+ yards and three touchdowns to Bryce Young and play at a high pace that forces opponents to throw.

Matthew Berry and Jake Seeley agree that Chris Bell is the most talented rookie on the Dolphins and would have been a first-round pick if not for injury. He is expected to challenge for a top-two role as he integrates further into the offense.

Matthew Berry remains out on Cortland Sutton, citing his historical reliance on high volume to produce fantasy points. With the emergence of younger receivers like Pat Bryant, Marvin Mims, and Troy Franklin, Berry doubts Sutton will receive the necessary target share to be a consistent fantasy asset.

Matthew Berry highlights Dalton Schultz as a reliable waiver target because he consistently earns targets, evidenced by a 22% target share in Week 1, which ranked second on his team.

Matthew Berry lists Deebo Samuel as his number one waiver wire choice (available in over 51% of leagues) due to the injury to Stribling. Berry notes Samuel's 21% target share and three red-zone targets in Week 1, preferring him over Demarcus Robinson.

Matthew Berry identifies Deebo Samuel as the top waiver wire priority due to a 21% target share in Week 1 and three red zone targets. With Stribling out for at least a month, Samuel is preferred over Demarcus Robinson. Jake Seeley notes that while Samuel's route share only increased 5-10%, he looked like his vintage self, and the 49ers' intent to limit Christian McCaffrey's workload could lead to more rushing usage for Samuel.

Demarcus Robinson saw a significant role increase in Week 1, running the second-most routes among 49ers wide receivers. However, Matthew Berry and Jake Seeley express skepticism about his long-term value, noting he has never been a full-time player and his Week 1 usage was likely a product of a specific game plan following Stribling's injury.

Jake Seeley notes that Demarcus Robinson saw an uptick in route participation following Stribling's injury, effectively taking over the WR1/WR2 role. However, Seeley questions if this usage will continue long-term compared to Deebo Samuel.

Denzel Boston saw 97% route participation and 58% of team air yards in Week 1. While he is a talented deep threat, Matthew Berry notes he is a volatile WR4 who relies on Deshaun Watson's deep heaves. He is expected to be a boom-or-bust play.

Matthew Berry identifies Emmett Johnson as the clear backup running back to Kenneth Walker. Berry advises managers to acquire Johnson as an insurance policy, noting he will see a massive workload if Walker were to miss time.

Matthew Berry and Jake Seeley view Emmett Johnson as the clear backup to Kenneth Walker but do not see a path to fantasy viability for him as long as Walker remains healthy.

Matthew Berry identifies Jalen Coker as the top waiver wire wide receiver priority for leagues where he is still available (39% rostered).

Matthew Berry and Jake Seeley remain confident in Jalen Waddle despite a slow Week 1. Seeley attributes the offensive struggles to facing a top-tier defensive coordinator (Spagnuolo) and a rookie play-caller, but expects the team to prioritize getting Waddle the ball moving forward.

Kendra Miller saw significant work in the absence of Alvin Kamara, including both goal-to-go rushing attempts. However, Matthew Berry warns against overreacting as Kamara is expected back soon.

Matthew Berry ranks Kenneth Walker as a top-five running back rest-of-season, noting his 24% target share in Week 1 and his ability to generate yards after contact (120% of his total yards). Berry and Jake Seeley agree that Walker has a non-zero chance to finish as the overall RB1 if he maintains a 18-20+ touch workload.

Jake Seeley dismisses concerns regarding Kenneth Walker's injury history, arguing that playing the 'injury game' is a fool's errand. Seeley compares Walker's situation to Leonard Fournette, who was labeled injury-prone until he wasn't, and notes that other high-workload backs like Jahmyr Gibbs are not subjected to the same injury scrutiny.

Jake Seeley and Matthew Berry are high on Kenyon Sadiq, noting his elite athleticism, goal-line usage, and potential to become the Jets' number three pass-catching option following the departure of Amari Cooper.

Matthew Berry argues that Malik Willis has a higher long-term ceiling than Tyler Huntley, noting that Willis managed over 16 fantasy points despite not playing well against the Raiders. Berry credits Willis for performing under pressure with a limited receiving corps, specifically highlighting the involvement of rookie Chris Bell.

Despite concerns about his real-life quarterback play, Malik Willis is viewed as a fantasy asset due to his rushing floor. Jake Seeley notes that Willis could potentially lead the league in rushing among quarterbacks, making him a high-ceiling long-term add, though he is a risky start for Week 2 against San Francisco.

Matthew Berry notes that Michael Mayer is a usable tight end option only if Brock Bowers misses additional time, though he ranks several other tight ends ahead of him.

Matthew Berry notes Mike Gesicki was tight end five in utilization score in Week 1 but cautions that he only ran routes on 46% of dropbacks. He suggests Gesicki is the Bengals' third pass-catcher but recommends playing him based on matchups rather than as an every-week starter.

Matthew Berry highlights Pat Bryant as a waiver wire target following a team-high 22% target share (4 catches for 42 yards) in Week 1. Berry notes that Bryant's strong training camp performance appears to be translating to the regular season.

Matthew Berry and Jake Seeley argue that Pat Freiermuth's Week 1 performance is not a fluke, citing Mike McCarthy's offensive scheme which favors using one primary tight end rather than the triple-tight end sets used in Pittsburgh previously.

Matthew Berry recommends Romeo Doubs as a top waiver wire target, noting an expected increase in target share due to AJ Brown's injury.

Matthew Berry and Jake Seeley are high on T.J. Hockenson, noting his 77% route participation in Week 1 and his history of being a primary target for Kyler Murray. They view him as a potential fantasy asset given the lack of consistent secondary wide receiver production in Murray's offenses.

With Lad McConkie dealing with a chest injury, Trey Harris is the primary beneficiary and the next man up in the Chargers' passing attack. Jake Seeley suggests Harris could replicate some of the slot/role duties and is a strong stash in deeper leagues.

Matthew Berry prefers Tyler Huntley over Malik Willis as a pure quarterback for the immediate week, citing a better situation, though he acknowledges Huntley lacks the rushing upside that Willis provides.

Woody Marks played 49% of snaps in Week 1, just one fewer than David Montgomery. While inefficient, he is a volume-based play who could see 15-20 touches per game if Montgomery were to miss time, making him a desperation flex or high-end backup.