Smart Moves for Your Fantasy Team After Week 1

The first week of the fantasy football season is over, and it's time to think ahead to week 2. While others focus on the upcoming games, you can get a step ahead by looking at the players who might be available on the waiver wire. These players could be a great addition to your team without costing you anything.

Quarterbacks

Trevor Lawrence

• Never thrown for 25 touchdowns in a season, but this could be his year.
• Promising games against the Panthers (weak pass defense) and the Bengals (weak defense).
• Playing under new coach Liam Coen, who helped Baker Mayfield have a great year last season.

Tua Tagovailoa

• Tough game against the Colts in week 1, but the Patriots' defense in week 2 might not be much better.
• Had a good year last season with many yards and touchdowns.
• Has great receivers like Jaylen Waddle and De'Von Achane.

Running Backs

Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson (Cleveland Browns)

• Tough game against the Ravens in week 2.
• Coaching staff seems to have bigger plans for Judkins and Sampson.
• Judkins had high expectations but missed some training camp due to legal issues.
• Sampson has been impressing in practice and could be a good receiver out of the backfield.

Trey Benson

• Panthers have a weak defense, and Benson could see more playing time this year.
• Had a quiet rookie season, but rumors suggest a bigger role in 2025.
• If he has a good game in week 1, he could be a hot pickup before the week 2 game against the Panthers.

Woody Marks

• Texans' offensive line is not very good, and they will be playing the Buccaneers in week 2, who have a strong defense.
• Marks is a good receiver out of the backfield and could help the Texans move the ball quickly.
• If he doesn't play in week 1, he might not be worth picking up.

Wide Receivers

Rashod Bateman

• Had a great year last season with many catches and eight touchdowns.
• Ravens have a good offense, and Bateman should be a key player for them this year.

Adam Thielen

• Might not be the most exciting player, but he is a reliable receiver.
• Can help the Vikings' young quarterback, J. J. McCarthy.

Elic Ayomanor

• Beat out Van Jefferson for the number two spot on the Titans.
• If the Titans' offense improves this year, Ayomanor could be a good pickup.

Tight Ends

Chig Okonkwo

• Has had some good games in the second half of the season the past two years.
• If the Titans' offense improves, Okonkwo could be a good pickup.

Brenton Strange

• Had five games last year with more than nine fantasy points.
• No longer has to compete with Evan Engram for playing time.
• His new coach, Liam Coen, is known for being creative.