Fontaine's 5: The Ultimate Waiver Wire Pickups After Week 1

Fontaine's 5: The Ultimate Waiver Wire Pickups After Week 1

Welcome back to Fontaine’s 5, where we cook up the hottest waiver wire dishes to help you dominate your fantasy league! Week 1 is in the books, and it's time to hit that waiver wire hard. Whether you're stashing depth or hunting for breakout stars, I’ve got some tasty options that will give your roster that championship flavor. Let’s break it down!

Quarterbacks

• Malik Willis or Sean Clifford – With Jordan Love’s injury, both of these guys could be next up for the Packers. Neither QB is blowing anyone’s mind, but in a 2-QB league, you need that depth like salt on your fries!

Running Backs

• J.K. Dobbins (if available) – Let’s get serious. If Dobbins is still out there, grab him like the last slice of pizza! He was decent in Week 1, but it’s Gus Edwards who might steal the show.

• Gus Edwards – Speaking of Edwards, he’s a real hidden gem, and with Dobbins a bit shaky, you might want to stash this RB quick.

• Tank Bigsby – This dude’s name just screams value, right? He split touches with Etienne, so if you need a flex, Bigsby might fill your fantasy belly.

• Justice Hill – Ravens might just have a plan for him, playing 54% of snaps and being targeted heavily. This guy's getting his targets like an open buffet.

• Ty Chandler – Got some sneaky work behind Aaron Jones in Week 1. The Vikings like playing with their food, but Chandler might eat into some more snaps.

Wide Receivers

• Wan’Dale Robinson – If you’re looking for a guy who's locked into targets, Robinson is your new WR2 favorite. He got targeted 12 times! That's a full-course meal of fantasy points.

• Greg Dortch – The WR3 for the Cardinals, but with 8 targets and a game script likely to be full of passing, Dortch could be the side dish to your WR core.

• DeVaughn Vele – The rookie Broncos’ WR is legit! Vele caught all 8 targets, so he’s a nice PPR option.

• Rashod Bateman – Quiet in Week 1, but 84% snap share tells us a breakout is coming like dessert at the end of a long meal.

Tight Ends

• Isaiah Likely – Mark Andrews who? Okay, okay, let’s not get crazy, but Likely saw 12 targets and might continue to be a strong option in Baltimore.

• Mike Gesicki – My man nearly had a touchdown! With the middle of the field wide open for Burrow, Gesicki will feast soon enough.

Conclusion:

Fantasy championships are won by staying ahead of the curve and hitting the waiver wire with precision. Don’t sleep on these players—grab them before your competition does and keep your lineup spicy!

Time to make your waiver moves! For more spicy takes, picks, and strategy, don’t forget to hit that like and subscribe to Fontaine’s 5! See you next week with another breakdown!