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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Malik Washington has been highlighted as a top fantasy football waiver wire target ahead of Week 2. With Miami's revamped receiving corps opening up target opportunities, Washington is positioned to see an expanded role in the offense following Week 1 evaluations. Fantasy managers should monitor his integration into the Dolphins' passing game.
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Caleb Douglas has surfaced as a potential fantasy football waiver wire target entering Week 2. Following offseason changes and roster restructuring in Miami's receiving corps, Douglas is earning opportunities for an expanded role in the Dolphins' passing attack alongside fellow receiver Malik Washington as teams assess early season usage.
San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Kaelon Black earned a surprising workload in a 27-7 Week 1 win over the Los Angeles Rams, outcarrying starter Christian McCaffrey 14 to 10. Black played 28 snaps to McCaffrey's 36 and accumulated 7.5 fantasy points. Head coach Kyle Shanahan utilized Black heavily to manage McCaffrey's touches, making Black a prominent waiver wire target.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love completed 21 of 42 passes for 387 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception while losing one of two fumbles in a 39-22 loss to Minnesota. Love opened with an 81-yard touchdown strike to Christian Watson and added a short TD before halftime. However, facing a 53% pressure rate, he turned the ball over twice during a 22-0 fourth-quarter collapse by the Packers.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott completed 22 of 34 passes for 175 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in Sunday's 28-20 loss to the New York Giants. Prescott threw a one-yard TD pass to CeeDee Lamb and a 17-yard TD to Javonte Williams, adding 14 rushing yards. His late first-half interception proved costly, and New York limited Dallas to just 52 offensive plays on the night.
Green Bay Packers running back Chris Brooks served as the team's top snap-earning option in the backfield during Sunday's 39-22 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Brooks played a team-high 37 offensive snaps at running back, carrying the ball seven times for 29 yards. Operating ahead of MarShawn Lloyd in playing time with Josh Jacobs sidelined, Brooks ran nine routes but was not targeted in the passing game.
Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason rushed 15 times for 59 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 39-22 victory over Green Bay. Mason led Minnesota in carries over Aaron Jones and capped off a 22-point fourth-quarter comeback with a one-yard touchdown run with 4:48 remaining. Neither back recorded a reception, but Mason's heavy usage near the goal line proved decisive in securing the divisional win.
Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones rushed 12 times for 40 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 39-22 comeback victory over the Green Bay Packers. Jones scampered into the end zone for a crucial fourth-quarter rushing score to give Minnesota a 25-22 lead after capitalizing on a turnover. Sharing goal-line work with Jordan Mason (15 carries, 59 yards, 1 TD), Jones remained heavily involved.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson caught six of eight targets for 147 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 39-22 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Watson dominated the first half with five receptions for 131 yards, including an 81-yard touchdown catch-and-run and a two-yard score. He became the first Packer since 2013 with 130+ receiving yards and two TDs in a single half.
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor rushed 19 times for 98 yards and two touchdowns while catching three passes on four targets for 23 yards in a 41-23 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Taylor opened the game with a one-yard touchdown run and added a three-yard score late in the second quarter. Despite losing a fumble in the second half, Taylor served as the focal point of Indianapolis' attack.
Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry carried 24 times for 144 yards and three touchdowns while adding a 19-yard reception in a 41-23 Week 1 win over the Indianapolis Colts. Henry scored on runs of four, 32, and three yards, moving into third place on the NFL's all-time rushing touchdowns list. Operating under new head coach Jesse Minter, the 32-year-old Henry dominated the ground game.
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker caught eight of nine targets for 138 yards and two touchdowns in a 59-37 Week 1 loss to the Chicago Bears. Coker served as Bryce Young's primary downfield option, hauling in a 51-yard TD pass in the second quarter and an eight-yard TD in the fourth. Coker led Carolina in snaps (57) and routes run (40), securing a firm role in the offense.
Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks recorded four carries for 14 yards and caught one pass for 48 yards in Sunday's 59-37 loss to the Chicago Bears. Returning from recent groin soreness that limited his practice time leading into Week 1, Brooks played a clear backup role to Chuba Hubbard, logging 13 snaps to Hubbard's 48. Brooks displayed explosive playmaking potential on his 48-yard reception.
Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard logged 10 carries for 49 yards and a touchdown while catching three targets for 38 yards and a receiving score in Sunday's 59-37 loss to the Chicago Bears. Hubbard dominated the Panthers' backfield work, playing 48 snaps compared to Jonathon Brooks' 13. Hubbard opened the scoring with a four-yard catch and added a two-yard run to solidify his top role.
Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet caught two passes on three targets for 35 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's historic 59-37 Week 1 win over the Carolina Panthers. While rookie Colston Loveland led the tight end room in overall snaps and routes run, Kmet capitalized on his red-zone opportunities, hauling in a scoring pass as Chicago set a franchise scoring record in the opener.
Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland went without a reception on two targets during Sunday's historic 59-37 Week 1 win over the Carolina Panthers. Despite the lack of stats, Loveland led all Bears skill-position players in snaps (65) and routes run (35). Quarterback Caleb Williams focused on other targets during the scoring explosion, but Loveland's underlying usage remains encouraging.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson completed 16 of 22 passes for 205 yards, one touchdown, and one interception while taking five sacks in a 34-10 Week 1 loss to Jacksonville. Watson added 38 rushing yards and lost a fumble he recovered. His lone touchdown came on a 46-yard strike to Denzel Boston late in the fourth quarter. Head coach Todd Monken defended Watson postgame despite mounting public criticism.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson caught five of seven targets for 56 yards in a 26-14 season-opening victory against the Los Angeles Chargers. Wilson served a prominent role in the passing attack, securing four more receptions than target Marvin Harrison Jr. Reconnecting with quarterback Jacoby Brissett, Wilson maintained solid fantasy value and clear chemistry with his signal-caller ahead of a Week 2 matchup against Seattle.
Arizona Cardinals running back Tyler Allgeier handled a heavy workload in Sunday's 26-14 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. Serving as the lead back on the depth chart, Allgeier rushed 17 times for 61 yards while catching both of his targets for nine receiving yards. He outpaced rookie Jeremiyah Love by six carries, taking on primary early-down duties to establish Arizona's ground game heading into a Week 2 divisional clash with Seattle.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett delivered a sharp performance to lead his team to a 26-14 Week 1 upset victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. Brissett completed 27 of 37 pass attempts for 277 yards, one touchdown, and no interceptions, while adding 14 rushing yards on six carries. He capped an opening 70-yard drive with a touchdown setup and later threw a three-yard touchdown pass to tight end Trey McBride in the fourth quarter.
