FantasyPros issues Week 1 waiver wire guide with B grade and player recommendations
FantasyPros released its Week 1 waiver wire advice, assigning a B grade to the pool of available free agents and suggesting specific running backs, receivers, quarterbacks, tight ends, defenses and kickers for managers to add, stash or consider.
FantasyPros published its first weekly waiver-wire advisory for the 2026 NFL season, noting that the waiver period is open for most leagues and assigning the overall pool of available free agents a B grade. The guide focuses on players who appear in fewer than 50% of Yahoo leagues and provides three suggested FAAB bids for each: a "True Value" amount, a higher "Desperate Need" bid for managers willing to spend more, and a low-ball "Budget-Minded" bid.
Among running backs, the service highlights Denver rookie Jonah Coleman (34% rostered) as a multi-purpose back with pass-catching ability, and Tennessee's Tyjae Spears (39%) as a potential timeshare option. Philadelphia's Tank Bigsby (36%) is recommended as a handcuff to Saquon Barkley, while deeper leagues might consider Washington rookie Kaytron Allen (2%).
For wide receivers, the analysis points to Las Vegas' Tre Tucker (27%) as a possible lead target, Cleveland's Denzel Boston (30%) for upside, and San Francisco's Deebo Samuel (48%) as a familiar player returning to a favorable offense. Additional sleepers include Philadelphia rookie Ja’Kobi Lane (19%) and Eagles receiver Dontayvion Wicks (15%).
Quarterback options feature Miami's Malik Willis (41%) for his rushing upside and New Orleans' Tyler Shough (41%) as a potential backup with favorable early matchups. Atlanta's Michael Penix Jr. (3%) is mentioned for deeper leagues despite an ACL injury.
Tight end recommendations include Los Angeles' Terrance Ferguson (24%) for big-play potential and Houston's Dalton Schultz (46%) for consistent production. Miami's Greg Dulcich (11%) is noted as a possible target in a thin receiver group.
Defensive picks with Week 1 appeal are the Dallas Cowboys (29%) against a struggling New York Giants offense, the New York Jets (2%) for a favorable matchup versus Tennessee, and the Las Vegas Raiders (6%) against Miami's uncertain passing game. Kickers highlighted are Pittsburgh's Chris Boswell (25%) and Chicago's Cairo Santos (47%).
The guide also lists several players as stashes—players with limited immediate value but potential future upside—such as Packers running back Kaleb Johnson and Miami wide receivers Chris Bell and Caleb Douglas.