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Mike McCarthy hasn't been shy about involving tight ends in his offense, as evidenced by Dalton Schultz and Jake Ferguson being consistent fantasy weapons during his Cowboys tenure. The source suggests Freiermuth is likely to be the leader at the position in Pittsburgh, meaning more touchdowns are to come for the veteran despite a lower-scoring offense.

Sean Payton said Engram would be key for the Broncos, and he delivered in Week 1 with four catches for 43 yards and a touchdown—already matching his touchdown total for both 2024 and 2025 combined. The source confirms Engram will be a factor and is worth the add.

Gesicki recorded five catches for 78 yards and one touchdown in Week 1, a surprising output given Ja'Marr Chase's lack of involvement. The source profiles him as touchdown-dependent but expresses willingness to invest in case he becomes something more.

Raymond collected 8-of-9 targets for 89 yards in Week 1, an early beneficiary of a bigger role without DJ Moore in the receiving room. The source notes Ben Johnson wants the highest-scoring offense in NFL history, making Raymond a fantasy weapon. While he didn't score, he's worth stashing in an offense expected to light up the scoreboard.

Vele stepped up with Jordyn Tyson injured, totaling seven catches on nine targets for 69 yards and a touchdown against the Lions, finishing only behind Chris Olave in the pecking order. The source notes he's a must-add for now, with value that could skyrocket if Olave gets injured.

Coker followed up a dominant playoff performance with an almost identical encore in Week 1. The source calls him 'Fantasy's WR1' and notes he's on waivers in 38% of leagues, which shouldn't be the case, urging owners not to overthink and ensure he is rostered.

Black finished his debut with 14 carries for San Francisco despite Christian McCaffrey being healthy and not leading the Niners in carries. The source suggests Black could have a bigger role than expected; with well-documented McCaffrey workload concerns, Kyle Shanahan may wisely distribute the load. If McCaffrey gets injured, Black is one of the best handcuffs available.

Allgeier registered 17 carries in Week 1 with three coming in the red zone—the same amount as rookie Jeremiah Love. The source notes he's been an effective back known as a touchdown vulture; at worst he's a great handcuff to Love, at best a flex option that could move up rankings if the rookie gets hurt. His 51% roster percentage should be much higher.

Shough totaled 410 passing yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions against the Lions in Week 1, nearly pulling off the comeback victory. While he lacks rushing upside compared to Willis, he makes up for it with his arm in a favorable game script.

Willis proved viable in Week 1 with rushing upside; he scampered in for a rushing touchdown and added 39 yards on the ground. Despite throwing an interception, his legs and the trailing game script make him a viable fantasy option most weeks.

Williams delivered a week-high 37.26 fantasy points in Week 1 against the Panthers, accumulating four total touchdowns (two rushing, two passing) in a 59-37 high-scoring affair. The Bears face the Vikings at home in Week 2, setting up a potential continuation of his strong early-season performance.

Jahmyr Gibbs had a big Week 1 game for Joel Smyth in the Yahoo Fantasy Football Expert League. Despite the loss to Chris Allen, Smyth outscored two-thirds of the league thanks in part to big games from Williams and Gibbs.

Caleb Williams had a big Week 1 game for Joel Smyth in the Yahoo Fantasy Football Expert League. Despite the loss to Chris Allen, Smyth outscored two-thirds of the league thanks in part to big games from Williams and Jahmyr Gibbs.

Juwan Johnson delivered in Week 1 for Scott Pianowski, who took early victory laps on players he was high on during the draft process. Johnson was among Pianowski's most notable contributors, helping lift him to a win over Eric Edholm in the opener.

Zay Flowers delivered in Week 1 for Scott Pianowski, who took early victory laps on players he was high on during the draft process. Flowers was among Pianowski's most notable contributors, helping lift him to a win over Eric Edholm in the opener.

Amon-Ra St. Brown delivered in Week 1 for Scott Pianowski, who took early victory laps on players he was high on during the draft process. St. Brown was among Pianowski's most notable contributors, helping lift him to a win over Eric Edholm in the opener.

David Montgomery delivered in Week 1 for Scott Pianowski, who took early victory laps on players he was high on during the draft process. Montgomery was among Pianowski's most notable contributors, helping lift him to a win over Eric Edholm in the opener.

Isaiah Likely was among Hayden Winks' top Week 1 performers, contributing to Winks' consistency-driven victory. Winks achieved at least 8.6 fantasy points from every roster spot, with Likely being one of his standout contributors.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba was among Hayden Winks' top Week 1 performers, contributing to Winks' consistency-driven victory. Winks achieved at least 8.6 fantasy points from every roster spot, with Smith-Njigba being one of his standout contributors.

Chuba Hubbard was among Hayden Winks' top Week 1 performers, contributing to Winks' consistency-driven victory. Winks achieved at least 8.6 fantasy points from every roster spot, with Hubbard being one of his standout contributors.

Kenneth Walker III delivered a monster Week 1 performance with 173 rushing yards, three catches for 18 yards, and two TDs, totaling 32.6 fantasy points. Josh Norris was trailing by exactly 32.6 points heading into Monday night's Chiefs-Broncos matchup and Walker's output tied the game at 120.72-120.72, creating a rare tie between Norris and Justin Boone in the Yahoo Fantasy Football Expert League.

Ashton Jeanty scored over 30 fantasy points in Week 1, demonstrating strong production in what appears to be a high-scoring offensive environment.

Jahmyr Gibbs scored over 30 fantasy points in Week 1, demonstrating strong production in what appears to be a high-scoring offensive environment.

D'Andre Swift scored over 30 fantasy points in Week 1, demonstrating strong production in what appears to be a high-scoring offensive environment.

Derrick Henry scored over 30 fantasy points in Week 1, demonstrating strong production in what appears to be a high-scoring offensive environment.

Olave was among the usual suspects and best performers to start the 2026 season, ranking among the top WRs in Week 1 fantasy scoring alongside other elite options.

Smith-Njigba was among the usual suspects and best performers to start the 2026 season, ranking among the top WRs in Week 1 fantasy scoring alongside other elite options.

St. Brown was among the usual suspects and best performers to start the 2026 season, ranking among the top WRs in Week 1 fantasy scoring alongside other elite options.

Coker topped all wideouts in fantasy scoring in Week 1 of the 2026 season, an unlikely breakout performance that Matt Harmon and Yahoo analysts highlighted as one of the surprising names to explode thanks to strong Sunday scoring.

Freiermuth delivered a surprise positive performance in Week 1, emerging as an unexpected contributor at the tight end position.

Gesicki delivered a surprise positive performance in Week 1, emerging as an unexpected contributor at the tight end position.

Loveland underperformed in Week 1, delivering a dud performance that contrasts with expectations for a top tight end prospect.

Goedert delivered a solid performance in Week 1 and is ranked among the top tight ends heading into Week 2; identified as a mainstay top TE for 2025.

McBride delivered a solid performance in Week 1 and is ranked among the top tight ends heading into Week 2; identified as a mainstay top TE for 2025.

Charbonnet is not yet on the Seahawks active roster; once he returns, George Holani's playing time will be reduced further.

Price is the clear lead back for the Seahawks, with George Holani serving as the backup.

Judkins is the Browns' lead running back, with Raheim Sanders expected to serve as the No. 2 back following Dylan Sampson's injury.

Following Dylan Sampson's knee injury expected to sideline him for significant time, Raheim Sanders should become the No. 2 back behind Quinshon Judkins on the Browns.

Sampson suffered a knee injury in the Week 1 loss and is expected to miss 'significant time' per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler; as a result, Raheim Sanders should become the No. 2 back behind Quinshon Judkins on the Browns.

Holani was on the field for 44% of Seahawks offensive plays but managed only eight carries for 29 yards and zero catches in Week 1; he is the clear backup to Jadarian Price, and the Seahawks are not yet ready to make the rookie a true workhorse; his long-term upside is minimal until Zach Charbonnet returns.