Fantasy season is here. It’s time for draft pick frustration, start-sit dilemmas, and most importantly, scouring the waiver wire. I’ll be breaking down five players that have the potential to put your team over the top this season.
#1. Terrelle Pryor (WR, Cleveland Browns): Normally I’d suggest avoiding Browns players at all costs, but with Josh Gordon suspended until week five and Corey Coleman now out with a broken hand, Pryor has a chance to put up some big numbers as the top option in the Browns’ receiving corps. Pryor did it all for the Browns on Sunday against the Dolphins – running, catching, and even throwing. He is a versatile threat that will continue to rack up yardage.
#2. Dak Prescott (QB, Dallas Cowboys): After Tony Romo’s preseason injury, Prescott took over as the Cowboys’ starting quarterback. Owned in only 36% of ESPN leagues, Prescott has shown the potential to be dynamic. With a solid offensive line and playmakers around him, he should be a competent option at quarterback.
#3. Jay Ajayi (RB, Miami Dolphins): With an aging Arian Foster nursing a hamstring injury, Ajayi will have an opportunity to solidify himself as the number one back in the Miami backfield. While he has been inconsistent so far, his numbers should improve with an increased workload.
#4. Tevin Coleman (RB, Atlanta Falcons): Coleman may be the riskiest pick up on this list. He has received only one less touch than last year’s fantasy MVP Devonta Freeman so far this year – a strong indicator that Atlanta plans to keep using him. If his workload continues to be strong, Coleman’s ability as a pass-catcher out the backfield makes him an appealing flex option.
#5. Will Fuller (WR, Houston Texans): Fuller, a rookie out of Notre Dame, has put up more than 100 yards in his first two career games. No player since Desean Jackson has been able to replicate this feat. With defenses concentrated primarily on Deandre Hopkins and Lamar Miller, Fuller will see relaxed coverage and will continue to excel.
Good luck to everyone this season! Remember to keep up on the waiver wire, where seasons are won and lost.