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Week 2 Waiver Targets Shift After Week 1 Role Changes

Week 1 role shifts have created clear waiver priorities for low-rostered players.

Overview

  • Kaelon Black established himself as the 49ers' clear RB2 in Week 1 with 15 opportunities and 28 snaps, making him a top add or long-term stash for managers who roster Christian McCaffrey.
  • Mike Gesicki ran a high route share for the Bengals, finishing with seven targets, five catches, 78 yards and a touchdown, and profiles as a tight-end streamer for Week 2.
  • Jalen Coker delivered a breakout game with eight catches on nine targets for 138 yards and two touchdowns, pushing him into add territory as a WR3/flex option.
  • Demarcus Robinson played 63% of the 49ers' snaps and scored a deep TD while rookie De'Zhaun Stribling was placed out for roughly a month, which positions Robinson to start opposite Mike Evans and carry immediate fantasy value.
  • A.J. Brown is expected to miss at least four weeks with a high-ankle sprain, Romeo Doubs showed a 76% route share after the injury and should be prioritized where available, and managers should tailor adds to league depth and upcoming matchups.