Undrafted in most fantasy leagues, these NFL extensive receivers are abruptly related after sturdy Week 1 performances and must be among the many first pass-catchers taken off the Week 2 waiver wire.
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As anticipated, new addition DK Metcalf led the Pittsburgh Steelers with 4 catches for 83 yards on Sunday, however Austin wasn’t far behind with 4 receptions for 70 yards and a rating, the final of 4 touchdowns thrown by new Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers within the workforce’s 34-32 victory in opposition to the New York Jets.
At 5-foot-9 and 162 kilos, Austin could also be one of many league’s smallest gamers, however he stayed on the sphere for 43 of Pittsburgh’s 53 offensive snaps after showing in simply 53 % of the workforce’s performs in 2024.
Austin’s 17 fantasy factors ranked sixteenth amongst extensive receivers in Week 1, and he’ll be value a glance so long as he has Rodger’s belief.
Marquise “Hollywood” Brown may get prime billing
Brown took benefit of an harm to teammate Xavier Worthy by main the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs with 10 catches for 99 yards within the workforce’s’ six-point loss to the L.A. Chargers in Sao Paulo, Brazil on Friday evening, ending with 19.90 fantasy factors.
Already down a receiver with Rashee Rice suspended for the primary six video games of the season for his involvement in a high-speed, multi-vehicle crash in March, Worthy’s dislocated shoulder is dangerous information for Kansas Metropolis however nice information for Brown homeowners.
Worthy hopes to maintain taking part in whereas carrying a brace, however Brown may emerge because the workforce’s No. 1 receiver till Rice returns.
Quentin Johnston retains getting higher
Keenan Allen (seven) and Ladd McConkey (six) had extra catches than Johnston (5) on Friday evening however the third-year receiver led L.A. with 79 yards and two touchdowns, the second two-score recreation of his profession. His 24.90 fantasy factors have been third-most for a extensive receiver in Week 1.
A primary-round choose in 2023, Johnston had simply two touchdowns as a rookie however led Chargers receivers with eight scores in 2024. Accessible in 92 % of leagues, Johnston might be in for one more large day when the Chargers journey to face the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday Evening Soccer.
Cedrick Tillman outshines Cincinnati Bengals star receivers
Ja’Marr Chase led all extensive receivers with 1,708 yards and 403.00 fantasy factors in 2024 however caught simply two of 5 targets for 26 yards in opposition to the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, whereas teammate Tee Higgins had three receptions for 33 yards.
In the meantime, Tillman caught 5 passes for 54 yards and a landing in opposition to Cincinnati, making him the one extensive receiver to seek out the top zone within the Browns’ 17-16 loss to the Bengals.
A 3rd-round choose in 2023, Tillman had three touchdowns in his final 4 video games earlier than a Grade 3 concussion compelled him to overlook the workforce’s final six video games of 2024. Sunday’s effort earned him 16.20 fantasy factors. Rostered in solely 28 % of leagues, he may discover success in opposition to a Baltimore workforce that allowed 394 yards to Payments receivers in Sunday evening’s 41-40 loss in Buffalo.
