Week 1 is in the books, and if you’re not already hitting the waiver wire, you’re falling behind. Fantasy football expert Josh Nagel is already dropping serious intel, advising fantasy players to target Saints receiver Devaughn Vele on the Week 2 waiver wire after his explosive performance. Vele snagged seven catches on nine targets for 63 yards and a touchdown against the Lions in Week 1, and that kind of production is impossible to ignore.
The Devaughn Vele Explosion
This isn’t just a flash in the pan, according to Nagel. He’s telling fantasy managers that Vele’s Week 1 numbers are no “one-week fluke.” We saw Vele put up 19 catches for 239 yards and a touchdown over the final four games of last season. That consistency makes his Week 1 outing even more compelling. If you’re scratching for help at flex or receiver, especially in a 3WR league, Nagel says to bid up to 10 FAAB dollars on him or prioritize that waiver claim. That’s a strong endorsement from a guy who knows rosters cold.
The Demercado Factor
But Vele isn’t the only name Nagel is dropping. Keep an eye on Cowboys running back Emari Demercado. The former Cardinals back was a last-minute addition to the Cowboys’ roster after projected RB2 Malik Davis went down with a season-ending injury right before Week 1. Demercado only saw two touches in the Cowboys’ 28-20 loss to the Giants on Sunday night. However, Nagel is banking on an increase in usage as Demercado gets more familiar with the Cowboys’ system. It’s a calculated risk with a high upside if he carves out a bigger role.
Nagel also has his sights set on an overlooked receiver who he says is worth investing some FAAB in, claiming there’s a “good chance you’ll be getting a steal.” You will have to check out the full analysis over at SportsLine to see who that mystery pick is. So before you finalize your Week 2 waiver claims, go dig into all of Nagel’s top picks. You don’t want to miss out on the next big thing.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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