Michael Penix Jr. powered Week 1 for the Falcons, posting a top-10 fantasy showing with 298 passing yards, a TD, and a rushing score, all while his schedule tilts toward friendlier matchups in Weeks 3–4. The waiver-wire targets lean offense: Dylan Sampson leads Cleveland’s backfield with a growing early-down role; Calvin Austin III breaks out as Pittsburgh’s secondary option with versatile use. Brenton Strange and Hunter Henry stabilize TE spots in Jacksonville and New England, respectively, while Ollie Gordon II’s value wanes with De’Von Achane healthy again. This guide flags Week 1 breakout reads and Week-by-week streaming angles, plus weekly waiver fodder and a recap of last week’s games.

Five adds are highlighted: Sampson, Austin III, Henry, Strange, and Penix Jr.—each mapped to probable weekly triggers and potential long-term value. The piece also leans on premium tools to sharpen projections and bets, including a look at PFF+ in-season stats and a new Player Prop Tool for smarter wagering.

The Eagles snag Tank Bigsby from Jacksonville for 2026 fifth and sixth-round picks, adding backfield depth behind Barkley and a potential return-game spark. Bigsby’s 766 rushing yards and seven TDs last season hint at more than a pure return role and could carve a meaningful niche in Philly’s offense if used smartly.

Jacksonville sends Bigsby to bolster their draft capital, betting on Etienne, LeQuint Allen, and Bhayshul Tuten to shoulder the rush workload. The mid-round picks are solid compensation for a player who flashed upside last year, keeping their core trio intact for 2025. The swap underscores differing valuations: Philly pursues upside in a title push, while JAX banks ammo for 2026 while trusting their young backs.

Fantasy implications hinge on Bigsby’s workload in Philly and Jacksonville’s usage of Etienne and co. If Bigsby earns a real role, he could become a valuable depth-play in deeper leagues and a potential name to monitor in return-heavy packages as the season unfolds.

Jalen Carter faces a potential suspension or hefty fine after the season-opening incident, as the NFL signals zero tolerance for acts that demean the game. The league’s spring emphasis on sportsmanship and a broader crackdown on celebrations heighten the stakes for Philadelphia ahead of a Super Bowl rematch with Kansas City. A Monday decision looms, with Carter’s status and Eagles discipline in flux, while Ben VanSumeren’s injury delay and internal team handling add fantasy-relevant twists.

Fantasy managers should monitor Carter’s status and the Eagles’ defensive-line rotation closely. If Carter sits, expect increased snaps for veteran disruptors and opportunistic DLs, with the potential for a ripple effect across the Eagles’ IDP landscape and immediate matchup planning against the Chiefs.

Jalen Carter won't face NFL suspension after spitting at Dak Prescott, per a league official. The review remains ongoing, but a ban isn't on the table. Carter apologized, calling it a mistake and vowing it won't happen again, while Prescott called it trolling that backed into a bad moment.

The spat happened near midfield after an injury on the opening kickoff, with officials deeming it a non-football act. The league has reiterated a sportsmanship emphasis for officials, a factor fantasy managers should monitor as it could shape player behavior and, indirectly, on-field roles in upcoming games.