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.