Wide Receiver is an extremely deep position, and there are always options that emerge from the waiver wires in the opening weeks of the season. The difficult part of choosing a WR is that they also tend to be inconsistent, and telling true value from flash-in-the-pan weeks can sometimes be hard.
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Due to the depth at the position, there are a dozen options on the waiver wire that I think are worth considering if you need to bolster your depth. Only the top two options should be high on your waiver claim list, though, with the other options being worth considering if you have a low waiver priority or are planning on multiple moves.
Before we get to the list, a quick word on Josh Gordon. Gordon should be owned in all formats although he’s available in 94.0% of ESPN leagues. He isn’t on this list since his situation is still in limbo, but he is 100% worth picking up if you can stash him until the final agreement concerning his possible reinstatement. Gordon is a WR1 talent and the reward is worth the risk of holding him on your roster since there is no one with close to his upside available.
Not counting Gordon’s unique situation, there are still some nice value WR on the waiver wire. The top two on this list are must-add options who should be owned in all leagues, and the other 10 offer some intriguing potential. Here are my top 12 receivers who are available in over half of ESPN leagues after the first week of fantasy football:
This list of QB’s is part of my weekly waiver wire focus. If you need further help constructing your team, check out my top ten waiver wire picks of the week as well as my top waiver targets at each of the following positions: QB, RB, TE, D/ST