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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups to Target

Jordan Love (GB): 31% rostered

• Next Opponents: @ATL, NO, DET
• True value: $6
• Desperate Need: $9
• Budget-minded: $3

Analysis: Love was solid on Sunday vs. the Bears despite operating without WR Christian Watson. He tossed three touchdown passes – two to Romeo Doubs and another to Aaron Jones. Chicago’s defense was abysmal, which covered up some of Love’s poor decision-making. Still, the upcoming schedule indicates that adding Love on waivers is a strong move.

Kenneth Gainwell (PHI): 46% rostered

• Next Opponents: MIN, @TB, WAS
• True value: $11
• Desperate Need: $16
• Budget-minded: $6

Analysis: Some fantasy managers were surprised to see Gainwell earn the start for Philadelphia in Week 1, with Rashaad Penny a healthy inactive. I was not. Much like his former Memphis teammate, Tony Pollard, Gainwell was ready to step into a newly expanded role on a winning team. He was impressive, with 18 touches (four receptions) and 74 scrimmage yards. The only missing piece was a touchdown. D’Andre Swift was far from impressive alongside Gainwell, which bodes very well for Gainwell the next few weeks.

Puka Nacua (LAR): 5% rostered

• Next Opponents: SF, @CIN, @IND
• True value: $15
• Desperate Need: $25
• Budget-minded: $12

Analysis: Well, I tried to tell everyone. Puka Nacua is the truth. OK, let’s keep it 100 here. I have loved Nacua since I broke down his film and college production in preparation for the Reese’s Senior Bowl, but I would have never imagined this type of start for his NFL career. Nacua earned a ridiculous 39.4% target share In Week 1 operating in the Cooper Kupp role. Since 1980, only six wide receivers have finished Week 1 with more receiving yards than Nacua posted. Kupp remains on the shelf, and as long as he is, Nacua will continue to operate in this insane high-volume role. Nacua was given the keys to the car in Week 1, and he showed that he not only belongs in the race but is ready to put the team on his back. Even when (if) Kupp returns, Nacua will remain a key cog in an offense that will throw early and often this season. Nacua has empty-the-clip type upside in 2023.

Luke Musgrave (GB): 19% rostered

• Next Opponents: @ATL, NO, DET
• True value: $6
• Desperate Need: $8
• Budget-minded: $3

Analysis: I have not been the biggest Musgrave fan, but we must adjust to new information. Musgrave’s Week 1 usage could lead to TE1 production as the season progresses. His 81% of snaps played and 85% route participation are numbers we love to see. While I have major questions about the Packers’ passing volume, the volume bar is much lower for tight ends to gain fantasy relevance than wide receivers. Musgrave finished Week 1 with a 14.8% target share and 2.17 yards per route run (per PFF). These numbers alone should perk up your ears, especially if you’re hurting at the TE position. I have no problem with anyone spending 10%-12% of their FAAB on Musgrave, depending on their scoring format and need at the position.