Week 1 has officially passed us, and we already have seen tons of injuries, surprise roster decisions, and breakout games dynamically shift fantasy leagues. If you wanna stay ahead of your league mates and find hidden gems before anyone else, keep reading to find the next superstar to guide you to victory. Without further ado, let’s jump straight into it. 

1. Tank Bigsby - Rostered in 14% of Leagues

Tank Bigsby surprisingly outperformed Jaguars running back Travis Etienne in week 1, gaining 73 yards on 12 carries. His high usage was definitely surprising, but he made the most of his opportunities and showed his ability as a runner. He also played a career high 34% of snaps in the matchup, despite playing just 12% of snaps last season. The Jaguars have been looking for a capable RB2 behind Etienne. Bigsby is a young and developing back and is perfectly set up to take on a larger role in the offense this year. 

2. Colby Parkinson - Rostered in 33% of Leagues

Puka Nacua unfortunately suffered an injury in week 1 that could keep him out for weeks, leaving a large void of volume for this Rams offense. Cooper Kupp should absorb lots of targets, but the Rams lack any other major playmakers. Parkinson was targeted 5 times in his season debut, with 4 receptions. With such a large void in the tight end position, he’s a solid choice for your roster.

3. Alec Pierce - Rostered in 12% of Leagues

Alec Pierce played a whopping 84% of the snaps to open the season, which is a margin that is normally only achieved by top wide receivers. I’m not saying Pierce is a superstar, but he did make two huge catches and eclipsed 20 fantasy points, so there is definitely potential for a large season. He did only have 3 catches, but as Richardson eases into the offense this passing attack will get even better. Pierce could morph into a solid flex/WR2 option later in the season and is worth stashing now.

4. Brandin Cooks - Rostered in 37% of Leagues

There’s a good chance he will be taken, but if he’s a free agent in your league, then you shouldn’t hesitate to pick him up. Cooks has been one of the most consistent wide receivers for many years now, and he’s becoming one of Dak Prescott’s favorite targets. CeeDee Lamb can’t take all the volume. This offense needs a number two guy, and nobody is more fit for the job than Brandin Cooks. After scoring 14.5 points in week 1, Cooks should be a consistent flex play all season with many double-digit performances

5. Bucky Irving - Rostered in 28% of Leagues

Rachaad White has not been looking like an efficient running back lately. After averaging under four yards per carry in the final three regular season games of last season, he opened the 2024 season with an average of 2.1 on fifteen carries. Backup Bucky Irving, on the other hand, averaged nearly 7 yards on the day with 9 carries. While Rachaad White should remain the primary option in the receiving game, there is potential for a shift in rushing volume in this offense. If Irving continues to play like he did in week 1, he will be a solid fantasy option for an insanely cheap price. Stash him now before someone else does.

6. Wan’Dale Robinson - Rostered in 16% of Leagues

Most people expected rookie WR Malik Nabers to immediately become the primary playmaker in New York, but that did not happen. Instead, 3rd year receiver Wan’Dale Robinson stepped up and was unquestionably the Giants lead receiver with a whopping 12 targets. This Giants offense is horrific, but the amount of volume Robinson could receive is impossible to overlook. If there’s any player on this team with fantasy potential, it’s probably Robinson, who could become a weekly starter for your team if Daniel Jones can make some adjustments to his game.

7. Alexander Mattison - Rostered in 30% of Leagues

The expectation before the season was that Zamir White would take the lead role in the Las Vegas Raiders backfield, while Mattison would be subject to a backup role. This was not the case in week 1, where Mattison put up 16.2 fantasy points, higher than White. Mattison’s usage is risky considering he only received five carries, but his snap count led the running backs on the team. This offense needs to fill the rushing volume created by the departure of Josh Jacobs, and Mattison could be primed to become the replacement. He was also more active in the receiving game than White, which is a good sign for fantasy success. Keep an eye on Mattison.

8. Tyler Bass - Rostered in 14% of Leagues

The low roster percentage of Buffalo Bills kicker Tyler Bass surprises me. He’s been a consistently solid kicker over several seasons and plays in an offense that is almost guaranteed to put up points. This may have been due to the changes in the Bills offense in the offseason, where they lost two top receivers, but quarterback Josh Allen still managed to lead the team to over 30 points in both of his first two games: Tyler Bass averaged 8.5 points in these two games, which is not bad for his position. If you don’t have a reliable kicker on your squad, Tyler Bass should be at the top of your list.

9. Cole Kmet - Rostered in 31% of Leagues

The percentage of teams rostering the Chicago tight end dropped after Kmet’s 1.4 point performance in week one, but he’s still a solid tight end option for your squad. Rookie QB Caleb Williams struggled in his debut game and will continue to get better over time as he acclimates himself to the NFL’s environment. As Williams gets better, so will Kmet’s stats. He was a consistent flex play last year and had 73 catches and 6 touchdowns. He’s a certified TE2 who could evolve into a potential starter later in the season if things go well. 

10. Malik Willis - Rostered in 2% of Leagues

Packers QB Jordan Love will miss several weeks with injury, and will be replaced by offseason addition Malik Willis. The riskiest pick on this list, Willis likely won’t have an immediate impact in this Green Bay offense, but has an outside chance at producing QB1 numbers if put in the right situation. In today’s game, all the best fantasy QBs have rushing upside, and so does Willis. This Green Bay offense is not short of playmakers, and is likely to remain run-heavy. Malik Willis could thrive on the ground and a few potential rushing touchdowns could turn into top-tier performances for anyone who owns Willis. If you are desperate for a QB or have an extra roster spot, consider taking a chance on him.