Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Stashes To Target Ahead of Week 1 (Ep. 1682)

Sep 2, 2025

Get ready for Week 1 with top fantasy football waiver wire picks! Discover if Ollie Gordon can become a volume powerhouse in Miami. Explore the potential of Dylan Sampson as a thumper for the Browns and why Cedric Tillman might be a sleeper wide receiver. The hosts dive into the promising future of Marvin Mims and highlight Elic Ayomanor from the Titans as a name to watch closely. Plus, learn about effective strategies for optimizing your fantasy roster.

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ADVICE

Add Ollie Gordon Early

Add Ollie Gordon now as a high-upside waiver target because Miami's backfield uses multiple backs.
He offers immediate flex value and becomes a top-20 option if Jalen Wright misses time.

INSIGHT

Second RBs Often Yield Real Value

Miami's backfield functions as a two-headed committee that consistently produces fantasy value from the second option.
Securing that second back gives weekly flex upside and insurance against injuries.

ADVICE

Target Dylan Sampson As RB3 Depth

Target Dylan Sampson as a cheap RB3 who secures third-down and passing-down snaps in Cleveland.
He provides benchable PPR upside and immediate value if injuries or suspensions hit the backfield.

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Get ahead of the first wave! Join Joe Pisapia and Jake Ciely for their top six fantasy football waiver wire pickups ahead of NFL Week 1.

Can Miami Dolphins RB Ollie Gordon garner serious volume to open up the season? Will Cleveland Browns RB Dylan Sampson be the new early-downs thumper along the shores of Lake Erie? Plus, what makes Tennessee Titans WR Elic Ayomanor a name worth monitoring?

The Pros circle their favorite adds before things come crashing down!

Timestamps: (May be off due to ads)

Intro - 0:00:00

Ollie Gordon - 0:00:32

Dylan Sampson - 0:03:14

Cedric Tillman - 0:05:23

FantasyPros Draft Assistant - 0:08:13

Marvin Mims - 0:09:04

Austin Ekeler - 0:11:30

Elic Ayomanor - 0:13:28

Novig - 0:15:23

Outro - 0:15:50

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