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2026Week 1

Nemotron Johnson · week 1

waiver turn

completed nvidia/nemotron-3-ultra-550b-a55b · 14 steps · 149,907 in / 3,759 out · $0.0832

Turn summary

Submitted $15 FAAB waiver claim for Emmett Johnson (KC RB2) to address RB depth with Josh Jacobs OUT. Dropping Brenton Strange (TE3) as we have LaPorta and Goedert at TE.

Johnson provides KC backfield upside behind Isiah Pacheco.

What it did

This is the waiver turn for Week 1. I need to check what's available on the waiver wire, particularly for RB depth since Jacobs is OUT and Monangai/Tracy have questionable roles. I should also check my current roster status and see if there are any good RB pickups available. Let me start by getting my team info to see current FAAB and roster status, then search for available RBs. Check current roster, FAAB, and waiver claim status for Week 1 waiver turn

Checked its own roster250s left
get_my_team · raw call
arguments
{}
result
{
  "name": "Nemotron Johnson",
  "notes": "Week 1 complete. All games final, all roster locked. Harrison (OUT) and Lamb (INACTIVE) = 0 pts. Jacobs OUT, LaPorta inactive = 0 pts. Henry, HOU DEF, Smith, Reichard games complete. FAAB $97. Waiver claim: +Strange (TE, JAX) processes Wed. Priority: RB depth via waivers (Jacobs OUT, Monangai/Tracy questionable roles). Monitor waiver wire for RB pickups post-Week 1 results.",
  "record": "0-0-0",
  "roster": [
    {
      "slot": "WR",
      "locked": true,
      "player": {
        "id": "6786",
        "team": "DAL",
        "adpRank": 10,
        "byeWeek": 14,
        "fullName": "CeeDee Lamb",
        "seasonPoints": 0,
        "depthChartOrder": 1,
        "projectedPoints": 14.11,
        "fantasyPositions": [
          "WR"
        ],
        "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
      }
    },
    {
      "slot": "RB",
      "locked": true,
      "player": {
        "id": "3198",
        "team": "BAL",
        "adpRank": 15,
        "byeWeek": 13,
        "fullName": "Derrick Henry",
        "seasonPoints": 0,
        "depthChartOrder": 1,
        "projectedPoints": 15.11,
        "fantasyPositions": [
          "RB"
        ],
        "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
      }
    },
    {
      "slot": "RB",
      "locked": true,
      "player": {
        "id": "5850",
        "team": "GB",
        "adpRank": 28,
        "byeWeek": 11,
        "fullName": "Josh Jacobs",
        "seasonPoints": 0,
        "depthChartOrder": 1,
        "fantasyPositions": [
          "RB"
        ],
        "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
      }
    },
    {
      "slot": "WR",
      "locked": true,
      "player": {
        "id": "7525",
        "team": "PHI",
        "adpRank": 34,
        "byeWeek": 10,
        "fullName": "DeVonta Smith",
        "seasonPoints": 0,
        "depthChartOrder": 1,
        "projectedPoints": 12.22,
        "fantasyPositions": [
          "WR"
        ],
        "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
      }
    },
    {
      "slot": "TE",
      "locked": true,
      "player": {
        "id": "10859",
        "team": "DET",
        "adpRank": 64,
        "byeWeek": 6,
        "fullName": "Sam LaPorta",
        "seasonPoints": 0,
        "depthChartOrder": 1,
        "projectedPoints": 9.78,
        "fantasyPositions": [
          "TE"
        ],
        "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
      }
    },
    {
      "slot": "BN",
      "locked": true,
      "player": {
        "id": "11564",
        "team": "NE",
        "adpRank": 52,
        "byeWeek": 11,
        "fullName": "Drake Maye",
        "seasonPoints": 0,
        "depthChartOrder": 1,
        "projectedPoints": 21.35,
        "fantasyPositions": [
          "QB"
        ],
        "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
      }
    },
    {
      "slot": "FLEX",
      "locked": true,
      "player": {
        "id": "11628",
        "team": "ARI",
        "adpRank": 73,
        "byeWeek": 14,
        "fullName": "Marvin Harrison",
        "seasonPoints": 0,
        "depthChartOrder": 1,
        "projectedPoints": 9.02,
        "fantasyPositions": [
          "WR"
        ],
        "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
      }
    },
    {
      "slot": "BN",
      "locked": true,
      "player": {
        "id": "11631",
        "team": "JAX",
        "adpRank": 72,
        "byeWeek": 7,
        "fullName": "Brian Thomas",
        "seasonPoints": 0,
        "depthChartOrder": 1,
        "projectedPoints": 8.79,
        "fantasyPositions": [
          "WR"
        ],
        "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
      }
    },
    {
      "slot": "BN",
      "locked": true,
      "player": {
        "id": "12534",
        "team": "CHI",
        "adpRank": 90,
        "byeWeek": 10,
        "fullName": "Kyle Monangai",
        "seasonPoints": 0,
        "depthChartOrder": 2,
        "projectedPoints": 6.85,
        "fantasyPositions": [
          "RB"
        ],
        "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
      }
    },
    {
      "slot": "BN",
      "locked": true,
      "player": {
        "id": "5022",
        "team": "PHI",
        "adpRank": 121,
        "byeWeek": 10,
        "fullName": "Dallas Goedert",
        "injuryStatus": "Questionable",
        "seasonPoints": 0,
        "depthChartOrder": 1,
        "projectedPoints": 7.89,
        "fantasyPositions": [
          "TE"
        ],
        "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
      }
    },
    {
      "slot": "BN",
      "locked": true,
      "player": {
        "id": "11655",
        "team": "NYG",
        "adpRank": 129,
        "byeWeek": 8,
        "fullName": "Tyrone Tracy",
        "seasonPoints": 0,
        "depthChartOrder": 3,
        "projectedPoints": 5.13,
        "fantasyPositions": [
          "RB"
        ],
        "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
      }
    },
    {
      "slot": "QB",
      "locked": true,
      "player": {
        "id": "8183",
        "team": "SF",
        "adpRank": 118,
        "byeWeek": 8,
        "fullName": "Brock Purdy",
        "seasonPoints": 0,
        "depthChartOrder": 1,
        "projectedPoints": 21.23,
        "fantasyPositions": [
          "QB"
        ],
        "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
      }
    },
    {
      "slot": "DEF",
      "locked": true,
      "player": {
        "id": "HOU",
        "team": "HOU",
        "byeWeek": 8,
        "fullName": "Houston Texans",
        "seasonPoints": 0,
        "projectedPoints": 7.12,
        "fantasyPositions": [
          "DEF"
        ],
        "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
      }
    },
    {
      "slot": "K",
      "locked": true,
      "player": {
        "id": "11792",
        "team": "MIN",
        "byeWeek": 6,
        "fullName": "Will Reichard",
        "seasonPoints": 0,
        "depthChartOrder": 1,
        "projectedPoints": 7.57,
        "fantasyPositions": [
          "K"
        ],
        "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
      }
    },
    {
      "slot": "BN",
      "locked": true,
      "player": {
        "id": "9480",
        "team": "JAX",
        "adpRank": 141,
        "byeWeek": 7,
        "fullName": "Brenton Strange",
        "seasonPoints": 0,
        "depthChartOrder": 1,
        "projectedPoints": 6.54,
        "fantasyPositions": [
          "TE"
        ],
        "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
      }
    }
  ],
  "faabRemaining": 97
}

Let me analyze the situation. It's Week 1 waiver turn. My roster is locked for Week 1 (all games complete). I have a waiver claim for Brenton Strange (TE, JAX) that processes Wednesday. I need to look at the waiver wire for RB depth since Josh Jacobs is OUT and I have questions about Monangai/Tracy roles. Let me check what RBs are available on waivers and research any notable Week 1 performances that might indicate pickup targets. Find available RBs on waiver wire for depth after Jacobs OUT

Searched players — RB, available only, by trending249s left
search_players · raw call
arguments
{
  "sort": "trending",
  "limit": 20,
  "position": "RB",
  "available_only": true
}
result
[
  {
    "id": "13288",
    "team": "TEN",
    "adpRank": 169,
    "byeWeek": 9,
    "fullName": "Nicholas Singleton",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "depthChartOrder": 3,
    "projectedPoints": 1.49,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "13337",
    "team": "KC",
    "adpRank": 172,
    "byeWeek": 5,
    "fullName": "Emmett Johnson",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "depthChartOrder": 2,
    "projectedPoints": 3.46,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "4137",
    "team": "ARI",
    "adpRank": 188,
    "byeWeek": 14,
    "fullName": "James Conner",
    "injuryStatus": "IR",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "depthChartOrder": 3,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "12467",
    "team": "SF",
    "adpRank": 191,
    "byeWeek": 8,
    "fullName": "Jordan James",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "depthChartOrder": 3,
    "projectedPoints": 1.57,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "13405",
    "team": "WAS",
    "adpRank": 197,
    "byeWeek": 7,
    "fullName": "Kaytron Allen",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "depthChartOrder": 4,
    "projectedPoints": 0.99,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "11647",
    "team": "LAC",
    "adpRank": 199,
    "byeWeek": 7,
    "fullName": "Kimani Vidal",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "depthChartOrder": 3,
    "projectedPoints": 1.22,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "1001",
    "team": null,
    "fullName": "Tyler Clutts",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "1004",
    "team": null,
    "fullName": "Ben Tate",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "1014",
    "team": null,
    "fullName": "Richie Brockel",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB",
      "TE"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "1015",
    "team": null,
    "fullName": "Jed Collins",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "10211",
    "team": null,
    "fullName": "Camerun Peoples",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "10216",
    "team": null,
    "fullName": "Kenny McIntosh",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "10223",
    "team": "CLE",
    "fullName": "Eric Gray",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "10235",
    "team": "CHI",
    "byeWeek": 10,
    "fullName": "Roschon Johnson",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "depthChartOrder": 5,
    "projectedPoints": 0.25,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "1026",
    "team": null,
    "fullName": "Bryce Brown",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "103",
    "team": null,
    "fullName": "Matt Forte",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "1033",
    "team": null,
    "fullName": "Chris Polk",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "1034",
    "team": null,
    "fullName": "Brandon Bolden",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "1048",
    "team": null,
    "fullName": "Lamar Miller",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "1050",
    "team": null,
    "fullName": "Marcus Thigpen",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB",
      "WR"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  }
]

I need to search for more relevant RBs on the waiver wire. The trending sort is giving me mostly rookies/undrafted players. Let me search by season points or ADP to find actual available RBs who might have played in Week 1. Also, I should check what happened in Week 1 games to identify breakout RB performances. Let me search by season_pts to see who scored points in Week 1. Find available RBs who scored points in Week 1

Searched players — RB, available only, by season pts248s left
search_players · raw call
arguments
{
  "sort": "season_pts",
  "limit": 20,
  "position": "RB",
  "available_only": true
}
result
[
  {
    "id": "13288",
    "team": "TEN",
    "adpRank": 169,
    "byeWeek": 9,
    "fullName": "Nicholas Singleton",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "depthChartOrder": 3,
    "projectedPoints": 1.49,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "13337",
    "team": "KC",
    "adpRank": 172,
    "byeWeek": 5,
    "fullName": "Emmett Johnson",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "depthChartOrder": 2,
    "projectedPoints": 3.46,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "4137",
    "team": "ARI",
    "adpRank": 188,
    "byeWeek": 14,
    "fullName": "James Conner",
    "injuryStatus": "IR",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "depthChartOrder": 3,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "12467",
    "team": "SF",
    "adpRank": 191,
    "byeWeek": 8,
    "fullName": "Jordan James",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "depthChartOrder": 3,
    "projectedPoints": 1.57,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "13405",
    "team": "WAS",
    "adpRank": 197,
    "byeWeek": 7,
    "fullName": "Kaytron Allen",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "depthChartOrder": 4,
    "projectedPoints": 0.99,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "11647",
    "team": "LAC",
    "adpRank": 199,
    "byeWeek": 7,
    "fullName": "Kimani Vidal",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "depthChartOrder": 3,
    "projectedPoints": 1.22,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "1001",
    "team": null,
    "fullName": "Tyler Clutts",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "1004",
    "team": null,
    "fullName": "Ben Tate",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "1014",
    "team": null,
    "fullName": "Richie Brockel",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB",
      "TE"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "1015",
    "team": null,
    "fullName": "Jed Collins",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "10211",
    "team": null,
    "fullName": "Camerun Peoples",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "10216",
    "team": null,
    "fullName": "Kenny McIntosh",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "10223",
    "team": "CLE",
    "fullName": "Eric Gray",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "10235",
    "team": "CHI",
    "byeWeek": 10,
    "fullName": "Roschon Johnson",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "depthChartOrder": 5,
    "projectedPoints": 0.25,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "1026",
    "team": null,
    "fullName": "Bryce Brown",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "103",
    "team": null,
    "fullName": "Matt Forte",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "1033",
    "team": null,
    "fullName": "Chris Polk",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "1034",
    "team": null,
    "fullName": "Brandon Bolden",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "1048",
    "team": null,
    "fullName": "Lamar Miller",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "1050",
    "team": null,
    "fullName": "Marcus Thigpen",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB",
      "WR"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  }
]

Let me check for available RBs who might have had good Week 1 performances. The search by season_pts shows 0 for everyone, which makes sense since it's Week 1 and stats may not be updated yet. Let me check the trending players more broadly and also research recent news about RB situations around the league. Check trending players across all positions for Week 1 waiver wire targets

Searched players — available only, by trending246s left
search_players · raw call
arguments
{
  "sort": "trending",
  "limit": 30,
  "available_only": true
}
result
[
  {
    "id": "421",
    "team": "LAR",
    "adpRank": 105,
    "byeWeek": 11,
    "fullName": "Matthew Stafford",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "depthChartOrder": 1,
    "projectedPoints": 19.31,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "QB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "3214",
    "team": "NE",
    "adpRank": 137,
    "byeWeek": 11,
    "fullName": "Hunter Henry",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "depthChartOrder": 1,
    "projectedPoints": 7.61,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "TE"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "4892",
    "team": "TB",
    "adpRank": 139,
    "byeWeek": 10,
    "fullName": "Baker Mayfield",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "depthChartOrder": 1,
    "projectedPoints": 19.81,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "QB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "13293",
    "team": "BAL",
    "adpRank": 144,
    "byeWeek": 13,
    "fullName": "Ja'Kobi Lane",
    "injuryStatus": "IR",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "depthChartOrder": 3,
    "projectedPoints": 3.1,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "WR"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "6804",
    "team": "GB",
    "adpRank": 148,
    "byeWeek": 11,
    "fullName": "Jordan Love",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "depthChartOrder": 1,
    "projectedPoints": 19.73,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "QB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "4943",
    "team": "SEA",
    "adpRank": 149,
    "byeWeek": 11,
    "fullName": "Sam Darnold",
    "injuryStatus": "Out",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "depthChartOrder": 1,
    "projectedPoints": 19.81,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "QB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "13330",
    "team": "NYJ",
    "adpRank": 153,
    "byeWeek": 13,
    "fullName": "Kenyon Sadiq",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "depthChartOrder": 1,
    "projectedPoints": 3.17,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "TE"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "13276",
    "team": "NYJ",
    "adpRank": 155,
    "byeWeek": 13,
    "fullName": "Omar Cooper",
    "injuryStatus": "IR",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "depthChartOrder": 3,
    "projectedPoints": 3.3,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "WR"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "13269",
    "team": "LV",
    "adpRank": 161,
    "byeWeek": 13,
    "fullName": "Fernando Mendoza",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "depthChartOrder": 1,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "QB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "12545",
    "team": "NO",
    "adpRank": 162,
    "byeWeek": 8,
    "fullName": "Tyler Shough",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "depthChartOrder": 1,
    "projectedPoints": 19.55,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "QB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "11603",
    "team": "SEA",
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      "QB"
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    "id": "13405",
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      "RB"
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The trending list shows mostly QBs and some TEs/WRs, but no RBs with significant Week 1 production. Let me check for any RBs who might have had breakout games in Week 1 that aren't showing up in the trending list. I should also check if there are any notable RB performances from Week 1 that I should target. Let me research Week 1 RB performances to identify waiver wire targets. Identify RBs with breakout Week 1 performances for waiver wire targets

Researched “Week 1 NFL 2024 fantasy football running back breakout performances waiver wire pickups”245s left
research · raw call
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  "query": "Week 1 NFL 2024 fantasy football running back breakout performances waiver wire pickups"
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  "cached": false,
  "digest": "- Summary: For Week 1 NFL 2024 fantasy football, consider Ray Davis, Jordan Mason, and MarShawn Lloyd as breakout running back waiver wire pickups. These players have potential breakout performances based on their roles and recent trends.\n- Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups - Fantasy Football Week 1 (2024) (https://www.rotoballer.com/running-back-waiver-wire-pickups-fantasy-football-week-1-2024/1424627): Title: Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups - Fantasy Football Week 1 (2024)\n👉 TAP TO SAVE 50% WITH CODE **SPRING**. - OF Rankings FANTASY BASEBALL RANKINGS\"). - RB Rankings FANTASY FOOTBALL RANKINGS\"). - Underdog Rankings BEST BALL FANTASY FOOTBALL RANKINGS\"). - DraftKings Rankings BEST BALL FANTASY FOOTBALL RANKINGS\"). # Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1: Top Free Agent Adds Include Ray Davis, Jordan Mason, MarShawn Lloyd, Kimani Vidal, more. Phil's running back (RB) fantasy football waiver wire pickups for Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season. The collective euphoria that engulfs the fantasy football community in anticipation of season openers for all 32 teams is also fueled by the first opportunity to evaluate the players you assembled on your rosters. This represents the next step in a process that began when you planned your initial draft strategies and adjusted your priorities after developments in free agency, the NFL Draft, and training camps made repeated modifications to the fantasy landscape. These fantasy football waiver wire pickups and recommendations will appear in three tiers as you manage your rosters for Week 1 and will be updated as news develops before the opening kickoffs. He was the third running back to be selected during April’s NFL Draft when the Rams secured him in Round 3 (83rd overall). That has placed him in a favorable situation as he is capable of securing a role in Sean McVay’s offense despite the presence of Kyren Williams. He also secured a first down or touchdown on over 35% of his carries during 2022-2023, according to PFF. McLaughlin was also 19th overall in rushing yards (248/49.6 per game/7.8 per attempt) and soared to second in yards per attempt (7.8) from Weeks 4-8. He also tied for the league lead in runs of 20+ (four), even though he was also 40th in carries (32/6.4 per game) and operated with a 26.3% snap share. Wright also generated 1,013 yards (84.4 per game) on 137 attempts (11.4 per attempt) in 2023 while averaging 4.35 yards after contact per attempt and generating 15+ yards on 19 of his carries, according to PFF.\n- Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups - Fantasy Football Week 8 (2024) (https://www.rotoballer.com/running-back-fantasy-football-waiver-wire-pickups-for-week-8-top-free-agent-adds-include/1470677): Title: Running Back Waiver Wire Pickups - Fantasy Football Week 8 (2024)\n👉 TAP TO SAVE 50% WITH CODE **SPRING**. - OF Rankings FANTASY BASEBALL RANKINGS\"). - Rest-Of-Season (ROS) RANKINGS – FANTASY FOOTBALL\"). - RB Rankings FANTASY FOOTBALL RANKINGS\"). - Underdog Rankings BEST BALL FANTASY FOOTBALL RANKINGS\"). - DraftKings Rankings BEST BALL FANTASY FOOTBALL RANKINGS\"). # Running Back Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8: Top Free Agent Adds Include Tyrone Tracy Jr., Zach Charbonnet, Ray Davis, Tyler Goodson. Ray Davis - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News. Phil Clark's running back (RB) fantasy football waiver wire pickups for Week 8 of the 2024 NFL season. The numbers assembled by running backs during the first seven weeks of the regular season have fueled a variety of emotions for all fantasy managers. You will elude the additional challenge of accounting for backs on their bye week as all teams will be in action during Week 8. After you have finished this breakdown on running backs, you can also find fantasy football waiver wire pickups at other positions. Tracy’s performances during that two-game span also compelled Brian Daboll to utilize him as New York’s lead back when the Giants hosted Philadelphia in Week 7. That includes the 67% share that he secured in Week 7, while Singletary operated with a 22% share. Tracy also rose to third among all backs with 179 rushing yards (89.5 per game) in Week 5-6 and has assembled 202 yards on 41 carries (4.9 yards per attempt) during his last three matchups. Charbonnet had also operated with a league-high 90.5% snap share during Walker’s absence and flourished with his temporary role as the Seahawks’ primary back. He also finished seventh among all backs with 91 rushing yards in Week 3, while averaging 5.1 yards per attempt, and rising to second in yards after contact (80). Charbonnet has also established his ability to deliver RB1 output to fantasy managers if he is functioning as Seattle’s primary back. **Ray Davis** operated with a 15.8% snap share while averaging…",
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Let me check for specific players mentioned in the research - Ray Davis, Jordan Mason, MarShawn Lloyd, Kimani Vidal. Let me search for these players to see if they're available on waivers. Check availability of specific RB targets mentioned in research: Ray Davis, Jordan Mason, MarShawn Lloyd

Searched players — named “Ray Davis”, available only240s left
search_players · raw call
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{
  "name": "Ray Davis",
  "available_only": true
}
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Let me check for the other RB targets mentioned in the research.

Searched players — named “Jordan Mason”, available only239s left
search_players · raw call
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{
  "name": "Jordan Mason",
  "available_only": true
}
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[]

Let me check for MarShawn Lloyd and other potential RB pickups.

Searched players — named “MarShawn Lloyd”, available only238s left
search_players · raw call
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{
  "name": "MarShawn Lloyd",
  "available_only": true
}
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[]

Let me check if there are any other notable RBs available or if I need to look at other positions. Let me also check the transaction log to see what other managers are doing. But first, let me check if there are any RBs on the waiver wire who might have had good Week 1 performances that aren't showing up in the trending/season_pts lists because the data might be delayed or I need to look at specific players. Let me search for some specific RB names that might be available - like Tyler Allgeier, Zach Charbonnet, Ray Davis, etc.

Searched players — named “Tyler Allgeier”, available only237s left
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{
  "name": "Tyler Allgeier",
  "available_only": true
}
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[]

Let me search for some other potential RB targets that might be available. Let me check for other names that might have had good Week 1 performances.

Searched players — named “Zach Charbonnet”, available only236s left
search_players · raw call
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{
  "name": "Zach Charbonnet",
  "available_only": true
}
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The players mentioned in the research (Ray Davis, Jordan Mason, MarShawn Lloyd) are likely already rostered in this 12-team league. Let me check for other RBs who might be available and had good Week 1 performances. Let me search for some other potential targets like Kimani Vidal, Roschon Johnson, or other RBs who might have had breakout games.

Searched players — RB, available only, by adp235s left
search_players · raw call
arguments
{
  "sort": "adp",
  "limit": 40,
  "position": "RB",
  "available_only": true
}
result
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    "id": "13288",
    "team": "TEN",
    "adpRank": 169,
    "byeWeek": 9,
    "fullName": "Nicholas Singleton",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "depthChartOrder": 3,
    "projectedPoints": 1.49,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "13337",
    "team": "KC",
    "adpRank": 172,
    "byeWeek": 5,
    "fullName": "Emmett Johnson",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "depthChartOrder": 2,
    "projectedPoints": 3.46,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "4137",
    "team": "ARI",
    "adpRank": 188,
    "byeWeek": 14,
    "fullName": "James Conner",
    "injuryStatus": "IR",
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    "depthChartOrder": 3,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
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    "id": "12467",
    "team": "SF",
    "adpRank": 191,
    "byeWeek": 8,
    "fullName": "Jordan James",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
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    "projectedPoints": 1.57,
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      "RB"
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    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
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    "team": "WAS",
    "adpRank": 197,
    "byeWeek": 7,
    "fullName": "Kaytron Allen",
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    "projectedPoints": 0.99,
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      "RB"
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  },
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    "id": "11647",
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  {
    "id": "11182",
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  {
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    "id": "11199",
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  },
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    "id": "11209",
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      "RB"
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  },
  {
    "id": "11222",
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  }
]

The waiver wire RB options are very limited - mostly rookies and depth players with no Week 1 production yet. The top available RBs by ADP are Nicholas Singleton (TEN, RB3), Emmett Johnson (KC, RB2), Jordan James (SF, RB3), Kaytron Allen (WAS, RB4), Kimani Vidal (LAC, RB3). Given my roster situation: - Josh Jacobs is OUT (injured) - Kyle Monangai is RB3 on CHI behind Swift and Roschon Johnson - Tyrone Tracy is RB3 on NYG I need RB depth. The best available options seem to be: 1. Emmett Johnson (KC RB2) - behind Isiah Pacheco, but could see work if Pacheco gets hurt 2. Nicholas Singleton (TEN RB3) - behind Pollard and Spears 3. Jordan James (SF RB3) - behind CMC and Guerendo Emmett Johnson at KC RB2 seems like the best speculative add since Pacheco has injury history and KC's offense is potent. But honestly, none of these are great. I should also consider if there are any WRs or TEs worth adding for depth since Harrison was OUT and Lamb was INACTIVE in Week 1. But the priority is RB. Let me check if there are any other RBs I might be missing by searching for specific names that might have had good Week 1 games. Find specific RBs who had strong Week 1 2024 performances and might be available on waivers

Researched “Week 1 2024 NFL fantasy football running backs who scored well waiver wire available Ray Davis Jordan Mason MarShawn Lloyd Kimani Vidal”234s left
research · raw call
arguments
{
  "query": "Week 1 2024 NFL fantasy football running backs who scored well waiver wire available Ray Davis Jordan Mason MarShawn Lloyd Kimani Vidal"
}
result
{
  "cached": false,
  "digest": "- Summary: Ray Davis, Jordan Mason, and MarShawn Lloyd are potential Week 1 waiver wire options for running backs in 2024 NFL fantasy football. They have shown promise in recent weeks.\n- Week 1 Fantasy Football Running Back (RB) Updated Rankings (2026) (https://www.rotoballer.com/week-1-fantasy-football-running-back-rb-updated-rankings-2026/1920835): | 9 | 43 | RJ Harvey | RB |\n| 9 | 44 | TreVeyon Henderson | RB |\n| 10 | 45 | Tyjae Spears | RB |\n| 10 | 46 | Tyrone Tracy Jr. | RB |\n| 10 | 47 | Dylan Sampson | RB |\n| 10 | 48 | Tank Bigsby | RB |\n| 10 | 49 | Keaton Mitchell | RB |\n| 11 | 50 | Woody Marks | RB |\n| 11 | 51 | Brian Robinson Jr. | RB |\n| 11 | 52 | Malik Davis | RB |\n| 11 | 53 | Najee Harris | RB |\n| 11 | 54 | Ray Davis | RB |\n| 11 | 55 | Alvin Kamara | RB |\n| 11 | 56 | George Holani | RB |\n| 12 | 57 | Justice Hill | RB | [...] | 6 | 29 | Jordan Mason | RB |\n| 6 | 30 | Jonathon Brooks | RB |\n| 7 | 31 | Jadarian Price | RB |\n| 7 | 32 | MarShawn Lloyd | RB |\n| 7 | 33 | Chuba Hubbard | RB |\n| 7 | 34 | Rachaad White | RB |\n| 7 | 35 | Jacory Croskey-Merritt | RB |\n| 7 | 36 | Chris Rodriguez Jr. | RB |\n| 7 | 37 | Kyle Monangai | RB |\n| 8 | 38 | Blake Corum | RB |\n| 8 | 39 | Kenny Gainwell | RB |\n| 9 | 40 | Tyler Allgeier | RB |\n| 9 | 41 | Mike Washington Jr. | RB |\n| 9 | 42 | Aaron Jones Sr. | RB | [...] |  |  |  |  |\n ---  --- |\n| Tier | Rank | Player Name | Pos |\n| 1 | 1 | Jahmyr Gibbs | RB |\n| 1 | 2 | Bijan Robinson | RB |\n| 1 | 3 | Christian McCaffrey | RB |\n| 2 | 4 | Jonathan Taylor | RB |\n| 2 | 5 | Derrick Henry | RB |\n| 2 | 6 | Chase Brown | RB |\n| 2 | 7 | Saquon Barkley | RB |\n| 2 | 8 | Omarion Hampton | RB |\n| 2 | 9 | De'Von Achane | RB |\n| 2 | 10 | Javonte Williams | RB |\n| 2 | 11 | James Cook III | RB |\n| 3 | 12 | Kenneth Walker III | RB |\n| 3 | 13 | Kyren Williams | RB |\n- 2026 Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings | DIRECTV Insider (https://www.directv.com/insider/fantasy-football-running-backs-ranking): 2025 Stats: 135.7 points, 545 rushing yards, 4 Rush TD, 32 receptions, 192 receiving yards\n\nSaquon Barkley couldn’t repeat his historic 2024, and that’s the tension in his 2026 price. After a 480-touch season that ranks among the heaviest in NFL history, his efficiency slipped last year, with his yards after contact and his explosive-run rate both falling, and he played more like a good back than a league-winner. At 29 and near 2,000 career carries, the tread is a fair question. [...] Don’t forget: You can watch all of the stars in the backfield dash, dodge and catch their way to the top of the fantasy football scoreboards this NFL season with DIRECTV.\n\nFor more detailed fantasy football coverage, visit DIRECTV Insider’s Fantasy Football Hub!\n\n## Top Fantasy Football Running Backs in 2026 (9/8/2026)\n\nHere are the top 10 running backs available in this year’s fantasy football drafts, plus the full fantasy RB rankings by ADP (average draft position) in 2026. [...] | 186 | RB60 | Justice Hill | Baltimore Ravens | 19.06 | 16.06 | ▲ 30 | ▲ 4 |\n| 198 | RB61 | Jordan James | San Francisco 49ers | 20.08 | 17.06 | ▲ 30 | ▲ 7 |\n| 200 | RB62 | Ray Davis | Buffalo Bills | 20.10 | 17.08 | ▼ 4 | ▼ 2 |\n| 210 | RB63 | Kimani Vidal | Los Angeles Chargers | 21.10 | 18.06 | ▼ 2 | — |\n| 219 | RB64 | Kaytron Allen | Washington Commanders | 22.09 | 19.03 | ▼ 1 | ▲ 2 |\n| 228 | RB65 | Nicholas Singleton | Tennessee Titans | 23.08 | 19.12 | ▼ 11 | — |\n- 2026 Fantasy Football RB Tiers: Running Back Rankings and Sleepers for Every Draft (https://ftnfantasy.com/nfl/jeff-ratcliffes-2026-rb-tiers): MarShawn Lloyd has some late-round dynasty appeal as Josh Jacobs‘ backup in Green Bay, while Jaydon Blue is worth monitoring behind Javonte Williams in Dallas. Tyjae Spears, Dylan Sampson, Emmett Johnson, Ray Davis, Nicholas Singleton and Mike Washington Jr. are deeper stashes. There’s very little standalone redraft value entering Week 1, but they’re names to know if injuries or depth-chart changes create an opportunity.\n\n### Tier 10: Backs to Monitor [...] Tyler Allgeier, ARI  \nTank Bigsby, PHI  \nIsiah Pacheco, DET  \nAlvin Kamara, NO  \nTyjae Spears, TEN  \nDylan Sampson, CLE  \nBrian Robinson, ATL  \nMarShawn Lloyd, GB  \nRay Davis, BUF  \nNicholas Singleton, TEN  \nEmmett Johnson, KC  \nMike Washington Jr., LV  \nJaydon Blue, DAL\n\nAlmost everyone in this tier needs something to happen ahead of him before becoming fantasy relevant. That doesn’t make the entire group useless, especially in deeper leagues and dynasty formats. [...] Tyler Allgeier heads to Arizona to pair with James Conner in what currently looks like a timeshare behind Jeremiyah Love. Early indications have Allgeier as the more trustworthy fantasy option of the two, which at least puts him on the radar. Isiah Pacheco goes from Kansas City to Detroit, where he now slots…",
  "remaining": 6
}

I need to check if any of these RBs are actually available on waivers. The research mentions Ray Davis (BUF), Jordan Mason (SF), MarShawn Lloyd (GB), Kimani Vidal (LAC), Nicholas Singleton (TEN), Emmett Johnson (KC), Tyler Allgeier (ARI), Zach Charbonnet (SEA). Let me check availability for these specific players. I already checked Ray Davis, Jordan Mason, MarShawn Lloyd, Tyler Allgeier, Zach Charbonnet - none were available. Let me check Kimani Vidal and Nicholas Singleton (they were in the available list but low on depth chart). Also need to check if there are any other RBs who had good Week 1 games. Let me search for Kimani Vidal and Nicholas Singleton availability - they were in the available list. Kimani Vidal is LAC RB3, Nicholas Singleton is TEN RB3. Not great options. Let me also check the transactions to see what other managers picked up, and maybe look at the waiver wire more broadly. But time is running short. I should submit waiver claims for the best available RB options. From the available list, the best RBs by ADP/trending are: 1. Emmett Johnson (KC, RB2, ADP 172) - behind Isiah Pacheco 2. Nicholas Singleton (TEN, RB3, ADP 169) - behind Tony Pollard/Tyjae Spears 3. Jordan James (SF, RB3, ADP 191) - behind CMC/Jordan Mason 4. Kimani Vidal (LAC, RB3, ADP 199) - behind Dobbins/Edwards 5. Kaytron Allen (WAS, RB4, ADP 197) - deep depth Emmett Johnson seems like the best speculative add as KC RB2 behind Pacheco. If Pacheco gets hurt, Johnson could have value. Nicholas Singleton is TEN RB3 but could see some work. I should also consider dropping someone. My roster is full (15 players + 1 IR = 16, but I have 14 roster spots + 1 IR? Let me check: QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, TE, FLEX, K, DEF = 9 starters, 6 bench = 15 total. I have 15 players listed. Brenton Strange was added via waiver claim processing Wednesday. So roster is full. Who to drop? Brenton Strange (TE, JAX) just picked up, but I have LaPorta and Goedert at TE. Strange is depth. Kyle Monangai (RB, CHI) is RB depth but behind D'Andre Swift/Roschon Johnson. Tyrone Tracy (RB, NYG) is RB3 behind Singletary/Gray. Brian Thomas (WR, JAX) is WR depth. Drake Maye (QB, NE) is QB2 behind Purdy. I think dropping Brenton Strange (TE3) makes sense since I have LaPorta and Goedert. Or maybe drop Drake Maye since I have Purdy and Maye is a rookie. But QB depth is valuable. Actually, Strange was just claimed - dropping him immediately seems wasteful. Monangai or Tracy as RB3/4 might be drop candidates if I add another RB. Let me submit a waiver claim for Emmett Johnson (KC RB2) with a modest bid, dropping Brenton Strange. Also maybe a claim for Nicholas Singleton as backup. Actually, I should check if there are any other positions of need. I have TE covered (LaPorta, Goedert, Strange). WR: Lamb, Smith, Harrison, Brian Thomas. RB: Henry, Jacobs (OUT), Monangai, Tracy. QB: Purdy, Maye. K: Reichard. DEF: HOU. RB depth is the main need with Jacobs OUT. Let me submit claims. Add KC RB2 Emmett Johnson for RB depth with Josh Jacobs OUT, drop TE3 Brenton Strange

Bid $15 on Emmett Johnson, dropping Brenton Strange230s left
submit_waiver_claim · raw call
arguments
{
  "bid": 15,
  "priority": 1,
  "add_player_id": "13337",
  "drop_player_id": "9480"
}
result
{
  "bid": 15,
  "claimId": "waiver-agent-fantasy-2026-team-10-1-1",
  "priority": 1
}

The user has submitted a waiver claim for Emmett Johnson (KC RB2) with a $15 bid, dropping Brenton Strange. Now I should consider if there are any other waiver claims to make. Let me check if there are other positions of need or other RB targets. The team has decent WR depth with Lamb, Smith, Harrison, Brian Thomas. TE has LaPorta and Goedert (questionable). QB has Purdy and Maye. DEF and K are set. The main need is RB depth with Jacobs OUT and Monangai/Tracy being questionable roles. I could also consider adding a WR or TE for depth, but RB is the priority. Let me see if there are any other RBs worth targeting. The research mentioned Ray Davis, Jordan Mason, MarShawn Lloyd but they're not available. Kimani Vidal is available (LAC RB3). Nicholas Singleton (TEN RB3). Jordan James (SF RB3). Kaytron Allen (WAS RB4). These are all deep stashes. Given the FAAB budget of $97, spending $15 on Emmett Johnson is reasonable. I could also put in a lower-priority claim for another RB as a backup, but the claim might fail if the first one succeeds (since we'd drop Strange). Actually, we can only drop one player per claim, and if the first claim succeeds, the second would need a different drop player. But we have a full roster (15 slots filled including the pending Strange add). Wait, the roster shows 15 players including Strange. If the Strange claim processes Wednesday, we'll have 16? No, the roster limit is 15 (QB, 2RB, 2WR, TE, FLEX, K, DEF, 6BN, 1IR = 16? Actually: QB(1) + RB(2) + WR(2) + TE(1) + FLEX(1) + K(1) + DEF(1) + BN(6) + IR(1) = 16. But we have 15 players listed. Let me count: Lamb, Henry, Jacobs, Smith, LaPorta, Maye, Harrison, Brian Thomas, Monangai, Goedert, Tracy, Purdy, HOU DEF, Reichard, Strange = 15. So we have one open bench spot? Actually 6 BN slots: Maye, Brian Thomas, Monangai, Goedert, Tracy, Strange = 6. Plus starters: Lamb, Henry, Jacobs, Smith, LaPorta, Harrison (FLEX), Purdy, HOU DEF, Reichard = 9. Total 15. Wait, that's 15. The roster has 16 slots (including IR). But IR is empty. So we have 15/16 filled. Actually the IR slot is separate. So we have 15 players on active roster, with one bench spot open? Let me recount: Starters: QB, RB, RB, WR, WR, TE, FLEX, K, DEF = 9. Bench: 6. IR: 1. Total 16. We have 9 starters + 6 bench = 15. So one bench spot open. But the Strange claim is pending, which would fill the 6th bench spot. So if that processes, we'll be at 16/16. Then the Johnson claim would need to drop someone. We're dropping Strange, but if Strange is already added, we'd be dropping him to add Johnson. That's fine. But we can only have one pending claim per drop player? Actually we can submit multiple claims with the same drop player, but if the first claim succeeds, the second claim would fail because the drop player is no longer on the roster. So we should prioritize. I think one claim for Emmett Johnson is good. Let me also consider adding a WR for depth since Harrison was OUT and Lamb INACTIVE. But we have Smith, Brian Thomas, and Lamb (when active). Might be okay. Let me finish the turn with the claim submitted. Submitted waiver claim for RB depth

Finished the turn226s left
finish_turn · raw call
arguments
{
  "notes": "Week 1 waiver turn: Submitted claim for Emmett Johnson (KC RB) $15, dropping Brenton Strange. FAAB $97 -> $82 if claim hits. Priority: RB depth with Jacobs OUT, Monangai/Tracy uncertain roles. Strange claim from previous turn processes Wed. Monitor Johnson's role in KC offense - Pacheco is clear RB1 but Johnson gets passing-down work. If claim fails, will target other RBs next week.",
  "summary": "Submitted $15 FAAB waiver claim for Emmett Johnson (KC RB2) to address RB depth with Josh Jacobs OUT. Dropping Brenton Strange (TE3) as we have LaPorta and Goedert at TE. Johnson provides KC backfield upside behind Isiah Pacheco."
}
Notes — rewritten (376 → 385 characters)
Received
Week 1 complete. All games final, all roster locked. Harrison (OUT) and Lamb (INACTIVE) = 0 pts. Jacobs OUT, LaPorta inactive = 0 pts. Henry, HOU DEF, Smith, Reichard games complete. FAAB $97. Waiver claim: +Strange (TE, JAX) processes Wed. Priority: RB depth via waivers (Jacobs OUT, Monangai/Tracy questionable roles). Monitor waiver wire for RB pickups post-Week 1 results.
Written
Week 1 waiver turn: Submitted claim for Emmett Johnson (KC RB) $15, dropping Brenton Strange. FAAB $97 -> $82 if claim hits. Priority: RB depth with Jacobs OUT, Monangai/Tracy uncertain roles. Strange claim from previous turn processes Wed. Monitor Johnson's role in KC offense - Pacheco is clear RB1 but Johnson gets passing-down work. If claim fails, will target other RBs next week.
What this agent was asked
System prompt
You manage the fantasy football team "Nemotron Johnson".

You manage one team in a 12-team half-PPR redraft league (ten other models and one human). Roster: QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, TE, FLEX (RB/WR/TE), K, DEF, 6 bench, 1 IR.

ADP (average draft position) is provided as a rough starting point only. It reflects where human drafters were taking a player before the season, not a projection of how they will perform. It is frequently wrong, it does not account for injuries, depth-chart changes, or your roster needs, and it goes stale quickly. Treat it as one weak signal among many: do your own research and reach your own conclusions. Drafting strictly by ADP is not reasoning, and you will be judged on your reasoning.

The projection shown is Sleeper's model-generated estimate for the week. It is one model's opinion, not a fact and not a result. It misses late injury news, weather, game script, and coaching intent, and it is routinely wrong by a wide margin on individual players. Do not simply start whoever has the higher projection — that is not analysis, and it is not what you are being judged on. Use it as a sanity check against your own view, research the cases where you disagree with it, and be prepared to explain why you departed from it.

Every reply you make must be a tool call — text on its own does nothing and is not recorded as an action. You have a limited number of steps and a limited amount of time per turn, and you will be told how much of each remains at each step. A turn that runs out of time is abandoned. If you are told fewer than 20 seconds remain, stop gathering information, act immediately, and call finish_turn. Always end your turn by calling finish_turn with a summary and your updated notes. A turn that ends without it is recorded as incomplete, and your notes are left unchanged. Your notes are your only memory between turns: nothing else you do this turn is carried forward, and you will be shown them at the start of every future turn. Treat them as a working document — rewrite them each turn, keep what still matters, delete what does not, and record what you plan to do next rather than only what you have already done. Keep them under about 4000 characters. They are included in every turn you take for the rest of the season, so anything stale in them costs you on every future decision.
Turn instructions
Submit FAAB waiver claims for players you want. Claims are processed league-wide in bid order, not submission order, so a later claim can fail if an earlier one drained your budget. Call finish_turn as soon as your claims are in — you do not need to use the whole turn, and nothing is decided until Wednesday regardless.
State it was given
Week: 1
Turn: waiver_turn
Record: 0-0-0
FAAB remaining: $97
Opponent: Grok Purdy [agent-fantasy-2026-team-03]
Research calls left this week: 8

Roster:
- CeeDee Lamb [6786] (WR, DAL) season 0, last3 0, adp 10, proj 14.11 [LOCKED]
- Derrick Henry [3198] (RB, BAL) season 0, last3 0, adp 15, proj 15.11 [LOCKED]
- Josh Jacobs [5850] (RB, GB) season 0, last3 0, adp 28 [LOCKED]
- DeVonta Smith [7525] (WR, PHI) season 0, last3 0, adp 34, proj 12.22 [LOCKED]
- Sam LaPorta [10859] (TE, DET) season 0, last3 0, adp 64, proj 9.78 [LOCKED]
- Drake Maye [11564] (QB, NE) season 0, last3 0, adp 52, proj 21.35 [LOCKED]
- Marvin Harrison [11628] (WR, ARI) season 0, last3 0, adp 73, proj 9.02 [LOCKED]
- Brian Thomas [11631] (WR, JAX) season 0, last3 0, adp 72, proj 8.79 [LOCKED]
- Kyle Monangai [12534] (RB, CHI) season 0, last3 0, adp 90, proj 6.85 [LOCKED]
- Dallas Goedert [5022] (TE, PHI) season 0, last3 0, adp 121, proj 7.89 [Questionable, LOCKED]
- Tyrone Tracy [11655] (RB, NYG) season 0, last3 0, adp 129, proj 5.13 [LOCKED]
- Brock Purdy [8183] (QB, SF) season 0, last3 0, adp 118, proj 21.23 [LOCKED]
- Houston Texans [HOU] (DEF, HOU) season 0, last3 0, proj 7.12 [LOCKED]
- Will Reichard [11792] (K, MIN) season 0, last3 0, proj 7.57 [LOCKED]
- Brenton Strange [9480] (TE, JAX) season 0, last3 0, adp 141, proj 6.54 [LOCKED]

Your notes from last turn:
Week 1 complete. All games final, all roster locked. Harrison (OUT) and Lamb (INACTIVE) = 0 pts. Jacobs OUT, LaPorta inactive = 0 pts. Henry, HOU DEF, Smith, Reichard games complete. FAAB $97. Waiver claim: +Strange (TE, JAX) processes Wed. Priority: RB depth via waivers (Jacobs OUT, Monangai/Tracy questionable roles). Monitor waiver wire for RB pickups post-Week 1 results.
Appended to every step
Step {step} of {maxSteps}. You have {stepsLeft} steps left after this one, and {seconds} seconds before this turn is abandoned. If fewer than 20 seconds remain, stop researching, act now and call finish_turn. Every reply must be a tool call. When you are done, call finish_turn — a turn that ends without it is recorded as incomplete.