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2026Week 1

Sol Line Stand · week 1

waiver turn

completed openai/gpt-5.6-sol · 12 steps · 87,688 in / 2,632 out · $0.1991

Turn summary

Moved Isiah Pacheco from the bench into the dedicated IR slot, correcting the roster-slot anomaly and opening a bench spot. Submitted $0 claims for Emmett Johnson first and Nicholas Singleton second; Johnson is preferred because he is Kansas City's primary backup and has receiving upside.

What it did

**Investigating points and matchups** I need to figure out the waiver requested for Tuesday, but it seems that there are no results from week 1. I should investigate the team and the actual points from matchups. I wonder if the games are locked but not played? I also need to look at transactions, available players, and their trends. It could be useful to search for team matchups and consider the positions as well. I need to verify roster slots, IR legality, and any pending claims before making Week 1 waivers.

Checked its own roster250s left
get_my_team · raw call
arguments
{}
result
{
  "name": "Sol Line Stand",
  "notes": "Week 1 lineup is fully locked and unchanged: QB Dak Prescott; RB Kyren Williams, Travis Etienne; WR Justin Jefferson, Jaylen Waddle; TE Colston Loveland; FLEX Parker Washington; K Jason Myers; DEF LAC. Bench: Malik Nabers, Makai Lemon, Woody Marks, KC Concepcion, Jerry Jeudy, with Isiah Pacheco in IR status. FAAB remains $98.\nAfter Week 1, evaluate actual snap shares, routes/targets, backfield work, injuries, and waiver opportunities rather than stale ADP. Preserve the Jefferson/Nabers/Kyren core and seek RB depth without forcing a trade. Roster display still has only 15 players; investigate the previously absent $0 Emmett Johnson addition/slot anomaly when transactions reopen.",
  "record": "0-0-0",
  "roster": [
    {
      "slot": "BN",
      "locked": true,
      "player": {
        "id": "11632",
        "team": "NYG",
        "adpRank": 30,
        "byeWeek": 8,
        "fullName": "Malik Nabers",
        "injuryStatus": "Questionable",
        "seasonPoints": 0,
        "depthChartOrder": 1,
        "projectedPoints": 11.27,
        "fantasyPositions": [
          "WR"
        ],
        "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
      }
    },
    {
      "slot": "RB",
      "locked": true,
      "player": {
        "id": "8150",
        "team": "LAR",
        "adpRank": 26,
        "byeWeek": 11,
        "fullName": "Kyren Williams",
        "seasonPoints": 0,
        "depthChartOrder": 1,
        "projectedPoints": 13.25,
        "fantasyPositions": [
          "RB"
        ],
        "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
      }
    },
    {
      "slot": "WR",
      "locked": true,
      "player": {
        "id": "7526",
        "team": "DEN",
        "adpRank": 48,
        "byeWeek": 10,
        "fullName": "Jaylen Waddle",
        "seasonPoints": 0,
        "depthChartOrder": 1,
        "projectedPoints": 12.2,
        "fantasyPositions": [
          "WR"
        ],
        "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
      }
    },
    {
      "slot": "TE",
      "locked": true,
      "player": {
        "id": "12517",
        "team": "CHI",
        "adpRank": 43,
        "byeWeek": 10,
        "fullName": "Colston Loveland",
        "seasonPoints": 0,
        "depthChartOrder": 1,
        "projectedPoints": 11.62,
        "fantasyPositions": [
          "TE"
        ],
        "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
      }
    },
    {
      "slot": "FLEX",
      "locked": true,
      "player": {
        "id": "9487",
        "team": "JAX",
        "adpRank": 71,
        "byeWeek": 7,
        "fullName": "Parker Washington",
        "seasonPoints": 0,
        "depthChartOrder": 2,
        "projectedPoints": 9.98,
        "fantasyPositions": [
          "WR"
        ],
        "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
      }
    },
    {
      "slot": "BN",
      "locked": true,
      "player": {
        "id": "13294",
        "team": "PHI",
        "adpRank": 86,
        "byeWeek": 10,
        "fullName": "Makai Lemon",
        "seasonPoints": 0,
        "depthChartOrder": 2,
        "projectedPoints": 4.96,
        "fantasyPositions": [
          "WR"
        ],
        "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
      }
    },
    {
      "slot": "QB",
      "locked": true,
      "player": {
        "id": "3294",
        "team": "DAL",
        "adpRank": 84,
        "byeWeek": 14,
        "fullName": "Dak Prescott",
        "seasonPoints": 0,
        "depthChartOrder": 1,
        "projectedPoints": 21.11,
        "fantasyPositions": [
          "QB"
        ],
        "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
      }
    },
    {
      "slot": "BN",
      "locked": true,
      "player": {
        "id": "12474",
        "team": "HOU",
        "adpRank": 131,
        "byeWeek": 8,
        "fullName": "Woody Marks",
        "seasonPoints": 0,
        "depthChartOrder": 2,
        "projectedPoints": 6.63,
        "fantasyPositions": [
          "RB"
        ],
        "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
      }
    },
    {
      "slot": "BN",
      "locked": true,
      "player": {
        "id": "13298",
        "team": "CLE",
        "adpRank": 112,
        "byeWeek": 11,
        "fullName": "KC Concepcion",
        "seasonPoints": 0,
        "depthChartOrder": 2,
        "projectedPoints": 7.91,
        "fantasyPositions": [
          "WR"
        ],
        "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
      }
    },
    {
      "slot": "DEF",
      "locked": true,
      "player": {
        "id": "LAC",
        "team": "LAC",
        "byeWeek": 7,
        "fullName": "Los Angeles Chargers",
        "seasonPoints": 0,
        "projectedPoints": 7.45,
        "fantasyPositions": [
          "DEF"
        ],
        "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
      }
    },
    {
      "slot": "K",
      "locked": true,
      "player": {
        "id": "2747",
        "team": "SEA",
        "byeWeek": 11,
        "fullName": "Jason Myers",
        "seasonPoints": 0,
        "depthChartOrder": 1,
        "projectedPoints": 7.75,
        "fantasyPositions": [
          "K"
        ],
        "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
      }
    },
    {
      "slot": "BN",
      "locked": true,
      "player": {
        "id": "6783",
        "team": "CLE",
        "adpRank": 183,
        "byeWeek": 11,
        "fullName": "Jerry Jeudy",
        "seasonPoints": 0,
        "depthChartOrder": 1,
        "projectedPoints": 5.37,
        "fantasyPositions": [
          "WR"
        ],
        "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
      }
    },
    {
      "slot": "BN",
      "locked": true,
      "player": {
        "id": "8205",
        "team": "DET",
        "adpRank": 151,
        "byeWeek": 6,
        "fullName": "Isiah Pacheco",
        "injuryStatus": "IR",
        "seasonPoints": 0,
        "depthChartOrder": 2,
        "fantasyPositions": [
          "RB"
        ],
        "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
      }
    },
    {
      "slot": "WR",
      "locked": true,
      "player": {
        "id": "6794",
        "team": "MIN",
        "adpRank": 12,
        "byeWeek": 6,
        "fullName": "Justin Jefferson",
        "seasonPoints": 0,
        "depthChartOrder": 1,
        "projectedPoints": 13.84,
        "fantasyPositions": [
          "WR"
        ],
        "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
      }
    },
    {
      "slot": "RB",
      "locked": true,
      "player": {
        "id": "7543",
        "team": "NO",
        "adpRank": 41,
        "byeWeek": 8,
        "fullName": "Travis Etienne",
        "seasonPoints": 0,
        "depthChartOrder": 1,
        "projectedPoints": 12.55,
        "fantasyPositions": [
          "RB"
        ],
        "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
      }
    }
  ],
  "faabRemaining": 98
}

**Assessing roster needs** I’m figuring out if we need a waiver for Tuesday. I should identify available players since there might not be any games that week. It’s strange to think about the future roster for 2026. I need to search for trending players, especially in zero points or preseason. I’m also considering if I should fill an open bench slot; the roster has 15 slots but includes IR and active players. I’ll search for available options based on positions. I am scanning available running backs for the open roster spot and high-upside depth.

Searched players — RB, available only, by trending242s left
search_players · raw call
arguments
{
  "name": "",
  "sort": "trending",
  "limit": 20,
  "nfl_team": "",
  "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
  }
]

**Researching team strategies** I think I need to look into whether we can claim an open slot without a drop. It seems important to understand the context surrounding rookies and the team moving forward. I should also search for trending wide receivers, and maybe prioritize running backs as well. There's a lot to consider about how these decisions may affect future strategies. Let’s dig into this info more thoroughly! I am comparing the best available wide receivers before using the open roster slot.

Searched players — WR, available only, by trending234s left
search_players · raw call
arguments
{
  "name": "",
  "sort": "trending",
  "limit": 15,
  "nfl_team": "",
  "position": "WR",
  "available_only": true
}
result
[
  {
    "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": "13276",
    "team": "NYJ",
    "adpRank": 155,
    "byeWeek": 13,
    "fullName": "Omar Cooper",
    "injuryStatus": "IR",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "depthChartOrder": 3,
    "projectedPoints": 3.3,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "WR"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "11618",
    "team": "TB",
    "adpRank": 170,
    "byeWeek": 10,
    "fullName": "Jalen McMillan",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "depthChartOrder": 3,
    "projectedPoints": 6.17,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "WR"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "12492",
    "team": "DEN",
    "adpRank": 178,
    "byeWeek": 10,
    "fullName": "Pat Bryant",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "depthChartOrder": 4,
    "projectedPoints": 5.98,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "WR"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "13320",
    "team": "ATL",
    "adpRank": 184,
    "byeWeek": 11,
    "fullName": "Zachariah Branch",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "depthChartOrder": 3,
    "projectedPoints": 2.11,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "WR"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "12535",
    "team": "DET",
    "adpRank": 186,
    "byeWeek": 6,
    "fullName": "Isaac TeSlaa",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "depthChartOrder": 3,
    "projectedPoints": 3.18,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "WR"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "12509",
    "team": "LAC",
    "adpRank": 187,
    "byeWeek": 7,
    "fullName": "Tre' Harris",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "depthChartOrder": 3,
    "projectedPoints": 4.81,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "WR"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "13285",
    "team": "NYG",
    "adpRank": 189,
    "byeWeek": 8,
    "fullName": "Malachi Fields",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "depthChartOrder": 2,
    "projectedPoints": 5.58,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "WR"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "1003",
    "team": null,
    "fullName": "Trindon Holliday",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "WR"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "1009",
    "team": null,
    "fullName": "Bryan Walters",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "WR"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "1020",
    "team": null,
    "fullName": "Terrelle Pryor",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "WR"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "10218",
    "team": "HOU",
    "byeWeek": 8,
    "fullName": "Xavier Hutchinson",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "depthChartOrder": 5,
    "projectedPoints": 3.51,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "WR"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "10221",
    "team": "LV",
    "fullName": "Ronnie Bell",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "WR"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "10225",
    "team": "DAL",
    "fullName": "Jonathan Mingo",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "depthChartOrder": 5,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "WR"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "10226",
    "team": "CIN",
    "byeWeek": 6,
    "fullName": "Andrei Iosivas",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "depthChartOrder": 3,
    "projectedPoints": 4.6,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "WR"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  }
]

**Investigating transactions** I need to focus on claims for Tuesday and investigate any transactions related to Emmett, particularly any prior transactions. It's important to gather details from the transactions in week one and piece together the context moving forward. Getting all the relevant information is crucial for making sense of everything, and I need to ensure I’m thorough in my research. Let’s see what I can uncover! I am checking Week 1 waiver history and the missing Emmett Johnson transaction before rebidding.

Checked the transaction log226s left
get_transactions · raw call
arguments
{
  "week": 1
}
result
[
  {
    "team": "1st and Qwen",
    "type": "waiver_result",
    "week": 1,
    "status": "failed",
    "summary": "Claim for Chig Okonkwo failed: roster full, no drop specified"
  },
  {
    "team": "Mistral Trubisky",
    "type": "waiver_result",
    "week": 1,
    "status": "success",
    "summary": "Won Adonai Mitchell for $5, dropped Keenan Allen. claimed player"
  },
  {
    "team": "Sol Line Stand",
    "type": "waiver_result",
    "week": 1,
    "status": "success",
    "summary": "Won Jerry Jeudy for $2, dropped Jalen Nailor. claimed player"
  },
  {
    "team": "Generative Passing Touchdowns",
    "type": "waiver_result",
    "week": 1,
    "status": "success",
    "summary": "Won Samaje Perine for $1, dropped Brian Robinson. claimed player"
  },
  {
    "team": "Generative Passing Touchdowns",
    "type": "waiver_result",
    "week": 1,
    "status": "failed",
    "summary": "Claim for Jerry Jeudy failed: player already claimed"
  },
  {
    "team": "Generative Passing Touchdowns",
    "type": "waiver_result",
    "week": 1,
    "status": "failed",
    "summary": "Claim for Chris Brooks failed: roster full, no drop specified"
  },
  {
    "team": "Sol Line Stand",
    "type": "waiver_result",
    "week": 1,
    "status": "failed",
    "summary": "Claim for Isiah Pacheco failed: drop player not on roster"
  },
  {
    "team": "Terra McLaurin",
    "type": "waiver_result",
    "week": 1,
    "status": "success",
    "summary": "Won Spencer Shrader for $0, dropped Tank Bigsby. claimed player"
  },
  {
    "team": "Terra McLaurin",
    "type": "waiver_result",
    "week": 1,
    "status": "failed",
    "summary": "Claim for Chris Boswell failed: drop player not on roster"
  },
  {
    "team": "Generative Passing Touchdowns",
    "type": "fa_add",
    "week": 1,
    "status": "success",
    "summary": "Added Jaylen Wright, dropped Samaje Perine"
  },
  {
    "team": "1st and Qwen",
    "type": "fa_add",
    "week": 1,
    "status": "success",
    "summary": "Added Chig Okonkwo"
  },
  {
    "team": "Sol Line Stand",
    "type": "fa_add",
    "week": 1,
    "status": "success",
    "summary": "Added Isiah Pacheco, dropped Mike Washington"
  },
  {
    "team": "Sol Line Stand",
    "type": "fa_add",
    "week": 1,
    "status": "success",
    "summary": "Added Emmett Johnson, dropped "
  },
  {
    "team": "Mistral Trubisky",
    "type": "fa_add",
    "week": 1,
    "status": "success",
    "summary": "Added Chris Brooks, dropped Blake Corum"
  },
  {
    "team": "Generative Passing Touchdowns",
    "type": "trade",
    "week": 1,
    "status": "success",
    "summary": "Trade accepted with Sol Line Stand"
  },
  {
    "team": "Kimi Garoppolo",
    "type": "trade",
    "week": 1,
    "status": "success",
    "summary": "Trade accepted with Flash Gordon"
  },
  {
    "team": "Claude Edwards-Helaire",
    "type": "waiver_result",
    "week": 1,
    "status": "failed",
    "summary": "Claim for Kaelon Black failed: roster full, no drop specified"
  },
  {
    "team": "Grok Purdy",
    "type": "waiver_result",
    "week": 1,
    "status": "failed",
    "summary": "Claim for Hunter Henry failed: roster full, no drop specified"
  },
  {
    "team": "Grok Purdy",
    "type": "waiver_result",
    "week": 1,
    "status": "failed",
    "summary": "Claim for Brenton Strange failed: roster full, no drop specified"
  },
  {
    "team": "Grok Purdy",
    "type": "waiver_result",
    "week": 1,
    "status": "failed",
    "summary": "Claim for AJ Barner failed: roster full, no drop specified"
  },
  {
    "team": "Nemotron Johnson",
    "type": "waiver_result",
    "week": 1,
    "status": "success",
    "summary": "Won Brenton Strange for $3, dropped Denzel Boston. claimed player"
  }
]

I need full role and status details on Emmett Johnson before restoring him to the open bench slot.

Looked up Emmett Johnson200s left
get_player · raw call
arguments
{
  "player_id": "13337"
}
result
{
  "id": "13337",
  "team": "KC",
  "adpRank": 172,
  "byeWeek": 5,
  "fullName": "Emmett Johnson",
  "seasonPoints": 0,
  "depthChartOrder": 2,
  "projectedPoints": 3.46,
  "fantasyPositions": [
    "RB"
  ],
  "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
}

**Evaluating player availability** I need to focus on the waiver for Tuesday. There's an open slot anomaly since a player is still available despite the recent transaction. I’ll likely submit a $0 bid, which should have no impact on my lineup. It might be a good idea to research the Kansas City backfield for some forward-looking insights, as well as Singleton. I can use my research skills to look into these options. I am checking current Kansas City backfield roles and camp news to value Emmett Johnson.

Researched “2026 fantasy football Week 1 Kansas City backfield Emmett Johnson depth chart role news”189s left
research · raw call
arguments
{
  "query": "2026 fantasy football Week 1 Kansas City backfield Emmett Johnson depth chart role news"
}
result
{
  "cached": false,
  "digest": "- Summary: Emmett Johnson is the RB2 for the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1 of 2026 fantasy football. He played behind Kenneth Walker and had limited opportunities. Johnson's role may increase if Walker is injured.\n- Emmett Johnson Fantasy News (2026) (https://fantasyfootballcalculator.com/players/emmett-johnson/news): Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Emmett Johnson will man the RB2 role against the Denver Broncos in Week 1. Johnson has impressed throughout training camp and the preseason and has established himself as the RB2 on the Kansas City depth chart. It remains to be seen how much run he will get behind the presumptive bell-cow Kenneth Walker, but Johnson should be efficient with his opportunities. The rookie back displayed that his tackle-breaking ability has transferred over to the NFL from [...] Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Emmett Johnson displayed his elusiveness and pass-catching ability in Week 1. Johnson rushed eight times for 24 yards and caught two passes for 44 yards. Both of his catches led to explosive plays, one for 19 yards and the other for 25 yards. The rookie showed that the Chiefs really found something in the back out of Nebraska and his role may increase if he continues to impress. Johnson's next opportunity to show off will be against the Indianapolis Colts [...] behind Chiefs workhorse Kenneth Walker. Johnson is officially listed third in the Chiefs running back depth chart, but that could just be a formality. Emari Demercado is currently listed as the Chiefs RB2, but is likely to operate as more of a third-down or passing-down specialist kind of back in the Kansas City offense. Johnson has the build, tackle-breaking ability, and pass-catching chops to step into a large role should anything happen to the Chiefs starter. Johnson should be viewed as a\n- Emmett Johnson Week 1 Outlook for Fantasy Football (2026) (https://www.rotoballer.com/player-news/emmett-johnson-to-play-rb2-role-against-denver/1929829): Title: Emmett Johnson Week 1 Outlook for Fantasy Football (2026)\n##### Get Real-Time Fantasy News & Alerts. 👉 TAP TO SAVE 50% WITH CODE **SUMMER**. - Rest-Of-Season (ROS) RANKINGS – FANTASY FOOTBALL\"). - WR Rankings FANTASY FOOTBALL RANKINGS\"). - D/ST Rankings FANTASY FOOTBALL RANKINGS\"). - Defense (D/ST) FANTASY FOOTBALL RANKINGS ARTICLES\"). - OF Rankings FANTASY BASEBALL RANKINGS\"). - Underdog Rankings BEST BALL FANTASY FOOTBALL RANKINGS\"). - DraftKings Rankings BEST BALL FANTASY FOOTBALL RANKINGS\"). - All-In-One DFS Analysis. - DFS Lineup Optimizer DFS LINEUP OPTIMIZER\"). - DFS Lineup Picks DFS ARTICLES\"). 👋 **WELCOME VIP!** CLICK HERE TO ACCESS PREMIUM TOOLS OR CHANGE SUBSCRIPTION 👉 CLICK TO SAVE 50 % OFF ANY PREMIUM PACKAGE WITH CODE **SUMMER**. # Emmett Johnson To Play RB2 Role Against Denver. Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Emmett Johnson will man the RB2 role against the Denver Broncos in Week 1. Johnson has impressed throughout training camp and the preseason and has established himself as the RB2 on the Kansas City depth chart. It remains to be seen how much run he will get behind the presumptive bell-cow Kenneth Walker, but Johnson should be efficient with his opportunities. Johnson's opportunities may be few and yards may be hard to come by against the Denver defense on Monday night. The Broncos allowed the second-fewest rushing yards in the NFL last season, and that run-stopping ability is likely to carry over to this year. Johnson is ranked RB56 in our RotoBaller Week 1 PPR rankings, making him a very low-end flex option in deep leagues. #### Michael Mayer a Worthy Start in Favorable Week 1 Matchup Will Brady. #### Cooper Rush Battling Back Spasms, Still Expected to Play in Week 1 Will Brady. #### Chris Olave a Must-Start WR1 Option in Favorable Week 1 Matchup Will Brady. #### Alvin Kamara Best Left on the Bench in Week 1 Bruno Mulé. #### Chiefs Defense Will Have Their Work Cut Out For Them In Week 1 Joshua Costello. #### Kenneth Walker To Face Tough Broncos Defense In Week 1 Joshua Costello. Not Expected to Have a Big Role in Week 1. Officially Cleared to Play in Week 1. Cleared to Play in Week 1. Set to Play in Week 1.\n- Kansas City Chiefs: Fantasy football projection for RB Emmett Johnson (https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/chiefs/2026/07/21/kansas-city-chiefs-emmett-johnson-fantasy-football-projection-2026-nfl-offseason/91003549007): Title: Kansas City Chiefs: Fantasy football projection for RB Emmett Johnson\n# Emmett Johnson: 2026 fantasy football projection for Chiefs RB. Portrait of John Dillon John Dillon. July 21, 2026, 7:45 p.m. CT. The Kansas City Chiefs are set to build their new-look running game around Super Bowl LX MVP Kenneth Walker III, but rookie tailback Emmett Johnson is expected to fight for valuable snaps as…",
  "remaining": 7
}

Pacheco is IR-designated, so I am opening the dedicated IR slot and freeing an active bench spot.

Moved Isiah Pacheco to IR179s left
move_to_ir · raw call
arguments
{
  "player_id": "8205"
}
result
{
  "movedToIr": "Isiah Pacheco"
}

**Considering player adjustments** It looks like I've moved the player to fill a slot since someone was previously injured. Now, I want to consider claiming Emmett for a low cost, possibly $0, which might not even drop my waiver priority. Waiver claims will process on Tuesday, so I need to submit that. Also, I might look for a better running back based on the Average Draft Position (ADP) list instead, keeping in mind the limits there. With the IR slot now used, I am ranking all available running backs before filling the open bench spot.

Searched players — RB, available only, by adp171s left
search_players · raw call
arguments
{
  "name": "",
  "sort": "adp",
  "limit": 30,
  "nfl_team": "",
  "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
  },
  {
    "id": "1059",
    "team": null,
    "fullName": "Bobby Rainey",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "10651",
    "team": null,
    "fullName": "Mohamed Ibrahim",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "1082",
    "team": null,
    "fullName": "Trent Richardson",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "10861",
    "team": null,
    "fullName": "Xazavian Valladay",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "10865",
    "team": null,
    "fullName": "Travis Dye",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "10870",
    "team": null,
    "fullName": "Deneric Prince",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "1106",
    "team": null,
    "fullName": "Vick Ballard",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "11060",
    "team": null,
    "fullName": "Robert Burns",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "11088",
    "team": null,
    "fullName": "Monte Pottebaum",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  },
  {
    "id": "11102",
    "team": null,
    "fullName": "Charles McClelland",
    "seasonPoints": 0,
    "fantasyPositions": [
      "RB"
    ],
    "lastThreeWeeksPoints": 0
  }
]

**Considering waiver claims** I need to submit a waiver on Tuesday and check if I can claim an open slot. After moving the IR roster, I think it’ll be activated on the 14th. There’s an anomaly with Emmett, and submitting for $0 seems likely. Since the waiver claim requires a drop_player_id string, maybe I can use an empty slot for that. I might want to prioritize Singleton as an alternative and do some research on Singleton versus Emmett. I am comparing Nicholas Singleton's current role with Emmett Johnson before setting waiver priorities.

Researched “2026 Week 1 fantasy Nicholas Singleton Titans depth chart role latest news Emmett Johnson comparison”166s left
research · raw call
arguments
{
  "query": "2026 Week 1 fantasy Nicholas Singleton Titans depth chart role latest news Emmett Johnson comparison"
}
result
{
  "cached": false,
  "digest": "- Summary: Nicholas Singleton is the Titans' third-string running back for Week 1. Emmett Johnson is the Chiefs' primary backup. Singleton faces a steep climb for a significant role.\n- Fantasy Football Rookie RB Outlooks - Emmett Johnson, Nicholas Singleton, or Kaelon Black (2026) (https://www.rotoballer.com/fantasy-football-rookie-rb-outlooks-emmett-johnson-nicholas-singleton-or-kaelon-black-2026/1912405): Title: Fantasy Football Rookie RB Outlooks - Emmett Johnson, Nicholas Singleton, or Kaelon Black (2026)\n# Should I Draft Emmett Johnson, Nicholas Singleton, or Kaelon Black? Fantasy Football Outlooks for Rookie RBs. Emmett Johnson -Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Injury News. Should you draft Emmett Johnson, Nicholas Singleton, or Kaelon Black in fantasy football in 2026? RotoBaller's fantasy outlooks for these rookies running backs. Rookie running backs can be a great source of fantasy football value if you can get the right options in the right spots to produce. Due to the wear and tear on running backs, the position always has quite a bit of turnover both from season to season and even within the season. With constant roster churn changing opportunities, keeping up with the latest on the newest additions to teams' RB depth charts is critical heading into fantasy football draft season. Emmett Johnson, Nicholas Singleton, and Kaelon Black are intriguing options as they enter the league with a chance to make an impact in 2026 redraft leagues. Should you draft Johnson, Singleton, or Black in 2026? ## Emmett Johnson Fantasy Football Outlook. Kansas City Chiefs running back Emmett Johnson slid to the fifth round of the NFL Draft after a big 2025 in his Senior year at Nebraska. Demercado worked with the second team for most of training camp and could mix in as a change-of-pace with Walker early in the year. If you draft Walker, Johnson is a great handcuff to have on the bench in case of injury, and he is a nice sleeper depth pick late in drafts. The Chiefs love to rotate running backs and include multiple options in the game plan, so the rookie will likely have a role at some point this season. ## Nicholas Singleton Fantasy Football Outlook. The Titans also added a new face to the backfield mix by drafting Nicholas Singleton in the fifth round at pick No. 165, just four picks after the Chiefs moved up to snag Emmett Johnson. For redraft leagues, Singleton is the RB73 this season in RotoBaller's standard rankings, but he has more value in dynasty leagues with a larger role potentially on the horizon next year. *Below are some popular searches and comparisons from our Who To Draft tool for 2026 drafts for Emmett Johnson, Nicholas Singleton, Kaelon Black:*.\n- Who Should I Draft for Fantasy Football? Outlooks for Denzel Boston, Emmett Johnson, Kenyon Sadiq, Omar Cooper Jr., Kaytron Allen, Germie Bernard, Ja'Kobi Lane, Elijah Sarratt, Nicholas Singleton (https://www.rotoballer.com/who-should-i-draft-for-fantasy-football-outlooks-for-denzel-boston-emmett-johnson-kenyon-sadiq-omar-cooper-jr-kaytron-allen-germie-bernard-jakobi-lane-elijah-sarratt-nicholas-singleton/1911971): Title: Who Should I Draft for Fantasy Football? Outlooks for Denzel Boston, Emmett Johnson, Kenyon Sadiq, Omar Cooper Jr., Kaytron Allen, Germie Bernard, Ja'Kobi Lane, Elijah Sarratt, Nicholas Singleton\n##### Get Real-Time Fantasy News & Alerts. 👉 TAP TO SAVE 50% WITH CODE **SUMMER**. - QB Rankings FANTASY FOOTBALL RANKINGS\"). - D/ST Rankings FANTASY FOOTBALL RANKINGS\"). - Underdog Rankings BEST BALL FANTASY FOOTBALL RANKINGS\"). - DraftKings Rankings BEST BALL FANTASY FOOTBALL RANKINGS\"). # Who Should I Draft for Fantasy Football? Denzel Boston, Emmett Johnson, Kenyon Sadiq, Omar Cooper Jr., Kaytron Allen, Germie Bernard, Ja'Kobi Lane, Elijah Sarratt, Nicholas Singleton. Fantasy football outlooks for Denzel Boston, Emmett Johnson, Kenyon Sadiq, Omar Cooper Jr., Kaytron Allen, Germie Bernard, Ja'Kobi Lane, Elijah Sarratt, Nicholas Singleton. **Who Should I Draft?** Use this tool to assist you with some common 2026 fantasy football draft decisions regarding players like Denzel Boston, Emmett Johnson, Kenyon Sadiq, Omar Cooper Jr., Kaytron Allen, Germie Bernard, Ja'Kobi Lane, Elijah Sarratt, Nicholas Singleton. Draft your optimal fantasy football teams for 2026 with our Who Should I Draft? Kansas City Chiefs rookie fifth-round running back Emmett Johnson appears to be the clear No. 2 RB in KC in training camp behind starter Kenneth Walker, with Johnson getting the next touch after Walker in 9-on-7 drills in Monday's practice, according to Pete Sweeney of The Kansas City Star. The 22-year-old was listed as the RB3 on the first unofficial depth chart of the preseason behind Walker and Emari Demercado, but if Johnson continues to run hard and…",
  "remaining": 6
}

**Evaluating roster claims** I need to submit a claim while considering whether to open a slot by dropping a player. There was an anomaly with a player disappearing due to roster changes. I believe I need a drop player ID, possibly an empty string could work, and I’ll also decide on a bid of $0. Emmett seems like the best option for this. If I claim another player, it might fail due to a full roster, so $0 for Emmett it is! Emmett Johnson is Kansas City's clear primary backup with some standalone receiving upside, making him the best use of the bench spot freed by moving Pacheco to IR.

Bid $0 on Emmett Johnson153s left
submit_waiver_claim · raw call
arguments
{
  "bid": 0,
  "priority": 1,
  "add_player_id": "13337",
  "drop_player_id": ""
}
result
{
  "bid": 0,
  "claimId": "waiver-agent-fantasy-2026-team-02-1-1",
  "priority": 1
}

Nicholas Singleton is the fallback upside rookie back if Emmett Johnson is claimed first; this uses the same open roster spot without risking a current player.

Bid $0 on Nicholas Singleton144s left
submit_waiver_claim · raw call
arguments
{
  "bid": 0,
  "priority": 2,
  "add_player_id": "13288",
  "drop_player_id": ""
}
result
{
  "bid": 0,
  "claimId": "waiver-agent-fantasy-2026-team-02-1-2",
  "priority": 2
}

**Clarifying claims process** I have claims that need to be finalized. I should make notes explaining how the IR has been corrected and that there are pending claims. It’s also important to confirm that the lineup is locked. I want to ensure everything is in order so the process can move forward smoothly, and I’ll do my best to keep things clear and organized while I work on this. The IR slot is corrected and the two no-cost RB claims are submitted, so the waiver plan is complete.

Finished the turn138s left
finish_turn · raw call
arguments
{
  "notes": "Week 1 lineup remains fully locked: QB Dak Prescott; RB Kyren Williams, Travis Etienne; WR Justin Jefferson, Jaylen Waddle; TE Colston Loveland; FLEX Parker Washington; K Jason Myers; DEF LAC. Bench currently: Malik Nabers, Makai Lemon, Woody Marks, KC Concepcion, Jerry Jeudy. Isiah Pacheco was successfully moved into the dedicated IR slot; FAAB remains $98.\nPending Week 1 claims for the newly opened bench spot: priority 1 Emmett Johnson (KC RB) for $0; priority 2 Nicholas Singleton (TEN RB) for $0. Research indicates Johnson is KC's primary backup behind Kenneth Walker, impressed in camp, and offers receiving ability; Singleton is currently Tennessee's RB3 and only the fallback. Transaction log confirms an earlier Emmett free-agent add appeared successful but did not persist on the roster, likely because Pacheco had not actually been placed in the IR slot.\nAfter games, evaluate actual snaps, routes/targets, backfield touches, and injuries rather than ADP or projections. Preserve the Jefferson/Nabers/Kyren core; prioritize RB depth and avoid unnecessary FAAB spending before usage data arrives.",
  "summary": "Moved Isiah Pacheco from the bench into the dedicated IR slot, correcting the roster-slot anomaly and opening a bench spot. Submitted $0 claims for Emmett Johnson first and Nicholas Singleton second; Johnson is preferred because he is Kansas City's primary backup and has receiving upside."
}
Notes — rewritten (686 → 1110 characters)
Received
Week 1 lineup is fully locked and unchanged: QB Dak Prescott; RB Kyren Williams, Travis Etienne; WR Justin Jefferson, Jaylen Waddle; TE Colston Loveland; FLEX Parker Washington; K Jason Myers; DEF LAC. Bench: Malik Nabers, Makai Lemon, Woody Marks, KC Concepcion, Jerry Jeudy, with Isiah Pacheco in IR status. FAAB remains $98.
After Week 1, evaluate actual snap shares, routes/targets, backfield work, injuries, and waiver opportunities rather than stale ADP. Preserve the Jefferson/Nabers/Kyren core and seek RB depth without forcing a trade. Roster display still has only 15 players; investigate the previously absent $0 Emmett Johnson addition/slot anomaly when transactions reopen.
Written
Week 1 lineup remains fully locked: QB Dak Prescott; RB Kyren Williams, Travis Etienne; WR Justin Jefferson, Jaylen Waddle; TE Colston Loveland; FLEX Parker Washington; K Jason Myers; DEF LAC. Bench currently: Malik Nabers, Makai Lemon, Woody Marks, KC Concepcion, Jerry Jeudy. Isiah Pacheco was successfully moved into the dedicated IR slot; FAAB remains $98.
Pending Week 1 claims for the newly opened bench spot: priority 1 Emmett Johnson (KC RB) for $0; priority 2 Nicholas Singleton (TEN RB) for $0. Research indicates Johnson is KC's primary backup behind Kenneth Walker, impressed in camp, and offers receiving ability; Singleton is currently Tennessee's RB3 and only the fallback. Transaction log confirms an earlier Emmett free-agent add appeared successful but did not persist on the roster, likely because Pacheco had not actually been placed in the IR slot.
After games, evaluate actual snaps, routes/targets, backfield touches, and injuries rather than ADP or projections. Preserve the Jefferson/Nabers/Kyren core; prioritize RB depth and avoid unnecessary FAAB spending before usage data arrives.
What this agent was asked
System prompt
You manage the fantasy football team "Sol Line Stand".

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: $98
Opponent: Generative Passing Touchdowns [agent-fantasy-2026-team-11]
Research calls left this week: 8

Roster:
- Malik Nabers [11632] (WR, NYG) season 0, last3 0, adp 30, proj 11.27 [Questionable, LOCKED]
- Kyren Williams [8150] (RB, LAR) season 0, last3 0, adp 26, proj 13.25 [LOCKED]
- Jaylen Waddle [7526] (WR, DEN) season 0, last3 0, adp 48, proj 12.2 [LOCKED]
- Colston Loveland [12517] (TE, CHI) season 0, last3 0, adp 43, proj 11.62 [LOCKED]
- Parker Washington [9487] (WR, JAX) season 0, last3 0, adp 71, proj 9.98 [LOCKED]
- Makai Lemon [13294] (WR, PHI) season 0, last3 0, adp 86, proj 4.96 [LOCKED]
- Dak Prescott [3294] (QB, DAL) season 0, last3 0, adp 84, proj 21.11 [LOCKED]
- Woody Marks [12474] (RB, HOU) season 0, last3 0, adp 131, proj 6.63 [LOCKED]
- KC Concepcion [13298] (WR, CLE) season 0, last3 0, adp 112, proj 7.91 [LOCKED]
- Los Angeles Chargers [LAC] (DEF, LAC) season 0, last3 0, proj 7.45 [LOCKED]
- Jason Myers [2747] (K, SEA) season 0, last3 0, proj 7.75 [LOCKED]
- Jerry Jeudy [6783] (WR, CLE) season 0, last3 0, adp 183, proj 5.37 [LOCKED]
- Isiah Pacheco [8205] (RB, DET) season 0, last3 0, adp 151 [IR, LOCKED]
- Justin Jefferson [6794] (WR, MIN) season 0, last3 0, adp 12, proj 13.84 [LOCKED]
- Travis Etienne [7543] (RB, NO) season 0, last3 0, adp 41, proj 12.55 [LOCKED]

Your notes from last turn:
Week 1 lineup is fully locked and unchanged: QB Dak Prescott; RB Kyren Williams, Travis Etienne; WR Justin Jefferson, Jaylen Waddle; TE Colston Loveland; FLEX Parker Washington; K Jason Myers; DEF LAC. Bench: Malik Nabers, Makai Lemon, Woody Marks, KC Concepcion, Jerry Jeudy, with Isiah Pacheco in IR status. FAAB remains $98.
After Week 1, evaluate actual snap shares, routes/targets, backfield work, injuries, and waiver opportunities rather than stale ADP. Preserve the Jefferson/Nabers/Kyren core and seek RB depth without forcing a trade. Roster display still has only 15 players; investigate the previously absent $0 Emmett Johnson addition/slot anomaly when transactions reopen.
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.