Chris’ Fantasy: Waiver Wire Targets

Chris Beasley

Updated Sep 16, 2019 1:35 PM EDT

ARLINGTON, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 08: Quarterback Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates after connecting with Ezekiel Elliott #21 of the Dallas Cowboys to score a touchdown in the third quarter of the game against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Football is back! Week 1 is in the books, and like every year, there are guys who outperformed expectations. The key to a championship fantasy football team is making the right moves on the waiver wire. Here are 6 guys that I am targeting this week:

Jamison Crowder

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 08: Jamison Crowder #82 of the New York Jets is tackled by Siran Neal #33 of the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on September 08, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Buffalo Bills defeated the New York Jets 17-16. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 08: Jamison Crowder #82 of the New York Jets is tackled by Siran Neal #33 of the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on September 08, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Buffalo Bills defeated the New York Jets 17-16.

Chris Thompson

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NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 22: Chris Thompson #25 of the Washington Redskins stiff arms Wesley Woodyard #59 of the Tennessee Titans while running with the ball during the third quarter at Nissan Stadium on December 22, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Mark Andrews

MIAMI, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 08: Mark Andrews #89 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates with Chris Moore #10 after a touchdown reception against the Miami Dolphins during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images

MIAMI, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 08: Mark Andrews #89 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates with Chris Moore #10 after a touchdown reception against the Miami Dolphins during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Dak Prescott

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 08: Quarterback Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys carries the ball during the second quarter of the game against New York Giants at AT&T Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 08: Quarterback Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys carries the ball during the second quarter of the game against New York Giants at AT&T Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Michael Gallup

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 08: Wide receiver Michael Gallup #13 of the Dallas Cowboys makes a reception during the second quarter of the game against New York Giants at AT&T Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 08: Wide receiver Michael Gallup #13 of the Dallas Cowboys makes a reception during the second quarter of the game against New York Giants at AT&T Stadium on September 08, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

John Ross III

CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 13: John Ross #15 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs with the ball during the first half against the Baltimore Ravens at Paul Brown Stadium on September 13, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images

CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 13: John Ross #15 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs with the ball during the first half against the Baltimore Ravens at Paul Brown Stadium on September 13, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Chris BeasleyEditor

Chris has been on ESPN Soutwest Florida in one way or another dating back to 2010. As a Southwest Florida native, Chris understands what's important to the locals. He is a huge football fan; both professional and college. Although he has a special place for the Miami Dolphins and the entire SEC. He is also very into golf, both playing it locally and covering it on a global scale. Sports are supposed to be fun, and Chris likes to reflect that in the way he covers it. Chris writes about sports news and opinions.