Week 1 of college football is in the books, and you know what that means: it’s time to hit the wire. This is the fun part of the season, when guys you didn’t even have on your radar suddenly matter. These are the pickups who popped in their openers and are worth your attention before the rest of your league wakes up.
Let’s start with the wideouts. Danny Scudero from San Jose State just put on a show. Fifteen targets, nine catches, 189 yards, and a touchdown. That’s not a fluke; that’s alpha wide receiver usage. His team lost, but they peppered him all night, and it’s clear he’s the go-to guy. He’s the top add this week. If you need a receiver, Scudero’s the move. Right behind him is Marquis Johnson out of Missouri. He only had six targets, but turned five of them into 134 yards and a score. That’s 26.8 yards a catch. He’s a big-play machine. The downside is the volume might not always be there, but if you want a stash with weekly boom potential, he’s your guy.
Now for the running backs, and we’ve got two names that scream “feature role.” Lucky Sutton at San Diego State carried the ball 22 times for 100 yards and two touchdowns. That’s classic workhorse usage. The Aztecs leaned on him, and it worked. Then there’s Rashod Dubinion at App State, who also toted it 22 times for 111 yards and a score, plus added five catches for 31 yards. That passing game involvement is big, especially in PPR formats. Between the two, Sutton looks like the goal-line hammer, while Dubinion gives you a balanced profile with more versatility. Either way, both are plug-and-play starters the second you land them.
And then we’ve got Michael Trigg at Baylor. Tight ends are always tough to count on in college fantasy, but Trigg might be the exception. Sixteen targets. Yes, sixteen. He turned that into seven catches for 99 yards and a touchdown. Tight ends just don’t see that kind of volume in college ball. If you’re weak at TE, you absolutely take the shot. Even if he doesn’t see double-digit targets every week, it’s clear he’s a major part of Baylor’s passing attack.
So how should you prioritize these guys? If you’re looking at it overall, Scudero’s the top prize because that kind of target share is gold. Right after him are Sutton and Dubinion; pick your flavor of running back, but both are feature-level backs you can start right away. Trigg is worth chasing if you need help at tight end, and Johnson is the stash play for those who want a deep-ball threat waiting on the bench.
For those of you playing with FAAB, here’s how I’d spend it. Scudero in the 25–35% range, Sutton 20–30%, Dubinion 18–28%, Trigg 12–18%, and Johnson 8–12%. That’s aggressive, but it’s Week 1. This is the time to find guys who can shape your season.
Bottom line:
Don’t sit on your hands this week. There’s real talent sitting out there in most leagues, and the difference between grabbing them now and waiting even one more week could be the difference between you starting a stud or watching your opponent beat you with him.
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