We are deep into the offseason roster-building window, and the injury reports and depth chart shuffles keep coming. Week 18 of the 2025 season is behind us, but the moves being made right now will shape your dynasty and redraft rosters heading into 2026. PlayCaller's beat reporter signals have been lighting up this week, and several situations demand immediate action on the waiver wire before ownership percentages catch up. Here is where to focus your FAAB and waiver priority this week.
Love is the name to target in Arizona right now. Our signals flag him as the projected featured back with genuine big-play ability as both a runner and receiver out of the backfield. The backfield is crowded, yes, but Love sits atop the depth chart above Tyler Allgeier, James Conner, and Trey Benson. Benson looks like a trade candidate before Week 1, which would clear the path further. Grab Love while his ownership is still manageable.
Pitts posted an 88-928-5 line in 2025 and is locked in at Atlanta through 2026. The interesting wrinkle here is the quarterback competition between Tua Tagovailoa and an injured Michael Penix. Whoever wins that job will lean on Pitts as a safety valve, which keeps his floor high regardless of the outcome. If Tua wins the gig, Pitts could be in line for a massive target share. Add him in all formats where he is available.
The Penix knee situation opens a real door for Tua in Atlanta. Penix is dealing with a knee injury heading into training camp, and the Falcons have a legitimate skill position group around whoever wins this job. Tua has already shown he can be a high-end fantasy quarterback when healthy, and this competition is worth monitoring very closely. If he wins the starting role, his ADP will skyrocket. Get ahead of it now.
Branch put up an 81-811-6 line at Georgia in 2025 and brings slot versatility and return value to a Falcons offense that could be very productive in 2026. There is off-field risk after a misdemeanor arrest this past Sunday, which is worth noting, but his football profile is genuinely exciting. He is a speculative add in dynasty leagues especially, where his upside as a gadget and slot option makes him worth a late stash.
Murray was signed by Minnesota in March and is pushing J.J. McCarthy hard for the starting quarterback job. The Vikings have a strong supporting cast, and if Murray wins this competition, he immediately becomes a top-10 fantasy quarterback. Both QBs carry uncertainty right now, but Murray's experience and dual-threat upside make him the higher-ceiling play. Add him before this battle gets more national attention.
Daniels is working back from injury, and head coach Dan Quinn has been praising his mental processing and sharpness in practice. His 2025 season showed elite fantasy potential, and assuming he returns to full health, he remains one of the most valuable young QBs in the game. Do not let his current injury status scare you off. Buy low while you still can.
Robinson joins Atlanta as Bijan Robinson's primary backup and figures to carry a role similar to what he had in San Francisco in 2025. He is not a league-winner, but in deeper leagues or as handcuff insurance behind one of the better backs in football, he provides genuine value. Add him in 12-team leagues or deeper as a depth piece worth rostering.
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