10 Fantasy Football Stash Candidates Ahead of Week 2
Welcome to stash candidates, a column that highlights players who may be potential league winners at some point in the future, whether that’s next week or a handful of weeks down the road.
We’re looking at all kinds of stash-worthy guys in the event the player above them on the depth chart is on shaky ground or might be nursing an injury, or possibly a matchup-based situation in the weeks ahead. Clear out those benches and make room for these up-and-comers.
Editor's Note: Check out the Week 2 Waiver Wire Watch!
Jalen McMillan, WR - Buccaneers (5% rostered)
The rookie found the end zone once with another almost score on an overthrown ball in Week 1. Jalen McMillan appears to be their outside guy opposite Mike Evans with Chris Godwin likely operating full-time in the slot. He was on the field for 83% of the snaps (53) which was the most in the WR room. We know it’s still early but McMillan could be set up for some juicy games in 2024 and may make for a nice bye-week fill-in once they kick in.
Derek Carr, QB - Saints (10% rostered)
Derek Carr coming out with a 200-yard, three-touchdown performance in Week 1 was not something we saw coming, nor is it a situation we can count on happening from week to week. However, he was highly efficient, completing 19-of-23 passes which included a beautiful 59-yard dart to Rashid Shaheed. The Panthers were abysmal on both sides of the ball and Carr will have a real test this week in Jerry World against the Cowboys, but his schedule gets a bit juicy in Weeks 3-5. He’ll face the Eagles, Steelers, and Chiefs who allowed QB11, QB16, and QB5 performances respectively in Week 1. Carr could be a nice stash if you lost Jordan Love for a bit or for those upcoming byes.
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