- Jalen Coker: 8 catches, 138 yards, 2 touchdowns, 9 targets.
- Parker Washington: 5 catches, 83 yards, a touchdown, 6 targets.
- Mike Gesicki: 5 catches, 78 yards, a touchdown, 7 targets.
Jalen Coker has a big Week 1 waiver line after Carolina’s 59-37 loss to Chicago. His 8 catches, 138 yards, two touchdowns and 9 targets give managers a real reason to check their wire. Parker Washington and Mike Gesicki belong in the same short list for different reasons: Washington scored on 6 targets, while Gesicki produced 78 yards on 7.
Coker is the first name to check
Carolina’s final box score also lists Bryce Young at 361 passing yards and 3 touchdowns. Coker’s 9 targets led the Panthers’ listed receivers, ahead of Tetairoa McMillan’s 8. Check whether Coker is free in your league before dropping a useful bench player.
Washington and Gesicki have usable Week 1 cases
Jacksonville beat Cleveland 34-10 as Washington caught 5 for 83 and a touchdown on 6 targets. Cincinnati beat Tampa Bay 33-27, and Gesicki caught 5 for 78 and a touchdown on 7 targets. Washington is a receiver check; Gesicki is a tight-end check. They do not need the same claim priority in every format.
Keep Mitchell and Palmer on watch
Adonai Mitchell caught all 3 targets for 60 yards in the Jets’ win. Joshua Palmer caught 1 pass for 34 yards and a touchdown on 2 targets in Buffalo’s win. Both results are worth remembering, but the smaller target counts make them watch-list names before they become urgent moves.
Start or Sit
Use the final numbers as a Week 2 check, then compare the player with the real options on your roster.
FAQ
Is Coker a waiver target?
Check him after 8-138-2 on 9 targets.
Should I add Washington?
His 5-83-1 line on 6 targets earns a league-specific check.
Is Gesicki a streaming option?
His 5-78-1 line on 7 targets makes him relevant for managers who need a tight end.
Should I claim Palmer?
His touchdown is real; 2 targets are the fuller Week 1 context.
What to watch next: Check the next targets for Coker, Washington and Gesicki before raising your claim price.
Where these numbers come from
ESPN final game summaries checked September 13, 2026: Fantasy Desk, Shark Snip blog, Bears at Panthers, Browns at Jaguars, Buccaneers at Bengals, Bills at Texans. Also sourced: Jets at Titans. All cited games were final at retrieval.
