The waiver wire is a necessity in Week 1.
Fantasy owners might find themselves exhausted from the draft process and trying to analyze Week 1 matchups to start a new season. But the eventual league winners will be hard at work analyzing where they can improve the roster via waivers, too.
Why not? The preseason offered much in the way of breakout stars, guys who disappointed and aren't worth rostering anymore and unexpected injury developments, with Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck being the headline act, of course.
Here is a look at notable pickup candidates for owners in need of help or who have the itch to better position themselves for the long term.