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Kenneth Walker III, Chris Olave shine in NFL Week 1 fantasy updates

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 9:08 PM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Kenneth Walker III, Chris Olave shine in NFL Week 1 fantasy updates

Summary

In NFL Week 1, Kenneth Walker III of the Kansas City Chiefs excelled, rushing for 173 yards and one touchdown during a 31-10 victory over the Denver Broncos. Chris Olave of the New Orleans Saints recorded 182 receiving yards and one touchdown in a 31-30 overtime loss against the Detroit Lions. Both players emerged as strong fantasy options, with their performance likely boosting interest in their trading cards. Other notable Week 1 performers include Christian Watson and Jalen Hurts, whose stats underline their potential value for fantasy managers this season.

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By the Numbers

•Kenneth Walker III rushed for 173 yards and a touchdown against the Broncos.
•Chris Olave had 182 receiving yards and one touchdown in overtime against the Lions.
•Christian Watson recorded 147 yards and two touchdowns in a loss to the Vikings.
•Jalen Hurts threw for 203 yards and three touchdowns in a win over the Commanders.
•Players are seeing increased interest in fantasy leagues and trading card sales.

Latest Updates

9:08 PMYahoo Sports — The NFL Fantasy Hobby Waiver Wire: Week 1

What they're saying

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Welcome back to the first official regular-season edition of The Hobby Waiver Wire Year 2! If you followed along last year, you know the drill: we are targeting players to collect and invest in based strictly on their on-field fantasy football performance.
— Yahoo Sports

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