SURPRISE: Why 49ers’ Kaelon Black and Panthers' Jalen Coker will SURGE for Fantasy Football

Surprise breakouts shake up the fantasy football landscape as under-the-radar talents muscle their way into starting lineups. With Kaelon Black out-touching Christian McCaffrey in the San Francisco 49ers’ backfield and Khalif Raymond emerging as Caleb Williams’ go-to target for the Chicago Bears, Week 1 performances are turning projections on their head. Can these unexpected star turns hold up, or are the experts chasing fool’s gold? Matt Donnelly spotlights five unheralded playmakers primed to exceed expectations again: Bryce Young’s dual-threat upside for the Carolina Panthers, Jalen Coker’s rise as Young’s favorite deep threat, and New Orleans Saints WR Devaughn Vele filling big shoes while Jordan Tyson is sidelined. Deep strategy insights cover player usage trends, waiver wire steals, and key matchups like Miami Dolphins’ exploitable run defense. Which sleeper will give your fantasy lineup the winning edge in Week 2?