Derek Carr, Rod Streater's Instant Fantasy Reaction After Week 1

Rookie quarterback Derek Carr started his career in style, with wideout Rod Streater becoming the main beneficiary. Both could prove sneaky waiver-wire additions going forward after their Week 1 performance.

Carr, who beat out veteran Matt Schaub for the starting job this preseason, completed his first five passes against the New York Jets, including a 12-yard touchdown strike to Streater.    

He finished with 151 passing yards and two touchdowns, failing to expose New York's battered secondary deep. Yet considering his circumstances as this season' only rookie starting quarterback, he earns a passing grade for his outing.

The second-round pick earned rave reviews during August, with James Jones calling him "mini A-Rod" to the San Francisco Chronicle's Vic Tafur in reference to his former quarterback, Aaron Rodgers.

Fantasy football managers will need more than a quarter before joining Jones with that leap, but Carr is worth a look for owners looking for a high-upside No. 2 quarterback. Even if he doesn't produce better numbers than Alex Smith or Carson Palmer, gamers might as well roll the dice in hopes of stealing a budding star.

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Streater, who caught five passes for 46 yards and a touchdown, could become a useful matchup play in points-per-reception (PPR) formats. If Carr thrives, the third-year wideout will reap the rewards.