Courtland Sutton A Must-Start In Week 1
Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton enters the Week 1 season opener on Monday night against the Seattle Seahawks as new quarterback Russell Wilson's top target. The 26-year-old was Wilson's favorite target in training camp and has looked like his 2019 Pro Bowl self, when he caught 72 passes for a career-high 1,112 yards and... Read More
Melvin Gordon III Hoping To Remain Involved
Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III might be the most hated player in fantasy football, at least by managers that have Javonte Williams rostered. The two had exactly 203 carries as they split the backfield right down the middle in 2021, which was a big headache for fantasy managers. Heading into Week 1 on... Read More
Javonte Williams Looking To Start Strong In Week 1
Denver Broncos second-year running back Javonte Williams has RB1 upside in fantasy heading into his second year in the league. But that's only if the Broncos new coaching staff unleashes him as the true leader of this backfield. The problem is Melvin Gordon III remains in the picture, and head coach Nathaniel Hackett suggested this... Read More
John Bates Expected To Play On Sunday
Washington Commanders tight end John Bates (calf) practiced fully throughout the week and is expected to suit up on Sunday against the Jaguars. With Logan Thomas (knee) and Cole Turner (hamstring) also banged up, the team may lean more on Bates in Week 1. However, that doesn't mean he'll make a good fantasy option, so... Read More
Darren Waller Agrees To Extension
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller has agreed to a three-year extension. The veteran will earn $51 million in new cash, ending a months-long negotiation process. The 29-year-old has accumulated 3,184 yards and 16 touchdowns off 270 catches during his career. He played only 11 games last season due to injury. However, if Waller... Read More
Russell Wilson Faces Old Team In Broncos Debut
After recently signing a five-year, $245 million contract extension with the Denver Broncos, quarterback Russell Wilson gets set to make his team debut in Week 1 on Monday night against his former squad, the Seattle Seahawks. In what is expected to be an up-tempo Denver offense with Wilson now in the fold, the 33-year-old veteran... Read More
Cam Sims Good To Go For Week 1
Washington Commanders wide receiver Cam Sims (concussion) will play on Sunday against Jacksonville. The 26-year-old suffered a concussion during the preseason and spent some time in protocol. With that said, Sims isn't expected to play a substantial role in the offense this season and should remain behind Terry McLaurin and Jahan Dotson on the depth... Read More
Salvon Ahmed Questionable For Week 1
Miami Dolphins running back Salvon Ahmed (heel) was limited in practice all week and is listed as questionable to play in the Week 1 regular season opener against the New England Patriots on Sunday. Ahmed is currently fourth on the team's running back depth chart behind Chase Edmonds, Raheem Mostert and Myles Gaskin, so he's... Read More
Drew Sample Practices In Full On Friday
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Drew Sample was a full participant during Friday's practice, so he should be ready for the AFC North showdown against Pittsburgh. The team didn't list why Sample was on the injury report. However, he did deal with a knee injury over the summer. Nevertheless, the 26-year-old remains behind Hayden Hurst on... Read More
Russell Gage Likely To Play In Week 1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Russell Gage (hamstring) was listed as questionable for the Week 1 season opener against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night, but the Tampa Bay Times' Rick Stroud writes that Gage is likely to play despite the questionable tag. Gage was limited in practice all week and has been working with... Read More
Cole Turner Questionable Against Jags
Washington Commanders tight end Cole Turner (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's opener against the Jaguars. The rookie has looked good this summer, so there is potential for a more prominent role throughout the season. He has practiced in a limited fashion during the week. However, with Logan Thomas (knee) uncertain for Week 1, Turner could... Read More
Ronnie Stanley Downgraded To Out For Week 1
The Baltimore Ravens downgraded left tackle Ronnie Stanley (ankle) from doubtful to out for the Week 1 regular season opener on Sunday against the New York Jets. Stanley put in two limited practices this week, but it wasn't enough for him to gain clearance to play this weekend after coming off season-ending ankle surgery last... Read More
Jalen Tolbert Not A Lock To Be Active Sunday Night?
105.3 The Fan's Bryan Broaddus said he's heard that Dallas Cowboys rookie wide receiver Jalen Tolbert might be a healthy scratch in the Week 1 season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday night. CeeDee Lamb has given a lot of praise to Simi Fehoko and Noah Brown, while KeVontae Turpin will be active.... Read More
Is Allen Lazard Healthy or Injured? Should I Start Lazard for Week 1 Fantasy Football?
The 2022 fantasy season is officially underway after the Week 1 matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Rams. With Sunday on the horizon, it is time for fantasy managers to take stock of their team, figure out starters, and make last-minute waiver additions. Everybody loves their draft immediately after it happens, but things... Read More
Cade Otton Continues To Receive Praise
Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton may carve out a bigger role for himself this season. Although head coach Todd Bowles and offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich have previously stated they will utilize a committee approach, Otton has stood out. The rookie will mostly battle Cameron Brate and Kyle Rudolph this year for Tom Brady's... Read More
Raiders, Darren Waller Nearing Contract Extension
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller and the team are "closing in" on a contract extension, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Waller has two years remaining on his current deal but is looking to be compensated for his increased productivity over the years. The 29-year-old is coming off a down season, finishing the... Read More
Wide Receiver Matchups to Target in Week 1: Brandon Aiyuk, Robert Woods, Adam Thielen
Week 1 of the NFL season is upon us, and it feels like things are starting to come into focus since final roster cutdowns were made. Entering 2022, cornerbacks like Jalen Ramsey, A.J. Terrell, Kendall Fuller, and Darius Slay are likely to be matchups we want to avoid when making lineup decisions with wide receivers.... Read More
NFL Rookies to Watch in Week 1: Fantasy Football Dynasty and Redraft Leagues
Regular season NFL football has finally returned! The 2022 campaign opened with an excellent game on Thursday night. The Buffalo Bills flexed their muscles against the defending champion Los Angeles Rams, winning 31-10. The fantasy football rookie class of 2022 got off to a rocky start on Thursday. Buffalo's first-year tailback James Cook fumbled on... Read More
Quarterback Starts/Sits for Week 1 - QB vs. Pass Rush Matchups for Lineup Decisions
The NFL season is finally back. After more than six months, we’re no longer waiting for games that matter, and we now have five months with football every single week. Let’s enjoy that for a second. Alright, now, for the reason we’re actually here. Every week, your quarterback matchup is something you’re going to check... Read More
Patriots Defense Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football
The New England Patriots defense/special teams will have the task of stopping a new and improved Miami Dolphins offense in Week 1. The Patriots allowed 50 points combined in both games against Miami last year. New England lost some key pieces on defense this offseason with star defensive back J.C. Jackson leaving. Sunday's over/under is... Read More
Fantasy Football IDP Injury Reports For NFL Defensive Players: Week 1 Updates for J.C. Jackson, Deion Jones, J.J. Watt, Kamren Curl
Football is finally here again!!! This weekend, we will get to see many exciting playmakers in new places. We'll get our first looks at situations we have only dreamed about. We've already seen Gabe Davis ball out and Allen Robinson II fall out. Davante Adams dons the black and silver and joins the rematch of... Read More
Harrison Butker Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Fooball
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker is one of the top fantasy kickers heading into Week 1 against the Cardinals. Last season, Butker went 25-for-28 on field goal attempts and 47-for-49 on extra points. You usually want your fantasy kicker to play on a high-powered offense so you can maximize trips onto the other team's... Read More
Chiefs Defense Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football
The Kansas City Chiefs defense has some talent throughout the lineup, but a Week 1 matchup against a high-powered Cardinals team makes it tough to trust this team when it comes to fantasy. There will be times this season when you want to stream this defense, but most of those times are later in the... Read More
Nick Folk Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football
New England Patriots kicker Nick Folk converted 36 of his 39 field-goal attempts and 42 of his 47 extra-point attempts in 2021. He signed a two-year, $5 million contract to remain with the Patriots during the offseason. The 37-year-old was one of the most reliable kickers in fantasy last year. New England's offense could struggle... Read More
The King's Week 1 Lineup Rankings and Analysis (Premium Content)
Scott "The King" Engel issues his full Week 1 lineup rankings in PPR, Half-PPR, and Standard formats. He also includes analysis of key players at each position. The rankings will continue to be updated as news breaks prior to Sunday's games. Following the positional analysis below you'll see the rankings widget. Enter KING at checkout to... Read More
Travis Kelce Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce faces a tough matchup this week against an Arizona Cardinals defense that allowed the fourth-fewest fantasy points per game to tight ends last season. Kelce's talent and target share still makes him a top five tight end this week in season-long fantasy leagues though, so don't overthink the... Read More
Marquez Valdes-Scantling - Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling is an intriguing fantasy option for Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals. With Tyreek Hill gone, the Chiefs need a deep weapon, and Valdes-Scantling could be that weapon, as he was often used in that way with the Packers. Consider MVS to be a flex option this week... Read More
Jonnu Smith Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football
New England Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith split routes 50/50 with fellow tight end Hunter Henry in their only preseason game together. He caught 28 of his 45 targets for 294 yards and only one touchdown in 16 games last season. The 26-year-old averaged 8.3 YAC per reception and owned just 9% of the team's... Read More
JuJu Smith-Schuster - Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster should be viewed as the team's top wideout heading into Week 1. The former Steeler is entering his sixth season in the NFL and has been a strong player when on the field, though last year he appeared in just five games. The Cardinals have some solid pieces... Read More
Hunter Henry Week 1 Outlook For Fantasy Football
New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry split routes 50/50 with fellow tight end Jonnu Smith in his only preseason game. He caught 50 passes for 603 yards and nine touchdowns (tied for the league lead) across 17 games in 2021. The 27-year-old was targeted 17 times in the red zone and is expected to... Read More