Tyler Lockett Has WR1 Upside Against The Colts

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett is coming off of a WR1 season, and he'll be trying to start Week 1 with a strong performance against the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts' defense is one of the better groups in football, but the main area where they lack consistent talent is at the cornerback position. They're […]

Julio Jones Could Flourish In Titans Debut

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Julio Jones (leg) is expected to play in Week 1 and is a solid WR2 option in a projected shootout (52.5 over/under) against the Arizona Cardinals. The former Atlanta Falcon missed most of training camp due to a leg injury but is expected to suit up in Week 1. Arizona was […]

Projecting RB Potential: Talent, Touches, Team Context

Running backs are the hardest position to project for fantasy football yet the most critical. A talented runner who has breakout potential may be hampered by a poor offensive system or limited touches. Conversely, a player who gets a high number of touches may not have the ability to take full advantage of the situation. […]

A.J. Brown Expected To Play, Projected WR1 Vs. Arizona

Tennessee Titans wide receiver A.J. Brown (knee) is expected to play in Week 1 and is a surefire WR1 in a projected shootout (52.5 over/under) against the Arizona Cardinals. He did not practice on Wednesday and reportedly was given an extra day of rest before the 2021 regular season. Brown is expected to suit up […]

Matt Wisler Exits Early Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Matt Wisler left Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox with an apparent injury, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. It's unclear what kind of injury occurred, with more information to come. Wisler, who was just activated from the injured list on Wednesday, has put up good numbers […]

Ryan Tannehill A QB1 In A Projected Shootout

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill gets a juicy matchup in what is projected to be a high-scoring affair against the Arizona Cardinals. The 52.5 over/under is the highest of all games in Week 1. Tannehill finished as a top-10 quarterback in 2020; he completed 315-of-481 passes for 33 touchdowns and seven interceptions while rushing for […]

Browns Defense Should Be Avoided In Fantasy In Week 1

The Cleveland Browns defense is expected to be much improved in 2021 after the team spent a good bit of their resources on improving that side of the ball in the offseason. That being said, they draw a tough road matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1. The Chiefs obviously have one of […]

Vince Velasquez Looks Good In Second Rehab Start

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Vince Velasquez (finger) was sharp in his second rehab start, striking out nine over 3.2 innings while allowing one run on one hit and one walk. Velasquez has been out of action since late July after a blister placed him on the injured list on August 2. He should be close to […]

Austin Hooper A High-End TE2 In Week 1

Cleveland Browns tight end Austin Hooper draws a plus matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1. The Chiefs were generous to the tight end position in 2020, allowing the eighth-most fantasy points per game. Hooper is coming off a disappointing first season in Cleveland but he is in play as a decent starting […]

Jarvis Landry A Flex Option For Week 1

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry will take on the Kansas City Chiefs on the road in Week 1. Landry finished the 2020 season with 72 catches for 840 yards and three touchdowns, pedestrian numbers despite the fact that Odell Beckham Jr. missed the final nine games of the season with a torn ACL. Now […]

Odell Beckham Jr. A WR3 For Week 1

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will take on the Kansas City Chiefs on the road in Week 1. Sunday's game will mark the first time Beckham appears in a regular-season game since he tore his ACL during Week 7 last year. The veteran receiver took limited reps in Wednesday's practice as he gets […]

Tim Anderson Takes Batting Practice Wednesday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (hamstring) took batting practice on Wednesday, according to James Fegan of The Athletic. Anderson was placed on the injured list on September 1 after straining his left hamstring. It's a step in the right direction, and hopefully, he can continue his progression and make it back on the field […]

Derrick Henry Is Matchup Proof, Elite Option Vs. Arizona

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry is matchup proof and gets to face an Arizona Cardinals defense that has allowed 125.5 rushing yards per game. He is a surefire RB1 and will begin the 2021 season against a defense that surrendered the 11th most fantasy points to opposing running backs. The 27-year-old had 2,027 rushing […]

Kareem Hunt A Solid Flex Play In Week 1

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt will square off against his old team when he travels to Kansas City to take on the Chiefs in Week 1. Hunt managed to find the end zone the last time he faced the Chiefs while rushing for 32 yards on six carries in a playoff loss. Fantasy gamers […]

Saints Defense Should Remain On Bench In Week 1

The New Orleans Saints defense is not a starting-caliber option in Week 1. This defense had a strong 2020 as it compiled 45 sacks, 18 picks, seven forced fumbles, and eight fumbles recovered. It also returns a strong core of players and figures to be formidable this season. Nevertheless, reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers will be […]

Kyle Pitts Draws Favorable Matchup Against Eagles

Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts draws a favorable matchup in his first career NFL start against the Eagles. The fourth overall pick in the draft, Pitts used his rare combination of size, speed, and athleticism to make big-time plays for the Florida Gators, posting the most contested catches in the nation by a tight […]

Nick Chubb A Low-End RB1 For Week 1

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb draws a favorable matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs for the season opener in Week 1. The last time Chubb saw this Chiefs defense he was quiet, rushing for 69 yards on 13 carries and adding two catches for four yards. That being said, the Chiefs were rather generous […]

Seth Brown To Start Rehab Thursday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Seth Brown (COVID-19) will play in his first rehab game Thursday with Low-A Stockton, according to Martin Gallegos. Brown was placed on the injured list on August 27 after testing positive for the COVID-19 virus. Brown's putting up mixed numbers at the plate this season, slashing .203/.270/.457 with 16 HRs over 94 […]

Adam Trautman Has Unfavorable Matchup Against Packers

New Orleans Saints tight end Adam Trautman draws a tough matchup in Week 1 against Green Bay. The TE is expected to lead his unit entering this season and did not appear on the injury report for Week 1 after sustaining a leg injury in the second week of the preseason. While that is a […]

Baker Mayfield A Mid-Range QB2 For Week 1

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield gets a Week 1 rematch against a Kansas City Chiefs team that knocked his squad out of the playoffs in 2020. Mayfield and the Browns will head on the road to face off against the Chiefs in Arrowhead Stadium as 6.5-point underdogs in Week 1. This sets up as a […]

Olamide Zaccheaus Off The Fantasy Radar In Week 1

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus will get an opportunity as the team's third starting wideout in Week 1 against the Eagles. Zaccheaus is unproven at the NFL level but excelled in two opportunities last season, playing 73 percent of the snaps against the Broncos, totaling 103 yards and a score. The 24-year-old has flashed […]

Russell Gage Has Some Sleeper Appeal Against Philadelphia

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage will get a chance to show what he can do with a bigger role in the offense in a favorable matchup against the Eagles in Week 1. Gage sneakily compiled 110 targets last season, hauling in 72 catches for 786 yards and four touchdowns, even as the third option […]

Tre'Quan Smith Not A Starting Option Against Packers

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tre'Quan Smith is not a starting-caliber fantasy option for the Week 1 matchup against Green Bay. Smith has been notably dealing with a hamstring injury for nearly all of the preseason and didn't appear in the two preseason contests but he enters Week 1 off the injury report. The WR […]

Calvin Ridley An Elite Play Against Eagles

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley gets a good matchup against the Eagles to kick start his 2021 campaign. Ridley operated as a target hog for the Falcons in 2020, averaging 9.5 targets, 6.0 receptions, and 91.6 receiving yards per game, eclipsing the 100-yard mark eight times. The Alabama product is a candidate to lead […]

Marquez Callaway Best Left On Bench In Week 1

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marquez Callaway is better left on the bench in Week 1's clash against the Packers. Callaway enters 2021 as a top receiving option for new QB Jameis Winston. The two displayed great chemistry in the second week of the preseason when Callaway posted five receptions for 104 yards and two […]

The King's Week 1 Fantasy Football 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 the season opener. Following the positional analysis below you'll see the rankings widget. Enter KING at checkout […]

Chris Carson Could Be Held In Check In Week 1

Seattle Seahawks running back Chris Carson is looking to start his 2021 season off on a high note, but that's not going to be the easiest task against a stout Indianapolis Colts defense. Over the last three seasons in games against top-16 run defenses, Carson has averaged four fewer fantasy points per game than against […]

Alvin Kamara A Strong RB1 Against Green Bay

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara is a solid RB1 in Week 1. Kamara posted a career-high 932 rushing yards and 16 rush touchdowns in 2020 along with 83 receptions for 756 yards and five scores on 107 targets. The Saints enter 2021 with a new QB in Jameis Winston and a lack of […]

Russell Wilson Has A Tough Matchup In Week 1

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is coming off of a season in which he finished as the QB6, and he'll be looking for another QB1 performance in 2021. Unfortunately, things won't be as easy as he would like out of the gates with a road matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts ranked 10th last […]

Mike Davis A Volume-Based RB2 In Week 1

Atlanta Falcons running back Mike Davis will take on the Eagles in his first start with his new club in Week 1. Davis made a name for himself in fantasy circles last season for the Panthers, totaling 1,015 scrimmage yards and eight touchdowns on 224 touches as the starter sans Christian McCaffrey, good for an […]