Fantasy football start ’em, sit ’em: Week 1

Take note of these hot and cold starts for the NFL’s opening week.

The 2024 NFL regular season is upon us, and it’s time to start finalizing those lineups. Hope springs eternal as all fantasy managers have championship aspirations, and Week 1 gives us a chance to really see how our draft worked out.

Doing start/sit articles can be a little challenging. The players featured on the list below should not be taken as “must starts” or “must sits.” Instead, these are more suggestions on what we believe managers should do with fringe players heading into the weekend. The choice is ultimately up to the manager.

Just because a player is listed as a “start” doesn’t mean he should be put in the lineup over the secure, bona fide studs. Vice versa for the “sits.” If there’s no better option on the waiver wire or the bench, a manager shouldn’t automatically sit the player. That’s why these can be tricky waters to navigate.

Feel free to ask any specific start/sit questions via X, formerly Twitter, (@danieledobish), or check out our start/bench list for Week 1: