Fantasy football start/bench list: Week 5

Check out where your roster options fit into our Week 5 start/bench tiers.

Player analysis and projections can be found in our Start/Bench Tool customized to your myHuddle league scoring and rosters. All player listings by groups are in no particular order.

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QUARTERBACKS WIDE RECEIVERS
BEST BETS Opp BEST BETS Opp
Josh Allen PIT Stefon Diggs PIT
Jalen Hurts @ARI J. Jefferson CHI
GREAT STARTS Opp Davante Adams @KC
Lamar Jackson CIN Mike Evans ATL
Derek Carr @KC Tyreek Hill @NYJ
Patrick Mahomes LVR GREAT STARTS Opp
Tom Brady ATL Christian Kirk HOU
SOLID STARTERS Opp Cooper Kupp DAL
Kyler Murray PHI Mike Williams @CLE
Russell Wilson IND C. Sutton IND
Joe Burrow @BAL Tee Higgins @BAL
Justin Herbert @CLE Ja’Marr Chase @BAL
Aaron Rodgers NYG SOLID STARTERS Opp
Andy Dalton SEA Gabe Davis PIT
Kirk Cousins CHI Tyler Lockett @NO
M. Stafford DAL Chris Godwin ATL
FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp Deebo Samuel @CAR
Trevor Lawrence HOU CeeDee Lamb @LAR
Zach Wilson MIA Chris Olave SEA
T. Bridgewater @NYJ Jaylen Waddle @NYJ
Carson Wentz TEN Drake London @TB
Matt Ryan @DEN Brandin Cooks @JAC
Geno Smith @NO J. Smith-Schuster LVR
Ryan Tannehill @WAS M. Pittman Jr. @DEN
Jared Goff @NE Josh Reynolds @NE
SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp Diontae Johnson @BUF
Cooper Rush @LAR A.J. Brown @ARI
Justin Fields @MIN DK Metcalf @NO
Jacoby Brissett LAC Allen Lazard NYG
Jimmy Garoppolo @CAR Curtis Samuel TEN
Bailey Zappe DET Marquise Brown PHI
Davis Mills @JAC Adam Thielen CHI
Kenny Pickett @BUF DeVonta Smith @ARI
Daniel Jones @GB Romeo Doubs NYG
Baker Mayfield SF Terry McLaurin TEN
Brian Hoyer DET Robert Woods @WAS
Jameis Winston SEA FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp
Marcus Mariota @TB Amari Cooper LAC
RUNNING BACKS Corey Davis MIA
BEST BETS Opp R. Gage Jr. ATL
Austin Ekeler @CLE Rashod Bateman CIN
Saquon Barkley @GB Kyle Philips @WAS
Derrick Henry @WAS Jarvis Landry SEA
Nick Chubb LAC Tyler Boyd @BAL
James Robinson HOU Michael Gallup @LAR
GREAT STARTS Opp Darnell Mooney @MIN
R. Stevenson DET Nico Collins @JAC
Damien Harris DET George Pickens @BUF
Aaron Jones NYG Brandon Aiyuk @CAR
Dalvin Cook CHI Jerry Jeudy IND
C. Edwards-Helaire LVR Devin Duvernay CIN
Dameon Pierce @JAC D. Peoples-Jones LAC
L. Fournette ATL Alec Pierce @DEN
SOLID STARTERS Opp DeVante Parker DET
D. Singletary PIT Isaiah McKenzie PIT
J.K. Dobbins CIN D.J. Moore SF
M. Gordon III IND M. Valdes-Scantling LVR
C. McCaffrey SF Elijah Moore MIA
Alvin Kamara SEA Josh Palmer @CLE
Joe Mixon @BAL Garrett Wilson MIA
Tony Pollard @LAR Mack Hollins @KC
Nyheim Hines @DEN SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp
Kareem Hunt LAC Parris Campbell @DEN
Jeff Wilson Jr. @CAR Robbie Anderson SF
Miles Sanders @ARI Julio Jones ATL
AJ Dillon NYG Marvin Jones HOU
Breece Hall MIA Allen Robinson DAL
Khalil Herbert @MIN Chase Claypool @BUF
FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp Keenan Allen @CLE
Najee Harris @BUF Michael Thomas SEA
J.D. McKissic TEN Zay Jones HOU
Ezekiel Elliott @LAR DJ Chark Jr. @NE
Chase Edmonds @NYJ Hunter Renfrow @KC
Mark Ingram SEA Jakobi Meyers DET
Tyler Allgeier @TB Kadarius Toney @GB
Rashaad Penny @NO A. St. Brown @NE
D. Henderson DAL W. Robinson @GB
Raheem Mostert @NYJ Jamal Agnew HOU
James Conner PHI Randall Cobb NYG
Cam Akers DAL Nelson Agholor DET
Antonio Gibson TEN K.J. Osborn CHI
Travis Etienne HOU Rondale Moore PHI
Rex Burkhead @JAC O. Zaccheaus @TB
Jamaal Williams @NE Richie James @GB
SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp Noah Brown @LAR
Justice Hill CIN DEFENSIVE TEAMS
Mike Boone IND BEST BETS Opp
Caleb Huntley @TB Bills PIT
B. Robinson Jr. TEN 49ers @CAR
D. Montgomery @MIN GREAT STARTS Opp
D’Andre Swift @NE Vikings CHI
K. Walker III @NO Packers NYG
TIGHT ENDS Jaguars HOU
BEST BETS Opp SOLID STARTERS Opp
Mark Andrews CIN Rams DAL
Travis Kelce LVR Chiefs LVR
GREAT STARTS Opp Broncos IND
T.J. Hockenson @NE Chargers @CLE
Dallas Goedert @ARI Titans @WAS
Zach Ertz PHI Eagles @ARI
SOLID STARTERS Opp Patriots DET
Tyler Conklin MIA Buccaneers ATL
David Njoku LAC FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp
Gerald Everett @CLE Jets MIA
Darren Waller @KC Dolphins @NYJ
Tyler Higbee DAL Colts @DEN
George Kittle @CAR Commanders TEN
Kyle Pitts @TB Cowboys @LAR
FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp Seahawks @NO
Hayden Hurst @BAL Ravens CIN
Dawson Knox PIT Saints SEA
Logan Thomas TEN Lions @NE
Robert Tonyan NYG SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp
Dalton Schultz @LAR Falcons @TB
Mike Gesicki @NYJ Bears @MIN
Irv Smith CHI Texans @JAC
Hunter Henry DET Cardinals PHI
Pat Freiermuth @BUF Giants @GB
Mo Alie-Cox @DEN Raiders @KC
SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp Bengals @BAL
Cole Kmet @MIN Steelers @BUF
Will Dissly @NO Panthers SF
Austin Hooper @WAS Browns LAC
Evan Engram HOU
O.J. Howard @JAC
D. Bellinger @GB

Fantasy Football start ’em, sit ’em: Week 4

Here’s a look at some tough start/sit decisions in Week 4 of fantasy football.

Entering the fourth week of fantasy football, managers can begin separating from their leagues while others look to gain ground in the race. Much of this will be determined by the start/sit decisions.

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.

You also can check out our start and sit bench list for Week 4.

Here is a look at some of the tough start and sit decisions in fantasy football for Week 4:

Fantasy football start/bench list: Week 4

Check out where your roster options fit into our Week 4 start/bench tiers.

Player analysis and projections can be found in our Start/Bench Tool customized to your myHuddle league scoring and rosters. All player listings by groups are in no particular order.

Key: Upgrade / Downgrade

QUARTERBACKS WIDE RECEIVERS
BEST BETS Opp BEST BETS Opp
Jalen Hurts JAC Cooper Kupp @SF
Lamar Jackson BUF CeeDee Lamb WAS
GREAT STARTS Opp GREAT STARTS Opp
Josh Allen @BAL Amari Cooper @ATL
Justin Herbert @HOU Tyreek Hill @CIN
SOLID STARTERS Opp Diontae Johnson NYJ
Joe Burrow MIA M. Pittman Jr. TEN
Patrick Mahomes @TB A. St. Brown SEA
M. Stafford @SF Mike Evans KC
Aaron Rodgers NE Stefon Diggs @BAL
Carson Wentz @DAL Ja’Marr Chase MIA
Tom Brady KC A.J. Brown JAC
Tua Tagovailoa @CIN SOLID STARTERS Opp
FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp Deebo Samuel LAR
Matt Ryan TEN Tee Higgins MIA
Cooper Rush WAS Drake London CLE
Kirk Cousins @NO Gabriel Davis @BAL
Russell Wilson @LVR J. Jefferson @NO
Davis Mills LAC Rashod Bateman BUF
Jameis Winston MIN Keenan Allen @HOU
Marcus Mariota CLE Mike Williams @HOU
Kyler Murray @CAR Mack Hollins DEN
Jared Goff SEA M. Valdes-Scantling @TB
Derek Carr DEN Treylon Burks @IND
SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp DK Metcalf @DET
Jimmy Garoppolo LAR Terry McLaurin @DAL
M. Trubisky NYJ D.J. Moore ARI
Ryan Tannehill @IND Tyler Lockett @DET
Baker Mayfield ARI DeVonta Smith JAC
Brian Hoyer @GB Michael Thomas MIN
Justin Fields @NYG C. Sutton @LVR
Daniel Jones CHI Allen Lazard NE
Geno Smith @DET Christian Kirk @PHI
Zach Wilson @PIT Davante Adams DEN
Trevor Lawrence @PHI Curtis Samuel @DAL
Jacoby Brissett @ATL Brandin Cooks LAC
RUNNING BACKS J. Smith-Schuster @TB
BEST BETS Opp Jaylen Waddle @CIN
Saquon Barkley CHI Adam Thielen @NO
Jonathan Taylor TEN FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp
C. McCaffrey ARI K.J. Osborn @NO
Nick Chubb @ATL Jarvis Landry MIN
GREAT STARTS Opp Darnell Mooney @NYG
Austin Ekeler @HOU DJ Chark Jr. SEA
Jamaal Williams SEA Nico Collins LAC
Khalil Herbert @NYG Josh Palmer @HOU
Derrick Henry @IND Robbie Anderson ARI
SOLID STARTERS Opp Corey Davis @PIT
Tony Pollard WAS Zay Jones @PHI
Aaron Jones NE R. Gage Jr. KC
Chase Edmonds @CIN Jerry Jeudy @LVR
C. Patterson CLE Greg Dortch @CAR
Najee Harris NYJ Garrett Wilson @PIT
Dameon Pierce LAC Romeo Doubs NE
James Conner @CAR Julio Jones KC
James Robinson @PHI Noah Brown WAS
Javonte Williams @LVR Marquise Brown @CAR
Kareem Hunt @ATL Chris Olave MIN
Rashaad Penny @DET Isaiah McKenzie @BAL
Ezekiel Elliott WAS Brandon Aiyuk LAR
L. Fournette KC Elijah Moore @PIT
FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp Richie James CHI
AJ Dillon NE Allen Robinson @SF
K. Walker III @DET Tyler Boyd MIA
Cam Akers @SF Devin Duvernay BUF
Antonio Gibson @DAL Robert Woods @IND
Nyheim Hines TEN Jahan Dotson @DAL
Travis Etienne @PHI SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp
Josh Jacobs DEN Nelson Agholor @GB
M. Gordon III @LVR DeVante Parker @GB
Alvin Kamara MIN E. St. Brown @NYG
Jeff Wilson Jr. LAR Alec Pierce TEN
R. Stevenson @GB Michael Gallup WAS
Miles Sanders JAC Chris Godwin KC
D. Singletary @BAL Hunter Renfrow DEN
Dalvin Cook @NO Jakobi Meyers @GB
C. Edwards-Helaire @TB Kadarius Toney CHI
Breece Hall @PIT Kyle Philips @IND
Joe Mixon MIA D. Peoples-Jones @ATL
Damien Harris @GB L. Shenault Jr. ARI
SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp Josh Reynolds SEA
J.K. Dobbins BUF Chase Claypool NYJ
D. Montgomery @NYG Marvin Jones @PHI
Raheem Mostert @CIN DeAndre Carter @HOU
D. Henderson @SF O. Zaccheaus CLE
Mark Ingram MIN B. Perriman KC
J.D. McKissic @DAL DEFENSIVE TEAMS
Rex Burkhead LAC BEST BETS Opp
TIGHT ENDS Steelers NYJ
BEST BETS Opp GREAT STARTS Opp
Mark Andrews BUF Packers NE
GREAT STARTS Opp Giants CHI
Kyle Pitts CLE SOLID STARTERS Opp
Robert Tonyan NE 49ers LAR
SOLID STARTERS Opp Rams @SF
Travis Kelce @TB Dolphins @CIN
George Kittle LAR Vikings @NO
Zach Ertz @CAR Bengals MIA
Darren Waller DEN Cowboys WAS
Dallas Goedert JAC FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp
David Njoku @ATL Broncos @LVR
Dawson Knox @BAL Chiefs @TB
FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp Cardinals @CAR
T.J. Hockenson SEA Colts TEN
Mike Gesicki @CIN Texans LAC
Will Dissly @DET Raiders DEN
Pat Freiermuth NYJ Ravens BUF
Tyler Conklin @PIT Browns @ATL
Evan Engram @PHI Eagles JAC
Gerald Everett @HOU Lions SEA
Tyler Higbee @SF SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp
SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp Jets @PIT
A. Okwuegbunam @LVR Patriots @GB
Irv Smith @NO Commanders @DAL
Austin Hooper @IND Bears @NYG
Hunter Henry @GB Seahawks @DET
Jelani Woods TEN Chargers @HOU
Dalton Schultz WAS Saints MIN
Logan Thomas @DAL Panthers ARI
Pharaoh Brown LAC Falcons CLE
Hayden Hurst MIA Buccaneers KC
Bills @BAL
Titans @IND
Jaguars @PHI

Fantasy Football Start ’em, Sit ’em: Week 3

Taking a look at some start and sit decisions for fantasy football in Week 3.

With two weeks under our belts, fantasy football managers are either looking to get into the win column or stay above the majority of their leagues. As each week progresses, the start and sit decisions grow equally more important.

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.

You also can check out our start and sit bench list for Week 3.

Here is a look at some of the tough start and sit decisions in fantasy football for Week 3:

Fantasy football start/bench list: Week 3

Check out where your roster options fit into our Week 3 start/bench tiers.

Player analysis and projections can be found in our Start/Bench Tool customized to your myHuddle league scoring and rosters. All player listings by groups are in no particular order.

Key: Upgrade / Downgrade

QUARTERBACKS WIDE RECEIVERS
BEST BETS Opp BEST BETS Opp
Josh Allen @MIA Stefon Diggs @MIA
Jalen Hurts @WAS J. Jefferson DET
Kirk Cousins DET A.J. Brown @WAS
GREAT STARTS Opp Tyreek Hill BUF
Lamar Jackson @NE Cooper Kupp @ARI
Patrick Mahomes @IND Davante Adams @TEN
Joe Burrow @NYJ GREAT STARTS Opp
Justin Herbert JAC Ja’Marr Chase @NYJ
M. Stafford @ARI Tee Higgins @NYJ
Kyler Murray LAR Jaylen Waddle BUF
SOLID STARTERS Opp A. St. Brown @MIN
Derek Carr @TEN Mike Williams JAC
Tua Tagovailoa BUF SOLID STARTERS Opp
Jared Goff @MIN DeVonta Smith @WAS
Carson Wentz PHI CeeDee Lamb @NYG
FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp Allen Robinson @ARI
Russell Wilson SF Jarvis Landry @CAR
Matt Ryan KC Garrett Wilson CIN
Joe Flacco CIN Amari Cooper PIT
Marcus Mariota @SEA C. Sutton SF
Aaron Rodgers @TB J. Smith-Schuster @IND
Jameis Winston @CAR R. Gage Jr. GB
SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp Adam Thielen DET
Daniel Jones DAL Michael Thomas @CAR
Cooper Rush @NYG Jakobi Meyers BAL
Tom Brady GB Diontae Johnson @CLE
Jimmy Garoppolo @DEN Curtis Samuel PHI
Davis Mills @CHI Deebo Samuel @DEN
Ryan Tannehill LVR M. Pittman Jr. KC
Mac Jones BAL Christian Kirk @LAC
Justin Fields HOU DK Metcalf ATL
Trevor Lawrence @LAC Drake London @SEA
Jacoby Brissett PIT Brandin Cooks @CHI
Geno Smith ATL Tyler Lockett ATL
M. Trubisky @CLE FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp
Baker Mayfield NO Allen Lazard @TB
RUNNING BACKS M. Valdes-Scantling @IND
BEST BETS Opp Marquise Brown LAR
Austin Ekeler JAC O. Zaccheaus @SEA
C. McCaffrey NO Sammy Watkins @TB
Joe Mixon @NYJ B. Perriman GB
GREAT STARTS Opp Corey Davis CIN
D. Montgomery HOU D.J. Moore NO
Dalvin Cook DET Terry McLaurin PHI
Nick Chubb PIT Jahan Dotson PHI
Derrick Henry LVR Isaiah McKenzie @MIA
SOLID STARTERS Opp Josh Palmer JAC
L. Fournette GB Nico Collins @CHI
C. Edwards-Helaire @IND Chase Claypool @CLE
Jonathan Taylor KC Hunter Renfrow @TEN
J. Williams SF Rashod Bateman @NE
Aaron Jones @TB Chris Olave @CAR
C. Patterson @SEA Robbie Anderson NO
Nyheim Hines KC Noah Brown @NYG
Kareem Hunt PIT S. Shepard DAL
Miles Sanders @WAS DJ Chark Jr. @MIN
Tony Pollard @NYG Brandon Aiyuk @DEN
Antonio Gibson PHI Treylon Burks LVR
D’Andre Swift @MIN Zay Jones @LAC
Saquon Barkley DAL Greg Dortch LAR
FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp Elijah Moore CIN
Eno Benjamin LAR Nelson Agholor BAL
Khalil Herbert HOU SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp
Raheem Mostert BUF K.J. Osborn DET
Chase Edmonds BUF Alec Pierce KC
Damien Harris BAL Randall Cobb @TB
Travis Etienne @LAC Parris Campbell KC
Najee Harris @CLE KJ Hamler SF
Jeff Wilson Jr. @DEN Quez Watkins @WAS
D. Singletary @MIA Darnell Mooney HOU
Dameon Pierce @CHI Julio Jones GB
Ezekiel Elliott @NYG Keenan Allen JAC
J.D. McKissic PHI Chris Godwin GB
Josh Jacobs @TEN Jerry Jeudy SF
Jamaal Williams @MIN Gabriel Davis @MIA
AJ Dillon @TB Scotty Miller GB
Michael Carter CIN C. Watson @TB
D. Henderson @ARI Michael Gallup @NYG
James Robinson @LAC Josh Reynolds @MIN
Breece Hall CIN Romeo Doubs @TB
Mark Ingram @CAR Kyle Philips LVR
Rashaad Penny ATL A.J. Green LAR
SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp Marvin Jones @LAC
Rex Burkhead @CHI Tyler Boyd @NYJ
M. Gordon III SF Mecole Hardman @IND
Darrel Williams LAR Ashton Dulin KC
Zack Moss @MIA Kadarius Toney DAL
R. Stevenson BAL Devin Duvernay @NE
K. Gainwell @WAS D. Peoples-Jones PIT
K. Walker III ATL Richie James DAL
Cam Akers @ARI Robert Woods LVR
Kenyan Drake @NE DEFENSIVE TEAMS
Tyler Allgeier @SEA BEST BETS Opp
Marlon Mack @DEN Eagles @WAS
Jordan Mason @DEN Cowboys @NYG
Brandon Bolden @TEN GREAT STARTS Opp
Alvin Kamara @CAR Chargers JAC
James Conner LAR Bills @MIA
D. Hilliard LVR Rams @ARI
TIGHT ENDS Browns PIT
BEST BETS Opp SOLID STARTERS Opp
Travis Kelce @IND 49ers @DEN
Mark Andrews @NE Steelers @CLE
Darren Waller @TEN Chiefs @IND
GREAT STARTS Opp Texans @CHI
Pat Freiermuth @CLE Packers @TB
Tyler Higbee @ARI Vikings DET
SOLID STARTERS Opp Giants DAL
Dawson Knox @MIA Broncos SF
Logan Thomas PHI FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp
Kyle Pitts @SEA Raiders @TEN
Zach Ertz LAR Jets CIN
Evan Engram @LAC Buccaneers GB
Dallas Goedert @WAS Ravens @NE
Gerald Everett JAC Saints @CAR
FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp Panthers NO
Irv Smith DET Falcons @SEA
Robert Tonyan @TB Bears HOU
Austin Hooper LVR SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp
Mike Gesicki BUF Jaguars @LAC
Tyler Conklin CIN Cardinals LAR
Hayden Hurst @NYJ Titans LVR
T.J. Hockenson @MIN Bengals @NYJ
SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp Dolphins BUF
Hunter Henry BAL Colts KC
D. Bellinger DAL Seahawks ATL
Cole Kmet HOU Commanders PHI
George Kittle @DEN Lions @MIN
David Njoku PIT Patriots BAL
A. Okwuegbunam SF
Juwan Johnson @CAR
Noah Fant ATL

Fantasy Football Start ’em, Sit ’em: Week 2

Check out our starts and sits in fantasy football for Week 2.

With Week 2 of fantasy football officially underway, the start and sit decisions take on even more of an impact for managers.

Whether you’re looking to bounce back from a Week 1 loss or continue to stay undefeated, the start and sit decisions are ones that will make or break a week.

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.

You also can check out our start and sit bench list for Week 2.

Here is a look at some of the tough start and sit decisions in fantasy football for Week 2:

Fantasy football start/bench list: Week 2

Check out where your roster options fit into our Week 2 start/bench tiers.

Player analysis and projections can be found in our Start/Bench Tool customized to your myHuddle league scoring and rosters. All player listings by groups are in no particular order.

Key: Upgrade / Downgrade

QUARTERBACKS WIDE RECEIVERS
BEST BETS Opp BEST BETS Opp
Josh Allen TEN Cooper Kupp ATL
Patrick Mahomes LAC Davante Adams ARI
GREAT STARTS Opp J. Jefferson @PHI
Justin Herbert @KC M. Pittman Jr. @JAC
Jalen Hurts MIN Stefon Diggs TEN
Joe Burrow @DAL GREAT STARTS Opp
Matt Ryan @JAC A.J. Brown MIN
Russell Wilson HOU Gabriel Davis TEN
SOLID STARTERS Opp Jerry Jeudy HOU
Kirk Cousins @PHI Ja’Marr Chase @DAL
Aaron Rodgers CHI Michael Thomas TB
Jameis Winston TB Deebo Samuel SEA
Carson Wentz @DET A. St. Brown WAS
Lamar Jackson MIA SOLID STARTERS Opp
Trey Lance SEA Diontae Johnson NE
M. Stafford ATL Jaylen Waddle @BAL
Derek Carr ARI Adam Thielen @PHI
Kyler Murray @LVR Hunter Renfrow ARI
FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp Brandin Cooks @DEN
Tom Brady @NO Darnell Mooney @GB
Ryan Tannehill @BUF DJ Chark Jr. WAS
Joe Flacco @CLE Terry McLaurin @DET
Jared Goff WAS Curtis Samuel @DET
Trevor Lawrence IND Julio Jones @NO
Tua Tagovailoa @BAL Amari Cooper NYJ
SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp S. Shepard CAR
Geno Smith @SF Christian Kirk IND
Baker Mayfield @NYG Jarvis Landry TB
Justin Fields @GB Jahan Dotson @DET
Davis Mills @DEN Jakobi Meyers @PIT
Mac Jones @PIT Tyreek Hill @BAL
Daniel Jones CAR Mike Williams @KC
Jacoby Brissett NYJ J. Smith-Schuster LAC
Cooper Rush CIN C. Sutton HOU
M. Trubisky NE Marquise Brown @LVR
Marcus Mariota @LAR Mike Evans @NO
RUNNING BACKS Allen Robinson ATL
BEST BETS Opp Tyler Boyd @DAL
Saquon Barkley CAR D.J. Moore @NYG
Nick Chubb NYJ Elijah Moore @CLE
Jonathan Taylor @JAC FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp
Joe Mixon @DAL Isaiah McKenzie TEN
Javonte Williams HOU R. Gage Jr. @NO
GREAT STARTS Opp Mecole Hardman LAC
C. McCaffrey @NYG Allen Lazard CHI
D’Andre Swift WAS Drake London @LAR
Dalvin Cook @PHI Chris Olave TB
Austin Ekeler @KC Devin Duvernay MIA
Antonio Gibson @DET Romeo Doubs CHI
SOLID STARTERS Opp CeeDee Lamb CIN
Jeff Wilson Jr. SEA DeVonta Smith MIN
Najee Harris NE Greg Dortch @LVR
Tony Pollard CIN D. Peoples-Jones NYJ
Miles Sanders MIN Marvin Jones IND
D. Montgomery @GB Zay Jones IND
Kareem Hunt NYJ M. Valdes-Scantling LAC
Derrick Henry @BUF Robbie Anderson @NYG
James Conner @LVR Noah Brown CIN
C. Patterson @LAR DK Metcalf @SF
Aaron Jones CHI Rashod Bateman MIA
C. Edwards-Helaire LAC Treylon Burks @BUF
L. Fournette @NO DeAndre Carter @KC
Josh Jacobs ARI Corey Davis @CLE
AJ Dillon CHI Kyle Philips @BUF
D. Singletary TEN Chase Claypool NE
FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp Tyler Lockett @SF
J.K. Dobbins MIA SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp
T. Davis-Price SEA Tee Higgins @DAL
K. Gainwell MIN Rondale Moore @LVR
Dameon Pierce @DEN W. Robinson CAR
Rashaad Penny @SF Kendrick Bourne @PIT
Damien Harris @PIT Cedrick Wilson @BAL
Khalil Herbert @GB E. St. Brown @GB
Breece Hall @CLE George Pickens NE
Jamaal Williams WAS KJ Hamler HOU
Chase Edmonds @BAL Alec Pierce @JAC
James Robinson IND Keenan Allen @KC
Michael Carter @CLE Michael Gallup CIN
Rex Burkhead @DEN Kadarius Toney CAR
Ezekiel Elliott CIN Josh Palmer @KC
Nyheim Hines @JAC Randall Cobb CHI
Alvin Kamara TB DeVante Parker @PIT
D. Henderson ATL Kenny Golladay CAR
Travis Etienne IND A.J. Green @LVR
M. Gordon III HOU Sammy Watkins CHI
SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp Nico Collins @DEN
Isiah Pacheco LAC Robert Woods @BUF
Raheem Mostert @BAL O. Zaccheaus @LAR
Joshua Kelley @KC Parris Campbell @JAC
Cam Akers ATL C. Watson CHI
K. Walker III @SF Richie James CAR
Jordan Mason SEA Jauan Jennings SEA
Mike Davis MIA K.J. Osborn @PHI
D. Hilliard @BUF Garrett Wilson @CLE
R. Stevenson @PIT Brandon Aiyuk SEA
Kenyan Drake MIA DEFENSIVE TEAMS
J.D. McKissic @DET BEST BETS Opp
Zack Moss TEN Browns NYJ
Jerick McKinnon LAC GREAT STARTS Opp
TIGHT ENDS 49ers SEA
BEST BETS Opp Packers CHI
Travis Kelce LAC Bills TEN
GREAT STARTS Opp SOLID STARTERS Opp
Mark Andrews MIA Colts @JAC
Dalton Schultz CIN Bengals @DAL
SOLID STARTERS Opp Cowboys CIN
Darren Waller ARI Broncos HOU
Dallas Goedert MIN Rams ATL
Zach Ertz @LVR Saints TB
Dawson Knox TEN Ravens MIA
Gerald Everett @KC FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp
FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp Raiders ARI
Cole Kmet @GB Patriots @PIT
O.J. Howard @DEN Dolphins @BAL
Tyler Higbee ATL Vikings @PHI
T.J. Hockenson WAS Commanders @DET
Robert Tonyan CHI Panthers @NYG
Kyle Pitts @LAR Buccaneers @NO
Pat Freiermuth NE Steelers NE
Austin Hooper @BUF SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp
Evan Engram IND Falcons @LAR
Logan Thomas @DET Bears @GB
SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp Cardinals @LVR
George Kittle SEA Eagles MIN
Tyler Conklin @CLE Giants CAR
Cameron Brate @NO Seahawks @SF
David Njoku NYJ Jets @CLE
Mike Gesicki @BAL Texans @DEN
Irv Smith @PHI Titans @BUF
A. Okwuegbunam HOU Chargers @KC
Mo Alie-Cox @JAC Lions WAS
Hunter Henry @PIT Chiefs LAC
Taysom Hill TB Jaguars IND
Noah Fant @SF
Hayden Hurst @DAL
Pharaoh Brown @DEN

Fantasy Football Start ’em, Sit ’em: Week 1

Here’s a look at our starts and sits for Week 1 of fantasy football.

Week 1 of fantasy football officially was underway Thursday night, and now managers will be looking at their lineups all weekend pondering who to start and who to sit leading up to Sunday’s games.

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.

But we’re here to give our advice on the fringe players that will keep managers up at night over the weekend.

Here are our starts and sits in fantasy football for Week 1:

Fantasy football start/bench list: Week 1

Check out where your roster options fit into our Week 1 start/bench tiers.

Player analysis and projections can be found in our Start/Bench Tool customized to your myHuddle league scoring and rosters. All player listings by groups are in no particular order.

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QUARTERBACKS WIDE RECEIVERS
BEST BETS Opp BEST BETS Opp
Russell Wilson @SEA Ja’Marr Chase PIT
Justin Herbert LVR Davante Adams @LAC
Josh Allen @LAR C. Sutton @SEA
GREAT STARTS Opp Cooper Kupp BUF
Jalen Hurts @DET CeeDee Lamb TB
Patrick Mahomes @ARI Keenan Allen LVR
Trey Lance @CHI GREAT STARTS Opp
Kyler Murray KC J. Jefferson GB
Lamar Jackson @NYJ Jerry Jeudy @SEA
SOLID STARTERS Opp A.J. Brown @DET
Tom Brady @DAL Deebo Samuel @CHI
Dak Prescott TB Adam Thielen GB
Joe Burrow PIT M. Pittman Jr. @HOU
Tua Tagovailoa NE Allen Robinson BUF
Aaron Rodgers @MIN Michael Thomas @ATL
Baker Mayfield CLE SOLID STARTERS Opp
Kirk Cousins GB D.J. Moore CLE
Jameis Winston @ATL J. Smith-Schuster @ARI
Trevor Lawrence @WAS Allen Lazard @MIN
M. Stafford BUF Mike Williams LVR
FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp Darnell Mooney SF
Justin Fields SF Rashod Bateman @NYJ
Carson Wentz JAC Jaylen Waddle NE
Daniel Jones @TEN DK Metcalf DEN
Matt Ryan @HOU A. St. Brown PHI
Mac Jones @MIA Jakobi Meyers @MIA
M. Trubisky @CIN Diontae Johnson @CIN
Derek Carr @LAC Mecole Hardman @ARI
SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp Christian Kirk @WAS
Joe Flacco BAL Terry McLaurin JAC
Jacoby Brissett @CAR Brandin Cooks IND
Davis Mills IND Marvin Jones @WAS
Ryan Tannehill NYG Stefon Diggs @LAR
Geno Smith DEN Hunter Renfrow @LAC
Jared Goff PHI Marquise Brown KC
Marcus Mariota NO Tee Higgins PIT
RUNNING BACKS Gabriel Davis @LAR
BEST BETS Opp Mike Evans @DAL
Austin Ekeler LVR Robert Woods NYG
Derrick Henry NYG Jarvis Landry @ATL
Jonathan Taylor @HOU Elijah Moore BAL
GREAT STARTS Opp Tyreek Hill NE
C. McCaffrey CLE FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp
Alvin Kamara @ATL Romeo Doubs @MIN
J. Williams @SEA Julio Jones @DAL
Elijah Mitchell @CHI DeVonta Smith @DET
Aaron Jones @MIN Chris Olave @ATL
SOLID STARTERS Opp Devin Duvernay @NYJ
Joe Mixon PIT Curtis Samuel JAC
Travis Etienne @WAS Zay Jones @WAS
Antonio Gibson JAC George Pickens @CIN
James Conner KC Brandon Aiyuk @CHI
Saquon Barkley @TEN Chris Godwin @DAL
Chase Edmonds NE Isaiah McKenzie @LAR
D. Singletary @LAR Sammy Watkins @MIN
Nick Chubb @CAR Amari Cooper @CAR
Miles Sanders @DET Alec Pierce @HOU
Damien Harris @MIA Treylon Burks NYG
Dalvin Cook GB Kadarius Toney @TEN
AJ Dillon @MIN Josh Palmer LVR
D’Andre Swift PHI Tyler Lockett DEN
Najee Harris @CIN M. Valdes-Scantling @ARI
J.K. Dobbins @NYJ A.J. Green KC
C. Edwards-Helaire @ARI Drake London NO
L. Fournette @DAL Chase Claypool @CIN
R. Stevenson @MIA Robbie Anderson CLE
FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp O. Zaccheaus NO
Ezekiel Elliott TB K.J. Osborn GB
C. Patterson NO Jahan Dotson JAC
Rashaad Penny DEN Nico Collins IND
K. Gainwell @DET R. Gage Jr. @DAL
M. Gordon III @SEA DeVante Parker @MIA
Breece Hall BAL SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp
D. Montgomery SF Randall Cobb @MIN
Mike Davis @NYJ Cedrick Wilson NE
Jerick McKinnon @ARI E. St. Brown SF
Nyheim Hines @HOU T. Marshall Jr. CLE
Dameon Pierce IND Josh Reynolds PHI
Cam Akers BUF Parris Campbell @HOU
Tony Pollard TB Quez Watkins @DET
Josh Jacobs @LAC Jalen Tolbert TB
Kareem Hunt @CAR Phillip Dorsett IND
J.D. McKissic JAC Tyler Boyd PIT
SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp Corey Davis BAL
Jamaal Williams PHI Kendrick Bourne @MIA
Tyler Allgeier NO Byron Pringle SF
James Robinson @WAS D. Peoples-Jones @CAR
Michael Carter BAL Bryan Edwards NO
Khalil Herbert SF KJ Hamler @SEA
James Cook @LAR DJ Chark Jr. PHI
D. Henderson BUF Kenny Golladay @TEN
Ameer Abdullah @LAC S. Shepard @TEN
Raheem Mostert NE Garrett Wilson BAL
TIGHT ENDS Rondale Moore KC
BEST BETS Opp DEFENSIVE TEAMS
Mark Andrews @NYJ BEST BETS Opp
T.J. Hockenson PHI Saints @ATL
GREAT STARTS Opp GREAT STARTS Opp
Dallas Goedert @DET 49ers @CHI
Travis Kelce @ARI Eagles @DET
Zach Ertz KC SOLID STARTERS Opp
Dalton Schultz TB Ravens @NYJ
SOLID STARTERS Opp Chargers LVR
Austin Hooper NYG Bengals PIT
Noah Fant DEN Bills @LAR
Darren Waller @LAC Packers @MIN
Evan Engram @WAS Broncos @SEA
Gerald Everett LVR FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp
Dawson Knox @LAR Jaguars @WAS
George Kittle @CHI Steelers @CIN
Cole Kmet SF Browns @CAR
Pat Freiermuth @CIN Colts @HOU
Cameron Brate @DAL Commanders JAC
Hunter Henry @MIA Titans NYG
FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp Buccaneers @DAL
Mo Alie-Cox @HOU Rams BUF
Irv Smith GB Cowboys TB
Mike Gesicki NE Panthers CLE
A. Okwuegbunam @SEA SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp
Tyler Higbee BUF Texans IND
Kyle Pitts NO Raiders @LAC
SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp Falcons NO
Hayden Hurst PIT Lions PHI
Adam Trautman @ATL Seahawks DEN
Josiah Deguara @MIN Chiefs @ARI
Brevin Jordan IND Cardinals KC
D. Bellinger @TEN Jets BAL
Logan Thomas JAC Vikings GB
David Njoku @CAR Giants @TEN
Bears SF
Patriots @MIA
Dolphins NE