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Gameday inactives, injuries and weather: Week 1

Week 1 weather, injury updates and gameday inactives for the fantasy football lineup decisions.

Sunday updates will begin when teams start releasing official pregame inactives and starter information to the league. This is typically around 90 minutes prior to the kickoff of their game.

Weather forecasts are courtesy of The Football Database.

Week 1 gameday inactives, weather and notes

KEY GAME-TIME DECISIONS

Early games: WR Ja’Marr Chase (active), QB Russell Wilson (inactive), WR DeAndre Hopkins (inactive), RB Antonio Gibson (active)
Afternoon games:
Sunday night:
Monday night:

Early games

Pittsburgh Steelers at Atlanta Falcons (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 75°F, mostly clear (retractable-roof dome)

Steelers

Inactives: WR Roman Wilson, S Jalen Elliott, QB Russell Wilson, DE Dean Lowry and OG Isaac Seumalo

Lineup notes: QB Russell Wilson (calf) will not play, so QB Justin Fields gets the start. RB Jaylen Warren (hamstring) practiced Thursday and Friday and will suit up.

Falcons

Inactives: CB Antonio Hamilton, DT Ruke Orhorhoro, RB Jase McClellan, OG Jovaughn Gwyn, DE Brandon Dorlus and WR Casey Washington

Lineup notes: TE Kyle Pitts (hamstring) had a full session Thursday and Friday and escapes an injury designation.

Arizona Cardinals at Buffalo Bills (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 57°F, partly cloudy, WSW 17 mph

Cardinals

Inactives: TE Travis Vokolek, LB Jesse Luketa, OG Jon Gaines II, WR Xavier Weaver and CB Darren Hall

Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy relevance.

Bills

Inactives: LB Javon Solomon, LB Joe Andreessen, DE Dawuane Smoot, LB Edefuan Ulofoshio, S Cole Bishop, OT Ryan Van Demark and OG Sedrick Van Pran-Granger

Lineup notes: WR Curtis Samuel (toe) practiced fully all week and will play.

Tennessee Titans at Chicago Bears (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 68°F, cloudy, W 10 mph

Titans

Inactives: DL Ali Gaye, S Jamal Adams, TE David Martin-Robinson, TE Thomas Odukoya, OT John Ojukwu and LB Otis Reese

Lineup notes: WR DeAndre Hopkins (knee) was limited all week and deemed questionable but will play.

Bears

Inactives: OG Bill Murray, LB Noah Sewell, DE Dominique Robinson, WR Tyler Scott, RB Roschon Johnson, OT Kiran Amegadjie and DT Zacch Pickens

Lineup notes: WR Keenan Allen (heel) practiced fully Friday and will give it a go. RB Roschon Johnson is a healthy scratch.

New England Patriots at Cincinnati Bengals (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 64°F, clear

Patriots

Inactives: WR Javon Baker, OG Sidy Sow, OT Demontrey Jacobs, DL Eric Johnson, QB Joe Milton III, OG Zachary Thomas and LB Curtis Jacobs

Lineup notes: WR Kendrick Bourne (knee) remains on the PUP. RB Antonio Gibson (hip) is active after limited work Thursday and Friday. TE Hunter Henry (foot) practiced all week and is good to go.

Bengals

Inactives: OT Amarius Mims, TE Tanner McLachlan, WR Tee Higgins, DE Cedric Johnson, WR Kendric Pryor and DT Kris Jenkins

Lineup notes: WR Tee Higgins (hamstring) is inactive, though WR Ja’Marr Chase (personal, illness) will suit up despite not getting a new deal. Just how much he will play is an unknown. QB Joe Burrow (wrist) practiced all week and will play.

Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 64°F, clear (retractable-roof dome)

Texans

Inactives: LB Jamal Hill, WR John Metchie, RB Cam Akers, CB M.J. Stewart and OG Nick Broeker

Lineup notes: RB Cam Akers is a healthy scratch.

Colts

Inactives: PK Matt Gay, OL Blake Freeland, C Tanor Bortolini, WR Josh Downs, TE Will Mallory, CB Dallis Flowers and QB Sam Ehlinger

Lineup notes: WR Josh Downs (ankle) is out for Week 1. PK Spencer Shrader will handle the kicking duties with PK Matt Gay (hernia) ruled inactive.

Jacksonville Jaguars at Miami Dolphins (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 87°F, mostly clear

Jaguars

Inactives: S Daniel Thomas, OT Javon Foster, DE Jeremiah Ledbetter, DT Jordan Jefferson, DE Esezi Otomewo and OG Cole Van Lanen

Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy relevance.

Dolphins

Inactives: DB Ethan Bonner, LB Channing Tindall, C Andrew Meyer, RB Jaylen Wright, WR Malik Washington and LB Mohamed Kamara

Lineup notes: WR Tyreek Hill (thumb) dealt with a thumb issue in the preseason, but he hasn’t been on the injury report all week. Hill was detained by police for a reported traffic violation while entering the stadium grounds, but he will play, according to his agent. CB Jalen Ramsey (hamstring) is active, as expected. RB Jaylen Wright‘s NFL debut will have to wait after a healthy scratch.

Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Panthers

Inactives: DL LaBryan Ray, CB Shemar Bartholomew, S Jammie Robinson, OG Andrew Raym, OT Jarrett Kingston, TE Messiah Swinson and TE Tommy Tremble

Lineup notes: TE Tommy Tremble (hamstring, back) and TE Ian Thomas (calf), the team’s top-two tight ends were ruled out this week. Thomas has since been placed on IR. RB Miles Sanders (finger) had a full session Friday and is good to go.

Saints

Inactives: WR A.T. Perry, LB D’Marco Jackson, DT John Ridgeway, TE Dallin Holker, QB Spencer Rattler, DL Khalen Saunders and LB Jaylan Ford

Lineup notes: RB Kendre Miller (hamstring) is on IR and will miss the first four games.

Minnesota Vikings at New York Giants (1:00 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 64°F, mostly clear

Vikings

Inactives: DT Levi Drake Rodriguez, CB Dwight McGlothern, DB Fabian Moreau, WR Trishton Jackson, QB Brett Rypien, OT Walter Rouse and DL Jalen Redmond

Lineup notes: TE T.J. Hockenson (knee) remains on the PUP. WRs Jordan Addison (ankle) and Jalen Nailor (ankle) participated fully Friday and will go.

Giants

Inactives: CB Anthony Johnson, OG Jake Kubas, QB Tommy DeVito, S Tre Hawkins III and DE Carlos Basham Jr.

Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy relevance.

Late afternoon

Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers (4:05 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 102°F, clear, SW 10 mph (open-air dome)

Raiders

Inactives: WR Ramel Keyton, C Jackson Powers-Johnson, S Thomas Harper, CB Decamerion Richardson and RB Dylan Laube

Lineup notes: TE Brock Bowers (foot) made it through a full practice Friday and is good to go. Rookie OG Jackson Powers-Johnson (illness) was ruled out for his would-be NFL debut, and RB Dylan Laube‘s rookie season also begins on the inactives list.

Chargers

Inactives: CB Tarheeb Still, QB Taylor Heinicke, WR Brenden Rice, OG Jordan McFadden, DE Justin Eboigbe and RB Kimani Vidal

Lineup notes: WR DJ Chark Jr. (hip) was placed on IR on Saturday. QB Justin Herbert (foot) and WR Joshua Palmer (knee) had minor issues Thursday and Friday, but they practiced fully both days. Rookies RB Kimani Vidal and WR Brenden Rice are both healthy scratches to begin their pro careers.

Denver Broncos at Seattle Seahawks (4:05 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 73°F, clear

Broncos

Inactives: WR Troy Franklin, DT Eyioma Uwazurike, OT Frank Crum, CB Kris Abrams-Draine, QB Zach Wilson and TE Lucas Krull

Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy relevance.

SEahawks

Inactives: CB Artie Burns, OT Mike Jerrell, DT Myles Adams, TE Pharaoh Brown, LB Uchenna Nwosu, OT Jalen Sundell and OG Sataoa Laumea

Lineup notes: WR Tyler Lockett (thigh) is ready to go. TE Noah Fant (toe) will play as well.

Dallas Cowboys at Cleveland Browns (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 63°F, clear, W 13 mph

Cowboys

Inactives: CB Andrew Booth Jr., WR Ryan Flournoy, QB Trey Lance, TE John Stephens, OT Matt Waletzko and LB Buddy Johnson

Lineup notes: WR CeeDee Lamb was officially elevated from the exempt list and will play.

Browns

Inactives: QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson, OG Javion Cohen, OT Jedrick Wills, CB Myles Harden, DL Isaiah McGuire, OT Jack Conklin and CB Kahlef Hailassie

Lineup notes: RB Nick Chubb (knee) remains on the PUP. LT Jedrick Wills (knee) is out, and RT Jack Conklin (knee) was declared inactive, meaning both starting bookends are not on the field. WR Jerry Jeudy (knee) practiced fully all week and will roll.

Washington Commanders at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4:25 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: 77°F, 55% chance of light rain

Commanders

Inactives: QB Sam Hartman, DT Jer’Zhan Newton, S Darrick Forrest Jr., S Dominique Hampton, WR Noah Brown and OT Chris Paul

Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy relevance.

Buccaneers

Inactives: TE Devin Culp, DE Jose Ramirez, S Kaevon Merriweather, CB Tyrek Funderburk, DL Calijah Kancey, OG Royce Newman and DE Logan Hall

Lineup notes: WR Trey Palmer (concussion) practiced all week but remains questionable.

Sunday Night Football

Los Angeles Rams at Detroit Lions (8:20 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Rams

Inactives: DE Brennan Jackson, DL Desjuan Johnson, LB Elias Neal, OT Rob Havenstein and RB Cody Schrader

Lineup notes: TE Tyler Higbee (knee) remains on the PUP. RT Rob Havenstein (ankle) couldn’t get right in time. WR Puka Nacua (knee) practiced fully all week and is good to go.

Lions

Inactives: OT Colby Sorsdal, CB Ifeatu Melifonwu, DL D.J. Reader, DB Loren Strickland, DL James Houston, OT Giovanni Manu and LB Trevor Nowaske

Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy relevance.

Monday Night Football

New York Jets at San Francisco 49ers (8:15 p.m. ET)

Kickoff Weather:78°F, clear, NNW 10 mph

Jets

Lineup notes: WR Mike Williams (knee) practiced fully all week and isn’t on the final report with a designation.

49ers

Lineup notes: RB Elijah Mitchell (hamstring) will spend the season on IR. RB Christian McCaffrey (calf, Achilles) is inactive, and RB Jordan Mason will start.

Fantasy football injury report: Week 1

Latest status of fantasy football weapons who are on the mend entering Week 1.

This is a team-by-team review of any key fantasy football player injury news after this week’s practice activity and team statements. Only those players listed on the team’s official injury report will be addressed, unless the situation warrants further attention.

PLEASE NOTE: The NFL releases its final official injury report each Friday (approximately 6:00 p.m. ET). West Coast teams often report their injuries late and may not be included in the initial publication.

Week 1 fantasy football injury report

This week’s key game-time decisions: WR Tyler Lockett, RB Antonio Gibson, WR Ja’Marr Chase, QB Russell Wilson, WR DeAndre Hopkins

ARIZONA CARDINALS
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

ATLANTA FALCONS 
TE Kyle Pitts (hamstring) had a full session Thursday and Friday and escapes an injury designation.

BALTIMORE RAVENS – Played Thursday
RB Keaton Mitchell (knee) remains on the PUP.

BUFFALO BILLS 
WR Curtis Samuel (toe) practiced fully all week and will play.

CAROLINA PANTHERS 
TE Tommy Tremble (hamstring, back) and TE Ian Thomas (calf), the team’s top-two tight ends are out this week. RB Miles Sanders (finger) had a full session Friday and is good to go. 

CHICAGO BEARS 
WR Keenan Allen (heel) practiced fully Friday but remains questionable.

CINCINNATI BENGALS
WR Tee Higgins (hamstring) is doubtful after not practicing Friday. WR Ja’Marr Chase (personal) is questionable after he was limited in practice until Friday because of a contract dispute. QB Joe Burrow (wrist) practiced all week and will play.

CLEVELAND BROWNS 
RB Nick Chubb (knee) remains on the PUP. LT Jedrick Wills (knee) is out, and RT Jack Conklin (knee) is questionable. WR Jerry Jeudy (knee) practiced fully all week and will roll.

DALLAS COWBOYS 
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

DENVER BRONCOS 
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

DETROIT LIONS 
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

GREEN BAY PACKERS – Played Friday
RB AJ Dillon (neck) is on IR.

HOUSTON TEXANS
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 
WR Josh Downs (ankle) is out for Week 1.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS – Played Thursday
RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire (personal) remains on NFI list. WR Marquise Brown (shoulder) missed Week 1.

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
TE Brock Bowers (foot) made it through a full practice Friday and is good to go.

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
WR DJ Chark Jr. (hip) will miss the season opener. QB Justin Herbert (foot) and WR Joshua Palmer (knee) had minor issues Thursday and Friday, but they practiced fully both days.

LOS ANGELES RAMS
TE Tyler Higbee (knee) remains on the PUP. RT Rob Havenstein (ankle) is questionable after he saw limited work all week. WR Puka Nacua (knee) practiced fully all week and is good to go.

MIAMI DOLPHINS 
WR Tyreek Hill (thumb) dealt with a thumb issue in the preseason, but he hasn’t been on the injury report all week. 

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MINNESOTA VIKINGS
TE T.J. Hockenson (knee) remains on the PUP. WRs Jordan Addison (ankle) and Jalen Nailor (ankle) participated fully Friday and will go.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
WR Kendrick Bourne (knee) remains on the PUP. RB Antonio Gibson (hip) is questionable after limited work Thursday and Friday. TE Hunter Henry (foot) practiced all week and is good to go.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
RB Kendre Miller (hamstring) is on IR and will miss the first four games.

NEW YORK GIANTS 
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

NEW YORK JETS – Monday night
WR Mike Williams (knee) practiced fully Thursday and Friday. He looks to be on track to play.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES – Played Friday
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS 
QB Russell Wilson (calf) is questionable after he was limited in practice Thursday and Friday. QB Justin Fields took Friday’s first-team reps and should draw the start. RB Jaylen Warren (hamstring) practiced Thursday and Friday and will suit up.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS – Monday night
RB Elijah Mitchell (hamstring) will spend the season on IR. RB Christian McCaffrey (calf, Achilles) was limited Thursday and Friday. He has time to get ready for Monday, but monitor him the next two days.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS 
WR Tyler Lockett (thigh) is questionable, but he had his first full session Friday. TE Noah Fant (toe) did as well, but he carries no injury status.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
WR Trey Palmer (concussion) practiced all week but remains questionable.

TENNESSEE TITANS
WR DeAndre Hopkins (knee) was limited all week and deemed questionable. He’ll be a game-time decision.

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

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:

Fantasy Football DFS Domination: Week 1

Breaking down the top players and sleepers for DraftKings and FanDuel for Week 12 DFS fantasy football

Welcome back to the new streamlined DFS Dominator. Each week I will give you my favorite recommended lineups for the Sunday Main slate on DraftKings (DK), FanDuel (FD), and Fanball (FB) as well as the top four projected scorers at each position, regardless of price. I also will give you my two favorite sleepers at each position. Plus, I will provide you a brief behind-the-curtain look-see at my positional strategy each week.

Recommended DFS lineups

*Note – Both FanDuel and Fanball include the Sunday night game on their Main Slate

DK Lineup: QB Baker Mayfield ($5.6k), RB Zack Moss ($5.8k), RB Travis Etienne ($7.2k), WR Mike Evans ($7.3k), WR Joshua Palmer ($5.2k), WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba ($4.9k), TE Kyle Pitts ($4.6k), FLEX Kenneth Walker III ($6.1k), DST Atlanta Falcons ($3.3k)

FD Lineup: QB Baker Mayfield ($7.2k), RB Kenneth Walker III ($7.4k), RB Alvin Kamara ($7.1k), WR Mike Evans ($7.9k), WR Terry McLaurin ($6.2k), WR DJ Moore ($6.9k), TE Evan Engram ($6.2k), FLEX Travis Etienne ($7.5k), DST Atlanta Falcons ($3.6k)

FB Lineup: QB Baker Mayfield ($5.6k), RB Alvin Kamara ($6.4k) RB Kenneth Walker III ($5.9k), WR Mike Evans ($7.0k), WR Tyreek Hill ($8.4k), WR/TE Terry McLaurin ($5.3k), TE Evan Engram ($4.9k), FLEX Gus Edwards ($4.6k), SUPERFLEX Tua Tagovailoa ($6.4k)

*Note: Player salaries are color-coded based on expected output. Red = Less than 2.5x value, Black = 2.5x value, Green = Greater than 3x value.

Quarterback

Weekly strategy – Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels get the “first-game discount”. They also face softer defenses. Baker Mayfield, Geno Smith, and Kirk Cousins (Achilles) are veterans who draw discount prices and easier matchups to start the season. Look at the Dolphins-Jaguars game for some pinball points. Considering their heightened prices and tough matchups, fade Joe Burrow, Dak Prescott, and C.J. Stroud. Both Will Levis and Sam Darnold are great bottom-of-the-ledger punt plays.

Fantasy four-pack

Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins vs. JAX ($7,000 DK, $7,700 FD) Two top-20 WRs facing a shaky defense that finished last season seventh-worst in both passing yards allowed and passing TDs allowed.

Josh Allen, Bills vs. ARI ($8,000 DK, $9,200 FD) Arizona allowed the second-highest opponent passer rating and third-most passing TDs last year. Plus, they finished bottom-eight in rushing yards and TDs allowed to QBs.

Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars @ MIA ($6,200 DK, $7,400 FD) Despite WR turnover, this will be a shootout between two bottom-eight passing defenses.

Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers vs. WAS ($5,600 DK, $7,200 FD) A strong preseason perfectly sets up Mayfield versus the worst pass defense (yards and TDs) in the league from last year that didn’t improve enough to make a big difference in Week 1.

Sleepers

Caleb Williams, Bears vs. TEN ($5,900 DK, $7,100 FD) Home cooking for his first start as Williams faces a Titans defense that allowed the sixth-highest opponent passer rating last year.

Geno Smith, Seahawks vs. DEN ($5,500 DK, $7,000 FD) Denver allowed the most road passing TDs and the second-highest opponent yards-per-passing attempt last season.

Running back

Weekly strategy – Target non-committee RB1s this week. Alvin Kamara, James Cook, Travis Etienne Jr., Aaron Jones, and Kenneth Walker III will all see the lion’s share of touches for their teams. At RB2, consider discount backs with limited competition, such as Jerome Ford, Zack Moss, Chuba Hubbard, and Najee Harris. Tyjae Spears and Gus Edwards are the cheap punt plays. Avoid the Houston-Indianapolis game, and the split Miami backfield. Prices are cheap enough to target your FLEX from this position.

Fantasy four-pack

Travis Etienne, Jaguars @ MIA ($7,200 DK, $7,500 FD) This game features the highest combined line on the early slate. Etienne will see increased aerial usage thanks to offseason departures. 

Alvin Kamara, Saints vs. CAR ($6,700 DK, $7,100 FD) With Kendre Miller (IR – hamstring) out, Kamara has a clear path to bell-cow status. Meanwhile, Carolina allowed more RB scores last season than any other team.

Kenneth Walker III, Seahawks vs. DEN ($6,100 DK, $7,400 FD) Denver allowed a league-worst 5 YPC last season, and change-of-pace back, Zach Charbonnet (undisclosed) is dealing with “tightness.”

Aaron Jones, Vikings @ NYG ($6,500 DK, $6,800 FD) Multiple injuries open additional targets for Jones. Sam Darnold ranked 48th in air yards on completed passes at 3.1 YPA, so expect several dump-offs.

Sleepers

Tyjae Spears, Titans @ CHI ($5,100 DK, $5,400 FD) Only eight RBs saw more targets than Spears last season. Meanwhile, Chicago allowed 231 more RB receiving yards than the next worst team.

Gus Edwards, Chargers vs. LV ($5,300 DK, $6,000 FD) The Chargers ran the ball a league sixth-most 39% of their plays. Jim Harbaugh should raise that percentage even higher. Last season, Vegas ranked bottom-nine in RB rushing yards and scores.

Wide receiver

Weekly strategy – Avoid the overpriced holdout WRs this week. Davante Adams and Mike Evans have great matchups and should see lower ownership. At WR2, run it back with Terry McLaurin or Joshua Palmer. Also, consider good receivers on poor teams, like Diontae Johnson, Calvin Ridley, and Courtland Sutton. Use one of the Bills or Jaxon Smith-Njigba at WR3. Injuries could open up a few punt choices, including Jalen Nailor, Jalen Tolbert, Adonai Mitchell, and Andrei Iosivas.

Fantasy four-pack

Tyreek Hill, Dolphins vs. JAX ($8,700 DK, $9,600 FD) Jacksonville allowed the fourth-most WR TDs last season. This included allowing seven of the last nine opposing WR1s to score at least once. 

Davante Adams, Raiders @ LAC ($7,600 DK, $7,500 FD) Only three teams allowed more WR scores in 2023 than the Chargers, including nine of 25 yards or more. In four games with Vegas against the Chargers, Adams is averaging 8.5-124-1.

Mike Evans, Buccaneers vs. WAS ($7,300 DK, $7,900 FD) Washington allowed seven WR1 touchdowns over their last six games of 2023. Plus, those WR1s averaged 6.5-102 against them.

Justin Jefferson, Vikings @ NYG ($8,400 DK, $9,000 FD) Jefferson proved he can do great with junk at QB last season. Jordan Addison (ankle) is questionable, so Jefferson could see an even greater target share. The Giants finished 2023 bottom-nine in both WR receiving yards and scores. 

Sleepers

Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks vs. DEN ($4,900 DK, $5,200 FD) Massive turnover in the Denver secondary pairs with a dinged-up Tyler Lockett (leg) and Patrick Surtain shadowing DK Metcalf to give a recipe for huge numbers from Smith-Njigba.

Terry McLaurin, Commanders @ TB ($5,600 DK, $6,200 FD) Washington unloaded 47% of their WR targets from 2023, and McLaurin accounted for 36% of its WR targets. That number is going up, starting here.

Tight end

Weekly strategy – Lock in Evan Engram, Trey McBride, and Dalton Kincaid, despite their higher prices. If you want to take a cheaper flier, consider Cade Otton and Noah Fant. Give deep punt consideration to Dawson Knox, Jonnu Smith, Mike Gesicki, and Greg Dulcich.

Fantasy four-pack

Evan Engram, Jaguars @ MIA ($5,500 DK, $6,200 FD) Engram already led Jacksonville with 24% of their targets, and the team jettisoned an additional 33% of their total targets this offseason.

Dalton Kincaid, Bills vs. ARI ($5,800 DK, $6,800 FD) Arizona gave up eight TE scores over their last 10 games. With all the turnover in Buffalo, Kincaid will receive a massive target share.

Kyle Pitts, Falcons vs. PIT ($4,600 DK, $6,300 FD) Pitts (hamstring) gets his first game without Arthur Smith and with a competent QB. Plus, Pittsburgh finished the season allowing six TE scores over their last seven games.

Trey McBride, Cardinals @ BUF ($6,100 DK, $6,400 FD) Double-TE in Week 1? Don’t mind if I do. McBride may see lesser ownership as people target Marvin Harrison Jr. in their Arizona stacks.

Sleepers

Noah Fant, Seahawks vs. DEN ($4,000 DK, $5,000 FD) It’s a revenge game against the worst team at defending TEs from last season. Plus, Denver turned over 60% of their DB starters. Improvement could take time.

Cade Otton, Buccaneers vs. WAS ($3,800 DK, $5,200 FD) Sneaky TE pivot from Mike Evans as a stack with Baker Mayfield.

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
Tua Tagovailoa JAC Tyreek Hill JAC
Matthew Stafford @DET Nico Collins @IND
GREAT STARTS Opp Mike Evans WAS
C.J. Stroud @IND Amon-Ra St. Brown LAR
Jalen Hurts GB GREAT STARTS Opp
Josh Allen ARI Puka Nacua @DET
Jordan Love @PHI Cooper Kupp @DET
SOLID STARTERS Opp A.J. Brown GB
Patrick Mahomes BAL Stefon Diggs @IND
Gardner Minshew @LAC Justin Jefferson @NYG
Baker Mayfield WAS Davante Adams @LAC
Lamar Jackson @KC SOLID STARTERS Opp
Dak Prescott @CLE DK Metcalf DEN
Trevor Lawrence @MIA Garrett Wilson @SF
Joe Burrow NE Khalil Shakir ARI
Jared Goff LAR M. Harrison Jr. @BUF
Anthony Richardson HOU Drake London PIT
Kyler Murray @BUF Chris Olave CAR
FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp Amari Cooper DAL
Deshaun Watson DAL Joshua Palmer LVR
Aaron Rodgers @SF Jayden Reed @PHI
Sam Darnold @NYG DeVonta Smith GB
Kirk Cousins PIT Tank Dell @IND
Caleb Williams TEN Tee Higgins NE
Will Levis @CHI CeeDee Lamb @CLE
Geno Smith DEN Zay Flowers @KC
Jayden Daniels @TB Chris Godwin WAS
SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp Christian Kirk @MIA
Justin Herbert LVR Ja’Marr Chase NE
Bo Nix @SEA George Pickens @ATL
Derek Carr CAR Rashee Rice BAL
Brock Purdy NYJ Deebo Samuel NYJ
Russell Wilson @ATL Courtland Sutton @SEA
Jacoby Brissett @CIN Jakobi Meyers @LAC
Daniel Jones MIN M. Pittman Jr. HOU
Bryce Young @NO Jaylen Waddle JAC
RUNNING BACKS Christian Watson @PHI
BEST BETS Opp DJ Moore TEN
Alvin Kamara CAR Calvin Ridley @CHI
Rachaad White WAS Romeo Doubs @PHI
K. Walker III DEN FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp
GREAT STARTS Opp Xavier Gipson @SF
Jahmyr Gibbs LAR Marvin Mims @SEA
Bijan Robinson PIT Xavier Worthy BAL
De’Von Achane JAC Diontae Johnson @NO
Joe Mixon @IND Jerry Jeudy DAL
SOLID STARTERS Opp Darnell Mooney PIT
Saquon Barkley GB Rashid Shaheed CAR
Breece Hall @SF Brian Thomas Jr. @MIA
Christian McCaffrey NYJ Ladd McConkey LVR
Travis Etienne @MIA Terry McLaurin @TB
Raheem Mostert JAC Keon Coleman ARI
Gus Edwards LVR Keenan Allen TEN
R. Stevenson @CIN DJ Chark Jr. LVR
Josh Jacobs @PHI Brandon Aiyuk NYJ
Javonte Williams @SEA Demarcus Robinson @DET
Kyren Williams @DET Malik Nabers MIN
Najee Harris @ATL DeAndre Hopkins @CHI
Isiah Pacheco BAL J. Smith-Njigba DEN
Derrick Henry @KC Gabe Davis @MIA
Jonathan Taylor HOU Adam Thielen @NO
James Cook ARI Jameson Williams LAR
Jerome Ford DAL DeMario Douglas @CIN
FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp Rome Odunze TEN
Zack Moss NE Jordan Addison @NYG
Zamir White @LAC Brandin Cooks @CLE
Zach Charbonnet DEN Curtis Samuel ARI
Austin Ekeler @TB Wan’Dale Robinson MIN
J.K. Dobbins LVR SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp
Rico Dowdle @CLE Xavier Legette @NO
Tyjae Spears @CHI Tyler Boyd @CHI
J. McLaughlin @SEA Dyami Brown @TB
Tony Pollard @CHI Mike Williams @SF
D’Andre Swift TEN Van Jefferson @ATL
Chuba Hubbard @NO Jalin Hyatt MIN
Ezekiel Elliott @CLE K.J. Osborn @CIN
D. Montgomery LAR A.T. Perry CAR
Aaron Jones @NYG Andrei Iosivas NE
Jaylen Warren @ATL Ray-Ray McCloud PIT
Chase Brown NE Greg Dortch @BUF
SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp Jauan Jennings NYJ
B. Robinson Jr. @TB Rashod Bateman @KC
Roschon Johnson TEN Jalen Tolbert @CLE
Khalil Herbert TEN Jalen Nailor @NYG
Devin Singletary MIN D. Wicks @PHI
A. Mattison @LAC Jalen McMillan WAS
T. Tracy Jr. MIN Roman Wilson @ATL
James Conner @BUF Nelson Agholor @KC
Jaylen Wright JAC Jahan Dotson GB
Bucky Irving WAS Q. Johnston LVR
Blake Corum @DET Ja’Lynn Polk @CIN
Miles Sanders @NO Michael Wilson @BUF
Antonio Gibson @CIN Luke McCaffrey @TB
Ty Chandler @NYG Adonai Mitchell HOU
TIGHT ENDS Tyler Lockett DEN
BEST BETS Opp Braxton Berrios JAC
Travis Kelce BAL Elijah Moore DAL
Evan Engram @MIA Tyquan Thornton @CIN
GREAT STARTS Opp Josh Downs HOU
George Kittle NYJ Josh Reynolds @SEA
Dalton Kincaid ARI DEFENSIVE TEAMS
Trey McBride @BUF BEST BETS Opp
SOLID STARTERS Opp Texans @IND
Jake Ferguson @CLE GREAT STARTS Opp
Sam LaPorta LAR Buccaneers WAS
Hunter Henry @CIN Falcons PIT
Mark Andrews @KC Bengals NE
Dallas Goedert GB SOLID STARTERS Opp
Pat Freiermuth @ATL 49ers NYJ
David Njoku DAL Bears TEN
FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp Lions LAR
Kyle Pitts PIT Seahawks DEN
Zach Ertz @TB Saints CAR
Cole Kmet TEN Chiefs BAL
Dalton Schultz @IND Raiders @LAC
Mike Gesicki NE Vikings @NYG
Luke Musgrave @PHI Browns DAL
Brock Bowers @LAC FRINGE FANTASY PLAYS Opp
Taysom Hill CAR Eagles GB
Noah Fant DEN Dolphins JAC
Tyler Conklin @SF Steelers @ATL
SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp Giants MIN
Greg Dulcich @SEA Cowboys @CLE
C. Okonkwo @CHI Jets @SF
Juwan Johnson CAR Broncos @SEA
Ben Sinnott @TB Titans @CHI
Ja’Tavion Sanders @NO Bills ARI
Cade Otton WAS Ravens @KC
SIT ‘EM IF YOU GOT ‘EM Opp
Jaguars @MIA
Patriots @CIN
Panthers @NO
Commanders @TB
Cardinals @BUF
Chargers LVR
Colts HOU
Rams @DET
Packers @PHI

The Huddle’s Blitzed Fantasy Football Podcast: Episode 212

Talking Week 1 fantasy football lineups, NFL news, and more!

In this episode, Steve and Harley bring you NFL news, decision-making for setting Week 1 lineups, and “DFS Pay-ups, Stay-aways and Value Plays.” So Huddle up, tune in, and get Blitzed!

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Fantasy football IDP free-agent report: Week 1

Check your waiver wire for these IDP Week 1 pickups.

Welcome to the 2024 season. If you’re an IDP league, you already know the grind that is ahead, which makes raising that league title over your head even sweeter. We’ll be here along for the ride with you.

Each week, we’ll highlight diamonds in the rough or some players that just need to be rostered in more leagues on the defensive side of the ball. Keep in mind your scoring system and roster restraints when heading to the waiver wire to grab these IDPs.

Defensive linemen

DE Marcus Davenport, Detroit Lions

Davenport is a boom-or-bust candidate, and he’s in a make-or-break season. He missed all but four games with the Minnesota Vikings last season due to an ankle injury. He’ll be lining up opposite of third-year stud Aidan Hutchinson, who is expected to make a jump from his 11.5 sacks last season. That will only benefit the 27-year-old Davenport, who had a career-high nine sacks in 2021.

DE Gregory Rousseau, Buffalo Bills

After tallying eight sacks in a promising sophomore campaign in 2022, Rousseau only had five sacks last season. He’s entering a pseudo-walk year as the team has a fifth-year option they can choose to utilize or pass on after this year. The 24-year-old had a strong preseason among the league leaders with 2.5 sacks.

Linebackers

LB Dorian Williams, Buffalo Bills

The Bills lost Matt Milano to a biceps injury, and the second-year man from Tulane is expected to start in his place. Williams had 40 total tackles and a pass defense in 17 games last season. It’s hard to find bulk tackles on waivers, and Williams could supply that in the opening weeks.

LB Omar Speights, Los Angeles Rams

The Rams traded Ernest Jones to the Tennessee Titans in a preseason move. That opened a spot potentially for the undrafted rookie from LSU. He had 12 tackles in the preseason and could be an early-season diamond in the rough on waivers.

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Defensive backs

SS Harrison Smith, Minnesota Vikings

“Harry the Hit Man” is a potential Hall of Famer, but at age 35 this season, he’s going undrafted a lot. He had 93 tackles last year, but for just the second time in his career didn’t have an interception. Pro Football Focus graded him as the 34th-best safety in the NFL last season out of 95 qualifying players. He played the seventh-most snaps among safeties in 2023 at 1,111. So any concerns about his role being tapered are probably overstated. Scoop him up if the injury bug has bitten you.

FS John Johnson, Los Angeles Rams

Johnson is kind of an enigma in fantasy circles as he has been a stud every other season in the league. Years 2, 4 and 6 tackles: 119, 105, 101, respectively; Years 1, 3, 5, and 7 tackles: 75, 51, 61, 42. If that pattern continues, he could be on the verge of another 100-tackle season. The team let Jordan Fuller walk in free agency and drafted SS Kamren Kinchens, but JJ III appears the favorite to start alongside Kamren Curl.

Fantasy Football: Top utilization stats to know from Week 1

Reviewing all of the most important utilization stats from Week 1.

Fantasy football is back, and reviewing all of the key utilization statistics from Week 1 will help us evaluate what might be ahead in the foreseeable future. Let’s not waste any time and get right into it!

Gameday inactives, injuries and weather: Week 1

Week 1 weather, injury updates and gameday inactives for the fantasy football lineup decisions.

Sunday updates will begin when teams start releasing official pregame inactives and starter information to the league. This is typically around 60-90 minutes prior to the kickoff of their game.

Weather forecasts are courtesy of The Football Database.

Week 1 gameday inactives, weather and notes

KEY GAME-TIME DECISIONS

Early games: WR Adam Thielen (active), TE Mark Andrews (inactive), TE George Kittle (active), WR Marquise Brown (active), RB Zack Moss (inactive)
Afternoon games: RB Rhamondre Stevenson (active), WR Jerry Jeudy (inactive), WR Romeo Doubs (active), RB De’Von Achane (inactive)
Sunday night: TE Darren Waller (active)
Monday night:

Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons (1:00 p.m. EDT)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Panthers

Inactives: CB D’Shawn Jamison, WR DJ Chark Jr., OT Nash Jensen and LB Claudin Cherelus

Lineup notes: WR D.J. Chark (hamstring) is out for Week 1. WR Adam Thielen (ankle) upgraded to limited work Friday and will play. LB Brian Burns is active but could be on a snap count after holding out.

Falcons

Inactives: RB Cordarrelle Patterson, QB Logan Woodside, CB Jeff Okudah, TE John FitzPatrick, WR Josh Ali, CB Mike Hughes and OG Jovaughn Gwyn

Lineup notes: RB Cordarrelle Patterson (thigh) will miss Week 1.

Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns (1:00 p.m. EDT)

Kickoff Weather: 70 degrees, partly cloudy

Bengals

Inactives: OT Jackson Carman, CB D.J. Ivey, C Trey Hill, RB Chase Brown and DE Joseph Ossai

Lineup notes: QB Joe Burrow (calf) and WR Tyler Boyd (toe) practiced all week and are good to go.

Browns

Inactives: C Luke Wypler, DT Siaki Ika, S Juan Thornhill, CB Kahlef Hailassie and DL Isaiah McGuire

Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy relevance.

Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts (1:00 p.m. EDT)

Kickoff Weather: 74 degrees, mostly clear (retractable-roof dome)

Jaguars

Inactives: WR Elijah Cooks, CB Christian Braswell, S Antonio X. Johnson, DE Tyler Lacy, WR Parker Washington and RB JaMycal Hasty

Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy relevance.

Colts

Inactives: DT Adetomiwa Adebawore, LB Isaiah Land, OT Ryan Hayes, QB Sam Ehlinger, CB Julius Brents, TE Will Mallory and RB Zack Moss

Lineup notes: RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle) began the season on the PUP with an ankle injury. RB Zack Moss (forearm) was limited all week and deemed questionable on Friday, but he was downgraded to doubtful Saturday and is officially inactive.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Minnesota Vikings (1:00 p.m. EDT)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Buccaneers

Inactives: RB Ke’Shawn Vaughn, TE Payne Durham, OT Brandon Walton, CB Derrek Pitts and LB Markees Watts

Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy relevance.

Vikings

Inactives: TE Nick Muse, LB Andre Carter II, DT Jaquelin Roy, OT David Quessenberry, QB Jaren Hall and DE Marcus Davenport 

Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy relevance.

Tennessee Titans at New Orleans Saints (1:00 p.m. EDT)

Kickoff Weather: Dome stadium

Titans

Inactives: OT Jaelyn Duncan, WR Colton Dowell, DL Jayden Peevy, CB Tre Avery, OT Dillon Radunz, DL Caleb Murphy and QB Will Levis

Lineup notes: WR Treylon Burks (knee) practiced all week and is good to go.

Saints

Inactives: WR A.T. Perry, RB Kendre Miller, OG Nick Saldiveri, DL Isaiah Foskey and DB J.T. Gray

Lineup notes: WR Tre’Quan Smith (groin) was placed on IR. RB Tony Jones Jr. was elevated from the practice team to the 53-man roster, and RB Kendre Miller (hamstring) is inactive.

San Francisco 49ers at Pittsburgh Steelers (1:00 p.m. EDT)

Kickoff Weather: 75 degrees, cloudy

49ers

Inactives: DT Kalia Davis, QB Brandon Allen, LB Dee Winters, TE Brayden Willis, LB Jalen Graham, OT Nick Zakelj and RB Tyrion Davis-Price

Lineup notes: TE George Kittle (groin) was limited all week and deemed questionable for the season opener but will play. QB Brock Purdy (elbow) practiced all week and is good to go. Rookie PK Jake Moody (quad) avoided the injury report, and PK Matthew Wright was cut on Saturday. DE Nick Bosa will be on the field after ending his holdout with a new contract.

Steelers

Inactives: DL Armon Watts, QB Mason Rudolph, CB Desmond King, OT Dylan Cook and WR Gunner Olszewski

Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy relevance.

Arizona Cardinals at Washington Commanders (1:00 p.m. EDT)

Kickoff Weather: 71 degrees, slight chance of drizzle

Cardinals

Inactives: OT Kelvin Beachum, LB Owen Pappoe, DL Dante Stills, TE Elijah Higgins, CB Starling Thomas, OT Carter O’Donnell and OT Ilm Manning

Lineup notes: QB Kyler Murray (knee) is on the PUP as he recovers from a torn ACL. WR Marquise Brown (hamstring) and TE Zach Ertz (knee) are both active after being questionable.

Commanders

Inactives: TE Curtis Hodges, OL Trent Scott, WR Mitchell Tinsley, DE William Bradley-King, DE Chase Young and OT Chris Paul

Lineup notes: WR Terry McLaurin (toe) practiced fully the last two days and will play. WR Jamison Crowder was activated to the 53-man roster, while DE Chase Young (neck) will miss Week 1 with a stinger.

Houston Texans at Baltimore Ravens (1:00 p.m. EDT)

Kickoff Weather: 74 degrees, 20% chance of light rain

Texans

Inactives: SS Jimmie Ward, CB Alex Austin, WR John Metchie, LB Blake Cashman, QB Case Keenum and RB Dare Ogunbowale

Lineup notes: WR John Metchie (hamstring) has been ruled out.

Ravens

Inactives: S Arthur Maulet, OG Ben Cleveland, CB Jalyn Armour-Davis, OT Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu, QB Tyler Huntley, TE Mark Andrews and CB Marlon Humphrey

Lineup notes: TE Mark Andrews (quadriceps) couldn’t overcome a questionable tag and will miss the opener. TE Isaiah Likely should have a bigger role. WR Odell Beckham Jr. (ankle) was a full-go Friday and carries no injury designation.

Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears (4:25 p.m. EDT)

Kickoff Weather: 71 degrees, cloudy

Packers

Inactives: OG Sean Rhyan, S Anthony Johnson Jr., DL Brenton Cox, OT Caleb Jones, RB Emanuel Wilson, WR Christian Watson and S Zayne Anderson

Lineup notes: WR Christian Watson (hamstring) has been ruled out. WR Romeo Doubs (hamstring) will give it a whirl after being questionable.

Bears

Inactives: TE Stephen Carlson, S Quindell Johnson, QB Tyson Bagent, DE Khalid Kareem, WR Velus Jones Jr. and WR Equanimeous St. Brown

Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy relevance.

Las Vegas Raiders at Denver Broncos (4:25 p.m. EDT)

Kickoff Weather: 64 degrees, cloudy

Raiders

Inactives: DL Chandler Jones, S Christopher Smith II, DT Nesta Jade Silvera, QB Aidan O’Connell, LB Amari Burney and WR Tre Tucker

Lineup notes: DE Chandler Jones (personal) will not play this week.

Broncos

Inactives: C Alex Forsyth, WR Jerry Jeudy, CB Riley Moss, S JL Skinner, DL Thomas Incoom, TE Nate Adkins and CB Ja’Quan McMillian

Lineup notes: WR Jerry Jeudy (hamstring) will not play, as expected.

Philadelphia Eagles at New England Patriots (4:25 p.m. EDT)

Kickoff Weather: 77 degrees, cloudy

Eagles

Inactives: CB Mario Goodrich, TE Albert Okwuegbunam, QB Tanner McKee, DT Moro Ojomo, OT Tyler Steen and RB Rashaad Penny

Lineup notes: RB Rashaad Penny is a healthy scratch, presumably making Kenneth Gainwell the No. 2 back behind RB D’Andre Swift.

Patriots

Inactives: LB Anfernee Jennings, DT Sam Roberts, CB Shaun Wade, WR DeVante Parker, OG Michael Onwenu and OG Cole Strange

Lineup notes: WR DeVante Parker (knee) won’t play, but RB Rhamondre Stevenson (illness) returns from the flu. RB Ty Montgomery was elevated to the 53-man roster from the practice squad.

Miami Dolphins at Los Angeles Chargers (4:25 p.m. EDT)

Kickoff Weather: 86 degrees, cloudy (open-air dome)

Dolphins

Inactives: OT Terron Armstead, RB De’Von Achane, TE Julian Hill, WR Cedrick Wilson and DB Elijah Campbell

Lineup notes: RB De’Von Achane (shoulder) is inactive. WR Jaylen Waddle (oblique) was limited Wednesday but was a full-go the rest of the week and will play. Standout OT Terron Armstead (back, ankle, knee) is unavailable.

Chargers

Inactives: CB AJ Finley, DL Chris Hinton, RB Isaiah Spiller, LB Daiyan Henley, OT Brenden Jaimes and LB Chris Rumph II

Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy relevance.

Los Angeles Rams at Seattle Seahawks (4:25 p.m. EDT)

Kickoff Weather: 70 degrees, cloudy

Rams

Inactives: QB Stetson Bennett, DL Desjuan Johnson, OG Kevin Dotson, OT Warren McClendon and RB Zach Evans

Lineup notes: WR Cooper Kupp (hamstring) originally was deemed questionable before being placed on the Reserve/Injured list Saturday and will miss at least the first four games. PK Brett Maher was elevated to the active roster.

Seahawks

Inactives: OG Anthony Bradford, S Jamal Adams, CB Kyu Blu Kelly, OG Ben Brown, CB Devon Witherspoon and DE Tyreke Smith

Lineup notes: WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (wrist) made a speedy recovery from wrist surgery and is good to go. S Jamal Adams‘ 2023 debut will have to wait.

Sunday Night Football

Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants (8:20 p.m. EDT)

Kickoff Weather: 71 degrees, cloudy, 91% humidity

Cowboys

Inactives: S Donovan Wilson, CB Jourdan Lewis, QB Trey Lance, OG Tyler Smith, CB Eric Scott Jr., WR Tyron Billy-Johnson and WR Jalen Brooks

Lineup notes: Dallas with be without its starting left guard and two of the team’s top four defensive backs.

Giants

Inactives: CB Cor’Dale Flott, OG Shane Lemieux, DT D.J. Davidson, S Gervarrius Owens, LB Cam Brown and WR Wan’Dale Robinson

Lineup notes: TE Darren Waller (hamstring) will play through his questionable tag. WR Wan’Dale Robinson (knee) will have to wait to make his return.

Monday Night Football

Buffalo Bills at New York Jets (8:15 p.m. EDT)

Kickoff Weather: 72 degrees, clear

Bills

Lineup notes: No injuries of fantasy relevance.

Jets

Lineup notes: RB Breece Hall (knee) has been limited in practice Thursday and Friday before returning Saturday to a full workload. He’s officially questionable but expected to play. Starting LT Duane Brown (shoulder) and No. 1 RT Mekhi Becton (knee, illness) both are questionable, but each fully practiced Saturday and are expected to play.

Fantasy football injury report: Week 1

Latest status of fantasy football weapons who are on the mend entering Week 1.

This is a team-by-team review of any key fantasy football player injury news after this week’s practice activity and team statements. Only those players listed on the team’s official injury report will be addressed, unless the situation warrants further attention.

PLEASE NOTE: The NFL releases their final official injury report late on Friday (after 5:00 p.m. ET). Teams on the West Coast often report their injuries late and may not be included in the initial publication.

Week 1 fantasy football injury report

This week’s key game-time decisions: WR Adam Thielen, TE Darren Waller, TE Mark Andrews, WR Jerry Jeudy, WR Cooper Kupp, RB Rhamondre Stevenson, TE George Kittle, RB Breece Hall

ARIZONA CARDINALS 
QB Kyler Murray (knee) is on the PUP as he recovers from a torn ACL. WR Marquise Brown (hamstring) and TE Zach Ertz (knee) are questionable after limited work all week.

ATLANTA FALCONS 
RB Cordarrelle Patterson (thigh) is questionable for Week 1.

BALTIMORE RAVENS 
TE Mark Andrews (quadriceps) was limited all week and draws the questionable tag. WR Odell Beckham Jr. (ankle) was a full-go Friday and carries no injury designation.

BUFFALO BILLS – Monday night
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

CAROLINA PANTHERS
WR D.J. Chark (hamstring) is out for Week 1. WR Adam Thielen (ankle) upgraded to limited work Friday and is questionable.

CHICAGO BEARS 
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

CINCINNATI BENGALS 
QB Joe Burrow (calf) and WR Tyler Boyd (toe) practiced all week and are good to go.

CLEVELAND BROWNS
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

DALLAS COWBOYS
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

DENVER BRONCOS
WR Jerry Jeudy (hamstring) was limited all week and will be questionable for Week 1.

DETROIT LIONS – Played Thursday
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

GREEN BAY PACKERS 
WR Christian Watson (hamstring) has been ruled out. WR Romeo Doubs (hamstring) was limited Thursday and Friday and is questionable.

HOUSTON TEXANS 
WR John Metchie (hamstring) has been ruled out.

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS 
RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle) began the season on the PUP with an ankle injury. RB Zack Moss (forearm) was limited all week and deemed questionable.

JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS 
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS – Played Thursday
TE Travis Kelce (knee) missed the Week 1 game Thursday night with a bone bruise on his knee. He should have enough time to return for Week 2.

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

LOS ANGELES RAMS 
WR Cooper Kupp (hamstring) didn’t practice all week and could be on the wrong side of questionable after his coach said he won’t play.

MIAMI DOLPHINS 
RB De’Von Achane (shoulder) practiced all week and is good to go. WR Jaylen Waddle (oblique) was limited Wednesday but was a full-go the rest of the week and will play.

MINNESOTA VIKINGS 
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 
WR DeVante Parker (knee) and RB Rhamondre Stevenson (illness) are on the questionable carousel to open the season. Stevenson did not practice Friday, and Parker was limited.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS 
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

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NEW YORK GIANTS 
TE Darren Waller (hamstring) upgraded to limited work Friday and is questionable.

NEW YORK JETS – Monday night
RB Breece Hall (knee) has been limited in practice this week. Monitor his work Saturday.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES 
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

PITTSBURGH STEELERS 
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS 
TE George Kittle (groin) was limited all week and deemed questionable for the season opener. QB Brock Purdy (elbow) practiced all week and is good to go.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS
WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba (wrist) made a speedy recovery from wrist surgery and is good to go.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
No injuries of fantasy relevance.

TENNESSEE TITANS 
WR Treylon Burks (knee) practiced all week and is good to go.

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
WR Terry McLaurin (toe) practiced fully the last two days and will play.