Jody Smith’s Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 2
Jody Smith’s Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 2 FullTime Fantasy has been synonymous with accurate fantasy football rankings for years. Our rankings have garnered numerous industry accolades, with several top-5 finishes in season-long, weekly, and even sports betting accuracy. This is
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Week 1 Fantasy Football Sleepers
Week 1 Fantasy Football Sleepers The NFL season is just around the corner, and with it, Week 1 of fantasy football is here. But let’s be honest—Week 1 is the wildest and most unpredictable week of the NFL season. Fantasy managers are left guessing how teams will operate, how specific players will be utilized, and how new coaching staffs will adjust the play-calling. What if you start someone who ends up riding the bench all game? What if all those glowing training camp reports were misleading? Don’t worry too much. In Week 1, it’s all about minimizing risk. You want to lean on players with the most secure roles and avoid unnecessary gambles. Of course, not every team has the luxury of such stability, and some situations will require a bit more insight. To help you out, here’s a look at a few Week 1 Fantasy Football Sleepers to start to kick off the 2024-25 NFL season. Baker Mayfield (QB) Tampa Bay Buccaneers You are probably only considering Baker Mayfield if you’re in a 2 QB League. He’s not a top-12 option, and Week 1 is all about starting your strongest players. However, if you’re in a pinch, Mayfield could surprise. The Washington Commanders were the league’s worst pass defense last season, allowing the most passing yards and touchdowns. While the departure of offensive coordinator Dave Canales might hinder the Buccaneers’ offense, Week 1 presents a prime opportunity for Mayfield and the Bucs to exploit a weak Commanders’ defense. Jerome Ford (RB) Cleveland Browns In Week 1 against the Dallas Cowboys, Jerome Ford is set to handle a substantial workload. Given the Browns’ uncertainties at offensive tackle and Dallas’ formidable pass rush, Cleveland is expected to lean heavily on their ground game. The Cowboys’ defense, which ranked 15th in yards per carry allowed last season, is vulnerable enough to make the running game a focal point for the Browns. D’Onta Foreman poses a threat at the goal line, which limits Ford’s ceiling to a mid-tier flex play. Despite this, his strong PPR potential, with 44 receptions last season, makes him a viable starter in deeper leagues. J.K. Dobbins (RB) Los Angeles Chargers J.K. Dobbins, Gus Edwards, and former Ravens offensive coordinator Greg Roman all came to the Los Angeles Chargers this season. The rotation between Dobbins and Edwards remains uncertain. However, Dobbins was the main back in Baltimore when both were healthy. Dobbins’ injury history is a major concern, particularly his recent Achilles tear from Week 1 of the 2023 season. Achilles injuries can be career-altering for NFL running backs, and it’s unclear if Dobbins will return to form. In Week 1, when Dobbins faces the Las Vegas Raiders, managers in deeper leagues should consider starting him, albeit with tempered expectations as he returns from a significant injury. Dontayvion Wicks (WR) Green Bay Packers Philadelphia’s revamped secondary is the key question for those rostering Green Bay Packers receivers in Week 1. The truth is, we’re venturing into the unknown. Philly’s defense should improve from last year’s dismal performance (ranking 31st in passing yards allowed) with the arrival of new defensive backs and Vic Fangio as the defensive coordinator. This uncertainty makes Packers wideout Dontayvion Wicks an intriguing option in deeper leagues. Additionally, Wicks showed promise as a rookie, racking up 581 yards and 4 touchdowns, and he has the potential to become a key target for Jordan Love in 2024. I included Wicks as a league-winning pick in the latest FullTime Fantasy Podcast. Rashid Shaheed (WR) New Orleans Saints Shaheed is gearing up for a favorable Week 1 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Managers should be licking their chops at this one, despite the Panthers quietly holding their own against receivers last season. Even with the potential for a positive game script, the Saints are likely to keep their offense aggressive against this division rival, giving Shaheed ample opportunities to make an impact downfield. Expect the Saints to target Shaheed with some big plays early, setting the tone from the get-go. While he may not be a volume target this season, his ability to deliver explosive plays makes him a high-upside WR3/FLEX option. Pat Freiermith (TE) Pittsburgh Steelers One of the major coaching changes in the league is coordinator Arthur Smith, who historically runs a tight-end friendly offense. Pat Freiermuthh will be the beneficiary if that’s how the season plays out. Pat Freiermuth has a favorable matchup against Atlanta’s defense. Freiermuth ranks 10th among TEs in PFF receiving grade. Additionally, he’s facing an Atlanta defense that ranked 32nd in yards per route run allowed vs TEs last year. 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Week 1 NFL Player Props: Malik Nabers Leads the Way
Week 1 NFL Player Props Week 1 is officially underway and it’s that time of week to start pinpointing the best prop bets to exploit heading into Sunday’s slate of action. Last season, this column resulted in +12.6 Units so let’s have another profitable season. Remember to always odds shop at your different sportsbooks to find the best value for these props. With that in mind, let’s get down to business and find the best Week 1 NFL Player Props to target! Jared Goff OVER 265.5 Passing Yards (-114) Goff topped this line in each of his previous five games of the 2023 season, including in the Wild Card Round against these very same Los Angeles Rams in which he tallied 277 passing yards. With Amon-Ra St. Brown, a healthy Jameson Williams, Sam Laporta, and even Kalif Raymond, the sky is the limit for these Lions. Especially with Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery in the backfield. Goff finished the 2023 campaign second in passing yards (4,575) and his home/away splits are eye-popping. He completed over 70% of his pass attempts with a 19:6 touchdown-to-interception ratio and a 107.9 QBR at home. On the road, it was a different story as the signal caller completed just 64.8% of his throws with an 11:6 touchdown-to-interception ratio and an 89.5 QBR. Against the Rams, the Lions will surely run the ball but given the weapons at Goff’s disposal, I think he’ll clear this line easily on his home turf. Expect at least one deep connection to Jameson Williams while St. Brown and Laporta will be peppered with targets. Smash the Over. Jordan Love OVER 255.5 Passing Yards (-110) WIN After his breakout season, Jordan Love is set to kick off this campaign against an Eagles team getting a ton of buzz for upgrading its secondary. However, that secondary was the league’s second-worst pass defense in 2023. And although the Eagles snagged two corners with their first two picks, I’m not so sure that they’ll be able to stick with Green Bay’s electric playmakers on the outside in Jayden Reed, Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, Dontayvion Wicks, and even Luke Musgrave. If the Packers want to remain competitive in their season opener, the secondary is the area of the field that Love will need to exploit. Philly also swapped out Hassan Reddick for Michael Huff, but their front seven remains largely the same — a group that finished 10th in rushing defense last season. So, the ground game might be tough sledding, which means Love and his receivers will have the best shot moving the ball through the air. Love was a machine late last season, averaging 271 passing yards over his final nine regular season games, throwing for 255+ yards in seven of them. And while RB Josh Jacobs will get his touches, don’t be surprised if some of those handoffs turn into screen passes or dump-offs to keep the Eagles’ fierce front seven on their heels — boosting Love’s yardage even more. Brian Robinson Jr. OVER 37.5 Rushing Yards (-115) WIN Here’s a line that stands out — and not in a good way! It’s set way too low for a clear RB1 like Brian Robinson Jr. Let me break it down: Robinson is the main guy for the Commanders, handling the bulk of the carries. Meanwhile, Austin Ekeler, as talented as he is, plays more of a third-down role, meaning he’s not going to be pounding the rock a ton. Now, even if Robinson isn’t super efficient — let’s say he averages just 3.0 yards per carry — with the kind of volume he’s likely to get (around 13 carries), he’ll still end up pushing past 40 yards. So don’t let a low line fool you! I’ll be wagering multiple units on this one. James Conner OVER 12.5 Rushing Attempts (-120) WIN Get ready for a wild ride because I’m all in on the Cardinals surprising everyone this season! This bet is all about believing in them to rise above expectations. The Cardinals are 6.5-point underdogs heading into Buffalo, and if the Bills completely steamroll them, sure, this might not hit. But I think the Cardinals can hang tough! Last season, James Conner cleared 12.5 rush attempts in 9 of his 13 games. And the only times he didn’t? Those were brutal losses by 19, 14, 23, and 11 points. As long as Arizona doesn’t get blown out, Conner will be fed the ball. Rookie Trey Benson? He’s probably only getting a couple of carries, leaving Conner as the workhorse. So, unless this game turns into a total rout, expect Conner to smash that 12.5-rush-attempt mark! Blake Corum UNDER 6.5 Rushing Attempts (-120) Do we truly think Sean McVay is going to cut back Kyren Williams‘s workload that much? Perhaps later in the season but seven carries for a backup running back still seems like a lot. Especially given that the Lions are favored, the Rams may have to throw the ball late to complete a comeback. This game’s got the highest total of the week at 50.5, so we’re probably in for an exciting, pass-heavy shootout. With all that action, it’s hard to imagine Blake Corum — in his first game — squeezing in seven rush attempts. It’s going to be all about the air show in this one! Nico Collins OVER 65.6 Receiving Yards (-120) WIN Get ready for a big game from Collins! That standout receiver was the third-best in 2023 according to PFF. Sure, Stefon Diggs might take a chunk of the targets, but you can’t overlook what Collins did against Indy last season. He torched them, clearing 100 yards in both matchups, including a jaw-dropping 195-yard performance in Week 18! And it’s not just the Colts. Collins hit this yardage mark in eight games last season when he played over 60% of snaps. And the Colts’ defense hasn’t exactly leveled up. PFF ranked them 21st in coverage. Additionally, two of their worst games were against Houston. Now,
Jody Smith’s Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 1
Jody Smith’s Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 1 FullTime Fantasy has been synonymous with accurate fantasy football rankings for years. Our rankings have garnered numerous industry accolades, with several top-5 finishes in season-long, weekly, and even sports betting accuracy. This is
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Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 1
Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 1 What a way to kick off a new season! After seven months, a rematch of last year’s AFC title game opens the 2024 season. The FullTime Fantasy Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 1 breaks
What a way to kick off a new season! After seven months, a rematch of last year’s AFC title game opens the 2024 season. The FullTime Fantasy Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 1 breaks down the fantasy and sports betting prospects for the season opener.
Andy Reid’s Kansas City Chiefs were able to squeeze by the Ravens with a 45-yard field goal with three seconds left. That set up the club to win their second consecutive title. However, winning a third gets off to an ominous start against that same Baltimore team thirsting for revenge.
The Ravens enter the 2024 season with the third-highest Super Bowl odds. Only the 49ers and these Chiefs rank higher. These teams are familiar with one another and match up well. But if the Ravens want to prove they can make it back to the big game, they must find a way to win at Arrowhead.
Vegas sees these two teams as evenly matched. The Ravens are the standard three-point underdogs on the road. Additionally, the total of the game has risen to 47.
Matchup
| TEAM | OFFENSE | PASS | RUSH | YDS/PLAY | POINTS |
| Baltimore Ravens | 6 | 21 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 9 | 6 | 19 | 9 | 15 |
These teams are fairly evenly matched on both sides of the ball. While Baltimore employs a run-first approach, the Chiefs will attack through the air.
On the other side of the ball, these two teams allowed the fewest points in the NFL in 2023. Baltimore ranked sixth overall and led the NLF with 31 turnovers. Conversely, Kansas City surrendered the second-fewest points and ranked fourth versus the pass.
For Baltimore, sticking with their strength should be the game plan. Instead of attacking through the air, the Ravens will attempt to slow down the pace and stick to what they do best. Run the ball.
There are lots of new elements to Kansas City’s offense. Expect Reid to take plenty of downfield shots. However, Baltimore’s secondary is stacked and received reinforcement in the first round with CB Nate Wiggins.
Baltimore Offense
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Injury Report: Week 1
Injury Report: Week 1 Welcome to the 2024 NFL season! There are already plenty of injuries to account for. Before you finalize your Week 1 lineups, our Fantasy Football Injury Report: Week 1 will catch you up on all the fantasy-relevant injury updates. Also, a great starting point for staying updated on the latest injuries is to bookmark our NFL Injury Report. Finally, FullTime Fantasy Members will get the latest NFL injury news and advice live each Sunday and Thursday in the FullTime Fantasy Discord. Click below to join us today! Tee Higgins (WR) Cincinnati Bengals – Higgins (hamstring) is DOUBTFUL for Cincinnati’s opener. The Bengals will be short-handed with Ja’Marr Chase (questionable) at odds with the team. Marquise Brown (WR) Kansas City Chiefs – Brown (shoulder) has already been ruled out for Kansas City’s opener against the Ravens. Mark Andrews (TE) Baltimore Ravens – Andrews is back at practice and will be in the starting lineup on Thursday. 🚨NEWS🚨: The Baltimore Ravens have released their first injury report of the season and TE Mark Andrews is not on it. He’s good to go for Thursday Night Football 🔥 pic.twitter.com/DwhIST6M4o — Kyle Yates (@KyleYNFL) September 2, 2024 Jaylen Warren (RB) Pittsburgh Steelers – A hamstring injury sidelined Warren during the preseason. However, Warren was able to practice on Monday and should be active in the season opener. Warren was a limited practice participant on Tuesday. UPDATE: Warren was removed from the injury report. He’s good to go. Ricky Pearsall (WR) San Francisco 49ers– The rookie wideout was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list after he was shot in the chest during a robbery attempt. Therefore, Pearsall will miss at least the first four games. Stash the rookie on your IR until October. Keenan Allen (WR) Chicago Bears – A heel injury has Allen officially listed as questionable for Chicago’s opener. Russell Wilson (QB) Pittsburgh Steelers – Wilson is uncertain with a late-developing heel injury. DeAndre Hopkins (WR) Tennesse Titans – Nuk returned to practice on Wednesday and looked pretty good. It’s a tough matchup for the Titans but if Hopkins is starting, he’s a strong WR3. Welcome back, DeAndre Hopkins pic.twitter.com/FUxd9Ue4eo — Buck Reising (@BuckReising) September 4, 2024 MarShawn Lloyd (RB) Green Bay Packers – Lloyd is back practicing after missing most of the preseason with a hamstring injury. These ailments tend to reoccur, so we wouldn’t be surprised to see Lloyd have a limited role in Week 1. Lloyd wasn’t participating on Tuesday, which makes his Friday availability unlikely. Rookie MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring) not with the running back group during pre-practice stretch. He was on the stationary bike and looks like a no go after practicing the last two days. Everyone else went outside to practice. First injury report for GBvPHI out later today. pic.twitter.com/neArqwWuaB — Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) September 3, 2024 Clyde Edwards-Helaire (RB) Kansas City Chiefs – Kansas City placed Edwards-Helaire on the reserve/NFI list due to a personal matter. That means CEH will miss a minimum of the first four weeks. Samaje Perine and Carson Steele are the KC reserves to target. Edwards-Helaire can be dropped. Josh Downs (WR) Indianapolis Colts – Downs hasn’t practiced since suffering a high-ankle sprain on August 7. Shane Steichen said Downs was “processing well” but his status ahead of the Texans game will need to be verified before lineups are finalized. Jordan Addison (WR) Minnesota Vikings – Addison is progressing from an ankle injury. However, the severity of this ailment is unknown. His Week 1 status is still to be determined. However, we’re shying away from the second-year wideout in 2024. UPDATE: Addison no longer has any injury designation. Roman Wilson (WR) Pittsburgh Steelers – Wilson (ankle) is limited. He’s missed multiple weeks. Expect a slow start for the rookie. UPDATE: Wilson won’t play. A.T. Perry (WR) New Orleans Saints – After missing back-to-back practices with a hand injury, Perry looks very questionable to play against the Panthers. Should he sit, Cedrick Wilson would be the Saints’ No. 3 WR. Trey Palmer (WR) Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Questionable with a head injury. Players Ruled Out Malik Washington (WR) Roman Wilson (WR) Josh Downs (WR) D.J. Chark (WR) Finally, thanks for reading the Fantasy Football Injury Report. The 2024 NFL season is underway but it’s not too late to get access to the best help out there! All FullTime Fantasy members get exclusive access to our 24/7 Chat Room on Discord! All morning on Sunday, Senior Analyst Jody Smith will be standing by to answer all your crucial start/sit and keep you updated with all the latest news and injury updates. JOIN OUR MAILING LIST! GET THE LATEST ARTICLES AND UPDATES Subscribe to our FREE newsletter – Breaking Fantasy news & site updates! Like and share our new Facebook page! Be sure to pay attention to our giveaways for your shot at some sweet prizes!
Waiver Wire: Week 1
Waiver Wire: Week 1 Reunited and it feels so good. Welcome to the 2024 fantasy football season. Some of us have been at it since March. Whether you drafted that early or this weekend, perusing the fantasy football Waiver Wire: Week 1 can help fortify any roster. The fantasy playoffs are a long way off. However, the best way to get there is to be proactive and reinforce your lineups as early as possible. Last year, I recommended players like De’Von Achane and Puka Nacua as Week 1 pickups. It’s also not too late to build that championship contender from scratch. Fantasy Football World Championship drafts are scheduled all week. Find out if you have what it takes to win the $150,000 Grand Prize! Let’s get to the Waiver Wire: Week 1 picks for those who drafted. Rico Dowdle (RB) Dallas Cowboys – If you drafted early, you likely scooped up plenty of Ezekiel Elliott early. We’re off him now. Mike McCarthy said he views Dowdle as a three-down back. Additionally, Dowdle was more efficient than Tony Pollard late last season. Teammate Dalvin Cook is also worth a speculative bid for those with deeper rosters. Darnell Mooney (WR) Atlanta Falcons – Mooney’s considerable talents were wasted in Chicago. He now finds himself in a much better situation with the Arthur Smith-less Falcons. Mooney averaged 119 targets and 71 grabs in his first two seasons. In this new-look Falcons offense led by Kirk Cousins, Mooney has weekly flex value. Not bad for a wideout who is going undrafted in many leagues. Jaleel McLaughlin (RB) Denver Broncos – Even if you’re all in on Javonte Williams, the release of Samaje Perine indicates that McLaughlin will have a fantasy-viable role in Denver’s offense. In his 18-year history as an NFL head coach, Sean Payton’s RB2 (RB who *did not* lead backfield in carries) has averaged >16.5 FPG five times. (For perspective, Travis Etienne ranked as the RB7 last year with 16.4 FPG.) Collectively across all 18 seasons, Payton’s RB2 averages… — Scott Barrett (@ScottBarrettDFB) August 30, 2024 Samaje Perine (RB) Kansas City Chiefs – Speaking of Perine, he didn’t take long to wind up in a better locale. By quickly signing with the division rival Chiefs, Perine inherits the Jerick McKinnon role that resulted in RB26 and RB45 finishes in the last two years. Perine is younger and bigger than McKinnon as well as being an excellent receiver. Subsequently, he’s a priority waiver add for RB depth. Andrei Iosivas (WR) Cincinnati Bengals – Iosivas will open the season as Cincinnati’s WR3- a role that Tyler Boyd made more than fantasy-relevant for years. But with Ja’Marr Chase looking very iffy to play in the season opener, Iosivas is looking like a quality start against New England. Jalen McMilliam (WR) Tampa Bay Buccaneers – A rookie third-rounder, McMilliam beat out Trey Palmer for WR3 duties in Tampa. Palmer posted WR75 numbers in that role last year. McMillian is bigger and more agile than Palmer and offers more big-play ability. Zach Ertz (TE) Washington Commanders – Rookie QBs and their trusty veteran tight ends. Ertz looked good in Arizona last season and will open this year as the starter in a Kliff Kingsbury offense. If he stays healthy and keeps that job, Ertz will contend for TE1 numbers. Jordan Mason (RB) San Francisco 49ers – Elijah Mitchell will miss the 2024 campaign. That makes Mason the undisputed No. 2 back in San Francisco. Considering the track record for running backs that eclipse 400 touches, Mason is a priority add for any fantasy managers that invested the 1.01 on Christian McCaffrey. Jalen Tolbert (WR) Dallas Cowboys – Dallas utilized three wide receivers on 61.5% of their snaps last season. That rate could grow with the lack of a proven running back on the roster. Tolbert appears to have secured the club’s WR3 job. Therefore, he’s got middling fantasy value. Noah Fant (TE) Seattle Seahawks – Fant missed a big chunk of preseason action. However, he’s still the unquestioned starter for a new Seattle offense that plans to push the pace. That gives Fant solid TE2 value. Justice Hill (RB) Baltimore Ravens – Hill projects to be the main pass-catching back in Baltimore. Last year he commanded 39 targets in that role. Also, if Derrick Henry were to miss time, Hill would offer weekly RB2 value. Kalif Raymond (WR) Detroit Lions – For the third year in a row, Raymond posted top 70 WR numbers. Yet, he went undrafted in nearly every format. With Josh Reynolds gone, Raymond has Detroit’s No. 3 wideout role secured. He’s not flashy but should be a reliable source of targets in deeper leagues. K.J. Osborn (WR) New England Patriots – Kendrick Bourne is listed as the starter on New England’s “un” official depth chart. However, Bourne will miss at least the first four weeks of the season. Osborn is listed as Bourne’s direct backup and was running with the starters in the preseason. Ja’Lynn Polk and Demario Douglas are also worth speculative waiver adds. Lastly, If you have time to prepare, make sure you mock in our Mock Draft World Championships. No better way to practice for the real thing. NEW THIS YEAR: FullTime Members get 5 Free On-Demand Mock Drafts in our contest! Head to MockDraftNow.com and enter your REDEMPTION CODE you received by email. How it Works: Draft your team using our On-Demand Simulator. If you like it, enter it into the best-ball contest. Just sit back and watch your team climb the leaderboard! The winner gets to choose from the fantastic prizes below. Everyone’s first team is free! CLICK HERE. If you don’t know just how awesome and amazing the Panini Flawless Football briefcase is, make sure and watch the video starting at the 8-minute mark! Trading cards are back! Are you a Die-Hard Fantasy Football Player? 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Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 2
The opening week of the 2023 NFL season was filled with surprises. A good percentage of those were poor ones. That includes both participants in tonight’s games. Hopefully, both squads can turn it around, but we’ll dig deep in our
Philadelphia managed to pull out a win in Week 1 but had an underwhelming offensive showing in New England. Meanwhile, the Vikings were stunned at home, losing to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-17.
Both teams are loaded with fantasy-relevant talent. The main question is will we see both offenses rebound? The FullTime Fantasy Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 2 analyzes the game with fantasy tips, DFS picks, and our best bet.
Matchup
| TEAM | OFFENSE | PASS | RUSH | YDS/PLAY | POINTS |
| Minnesota Vikings | 6 | 3 | 31 | 2 | 20 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 24 | 23 | 14 | 22 | 8 |
Both squads fought in close matchups in their openers. Philadelphia’s potent offense was held to 154 passing yards by Bill Belcichik’s defense. The Eagles were just 4-of-13 on third downs and held to 4.1 yards per play.
Expect things to rebound for Philly on Thursday. Turnovers did the Vikings in last week. Minnesota outplayed the Buccaneers but lost the turnover battle 3-0. For the Vikings to have a shot against a tough Eagles team on the road, they must clean up that part of their game.
Minnesota enters this game as a 6.5-point underdog. The over/under of 49 is the second-highest of the slate.
Let’s break down what that means from a fantasy football and sports betting perspective in our Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 2.
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Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 1
Welcome to the 2023 NFL season! To kick off another glorious campaign, the NFL schedule makers did us a solid by matching up two of the league’s top offensive clubs. The defending champion Kansas City Chiefs will host the upstart
With Travis Kelce ailing, there is some uncertainty about this game. That has caused some books to remove this contest altogether. However, Kansas City is still a 6.5 -point favorite. The total dipped a point to 52.5.
Subsequently, we will update our preview when there is clarity. Until then, here is FullTime Fantasy‘s Thursday Night Football Preview: Week 1 with fantasy tips, DFS picks, and our best bet.
Matchup
| TEAM | OFFENSE | PASS | RUSH | YDS/PLAY | POINTS |
| Detroit Lions | 4 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 3 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 1 | 1 | 20 | 1 | 1 |
* above ranks are from the 2022 season
Starting in Week 2, teams playing on Thursday are disadvantaged by playing on short rest. However, that doesn’t apply in Week One. Both high-powered offenses are well-rested. This game still boasts the highest over/under total for the slate.
The fantasy football ramifications for this one can’t be understated. Both the Chiefs and Lions fielded top-5 offenses last season. Also, fantasy football rosters are peppered with skill position players from both squads.
Andy Reid is noted for success with extra time to prepare. Reid’s teams are 27-4 after a bye. The Chiefs have won eight consecutive season openers under Reid and are 9-1 overall in Week 1. In those eight victories, Kansas City has averaged a whopping 36.4 points per game.
That is going to be a real problem for Dan Campbell’s Lions. Detroit hasn’t won in Week 1 since 2017. However, that hasn’t been all bad from a fantasy perspective. Detroit might be 0-2 under Campbell in Week One, but the Lions have averaged 34 points per game.
With that history and the abundance of skill position talent on both sides, the 2023 season should get off to a bang. Subsequently, this is a game with major fantasy ramifications.
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NFL Week 1 Rams at Seahawks: DFS & Fantasy Preview
NFL Week 1 Rams at Seahawks: DFS & Fantasy Preview Betting Line: Seahawks – 6 Over/Under: 46.0 The Rams come into 2023 with a rebuilding feel, and their star wide receiver (Cooper Kupp) is battling a hamstring injury heading into
Betting Line: Seahawks – 6
Over/Under: 46.0
The Rams come into 2023 with a rebuilding feel, and their star wide receiver (Cooper Kupp) is battling a hamstring injury heading into Week 1. Matthew Stafford is a proven quarterback, but his secondary receiving options are below the league average. Cam Akers played well late last season, giving the fantasy market hope that he will build on his success this year. I see risk in the secondary for Los Angeles, pointing to Seattle throwing the ball well if DE Aaron Donald can’t shorten the passing window.
The Seahawks bring a high foundation of the receiving corps, highlighted by DK Metcalf and the exciting Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Tyler Lockett has an excellent resume despite being on the wrong side of 30. Seattle lines two exciting young running backs – Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet. The biggest question for this team is their defense, which is a win for overall scoring by their offense.
Note: The fantasy points per $1,000 are based on the early projections for Week 1.
The above grid shows the top players excepted to contribute in Week 1 in the fantasy games. I listed each player’s salary at DraftKings and FanDuel, plus their fantasy points expected per $1,000 of salary invested. In GPP (grand prize pools) events, the goal is to find players with a chance to score four times their salary at DraftKings ($50,000 salary cap and three times at FanDuel ($60,000 salary cap).
Los Angeles Rams
Matthew Stafford
- Last season, over nine starts, Stafford delivered one playable game (272/3) in the fantasy markets. His completion rate (68.0) was a career-best, but he had a decline in pass attempts per game (33.7 – 35.4) and an increase in his sack percentage (8.7 – 4.8 in 2021).
- In addition, his yards per pass attempt (6.9) declined by 1.2 yards from 2021 (8.1). His year ended after Week 11 with a neck injury.
- With Cooper Kupp trending toward a sit in Week 1, Stafford’s projection will be lowered in the next update.
- The Seahawks ranked 16th in quarterback defense, with one team scoring over 30.00 fantasy points.
- Seattle should score in this game, so a chaser game gives Stafford a chance only if Kupp is a full go.
Cam Akers
- Last season, Akers was a bust in the fantasy market over the first nine games (84/274/1 with two catches for 18 yards) while also missing two games with personal issues (not getting the ball enough).
- From Week 12 to Week 16, he gained 240 combined yards with three touchdowns and five catches.
- The Rams gave Akers a workhorse opportunity over his final three matchups (23/118/3, 19/123, and 21/04 with six combined catches for 63 yards), with the latter coming against Seattle.
- The Seahawks finished 28th in running defense (27.72 FPPG), with five teams scoring more than 35.00 fantasy points.
- There has been talk out of Rams’ camp that Kyren Williams would see more time this season on passing downs. Akers has the tools to rush for 100 yards with a score, putting in range…
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