Fantasy football rankings for Week 1: The party begins
The NFL season is finally here. And fantasy football managers will finally get to see the fruits of their draft-day labor play out on the field.
Of course, this is probably the most difficult week to set an optimal lineup. So the best advice is to start your studs and let the chips (and salsa) fall where they may.
Fantasy football rankings for Week 1 are based on the point-per-reception (PPR) scoring used in most seasonal and daily fantasy football formats. One point is awarded for every 10 rushing and receiving yards and one point for every 20 passing yards. Six points are awarded for touchdowns scored, four points for passing TDs and one point for receptions.
Rankings are compiled by Daniel Dobish, TheHuddle.com.
(*-check status before kickoff)
Fantasy football Week 1 quarterback rankings
- UPDATE: Russell Wilson will not start vs. Atlanta due to a calf injury. Justin Fields will get the nod and provides a higher fantasy ceiling.
Fantasy football Week 1 running back rankings
- Christian McCaffrey (calf/Achilles) is on the injury report as questionable after practicing on a limited basis all week. He will have an extra day to rest with the Niners playing Monday night.
- Antonio Gibson (hip) was limited in practice late in the week and is likely to be a game-time decision.
Fantasy football Week 1 wide receiver rankings
- In addition to Ja'Marr Chase's contract uncertainty, he's also dealing with an undisclosed illness. UPDATE: Chase is active for Sunday's game, though he's expected to play a limited role.
- Chase's teammate Tee Higgins (hamstring) was limited in practice earlier in the week and is inactive. Andrei Iosevas could be a fantasy sleeper and sneaky DFS play in Higgins' place.
- Tyreek Hill was detained by police for a traffic violation Sunday morning, but it will not affect his status vs. Jacksonville.
- DeAndre Hopkins was limited in practice all week with a knee injury, but is active for Sunday.
- The Bears' Keenan Allen (heel) and the Seahawks' Tyler Lockett (thigh) practiced in full on Friday but both are still listed as questionable.
- The Chiefs' Marquise Brown is out for Thursday's game with a shoulder injury. Rookie Xavier Worthy may be the biggest beneficiary.
Fantasy football Week 1 tight end rankings
- Kyle Pitts is being limited in practice this week with a hamstring injury.
Fantasy football Week 1 kicker rankings
- Matt Gay recently had surgery to repair a sports hernia and is questionable for Sunday. Practice squad kicker Spencer Shrader could be elevated to the active roster if needed.