Michael F. Florios Week 1 fantasy matchu

Michael F. Florios Week 1 fantasy matchu

It's finally back. There were times in the last few months when none of us were sure what fantasy football would look like this season or if we would even be able to play the game that we all love so much. But we made it through what felt like the longest offseason ever and have come out on the other side. Now is not the time for celebrations, though. Now is the time to break down matchups and set fantasy lineups!Seattle Seahawks at Atlanta FalconsMust Play: QB Ru sell Wilson, WR Julio JonesStart: QB Matt Ryan, RB Todd Gurley, WR Tyler Lockett, WR Calvin Ridley, WR DK Metcalf, TE Hayden HurstStream: K Younghoe KooSit: Seahawks DEF, Falcons DEF, TE Greg Olsen, WR Ru sell GageBeware: RB Chris CarsonStats to know: SEA allowed the second-most fantasy PPG to TE in 2019 (15.23)SEA allowed the second-most (18) rush TD to RB in 2019 and Gurley has scored 14+ in three straight seasons.SEA allowed 35 FG attempts in 2019, which tied for the fourth most in NFL. ATL attempted 40 field goals last season, tied for the most in the league.ATL averaged 1.6 sacks per game in 2019, which tied for the second fewest in the NFL.Fantasy Thoughts: This game has the potential to be one of the best fantasy matchups of Week 1. There are a lot of starting options here, beginning with the two QBs who were drafted in the top 10 at their positions. Ru sell Wilson is usually a must Cliff Branch Jersey -start option, but even more so against a Carl Nassib Jersey team that struggles to sack the QB. Both RBs have the upside to finish top 10 at the position this week, but also come with some health concerns -- Gurley with that knee that plagued him last year and Carson returning from a fractured hip. There are loads of WR goodne s in this game. Julio Jones should be in your lineup every week he is active but there is a lot of talent outside of him as well. Tyler Lockett is one of the most efficient WRs in the NFL and was putting up top-10 WR numbers before he suffered a leg injury last year. DK Metcalf oozes potential and this is not a secondary that scares me away from him. Plus, his 19 end zone targets tied for the league lead last season meaning he is always a threat to score. Calvin Ridley will see single coverage often opposite Julio Jones. Hayden Hurst is in a great position to succeed this season with Matt Ryan and he has a fantastic matchup to kick off the season. Do not forget that Austin Hooper was the TE1 before getting hurt in Week 10 last year. And in any high scoring affair, the kickers are in play too. But the defenses? I would avoid those.Cleveland Browns at Baltimore RavensMust Play: QB Lamar JacksonStart: RB Mark Ingram, TE Mark Andrews, Baltimore DEFUpside Flex: WR Marquise Brown, RB Kareem HuntSit: QB Baker Mayfield, TE Austin Hooper, RB J.K. DobbinsBeware: RB Nick Chubb, WR Odell Beckham Jr, WR Jarvis LandryStats to know: BAL allowed 7.95 fantasy PPG to TE in 2019 (fewest in NFL)BAL allowed 3 rec TD to TE in 2019 (T-2nd fewest in NFL)BAL allowed 12.02 fantasy PPG to QB in 2019 (2nd-fewest in NFL)CLE allowed 5th-fewest fantasy PPG to WR in Weeks 9-17 (26.24)CLE allowed 144.7 rush YPG in 2019 (3rd-most in NFL)Fantasy Thoughts: If you can't tell, I am worried about the Browns offense this week. If you drafted Nick Chubb, you must use him, but the expectations should be lowered. In two games against the Ravens last year he had both his highest scoring game (39.3 fantasy points) and his lowest scoring game (4.5 fantasy points) against the Ravens. His range of outcomes is wide. Odell Beckham Jr. did catch a touchdown in the second matchup against Baltimore last year, but he was held under 15 fantasy points in both games. Jarvis Landry fared better against them, but he is coming off a hip surgery and he is in a tough matchup. I would try to take a wait-and-see approach with him. Kareem Hunt is a flex option because if the Browns are trailing, we can see Davante Adams Jersey him rack up catches in the second half. As for the Ravens, you never sit Lamar Jackson or Mark Andrews. Marquise Brown is one of my favorite breakouts picks this season now that his foot is healthy, but this isn't the easiest matchup as the Browns secondary played well down the stretch. Mark Ingram is the starter until we see otherwise, and I want to start the RB playing with Jackson. I would bench J.K. Dobbins until we see how the RB work behind Ingram shakes out. He was listed fourth on the RB depth chart. The Ravens DEF is always in play, but I am not starting any defense against the reigning NFL MVP.New York Jets Davante Adams T Shirts at Buffalo BillsMust Play: Buffalo DEFStart: QB Josh Allen, RB Le'Veon Bell, WR Stefon DiggsUpside Flex: RB Zack Mo s, TE Chris Herndon, WR John BrownSit: QB Sam Darnold, WR Breshad Perriman, WR Denzel MimsBeware: RB Devin Singletary, WR Jamison CrowderStats to know: BUF allowed 5th-fewest fantasy PPG to WR in 2019 (29.46)BUF allowed 5 fantasy PPG to K in 2019 (T-fewest in NFL)NYJ allowed fewest fantasy PPG to RB in Weeks 9-17 (16.8)NYJ allowed 20 rec TD to WR in 2019 (T-6th most in NFL)Fantasy Thoughts: These are not the most appealing fantasy matchups. I like Josh Allen more than most because of his rushing ability and the weapons around him, but he is not a must start option yet. Still, if you have him, start him. This is one of those situations though where I like the QB more than the weapons, as the Bills will still run a good amount and rely on their defense. Stefon Diggs, though, is the one to start, while John Brown only needs one long one to make him a worthy start. As for the Bills backs, I am worried about Devin Singletary. The Bills have talked up Zack Mo s as the goal line and pa s-catching back. Those are the two fastest ways for RBs to rack up fantasy points. I think both are in the flex range. K.J. Wright Jersey The Jets do not have many players I would trust this week. The Bills allowed the third fewest fantasy PPG to QBs last season (12.52) and Sam Darnold doesn't run too much. He is an easy sit this week. Le'Veon Bell is the only Jet I'd feel comfortable starting and that is more as an RB2. The Bills ranked in the middle of the pack against the run last year. Plus, if the Jets are trailing, Bell can rack up catches quickly, especially since the Jets receivers have mi sed a lot of practice time recently and likely aren't ready to take on a full workload. Chris Herndon could see sneaky volume because of that as well.Las Vegas at Carolina PanthersMust Play: RB Christian McCaffrey, RB Josh JacobsStart: WR DJ Moore, TE Darren WallerUpside Flex: WR Henry Ruggs, Bryan EdwardsStream: QB Teddy Bridgewater, QB Derek CarrSit: WR Robby Anderson, WR Curtis SamuelBeware: TE Ian ThomasStats to know LV allowed 2.1 rec TD/gm in 2019 (T-4th most in NFL)LV allowed 20.2 fantasy PPG to QB in 2019 (7th-most in NFL)LV allowed 33 pa s TD to QB in 2019 (T-4th most in NFL)CAR allowed 3.3 offensive TD/gm in 2019 (2nd-most in NFL)CAR allowed 31.09 fantasy PPG to RB in 2019 (most in NFL)CAR allowed 30 TDs to RBs last year, the mo

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