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We’ve arrived.
Having games on Wednesday and Thursday was nice, but today is what it is all about.
13 games. RedZone. Early bragging rights. Ecstasy. Agony.
Here’s everything you need to know before kickoff …
Two extremely tough WR calls. Things are mostly clean on the injury front, but there are two tricky decisions to make at WR:
🤷 Malik Nabers was a full practice participant on Friday, but is still listed as questionable. He implied that missing the game is a real possibility, and he hasn’t made a decision yet. This is particularly tricky because the Giants don’t play until SNF.
How to play it? We currently have Nabers ranked as a low-end WR2, but I would only gamble if you have a strong backup plan (maybe something like Courtland Sutton or Xavier Worthy going on MNF). Otherwise, you just can’t run the risk of a zero in Week 1.
🤷♂️ Rome Odunze is questionable with a calf injury, but he does say he plans on playing. He’s our WR31, so you could certainly justify sitting him if you have another solid option in that range.
🤮 The Falcons QB situation is a mess. Michael Penix is out. Tua is out. Cooper Rush is dealing with back spasms (and is expected to start). You are starting Bijan Robinson and Drake London because you don’t have a choice, but this is a spot to avoid otherwise. Atlanta has moved to 6.5-point road dogs to the Steelers.
💔 It’s tough to trust Jeremiyah Love. The good news is it sounds like he’s going to play; the bad news is that it’s hard to project him for a bunch of snaps. This is also a late-afternoon game (4:25 PM ET kick), so make sure you play this safely. FWIW, I’m leaning toward playing Matthew Golden over him as my FLEX in a high-stakes league.
😯 Ted Hurst is a sneaky Week 1 sleeper. With Jalen McMillan (knee) doubtful, the rookie will get plenty of burn in the highest-scoring game environment of the week. He should be rostered everywhere, even if you don’t plan on starting him.
🤝 A plug-and-play TE. ICYMI, Brock Bowers is out. That means Michael Mayer is firmly on the menu as a fringe Top 12 TE play.
I highly recommend checking out our ranks for any other last-minute start/sit decisions. Good luck today!
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Around the Watercooler
Happy first NFL Sunday of the 2026 season! Here’s the latest fantasy and NFL gossip, news, memes and more from your favorite football nerds …
❓ Start MarShawn Lloyd over Ashton Jeanty? Kendall answers this and other questions.
💸 No Parker Washington contract … yet.
👀 Is this Ladd going to cook a defense? See what the matchup says.
🔟 This QB loves home cooking. Matthew’s 10 Facts has the lowdown.
😔 Another WR gets a downgrade today. Could be a scary game.
🤝 This week may be a good time to explore trading high on Mike Evans. Plus, more players to target.
💪 Will 5 Konami Code QBs score today? Bet on it.
↗️ How high will the Bears-Panthers score go? Remember what Ben Johnson said.
💥 You need to start this WR today. Looking at a smashing opener.
🏈 ICYMI: Freedman’s Favorites and Fades. All in one spot.
🍋 Dwain-libs drops a possible TE breakout. Nice accent.
Latest News & Injury Updates For Week 1
Want the latest injury news before you set your lineup? How about info on utilization and how it can impact your fantasy football roster? Zain Dhanani compiled a comprehensive game-by-game breakdown with all the fantasy-specific information you need to know before the kickoff at 1 p.m. ET. ⤵️
DFS Roundup: Player Picks & Stacks to Target
Preseason DFS is cute and all, but TODAY we get a full slate of games and an array of star players and sleepers we can slot into our DFS lineups. No matter the format you play, we have plenty of players and stacks to target for the Week 1 action:
Week 1 Pregame Strategy Session With Matthew
Who better to offer up last-minute fantasy football advice before the first Sunday kickoff of the 2026 NFL season than the godfather of fantasy football himself, Matthew Berry? If you have a start/sit decision, or just want some confirmation that you’re making the correct lineup call, Matthew will be joined by Alex Cupps to answer questions that come into the chat, live during the show.
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