Fabs Top 10
1. 49ers D/ST at Bears
2. Broncos D/ST at Seahawks (MNF)
3. Saints D/ST at Falcons
4. Colts D/ST at Texans
5. Ravens D/ST at Jets
6. Bengals D/ST vs. Steelers
7. Titans D/ST vs. Giants
8. Eagles D/ST at Lions
9. Patriots D/ST at Dolphins
10. Chiefs D/ST at Cardinals
Complete Week 1 rankings: QB | RB | WR | TE | FLEX | K | DST
Week 1 Start ‘Em: Defenses
Start of the Week
Broncos defense at Seahawks (Mon. 8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN): The Russell Wilson revenge game won’t only be good for the Broncos offense, but the defense should also do well in the stat sheets. Geno Smith doesn’t inspire much fear around the NFL, and the Broncos should get to him often and force multiple turnovers as well.
Week 1 Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em: QUARTERBACKS | RUNNING BACKS | WIDE RECEIVERS | TIGHT ENDS | KICKERS/DEFENSE
Start ‘Em
Ravens defense at Jets (1 p.m. ET, CBS): I guess you could call this the Joe Flacco revenge game (?), but he’s little more than a backup at this stage of his career. The Jets did make some improvements on offense, but can Breece Hall or Garrett Wilson make an immediate impact? I tend to think not. Start the Ravens.
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Week 1 Sit ‘Em: Defenses
Sit of the Week
Cowboys defense vs. Buccaneers (8:20 p.m. ET, NBC): The Cowboys had one of the elite defenses in fantasy football last season, but an opening-week matchup against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers doesn’t bode well. I wouldn’t drop this unit altogether, but managers who have the Dallas defense should explore alternatives.
Sit ‘Em
Packers defense at Vikings (4:25 p.m. ET, Fox): Green Bay’s defense should be a nice option for fantasy fans when the matchup is right, but that’s not the case this week. Their defense has allowed 28 or more points to Minnesota in two of their last three meetings, including two games with 34 points. Expect a barnburner.
More Sits
Bears defense vs. 49ers (1 p.m. ET, Fox)Vikings defense vs. Packers (4:25 p.m. ET, Fox)Steelers defense at Bengals (1 p.m. ET, CBS)
DFS Fades
Chargers defense vs. Raiders ($3,300)Cardinals defense vs. Chiefs ($2,900)Week 1 Start ‘Em: Kickers
Fabs Top 10
1. Justin Tucker at Jets
2. Tyler Bass at Rams (TNF)
3. Harrison Butker at Cardinals
4. Evan McPherson vs. Steelers
5. Daniel Carlson at Chargers
6. Rodrigo Blankenship at Texans
7. Matt Gay vs. Bills (TNF)
8. Dustin Hopkins vs. Raiders
9. Ryan Succop at Cowboys
10. Brandon McManus at Seahawks (MNF)
Complete Week 1 rankings: QB | RB | WR | TE | FLEX | K | DST
Start of the Week
Rodrigo Blankenship at Texans (1 p.m. ET, CBS): Blankenship missed most of last season due to injuries, but he’s back at 100% and should be productive against the Texans. Their defense allowed the sixth-most points (26.6 PPG) last season, so look for Matt Ryan and crew to give Blankenship plenty of chances to produce.
More Starts
Dustin Hopkins vs. Raiders (4:25 p.m. ET, CBS)Jake Elliott at Lions (1 p.m. ET, Fox)Ryan Succop at Cowboys (8:20 p.m. ET, NBC)Week 1 Sit ‘Em: Kickers
Sit of the Week
Greg Zuerlein vs. Ravens (1 p.m. ET, CBS): Greg the Leg has lost much of his fantasy luster after an offseason move to the Jets, whose offense might very well be less than stellar with Joe Flacco under center. Kickers of the Men in Green were among the worst in terms of fantasy production last season, so keep Zuerlein out.
More Sits
Jason Sanders vs. Patriots (1 p.m. ET, CBS)Greg Joseph vs. Packers (4:25 p.m. ET, Fox)Chris Boswell at Bengals (1 p.m. ET, CBS)
Fabiano's Week 1 PPR rankings: QUARTERBACKS | RUNNING BACKS | WIDE RECEIVERS | TIGHT ENDS | FLEX | KICKERS | TEAM DEFENSES
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