Holy smokes, the 12s just watched our boys kick off the NFL season with a grind-it-out W! The Seattle Seahawks edged past the New England Patriots 13-10 in a nail-biter, proving Week 1 is already full of surprises. And speaking of surprises, the fantasy football world is already reeling, with some huge names getting the dreaded “sit” tag right out of the gate.
Mahomes on the Bench?! No One Saw That Coming
I know, I know, it sounds wild, but Patrick Mahomes is a big-time “sit” for Week 1. Coming off a torn ACL last year, the word is he might not trust his mobility against that ferocious Denver Broncos pass rush. That means less rushing upside, more dead plays. The advice is clear: wait to trust him. Meanwhile, Jared Goff is actually a *start* for the Detroit Lions at home, especially with his pass-catchers looking good and that new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing wanting to run up the score. He’s got a solid floor and a high ceiling. Other QBs getting the green light include Matthew Stafford, Dak Prescott, and Baker Mayfield. But seriously, Mahomes? Yeah, you might want to bench the Kansas City Chiefs star for Week 1, along with Deshaun Watson, Brock Purdy, and even Geno Smith (New York Jets).
Javonte Williams Is Your Guy, But Watch Out for Leg Injuries
On the ground, fantasy managers are being told to roll with Javonte Williams from the Dallas Cowboys. The New York Giants’ defense is supposed to be better this year under John Harbaugh, but Dexter Lawrence is gone and it’s gonna take time for them to jell. Remember last season? The Giants gave up the fifth-most fantasy points to running backs, and Williams torched them for six catches, 130 scrimmage yards, and a touchdown in his lone game. That’s a strong start! Other guys to fire up are Tony Pollard, Chase Brown, and Jaylen Warren. But you gotta bench Quinshon Judkins. This Cleveland Browns back is coming off a major leg injury that ended his rookie season, and he’s got a tough road matchup against a Jacksonville Jaguars defense that tied for the second-fewest fantasy points to RBs last season. His floor is just way too low to risk it. Other running backs to avoid include Chuba Hubbard, Cam Skattebo, and Jeremiyah Love. And hey, if you’re starting Goff, Chris Olave from the New Orleans Saints is looking like a solid wide receiver start too. Back-and-forth action means targets!
So, while our Seahawks are already putting points on the board and starting the year 1-0 after that clutch 13-10 win over the Patriots, the fantasy world is already in full swing with tough choices. This is just Week 1, folks! We’ve got a whole season ahead, and if this opening slate is any indication, it’s going to be a wild ride for our favorite team and our fantasy lineups. Get ready for more gridiron action this Sunday, 12s!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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