Week 1 Fantasy Football Starts/Sits + Game Picks

The NFL season is finally here, and Week 1 is bringing all the excitement and unpredictability you could ask for. Whether you’re setting your fantasy lineup or trying to get a read on this week’s game picks, I’ve got you covered. I’ll break down (coming next week) which players you should start or sit, and give you my picks for every matchup.

Steelers @ Falcons (1pm ET, ATL -3.5, T:41.5)

Start ‘Em: RB Bijan Robinson

Sit ‘Em: WR George Pickens, WR Drake London, RB Najee Harris

Game Prediction: Steelers 24, Falcons 23

Titans @ Bears (1pm ET, CHI -4.0, T:44.5)

Start ‘Em: WR D.J. Moore, RB D’Andre Swift

Sit ‘Em: TE Cole Kmet, TE Chigoziem Okonkwo

Game Prediction: Bears 24, Titans 21

Vikings @ Giants (1pm ET, MIN -1.5, T:41.5)

Start ‘Em: WR Justin Jefferson, WR Malik Nabers, RB Aaron Jones

Sit ‘Em: RB Devin Singletary, NYG TE’s, MIN TE’s

Game Prediction: Vikings 20, Giants 17

Jaguars @ Dolphins (1pm ET, MIA -3.5, T:48.5)

Start ‘Em: RB Raheem Mostert/De’Von Achance, TE Evan Engram

Sit ‘Em: WR Gabe Davis, TE Jonnu Smith

Game Prediction: Dolphins 31, Jaguars 21

Panthers @ Saints (1pm ET, NO -4.0, T:41.5)

Start ‘Em: WR Chris Olave, RB Alvin Kamara, WR Diontae Johnson

Sit ‘Em: RB Chuba Hubbard

Game Prediction: Saints 24, Panthers 13

Patriots @ Bengals (1pm ET, CIN -7.5, T:40.5)

Start ‘Em: WR Ja’Marr Chase, RB Rhamondre Stevenson

Sit ‘Em: Patriots Pass Catchers, TE Mike Gesicki

Game Prediction: Bengals 27, Patriots 13

Cardinals @ Bills (1pm ET, BUF -6.5, T:47.5)

Start ‘Em: QB Kyler Murray, RB James Conner, RB James Cook, TE Dalton Kincaid

Sit ‘Em: Bills Receivers

Game Prediction: Bills 27, Cardinals 20

Texans @ Colts (1pm ET, HOU -3.0, T:48.5)

Start ‘Em: RB Joe Mixon, WR Nico Collins, WR Michael Pittman Jr.

Sit ‘Em: TE Dalton Schultz

Game Prediction: Texans 31, Colts 24

Raiders @ Chargers (4:05pm ET, LAC -3.0, T:39.5)

Start ‘Em: WR Davante Adams

Sit ‘Em: QB Gardner Minshew, TE Will Dissly, Chargers’ RB’s

Game Prediction: Raiders 20, Chargers 16

Broncos @ Seahawks (4:05pm ET, SEA -6.0, T:41.5)

Start ‘Em: RB Javonte Williams, RB Kenneth Walker, WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Sit ‘Em: WR Courtland Sutton, QB Geno Smith, TE Noah Fant

Game Prediction: Seahawks 23, Broncos 17

Commanders @ Buccaneers (4:25pm ET, TB -3.5, T:42.5)

Start ‘Em: WR Terry McLaurin, RB Rachaad White, WR Mike Evans/Chris Godwin

Sit ‘Em: QB Jayden Daniels, RB Austin Ekeler, All TE’s

Game Prediction: Buccaneers 30, Commanders 17

Cowboys @ Browns (4:25pm ET, CLE -2.5, T:40.5)

Start ‘Em: TE Jake Ferguson, WR Amari Cooper, TE David Njoku

Sit ‘Em: RB Ezekiel Elliott, QB Deshaun Watson

Game Prediction: Cowboys 24, Browns 23

Rams @ Lions (8:20pm ET, DET -4.5, T:52.5)

Start ‘Em: All players not listed below.

Sit ‘Em: RB Blake Corum, Rams TE’s, WR Jameson Williams

Game Prediction: Lions 31, Rams 28

Jets @ 49ers (8:15pm ET(Mon), SF -4.5, T:43.5)

Start ‘Em: WR Garrett Wilson, WR Brandon Aiyuk, TE George Kittle

Sit ‘Em: QB Aaron Rodgers, TE Tyler Conklin, QB Brock Purdy

Game Prediction: 49ers 24, Jets 20