Fantasy Football: Top Players to Watch For Ahead of Week 1
September 7, 2024
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The NFL season is in full swing and we are gearing up for the first Sunday of the year. Fans everywhere can rejoice and with football coming back, that also means fantasy football has returned.
Fantasy football has become a staple of the gameday experience over the last few years, with more people choosing to participate. But sometimes, things can be overwhelming with all the different players available.
Luckily for you, Newsweek Sports has you covered. Here are the top fantasy players to watch for in Week 1 of the regular season.
1. Aaron Rodgers, QB, New York Jets
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 11: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets looks on prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on September 11, 2023 in East Rutherford,… EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 11: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets looks on prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on September 11, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Rodgers is among fantasy players to watch this weekend.
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For many years, Rodgers was one of the better fantasy quarterbacks in the NFL. But he has declined over time and is now a dart throw for many people.
Coming off an Achilles tear, Rodgers will need to show that he can still produce at a high level. He gets to face off against the San Francisco 49ers so if he performs well, any doubts about the 40-year-old’s fantasy status can be thrown out the window.
2. Justin Herbert, QB, Los Angeles Chargers
We all know that Herbert is a star in his own right, but the Chargers enter the year with a fairly inexperienced wide receiver group. This could hurt the production of Herbert for fantasy purposes.
Additionally, the Chargers are expected to be a run-first team, which will take away from Herbert’s impact. The Bolts take on the Las Vegas Raiders this weekend, where we will see the first glimpse of this new offensive attack under head coach Jim Harbaugh.
3. Kyle Pitts, TE, Atlanta Falcons
Pitts has all the talent in the world to be successful, but hasn’t been able to put it together just yet. Injuries have hurt him over the years but if he can stay on the field, we may be able to see his full potential.
He will be playing with a new quarterback in Kirk Cousins, who loves throwing to the tight end. Facing off against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pitts has a chance to really show out in Week 1.
4. Keenan Allen, WR, Chicago Bears
Allen was great for the Chargers last season but he will now be playing with unproven rookie quarterback Caleb Williams. For all the greatness that Williams possessed in college at USC, rookies tend to struggle at different times in the NFL.
Adding in the fact that he is sharing the field with D.J. Moore and Rome Odunze, Allen’s production could drop a little. He takes on the Tennesee Titans this weekend. We will have to see how often Williams targets him.
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