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Looking for tips on programming? You have arrived at the right place. First, use Dave Richard's Cheat Sheets – there is one for PPR here, and another for non-PPR here – And then, go through each part of the calendar here to find out who Dave starts and sits for the 32 teams.
Falcons at Eagles
Sneaky Sleeper
We know that Philadelphia is thin on the receivers with Alshon Jeffery and Mack Hollins hampered. The only receiver capable of winning a favorable confrontation is Dallas Goedert. The 6-foot-5 rookie should find a considerable playing time thanks to the size advantage that he will give to Nick Foles. After a solid pre-season (five goals per game with nine catches for 149 yards and one touchdown), Goedert's presence could put the Falcons in a deadlock because they should not only cover him but also Zach Ertz, who also has 6 years. -foot-5. Goedert is not refined as a road racer and does not have great speed but can be a big problem (pun intended) in the red zone and should have a lot of playing time. the tight finals of Week 1 come to an end, ahead of Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Benjamin Watson, Ricky Seals-Jones or Bucs.
Risky starter
In four career games against Jim Schwartz's defenses, Matt Ryan has had several touchdowns (2012 versus a bad Lions team). This includes Ryan's last two games against the Eagles, where Schwartz wanted to not only thwart Ryan, but also limit the Falcons game. The Philadelphia pass is also improved and should be frequently on Ryan's face. If you have not drafted Ryan to be your starter, do not change your plan now. If you fact Draft Ryan to be your starter, consider Andy Dalton out of waiver.
Risky starter
Agholor has never been good against Atlanta (24 yards or less in three career games, including the playoff game last year), but that's not the reason he has to be nervous about starting. In six games with Nick Foles last year, Agholor had 29 receptions for 272 yards and a touchdown with four or fewer targets in half of the games. Last year, most of Agholor's touchdowns were against men and several involved Carson Wentz in his mantra. Foles are not so skilled, and the Falcons are not let down. With the intuition that the Eagles will mainly keep Agholor in the slot and not move it too much despite their lack of receiver depth, Agholor seems a little too risky.
Bills at Ravens
Sneaky Sleeper
Maybe you wrote it as a speculative receiver that you would only use when the match is correct. This should be one of these weeks. Brown has been great since the start of training camp and gives Joe Flacco a new threat. His speed could break the coverage of the Bills area once or twice, especially if he is on the cover against Vontae Davis, who allowed John Ross to arrive in the pre-season. But Brown also has the gift of playing well in the red zone, as 11 of his 17 career touchdowns have gone 20 yards or less. If you need a spark at the receiver, perhaps as option # 3, look at Brown.
Jaguars at the giants
Start it in PPR
It is risky to launch a Jaguar receiver, but Cole should get the better of the match against the Giants. While Big Blue has Janoris Jenkins and Eli Apple as outside corners, they go with B.W. Webb as their slot guy. It's a mineable match for Blake Bortles to attack. Cole proved last season that he was able to extend short games with his speed and that he could do the same here. I aggressively ranked him in front of Doug Baldwin, Robby Anderson and Randall Cobb in the PPR leagues.
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Last year, the Jaguars did a good job in preventing players from getting big numbers. Only five tight tips were tagged on them, and most of them were unannounced backups. Their defense is virtually unchanged, so expect the Jaguars to rely on their security to join Engram in the red zone and their linebackers to do most of the coverage everywhere else. It would not be surprising to see Engram play a bit in his first game after suffering a concussion. It would be amazing that he blew himself up for a big game against this defense.
Buccaneers at Saints
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The Saints finished last season by awarding at least one point to a running back in seven consecutive bouts. That includes a week-long showdown with Barber, who scored 89 yards and a 19-hit score. New Orleans added linebacker Demario Davis and the return of lineman Alex Okafor will help better contain the ground game. Clearly, the top scorer of the Buccaneers should benefit from an improved offensive line and even a pass spread with the other Tampa backs. Barber has scored more than 15 hits in four of his last five overall and should see at least as many on Sunday with all scoring opportunities. I would love to use it in front of Chris Carson, Jay Ajayi, Marshawn Lynch and Adrian Peterson.
Titans in dolphins
Sneaky Sleeper
There is no doubt that starting Davis means taking part in Week 1. In addition to the playoffs, he played only two games out of 13 last season, nine points Fantasy. a reception in a pre-season match. But the 6-foot-3 and 209-pound receiver stood out in practice, including joint training with the Buccaneers. Tennessee has changed its attack and will move Davis throughout the formation looking for fights to exploit. Miami has a number of devalued halfbacks who will see a lot of Davis Sunday, but that's not enough to stop Fantasy owners from trying Davis. He is much better as third catcher or flex than as n ° 2.
Start it in PPR
The story of Lewis' injury has made him a risky choice on draft day, but he is healthy and available for the first week, and I think the Titans will find unique ways to get him back. use. It's not so much that the showdown is great for him – there was mixed production against Miami dating back to his days with the Patriots and the Dolphins were not all bad against the side defenders. It's just the assumption that Lewis will make some games as a catcher, pick up a handful of litters and help deliver north of the 11 Fantasy Points in the complete PPR leagues. It is more flexible than non-PPR.
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We've guessed all summer that Stills was the best receiver of the Dolphins in 2018. The toughest match he'll have on Sunday will be a close match with Adoree Jackson, who has the speed to follow him, but even that would not be so bad because Jackson allowed seven touchdowns last year. Jackson is far from having the certainty of shade anyway – that's fine. And you might be worried about Ryan Tannehill's throws, but nine of Dolphins' 18-point Stills come from Tannehill – and that figure would obviously be higher if Tannehill had played last season. The rise makes Stills a No. 2 Fantasy receiver with better prospects than Amari Cooper and Marquise Goodwin.
Bengals in Colts
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It's the perfect match for Eifert to start his season. Indianapolis will use players like Clayton Geathers and Najee Goode to try to contain the 6-foot-6 Eifert. With Andy Dalton happy to have his big buddy in the red zone, expect him to focus on this specific match to help build a lead. Also, Eifert has 20 touchdowns in 39 regular season games, so he has almost a 50-50 shot to score each week. This matchup should make this probability closer to 60-40.
Start it
The Colts go on the run is weak and their secondary inexperienced. It would not be a surprise to see Dalton have an effective, if not unbelievable game to launch 2018. Eifert is healthy, John Ross's speed will give Dalton a new dimension to use and AJ Green should continue to do great things . There is no doubt that Dalton had a clean 243-yard match against two Indy last season without Eifert (and Ross had one goal). If you have recruited Carson Wentz, Patrick Mahomes, Jimmy Garoppolo or even Russell Wilson and want an alternative, use Dalton just for this week – and then return him to the waiver when he plays the Ravens at Week 2.
Start them
After T.Y. Hilton, who is the second best target for Andrew Luck? On a weekly basis, one of these two should be. Ebron stands out more like a catcher, but Doyle has good hands and is a huge target near the line of scrimmage. Most importantly, Frank Reich helped organize an offense in Philadelphia, which systematically used two tight goals – one that worked in the downward direction and the other that could also block. Rely on the Colts using both tight ends, if only because they do not have the receivers to play and that they play behind a bunch. Cincinnati's starting safety is a potential target for Luck. Ebron has more advantage over both, but both can be considered usable beginners during week 1.
Steelers at Browns
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At the time of writing, The Veon Bell has not signed its Steelers franchise offer. That would make James Conner the Steelers' start against the Browns. Conner is a very good back – he's averaged 5.3 yards per run and 8.7 yards per catch this season and 4.5 yards per run in 2017. He could lose some touch here and there to Jaylen Samuels, but Conner should get his hands on the ball at least 15 times He will not produce like The Veon, but he will certainly serve at least a second running back. His encounters improve on weeks 2 and 3, so if you have it, hope that Bell stays out of the way.
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Can Vince Williams be the blocker Ryan Shazier? Last season, he was unable to bring the Steelers defense back to the top of the defense mountain – 10 of the 16 touchdowns in the back came after Shazier's injury. Now Williams will be in the middle of the defense with his mate Jon Bostic, keeping worries about stopping the race in 2018. The Browns' home offensive line remains solid and they have improved their racing game by adding Hyde. He was successful in the pre-season offensive and even told CBSSports.com that the system suited him better than the previous ones. He would be upset if Hyde debuted in Cleveland. I put it in front of Jay Ajayi, Lamar Miller, Marshawn Lynch and all 49ers in the race.
Start it
Until further notice, Njoku is a touchdown or bust end-stop, but Steelers High School has so many questions that it would not be wrong to trust Njoku for six. Last year, Pittsburgh used Ryan Shazier and William Gay to help cover tight goals, but they are not on the active player list. Now, these tasks could fall on Jon Bostic, Morgan Burnett or rookie Terrell Edmunds. He puts a target on the Pittsburgh defense, a unit that allowed 52 yards and a touchdown to a tight end of Tyrod Taylor in his only game against them in 2016 (same defensive pattern).
Texans at the patriots
Risky starter
We know that Miller seemed slimmer and faster this pre-season, but a poor performance against the Patriots makes it a risky proposition. He averaged 18 staves and three catches in his three games against the Patriots as a member of the Texans and he failed to exceed 10 Fantasy points (14 in PPR). You can even bring him back to his past eight games against Bill Belichick's team and he still has not managed to accumulate two figures even with a good workload. For what it's worth, the New England defensive against the race has greatly improved this pre-season thanks to the big organizations to which they have added this off season. Miller is barely in RB2 conversation this week.
Risky starter
It's a frustrating case of good back-to-back on a committee against a strong defensive team. The Texans front is at its best after missing several key players last season. Last year, the Pats were tied with 76 total yards on 23 hits (Burkhead did not play), but in the playoffs (before Burkhead) in 2016, the Pats scored three touchdowns and 114 collective yards at Houston. The biggest problem is the number of hits that Burkhead will have – the Pats can use Jeremy Hill at the goal line to kill the clock, and James White will work at least in return. Burkhead had more than 10 litters three times last season and 15 more than twice. He also averaged over 4.0 yards per game three times throughout the season. It seems unlikely that he will see even more work. Better to have a careful approach with Burkhead if you can.
49ers at Vikings
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Goodwin will have very good weeks, but I would be surprised if this is one of them, at least in non-PPR. The Vikings have one of the deepest half-back groups in the league and also have a great tendency to play against No. 1 receivers. They also have a pass that will challenge Jimmy Garoppolo and make it difficult for him. to connect with Goodwin – something that is not already perfect. Goodwin could catch a bunch of short-distance passes, saving his value in PPR, but do not expect a lot of yards or a touchdown from what will be one of the four or five tough clashes that He will have.
Risky starter
Nothing in the match concerns Thielen. Really, it's more about his slow start in the pre-season and the continued development of chemistry with Kirk Cousins. Another problem: as decent as the match is for Thielen, it's especially good for Stefon Diggs. And if that is not enough, the Vikings should be able to build a comfortable lead without relying on Thielen, which would give the large receiver fewer goals. He is handsome as a flex or catcher # 3, but I would be nervous to start it as a # 2 choice.
Heads of shippers
Sneaky Sleeper
Before you try to try Mahomes in your lineup, consider this: Andy Reid's quarterback (read: Alex Smith) has set up the kind of numbers to produce at least 18 fantastic points in four games consecutive against the Chargers. In these games, the Chiefs scored 33, 37, 24 and 30 points and are 4-0. Reid has had the entire off-season to prepare Mahomes for this game, and gets the Bolts without cornerback Jason Verrett. Catch him if you do not find him in you to trust him, but going with Matt Ryan, Marcus Mariota or Jimmy Garoppolo is rather a mistake.
Start it
The Chiefs' loss is risky, the secondary is fragile and Rivers has probably had its most diversified attack – complete with a solid O-line – for at least four years. If the draw by Keenan Allen is through the author of the Orlando Riversrick double, then Steven Nelson will face the 6 foot 3-foot Mike Williams, 4 Tyrell Williams, or sure Ron Parker with Antonio Gates in the field. Point, he will have clashes everywhere. Although it's scary that Rivers has not released 20 Fantasy points in eight consecutive games against the Chiefs, the clash has been crowned with success.
Cowboys at Panthers
Sneaky Sleeper
You did not think I would tell you to write Gallup in every league and then do not plan to start it, is not it? The Panthers' high school is filled with question marks, up to rookie Donte Jackson. This is the match that Gallup can face in his first game in the NFL. The Panthers could end up playing a ton of zone coverage anyway, but that benefits Gallup on the basis of the clear roads on which he ran this preseason. Gallup was also a target in the end zone, which will help greatly. In non-PPR leagues, it's worth defeating Golden Tate, Randall Cobb, Kupp Cooper, Kelvin Benjamin and all the other recruits.
Seahawks in Broncos
Start it
This is not the defense of the Seahawks you remember. The Boom Legion is a story, and now the likes of Shaquill Griffin and Justin Coleman will see Sanders up close and personal. It's going to look good at Case Keenum, who has targeted Sanders 15 times in two preseason games (the closest is Demaryius Thomas at age five). The versatility and speed of Sanders will make it a tough cover for the renovated Seattle secondary. It is worthwhile to try his luck as catcher # 2.
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I appreciate Baldwin as a player and even more as a sincere personality, but when he announced that he would not be 100% at all this season, I had the impression that he was almost warning us. He's been good for about 1,000 yards and seven touchdowns in the last three seasons, but his consistency has decreased. He will open the season against cornerback Chris Harris, who will not always play in the slot machine, but will face the number one opponent. Harris only allowed three touchdowns on more than 70 targets last season, with never more than 67 yards in a single outing. Russell Wilson will have to rely on other teammates to do the work at Mile High.
Red Skins at Cardinals
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We will probably never see Reed play as explosively as he did a few years ago because of all the injuries he's suffered. Although it is good to find him and doubly talented to associate with a happy quarterback Alex Smith, there is a specific record that does not favor it at all. New Cardinals coach Steve Wilks is a long-time defensive guru who has done a good job of defining strategies and tight profiles. In his last call match against Alex Smith, he decided to push back Travis Kelce (3-31-0) and in two career games against Jay Gruden, he beat Jordan Reed (6-46-0 in 2015 The Redskins group finishes the group (5-29-0 in 2016). With the Panthers last year, the Wilks team gave only five touchdowns at the end of the season. Patrick Peterson was already playing in the outside corner and Wilks was doing a lot to limit Reed and keep him out of the end zone.
Bears at packers
Start it
Do not be nervous to start Robinson in what is evolving in a decent match. The Packers' defense will end up being excellent, but for the moment, they are inundated with inexperience at the turns, thin at the linebacker and satisfactory in the rushes department. Everything should make things easier for Mitchell Trubisky to connect with all his receivers, including his big outdoor target that has scored a touchdown in 22 of his 43 career games. Better still, the Bears must either end up in a shootout or play from behind, making it more likely that Robinson is left with targets. I will start well with Demaryius Thomas and Michael Crabtree.
Jets to Lions
Sneaky Sleeper
We are working under the assumption that LeGarrette Blount will start and Theo Riddick's goals will take over. But who would take carriers into a situation that kills the clock? There is a chance that the Lions will keep the Jets on a handful of points, which will make Detroit's job easier in the second half. Why not give the job to their young recruit and see what he can do? It's a risk – after all, Lions have three other runners to use! – but Johnson could begin to gain needed experience and help save Fantasy owners who are slim at the position.
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This is a problem combo tray for Anderson. Problem # 1: New Lions coach Matt Patricia coordinated the defenses of the Patriots who led Anderson over the past two seasons. Problem # 2: The Lions have a great corner kick in Darius Slay, who should see a lot of Anderson in this game. Problem # 3: Anderson will catch rookie quarterback Sam Darnold, who will make his regular season debut. The two men battled for zero touchdowns and more than 15 yards in the pre-season, highlighting concerns about Darnold's ability to succeed. And in case that's not enough, Anderson has a career match with more than 10 Fantasy points on the road during his two-year career. Please do not launch it.
Rams at Raiders
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Lynch will face a Rams defensive front which should be very hard to beat. With Aaron Donald and Ndamukong Suh obstructing the inner offensive line, Lynch will have to play games along the edges and in the air. It would not be surprising to see him break some decent games this way, but no more than three or four, and certainly not when the Raiders will continue the Rams' score in the second half. That will not make Lynch a bust for the season, but it will prove that Rams' defense is legitimate.
Risky starter
At the very least, Cooper should have a lot of targets. However, the Rams intend to put the clamps on him with their much improved secondary. The newcomer of Los Angeles, Aqib Talib, covered Cooper by going back to his days with the Broncos and he never allowed him to play. Similarly, Marcus Peters also has experience with Cooper, and despite the fact that the receiver has ripped the Chiefs in his recent history, Peters has never allowed big games. The Rams' pass will embarrass Derek Carr and make it difficult for Cooper to win the ball regularly. It will be a long night for the receiver.
So who should you sit and start this week? And where does each player pile up? Head over to SportsLine to get the Fantasy Week 1 football rankings for each position, and see which TE will finish in the top 10 this week, all on the model that did better than the experts last season.
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