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5 Fantasy Football Takeaways from Week 1 of the NFL Season

David Connelly

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J.K. Dobbins Looks to Be a Massive Value at RB
Coming off consecutive years of season-ending injuries, J.K. Dobbins has become a bit of an afterthought in the landscape of the NFL. Now a member of the ambiguous Chargers backfield, the 25-year-old exploded with 22.9 fantasy points in the victory with 135 rushing yards and a touchdown. It seems he'll start the season with a slight chokehold on the backfield, and if he can stay healthy, he could be one of the more significant values at running back this season.

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Jayden Daniels & Anthony Richardson Are Going to Have Very High Fantasy Floors
Despite modest passing performances from Jayden Daniels and Anthony Richardson, the full display of their rushing upside proved how high of a floor they will possess in fantasy football this season. They finished as QB3 and QB4, each finding paydirt with their legs and combining for over 140 rushing yards. They will be must-starts in fantasy football for 2024 as long as they remain healthy.

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Cooper Kupp & Mike Evans Are Ageless Wonders
Even at the ripe old age of 31, Cooper Kupp and Mike Evans are producing high-end outcomes for your fantasy team. Both finished in the top five at the position on Sunday and looked incredible doing so, with Kupp getting there on sheer volume and Evans finding the end zone twice. Both are in robust enough offensive systems where this is sustainable throughout the season, and they could make their preseason rankings look silly.
Tight End Is a Crap Shoot in 2024
When Foster Moreau finishes as the top-scoring tight end from Sunday's slate of action, you know that the position is in a state of anarchy right now. Travis Kelce looked every bit of 34 years old against the Ravens on Thursday, while younger elite assets like Sam LaPorta and Trey McBride were pedestrian in their Week 1 performance. We're not pushing the panic button on anyone in particular yet, but it is an alarming sight when just five players at the position across the league reached double-digits in PPR formats. We'll see who rises to the occasion for Week 2.
A Pair of Backup RBs That Might Not Be Backups for Long
Las Vegas Raiders' Alexander Mattison and Jacksonville Jaguars' Tank Bigsby were a pair of handcuffs that looked more like time-share options in their respective offenses for Week 1. Both outperformed their respective starters, Zamir White and Travis Etienne Jr., and could grow into more prominent roles if they can maintain this production level. It's not quite time to fret if you are a White or Etienne owner, but Mattison and Bigsby look like solid waiver wire stashes entering Week 2.
J.K. Dobbins Looks to Be a Massive Value at RB
Coming off consecutive years of season-ending injuries, J.K. Dobbins has become a bit of an afterthought in the landscape of the NFL. Now a member of the ambiguous Chargers backfield, the 25-year-old exploded with 22.9 fantasy points in the victory with 135 rushing yards and a touchdown. It seems he'll start the season with a slight chokehold on the backfield, and if he can stay healthy, he could be one of the more significant values at running back this season.

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Jayden Daniels & Anthony Richardson Are Going to Have Very High Fantasy Floors
Despite modest passing performances from Jayden Daniels and Anthony Richardson, the full display of their rushing upside proved how high of a floor they will possess in fantasy football this season. They finished as QB3 and QB4, each finding paydirt with their legs and combining for over 140 rushing yards. They will be must-starts in fantasy football for 2024 as long as they remain healthy.

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5 Fantasy Football Takeaways from Week 1 of the NFL Season

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