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September 6, 2024 • 1hr 20min
Week 1 Matchups + Mark Andrews Panic Alarm? - Fantasy Football Podcast for 9/6
Fantasy Footballers - Fantasy Football Podcast
In this episode, the Fantasy Footballers podcast crew breaks down the Thursday Night Football kickoff game between the Chiefs and Ravens and previews the rest of the Week 1 matchups. They discuss key injuries, depth chart developments, and provide start/sit advice for each game. The hosts also introduce a new weekly segment called "Parlay Partay" where they each pick a prop bet to form a three-leg parlay.
Week 1 Matchups + Mark Andrews Panic Alarm? - Fantasy Football Podcast for 9/6
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Key Takeaways
- Don't panic about Mark Andrews' poor performance in Week 1. He was heavily covered and had few opportunities. Buy low if possible.
- Isaiah Likely had a breakout game but view him more as a WR than a threat to Andrews' role. He's worth adding but don't overreact.
- The Ravens offensive line struggled which limited the entire offense. Expect improvement going forward.
- Jamar Chase and Tee Higgins are both questionable for Week 1. Monitor closely and consider backups like Tyler Boyd.
- Rookie QBs like Bryce Young and Anthony Richardson are risky starts in Week 1. Consider other options if available.
- Home dome QBs like Jared Goff are strong starts, especially in plus matchups.
- Be cautious with RBs in tough matchups or unclear roles like Javonte Williams and the Cowboys backfield.
- Put Monday/Sunday night players in your flex spot to maintain flexibility if injury news breaks late.
Introduction
In this episode, the Fantasy Footballers podcast crew breaks down the Thursday Night Football kickoff game between the Chiefs and Ravens and previews the rest of the Week 1 matchups. They discuss key injuries, depth chart developments, and provide start/sit advice for each game. The hosts also introduce a new weekly segment called "Parlay Partay" where they each pick a prop bet to form a three-leg parlay.
Topics Discussed
Chiefs vs Ravens Recap (0:00)
The hosts break down the key fantasy takeaways from the Thursday night opener:
- Mark Andrews had a very quiet game with just 2 catches for 14 yards. However, the hosts advise not to panic, as he was heavily covered and had few opportunities. They expect him to bounce back.
- Isaiah Likely had a breakout game with 8 catches for 101 yards and a TD. While impressive, the hosts caution against overreacting. They view him more as a WR than a true threat to Andrews' role.
- The Ravens offensive line really struggled, which limited the entire offense. Expect improvement going forward.
- Rashee Rice was heavily involved for KC with 7 catches on 9 targets. He could be a consistent fantasy contributor.
"Do not panic. This is not a situation that I believe you need to worry about with Mark Andrews." - Andy Holloway
Injury News (18:55)
The hosts discuss several key injury updates heading into Week 1:
- Jamar Chase and Tee Higgins are both questionable for the Bengals. Chase is in contract negotiations and may be limited if he plays. Higgins is dealing with a hamstring issue.
- Christian McCaffrey is listed as questionable with a calf issue but is expected to play.
- Russell Wilson is dealing with calf tightness and could be limited or miss Week 1.
"If you're facing Jamar Chase, because what do you do? I'm asking because I don't know right now, would you start a limited Jamar Chase?" - Andy Holloway
Jaguars at Dolphins (27:55)
Key points for the Jaguars-Dolphins matchup:
- Tua Tagovailoa is a strong start at home against a beatable Jaguars defense.
- The Dolphins RB usage between Raheem Mostert and De'Von Achane will be closely watched.
- Travis Etienne should dominate touches for Jacksonville. Tank Bigsby is not expected to have a major role yet.
- Christian Kirk may see reduced upside with Evan Engram's increased role in the offense.
Vikings at Giants (38:05)
Notable fantasy implications for Vikings-Giants:
- The hosts are cautiously optimistic about the Vikings offense with Sam Darnold at QB.
- Jordan Addison is a risky start coming off an ankle injury.
- Saquon Barkley is an every-week start but faces a tough Vikings run defense.
Broncos at Seahawks (42:00)
Key fantasy notes for Broncos-Seahawks:
- Javonte Williams is a risky start in his first game back from injury against a tough Seahawks run D.
- Kenneth Walker (aka "The Bone Zone") has a favorable matchup and should be started.
- Monitor Jaxon Smith-Njigba's usage in his NFL debut.
Raiders at Chargers (45:55)
Important fantasy considerations for Raiders-Chargers:
- Zamir White is locked in as the Raiders' lead back and is a solid RB2 option.
- The hosts are excited to see the Chargers' new offensive system under Kellen Moore.
- Josh Palmer could see increased targets with Mike Williams out.
"Zamir White has got the lockdown on a situation that we deem unsexy 100%." - Andy Holloway
Cowboys at Browns (53:35)
Key points for Cowboys-Browns:
- This game has one of the lowest over/unders of the week at 41 points.
- Deshaun Watson's performance is a major question mark after struggling last season.
- Monitor the Cowboys RB usage between Tony Pollard and Rico Dowdle.
Commanders at Buccaneers (59:25)
Notable fantasy implications for Commanders-Buccaneers:
- Sam Howell is making his first NFL start and faces a tough Bucs defense.
- Chris Godwin is moving back to the slot which should boost his fantasy value.
- Rachaad White is locked in as the Bucs' lead back and should see heavy volume.
Rams at Lions (1:03:20)
Key fantasy notes for Rams-Lions:
- Jared Goff is an excellent start at home in what projects as a high-scoring game.
- Monitor the Lions RB split between David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs.
- Kyren Williams and Cam Akers usage for the Rams will be closely watched.
"Jared Goff should 100% be started. All those other people we talked about, if you've got the Dak Prescott, even Jaden Daniels, who looks good. No, this is where Jared Goff is." - Jason Moore
Jets at 49ers (1:08:40)
Important fantasy considerations for Jets-49ers:
- Aaron Rodgers faces a tough test in his Jets debut against an elite 49ers defense.
- Breece Hall could see heavy usage in the passing game as a safety valve for Rodgers.
- Put Christian McCaffrey in your flex spot to maintain flexibility if injury news breaks late.
Parlay Partay Segment (1:12:40)
The hosts introduce a new weekly segment where they each pick a prop bet to form a three-leg parlay:
- Andy: James Conner over 51.5 rushing yards
- Jason: Breece Hall over 3.5 receptions
- Mike: Joshua Palmer over 47.5 receiving yards
Conclusion
The Fantasy Footballers provide comprehensive analysis of the Week 1 matchups, breaking down key injuries, depth chart developments, and start/sit decisions. They emphasize not overreacting to Thursday's game, particularly with Mark Andrews' quiet performance. The hosts highlight several players in favorable spots like Jared Goff and James Conner, while urging caution with injured stars like Jamar Chase and Christian McCaffrey. Overall, they stress the importance of staying informed on late-breaking news and maintaining lineup flexibility, especially with players in the Sunday/Monday night games.