Week 1 fantasy football rankings: Chase for a championship begins (2024)

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It's a new season and everyone is on equal footing in the battle for a fantasy football championship. The first step toward that goal is getting off to a strong start. That's where we come in, providing you with updated rankings at each position right up until kickoff on Sunday. So let's do this!

Fantasy football rankings for Week 1 are based on the point-per-reception (PPR) scoring used in most seasonal and daily fantasy football formats. One point is awarded for every 10 rushing and receiving yards and one point for every 20 passing yards. Six points are awarded for touchdowns scored, four points for passing TDs and one point for receptions.

Rankings are compiled byDaniel Dobish, TheHuddle.com.

(*-check status before kickoff)

QUARTERBACK

Notes: Joe Burrow (calf) no longer has an injury designation and will start.

1Patrick MahomesK.C.vs. Det.
2Jalen HurtsPhi.at N.E.
3Josh AllenBuf.at N.Y.-J
4Joe BurrowCin.at Cle.
5Lamar JacksonBal.vs. Hou.
6Trevor LawrenceJac.at Ind.
7Justin FieldsChi.vs. G.B.
8Justin HerbertL.A.-Cvs. Mia.
9Deshaun WatsonCle.vs. Cin.
10Daniel JonesN.Y.-Gvs. Dal.
11Dak PrescottDal.at N.Y.-G
12Tua TagovailoaMia.at L.A.-C
13Geno SmithSea.vs. L.A.-R
14Jared GoffDet.at K.C.
15Derek CarrN.O.vs. Ten.
16Sam HowellWas.vs. Ari.
17Kirk CousinsMin.vs. T.B.
18Aaron RodgersN.Y.-Jvs. Buf.
19Jordan LoveG.B.at Chi.
20Anthony RichardsonInd.vs. Jac.
21Russell WilsonDen.vs. L.V.
22Matthew StaffordL.A.-Rat Sea.
23Jimmy GaroppoloL.V.at Den.
24Kenny PickettPit.vs. S.F.
25Baker MayfieldT.B.at Min.
26Ryan TannehillTen.at N.O.
27*Brock PurdyS.F.at Pit.
28Bryce YoungCar.at Atl.
29C.J. StroudHou.at Bal.
30Mac JonesN.E.vs. Phi.
31Desmond RidderAtl.vs. Car.
32*Josh DobbsAri.at Was.

RUNNING BACK

Notes: Rhamondre Stevenson is dealing with an illness that cropped up on Friday, but is expected to play. Kendre Miller is inactive.

Rashaad Penny is reportedly going to be a healthy scratch for the Eagles, which would mean more work for D'Andre Swift, Kenneth Gainwell and possibly Boston Scott.

1Christian McCaffreyS.F.at Pit.
2Austin EkelerL.A.-Cvs. Mia.
3Nick ChubbCle.vs. Cin.
4Saquon BarkleyN.Y.-Gvs. Dal.
5Derrick HenryTen.at N.O.
6Bijan RobinsonAtl.vs. Car.
7Tony PollardDal.at N.Y.-G
8Josh JacobsL.V.at Den.
9Joe MixonCin.at Cle.
10*Rhamondre StevensonN.E.vs. Phi.
11Dameon PierceHou.at Bal.
12Alexander MattisonMin.vs. T.B.
13Travis EtienneJac.at Ind.
14J.K. DobbinsBal.vs. Hou.
15Aaron JonesG.B.at Chi.
16Rachaad WhiteT.B.at Min.
17James CookBuf.at N.Y.-J
18Najee HarrisPit.vs. S.F.
19Isiah PachecoK.C.vs. Det.
20Jahmyr GibbsDet.at K.C.
21Cam AkersL.A.-Rat Sea.
22*Javonte WilliamsDen.vs. L.V.
23Miles SandersCar.at Atl.
24Jamaal WilliamsN.O.vs. Ten.
25James ConnerAri.at Was.
26Dalvin CookN.Y.-Jvs. Buf.
27Kenneth Walker IIISea.vs. L.A.-R
28Khalil HerbertChi.vs. G.B.
29Raheem MostertMia.at L.A.-C
30David MontgomeryDet.at K.C.
31*Breece HallN.Y.-Jvs. Buf.
32D'Andre SwiftPhi.at N.E.
33Elijah MitchellS.F.at Pit.
34Samaje PerineDen.vs. L.V.
35Ezekiel ElliottN.E.vs. Phi.
36Antonio GibsonWas.vs. Ari.
37Deon JacksonInd.vs. Jac.
38Jerick McKinnonK.C.vs. Det.
39Gus EdwardsBal.vs. Hou.
40AJ DillonG.B.at Chi.
41Brian Robinson Jr.Was.vs. Ari.
42*Rashaad PennyPhi.at N.E.
43Jaylen WarrenPit.vs. S.F.
44Zach CharbonnetSea.vs. L.A.-R
45Tyler AllgeierAtl.vs. Car.
46Chase BrownCin.at Cle.
47Devin SingletaryHou.at Bal.
48Kyren WilliamsL.A.-Rat Sea.
49*De'Von AchaneMia.at L.A.-C
50*Kendre Miller INACTIVEN.O.vs. Ten.
51Tank BigsbyJac.at Ind.
52Josh KelleyL.A.-Cvs. Mia.
53Ty ChandlerMin.vs. T.B.
54Zamir WhiteL.V.at Den.
55Clyde Edwards-HelaireK.C.vs. Det.

WIDE RECEIVER

Notes: Christian Watson has been ruled out for Sunday with a hamstring injury. D.J. Chark (hamstring) is also inactive.

1Justin JeffersonMin.vs. T.B.
2Ja'Marr ChaseCin.at Cle.
3Tyreek HillMia.at L.A.-C
4Davante AdamsL.V.at Den.
5Stefon DiggsBuf.at N.Y.-J
6*Cooper KuppL.A.-Rat Sea.
7CeeDee LambDal.at N.Y.-G
8A.J. BrownPhi.vs. N.E.
9Chris OlaveN.O.vs. Ten.
10*Amon-Ra St. BrownDet.at K.C.
11Chris GodwinT.B.at Min.
12Garrett WilsonN.Y.-Jvs. Buf.
13*Jaylen WaddleMia.at L.A.-C
14Calvin RidleyJac.at Ind.
15Keenan AllenL.A.-Cvs. Mia.
16Tee HigginsCin.at Cle.
17DeVonta SmithPhi.at N.E.
18Amari CooperCle.vs. Cin.
19Deebo SamuelS.F.at Pit.
20DJ MooreChi.vs. G.B.
21Tyler LockettSea.vs. L.A.-R
22DeAndre HopkinsTen.at N.O.
23Drake LondonAtl.vs. Car.
24Mike WilliamsL.A.-Cvs. Mia.
25Diontae JohnsonPit.vs. S.F.
26Christian Watson OUTG.B.at Chi.
27*Terry McLaurinWas.vs. Ari.
28*Mike EvansT.B.at Min.
29Courtland SuttonDen.vs. L.V.
30Jahan DotsonWas.vs. Ari.
31Michael Pittman Jr.Ind.vs. Jac.
32*Marquise BrownAri.at Was.
33George PickensPit.vs. S.F.
34Brandon AiyukS.F.at Pit.
35Christian KirkJac.at Ind.
36Brandin CooksDal.at N.Y.-G
37Michael ThomasN.O.vs. Ten.
38JuJu Smith-SchusterN.E.at Phi.
39Odell Beckham Jr.Bal.vs. Hou.
40Gabe DavisBuf.at N.Y.-J
41Jakobi MeyersL.V.at Den.
42Jordan AddisonMin.vs. T.B.
43Skyy MooreK.C.vs. Det.
44Treylon BurksTen.at N.O.
45Nico CollinsHou.at Bal.
46Rondale MooreAri.at Was.
47Zay FlowersBal.vs. Hou.
48Elijah MooreCle.vs. Cin.
49Adam ThielenCar.at Atl.
50Marquez Valdes-ScantlingK.C.vs. Det.
51*Allen LazardN.Y.-Jvs. Buf.
52Darnell MooneyChi.vs. G.B.
53Michael GallupDal.at N.Y.-G
54Marvin Mims Jr.Den.vs. L.V.
55*DJ Chark Jr. INACTIVECar.at Atl.

TIGHT END

Notes: Darren Waller (hamstring) is expected to play on Sunday night -- but pivots are limited to Jake Ferguson, Dalton Kincaid, Dawson Knox or Tyler Conklin if Waller is downgraded.

George Kittle (groin) is active.

Mark Andrews (quadriceps) is inactive. Travis Kelce is inactive with a hyperextended knee.

1T.J. HockensonMin.vs. T.B.
2Dallas GoedertPhi.vs. N.E.
3Evan EngramJac.at Ind.
4*George KittleS.F.at Pit.
5Kyle PittsAtl.vs. Car.
6David NjokuCle.vs. Cin.
7Dalton SchultzHou.at Bal.
8*Darren WallerN.Y.-Gvs. Dal.
9Tyler HigbeeL.A.-Rat Sea.
10Isaiah LikelyBal.vs. Hou.
11Pat FreiermuthPit.vs. S.F.
12Chigoziem OkonkwoTen.at N.O.
13Cole KmetChi.vs. G.B.
14Sam LaPortaDet.at K.C.
15Greg DulcichDen.vs. L.V.
16*Mike GesickiN.E.vs. Phi.
17Gerald EverettL.A.-Cvs. Mia.
18Dalton KincaidBuf.at N.Y.-J
19Noah GrayK.C.vs. Det.
20Noah FantSea.vs. L.A.-R
21Irv Smith Jr.Cin.at Cle.
22Juwan JohnsonN.O.vs. Ten.
23Tyler ConklinN.Y.-Jvs. Buf.
24Dawson KnoxBuf.at N.Y.-J
25Logan ThomasWas.vs. Ari.
26Hunter HenryN.E.vs. Phi.
27Michael MayerL.V.at Den.
28Trey McBrideAri.at Was.
29Taysom HillN.O.vs. Ten.
30Cade OttonT.B.at Min.

KICKER

1Justin TuckerBal.vs. Hou.
2Harrison ButkerK.C.vs. Det.
3Evan McPhersonCin.at Cle.
4Jake ElliottPhi.vs. N.E.
5Brandon McManusJac.at Ind.
6Daniel CarlsonL.V.at Den.
7Jason MyersSea.vs. L.A.-R
8Younghoe KooAtl.vs. Car.
9Greg JosephMin.vs. T.B.
10Tyler BassBuf.at N.Y.-J
11Cameron DickerL.A.-Cvs. Mia.
12Graham GanoN.Y.-Gvs. Dal.
13Riley PattersonDet.at K.C.
14Matt GayInd.vs. Jac.
15Dustin HopkinsCle.vs. Cin.
16Jason SandersMia.at L.A.-C
17Cairo SantosChi.vs. G.B.
18Brandon AubreyDal.at N.Y.-G
19Wil LutzDen.vs. L.V.
20Greg ZuerleinN.Y.-Jvs. Buf.
21Jake MoodyS.F.at Pit.
22Joey SlyeWas.vs. Ari.
23Nick FolkTen.at N.O.
24Chris BoswellPit.vs. S.F.
25Chase McLaughlinT.B.at Min.
26Matt PraterAri.at Was.
27Ka'imi FairbairnHou.at Bal.
28Anders CarlsonG.B.at Chi.
29Brett MaherL.A.-Rat Sea.
30Blake GrupeN.O.vs. Ten.
31Chad RylandN.E.vs. Phi.
32Eddy PineiroCar.at Atl.

DEFENSE/SPECIAL TEAMS

1Baltimore Ravensvs. Hou.
2Philadelphia Eaglesvs. N.E.
3San Francisco 49ersat Pit.
4Buffalo Billsat N.Y.-J
5Jacksonville Jaguarsat Ind.
6Denver Broncosvs. L.V.
7Washington Commandersvs. Ari.
8Dallas Cowboysat N.Y.-G
9Pittsburgh Steelersvs. S.F.
10Kansas City Chiefsvs. Det.
11New York Jetsvs. Buf.
12Atlanta Falconsvs. Car.
13New Orleans Saintsvs. Ten.
14Seattle Seahawksvs. L.A.-R
15Minnesota Vikingsvs. T.B.
16Cincinnati Bengalsat Cle.
17Tennessee Titansat N.O.
18Los Angeles Chargersvs. Mia.
19Tampa Bay Buccaneersat Min.
20New England Patriotsat Phi.
21Cleveland Brownsvs. Cin.
22Chicago Bearsvs. G.B.
23Los Angeles Ramsat Sea.
24Miami Dolphinsat L.A.-C
25Green Bay Packersat Chi.
26Carolina Panthersat Atl.
27New York Giantsvs. Dal.
28Las Vegas Raidersat Den.
29Detroit Lionsat K.C.
30Indianapolis Coltsvs. Jac.
31Arizona Cardinalsat Was.
32Houston Texansat Bal.
Week 1 fantasy football rankings: Chase for a championship begins (2024)

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