Football is finally back! It’s time to get your squad off on the right foot with my Week 1 Fantasy Football Rankings.
If “Draft SZN” is the most exciting time of the year, Week 1 is a close second. Every fantasy team is blissfully undefeated and has the potential to run through their league and secure a title. Before that happens, you must take it one week at a time.
Player rankings can change rapidly based on injury updates, roster changes, and other factors, so stay updated with the latest news leading up to your draft or lineup decisions for Week 1.
Check out all of our Week 1 Fantasy Football analysis. It’ll be streaming out all week!
Volatile Running Backs
Running backs were by far the most challenging position to rank this week. Here are three situations that made ranking difficult:
- Javonte Williams: While Javonte Williams was my league-winner pick, it’s reasonable to expect a cautious approach from the Denver Broncos coaching staff after a surprisingly early return from a gruesome knee injury. Sean Payton may limit his workload early in the season to ensure he’s fully healthy. Keep an eye on the latest news and start him cautiously if you have him on your roster.
- Breece Hall: Like Williams, Breece Hall’s workload will likely be limited to start the year as he returns from an ACL tear. It’s crucial to monitor his usage and performance in Week 1 and adjust your lineup accordingly.
- Indianapolis Colts Running Backs: With Jonathan Taylor missing the first four weeks, head coach Shane Steichen will split the workload between Deon Jackson, Zack Moss, and rookie Evan Hull. “I think it’s running back by committee,” Steichen said, via the Indy Star. “Whoever’s got the hot hand, let ’em ride a little bit.”
Week 1 Fantasy Football Rankings
Below, you will find my Half-PPR rankings where passing touchdowns are worth 4 points. Remember, Week 1 is just the beginning of a long season. Fantasy football is often unpredictable, and flexibility in managing your roster will be the key to success throughout the season.
More Week 1 Rankings: Quarterback | Running Back | Wide Receiver | Tight End
Without further ado, let’s dive into my Week 1 Fantasy Football Rankings!
| Rnk | Player | Team | Tier | Opp | Kickoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josh Allen | BUF | 1 | vs NYG | Sun 8:20pm ET |
| 2 | Patrick Mahomes II | KC | 1 | vs DEN | Thu 8:15pm ET |
| 3 | Jalen Hurts | PHI | 2 | @ NYJ | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 4 | Tua Tagovailoa | MIA | 2 | vs CAR | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 5 | Lamar Jackson | BAL | 2 | @ TEN | Sun 9:30am ET |
| 6 | Justin Fields | CHI | 3 | vs MIN | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 7 | Justin Herbert | LAC | 3 | vs DAL | Mon 8:15pm ET |
| 8 | Joe Burrow | CIN | 3 | vs SEA | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 9 | Trevor Lawrence | JAC | 3 | vs IND | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 10 | Matthew Stafford | LAR | 4 | vs ARI | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 11 | Kirk Cousins | MIN | 4 | @ CHI | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 12 | Dak Prescott | DAL | 4 | @ LAC | Mon 8:15pm ET |
| 13 | Jared Goff | DET | 4 | @ TB | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 14 | Geno Smith | SEA | 5 | @ CIN | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 15 | Russell Wilson | DEN | 5 | @ KC | Thu 8:15pm ET |
| 16 | Brock Purdy | SF | 5 | @ CLE | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 17 | Baker Mayfield | TB | 6 | vs DET | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 18 | Sam Howell | WAS | 6 | @ ATL | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 19 | C.J. Stroud | HOU | 6 | vs NO | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 20 | Joshua Dobbs | ARI | 7 | @ LAR | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 21 | Gardner Minshew II | IND | 7 | @ JAC | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 22 | Derek Carr | NO | 7 | @ HOU | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 23 | Jimmy Garoppolo | LV | 7 | vs NE | Sun 4:05pm ET |
| 24 | Desmond Ridder | ATL | 8 | vs WAS | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 25 | Bryce Young | CAR | 8 | @ MIA | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 26 | Zach Wilson | NYJ | 8 | vs PHI | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 27 | Mac Jones | NE | 8 | @ LV | Sun 4:05pm ET |
| 28 | Ryan Tannehill | TEN | 8 | vs BAL | Sun 9:30am ET |
| 29 | Tyrod Taylor | NYG | 9 | @ BUF | Sun 8:20pm ET |
| 30 | PJ Walker | CLE | 9 | vs SF | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| Rnk | Player | Team | Tier | Opp | Kickoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christian McCaffrey | SF | 1 | @ PIT | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 2 | Bijan Robinson | ATL | 2 | vs CAR | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 3 | Austin Ekeler | LAC | 2 | vs MIA | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 4 | Nick Chubb | CLE | 2 | vs CIN | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 5 | Josh Jacobs | LV | 2 | @ DEN | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 6 | Saquon Barkley | NYG | 3 | vs DAL | Sun 8:20pm ET |
| 7 | Derrick Henry | TEN | 3 | @ NO | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 8 | Tony Pollard | DAL | 3 | @ NYG | Sun 8:20pm ET |
| 9 | Rhamondre Stevenson | NE | 4 | vs PHI | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 10 | Joe Mixon | CIN | 4 | @ CLE | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 11 | J.K. Dobbins | BAL | 4 | vs HOU | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 12 | Travis Etienne Jr. | JAC | 5 | @ IND | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 13 | Kenneth Walker III | SEA | 5 | vs LAR | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 14 | Najee Harris | PIT | 5 | vs SF | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 15 | Cam Akers | LAR | 5 | @ SEA | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 16 | Jahmyr Gibbs | DET | 6 | @ KC | Thu 8:20pm ET |
| 17 | Aaron Jones | GB | 6 | @ CHI | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 18 | James Conner | ARI | 6 | @ WAS | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 19 | Miles Sanders | CAR | 6 | @ ATL | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 20 | Alexander Mattison | MIN | 6 | vs TB | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 21 | Javonte Williams | DEN | 6 | vs LV | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 22 | Breece Hall | NYJ | 6 | vs BUF | Mon 8:15pm ET |
| 23 | Isiah Pacheco | KC | 6 | vs DET | Thu 8:20pm ET |
| 24 | David Montgomery | DET | 6 | @ KC | Thu 8:20pm ET |
| 25 | James Cook | BUF | 6 | @ NYJ | Mon 8:15pm ET |
| 26 | Dameon Pierce | HOU | 6 | @ BAL | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 27 | Jamaal Williams | NO | 6 | vs TEN | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 28 | Khalil Herbert | CHI | 6 | vs GB | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 29 | Rachaad White | TB | 6 | @ MIN | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 30 | Brian Robinson Jr. | WAS | 7 | vs ARI | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 31 | Raheem Mostert | MIA | 7 | @ LAC | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 32 | Dalvin Cook | NYJ | 7 | vs BUF | Mon 8:15pm ET |
| 33 | Antonio Gibson | WAS | 7 | vs ARI | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 34 | Samaje Perine | DEN | 7 | vs LV | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 35 | Jerick McKinnon | KC | 7 | vs DET | Thu 8:20pm ET |
| 36 | D'Andre Swift | PHI | 7 | @ NE | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 37 | Deon Jackson | IND | 8 | vs JAC | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 38 | Rashaad Penny | PHI | 8 | @ NE | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 39 | AJ Dillon | GB | 8 | @ CHI | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 40 | Zach Charbonnet | SEA | 8 | vs LAR | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 41 | Tank Bigsby | JAC | 8 | @ IND | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 42 | De'Von Achane | MIA | 9 | @ LAC | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 43 | Gus Edwards | BAL | 9 | vs HOU | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 44 | D'Onta Foreman | CHI | 9 | vs GB | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 45 | Elijah Mitchell | SF | 10 | @ PIT | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 46 | Damien Harris | BUF | 10 | @ NYJ | Mon 8:15pm ET |
| 47 | Kenneth Gainwell | PHI | 10 | @ NE | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 48 | Tyler Allgeier | ATL | 10 | vs CAR | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 49 | Devin Singletary | HOU | 10 | @ BAL | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 50 | Zack Moss | IND | 10 | vs JAC | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| Rnk | Player | Team | Tier | Opp | Kickoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justin Jefferson | MIN | 1 | vs TB | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 2 | Ja'Marr Chase | CIN | 1 | @ CLE | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 3 | Tyreek Hill | MIA | 2 | @ LAC | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 4 | CeeDee Lamb | DAL | 2 | @ NYG | Sun 8:20pm ET |
| 5 | Garrett Wilson | NYJ | 3 | vs BUF | Mon 8:15pm ET |
| 6 | Stefon Diggs | BUF | 3 | @ NYJ | Mon 8:15pm ET |
| 7 | Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | 3 | @ KC | Thu 8:20pm ET |
| 8 | A.J. Brown | PHI | 3 | @ NE | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 9 | Chris Olave | NO | 4 | vs TEN | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 10 | Davante Adams | LV | 4 | @ DEN | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 11 | Jaylen Waddle | MIA | 5 | @ LAC | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 12 | Calvin Ridley | JAC | 5 | @ IND | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 13 | Tee Higgins | CIN | 5 | @ CLE | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 14 | DeVonta Smith | PHI | 5 | @ NE | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 15 | Amari Cooper | CLE | 6 | vs CIN | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 16 | Drake London | ATL | 6 | vs CAR | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 17 | Keenan Allen | LAC | 6 | vs MIA | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 18 | DK Metcalf | SEA | 7 | vs LAR | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 19 | DJ Moore | CHI | 7 | vs GB | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 20 | Deebo Samuel | SF | 8 | @ PIT | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 21 | DeAndre Hopkins | TEN | 8 | @ NO | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 22 | Terry McLaurin | WAS | 8 | vs ARI | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 23 | Mike Evans | TB | 9 | @ MIN | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 24 | Chris Godwin | TB | 9 | @ MIN | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 25 | Jerry Jeudy | DEN | 9 | vs LV | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 26 | Jahan Dotson | WAS | 9 | vs ARI | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 27 | Michael Pittman Jr. | IND | 9 | vs JAC | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 28 | Brandon Aiyuk | SF | 9 | @ PIT | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 29 | Tyler Lockett | SEA | 10 | vs LAR | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 30 | Diontae Johnson | PIT | 11 | vs SF | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 31 | Treylon Burks | TEN | 11 | @ NO | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 32 | Christian Kirk | JAC | 11 | @ IND | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 33 | Marquise Brown | ARI | 11 | @ WAS | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 34 | Skyy Moore | KC | 11 | vs DET | Thu 8:20pm ET |
| 35 | Mike Williams | LAC | 11 | vs MIA | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 36 | JuJu Smith-Schuster | NE | 11 | vs PHI | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 37 | Brandin Cooks | DAL | 11 | @ NYG | Sun 8:20pm ET |
| 38 | Jordan Addison | MIN | 12 | vs TB | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 39 | Jaxon Smith-Njigba | SEA | 12 | vs LAR | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 40 | George Pickens | PIT | 12 | vs SF | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 41 | Zay Flowers | BAL | 12 | vs HOU | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 42 | Van Jefferson | LAR | 12 | @ SEA | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 43 | Michael Thomas | NO | 13 | vs TEN | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 44 | Kadarius Toney | KC | 13 | vs DET | Thu 8:20pm ET |
| 45 | Gabe Davis | BUF | 13 | @ NYJ | Mon 8:15pm ET |
| 46 | Rashod Bateman | BAL | 13 | vs HOU | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 47 | Romeo Doubs | GB | 13 | @ CHI | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 48 | Courtland Sutton | DEN | 13 | vs LV | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 49 | Darnell Mooney | CHI | 13 | vs GB | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 50 | Odell Beckham Jr. | BAL | 13 | vs HOU | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 51 | Jakobi Meyers | LV | 13 | @ DEN | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 52 | Adam Thielen | CAR | 13 | @ ATL | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 53 | Elijah Moore | CLE | 13 | vs CIN | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 54 | Marquez Valdes-Scantling | KC | 13 | vs DET | Thu 8:20pm ET |
| 55 | Jayden Reed | GB | 13 | @ CHI | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 56 | Jonathan Mingo | CAR | 13 | @ ATL | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 57 | Allen Lazard | NYJ | 13 | vs BUF | Mon 8:15pm ET |
| 58 | DeVante Parker | NE | 13 | vs PHI | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 59 | Puka Nacua | LAR | 13 | @ SEA | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 60 | K.J. Osborn | MIN | 13 | vs TB | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 61 | Michael Gallup | DAL | 13 | @ NYG | Sun 8:20pm ET |
| 62 | Quentin Johnston | LAC | 13 | vs MIA | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 63 | Zay Jones | JAC | 13 | @ IND | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 64 | Robert Woods | HOU | 13 | @ BAL | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 65 | Nico Collins | HOU | 13 | @ BAL | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 66 | Donovan Peoples-Jones | CLE | 14 | vs CIN | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 67 | Joshua Palmer | LAC | 14 | vs MIA | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 68 | Darius Slayton | NYG | 14 | vs DAL | Sun 8:20pm ET |
| 69 | Isaiah Hodgins | NYG | 14 | vs DAL | Sun 8:20pm ET |
| 70 | Tyler Boyd | CIN | 14 | @ CLE | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 71 | Rashid Shaheed | NO | 14 | vs TEN | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 72 | Parris Campbell | NYG | 14 | vs DAL | Sun 8:20pm ET |
| 73 | Curtis Samuel | WAS | 15 | vs ARI | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 74 | Rondale Moore | ARI | 15 | @ WAS | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 75 | Alec Pierce | IND | 15 | vs JAC | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| Rnk | Name | Team | Tier | Opp | Kickoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark Andrews | BAL | 1 | vs HOU | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 2 | Darren Waller | NYG | 2 | vs DAL | Sun 8:20pm ET |
| 3 | T.J. Hockenson | MIN | 2 | vs TB | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 4 | Dallas Goedert | PHI | 3 | @ NE | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 5 | George Kittle | SF | 3 | @ PIT | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 6 | Kyle Pitts | ATL | 3 | vs CAR | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 7 | David Njoku | CLE | 4 | vs CIN | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 8 | Pat Freiermuth | PIT | 4 | vs SF | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 9 | Evan Engram | JAC | 4 | @ IND | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 10 | Dalton Schultz | HOU | 5 | @ BAL | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 11 | Juwan Johnson | NO | 5 | vs TEN | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 12 | Tyler Higbee | LAR | 5 | @ SEA | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 13 | Chigoziem Okonkwo | TEN | 5 | @ NO | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 14 | Cole Kmet | CHI | 6 | vs GB | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 15 | Sam LaPorta | DET | 6 | @ KC | Thu 8:20pm ET |
| 16 | Dalton Kincaid | BUF | 7 | @ NYJ | Mon 8:15pm ET |
| 17 | Noah Gray | KC | 7 | vs DET | Thu 8:20pm ET |
| 18 | Jake Ferguson | DAL | 7 | @ NYG | Sun 8:20pm ET |
| 19 | Gerald Everett | LAC | 7 | vs MIA | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 20 | Hayden Hurst | CAR | 8 | @ ATL | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 21 | Greg Dulcich | DEN | 8 | vs LV | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 22 | Luke Musgrave | GB | 8 | @ CHI | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 23 | Tyler Conklin | NYJ | 8 | vs BUF | Mon 8:15pm ET |
| 24 | Noah Fant | SEA | 8 | vs LAR | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 25 | Irv Smith Jr. | CIN | 8 | @ CLE | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| Rnk | Defense | Team | Tier | Opp | Kickoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore Ravens | BAL | 1 | vs HOU | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 2 | Dallas Cowboys | DAL | 2 | @ NYG | Sun 8:20pm ET |
| 3 | Philadelphia Eagles | PHI | 2 | @ NE | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 4 | Denver Broncos | DEN | 3 | vs LV | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 5 | San Francisco 49ers | SF | 3 | @ PIT | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 6 | Washington Commanders | WAS | 3 | vs ARI | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 7 | Seattle Seahawks | SEA | 3 | vs LAR | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 8 | Jacksonville Jaguars | JAC | 4 | @ IND | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 9 | Kansas City Chiefs | KC | 4 | vs DET | Thu 8:20pm ET |
| 10 | Buffalo Bills | BUF | 4 | @ NYJ | Mon 8:15pm ET |
| 11 | New York Jets | NYJ | 4 | vs BUF | Mon 8:15pm ET |
| 12 | Pittsburgh Steelers | PIT | 5 | vs SF | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 13 | Cincinnati Bengals | CIN | 5 | @ CLE | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 14 | Minnesota Vikings | MIN | 6 | vs TB | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 15 | New Orleans Saints | NO | 6 | vs TEN | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 16 | Cleveland Browns | CLE | 6 | vs CIN | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 17 | New England Patriots | NE | 6 | vs PHI | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 18 | Los Angeles Rams | LAR | 7 | @ SEA | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 19 | Tennessee Titans | TEN | 7 | @ NO | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 20 | Atlanta Falcons | ATL | 7 | vs CAR | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| Rnk | Kicker | Team | Tier | Opp | Kickoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrison Butker | KC | 1 | vs DET | Thu 8:20pm ET |
| 2 | Justin Tucker | BAL | 1 | vs HOU | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 3 | Tyler Bass | BUF | 1 | @ NYJ | Mon 8:15pm ET |
| 4 | Evan McPherson | CIN | 2 | @ CLE | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 5 | Jason Myers | SEA | 2 | vs LAR | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 6 | Cameron Dicker | LAC | 3 | vs MIA | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 7 | Jason Sanders | MIA | 3 | @ LAC | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 8 | Daniel Carlson | LV | 4 | @ DEN | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 9 | Greg Zuerlein | NYJ | 4 | vs BUF | Mon 8:15pm ET |
| 10 | Younghoe Koo | ATL | 4 | vs CAR | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 11 | Jake Elliott | PHI | 4 | @ NE | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 12 | Wil Lutz | DEN | 4 | vs LV | Sun 4:25pm ET |
| 13 | Blake Grupe | NO | 4 | vs TEN | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 14 | Greg Joseph | MIN | 4 | vs TB | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 15 | Brandon McManus | JAC | 4 | @ IND | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 16 | Nick Folk | TEN | 5 | @ NO | Sun 1:00pm ET |
| 17 | Riley Patterson | DET | 5 | @ KC | Thu 8:20pm ET |
| 18 | Brandon Aubrey | DAL | 5 | @ NYG | Sun 8:20pm ET |
| 19 | Graham Gano | NYG | 5 | vs DAL | Sun 8:20pm ET |
| 20 | Dustin Hopkins | CLE | 5 | vs CIN | Sun 1:00pm ET |
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