10 Fantasy Football Takeaways from Week 1: Josh Allen and Caleb Williams go scorched earth
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Key Points:
- The Chicago Bears scored 59 points in Week 1 without relying on their notable pass-catchers, instead building their offense around a strong ground game with two 100-yard rushers and five rushing touchdowns.
- The Los Angeles Chargers experienced a significant collapse after losing key player Ladd McConkey to injury, with their offensive efficiency plummeting once he left the game, raising concerns about their depth.
- Kenneth Walker delivered a standout performance with 173 rushing yards and a record 14 missed tackles forced, marking the best running back performance during Patrick Mahomes' era.
- Christian McCaffrey's expected points dropped significantly from his 2025 average, signaling potential challenges ahead despite maintaining a solid workload and target dominance.
- The Falcons struggled with Cooper Rush as their starting quarterback, resulting in poor offensive efficiency and reduced target shares for key players Drake London and Kyle Pitts.
