Fantasy football rankings Week 1: Dave Richard's tough calls who to start, sit flex
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Key Points:
- Fantasy Football lineup decisions should focus on weekly matchups rather than draft order, considering factors like defensive schemes, player health, and offensive strategies to optimize performance.
- Key Week 1 player recommendations include must-starts like Jaxon Smith-Njigba, A.J. Brown, Christian McCaffrey, Lamar Jackson, and Josh Allen, while caution is advised for borderline starters such as Baker Mayfield, Kyler Murray, and Daniel Jones.
- Several teams face challenging defensive matchups impacting player value, including the Bengals' strengthened defense against Baker Mayfield, the Packers' weakened pass rush against Kyler Murray, and the Rams' improved secondary affecting Mike Evans.
- Travel and acclimation factors, such as the Rams' late arrival in Australia versus the 49ers' extended stay, may influence player performance in international games.
- Offensive and defensive scheme changes, new coaching strategies, and player acquisitions across teams like the Commanders, Cowboys, and Chiefs are expected to affect player usage and fantasy output in Week 1.
