Heath Cummings' Week 1 Fantasy projections: Biggest risers and fallers
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Key Points:
- Week 1 fantasy football projections highlight key risers like Justin Herbert, who is now considered a top QB1 due to a favorable matchup and high implied team total, and Rhamondre Stevenson, projected as a borderline RB1 with expected high touches in TreVeyon Henderson's absence.
- Marshawn Lloyd and Jadarian Price are expected to be lead running backs for their teams, with both projected as RB2 options, while WRs DK Metcalf and Tre Tucker are poised as clear WR1s for their respective teams with strong fantasy potential.
- The 49ers face a tough defensive matchup against the Rams, leading to downgrades for Brock Purdy, George Kittle, and others, with Christian McCaffrey being the only 49er strongly recommended to start despite a slight projection hit.
- Rookie running backs, except Jadarian Price, are generally not recommended as starters or flex options due to injury concerns, unfavorable game situations, or limited expected touches early in the season.
- Weekly projections will be updated throughout the week, especially on Sunday morning, to reflect injury news, line movements, and other factors, encouraging fantasy managers to monitor changes before finalizing lineups.
