Start 'Em, Sit 'Em For Week 1 Fantasy Football: Jared Goff In A Smash Spot Versus Saints
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Key Points:
- Jared Goff is recommended as a Week 1 start in all 12-team fantasy football leagues, projected as a low-end QB1 with upside, benefiting from a high team total and favorable matchup against the Saints secondary.
- Kyler Murray is a strong QB1 candidate for underdog leagues, ranked above several notable quarterbacks for Week 1, while Patrick Mahomes is advised to be benched in most formats due to a tough matchup and recovery from ACL surgery.
- MarShawn Lloyd is highlighted as a Week 1 start at running back, especially in 12-team leagues with multiple flex spots, expected to lead the Packers' backfield in Josh Jacobs' absence despite limited career experience.
- The Packers offense projects a solid team total with a balanced attack, and although the Vikings have a strong run defense, recent roster changes may lessen their effectiveness against the run in Week 1.
- FantasyLife+ offers detailed projections and rankings, with Lloyd ranked higher than his draft position suggests, and the article encourages using their tools and subscription services for in-depth fantasy football advice.
