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Fantasy Football Player Notes

Week 1 Rankings

Dalvin Cook Note
Dalvin Cook photo 49. Dalvin Cook RB - (BYE)
Michael Thomas Note
Michael Thomas photo 78. Michael Thomas WR - (BYE)
Plagued by foot problems that limited him to 10 games over the last three seasons, Thomas is seemingly healthy now. The NFL's receptions leader in 2018 and 2019 probably isn't going to catch 100 passes this year even if he stays completely healthy - teammate Chris Olave is too good - but Thomas can be a useful fantasy asset as a complementary possession receiver. With Thomas in a home matchup against a bad Tennessee pass defense, Thomas is flex-worthy this week as a low-end WR3.
36 weeks ago
Jerick McKinnon Note
Jerick McKinnon photo 80. Jerick McKinnon RB - (BYE)
McKinnon ran hot to close the year in 2022. If you've drafted him, it's for his PPR appeal, but sadly, this isn't a week to consider him in your flex. McKinnon had an 11.7% target share last season while leading the Kansas City backfield with a 43.1% route per dropback rate. He was 15th in yards per route run with a 23% target per route run rate. Detroit shut down backs in the passing game last season, allowing the second-fewest receptions and the lowest receiving yards to the position. They were also 17th in yards per reception while surrendering zero receiving touchdowns. McKinnon is a desperation flex play in PPR formats.
36 weeks ago
Damien Harris Note
Damien Harris photo 104. Damien Harris RB - (BYE)
The ex-Patriot will get touches, but he might not be fantasy-relevant if the Bills are committed to using James Cook as their lead back. Harris had 15 touchdown runs in 2021, but even if he ends up as Buffalo's designated goal-line back, it's hard to imagine Harris scoring double-digit touchdowns when Bills QB Josh Allen is so fond of calling his own number when the Bills are close to the end zone. Fade Harris until we see how his role evolves.
36 weeks ago
Hunter Renfrow Note
Hunter Renfrow photo 143. Hunter Renfrow WR - (BYE)
Renfrow is this year's Curtis Samuel. Everybody is just going to completely forget that Renfrow leveraged his savvy route-running to a 111-1096-9 stat line in 2021 because he was never healthy at any point in 2022. Don't be that person who overlooks Renfrow. He showed in Week 18 that he still has "it" going a perfect 7-for-7 for a season-high 63 yards and 1 TD. We still don't know what his role will be with Meyers added to the offense, so he cannot be started in Week 1. But if he sees great usage from the slot (that's what I am projecting) look out for him on the Week 2 waiver wire.
36 weeks ago
Joshua Kelley Note
Joshua Kelley photo 158. Joshua Kelley RB - (BYE)
It's possible we see more of a 1-2 split with Kellen Moore inserted as the new offensive play caller, but I wouldn't bet a Week 1 Flex spot on it. Keep Kelley stashed as a high-end handcuff in case Ekeler suffers an injury. The former UCLA product has been a great fit in Moore's downhill running scheme and did enough during the preseason to get the initial No.2 nod over second-year RB Isaiah Spiller.
36 weeks ago
Marvin Jones Jr. Note
Marvin Jones Jr. photo 166. Marvin Jones Jr. WR - (BYE)
Jones isn't a spring chicken, and it showed last year as he limped to a WR69 (nice
36 weeks ago
Logan Thomas Note
Logan Thomas photo 173. Logan Thomas TE - (BYE)
Logan Thomas has missed a lot of time this preseason period dealing with a nagging calf injury, but he is believed to be back to full health in preparation of Week 1. We know that he will have a featured role on the offense given Bieniemy's experience with tight ends in his days spent in Kansas City. If healthy, LT could surprise in a big way as soon as Week 1. Recall that he finished 4th at the position in 2020 and was 10th in points per game in 2021. And the matchup versus a Jonathan Gannon-led defense could prove very favorable. Gannon's defense was very strong in Philadelphia over the last two years, but linebacker depth was always a serious question mark. Kyzir White came over from the Eagles this offseason, but the team traded Isaiah Simmons for a seventh-round pick. White is not a difference maker in coverage which lends itself to Thomas finding production in Week 1. Gannon's Eagles in 2021 were the second-worst team versus tight ends in fantasy points allowed.
36 weeks ago
Mecole Hardman Jr. Note
Mecole Hardman Jr. photo 174. Mecole Hardman Jr. WR - (BYE)
Richie James Jr. Note
Richie James Jr. photo 182. Richie James Jr. WR - (BYE)
Latavius Murray Note
Latavius Murray photo 183. Latavius Murray RB - (BYE)
Matt Breida Note
Matt Breida photo 194. Matt Breida RB - (BYE)
Breida is a handcuff to Barkley and nothing more. And he may not even be a valuable handcuff because in the event of an injury to Barkley, he'll likely split time with (and possibly even take a back seat to) rookie Eric Gray.
36 weeks ago
Randall Cobb Note
Randall Cobb photo 197. Randall Cobb WR - (BYE)
Sterling Shepard Note
Sterling Shepard photo 204. Sterling Shepard WR - (BYE)
Jamal Agnew Note
Jamal Agnew photo 252. Jamal Agnew WR - (BYE)
Ty Montgomery II Note
Ty Montgomery II photo 260. Ty Montgomery II WR,RB - (BYE)
Jimmy Graham Note
Jimmy Graham photo 271. Jimmy Graham TE - (BYE)
Blake Bell Note
Blake Bell photo 273. Blake Bell TE - (BYE)
Brandon Bolden Note
Brandon Bolden photo 274. Brandon Bolden RB - (BYE)
Tyler Kroft Note
Tyler Kroft photo 284. Tyler Kroft TE - (BYE)
Brycen Hopkins Note
Brycen Hopkins photo 290. Brycen Hopkins TE - (BYE)
Marquise Goodwin Note
Marquise Goodwin photo 298. Marquise Goodwin WR - (BYE)
Kirk Merritt Note
Kirk Merritt photo 308. Kirk Merritt WR,RB - (BYE)
DeAndre Carter Note
DeAndre Carter photo 316. DeAndre Carter WR - (BYE)
Leonard Fournette Note
Leonard Fournette photo 317. Leonard Fournette RB - (BYE)
Trevon Wesco Note
Trevon Wesco photo 318. Trevon Wesco TE - (BYE)
Keith Smith Note
Keith Smith photo 323. Keith Smith RB - (BYE)
Kareem Hunt Note
Kareem Hunt photo 330. Kareem Hunt RB - (BYE)
Keith Kirkwood Note
Keith Kirkwood photo 335. Keith Kirkwood WR - (BYE)
Anthony McFarland Jr. Note
Anthony McFarland Jr. photo 338. Anthony McFarland Jr. RB - (BYE)
Geoff Swaim Note
Geoff Swaim photo 342. Geoff Swaim TE - (BYE)
Marcedes Lewis Note
Marcedes Lewis photo 345. Marcedes Lewis TE - (BYE)
Jacob Johnson Note
Jacob Johnson photo 354. Jacob Johnson RB - (BYE)
Melvin Gordon III Note
Melvin Gordon III photo 355. Melvin Gordon III RB - (BYE)
Robbie Chosen Note
Robbie Chosen photo 358. Robbie Chosen WR - (BYE)
Kenyan Drake Note
Kenyan Drake photo 360. Kenyan Drake RB - (BYE)
Dontrell Hilliard Note
Dontrell Hilliard photo 363. Dontrell Hilliard RB - (BYE)
Darrell Henderson Jr. Note
Darrell Henderson Jr. photo 365. Darrell Henderson Jr. RB - (BYE)
Darrel Williams Note
Darrel Williams photo 368. Darrel Williams RB - (BYE)
J.D. McKissic Note
J.D. McKissic photo 372. J.D. McKissic RB - (BYE)
Byron Pringle Note
Byron Pringle photo 377. Byron Pringle WR - (BYE)
Corey Clement Note
Corey Clement photo 379. Corey Clement RB - (BYE)
Cameron Brate Note
Cameron Brate photo 394. Cameron Brate TE - (BYE)
Jared Cook Note
Jared Cook photo 395. Jared Cook TE - (BYE)
Julio Jones Note
Julio Jones photo 396. Julio Jones WR - (BYE)
William Fuller V Note
William Fuller V photo 398. William Fuller V WR - (BYE)
DeSean Jackson Note
DeSean Jackson photo 399. DeSean Jackson WR - (BYE)
Adrian Peterson Note
Adrian Peterson photo 401. Adrian Peterson RB - (BYE)
Johntay Cook II Note
Johntay Cook II photo 402. Johntay Cook II WR - (BYE)
Trey Burton Note
Trey Burton photo 403. Trey Burton TE - (BYE)
John Brown Note
John Brown photo 404. John Brown WR - (BYE)
T.Y. Hilton Note
T.Y. Hilton photo 407. T.Y. Hilton WR - (BYE)
Jordan Franks Note
Jordan Franks photo 410. Jordan Franks TE - (BYE)
Jason Huntley Note
Jason Huntley photo 416. Jason Huntley RB - (BYE)
Mark Ingram II Note
Mark Ingram II photo 419. Mark Ingram II RB - (BYE)
Taiwan Jones Note
Taiwan Jones photo 421. Taiwan Jones RB - (BYE)
Derek Watt Note
Derek Watt photo 422. Derek Watt RB - (BYE)
Rex Burkhead Note
Rex Burkhead photo 423. Rex Burkhead RB - (BYE)
Darrell Daniels Note
Darrell Daniels photo 437. Darrell Daniels TE - (BYE)
Austin Allen Note
Austin Allen photo 438. Austin Allen TE - (BYE)
Dezmon Patmon Note
Dezmon Patmon photo 439. Dezmon Patmon WR - (BYE)
La'Mical Perine Note
La'Mical Perine photo 440. La'Mical Perine RB - (BYE)
Bruce Miller Note
Bruce Miller photo 441. Bruce Miller RB - (BYE)
Maxx Williams Note
Maxx Williams photo 451. Maxx Williams TE - (BYE)
Greg Bell Note
Greg Bell photo 456. Greg Bell RB - (BYE)
Laquon Treadwell Note
Laquon Treadwell photo 478. Laquon Treadwell WR - (BYE)
Amari Rodgers Note
Amari Rodgers photo 499. Amari Rodgers WR - (BYE)
Alex Erickson Note
Alex Erickson photo 500. Alex Erickson WR - (BYE)
Terrell Bynum Note
Terrell Bynum photo 502. Terrell Bynum WR - (BYE)
Spencer Brown Note
Spencer Brown photo 508. Spencer Brown RB - (BYE)
Qadree Ollison Note
Qadree Ollison photo 511. Qadree Ollison RB - (BYE)
Isaiah Winstead Note
Isaiah Winstead photo 515. Isaiah Winstead WR - (BYE)
Matthew Slater Note
Matthew Slater photo 519. Matthew Slater WR - (BYE)