Week 1 of the NFL season brought us everything we’d hoped for: excitement, drama, and plenty of points on the scoreboard. On a recent podcast, Chris Welsh, Scott Bogman, and Dr. Deepak Chona provided a comprehensive recap of the highs, lows, and significant injuries that could impact your fantasy roster.
Week 1 Recap
Week 1 lived up to its reputation, delivering a mix of chaos, beauty, and high-scoring matchups that left fantasy owners both elated and disappointed. The FantasyPros Fantasy Football podcast dissected all the action and shared insights to help you navigate the season successfully.
Here are some key takeaways from the opening week:
Injury Updates
JK Dobbins‘ Season-Ending Blow
The unfortunate news struck early in Week 1 as JK Dobbins suffered a torn Achilles, effectively ending his season. This devastating injury has major implications for fantasy owners.
#Ravens RB J.K. Dobbins is expected to undergo surgery Friday for his torn Achilles, per source.
Cam Akers recovered in less than 6 months from a torn Achilles two years ago and Dobbins is aiming for a similar timeline.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 11, 2023
Diontae Johnson and Aaron Jones
Aaron Jones’ hamstring injury is a significant fantasy takeaway. Depending on anticipated recovery time, A.J. Dillon gets a bump in all formats.
Diontae Johnson’s hamstring injury has raised concerns for the Steelers offense as a whole.
#NFL Injury Updates:#Packers Aaron Jones – Stretching on sideline suggests mild hamstring. Lean towards playing Wk 3 but w/~15% re-injury risk#Steelers Diontae Johnson – Video suggests moderate severity hamstring. Avg = 2 wks. Lean towards missing Wk 2, return Wk 3-4
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— Deepak Chona, MD. SportsMedAnalytics (@SportMDAnalysis) September 11, 2023
Jacobi Myers took a helmet-to-helmet hit, leading to concerns about a possible concussion.
Raiders’ WR Jakobi Meyers is in concussion protocol.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 11, 2023
Player Performances
Poor Results for Joe Burrow
Joe Burrow’s return to action after missing all of preseason and it didn’t go as planned. His lackluster performance had a ripple effect on the entire Bengals’ offense.
Standout Performers
Tyler Allgeier and Bijan Robinson impressed in Week 1, making them players to watch moving forward.
Calvin Ridley had a fantastic game with 11 targets, 8 catches, 101 yards, and a touchdown.
Air yards share leaders
Kyle Pitts -83%
Tee Higgins- 64%
DK Metcalf- 62%
Nico Collins – 61%
A.J. Brown – 59%
Davante Adams – 52%
Darnell Mooney – 51%
Mack Hollins – 51%
Mike Evans- 50%
Brandon Aiyuk- 47%
Keenan Allen -45%
Tyreek Hill – 45%
Calvin Ridley – 45%— Andrew Erickson™ (@AndrewErickson_) September 11, 2023
Baker Mayfield had a strong showing.
Alexander Mattison: Concerns surround Alexander Mattison’s usage as an RB1 for the Vikings. The podcast explores whether Mattison or Rachaad White is the better choice.
Derek Carr, Michael Thomas, and DeAndre Hopkins: Derek Carr and the New Orleans offense showcased their potential with deep shots and the involvement of Michael Thomas. DeAndre Hopkins also had a solid performance with 13 targets.
Notable Games
Cardinals’ Disappointing Start
The Arizona Cardinals got off to a disappointing start, losing to Washington 20-16. Fitting for this team: They are who we thought they were.
Raiders vs. Broncos: A Game of Weirdness
The Raiders narrowly defeated the Broncos 17-16 in a game filled with unusual twists and turns. The hosts break down the key takeaways from this matchup.
Waiver Wire Targets
Joshua Kelley had a significant workload and could be a valuable pickup on waivers.
Austin Ekeler had 16 carries for 117 yards and 1 TD. But shocking…
Joshua Kelley had 16 carries for 91 yards and 1 TD. The team ran ALL over the Dolphins.
ADD KELLEY
Keenan Allen was WR1 – 9 targets 6 for 76. Mike Williams missed time and still finished with 5 targets 4-45.
— Andrew Erickson™ (@AndrewErickson_) September 11, 2023
Remember to stay subscribed to the FantasyPros YouTube channel and the podcast for all the latest insights and updates for week two. The fantasy football action is only going to get more exciting, and we’ve got you covered.
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