{"id":94337,"date":"2020-09-08T22:36:51","date_gmt":"2020-09-09T02:36:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=94337"},"modified":"2020-09-08T22:36:51","modified_gmt":"2020-09-09T02:36:51","slug":"week-1-fantasy-football-situations-to-watch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2020\/09\/08\/week-1-fantasy-football-situations-to-watch\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 1 Fantasy Football Situations To Watch"},"content":{"rendered":"

Football season is finally here and not a day too soon. We\u2019re finally about to get answers to some of those fantasy questions we\u2019ve all had for months. With no preseason and weeks of coach speak, we\u2019ll get to see which predictions were correct. Here are some Week 1 Fantasy Football situations to watch.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Antonio Gibson<\/a> Hype<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Antonio Gibson<\/a><\/strong> was a sleeper all summer but the release of Adrian Peterson<\/a><\/strong> sent his stock skyrocketing. The rookie running back is definitely explosive. Gibson scored 14 touchdowns on only 77 touches at Memphis. He also scorched the combine with a 4.39 forty at 220 pounds. The two question marks are how he\u2019ll respond to a full-time switch to running back and whether he\u2019ll be productive for fantasy football as expected. Gibson\u2019s ADP has soared into the <\/span>late sixth round in PPR and late 7th in standard<\/span><\/a>. That puts him firmly in starting flex territory. We\u2019ll start to see if that gamble pays off this Sunday.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What Will the Target Share Be in Dallas?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Depending on where you look, Amari Cooper<\/a><\/strong>, Michael Gallup<\/a><\/strong>, or CeeDee Lamb<\/strong><\/a> are each destined to lead the Cowboys in receiving yards this season. This isn\u2019t Highlander but \u201cThere can be only one\u201d top receiver in Dallas. We\u2019ll get our first look at how they\u2019ll be used Sunday night in Los Angeles. While this conversation likely won\u2019t end after one game, it\u2019ll give us something to go on moving forward. Could this be a situation where someone falls out of favor? Maybe they pick on the weakest corner? Should be explosive and fun to watch.<\/span><\/p>\n

Josh Jacobs<\/a> in the Passing Game<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This one is pretty simple. If Josh Jacobs<\/a><\/strong> can double his receptions from last season, he\u2019ll be a top-five running back. If he can\u2019t, his ceiling will likely be top-12. <\/span>Jacobs has said that his goal is 60 catches<\/span><\/a>. After only tallying 20 last season, it seems like a stretch. If he can double his output and hit 40, fantasy managers will be thrilled.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Running Back Situations<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There are several running back situations to monitor. Here are the backfields I\u2019ll be keeping an early eye on:<\/span><\/p>\n

Indianapolis Colts<\/a> – Is Marlon Mack<\/a><\/strong> truly the starter or will Jonathan Taylor<\/strong><\/a> take over early?<\/span><\/p>\n

Cleveland Browns<\/a> – Will this be closer to a split backfield and if so can Nick Chubb<\/a><\/strong> return to top-10 running back value?<\/span><\/p>\n

Buffalo Bills<\/a> – Zack Moss<\/strong><\/a>\u2019 ADP leapfrogged Devin Singletary<\/a><\/strong> in a lot of places last week. Will that happen on the field as well<\/a>?<\/span><\/p>\n

New York Jets<\/a> – Is this Le’veon Bell<\/strong>\u2019s backfield or a full-blown committee?<\/span><\/p>\n

Detroit Lions<\/a> – Is this a situation worth starting anyone? Or should we wait until it shakes out?<\/span><\/p>\n

Los Angeles Rams<\/a> – Is this a committee or will Darrell Henderson<\/a><\/strong> or Cam Akers<\/strong><\/a> take the job?<\/span><\/p>\n

Los Angeles Chargers<\/a> – Will Justin Jackson<\/a><\/strong> or Joshua Kelly<\/strong> establish themselves as a usable back?<\/span><\/p>\n

Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/a> – Is this <\/span>Ronald Jones<\/strong>‘<\/a> job or is Leonard Fournette<\/a><\/strong> going to take over?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Baltimore Ravens<\/a> – Is anyone really buying J.K. Dobbins<\/strong> is fourth on the depth chart?<\/span><\/p>\n

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A lot to watch in Week 1 on the Fantasy Football season. Prepare to get those waiver claims and bids in for Week 2!<\/span><\/p>\n

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