Here it is, welcome back once again for another season of All Day Football lineup advice! Our goal has been and continues to be the assistance for all, in hopes to hoist those coveted fantasy trophies. This is the most exciting time of the season so alleviating any sidesteps are still very important this early. Stating the season on a positive note will go a long way in how you dominate your leagues. Follow us as we dive into this week’s start/sit evaluation.
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START – GET THEM IN YOUR LINEUP
Quarterbacks:
Josh Allen (BUF)
Starting the season
at home, the Buffalo Bills will be eager to show the world they are much improved
and ready to take the next step in their team development. Allen will always
hold value in the run game, but this season will be about improvement in the
pass. With Stefon Diggs and rookie Gabe Davis already making waves in camp – Allen
is a safe bet verse a weaker Jets defense.
Phillip Rivers
(IND)
Continuing down
the path of promoting players from the offseason, we are over the moon with the
Colts and their current roster. While we understand Phillip Rivers struggled
last season in terms of interceptions, having this offensive line will go a
long way in his success. Facing the lowly Jaguars and a defense that has been completely
dismantled – fire up Rivers and don’t look back.
Running
Backs:
Aaron Jones (GB)
While suggesting
to play Aaron Jones isn’t much of a stretch, this week should be seen as
plentiful as the Packers go up against the Vikings. Minnesota has lost mammoth
talent on the defensive side of the ball and will be without star lineman
Danielle Hunter for the next three contests. Green Bay may alter their
offensive approach to house rookie AJ Dillion this season, but this game is
where Jones finds his stride once again.
Jonathan
Taylor (IND)
This may be the
unpopular opinion to start rookie Jonathan Taylor this early without proof, but
based on the matchup – our mouths are watering. With that said, Taylor should
see limited work early in this contest to keep with veteran respect for Marlon
Mack, but as the game moves forward, Taylor should see his talents exploited
often. With Rivers now the quarterback, get ready for massive goal line work
for Taylor.
Raheem Mostert
(SF)
This comes more
of a speculative must start, as the 49ers head coach (Kyle Shanahan) has
mentioned he plans to again ride the hot hand from this backfield. However, the
49ers are built to run the ball effectively and Raheem Mostert is facing a
defense that showed to be weaker against the run game last season. The
backfield is truly going to be fluid as the year move on, but this week could
be a very sound bet for Mostert
Wide
Receivers:
Marvin Jones
(DET)
With news that teammate
Kenny Golladay is likely out this week after injuring his hamstring in practice,
the next man up is Marvin Jones. Jones has been the staple of consistent support
in this receiver room for quite some time and absolutely can be leaned upon
from the offensive aspect. While he will now see the best coverage the Bears
have to offer, the target share will be vast also. If you lost Golladay, Jones
is a natural replacement.
DK Metcalf
(SEA)
The Seattle Seahawks
could become a sneaky impressive team in the pass game this season, and this
man should have a gigantic role. DK Metcalf has been one of our favorite
players to come into the NFL in recent memory and believing his role will
increase isn’t just a shot in the dark. Seattle really hasn’t identified anyone
as their true number one pass catcher – but Metcalf has the opportunity to solidify
himself this season. Facing the Falcons and a revamped secondary, Metcalf will
find the endzone in week one.
Desean Jackson
(PHI)
Once again, the Philadelphia
Eagles have been hit hard with the injury bug leaving limited options at the
receiver position. With rookie Jalen Reagor having an optimistic outlook to
play in week one, his role could be seen as a decoy to that of Desean Jackson.
When DJax came back to Philly last season, our thoughts held strong, that he
would take flight. While that didn’t happen due to his own brand of injury –
this season could be that positive achievement that we predicted last season.
He should be a fairly safe play this week.
Tight Ends:
Hayden Hurst
(ATL)
With many in the
community suggesting that the Falcons newest addition (Hayden Hurst) is nothing
like Austin Hooper – allow us to remove that notion from your minds. Hurst is
far more athletic and possesses much more speed on an offense that will continue
to be high-powered in 2020. Matt Ryan has proven to be much more comfortable in
year two of an offensive installation, and involving the tight end will also continue.
Hurst will eat at some point this week.
Rob Gronkowski
(TB)
With Tom Brady recruiting
his former teammate (Rob Gronkowski) out of retirement to join him in the Florida
sun, here we find a situation where he could be used quite a bit. News reports
have suggested that Mike Evans is hampered with that hamstring which cost him
time late last season, and the overall chemistry is already built here with
Brady. An endzone trip is likely in the opening week verse a tough Saints
secondary.
SIT – LEAVE THEM ON THE BENCH
Quarterbacks:
Baker Mayfield
(CLE)
We fell off the
Baker Mayfield train last season after providing high praise early on, and this
week we shall remain on the sidelines. Its not that we don’t believe in Mayfield
finding much better traction this season, but facing the Ravens and their great
defense – he will rest on our bench in week one. We recommend doing the same.
Daniel Jones
(NYG)
While suggesting
to sit the Giants Daniel Jones may be something of a head scratcher, facing the
Steelers fabulous defense isn’t something we can’t endorse. The only positive
here rests in garbage time production, which could lift him over the failure
mark and become a decent play. For our appetite, we would rather look for the
sure thing over late game meaningless touchdowns.
Running
Backs:
Chris Carson
(SEA)
When we have discussed
the Hawks Chris Carson this offseason, we haven’t been up or down on the man
just yet. The fear in starting him in week one is the lack of knowledge on that
surgically repaired hip. Running backs take the most punishment and if that hip
isn’t 100%, our fear is that a medical room trip keeps him there for the remainder
of this contest. Sit in week one to see how things shape out.
Le’Veon Bell
(NYJ)
This sit recommendation
does come with some level of pause, as Le’Veon Bell is still one of the better all-around
backs in the NFL. Based on offensive dynamics – the Jets haven’t used Bell to
levels once seen and we question if that will again be the case. Facing the
Bills stout defense on the road will also be a concern - so in our mind, sit
Bell unless you have no other option.
David Montgomery
(CHI)
News reports have
placed the Bears David Montgomery as a questionable play this week – but we aren’t
buying that one bit. Monty slipped in camp on the field and tore a tendon in
his groin which will limit his work this week 100%. This could be seen more as
a decoy attempt to help promote a game plan by coach Matt Nagy. We need to see
it on the field before we jump back to promote this back.
Wide
Receivers:
Keenan Allen
(LAC)
Before we hear
massive criticism on this suggestion, its more of a cautionary tale over a must
sit. Tyrod Taylor is the greatest question mark to feed his receiving core and
we truly need to see the play on the pitch before we remove this thought
process. Keenan Allen is good enough to make any quarterback look good and
facing the Bengals should give him a leg up – however, don’t be shocked if he doesn’t
hit a touchdown this week. We are comfortable starting Allen, but not enough to
not provide warning.
Christian Kirk
(ARZ)
With how the
Cardinals are built and ready to move, Christian Kirk becomes the third or
fourth option in this pass game which will limit the overall landscape. Until
Larry Fitzgerald finds his way into retirement, Kirk will be hard pressed to
gain traction. Facing the 49ers and their great defense – Kirk should be on the
bench this week to start.
Preston
Williams (MIA)
Here we find one
player that we are truly excited about this season, but a couple aspects have
built in fear to play this week. Playing the Patriots sound secondary and
coming off that injury which cost him the rest of 2019, this is the week we sit
back and watch to see if he is indeed back to full health. Williams could see a
decent number of targets, but we are more than content to keep him riding the
pine.
Tight Ends:
Blake Jarwin
(DAL)
With how this
Cowboys offense is built to become a high-powered bunch, the afterthought will
be the tight end position under coach Mike McCarthy. Historically, McCarthy hasn’t
favored the tight end and the shear number of elite playmakers on this offense
will continue to push that narrative. Bench is the only play if he’s on your
roster.
Chris Herndon
(NYJ)
Many want to believe
that the Jets Chris Herndon is a playmaker waiting to explode. While we don’t disagree
that the talent is there, injuries and early exists continue to hamper the
overall outlook. Until we see the proof in usage and game specific planning,
Herndon shouldn’t be in your lineup.
POTENTIAL
BIG DAY – ALL ABOUT THE RISK/REWARD
Quarterbacks:
Ben
Roethlisberger (PIT)
Coming back from an injury that could’ve been career ending for the Steelers Ben Roethlisberger, we have a rejuvenated outlook in 2020. This offense is still a force with many youthful talents, to where the missing piece was the quarterback last season. Facing the Giants and what should inevitably become a league worst defensive unit, Big-Ben has the potential to be a top five passer in week one. Load him up.
Cam Newton (NE)
Perhaps this is
more for intrigue over anything else. Seeing Cam Newton appearing to be fully
recovered from his shoulder and foot aliments, finding his way to be the new
face of the Patriots has loads of optimism attached. There are question marks
for overall play this week, but the potential is here to become a very sound
earner with massive top end numbers. Some caution rests here, but we have no
issue to roll the dice.
Running
Backs:
Mark Ingram
(BAL)
All the talk this
offseason has been the addition of JK Dobbins taking the job from Mark Ingram.
While we agree that will be the plan forward, this season will not be enough to
remove the talents and good statistics from Ingram. The Ravens offense will
again be run heavy first and even if Dobbins does steal work – this team ran
the ball a whopping 590-plus times last season. Fire up Ingram verse the Browns
and watch the points roll in.
Todd Gurley
(ATL)
Even though there
are question marks on Gurley this season with his arthritic knee condition, we should
see the revival last at least one week as he’s looked fresh in camp. Playing in
Georgia where he played college ball, there is no doubt he will be geared up
for this contest. Adding to that, facing the Hawks defense which wasn’t great
verse the run last season, while having a less than powerful defensive line –
we could see yards in bunches in this one. Getting back on the map in a big way
is on the horizon.
Tarik Cohen
(CHI)
With David
Montgomery looking to be a decoy or not playing at all this week, the PPR
specialist Tarik Cohen will have a giant role verse the Lions defense that will
struggle to contain him. The Bears offense is one that we can’t fully endorse
to be anything other than decent, but the check-downs and specific play
directed to Cohen will be plentiful. Super easy plug and play this week with
very high upside.
Wide
Receivers:
Emmanuel
Sanders (NO)
Its been a few
seasons since we’ve witnessed the Saints have a secondary option at the receiver
position with this type of talent, and we for one can’t wait to see it.
Emmanuel Sanders proved he was no worse for wear after coming back from his
injury last season, and should pick up where he left off. Being second fettle
to the great Michael Thomas – this leaves lesser coverage and no double teams
for any pass catcher on this club. Sanders is an easy flex play with high PPR
appeal.
Larry
Fitzgerald (ARZ)
With his ticket already
stamped to head to the hall of fame, this season will only add to his glorious
numbers. Week one is an interesting matchup as the Cardinals will battle with
the 49ers. With DeAndre Hopkins now the lead dog in terms of target share, Larry
Fitzgerald will see open lanes over the middle for most of the day. This is a
sneaky sound play that could bring with it great numbers.
Jerry Jeudy
(DEN)
With news that
the Broncos Courtland Sutton has been injured with an AC-Joint sprain, its likely
he will miss week one. With that said, someone will have to take over the
target share and that has the makings to be rookie dynamo – Jerry Jeudy. This
receiver is filled with talent and ability and has been seen to be light years
ahead of the curve. Facing the Titans stiff defense on Monday Night, it is a
risk, but should bring with it great reward.
Tight Ends:
Eric Ebron
(PIT)
We will stand
firm on our opinions of Eric Ebron and what he’ll be able to accomplish this season
in Pittsburgh. Finally, being on an offense that is also filled with talented
players, Ebron should fit in very well from day one. Big-Ben has always
utilized his tight ends when they haul in everything to come their way, and
Ebron should be used a great deal in the redzone. Don’t be shocked to see a
touchdown this week to open the season.
Jonnu Smith
(TEN)
Our breakout
player this season at the tight end spot comes from the Titans Jonnu Smith.
With Corey Davis proving he isn’t worth rostering at this point from his past
letdowns, the Titans will need to find an appropriate complimentary player for
AJ Brown. Smith has the potential to be fantastic and this week verse the
Broncos who don’t have a lot of line backer depth – Smith is an easy start with
high potential.
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