Fantasy Football Week 1 Rankings (2024) (2024)

Here are our fantasy football Week 1 rankings from featured experts. You can find our expert consensus fantasy football rankings for the week here. And you can also sync your fantasy football league for free using our My Playbook tool for custom advice, rankings, and analysis. Now get ready for the start of the season with our fantasy football rankings for Week 1.

Fantasy Football Rankings: Week 1 (2024)

Quarterback Rankings

RK	PLAYER NAME	TEAM	OPP	MATCHUP	START/SIT	PROJ. FPTS
1	Josh Allen	BUF	vs. ARI	5 out of 5 stars	A+	24
2	Jalen Hurts	PHI	vs. GB	5 out of 5 stars	A	22.1
3	Patrick Mahomes II	KC	vs. BAL	1 out of 5 stars	A	21.3
4	Lamar Jackson	BAL	at KC	2 out of 5 stars	A	20.5
5	Anthony Richardson	IND	vs. HOU	4 out of 5 stars	A-	20
6	C.J. Stroud	HOU	at IND	4 out of 5 stars	B+	19.7
7	Kyler Murray	ARI	at BUF	2 out of 5 stars	B+	19.4
8	Joe Burrow	CIN	vs. NE	2 out of 5 stars	B	19
9	Jayden Daniels	WAS	at TB	3 out of 5 stars	B	18.6
10	Jared Goff	DET	vs. LAR	2 out of 5 stars	B-	18.3
11	Jordan Love	GB	at PHI	5 out of 5 stars	B-	18
12	Tua Tagovailoa	MIA	vs. JAC	4 out of 5 stars	B-	17.8
13	Caleb Williams	CHI	vs. TEN	4 out of 5 stars	C+	17.6
14	Trevor Lawrence	JAC	at MIA	4 out of 5 stars	C+	17.4
15	Dak Prescott	DAL	at CLE	3 out of 5 stars	C	17.4
16	Matthew Stafford	LAR	at DET	4 out of 5 stars	C	17.3
17	Brock Purdy	SF	vs. NYJ	1 out of 5 stars	C-	17.2
18	Baker Mayfield	TB	vs. WAS	5 out of 5 stars	C	17.1
19	Justin Herbert	LAC	vs. LV	4 out of 5 stars	C-	16.9
20	Kirk Cousins	ATL	vs. PIT	3 out of 5 stars	D+	16.8

Running Back Rankings

RK	PLAYER NAME	TEAM	OPP	MATCHUP	START/SIT	PROJ. FPTS
1	Christian McCaffrey	SF	vs. NYJ	3 out of 5 stars	A+	17.4
2	Bijan Robinson	ATL	vs. PIT	2 out of 5 stars	A+	14.2
3	Breece Hall	NYJ	at SF	3 out of 5 stars	A+	13.9
4	Jonathan Taylor	IND	vs. HOU	2 out of 5 stars	A+	13.6
5	Saquon Barkley	PHI	vs. GB	4 out of 5 stars	A	13.4
6	Derrick Henry	BAL	at KC	3 out of 5 stars	A	13.3
7	Kyren Williams	LAR	at DET	3 out of 5 stars	A	13
8	Jahmyr Gibbs	DET	vs. LAR	1 out of 5 stars	A	12.9
9	Kenneth Walker III	SEA	vs. DEN	5 out of 5 stars	A	12.9
10	Travis Etienne Jr.	JAC	at MIA	4 out of 5 stars	A	12.8
11	Rachaad White	TB	vs. WAS	4 out of 5 stars	A-	12.8
12	Isiah Pacheco	KC	vs. BAL	3 out of 5 stars	A-	12.6
13	De’Von Achane	MIA	vs. JAC	3 out of 5 stars	A-	12.4
14	James Cook	BUF	vs. ARI	4 out of 5 stars	A-	12.1
15	Joe Mixon	HOU	at IND	4 out of 5 stars	A-	11.7
16	James Conner	ARI	at BUF	4 out of 5 stars	B+	11.7
17	Josh Jacobs	GB	at PHI	2 out of 5 stars	B+	11.7
18	David Montgomery	DET	vs. LAR	1 out of 5 stars	B+	11.1
19	Alvin Kamara	NO	vs. CAR	4 out of 5 stars	B	10.9
20	Raheem Mostert	MIA	vs. JAC	3 out of 5 stars	B	10.4
21	Aaron Jones	MIN	at NYG	5 out of 5 stars	B	10.2
22	Najee Harris	PIT	at ATL	3 out of 5 stars	B	9.7
23	Rhamondre Stevenson	NE	at CIN	3 out of 5 stars	B-	9.6
24	Zamir White	LV	at LAC	2 out of 5 stars	B-	9.6
25	D’Andre Swift	CHI	vs. TEN	2 out of 5 stars	C+	9.5
26	Tony Pollard	TEN	at CHI	3 out of 5 stars	C+	9.3
27	Javonte Williams	DEN	at SEA	4 out of 5 stars	C+	9.1
28	Gus Edwards	LAC	vs. LV	4 out of 5 stars	C	9
29	Brian Robinson Jr.	WAS	at TB	3 out of 5 stars	C	8.9
30	Devin Singletary	NYG	vs. MIN	2 out of 5 stars	C	8.7

Wide Receiver Rankings

RK	PLAYER NAME	TEAM	OPP	MATCHUP	START/SIT	PROJ. FPTS
1	Tyreek Hill	MIA	vs. JAC	3 out of 5 stars	A+	13.6
2	Amon-Ra St. Brown	DET	vs. LAR	2 out of 5 stars	A+	12.2
3	Ja’Marr Chase	CIN	vs. NE	3 out of 5 stars	A+	11.9
4	Justin Jefferson	MIN	at NYG	3 out of 5 stars	A+	11.9
5	CeeDee Lamb	DAL	at CLE	2 out of 5 stars	A+	11.4
6	A.J. Brown	PHI	vs. GB	3 out of 5 stars	A+	11.2
7	Mike Evans	TB	vs. WAS	4 out of 5 stars	A	11
8	Garrett Wilson	NYJ	at SF	3 out of 5 stars	A	10.5
9	Puka Nacua	LAR	at DET	4 out of 5 stars	A	10.2
10	Deebo Samuel Sr.	SF	vs. NYJ	2 out of 5 stars	A	10.1
11	Davante Adams	LV	at LAC	3 out of 5 stars	A	10
12	Chris Olave	NO	vs. CAR	3 out of 5 stars	A	9.9
13	Marvin Harrison Jr.	ARI	at BUF	3 out of 5 stars	A	9.8
14	Amari Cooper	CLE	vs. DAL	2 out of 5 stars	A-	9.7
15	Jaylen Waddle	MIA	vs. JAC	3 out of 5 stars	A-	9.6
16	Drake London	ATL	vs. PIT	2 out of 5 stars	A-	9.6
17	DK Metcalf	SEA	vs. DEN	4 out of 5 stars	A-	9.5
18	Nico Collins	HOU	at IND	4 out of 5 stars	A-	9.4
19	Brandon Aiyuk	SF	vs. NYJ	2 out of 5 stars	A-	9.1
20	Malik Nabers	NYG	vs. MIN	3 out of 5 stars	B+	9
21	Cooper Kupp	LAR	at DET	4 out of 5 stars	B+	9
22	DJ Moore	CHI	vs. TEN	4 out of 5 stars	B+	8.9
23	George Pickens	PIT	at ATL	3 out of 5 stars	B+	8.9
24	Michael Pittman Jr.	IND	vs. HOU	3 out of 5 stars	B	8.9
25	DeVonta Smith	PHI	vs. GB	3 out of 5 stars	B	8.8
26	Zay Flowers	BAL	at KC	3 out of 5 stars	B	8.7
27	Stefon Diggs	HOU	at IND	4 out of 5 stars	B	8.7
28	Terry McLaurin	WAS	at TB	4 out of 5 stars	B	8.7
29	Tee Higgins	CIN	vs. NE	3 out of 5 stars	B	8.6
30	Tank Dell	HOU	at IND	4 out of 5 stars	B	8.6

Tight End Rankings

RK	PLAYER NAME	TEAM	OPP	MATCHUP	START/SIT	PROJ. FPTS
1	Sam LaPorta	DET	vs. LAR	4 out of 5 stars	A+	9.1
2	Travis Kelce	KC	vs. BAL	2 out of 5 stars	A	9
3	Mark Andrews	BAL	at KC	2 out of 5 stars	A-	8
4	Dalton Kincaid	BUF	vs. ARI	3 out of 5 stars	B+	7.6
5	Trey McBride	ARI	at BUF	3 out of 5 stars	B	7.5
6	George Kittle	SF	vs. NYJ	3 out of 5 stars	B-	7.3
7	Kyle Pitts	ATL	vs. PIT	3 out of 5 stars	B	7
8	Evan Engram	JAC	at MIA	4 out of 5 stars	C+	6.5
9	David Njoku	CLE	vs. DAL	3 out of 5 stars	C	6.5
10	Jake Ferguson	DAL	at CLE	4 out of 5 stars	C	5.9
11	Dallas Goedert	PHI	vs. GB	3 out of 5 stars	C-	5.7
12	Brock Bowers	LV	at LAC	4 out of 5 stars	C-	5.5
13	Pat Freiermuth	PIT	at ATL	4 out of 5 stars	D+	5.4
14	Taysom Hill	NO	vs. CAR	3 out of 5 stars	D+	5.3
15	Dalton Schultz	HOU	at IND	2 out of 5 stars	D+	4.7
16	Hunter Henry	NE	at CIN	3 out of 5 stars	D	4.5
17	Cole Kmet	CHI	vs. TEN	3 out of 5 stars	D	4.4
18	Cade Otton	TB	vs. WAS	4 out of 5 stars	D	4.3
19	Juwan Johnson	NO	vs. CAR	3 out of 5 stars	D-	4.2
20	Noah Fant	SEA	vs. DEN	4 out of 5 stars	D-	4.2

Fantasy Football Lineup Basics: Roster Positions

A fantasy football lineup consists of various roster positions, including quarterbacks (QB), running backs (RB), wide receivers (WR), tight ends (TE), kickers (K), and team defenses (D/ST). Most leagues require you to start:

1 Quarterback (QB)
2 Running Backs (RB)
2 Wide Receivers (WR)
1 Tight End (TE)
1 Kicker (K)
1 Team Defense/Special Teams (D/ST)

Additionally, many leagues feature a “flex” position, which allows you to start an extra RB, WR or TE, providing more flexibility in your lineup. Others add another quarterback, or a “superflex,” which can be any position, including quarterback.

The Importance of Bye Weeks

Bye weeks are weeks during the NFL season when a team does not have a game. It’s crucial to be aware of your players’ bye weeks, as you’ll need to find suitable replacements to fill in for them in your lineup. Keep an eye on the NFL schedule, and plan ahead to ensure you have enough depth on your roster to cover bye weeks without sacrificing too many points.

Strategies for Setting Your Lineup

Matchups matter
Analyze your players’ opponents each week and identify favorable matchups that could lead to higher point totals. Start players facing weaker defenses to increase your scoring potential.

Consistency vs. upside
Balance your lineup with consistent performers and players with high upside, or potential for a breakout game. Consistent players provide a solid point floor, while high-upside players can be difference-makers in tight matchups.

Monitor injuries and depth charts
Stay informed about player injuries and their position on their team’s depth chart. Injuries can create opportunities for backups to step into significant roles, providing valuable fantasy points.

Stay active on the waiver wire
Regularly check the waiver wire for potential lineup additions. Key pickups can fill in for injured or underperforming players, or even become long-term starters on your team.

Making Last-Minute Adjustments

Sometimes, last-minute changes to your lineup are necessary due to unforeseen circ*mstances, such as injuries or weather conditions. Stay informed and be prepared to make adjustments to your lineup when needed. Use trusted sources for NFL news and updates, and always have a backup plan in place.