The Loop Fantasy Football Report Week 1: Last-minute moves

UPDATE Sunday a m The early inactives lists are out and there s nothing earth-shattering The biggest name on the list is Atlanta receiver Darnell Mooney Also two Dolphins RB Jaylen Wright and tight end Darren Waller Meanwhile the latest reports from the ers say Christian McCaffrey will start in current times So CMC mavens will have to start him and say a insufficient Hail Marys and hope that he doesn t pull up lame on the opening drive UPDATE Sunday a m Tell us if you ve heard this one before San Francisco running back extraordinaire Christian McCaffrey is considered questionable on the morning of his Week match CMC is reportedly dealing with a calf issue He s expected to start later nowadays in Seattle but fantasy mavens might want to proceed with caution since that s one of the late afternoon games You apparently have to trust him But if you have a more reliable option on your bench someone much more certain to get at least touches in the modern day you might want to start them We ll be back in a little bit with the first wave of roster decisions for the early games ORIGINAL POST Wednesday a m You know pretty much anybody can start the fantasy football season by starting their highest-ranking players at every position But you CAN be somebody who thinks outside the box Takes a chance Uses their giant brain to start a D-lister capable of being an A-list star for Week Someone like Joe Flacco Cleveland s -year-old quarterback could really be forty-something on Sunday He was great leading the Browns to a surprise playoff berth two years ago and he could look great at least for one week against Cincinnati s notoriously bad defense Here are particular other unheralded players who could get off to great starts Jerome Ford Browns RB Thanks to weak competition and Quinshon Judkins legal troubles Ford is atop the Cleveland depth chart and liable to have a great meeting against the Bengals And he ll be No at least until Judkins lawyers negotiate his availability Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford runs after a catch during a pre-season NFL football battle Saturday Aug in Cleveland AP Photo Matt Durisko Javonte Williams Cowboys RB The depth chart leader in Dallas is likely to get their goal-line opportunities Thursday night in Philadelphia assuming there are specific This former Bronco will get more chances than rookie Jaydon Blue though the latter is better long term Denver Broncos' Javonte Williams runs during the second half of an NFL football tournament against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday Dec in Denver AP Photo Jack Dempsey Emeka Egbuka Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin s injury gives this former Buckeye an opportunity to feast when future hall of famer Mike Evans is double-covered Atlanta s defense will not be an impediment to Egbuka having a strong debut Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka signals during a pre-season NFL football event Saturday Aug in Pittsburgh AP Photo Matt Durisko Jerry Jeudy Browns WR Speaking of Flacco Jeudy is No among Cleveland receivers who genuflected when the Browns chose their only legitimate QB option to start Jeudy will post fine numbers until an overmatched rookie takes Old Joe s place Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy carries in the second half of an NFL football championship against the Miami Dolphins in Cleveland Sunday Dec AP Photo Sue Ogrocki Matthew Golden Packers WR Someone is going to be No option for Green Bay in their NFC North shootout against the Lions at Lambeau We think this former Texas standout will promptly become a favorite of QB Jordan Love Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden catches the ball in front of Seattle Seahawks cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett during a preseason NFL football challenge Saturday Aug in Green Bay Wis AP Photo Jeffrey Phelps Sitting stars New Orleans will struggle all season So will RB Alvin Kamara starting Week against Arizona Chargers RB Omarion Hampton will have a strong rookie campaign but he won t do much against the Chiefs in Brazil on Friday night Another rookie to forget for this week Jacksonville WR Travis Hunter Washington QB Jayden Daniels will have difficulty against the Giants strong defensive front And speaking of quarterbacks Don t make yours Aaron Rodgers trying to impress his old crew in the Steelers-Jets yawner New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara runs with the ball during an NFL football contest against the New York Giants Sunday Dec in East Rutherford N J AP Photo Adam Hunger Matchup encounter The Vikings Jordan Mason our pick to be their No RB by season s end will get off to a strong start in Chicago Same goes for New England rookie RB TreVeyon Henderson Receivers we expect to shine in Week include Arizona s Marvin Harrison Jr against New Orleans the Niners Ricky Pearsall against Seattle and the Colts Michael Pittman and Josh Downs vs the weak Miami secondary Minnesota Vikings running back Jordan Mason runs the ball while being tackled by Houston Texans cornerback Jaylin Smith during the first half of an NFL preseason football battle Saturday Aug in Minneapolis AP Photo Matt Krohn Injury watch Justin Jefferson s hammy will make its debut Monday night and Vikings fans should not be expecting an all-world opener Miami RB De Von Achane is expected to start but he could be ceding a lot of playing time to rookie Ollie Gordon Notables ruled out include Houston RB Joe Mixon Tampa WR Chris Godwin and San Fran wideout Brandon Aiyuk Those of questionable status include Chargers RB Najee Harris Seattle RB Kenneth Walker III Baltimore tight end Isaiah Likely and a slew of receivers the Giants Malik Nabers the Dolphins Tyreek Hill the Niners Jauan Jennings Buffalo s Khalil Shakir and Carolina rookie Tetairoa McMillan Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson before a preseason NFL football competition against the Tennessee Titans Aug in Nashville Tenn AP Photo Stew Milne Deepest sleeper His friends call him Bill but Washington rookie running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt is set to take the field for his first NFL company after playing for three teams in college Alabama State New Mexico Arizona Because of the late-August pact of Brian Robinson Jr there s a fighting chance JCM as he may soon be known will be the goal-line running option for the Commanders Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt celebrates after scoring a touchdown during an NFL football contest against the Cincinnati Bengals Monday Aug in Landover AP Photo Daniel Kucin Jr The Thursday Friday picks Cowboys at Eagles - Pick Eagles by Chiefs at Chargers Pick Chiefs by Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts jumps over the line for a touchdown during an NFL football meeting against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington Texas Sunday Nov AP Photo Gareth Patterson You can hear Kevin Cusick on Wednesdays on Bob Sansevere s BS Show podcast on iTunes You can follow Kevin on X theloopnow He can be reached at kcusick pioneerpress com Related Articles The Loop NFL 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