NFC Fantasy Outlook

NFC North

Chicago Bears

  • Week 1 vs GB
  • Week 2 @ DEN
  • Week 3 @ WSH
  • Week 4 vs MIN
  • Week 5 @ OAK
  • Week 6 Bye
  • Week 7 vs NO
  • Week 8 vs LAC
  • Week 9 @ PHI
  • Week 10 vs DET
  • Week 11 @ LAR
  • Week 12 vs NYG
  • Week 13 @ DET
  • Week 14 vs DAL
  • Week 15 @ GB
  • Week 16 vs KC
  • Week 17 @ MIN

QB

  • Mitch Trubisky

RB

  • David Montgomery
  • Tarik Cohen
  • Mike Davis

WR

  • Allen Robinson
  • Anthony Miller
  • Taylor Gabriel

TE

  • Trey Burton

This team has the potential to be one of the best in the NFL. They have arguably the best defense in the NFL and that is going to always keep them in games. Trubisky, in his second year in the Matt Nagy offense, should feel a lot more comfortable and hopefully the big games that we saw from Trubisky last year will become more consistent. If Trubisky rises up, that is going to bring the value up for his teammates around him. Robinson is another year removed from his ACL tear, If Robinson can perform as he did when he first had Bortles as his quarterback the ceiling now with Trubisky could be a top 15 wideout in the making. Anthony Miller was injury plagued last year if he can stay on the field with Gabriel and him moving into the slot this team could effectively move the ball with ease. They are only going to pass the ball if they really have too. If teams get behind and you have the upper hand with one of the best defenses, why not run the ball? With David Montgomery filling in the Jordan Howard role from last year and Cohen role solidified, they will find fantasy value — albeit inconsistent value depending on the game flow. Cohen is a great playmaker but he won’t be making plays every week, but when it happens it will win you your week. Burton was even more inconsistent last year but he is the best tight end in Chicago.

Notable Fantasy Options: Mitch Trubisky, David Montgomery, Allen Robinson

Optional Fantasy Options: Tarik Cohen, Anthony Miller, Taylor Gabriel, Trey Burton, Mike Davis

Detroit Lions

  • Week 1 @ ARI
  • Week 2 vs LAC
  • Week 3 @ PHI
  • Week 4 vs KC
  • Week 5 Bye
  • Week 6 @ GB
  • Week 7 vs MIN
  • Week 8 vs NYG
  • Week 9 @ OAK
  • Week 10 @ CHI
  • Week 11 vs DAL
  • Week 12 @ WSH
  • Week 13 vs CHI
  • Week 14 @ MIN
  • Week 15 vs TB
  • Week 16 @ DEN
  • Week 17 vs GB

QB

  • Matthew Stafford

RB

  • Kerryon Johnson
  • CJ Anderson

WR

  • Kenny Golladay
  • Marvin Jones
  • Danny Amendola

TE

  • TJ Hockenson

Detroit Lions have one of the slowest offenses in the NFL. They take their time on offense whether they are running or passing. Yet, there is still a lot of fantasy value here — this team has some very good talent that will lead to production. Stafford is coming off of injury but he should be the same above average quarterback that he is, has a safe floor to be a top 15 quarterback. Kenny Golladay is one of the best talents in the NFL and Marvin Jones is one of the biggest threats week to week. Amendola getting play in the slot catching short passes and should have his niche in PPR leagues. Golladay could breakout to be a top 10 wideout while Marvin Jones will have games that’ll win your week but will be inconsistent. Kerryon Johnson is a sleeper talent, this team likes to play slow and Johnson is the best back in the backfield. Anderson off of big games last year may take some play from Johnson but I don’t see it happening. With Riddick gone Johnson has the potential to be a 3 down back, he is the best receiver, the best pass blocker, and arguably is the best runner. If the Lions take the chance on Johnson being the three down back it will pay off. TJ Hockenson has the potential to be a big part of this team but the situation may not let that happen. He is a great blocker so he will be on the field a bunch he should start over Jesse James.

Notable Fantasy Options: Kerryon Johnson, Kenny Golladay, Matthew Stafford

Optional Fantasy Option: CJ Anderson, Marvin Jones, Danny Amendola, TJ Hockenson

Green Bay Packers

  • Week 1 @ CHI
  • Week 2 vs MIN
  • Week 3 vs DEN
  • Week 4 vs PHI
  • Week 5 @ DAL
  • Week 6 vs DET
  • Week 7 vs OAK
  • Week 8 @ KC
  • Week 9 @ LAC
  • Week 10 vs CAR
  • Week 11 Bye
  • Week 12 @ SF
  • Week 13 @ NYG
  • Week 14 vs WSH
  • Week 15 vs CHI
  • Week 16 @ MIN
  • Week 17 @ DET

QB

  • Aaron Rodgers

RB

  • Aaron Jones

WR

  • Davante Adams
  • Geronimo Allison
  • Marquez Valdes-Scantling

TE

  • Jimmy Graham
  • Jace Sternberger

If the Packers can stay healthy they will have a bounce back year at least from a fantasy standpoint. Adams has put himself into that tier of wideouts where he is unguardable, he is going to get his regardless. Aaron Rodgers is recovered from his knee injury last year but if he looks how he did last year, it’s hard to imagine, but he could just be a regular quarterback. This is Rodgers we’re talking about, he always has the potential to be a top 3 quarterback. Allison and Valdes-Scantling are said to be the wideouts not named Adams to be on this team, choose one and he will produce fantasy value for your team if Rodgers has another one of his big years they both could be fantasy viable. Jimmy Graham has turned into just another tight end, he still can have his big games but I don’t expect anything of value out of him. Jace Sternberger was drafted in the third round by the Packers while he’s not the best blocker he is an athlete who could make plays and take away value from Graham. Aaron Jones is the best runner in this backfield and the only one to hold real fantasy value, he has been getting healthier during the offseason whether that takes him to another level has yet to be seen. I like Aaron Jones a lot my only concern is can he get to the point where he is averaging 15 or more carries a game. If he does he could be an elite play.

Notable Fantasy Options: Aaron Rodgers, Aaron Jones, Davante Adams

Optional Fantasy Options: Geronimo Allison, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Jimmy Graham

Minnesota Vikings

  • Week 1 vs ATL
  • Week 2 @ GB
  • Week 3 vs OAK
  • Week 4 @ CHI
  • Week 5 @ NYG
  • Week 6 vs PHI
  • Week 7 @ DET
  • Week 8 vs WSH
  • Week 9 @ KC
  • Week 10 @ DAL
  • Week 11 vs DEN
  • Week 12 Bye
  • Week 13 @ SEA
  • Week 14 vs DET
  • Week 15 @ LAC
  • Week 16 vs GB
  • Week 17 vs CHI

QB

  • Kirk Cousins

RB

  • Dalvin Cook
  • Alex Mattison

WR

  • Adam Thielen
  • Stefon Diggs

TE

  • Kyle Rudolph

This has the potential to be one of the best teams in the NFL it all depends on their line play. Kirk Cousins was under pressure a lot last season and he was not comfortable there. To get pressure off of Kirk the Vikings have to establish the run and Gary Kubiak will make sure they do that. Cook is another year removed from his injury if he can live up to his potential he could be a top 10 running back with his volume. If he can’t stay healthy, Alex Mattison will fill that role and should be locked into the Latavius Murray role from last year. Thielen and Diggs are the best one, two, punch in the league, they are two elite wideouts on the same team and they make plays no matter what. If the line gives Cousins time these two wideouts have the ability to be top 10 receivers each. Kyle Rudolph is back again his role hasn’t really changed but if he under performs the Vikings could cut his playing time so they can see what they really have in Irv Smith Jr.

Notable Fantasy Options: Kirk Cousins, Dalvin Cook, Adam Thielen, Stefon Diggs

Optional Fantasy Options: Alex Mattison, Kyle Rudolph

NFC South

Atlanta Falcons

  • Week 1 @ MIN
  • Week 2 vs PHI
  • Week 3 @ IND
  • Week 4 vs TEN
  • Week 5 @ HOU
  • Week 6 @ ARI
  • Week 7 vs LAR
  • Week 8 vs SEA
  • Week 9 Bye
  • Week 10 @ NO
  • Week 11 @ CAR
  • Week 12 vs TB
  • Week 13 vs NO
  • Week 14 vs CAR
  • Week 15 @ SF
  • Week 16 vs JAX
  • Week 17 @ TB

QB

  • Matt Ryan

RB

  • Devonta Freeman
  • Brian Hill

WR

  • Julio Jones
  • Calvin Ridley
  • Mohamed Sanu

TE

  • Austin Hooper

This is going to be one of the most prolific offenses in the NFL. Matt Ryan last season sneakily had one of his best seasons and it can get better from here. Freeman is back healthy to be the lead back in the offense if he can stay healthy he could easily be a top 15 back. The second running back position is up in the air but I believe Brian Hill will win out this job over Ito Smith. Julio Jones said he is going to have 3,000 yards this season, he is ready to take it to another level if that is even possible. Julio is injury plagued but he always plays through his injuries, he’s a top 2 receiver in the league easily. His TD curse is over and this is his year. Calvin Ridley and Mohamed Sanu round out this passing offense and they both have the ability to be top 20 wideouts in the league. Sanu is consistent in every game and in any game Ridley could catch a pass for 60 yards and a touchdown. For Austin Hooper, it is make or break, if he can break out and be an elite pass catcher at the tight end position that could take this offense to being the best in the league.

Notable Fantasy Options: Matt Ryan, Devonta Freeman, Julio Jones

Optional Fantasy Options: Calvin Ridley, Mohamed Sanu, Austin Hooper, Brian Hill/RB2

Carolina Panthers

  • Week 1 vs LAR
  • Week 2 vs TB
  • Week 3 @ ARI
  • Week 4 @ HOU
  • Week 5 vs JAX
  • Week 6 vs TB
  • Week 7 Bye
  • Week 8 @ SF
  • Week 9 vs TEN
  • Week 10 @ GB
  • Week 11 vs ATL
  • Week 12 @ NO
  • Week 13 vs WSH
  • Week 14 @ ATL
  • Week 15 vs SEA
  • Week 16 @ IND
  • Week 17 vs NO

QB

  • Cam Newton

RB

  • Christian McCaffrey

WR

  • DJ Moore
  • Curtis Samuel 

TE

  • Greg Olsen

The Carolina Panthers finally have an offensive line and it’s going to change what this team is able to do. Cam may have to run less with this OL and Christian McCaffrey, already great last year, could maintain that and then some. Cam’s injury was shoulder related and since surgery everything we’ve heard is that he is fine, maybe better, this isn’t an Andrew Luck situation from two years ago. DJ Moore and Curtis Samuel are said to be the two wideouts to lead this group, Moore has the ability to break out and be a top fantasy wideout in the league with Samuel making big plays and could have weeks winning games in your league. Who emerges as the third wideout is up in the air, there’s a battle going on between Chris Hogan, Jarius Wright, and Torrey Smith, either way their value isn’t noteworthy. Greg Olsen is back for another year and is the best tight end on this team, if he can stay healthy he should provide solid value at the tight end position.

Notable Fantasy Options: Cam Newton, Christian McCaffrey, DJ Moore

Optional Fantasy Options: Curtis Samuel, Greg Olsen

New Orleans Saints

  • Week 1 vs HOU
  • Week 2 @ LAR
  • Week 3 @ SEA
  • Week 4 vs DAL
  • Week 5 vs TB
  • Week 6 @ JAX
  • Week 7 @ CHI
  • Week 8 vs ARI
  • Week 9 Bye
  • Week 10 vs ATL
  • Week 11 @ TB
  • Week 12 vs CAR
  • Week 13 @ ATL
  • Week 14 vs SF
  • Week 15 vs IND
  • Week 16 @ TEN
  • Week 17 @ CAR

QB

  • Drew Brees

RB

  • Alvin Kamara
  • Latavius Murray

WR

  • Michael Thomas
  • Ted Ginn Jr
  • Tre’Quan Smith

TE

  • Jared Cook

This team has had the worst luck in the postseason the past two seasons but has been one of the best teams during that time. This year could be a different story, they have one of the hardest schedules in the league, but for fantasy value that could mean big things from this team. If they are forced to pass Brees, Kamara, Michael Thomas, and Jared Cook could all find themselves in the Top 5 at each of their positions. It could also lead to value for Ted Ginn, albeit inconsistent, and Tre’Quan Smith who could have a breakout year. Kamara is going to be the premiere back in the offense, but he is still going to be stuck in that range of having 13-17 carriers per game, he however is a tremendous pass catching back and he is a playmaker, all the things you need for elite fantasy production. Latavius Murray is going to try and fill in the Mark Ingram role from the previous few years. I do see Murray playing but he is no Mark Ingram, he is a big running back but his vision to see the field and ability to make plays isn’t where it needs to be. Michael Thomas earned his contract and is in that tier of unguardable receivers. Jared Cook is a big playmaker, he is not the best blocker, but if he is in there for all the designed pass plays he may be able to get to Jimmy production levels when he was in New Orleans if he can stay consistent.

Notable Fantasy Options: Drew Brees, Alvin Kamara, Michael Thomas

Optional Fantasy Options: Latavius Murray, Ted Ginn, Tre’Quan Smith, Jared Cook

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  • Week 1 vs SF
  • Week 2 @ CAR
  • Week 3 vs NYG
  • Week 4 @ LAR
  • Week 5 @ NO
  • Week 6 vs CAR
  • Week 7 Bye
  • Week 8 @ TEN
  • Week 9 @ SEA
  • Week 10 vs ARI
  • Week 11 vs NO
  • Week 12 @ ATL
  • Week 13 @ JAX
  • Week 14 vs IND
  • Week 15 @ DET
  • Week 16 vs HOU
  • Week 17 vs ATL

QB

  • Jameis Winston

RB

  • Peyton Barber
  • Ronald Jones

WR

  • Mike Evans
  • Chris Godwin
  • Breshad Perriman

TE

  • OJ Howard

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a new coach in Bruce Arians and this offense is about to open up. The defense on this team it doesn’t matter. This team is not going to let up on offense in any game, whether they have a lead or not(more than likely not), they are going to move the ball. Jameis Winston doesn’t always make the best play but he has ceiling to be a dynamic player in the NFL and could easily be a top ten quarterback. Arians is going to limit these mistakes by passing the ball short, whether it’s a screening it out to one of the running backs, or passing it down the line of scrimmage and having Godwin use his speed on a wide receiver screen. Then it’ll be time to make plays, and this team has plenty of them. Mike Evans is a big body receiver and could potentially get up to that tier of unguardable, Chris Godwin in his second season and the uptick in volume he is going to see, without DeSean Jackson taking up 450+ snaps, he is probably going to be the breakout player for this offense and could find value as a WR2. This is OJ Howard’s position now, he is the best blocker and pass catcher at Tight End for this team. He has the potential to insert himself into that tier of Tight Ends making the elite 3 an elite 4 or 5. If one running back emerges from this backfield they do have value. Right now, Barber and RoJo are going to share this backfield all season long. This team could make a move for running back, I’m looking at you Melvin Gordon.

Notable Fantasy Plays: Jameis Winston, Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, OJ Howard

Optional Fantasy Plays: Peyton Barber, Ronald Jones, Breshad Perriman

NFC East

Dallas Cowboys

  • Week 1 vs NYG
  • Week 2@ WSH
  • Week 3 vs MIA
  • Week 4 @ NO
  • Week 5 vs GB
  • Week 6 @ NYJ
  • Week 7 vs PHI
  • Week 8 Bye
  • Week 9 @ NYG
  • Week 10 vs MIN
  • Week 11 @ DET
  • Week 12 @ NE
  • Week 13 vs BUF
  • Week 14 @ CHI
  • Week 15 vs LAR
  • Week 16 @ PHI
  • Week 17 vs WSH

QB

  • Dak Prescott

RB

  • Ezekiel Elliot
  • Tony Pollard

WR

  • Amari Cooper
  • Michael Gallup
  • Randall Cobb

TE

  • Jason Witten
  • Blake Jarwin

The Cowboys are a condensed offense, other teams have a sense of what they do game to game but can they stop it? How effective this Cowboys offense can be rides on the shoulders of Zeke, Tony Pollard is a talented running back but he is no Zeke. Zeke is a top 3 running back in fantasy. The Cowboys play a slow game with a lot of running, the volume will be there for anyone in this backfield. Dak Prescott is an underrated quarterback and provides a great floor for fantasy value. Amari Cooper is a changed man in Dallas and could break out for over 100 yards in any week. Michael Gallup is set to have a breakout year fighting to stay consistent, while Randall Cobb is going to have decent value in PPR leagues filling in as that safety blanket for Dak that Cole Beasley previously held. Tight End is not used much in Dallas other then blocking. If you still believe in Jason Witten he may have a couple good weeks of fantasy value.

Notable Fantasy Options: Ezekiel Elliot*, Amari Cooper, Dak Prescott

Optional Fantasy Options: Micahel Gallup, Randall Cobb, Jason Witten

New York Giants

  • Week 1 @ DAL
  • Week 2 vs BUF
  • Week 3 @ TB
  • Week 4 vs WSH
  • Week 5 vs MIN
  • Week 6 @ NE
  • Week 7 vs ARI
  • Week 8 @ DET
  • Week 9 vs DAL
  • Week 10 @ NYJ
  • Week 11 Bye
  • Week 12 @ CHI
  • Week 13 vs GB
  • Week 14 @ PHI
  • Week 15 vs MIA
  • Week 16 @ WSH
  • Week 17 vs PHI

QB

  • Eli Manning
  • Daniel Jones

RB

  • Saquon Barkley

WR

  • Sterling Shepard
  • Cody Latimer
  • Golden Tate ( 4 Game Suspension )

TE

  • Evan Engram

This team is going to have to try to move the ball at a high rate to try and compete to win games. Barkley, is the center to all of this, he is the consensus overall pick for fantasy drafts this year and that’s not a happy accident. Saquon caught 91 balls out of the backfield last year and he could realistically see over 100 catches and over 250 rush attempts this year. With that kind of volume it’s hard to argue that you shouldn’t take him as the overall pick. Eli Manning is still at quarterback but Daniel Jones is not far behind and the Giants are going to see what they have with him sometime this season. Quarterback play for this team, could provide good value from a fantasy standpoint since they will have to be passing the ball. Shepard is and Tate, when he is back, will be fighting for the number one wide receiver spot early in the season. Cody Latimer if he lives up to his potential could also provide fantasy value for your team but more than likely on an inconsistent basis. Evan Engram rounds out this offense and should be the safety blanket for whoever is at quarterback. Engram is a good candidate to insert himself into that top tier of fantasy tight ends.

Notable Fantasy Options: Saquon Barkley, Evan Engram, Sterling Shepard

Optional Fantasy Options: Cody Latimer, Golden Tate, Eli Manning, Daniel Jones

Philadelphia Eagles

  • Week 1 vs WSH
  • Week 2 @ ATL
  • Week 3 vs DET
  • Week 4 @ GB
  • Week 5 vs NYJ
  • Week 6 @ MIN
  • Week 7 @ DAL
  • Week 8 @ BUF
  • Week 9 vs CHI
  • Week 10 Bye
  • Week 11 vs NE
  • Week 12 vs SEA
  • Week 13 @ MIA
  • Week 14 vs NYG
  • Week 15 @ WSH
  • Week 16 vs DAL
  • Week 17 @ NYG

QB

  • Carson Wentz

RB

  • Jordan Howard
  • Miles Sanders

WR

  • Alshon Jeffrey
  • DeSean Jackson
  • Nelson Agholor

TE

  • Zach Ertz
  • Dallas Goedert

The Eagles have the potential to be one of the best teams in the NFL and it all falls into the hands of Carson Wentz. If Wentz can stay healthy and produce at a high level this team will provide fantasy value at every position. Jordan Howard and Miles Sanders will head a backfield that under Doug Pedersen is almost guaranteed to be a committee. Their games will be inconsistent but when they do hit either of these running backs could have multiple touchdowns in a game. Carson Wentz likes to spread the ball around, Alshon has never been consistent in this offense, DJax is here to take the top off the defense expect some big games throughout the season in his return to Philadelphia. Agholor is filling out the slot where he doesn’t get the most volume but he is steady part of this offense, but the most consistent pass catcher on the team is Zach Ertz, he is in that elite tier of tight end that gives you a big advantage week to week at that position. Dallas Goedert is on the rise but it will take an injury to Ertz to see him produce on a consistent level.

Notable Fantasy Options: Carson Wentz, Zach Ertz

Optional Fantasy Options: Jordan Howard, Miles Sanders, Alshon Jeffrey, DeSean Jackson, Nelson Agholor, Dallas Goedert

Washington Redskins

  • Week 1 @ PHI
  • Week 2 vs DAL
  • Week 3 vs CHI
  • Week 4  @ NYG
  • Week 5 vs NE
  • Week 6 @ MIA
  • Week 7 vs SF
  • Week 8 @ MIN
  • Week 9 @ BUF
  • Week 10 Bye
  • Week 11 vs NYJ
  • Week 12 vs DET
  • Week 13 @ CAR
  • Week 14 @ GB
  • Week 15 vs PHI
  • Week 16 vs NYG
  • Week 17 @ DAL

QB

  • Case Keenum
  • Dwayne Haskins

RB

  • Derrius Guice
  • Chris Thompson
  • Adrian Peterson

WR

  • Paul Richardson
  • Josh Doctson
  • Trey Quinn

TE

  • Jordan Reed
  • Vernon Davis

The Washington Redskins are going to be an average to below average team for the year, going to compete in most games but probably won’t win many. This team is going to be game dependent play slow to try and grind to win games or playing catch up in games where they get down early, where that really matters is at running back position. When they are up Guice and/or Peterson could easily have a game where they get 20+ carries. Meanwhile if they are down Thompson could come in and catch 7 passes for 80 plus yards and 2 scores. Either way the production won’t be consistent but it could easily win you a week. Keenum is said to start the year but with these pass catchers it doesn’t look promising for him or Haskins. The Redskins should see what that have with Haskins sooner rather than later. Richardson and Doctson will lead this wide receiver unit and unless they take a huge step forward expect them to be average to below average fantasy receivers. Jordan Reed has the ability to be one of the best tight ends in the league, all he needs is to stay on the field, you can’t be confident in that though.

Notable Fantasy Options: Derrius Guice/Adrian Peterson, Chris Thompson

Optional Fantasy Options: Paul Richardson, Josh Docston, Jordan Reed, Case Keenum, Dwayne Haskins

NFC West

Arizona Cardinals

  • Week 1 vs DET
  • Week 2 @ BAL
  • Week 3 vs CAR
  • Week 4 vs SEA
  • Week 5 @ CIN
  • Week 6 vs ATL
  • Week 7 @ NYG
  • Week 8 @ NO
  • Week 9 vs SF
  • Week 10 @ TB
  • Week 11 @ SF
  • Week 12 Bye
  • Week 13 vs LAR
  • Week 14 vs PIT
  • Week 15 vs CLE
  • Week 16 @ SEA
  • Week 17 @ LAR

QB

  • Kyler Murray

RB

  • David Johnson

WR

  • Larry Fitzgerald
  • Christian Kirk
  • Andy Isabella

TE

  • Maxx Williams

The Arizona Cardinals only chance to win games is to run a high octane offense and have their defense make plays. With the addition of Kilff Kingsbury this offense is going to find unique ways to move the ball. David Johnson has to ability to put himself back into that elite tier of running back with the amount of volume he should be seeing on this team. Kyler Murray is a hyper accurate quarterback with weapons around him that could make for one of the best offenses in the NFL. Fitzgerald is coming back for another year in Arizona and he should easily have a 95+ catch season while Christian Kirk is set to have a breakout year and take over as the go to wideout in this offense. Andy Isabella is the wideout to complete this unit and is a fast receiver who should make plays. Maxx Williams is the best choice out of the tight end options over Charles Clay and Ricky Seals-Jones.

Notable Fantasy Options: Kyler Murray, David Johnson, Christian Kirk

Optional Fantasy Options: Andy Isabella, Larry Fitzgerald, Maxx Williams

Los Angeles Rams

  • Week 1 @ CAR
  • Week 2 vs NO
  • Week 3 @ CLE
  • Week 4 vs TB
  • Week 5 @ SEA
  • Week 6 vs SF
  • Week 7 @ ATL
  • Week 8 vs CIN
  • Week 9 Bye
  • Week 10 @ PIT
  • Week 11 vs CHI
  • Week 12 vs BAL
  • Week 13 @ ARI
  • Week 14 vs SEA
  • Week 15 @ DAL
  • Week 16 @ SF
  • Week 17 vs ARI

QB

  • Jared Goff

RB

  • Todd Gurley
  • Darrell Henderson

WR

  • Brandin Cooks
  • Robert Woods
  • Cooper Kupp

TE

  • Gerald Everett

The Rams are out for revenge, after a tremendous last season they came up just short in the Super Bowl, with an injured team. If Todd Gurley can stay healthy and at full strength, then this could be one of the best offenses in the NFL. Jared Goff has improved every year and if he can take another step forward this team could take a step forward as the best in the NFL. This is a lot of what ifs, it is within the realm of possibility but this team must stay healthy and consistent for them to reach that potential. This wideout group is one of the most talented in the NFL. Brandin Cooks is a big play waiting to happen and seems to get it done year after year. Robert Woods is one of the most consistent wideouts in the NFL since he has arrived onto the Rams he provides great value for your team. Cooper Kupp is the safety blanket for Goff, coming of an ACL tear he should have a chip on his shoulder to try and have his best year yet. Gerald Everett is going to be the tight end for the team I don’t expect much fantasy value here without Jared Cook at the position.

Notable Fantasy Options: Jared Goff, Todd Gurley, Brandin Cooks, Robert Woods, Cooper Kupp

Optional Fantasy Options: Darrell Henderson, Gerald Everett

San Francisco 49ers

  • Week 1 @ TB
  • Week 2 @ CIN
  • Week 3 vs PIT
  • Week 4 Bye
  • Week 5 vs CLE
  • Week 6 @ LAR
  • Week 7 @ WSH
  • Week 8 vs CAR
  • Week 9 @ ARI
  • Week 10 vs SEA 
  • Week 11 vs ARI
  • Week 12 vs GB
  • Week 13 @ BAL
  • Week 14 @ NO
  • Week 15 vs ATL
  • Week 16 vs LAR
  • Week 17 @ SEA

QB

  • Jimmy Garoppolo

RB

  • Tevin Coleman
  • Jerick McKinnon
  • Matt Breida

WR

  • Dante Pettis
  • Marquise Goodwin
  • Trent Taylor
  • Deebo Samuel

TE

  • George Kittle

The 49ers are not going to be a team of fantasy consistent. They got playmakers at every position and Kyle Shanahan is going to make sure he gets the most use out of them. This is one of the fastest teams in the NFL and sometime this season McKinnon, Breida, Goodwin, and Samuel are going to make plays with speed alone. Jimmy G is coming off of his ACL tear and people are sceptical on how he is going to perform this year. Once the team start to come into rhythm Jimmy G could be a top quarterback in fantasy. Dante Pettis and Marquise Goodwin are set to lead this wideout group with Taylor locked into the slot they should be able to move the ball with the help of their running game. George Kittle is still the best receiver on this team and he should stay in that elite tier of top tight ends year after year, The running game is the biggest mystery for this team. Shanahan is familiar with Coleman and Breida showed last year he has the ability to have big games. McKinnon is coming off of an ACL tear and may possibly be out week one. Once all these running backs are on the field and healthy it’ll be a nightmare for fantasy owners and opposing NFL coaches trying to figure out what this running game will do week to week. There will be value in the backfield if you can capitalize on the right players in the right game plan

Notable Fantasy Options: Jimmy Garappolo, George Kittle, Dante Pettis

Optional Fantasy Options: Tevin Coleman, Jerick McKinnon, Matt Breida, Marquise Goodwin, Deebo Samuel

Seattle Seahawks

  • Week 1 vs CIN
  • Week 2 @ PIT
  • Week 3 vs NO
  • Week 4 @ ARI
  • Week 5 vs LAR
  • Week 6 @ CLE
  • Week 7 vs BAL
  • Week 8 @ ATL
  • Week 9 vs TB
  • Week 10 @ SF
  • Week 11 Bye
  • Week 12 @ PHI
  • Week 13 vs MIN
  • Week 14 @ LAR
  • Week 15 @ CAR
  • Week 16 vs ARI
  • Week 17 vs SF

QB

  • Russell Wilson

RB

  • Chris Carson
  • Rashaad Penny

WR

  • Tyler Lockett
  • David Moore
  • DK Metcalf

TE

  • Will Dissly

Slow and steady wins the race in Seattle. This team is going to run the ball no matter what to try and control the pace of the game. Carson and Wilson are upper tier plays at their position with Carson getting mostly all the volume from the backfield and Wilson always having a great floor from running of his own. Wilson is also a great passer when he needs to be, he’s great at extending plays and that’s just what you need when you have guys like Tyler Lockett. Lockett and Moore are the two best wideouts on their team and should be out there just about every play. Look for Moore to have a breakout campaign from last year and see if Lockett can maintain the performance he put up last year. DK Metcalf is going to get on the field at some point this season but first he is going to have to pass Jaron Brown on the depth chart. It’s going to be a big wait and see for Metcalf. Will Dissly is back off of injury and while he is not the best blocker on the team he should provide great work as the pass catching tight end for the team. 

Notable Fantasy Options: Russell Wilson, Chris Carson, Tyler Lockett

Optional Fantasy Options: David Moore, Will Dissly, Rashaad Penny, DK Metcalf

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