Dallas' Dak Prescott didn’t have a great fantasy game in Week 1, but the Cowboys didn’t need him to do much in a 40-0 blowout.
— Michael Thomas didn’t dominate in Week 1, but his usage was strong enough to warrant starting consideration going forward. While he finished with just 8.6 points , Thomas garnered a 24.2% target share and paced the Saints receivers in both snap share and route participation . He’s a starting option in a matchup with the Jaycee Horn-less Panthers.
— Michael Pittman Jr. wasn’t someone I was thrilled about heading into the season given last season’s struggles and a rookie QB. If Week 1 was any indication, Pittman could very well be a WR2 the rest of the season. He turned eight catches , 97 yards, and a touchdown into a WR7 finish and is clearly the top pass-catcher in Indy. Temper expectations a bit in a tougher matchup, but I’d be hard-pressed to sit Pittman after last week.
— Christian Watson didn’t play in Week 1, and his status is up in the air for Week 2. If he plays, he’s a must-start given how good Love looked last week.— Garrett Wilson takes a huge hit in fantasy with Zach Wilson now at the helm. He salvaged Week 1 with a stellar touchdown catch, and while a 29% target share is encouraging, last season’s performance with Wilson is hard to forget. I don’t think you can bench him, but a matchup with Dallas is the last thing fantasy managers want to see.
— Elijah Moore had an encouraging Cleveland debut. Moore had just a 69.4% snap share, but was a focal point when he was out there. He tied Amari Cooper with a 24.1% target share and even had two rushing attempts. It’s clear the Browns are committed to using him in a variety of ways, which puts him firmly on the FLEX radar.
— Romeo Doubs had a solid Week 1, tying for the team lead with an 18.5% target share. His red zone work was highly encouraging and bodes well for his fantasy outlook going forward. Christian Watson’s possible return complicates things a bit. — Tyler Lockett goes where Geno Smith goes. In Week 1, they both went to the land of fantasy irrelevance. Lockett finished just fourth on Seattle in target share — though he had a stellar 45.8% air yards share. Matching up with a surprisingly solid Detroit pass defense doesn’t give me any optimism for Lockett’s fantasy prospects.
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