Fantasy Football is heavily influenced by matchups. Even though you may have had specific hopes during your draft, lineup choices shouldn’t be based solely on where players were picked. It’s important to evaluate your players’ matchups to ensure you have the right individuals in your lineup.

Utilizing insights from coaching film, relevant statistics, player health, defensive structures, and past performances can help you make more informed decisions. We will highlight players that are not obvious starts or sits so that you can feel more confident about your Fantasy lineup before the kick-off.

Matchups Overview

1. Dallas Cowboys vs Detroit Lions

   • Start: Jahmyr Gibbs, Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb
   • Sit: David Montgomery

2. Seattle Seahawks vs Atlanta Falcons

   • Start: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Bijan Robinson
   • Sit: Sam Darnold, Kirk Cousins

3. Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens

   • Start: Derrick Henry
   • Sit: Lamar Jackson

4. Cincinnati Bengals vs Buffalo Bills

   • Start: Josh Allen, James Cook
   • Sit: Mike Gesicki, Nick Chubb

5. New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers

   • Start: Bucky Irving
   • Sit: Tyler Shough, Rachaad White

6. Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders

   • Start: Brock Bowers
   • Sit: Geno Smith, Tyler Lockett

For additional details, please consult the corresponding game notes and statistics.