QB: Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
G-RANK Week 1: QB10
Coming in as a top 10 QB this week, Baker should be a smash play in a 50.5 O/U game against the Bengals, especially now that Emeka Egbuka is a full go. If you drafted him or picked him up off waiver wires, you should feel great about throwing him in Week 1.
RB: Omarion Hampton, Los Angeles Chargers
G-RANK Week 1: RB2
I have Omarion Hampton at RB2 and couldn't be more excited about the matchup, playing the Cardinals in a game where the Chargers are double digit favorites. Expect L.A. to be up early and running the ball often, boosting Omarion Hampton's fantasy outlook.
WR: Tetairoa McMillan, Carolina Panthers
G-RANK Week 1: WR16
McMillan should be a "set it and forget it" WR2 in your lineups this week. He gets a Bears offense that gave up the 3rd most fantasy points to WR in 2025 at home. As the clear WR1 on this team, start him with confidence and pray Bryce Young throws for 200+ yards.
TE: Juwan Johnson, New Orleans Saints
G-RANK Week 1: TE6
I've been vocal that Johnson is an easy start this week, and if he's somehow still on your waiver wire, he's worth an add. It's a favorable matchup that should be a shootout, and Jordyn Tyson's injury opens the door for more opportunity. Don't overthink it.
