Week 1 Fantasy Football Primer: Immediate Must-Starts and Key Fades for 2026
Week 1 of the 2026 Fantasy Football Primer provides must-starts (Drake Maye, A.J. Brown, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Christian McCaffrey, Puka Nacua) and strong-start options while flagging potential fades or sit-starts (e.g., Brock Purdy in a tough matchup; De’Zhaun Stribling and George Kittle with uncertain roles) and offering matchup-context guidance to help you set your Week 1 lineup across the early games.
