FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast

Week 1 Fantasy Football Quarterback and Tight End Rankings & Tiers: Studs, Sleepers, & Must-Starts (Ep. 1686)

Sep 4, 2025
Get ready for the fantasy football season as the hosts dive into quarterback and tight end rankings for Week 1. They analyze potential studs like Trevor Lawrence and emerging players like Drake May and Jordan Love. Key matchups are explored, including Love's challenges against the Lions and Justin Herbert's advantages. Tight ends also take the spotlight with Hunter Henry's role in the red zone. Tune in for strategies and must-start options to dominate your fantasy matchup!
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ADVICE

Start Trevor Lawrence Versus Panthers

  • Start Trevor Lawrence in Week 1 if you trust the matchup and his new coaching staff.
  • Confidence is higher because the Panthers allowed heavy QB fantasy production last season.
ADVICE

Lawrence As Top Waiver Stream

  • Treat Trevor Lawrence as a top waiver-stream option if you need a short-term QB.
  • Only grab him if you can reasonably drop a bench player to start him in Week 1.
INSIGHT

Value Of Rushing Upside

  • Early-season rankings can elevate rookie or emergent QBs with rushing upside.
  • Drake Maye earned QB1 status in Week 1 largely because of his expected rushing production and matchup.
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