Fantasy Football Player Notes
Week 1 Rankings
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24.
Aaron Rodgers
(BYE)
The last time we saw Rodgers play a full season, he was the QB21 in fantasy points per game, ranking 26th in yards per attempt and 23rd in fantasy points per dropback. His deeper accuracy metrics paint the picture of a quarterback that is far from washed, though, as he was also 11th in CPOE and third in hero throw rate. The 49ers are a tough opening match. Their pass defense allowed the fifth-lowest yards per attempt, the eighth-fewest passing touchdowns, and the sixth-fewest fantasy points per game to opposing quarterbacks last season. Rodgers is a decent QB2, but if you're playing matchups, there are plenty of QB2s that have better ones in Week 1.
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28.
Derek Carr
(BYE)
Carr might not be the sexiest name in fantasy, but he was amazing down the stretch last season. In Weeks 12-18 last year, he was the QB15 in fantasy points per game, but that doesn't do justice to how good he was. Among 33 qualifying quarterbacks in that span, he was 11th in yards per attempt, third in passing touchdowns, second in CPOE, and eighth in fantasy points per dropback. He's not a bad QB2/streaming option this season, but I wouldn't look to plug him into lineups in Week 1. Carr draws a Carolina pass defense that last year allowed the sixth-lowest yards per attempt, the fourth-fewest passing touchdowns, and the third-fewest fantasy points per game to quarterbacks.
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54.
Carson Wentz
(BYE)
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61.
Jeff Driskel
(BYE)
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67.
Tyler Huntley
(BYE)
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68.
Jaren Hall
(BYE)
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70.
Desmond Ridder
(BYE)
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73.
Blaine Gabbert
(BYE)
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75.
Ryan Tannehill
(BYE)
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78.
Jake Fromm
(BYE)
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79.
Reid Sinnett
(BYE)
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81.
Trevor Siemian
(BYE)
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85.
C.J. Beathard
(BYE)
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87.
Matt Corral
(BYE)
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92.
Matt Barkley
(BYE)
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93.
Collin Hill
(BYE)
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