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Each week, the Fantasy Cheat Sheet will combine Fantasy analysis and game predictions with a confidence scale to help owners get a definitive answer on whom to start in their leagues.

What do the numbers mean? That's our confidence scale. It slides from 10.0 for a supreme rating to 5.0 for an average rating to a 1.0 for a you-should-start-anybody-else rating.

Is the confidence scale based on a specific scoring system? It is based on standard leagues but is (mostly) applicable to PPR leagues. You should probably consult our PPR-specific rankings for more detail.

Who is listed below? Everyone that matters, but anyone already starting in 90 percent or more of CBSSports.com leagues is considered an obvious must-start. We're not going to waste your time trying to convince you to start Andrew Luck

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And here ... we ... go ...

Chiefs at Texans, Sun., 1 p.m. ET

Quarterbacks

Alex Smith

How much time will he have to pass when his offensive line is getting pushed around by J.J. Watt and Vince Wilfork? Don't start him if you don't have to.Had two games last year with 20-plus Fantasy points, bringing his career total to four.

Running backs

Jamaal Charles

Obvious must-start.Only two ways Davis will make an impact: if the Chiefs build a lead and rely on Davis to help kill the clock or Charles gets ... nah, don't even want to write it.Figure Blue to get the first shot at being the Texans' run down and goal-line rusher. The Chiefs were stingy at the goal line last year and have the bulk up front to remain that way this year.Grimes should end up working on passing downs. Maybe it makes him a low-end option in PPR formats.

Wide receivers

Jeremy Maclin

A Chiefs receiver we can trust? As a No. 3 receiver or PPR flex, definitely. Maclin had 158 yards and two touchdowns at Houston last year but feasted on backup Houston cornerbacks in the game.Nuk catches a break with cornerback Sean Smith suspended for the game. We'll learn a lot about how Hopkins does against double coverage because he's going to see a lot of it. I'd still start him.

Tight ends

Travis Kelce

The Texans didn't allow a single tight end to get even 10 Fantasy points in standard leagues last year. Then again, they didn't face any great tight ends. They'll have a hard time covering Kelce.

Defense/Special Teams

Chiefs (6.6): The Texans averaged 23.2 points per game last year, but that was with Arian Foster

Colts at Bills, Sun., 1 p.m. ET

and Andre Johnson . Both won't play on Sunday but Brian Hoyer will. The Chiefs should get some numbers.Watt, Wilfork and others should make shredded wheat of the Chiefs offensive line, setting up the secondary for a turnover or two. With the game expected to be low-scoring, the Texans are a safe pick.

Quarterbacks

Andrew Luck

Obvious must-start.There's no reason to start him outside of two-QB leagues but he offers a lot of potential as a rusher and a passer. Should get an extra second or two in the pocket, too. Keep an eye on him.

Running backs

Frank Gore

Gore has a tough Week 1 draw against a stout Bills run defense captained by Rex Ryan. His old offensive coordinator is on the other sideline and he's struggled to maintain a good rushing average in two career games against Ryan-coached defenses. The plus side? Gore will always be a candidate to score with Indy.Matchup is good for McCoy. He scored on the Colts and totaled 102 yards against them last year, plus has a very good track record vs. defensive playcaller Greg Manusky. But how healthy is he?

Wide receivers

T.Y. Hilton (8.7): A must, even if he's never scored on a Rex Ryan defense or had a big game in Week 1.

Andre Johnson

This will be the first game ever where Johnson won't see coverage as if he's a No. 1 receiver == and he should thrive. He'll especially be effective when matched up against rookie corner Ronald Darby to Luck's right side.He'll probably see plenty of shut-down cornerback Vontae Davis . Between that and Taylor making his first NFL start it's for the best to have modified expectations.

Tight ends

Dwayne Allen

Always a red-zone threat, Allen will have his hands full with Buffalo's solid safeties and linebackers.Normally would be a decent option, but how much will he actually play? The uncertainty is scary.The Colts had some trouble covering tight ends last year and could struggle if they stick their linebackers on Clay. He has some legitimate red-zone appeal.

Defense/Special Teams

Colts (5.6): Looks like a good situation as they can contain LeSean McCoy

Packers at Bears, Sun., 1 p.m. ET

and dare Taylor to beat them through the air. Containing Taylor on the ground has to be a priority.Starting the DST against the high-powered Colts in Week 1 is a tough pill to swallow, but you really have no choice. By the way, the Bills play the Pats in Week 2 ...

Quarterbacks

Aaron Rodgers

Obvious must-start. Has long track record of dominance over Chicago ... and John Fox-coached defenses.Why risk it? He has an awful track record against the Packers, the health of receiving corps isn't great and his offensive line is in flux.

Running backs

Eddie Lacy

Obvious must-start.Obvious must-start.

Wide receivers

Randall Cobb

Obvious must-start.Seems like Adams will transition to the "Jordy" role as an outside receiver. That's a very good thing for him going up against a very suspect Bears secondary.I'd lay off on starting him in his first game back with the Pack. Jones has never landed more than 61 yards in a game against the Bears but does own two career multi-score games against them.How healthy is he? Hopefully good enough to play. The Packers have typically held Jeffery to modest stats, nothing more. He seems risky.Look for Royal to get a bunch of targets and have a shot at seven catches. The matchup against slot corner Micah Hyde can be exploited.

Tight ends

Richard Rodgers

Packers tight ends have a great track record against the Bears, but that was when they were in their tired Cover-2 scheme for a decade-plus. The going might be tougher for Rodgers.Bennett has an up-and-down track record against the Packers but tends to play very well to start the season. Gotta go with him.

Defense/Special Teams

Packers (7.6): This should be a Top 5 or 10 unit as it stands, but if Jeffery ends up not playing then they could really bring the hammer down.

Bears (2.0): The last time the Bears held the Packers to under 21 points was when Rodgers didn't play. Before that? A very low-scoring Week 17 game in 2010 that catapulted the Packers into the playoffs and, ultimately, a Super Bowl victory.

Panthers at Jaguars, Sun., 1 p.m. ET

Quarterbacks

Cam Newton

Real tough to feel good about starting Newton, even in what appears to be a favorable matchup, when the passing game is already running on fumes.I wouldn't have the guts to start Bortles, but a two-touchdown game wouldn't be surprising given the matchup. Two turnovers also wouldn't be surprising.

Running backs

Jonathan Stewart

Don't be surprised to see Stewart get a bunch of opportunities, mostly carrying the ball. But scoring isn't promised when Cam Newton's on the field.If you're desperate, Artis-Payne should get involved around five-to-10 times. Not the right time of the season to start him.The Panthers front seven is expected to be tough and Yeldon might have a hard time finding a lot of room behind his offensive line.

Wide receivers



Ted Ginn

One of the biggest sleepers of the week, Ginn figures to start and see a bunch of targets against a suspect Jacksonville secondary. At this point he's a better choice than Brown or Funchess.Seems like Brown will get another chance to make some plays after flubbing the preseason. The Jaguars secondary made a bunch of receivers look good last year, but Brown isn't Carolina's best.With no guarantee of playing time, Funchess figures to be a receiver to wait and see on.It might not be so easy for Robinson against a pretty decent secondary but expect at least five catches and 70 yards.One of my big sleepers for the season, you can be sure Hurns will get some deep targets, especially when matched up against old-timer Charles Tillman

Tight ends

Greg Olsen

Obvious must-start.Carolina did a nice job against tight ends last season and have mostly the same personnel to work with again this year. You can do better than Lewis.

Defense/Special Teams

Panthers (7.7): A very good start against a Jaguars offense that should be a little better than last year but still a work-in-progress.

Jaguars (4.1): You shouldn't have to start the Jags this week with every DST playing, but it wouldn't be a shock if they held the Panthers to under 21 points.

Browns at Jets, Sun., 1 p.m. ET

Quarterbacks

Josh McCown

Who in their right mind would start McCown going up against a secondary that has Darrelle Revis in it?Who in their right mind would start Fitzpatrick going up against a secondary that has Joe Haden in it?

Running backs

Isaiah Crowell

Crowell looked better before the Browns announced that Duke Johnson would have a chance to play. Now, who knows what role Crowell will have on passing downs, if any. He's strictly a flex option.He shouldn't be trusted in his first pro game after suffering a pair of preseason injuries, but this is a great chance for him to show what he can do. He's absolutely worth carrying on your roster.Just like Crowell, Ivory should be in line for a bunch of work. The matchup is tough but he should be able to grind his way to some numbers and maybe a score.Figure Powell to get a few receptions as a passing downs back but not much else. It will be interesting to see just how much work he gets.

Wide receivers

Brandon Marshall

Joe Haden will be a factor, but who knows if he'll shadow Marshall. He didn't in a 2013 game against Marshall, a game in which Marshall scored on Haden from 5 yards out. Don't fear him.Fitzpatrick tends to play favorites with his receivers and Marshall figures to be the favorite. However, Decker has good size and will definitely draw some red-zone targets. I just wouldn't be excited to start him.

Defense/Special Teams

Browns (5.8): Mike Pettine has a (mostly) spotless track record against Ryan Fitzpatrick

Dolphins at Redskins, Sun., 1 p.m. ET

and offensive coordinator Chan Gailey. This is a sneaky sleeper for Week 1, especially because of its monster D-line.We waited all summer for this matchup, ranking the Jets DST as a Top 5 pick, and ... well, it's still a killer matchup. Go with it.

Quarterbacks

Ryan Tannehill

It would be a shock to see Tannehill stink after a fantastic preseason, especially against a defense void of great pass rushers and defensive backs.Given the state of his offensive line, I'm concerned Cousins will have little time to throw much less throw well.

Running backs

Lamar Miller

Obvious must-start.I fully expect the Dolphins run defense to be a problem for Morris. And if the Redskins fall behind, Morris won't play nearly as much.No one should start Jones but he's absolutely worth stashing. Maybe he'll get a few runs.

Wide receivers

Jarvis Landry

The Dolphins' slot machine should hit the jackpot against the hodge-podge of Redskins slot cornerbacks. He should even do well against DeAngelo Hall if it comes to that.Everyone's excited to see Parker finally play, but who knows how much he'll play. The Dolphins have a different schedule for Parker than us Fantasy geeks.D-Jax's track record in games against cornerback Brent Grimes isn't particularly good (no more than 9 Fantasy points in a game). Who knows if his quarterback will have enough time to hit him deep? It could get ugly.I wouldn't trust Garcon until it's evident he's back and in sync with Cousins. Some of his best games last season came with Colt McCoy , not Cousins (or RG3).

Tight ends

Jordan Cameron

Real curious to see how the Redskins will defend against tight ends ... and I bet Cameron is too.Leave him on waivers, and cut him from your team if you have him until he manages to stay healthy and put up some decent stats.

Defense/Special Teams

Dolphins (9.3): The best option of the week against a discombobulated Washington offense.

Redskins (1.8): Aside from maybe a few sacks, the defense isn't expected to deliver a lot of numbers, especially against an improved Miami offense.

Seahawks at Rams, Sun., 1 p.m. ET

Quarterbacks

Russell Wilson

His last two trips to St. Louis have been outstanding, and on this trip he'll have improved passing game threats. He also has at least five rush attempts in each of his last three games (with one really good rushing performance).It's real hard to envision Foles playing well against the Seahawks, even if he won't face off against safety Kam Chancellor

Running backs

Marshawn Lynch

Obvious must-start.The Seahawks seem intent on letting him play. He's impossible to trust but is worth keeping as a handcuff for Lynch.Figure Cunningham to get the bulk of the work, especially on passing downs for the Rams. You'd have to be desperate to give him a shot, but he has a teeny bit of PPR appeal.

Wide receivers

Doug Baldwin

He'll play a lot, but if he wasn't getting great stats before, what makes you think he'll get them now that the Seahawks have added some receiving threats?The deepest of sleepers this week, Lockett could end up working as the Seahawks No. 3 receiver and getting a couple of deep targets. He should be blazing fast on that fast track in St. Louis.Seems like Quick has a lot of fans out there, but this isn't even close to the right time to try him in Fantasy.Hard to get excited over Britt given the matchup against the aggressive Seattle defensive backs.

Tight ends

Jimmy Graham

Obvious must-start, but Jeff Fisher's defenses tend to take away tight ends, even good ones. In three career games against Fisher, Graham has struggled.Guess who's never had double-digit Fantasy points in four career games against the Seahawks and has had less than 40 yards in three of those games?

Defense/Special Teams

Seahawks (9.1): This is a terrific Kickoff Weekend matchup for the Seahawks DST. It wouldn't be a shock to see them hold the Rams to under two touchdowns.

Rams (7.0): They'll have their hands full trying to keep the Seahawks under 20 points, but that's exactly what they've allowed on average to Seattle since Wilson's arrival into the NFL.

Lions at Chargers, Sun., 4:05 p.m. ET

Quarterbacks

Matthew Stafford

Offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi's basic familiarity with the Chargers defensive scheme and the Chargers good-but-not-great corners and pass rush combined with Stafford's incredible Week 1 track record (at least 300 yards in each of last four openers with two or more scores in three of them) make the quarterback a great play.Rivers tends to play big in his home openers but Lions defensive coordinator Teryl Austin has a track record of how to contain Rivers. Missing Antonio Gates will hurt.

Running backs

Ameer Abdullah

Can't help but think Abdullah will land all the passing downs work, giving him a shot at leading the Lions' rushers in total yardage. Backs averaged 7.6 yards per catch against the Bolts last year.Bell might start, but he'll lose work to Abdullah and might even see Theo Riddick take some touches. I wouldn't be too confident in starting Bell.Ultimately, the Chargers should play in their no-huddle offense and throw a good amount. That bodes very well for Woodhead, who is the most prepared running back they have.Don't expect a slew of touches from Gordon after the difficult preseason he had. The Lions run defense appears to be pretty solid, making matters worse.

Wide receivers

Calvin Johnson

Obvious must-start.Given the likelihood that the Lions will build a lead with their passing game, Tate might not be such a risky start after all. Forget about Calvin -- he'll be a big test for the Chargers secondary.Through two seasons Allen has proven to be a slow starter. I'm not so sure Gates' absence will help him a lot. Consider other options.Rivers seemed to have eyes for Johnson in the preseason, and he could end up being the big winner from Gates' suspension. If he sticks in the slot he'll have a good matchup to exploit.I wouldn't expect a ton from Floyd, even in a game where Rivers is bound to take some deep shots.

Tight ends

Eric Ebron

The Chargers were excellent against opposing tight ends last year and figure to remain solid in that aspect in 2015. Ebron is a risky start.

Defense/Special Teams

Lions (6.0): The Chargers should find ways to put some points on the board == it'll take a very solid effort from the defensive line to deliver a strong performance.

Chargers (3.8): Knowing how explosive the Lions can be, the Chargers DST isn't worth the unnecessary Week 1 risk.

Saints at Cardinals, Sun., 4:05 p.m. ET

Quarterbacks

Drew Brees

The Cardinals have a new defensive coordinator but it's unlikely he'll have a solution to shut Brees down. Brees has a monster game against this Cardinals coaching staff back in 2013 and has an improved O-line to help protect him.Saints assistant Dennis Allen has had Palmer's number in previous meetings but the Saints' lack of a strong pass rush and quality secondary make Palmer tough to resist. Still, there are better choices at quarterback.

Running backs

Mark Ingram

This feels like a tough matchup for Ingram but he should still get a bunch of work with C.J. Spiller sidelined. He ended last season on a three-game scoring streak.Robinson will get a shot to play as a part-timer to Ingram. He can catch the ball and take some of Spiller's workload but shouldn't be counted on for more than 40 or 50 yards.Bruce Arians' coaching track record versus Dennis Allen and/or Rob Ryan coached defenses suggest a strong game for Ellington as Arians' rushers have at least scored once in three of four battles. Ellington's a candidate for 20 touches.Johnson will be interesting to watch. Will they use him beyond short yardage/goal line duty? He has the hands to be a great third down back. If he's on your waiver wire, go get him.

Wide receivers

Brandin Cooks

Bordering on must-start status, Cooks should prove to be a tough assignment for Patrick Peterson & Co.Expect to see a bunch of Colston in the slot, but if that means going one-on-one with Tyrann Mathieu it could make for a long game.Coleman might have had a poor preseason but if he gets his 6-foot-6 body against 5-foot-10 corner Jerraud Powers it will definitely draw attention from Brees.Brown has a shot at a big game given the personnel problems in the Saints secondary. New Orleans' corners are big but not necessarily speedy, something Brown should be able to capitalize on.Fitz is worth trying as a No. 3 Fantasy receiver. He had most of his good games with Palmer last year and should see plenty of close-range targets.Floyd is a wild card given his lack of prep time this summer as he makes his way back from finger injuries. You're probably better off giving him a week to knock off the rust.

Tight ends

Benjamin Watson

The Cardinals have had trouble covering tight ends for years and Watson figures to play a lot and be a red-zone target. He's a great Week 1 option.The hunch is that Hill won't play as much as Watson but can still figure into some end-zone looks. He's a sleeper for the week.

Defense/Special Teams

Saints (4.0): A defense missing key pass rushers and defensive backs shouldn't be trusted against a high-powered Cardinals offense.

Cardinals (6.4): It's unlikely the Cardinals defense will completely shut down the Saints offense but they should nab a few sacks and some turnovers.

Bengals at Raiders, Sun., 4:25 p.m. ET

Quarterbacks

Andy Dalton

It looks like a great matchup but the Raiders pass rush should bring some heat on third downs. Plus it's expected that the Bengals run game will be leaned on. Dalton is a risky start in seasonal and daily leagues.There's a bunch to get excited about but Carr is an unnecessary risk to start in Fantasy, especially against a healthy and deep Bengals defense.

Running backs

Jeremy Hill

Obvious must-start.The dump-off pass will be Dalton's friend this week and Bernard should capitalize. His value seems safer in PPR formats because of it.There's uncertainty in Murray's workload and the matchup appears to be challenging. Start him with No. 2 running back expectations.

Wide receivers

A.J. Green

Obvious must-start.In a game where the Bengals might not throw more than 30 times, Jones is a risky choice.The targets should be there for Cooper, but so should coverage by Cincy's quality secondary. Dre Kirkpatrick could make things awfully tough.

Tight ends

Tyler Eifert

Figure Eifert to get some attention from Dalton but not as much as in games where they have to throw a ton. Del Rio's defenses aren't known for shutting down tight ends.

Defense/Special Teams

Bengals (7.4): Start them because they're a talented unit, and because the Raiders offense will probably commit a couple of turnovers.

Raiders (4.4): The Raiders figure to be better defensively, especially up front, but let's see what they can do before we think about starting them. They do play the Browns in Week 3.

Ravens at Broncos, Sun., 4:25 p.m. ET

Quarterbacks

Joe Flacco

The Gary Kubiak factor: New Broncos coach worked with Flacco last year, goes up against him in Week 1. Without a stacked receiving corps, Flacco will flounder.Obvious must-start, especially since Kubiak coached in Baltimore last year and knows a thing or two about the Ravens defense.

Running backs

Justin Forsett

Obvious must-start.Obvious must-start.If this were a bye week Hillman would be a sneaky play. Expect the Broncos to run the ball a good amount, meaning Hillman gets some extra work to keep the wear-and-tear off of Anderson. 60 total yards isn't out of the question.

Wide receivers

Steve Smith

Smith isn't a bad Fantasy choice, especially in PPR, given the volume of targets he should get. Plus he tends to play well in Week 1.Obvious must-start.There might be some light weeks from Sanders this season but this shouldn't be one of those weeks. He's a perfect quick-hitter slot target to help Peyton avoid the pass rush.

Tight ends

Crockett Gillmore

Why is Gillmore a sleeper? He'll play a ton, he's got some upside and he has a quarterback who has always had an eye for the tight end.Even though the Ravens were top-notch against tight ends last year, Daniels has a great shot to score and add another 30 or so yards on top. He's worth the risk if you're streaming.

Defense/Special Teams

Ravens (3.6): Not against Peyton in Week 1 at Denver. Save them for when they play the Raiders in Week 2.

Broncos (8.0): It's tough to envision the Ravens coming up with more than 21 points. Now that Wade Phillips is calling the shots, the Denver defense should be a lot of fun.

Titans at Buccaneers, Sun., 4:25 p.m. ET

Quarterbacks

Marcus Mariota

This is a favorable first matchup for Mariota. He's worth a late Saturday night stash just in case he turns out to be a hyper-productive stat producer in Week 1.The Titans have a fearsome defensive coaching staff, but not necessarily a fearsome defense. Bank on Winston running a simple game plan and letting his receivers make plays after the catch against an underwhelming and banged-up Titans secondary.

Running backs

Bishop Sankey

The matchup might not be so bad but there is no guarantee how much work Sankey will get. Don't start him if you don't have to.He has a shot to score, so if you're somehow in a major pinch at running back already, give him a look.He's worth stashing if you don't like anyone else on your waiver wire, but there's a reason the running back-needy Browns opted to trade him.Expect a big game from Martin as he turns the volume of work he gets into numbers. There's no reason not to start him against Tennessee.

Wide receivers

Kendall Wright

Figure Wright to be the most sure-handed Titans receiver all year. Given Mariota's preseason performances, we should see Wright flirt with six-plus receptions every week. The Bucs secondary has plenty of holes to exploit.Trusted veteran Douglas should play quite a bit and has some familiarity with the Bucs from his days with Atlanta. Two of his six career 100-yard games came against Tampa, along with four of his eight career touchdowns.He's far from a safe starting option but he should figure in about 20 snaps as he starts to acclimate to the pro game. In time, he should be a very good player.Obvious must-start (provided he's healthy).There's appeal with V-Jax because of his size advantage over Tennessee's corners, plus if Jason McCourty is out then he should ramp up his stats against the likes of Perrish Cox and Coty Sensabaugh

Tight ends

Delanie Walker

The tight end typically does very well against defenses built like Tampa Bay's, and Walker has the best quarterback he's played with in years throwing to him.It's just a matter of targets for Seferian-Jenkins, who didn't do a whole lot to impress in the preseason. Owen Daniels and Scott Chandler have a better shot of scoring this week than ASJ.

Defense/Special Teams

Titans (4.2): The Titans are squarely a middle-of-the-pack defense. They have a lot of good players but not necessarily a lot of great ones. Use Week 1 to judge them for use in Week 2 when they play at Cleveland.

Buccaneers (2.2): Yep, the Titans offense doesn't have a great run game and has a rookie quarterback. But it doesn't mean the Buccaneers defense should be counted on.

Giants at Cowboys, Sun., 8:30 p.m. ET

Quarterbacks

Eli Manning

Manning's track record against Dallas is great == at least three touchdowns in three of his last four against them. The Cowboys pass rush is improved but the secondary isn't. Manning should be productive.One of the safest quarterbacks in Fantasy this week, Romo has had at least 20 Fantasy points in seven of his last eight against the Giants. New York's secondary is a mess and its pass rush is weak.

Running backs

Rashad Jennings

Jennings had 120 total yards in his one game against the Cowboys last year, doing more as a pass catcher than as a rusher. Expect the Giants to test the Cowboys front seven with a good dose of Jennings, though his receiving totals are bound to fade now that Shane Vereen is with the team.Vereen has a shot at 50 receiving yards playing as Big Blue's passing downs back. He's at best a desperation flex play in PPR leagues. DeMarco Murray had over 120 rush yards in each game against the Giants last season, and the Giants run defense is about the same now as it was then. If Randle is getting the first crack at running the ball, he should be in a position to have a nice game.If you're not a believer in Randle, then McFadden has to be a consideration. No promise of playing time or touches make him a risk, though.

Wide receivers

Odell Beckham

Obvious must-start.If desperate, Randle figures to at least get a lot of playing time with Victor Cruz hurt. He has never scored against the Cowboys but does have at least five catches in each of his last two games in Dallas (both high-scoring Giants losses). He's a much safer start in PPR.Obvious must-start.Not a good track record for Williams, who has seven Fantasy points or less in four career games against the Giants. With Dez healthy and the Cowboys figuring to run a lot, don't expect a big change.There's a pretty good chance Romo leans on one of his favorite short-area targets this week. Beasley is a decent low-end PPR flex.

Tight ends

Larry Donnell

If Cruz is out, Donnell could serve as a short-range target for Manning, but there's no guarantee he'll play every snap or be very productive with whatever playing time he gets.The Giant-killer has a touchdown in three of his last four against the Giants and at least nine Fantasy points in four of his last five against them.

Defense/Special Teams

Giants (1.4): The Giants have lost five of their last six against the Cowboys, giving up an average of 28.3 points per game. And they have a limited pass rush. Run away!

Cowboys (5.4): Look for the Cowboys to pick up a few sacks and a turnover, but they've allowed 24.5 points per game to the G-Men over their last six games.

Eagles at Falcons, Mon., 7:10 p.m. ET

Quarterbacks

Sam Bradford

New Falcons boss Dan Quinn has good intel on the Eagles (he coached against them with Seattle last year) and on Bradford (he coached against him in the NFC West). Given all offseason to prepare for Chip Kelly's offense, I wouldn't be surprised to see the Falcons give Bradford a hard time. The only catch is that Bradford has looked awesome this preseason and the Falcons defense is nothing close to Seattle's.You have to expect Ryan to throw a ton given the uncertainty of the Falcons run game. Offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan has a modest track record of throwing deep on Philadelphia's defense.

Running backs

DeMarco Murray

Obvious must-start.Expect Mathews to get a pretty decent dose == maybe a dozen touches == as the Eagles aim to wear down the Falcons run defense. There's also a chance he scores.Always a home-run type of threat, Sproles has posted at least seven Fantasy points in Week 1 over each of the last four seasons. Might be a good PPR sleeper.Bank on Coleman working as the running downs back for the Falcons. If they fall behind, however, his playing time could be limited. No doubt there's a lot of boom-or-bust potential.Should end up playing and working passing downs -- and more if Coleman can't get into a groove early on.

Wide receivers

Jordan Matthews

Whether the Falcons use Robert Alford or Phillip Adams to cover Matthews out of the slot, we should see a big game from the second-year receiver.We think and hope Agholor will see a slew of targets, especially after the vote of confidence from Chip Kelly this week. Expectations are slimmed down for his first NFL game; when he lines up against Dallas in Week 2 we might all be very excited.Obvious must-start.White doesn't have a poor matchup and the Falcons should end up throwing a ton.

Tight ends

Brent Celek

If Zach Ertz is out, Celek emerges as a sleeper at tight end. He'll play a lot and will probably see no better than single coverage by a linebacker in goal-to-go situations.Tamme isn't a reliable sleeper by any means but tight end numbers typically come to pass in Kyle Shanahan-coached offenses. We'll see if he contributes.

Defense/Special Teams

Eagles (5.2): Philadelphia's offense will put up a ton of numbers. The defense? It might still be a work in progress, namely in the secondary. They'd be fine as a bye-week replacement or if you're in a major pinch, but no one should be in that situation.

Falcons (4.8): You can bet your bippie there will be weeks where the Falcons defense will dominate. This won't be one of them, and the next two weeks don't look so hot either.

Vikings at 49ers, Mon., 10:20 p.m. ET

Quarterbacks

Teddy Bridgewater

Bridgewater should put together an efficient game now that he has Adrian Peterson in his backfield. The 49ers pass rush and secondary can be taken advantage of. I'd expect a modest game statistically.The Vikings were really good at containing mobile quarterbacks last year == they'll put a premium on keeping Kap contained. His deep passing game is still under construction, meaning his chances of having a monster stat line through the air are slim.

Running backs

Adrian Peterson

No one will hesitate to start Peterson but he's actually had trouble against the Niners in the past (never scored on them). And for whatever it's worth, it's his first game in a year. Maybe there's a little rust ... or maybe I'm an idiot for using so many words to talk about a guy you're starting anyway!This is a big test for Hyde. The Vikings allowed 10 rushing touchdowns to running backs all of last year and seem better defensively this year. Keep expectations in check.Bush figures to get in the mix as a passing downs back and that's it. There's very little appeal, PPR or otherwise, until he gains some snaps from Hyde.

Wide receivers

Charles Johnson

Johnson is a good start but maybe not a great start. He's good because if he's matched up against one of the 49ers young cornerbacks he should dominate them. But it's not great because the Vikings might not throw more than 30 times.Wallace will probably work a little more as a deep threat than Johnson, and if the Vikings aren't throwing much then his appeal sinks.If the Niners are to play from behind then Boldin should be in position to rack up catches in the short- and mid-range as Kaepernick's top target. Boldin has had at least nine Fantasy points in Week 1 over each of his last five (and was a yard shy in 2014 of making it at least 10 points).The location's changed but Smith is still the same == a deep ball threat with an inconsistent track record. Except now his quarterback isn't quite as solid. He might be a better start next week at Pittsburgh.

Tight ends

Kyle Rudolph

What the 49ers lack at cornerback they make up for at safety, and that could keep Rudolph from having a big game. There are also issues over just how many targets he'll end up getting.No one is starting Davis until he picks up more targets and delivers bigger numbers. That doesn't seem very likely this week as the Vikings should remain solid against tight ends.

Defense/Special Teams

Vikings (6.8): Given the 49ers' offensive line and quarterback imperfections, along with Mike Zimmer coordinating the unit, the Vikings DST (which includes a good return game) isn't such a bad choice.

49ers (5.0): Let's see how this defense looks after having so much turnover from a year before. They might be better given they got younger but after going over their schedule we're not eyeballing them for a start anytime soon.

Steelers at Patriots, Thu., 8:30 p.m. ET

Quarterbacks

Ben Roethlisberger

A notorious slow starter, Roethlisberger has 350-plus yards in each of last three against New England with three scores in two of them (two in the other). He's a little riskier than I first thought.An absolute must-start. With no run game to lean on, Brady should continue his dominance over the Steelers == at least 350 yards and three-plus scores in three of his last four against them.

Running backs

DeAngelo Williams

Golden opportunity but it's hard to see him get more than 15 touches in what should be a high-scoring game. The Steelers have scored exactly zero rushing touchdowns in their last three against the Pats.When the Patriots need a fill-in, they call on Bolden. Your Fantasy team, however, can find better.Figure Lewis to start the year in the Vereen role. Might not result in anything more than a handful of catches.

Wide receivers

Antonio Brown

Obvious must-start.Had 97 yards in Week 1 last year, didn't get more than 66 yards in any game after and scored only in Roethlisberger's six-touchdown performances. Can he get to 70 yards?Has started each of the last two seasons with at least 9 Fantasy points. He should be regularly targeted given Brady's lack of receiving threats.More targets come with more opportunity to play, but he had 18 targets in his last two games last year and turned it into just 87 yards.

Tight ends

Heath Miller

Tough call. When Roethlisberger starts slinging, Miller is usually involved, but how much will he need to help the offensive line?Obvious must-start.Gronk will get his but Chandler is a definite sleeper as a second mismatch-type of tight end. I guarantee he'll get at least one end-zone target.

Defense/Special Teams

Steelers (3.4): Brady and the Patriots typically have the Steelers' number. The DST can't be trusted on the road and with a new play-caller.

Patriots (4.6): Aside from a turnover or two, the Patriots figure to give up a good number of points. You can do better.