Week 1 2025 who should I start thread **OFFICIALLY UNOFFICIAL** (12 Viewers)

[Chaka]

WE'RE BACK BABY!!!

This is where we ask questions and offer help.

Thank you to all the posters who come here to offer that help.

A couple notes:

I attempt to give well considered responses to all questions posted. I can't get to everything, but I'll try.

1) This only works if people participate. If you ask for help it is good form to offer help to someone else.

2) Please post the matchup. e.g. Penix vs Den or James Cook @ Mia

3) Please post important league scoring considerations (e.g. PPR, super-flex etc).

4) Please go easy on the nicknames, save that for other threads. We can't help if we don't know who you are talking about.

View this as an exercise to help focus your thoughts about teams in general. Players you own may not be involved in these WDIS questions but certainly you will own players on many of these teams. Analyzing other players will help you identify things you may have otherwise not considered.

(Joe Edit: When you ask, please let us know which way you're leaning. And more importantly, why. What do you see as the pros and cons. Most people will be much more likely to help if they feel like you've put in a little work on this as well.)

Let's move on to week 1

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[Chaka]

Also, let's try to remember this is a crowdsourcing thread. I make every effort to answer every single post but I can't always make that happen. So, if you are here asking for help it would be great if you also offered help to others in here.

TIA

 

[TheWinz]

Flex spot choice - full PPR
RB Jerome Ford vs CIN
or
RB Zach Carbonnet vs SF

 

[Chaka]

Flex spot choice - full PPR
RB Jerome Ford vs CIN
or
RB Zach Carbonnet vs SF

Personally I run Ford this week against what looks like porous Cincinnati defense. Judkins isn't playing this week and I think the Sampson talk is wish casting. Ford is a good runner, a solid receiver and can pick up the blitz. IMO the Browns are going with the veteran next to Flacco in week one.

I think Charbonet is going to see a lot more action this year and, later in the year I would probably say he's the guy in this scenario but, it's a potentially rough matchup and, while KWIII is healthy I think a timeshare is all we can hope for.

Ford>Charbonet

 

[Chaka]

Okay, I have two:

PPR league
Olave v Arizona
T. Tracy @ Was

I have Olave in ATM because I think it may be a better matchup and I think Olave is going to see a lot of targets in Kellen Moore's offense.

Caleb Williams v Minnesota
JJ McCarthy @ Chicago

I have Caleb in at the moment but it's really close. Kevin O'Connell is a legit QB whisperer and could coach a box of donuts to 4,000 yards and 30 TDs. JJ may be the best QB he has had too. But, Caleb is definitely a better runner and I like what I have seen in Ben Johnson's timing based offense. With the revamped OL and a solid supporting cast, I like Caleb ATM.

 

[kyoun1e]

Wow. It's here.

And so it begins.

 

[kyoun1e]

Okay, I have two:

PPR league
Olave v Arizona
T. Tracy @ Was

I have Olave in ATM because I think it may be a better matchup and I think Olave is going to see a lot of targets in Kellen Moore's offense.

Caleb Williams v Minnesota
JJ McCarthy @ Chicago

I have Caleb in at the moment but it's really close. Kevin O'Connell is a legit QB whisperer and could coach a box of donuts to 4,000 yards and 30 TDs. JJ may be the best QB he has had too. But, Caleb is definitely a better runner and I like what I have seen in Ben Johnson's timing based offense. With the revamped OL and a solid supporting cast, I like Caleb ATM.

I'd go Tracy. With Skatabo still a bit banged up he should get the lion's share of touches against a questionable WASH D. Just can't trust the QB play in NO yet.

I'd go Caleb. I think MN's offense is going to look at lot different this year. More balanced. Especially early. Think Caleb has a lot more ceiling.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Week 1 redraft should be chalk. Free WSIS square on the bingo card. Start the players you drafted in that order.

Dynasty gets a little quirkier.

 

[TheWinz]

Week 1 redraft should be chalk. Free WSIS square on the bingo card. Start the players you drafted in that order.

Dynasty gets a little quirkier.

Not necessarily, my fine feathered friend. I am starting Jerome Ford over Zach Charbonnet. Ford should be startable for a few weeks.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Ford should be startable for a few weeks.

I probably wouldn’t.


“Should” is doing some heavy lifting in that sentence.

 

[TheWinz]

Ford should be startable for a few weeks.

I probably wouldn’t.


“Should” is doing some heavy lifting in that sentence.

Last time he faced CIN was week 16. He had 131 total yards, 5 catches, and a TD.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Ford should be startable for a few weeks.

I probably wouldn’t.


“Should” is doing some heavy lifting in that sentence.

Last time he faced CIN was week 16. He had 131 total yards, 5 catches, and a TD.

Oh well there ya go. and I just saw someone say he’d get a “workhorse role” so don’t listen to me, clearly I suck at this.

 

[Chaka]

Week 1 redraft should be chalk. Free WSIS square on the bingo card. Start the players you drafted in that order.

Dynasty gets a little quirkier.

So, you agree I should start Jameson @ GB over Worthy v the Chargers. After all, I drafted Jameson four picks before Worthy.

Drafts don't always present such clear choices. I don't think I am the only one who has drafted a player they rate lower than another player earlier because of ADP and trying to farm value.

 

[TheWinz]

Ford should be startable for a few weeks.

I probably wouldn’t.


“Should” is doing some heavy lifting in that sentence.

Last time he faced CIN was week 16. He had 131 total yards, 5 catches, and a TD.

Oh well there ya go. and I just saw someone say he’d get a “workhorse role” so don’t listen to me, clearly I suck at this.

I'm only trying to talk myself into starting him. I drafted him in both the FBG Bowl and FBG Home League.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Week 1 redraft should be chalk. Free WSIS square on the bingo card. Start the players you drafted in that order.

Dynasty gets a little quirkier.

So, you agree I should start Jameson @ GB over Worthy v the Chargers. After all, I drafted Jameson four picks before Worthy.

Drafts don't always present such clear choices. I don't think I am the only one who has drafted a player they rate lower than another player earlier because of ADP and trying to farm value.

I think you should start both of them.

 

[TheWinz]

Week 1 redraft should be chalk. Free WSIS square on the bingo card. Start the players you drafted in that order.

Dynasty gets a little quirkier.

And crap, I have to start Jordan Addison!

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

And crap, I have to start Jordan Addison!

Absolutely.








In week 4

 

[NajehHejan]

Okay, I have two:

PPR league
Olave v Arizona
T. Tracy @ Was

I have Olave in ATM because I think it may be a better matchup and I think Olave is going to see a lot of targets in Kellen Moore's offense.

Caleb Williams v Minnesota
JJ McCarthy @ Chicago

I have Caleb in at the moment but it's really close. Kevin O'Connell is a legit QB whisperer and could coach a box of donuts to 4,000 yards and 30 TDs. JJ may be the best QB he has had too. But, Caleb is definitely a better runner and I like what I have seen in Ben Johnson's timing based offense. With the revamped OL and a solid supporting cast, I like Caleb ATM.

Agreed olave and Caleb

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Okay, I have two:

PPR league
Olave v Arizona
T. Tracy @ Was

Tracy over Olave. Rattler isn’t great. He’s just as likely to throw it to a DB as he is Olave.

I have Olave in ATM because I think it may be a better matchup and I think Olave is going to see a lot of targets in Kellen Moore's offense.

Caleb Williams v Minnesota
JJ McCarthy @ Chicago

Probably a coin flip so I’d take the home team starter. Both are terrible matchups tbh.

That said, I wouldn’t be at all surprised to see KOC feature JJM to show everyone they were right for going with him over ARod or some of the other options.

But with Addison is out & a couple guys banged up, JJM will pretty much have Hock, JJ, and Thielen. Caleb has a ton of weapons. Start Caleb at home.

 

[Chaka]

Week 1 redraft should be chalk. Free WSIS square on the bingo card. Start the players you drafted in that order.

Dynasty gets a little quirkier.

So, you agree I should start Jameson @ GB over Worthy v the Chargers. After all, I drafted Jameson four picks before Worthy.

Drafts don't always present such clear choices. I don't think I am the only one who has drafted a player they rate lower than another player earlier because of ADP and trying to farm value.

I think you should start both of them.

I am starting Jameson. Would you start worthy over D'Andre Swift or David Montgomery? I did draft both of them before Worthy.

 

[NajehHejan]

I’m in a yardage heavy league PPR where TDs are hence undervalued. I have to decide flex:

Bill WAS rb Vs Giants

Rhamondre NE rb vs las vegas

I currently have Bill in there but usage is such an unknown with ekeler and Rodriguez. I’m tempted to put in rhamondre as he should rack up second half yards as I expect NE to be playing with a sizable lead

 

[NajehHejan]

Okay, I have two:

PPR league
Olave v Arizona
T. Tracy @ Was

I have Olave in ATM because I think it may be a better matchup and I think Olave is going to see a lot of targets in Kellen Moore's offense.

Caleb Williams v Minnesota
JJ McCarthy @ Chicago

I have Caleb in at the moment but it's really close. Kevin O'Connell is a legit QB whisperer and could coach a box of donuts to 4,000 yards and 30 TDs. JJ may be the best QB he has had too. But, Caleb is definitely a better runner and I like what I have seen in Ben Johnson's timing based offense. With the revamped OL and a solid supporting cast, I like Caleb ATM.

Agreed olave and Caleb

Just to add more color.

Caleb at home with one year under his belt vs JJ first start ever on the rosd

Tracy olave is close but I think giants are gonna use singletary more than folks think. People are forgetting about him. Olave clear #1 target

 

[Zow]

Okay, I have two:

PPR league
Olave v Arizona
T. Tracy @ Was

I have Olave in ATM because I think it may be a better matchup and I think Olave is going to see a lot of targets in Kellen Moore's offense.

Caleb Williams v Minnesota
JJ McCarthy @ Chicago

I have Caleb in at the moment but it's really close. Kevin O'Connell is a legit QB whisperer and could coach a box of donuts to 4,000 yards and 30 TDs. JJ may be the best QB he has had too. But, Caleb is definitely a better runner and I like what I have seen in Ben Johnson's timing based offense. With the revamped OL and a solid supporting cast, I like Caleb ATM.

I'd go Tracy (higher floor) and McCarthy because I fully trust O'Connell and Jefferson (though if Jefferson's injury remains/becomes a concern I could see switching to Caleb).

 

[Zow]

Week 1 redraft should be chalk. Free WSIS square on the bingo card. Start the players you drafted in that order.

Dynasty gets a little quirkier.

So, you agree I should start Jameson @ GB over Worthy v the Chargers. After all, I drafted Jameson four picks before Worthy.

Drafts don't always present such clear choices. I don't think I am the only one who has drafted a player they rate lower than another player earlier because of ADP and trying to farm value.

I'm starting Worthy over Jameson in two leagues with Rice suspended.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

I am starting Jameson. Would you start worthy over D'Andre Swift or David Montgomery? I did draft both of them before Worthy

I’d start both Jameson & Worthy over Swift pretty easily.

Point taken though - I was being cavalier with my earlier comment. My bad.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Bill WAS rb Vs Giants

Rhamondre NE rb vs las vegas

I have this choice and I’m rolling out Bill. Too much smoke for there not to be fire.

That said, that’s also in part to RS being Q and no disclosure about what his injury has been. If that clears up this will be a harder choice.

 

[TheWinz]

Week 1 redraft should be chalk. Free WSIS square on the bingo card. Start the players you drafted in that order.

Dynasty gets a little quirkier.

So, you agree I should start Jameson @ GB over Worthy v the Chargers. After all, I drafted Jameson four picks before Worthy.

Drafts don't always present such clear choices. I don't think I am the only one who has drafted a player they rate lower than another player earlier because of ADP and trying to farm value.

I think you should start both of them.

I am starting Jameson. Would you start worthy over D'Andre Swift or David Montgomery? I did draft both of them before Worthy.

Rice out, Hollywood ailing, Kelce whipped, start Worthy

 

[-OZ-]

SF PPR

Pick 2 QB - Bryce at Jax, Caleb v Min or nix v TEN. currently benching Caleb.

TE is there a good argument to bench Ertz vs the giants for Theo Johnson at WAS or Kincaid vs Baltimore?

Flex - Breece hall is benched vs the Steelers, but would anyone start him over DK at Nyj or Rome vs MN?

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Week 1 redraft should be chalk. Free WSIS square on the bingo card. Start the players you drafted in that order.

Dynasty gets a little quirkier.

So, you agree I should start Jameson @ GB over Worthy v the Chargers. After all, I drafted Jameson four picks before Worthy.

Drafts don't always present such clear choices. I don't think I am the only one who has drafted a player they rate lower than another player earlier because of ADP and trying to farm value.

I think you should start both of them.

I am starting Jameson. Would you start worthy over D'Andre Swift or David Montgomery? I did draft both of them before Worthy.

Rice out, Hollywood ailing, Kelce whipped, start Worthy

I don’t know why Worthy over either of those backs is a question. Especially during Rice’s suspension.

 

[-OZ-]

Bill WAS rb Vs Giants

Rhamondre NE rb vs las vegas

I have this choice and I’m rolling out Bill. Too much smoke for there not to be fire.

That said, that’s also in part to RS being Q and no disclosure about what his injury has been. If that clears up this will be a harder choice.

I’d start Bill if you’re either favored comfortably or need to take the risk. But I think RS is a safer 5-10 points.

Edit - I hadn’t heard about an injury. That could change things

 

[-OZ-]

Week 1 redraft should be chalk. Free WSIS square on the bingo card. Start the players you drafted in that order.

Dynasty gets a little quirkier.

So, you agree I should start Jameson @ GB over Worthy v the Chargers. After all, I drafted Jameson four picks before Worthy.

Drafts don't always present such clear choices. I don't think I am the only one who has drafted a player they rate lower than another player earlier because of ADP and trying to farm value.

I think you should start both of them.

I am starting Jameson. Would you start worthy over D'Andre Swift or David Montgomery? I did draft both of them before Worthy.

Rice out, Hollywood ailing, Kelce whipped, start Worthy

I don’t know why Worthy over either of those backs is a question. Especially during Rice’s suspension.

Yeah, I need swift to perform but would happily bench him if I had worthy.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

SF PPR

Pick 2 QB - Bryce at Jax, Caleb v Min or nix v TEN. currently benching Caleb.

Agreed. Caleb is the bench here.

TE is there a good argument to bench Ertz vs the giants for Theo Johnson at WAS or Kincaid vs Baltimore?

I’d roll with Ertz. He’s the best of the trio and it’s game 1 so he’s healthy.

I am higher on Theo than most but I’m not starting him over Ertz.

Flex - Breece hall is benched vs the Steelers, but would anyone start him over DK at Nyj or Rome vs MN?

I’d go with the WRs. It’s a bad matchup for Hall, and the Allen drumbeat has been banging loudly all preseason. Plus we have no idea what that Jets offense really looks like.

Just seems smart to wait to see what Hall’s usage is. That’s one of those things where if Hall surprisingly has a big game you can live with it.

 

[NajehHejan]

SF PPR

Pick 2 QB - Bryce at Jax, Caleb v Min or nix v TEN. currently benching Caleb.

TE is there a good argument to bench Ertz vs the giants for Theo Johnson at WAS or Kincaid vs Baltimore?

Flex - Breece hall is benched vs the Steelers, but would anyone start him over DK at Nyj or Rome vs MN?

I’d bench Bryce. I think his late season surge was a fluke against weak competition

Do not bench ertz for those guys.

I would not put in Breece over either of those guys. Too risky with unknown role

 

[-OZ-]

I’d bench Bryce. I think his late season surge was a fluke against weak competition

This will be one of the more interesting things to watch. I disagree with you but I’ve been wrong once or twice before.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

I’d bench Bryce. I think his late season surge was a fluke against weak competition

This will be one of the more interesting things to watch. I disagree with you but I’ve been wrong once or twice before.

Yeah, I’m not a fan of the dwarf myself, but he was balling out at the end of the year. Top 5 FF QB down the stretch IIRC. And now he has Tet.

 

[Rubi]

Welcome Back!
Here we goooooooooo...
Fpc scoring:

Team A: Need ONE of the following:
A.Ekeler vs NYG
R.Stevenson vs LAV
J.K. Dobbins vs Tenn

Team B; Need ONE of the following:

A.Ekeler vs NYG
K.Shakir vs Balt.

 

[Chaka]

SF PPR

Pick 2 QB - Bryce at Jax, Caleb v Min or nix v TEN. currently benching Caleb.

TE is there a good argument to bench Ertz vs the giants for Theo Johnson at WAS or Kincaid vs Baltimore?

Flex - Breece hall is benched vs the Steelers, but would anyone start him over DK at Nyj or Rome vs MN?

Nix is an auto start in this scenario. He was the 5th (ish) QB off the board for a reason.

I do believe in Bryce this year and, I think he has a nice matchup relative to Caleb. So if you're feeling him, run with it.

Personally, I like Caleb at home here. I think he's physically more talented, has better a better mix if talent and veteran presence around him on O and I think Ben Johnson will get him right.

Caleb>Bryce

I probably go with Ertz but, TE isn't my strong suit. I literally have no idea who Theo Johnson is. I like Kincaid in theory but that seems like an offense designed to spread the ball around as much as possible.

Ertz>

I'd probably start Breece over Rome. He's much more proven and I don't think the Braelon Allen talk holds up to scrutiny.

Breece>Rome

I'm fine with starting DK over Breece. I think he's going to see a lot of targets in that offense. And even with Sauce, the matchup is better than for Breece.

DK>Breece

 

[Chaka]

I’m in a yardage heavy league PPR where TDs are hence undervalued. I have to decide flex:

Bill WAS rb Vs Giants

Rhamondre NE rb vs las vegas

I currently have Bill in there but usage is such an unknown with ekeler and Rodriguez. I’m tempted to put in rhamondre as he should rack up second half yards as I expect NE to be playing with a sizable lead

Bill pretty clearly because of the matchup and the talk. He and Henderson seem to be ascending and Rhamondre is Q.

Bill>Rhamondre

 

[Chaka]

Welcome Back!
Here we goooooooooo...
Fpc scoring:

Team A: Need ONE of the following:
A.Ekeler vs NYG
R.Stevenson vs LAV
J.K. Dobbins vs Tenn

Team B; Need ONE of the following:

A.Ekeler vs NYG
K.Shakir vs Balt.

Whelp, Rubi's back there goes my work week. Thank God I'm my own boss.

Dobbins against Tennessee is a smash start, IMO over the others. Ekeler's role may not change from last year and Rhamondre is just really hard to peg. Dobbins, I think, will see plenty of opps in a plus matchup.

Dobbins>Rhamondre/Ekeler

I probably go with Ekeler over Shakir but... That one will change 10 times between now and Sunday.

 

[Rubi]

Welcome Back!
Here we goooooooooo...
Fpc scoring:

Team A: Need ONE of the following:
A.Ekeler vs NYG
R.Stevenson vs LAV
J.K. Dobbins vs Tenn

Team B; Need ONE of the following:

A.Ekeler vs NYG
K.Shakir vs Balt.

Whelp, Rubi's back there goes my work week. Thank God I'm my own boss.

Dobbins against Tennessee is a smash start, IMO over the others. Ekeler's role may not change from last year and Rhamondre is just really hard to peg. Dobbins, I think, will see plenty of opps in a plus matchup.

Dobbins>Rhamondre/Ekeler

I probably go with Ekeler over Shakir but... That one will change 10 times between now and Sunday.

Thanks Chaka
Just think
As Karen Carpenter said.."We've only just begun..."

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Welcome Back!
Here we goooooooooo...
Fpc scoring:

Team A: Need ONE of the following:
A.Ekeler vs NYG
R.Stevenson vs LAV
J.K. Dobbins vs Tenn

Probably a 3-way tie, but I do like Ekeler early in the year at home.

That said if RS is healthy I’m probably starting him over Bill. It’s a nice matchup on paper, and at home.

I like Dobbins but I don’t know how that RB room will distribute touches and TEN seems like a tougher matchup.

Probably no bad answer here though - go with your gut.

Team B; Need ONE of the following:

A.Ekeler vs NYG
K.Shakir vs Balt.

I’m still on Eke here. I like Shakir, but IIRC he’s been banged up.

 

[Joe Bryant]

Love this.

 

[Joe Bryant]

Also, preach about the nickname thing.

My email box is full of "should I trade KBM for JPM?'

 

[Joe Bryant]

Pinned.

Please tag me when it should be unpinned and when next week's is live

 

[Chaka]

Also, preach about the nickname thing.

My email box is full of "should I trade KBM for JPM?'

LOL, Right!?!?!

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

Also, preach about the nickname thing.

My email box is full of "should I trade KBM for JPM?'

Reply with IDK

 

[LionOfGosforth]

Okay, I have two:

PPR league
Olave v Arizona
T. Tracy @ Was

I have Olave in ATM because I think it may be a better matchup and I think Olave is going to see a lot of targets in Kellen Moore's offense.

Caleb Williams v Minnesota
JJ McCarthy @ Chicago

I have Caleb in at the moment but it's really close. Kevin O'Connell is a legit QB whisperer and could coach a box of donuts to 4,000 yards and 30 TDs. JJ may be the best QB he has had too. But, Caleb is definitely a better runner and I like what I have seen in Ben Johnson's timing based offense. With the revamped OL and a solid supporting cast, I like Caleb ATM.

I like Olave and Caleb basically for the reasons you already mentioned, plus I always just prefer QBs that are at home if the rankings are close as a tie breaker. Thanks for doing this again this year!

 

[LionOfGosforth]

Here is my own question, non-ppr scoring, need just 1 flex but quite a few options

J.Connor @ Saints - solid non-ppr option
D.Smith vs Cowboys - hard to pin down his likely "good" games, could this be one?
T.Mcmillan @ Jaguars - think he's questionable but also don't think he's an auto-start yet anyway
M.Golden vs Lions - would probably like to wait a week before starting

Thanks

 

[Chaka]

Here is my own question, non-ppr scoring, need just 1 flex but quite a few options

J.Connor @ Saints - solid non-ppr option
D.Smith vs Cowboys - hard to pin down his likely "good" games, could this be one?
T.Mcmillan @ Jaguars - think he's questionable but also don't think he's an auto-start yet anyway
M.Golden vs Lions - would probably like to wait a week before starting

Thanks

I'm inclined to sit Golden in week one because it still feels like the GB receiver room is unsettled.

McMillan looks poised to see 10+ targets every week and it may be a decent matchup.

Love Devonta and he's a fine start but, it's hard to try and figure out how Dallas will respond this week but, if the offense comes to play this could be a track meet. It could also be the a bear down. And, less than any other team, the Eagles don't need to throw a lot near the GL which, caps the receivers.

Ultimately, I think the Saints look like the early favorite for the #1 pick in 2026 and I think that means Conner has the highest chance to find the end zone.

Conner>McMillan but very it's coin toss close.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Ok, I dug through my dynasty rosters and finally found a legit WSIS for @Chaka (or, uh, anyone)

New start-up. I’m already a little behind the 8-ball choosing between RS, Charbs, Kaleb Johnson, Allen, or Bill (who I moved up 8 spots to pick) as my RB2 behind Gibbs, so getting the 5-wide correct is important.

Pick 5 of these 6 WR:
AJB vs DAL, Lamb @ PHI, DJM Vs MIN, Deebo vs NYG, DeSmith Vs DAL, Jameson Williams @ CHI

At some point imma try to deal for a better RB2 (or hope one of my scrubs emerges) but in a new league everyone looks at their roster like so that’s gonna have to wait.

(At present I have DJM on the bench)