Chris Dell breaks down his favorite players to start and sit at every position ahead of Week 1 using his top 200 rankings and cheat sheet. The guys run through the players that Chris is higher and lower on vs. the FantasyPros Expert Consensus Rankings (ECR), as well as looking at optimal strategy for defenses/kickers heading into Week 1 of the NFL season. Who are the most popular fantasy QBs that belong on benches this weekend, and what does that say about the season-long stock for guys like Dak Prescott and Brock Purdy facing tough Week 1 matchups? When is the right time to buy or fade RBs with tougher defensive opponents than others this weekend, and where does put commonly-drafted players like D'Andre Swift, Ezekiel Elliott and Kyren Williams? Why is Chris so high on Texans wide receivers Nico Collins and Tank Dell, and how does he feel about top opening week matchups to exploit for young wideouts with upside in Malik Nabers and D.J. Moore? Also, the guys look at some sleepers at tight end, D/ST and kicker to consider to wrap up the show. Chris is the founder of BettingPredators.com and the former fantasy football and sports betting lead analyst for ESPN 97.5. He recently won first place out of 235 analysts in the FantasyPros’ 2023 Fantasy Football NFL Draft Accuracy rankings competition. For more fantasy football content, including Chris' Top 200 weekly ranks & '30 in 30' strategy series, visit post-gazette.com/sports/fantasy-football. The BetLife podcast is proudly presented by BettingPredators.com and Go Baller Media, a portfolio company of Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert. Follow Chris Dell (@MaddJournalist) and Mackenzie Rivers (@Mackenrivers) on X.
