New Orleans Saints running back Latavius Murray goes up against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who were the best at defending the run in 2019. It’s a tough Week 1 matchup for fellow back Alvin Kamara as well, though it’s harder for Murray to produce here given that Kamara will dominate the share of the running back targets. That’s ultimately how tailbacks will have to produce

Miami Dolphins wide receiver DeVante Parker (hamstring) was limited during Wednesday’s practice. Head coach Brian Flores suggested that players dealing with injuries could have their playing time reduced. Preston Williams (knee) was limited as well, but both players are expected to play on Sunday versus the New England Patriots. Sadly for Parker, he’ll be matched up against Stephon Gilmore in this one. Parker is already

Miami Dolphins running back Matt Breida has a new organization, but didn’t gain much fantasy value. He’s listed as the backup to Jordan Howard, but Breida figures to split the carries with him. Sadly, he’ll get an unfavorable matchup against the New England Patriots in Week 1. The Pats allowed the least amount of fantasy points to running backs last season. The Dolphins are likely

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara faces a tough test in his first game of the 2020 season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Tampa Bay had the best run defense in the NFL in 2019 and returned the starters who helped make it possible. It’s certainly a tough matchup on the ground for Kamara, though the Buccaneers struggled to stop receiving backs in fantasy

Miami Dolphins running back Jordan Howard could be an interesting fantasy option with his new organization. He’ll likely split up the carries with Matt Breida, but that shouldn’t kill his value. Howard had success during his time with the Philadelphia Eagles last season. The Dolphins have Howard listed as their starter, but the New England Patriots aren’t an easy team to run against. The downside

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara faces a tough test in his first game of the 2020 season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Tampa Bay had the number one run defense in the NFL in 2019 and returned the starters on the defense who helped make it possible. It’s certainly a tough matchup on the ground for Kamara, though the Buccaneers struggled to stop

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick was named the starter, but his fantasy value will be dependent on their opponent. Sadly, Miami kicks off Week 1 versus the New England Patriots. A team that allowed the fewest amount of fantasy points to quarterbacks last season. The good news is, Fitzpatrick will likely be forced into plenty of pass-heavy game scripts. He could be a deep league

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (hamstring) is officially listed as having a hamstring injury ahead of Week 1 against the Saints, and he could be a game-time decision on Sunday. It’s especially alarming because Evans ended last season on Injured Reserve with a hamstring injury. Keep a close eye on the team’s No. 1 receiver’s practice status through the rest of the week.

The Minnesota Vikings placed defensive end Danielle Hunter (undisclosed) on Injured Reserve on Wednesday, meaning he’ll miss at least the first three games of the season. Hunter hasn’t practiced since last month with an undisclosed injury. The former LSU Tiger has 14.5 sacks in each of the last two years, but the Vikings will be without a key defensive playmaker early on. When healthy, the

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees could produce QB1 numbers in his first game of the 2020 season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Tampa Bay had an elite run defense last year but they were much more susceptible to the pass, meaning the volume will likely be there for the 41-year-old in this one. In his lone meeting against the Buccaneers in 2019, Brees completed

New England Patriots tight end Devin Asiasi has promising upside, but it remains to be seen how the team decides to use him. Currently, Ryan Izzo is listed as the starting tight end for Week 1 versus the Miami Dolphins. However, he’s likely there because of his excellent blocking ability. Asiasi should see some passes thrown his way, but it’s unclear how much action he’ll

New England Patriots wide receiver N’Keal Harry wasn’t too effective during his rookie season, but hopefully that will change. He has a favorable matchup against the Miami Dolphins in Week 1. The Pats don’t have many reliable receiving options besides Julian Edelman. Harry could be in for a big year, assuming he can stay healthy. He’ll likely see a heavy dose of targets during Week

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman could be in for a big game to kick off the season. He’ll get a favorable matchup against the Miami Dolphins, who allowed the fourth most fantasy points to receivers last season. The Pats don’t have many reliable and healthy options at receiver, which means Edelman will have a high volume of targets. The healthy of quarterback Cam

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead could see an increased workload in their Week 1 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. Damien Harris (hand) has been placed on the injured reserve. Sony Michel (foot) is likely going to be limited during their first game of the year. Which leaves, James White and Burkhead to do a majority of the work on the ground. White has

New England Patriots running back James White could make for an intriguing fantasy option for Week 1 against the Miami Dolphins. Damien Harris (hand) was placed on injured reserve, which means increased value for the rest of the backs. Sony Michel (foot) is expected to be limited for their first game. That leaves James White and Rex Burkhead to do a majority of the work

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (foot) has only been able to practice for two weeks following offseason surgery. The team is likely going to ease him back into action and have him on a snap count for Week 1 versus the Miami Dolphins. The good news for Michel is that Damien Harris (hand) landed on the injured reserve. Michel should see increased value

New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton was unsurprisingly named starter earlier this week. The 31-year-old has battled injuries the last couple of seasons, but appears to be healthy now. Newton doesn’t have great weapons in New England, but should be able to produce as a QB2. He’ll have high-end upside as possibly a QB1, assuming he can stay healthy. His first matchup will be against

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Bisi Johnson is listed as the No. 2 receiver on the Vikings depth chart heading into Week 1. Johnson has won the job over first-round pick Justin Jefferson after consistently making splash plays during training camp. It appears the Vikings coaching staff wants to reward that hard work, but Johnson will have a tough test in Week 1. Vikings quarterback Kirk

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is listed as third on the wide receiver depth chart heading into the team’s Week 1 matchup against the Packers. Jefferson was selected in the first round of the 2020 draft, but for now, he has been supplanted as a starter by teammate Bisi Johnson. Jefferson will carry plenty of fantasy value this year, especially in keeper leagues, but

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams will have a fantastic matchup in Week 1 against the Vikings. Adams will face a Vikings Defense that underwent an overhaul in the offseason and allowed the fifth-most fantasy points to opposing receivers in 2019. The Vikings also allowed the seventh-most receptions to receivers, and Adams, in particular, tore up their secondary last season. In two games against