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Cleveland Browns running back Dylan Sampson rushed for 29 yards on 12 carries during Sunday's Week 1 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. He was much more productive and efficient through the air, catching all eight of his targets for 64 receiving yards. He finished with 16.9 points in PPR leagues, and he was still solid in half-PPR or standard formats thanks to his 93 total yards against the Bengals. Cleveland experimented with three different running backs on Sunday, but Sampson was far more efficient than Jerome Ford and Raheim Sanders. As a result, the rookie likely enters Week 2 as the Browns' No. 1 running back. However, he will face added competition next week when Quinshon Judkins makes his NFL debut. Judkins will likely be phased into the offense so that he has time to get acclimated, which means that he's not a major threat to Sampson's role right away. However, as the season goes on, expect the two rookies to provide each other with healthy competition on a weekly basis.

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Dynasty | Colts tight end Tyler Warren had seven catches for 76 yards in his NFL debut. Dynasty Analysis: Warren was as advertised and Daniel Jones looked his way a team-leading nine times on the day. It was about as good as you could have hoped for in his NFL debut as Warren looked the part of a long-term bona-fide TE1. The Colts were sharp today and it could be a mirage but the former Penn State star certainly justified the first round rookie pick managers spent on his services in week one.

Dynasty | Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman had six catches for 80 yards and a touchdown in a blowout win over Miami. Dynasty Analysis: Pittman had eight targets on the game and trailed only Tyler Warren (9) for the team lead on the day. Daniel Jones was solid and Pittman looks like a player who could have a bounce-back season. There could be some bumps along the road, but Pittman's ADP and ranking simply look a touch low at the moment.

Dynasty | Cardinals running back Trey Benson had 69 rushing yards, one catch and six receiving yards in a win against the Saints. Dynasty Analysis: Most of his damage came on a 52-yard gain. Still, James Conner didn't exactly look explosive and Benson (9 touches) competed with Conner (16) for meaningful time. There's a long way to go in the season but the idea that this could be a "1A and 1B" situation looks relatively valid. Benson is nowhere near lineups at the moment but he looks poised to get much more work this year.

Pittsburgh Steelers TE Jonnu Smith caught five passes for 15 yards and one touchdown against the New York Jets in Week 1. He was targeted six times during the game.

Fantasy Spin: Smith was a popular target for Aaron Rodgers in the opener but had all short yardage catches during the game. He will continue to share playing time with Pat Freiermuth and can be a No. 2 tight end in fantasy leagues most weeks.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones completed 22 of his 29 pass attempts for 272 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions during Sunday's Week 1 victory over the Miami Dolphins. He also added 26 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. The former first-round pick played clean, turnover-free football and took just one sack in his Colts debut. Some of his productivity may have been aided by a matchup against Miami's poor defense, but it's also possible that Jones is embarking on a career resurgence in Indianapolis. He'll get a much tougher test next week when he faces the Denver Broncos. Heading into Week 2, Jones ranks as a mid-to-low QB2 option in fantasy football.

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New England Patriots WR Stefon Diggs posted six receptions for 57 yards on seven targets in Week 1 against the Las Vegas Raiders in his team debut.

Fantasy Spin: Diggs was well on his way to a giant season in 2024 with the Houston Texans before a season-ending injury in late October. Diggs still has the potential to be a high-volume pass catcher and a fantasy stud, even at 31 years old. Treat him as a WR4 or flex fantasy option in PPR leagues heading into Week 2 at Miami.

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New England Patriots WR Mack Hollins, TE Austin Hooper and WR Kyle Williams each recorded one catch apiece in Week 1 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Hollins had a 3-yard grab with two targets, Hooper had a 10-yard catch on his lone target and Williams had a 12-yard snare on his only target.

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Arizona Cardinals S Budda Baker tallied 10 tackles - five solo - and broke up a pass play in Week 1 versus the New Orleans Saints.

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New England Patriots TE Hunter Henry posted four receptions for 66 yards on eight targets in Week 1 against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Fantasy Spin: Henry has some low-end TE1 ability in fantasy leagues of 12 or more teams. He and Drake Maye seem to have a nice rapport, and it's unlikely Austin Hooper will push him for a larger role. The Patriots travel to face the Miami Dolphins in Week 2, and they allowed seven grabs and 76 yards to Indianapolis Colts TE Tyler Warren in Week 1.

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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (head) returned to Sunday's game after being evaluated for a concussion. Nacua was on the receiving end of a head-to-head hit that left him bleeding, but he cleared the mandatory concussion check and was able to get back into the game. His return puts the Rams' offense at full strength. He and Davante Adams will continue to form one of the NFL's best wide receiver tandems, providing significant passing game support to Matthew Stafford in Week 1 and beyond. Nacua and Adams both have top-15 upside at the wide receiver position in fantasy football.

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Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson (shoulder) returned during the second quarter of Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Houston Texans. Parkinson had briefly exited the contest and was listed as questionable, but he was able to check back into the contest shortly thereafter. So far, he is the only Rams tight end with a reception, but he figures to face some positional competition from Tyler Higbee and Terrance Ferguson going forward.

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San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle (hamstring) left the Week 1 game against the Seattle Seahawks due to a hamstring injury, and he has been ruled out for the remainder of the game. He finishes with four receptions for 25 yards and a touchdown on four targets.

Fantasy Spin: It's uncertain if Kittle will be forced to miss additional playing time, but at least he had a touchdown before checking out. It certainly is a bit ominous that he was ruled out so quickly, however. Luke Farrell and Jake Tonges are the backup tight ends. It might mean more targets in the short term for Jauan Jennings, Ricky Pearsall, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and, perhaps, Christian McCaffrey and Brian Robinson Jr., too.

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New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara rushed 11 times for 45 yards and a touchdown and caught both of his targets for 12 yards in Week 1 versus the Arizona Cardinals.

Fantasy Spin: The Saints threw 46 times against Arizona, which begs the question: How did Kamara only see two targets? Regardless, Kamara's most significant contribution of the day came on an 18-yard run early in the second quarter in which he did not appear to get touched for the first 15 yards. New Orleans figures to be in a lot of negative game script this season, so expect Kamara's usage to tick upward beginning in Week 2 versus the San Francisco 49ers.

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Pittsburgh Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers went 22-for-30 for 244 yards and four touchdowns against the New York Jets in Week 1.

Fantasy Spin: Rodgers did not play during the preseason but was able to find success in the regular season opener. He connected with seven pass catchers during the game and likely will continue to spread the ball around during games. He can be a possible option in two-quarterback leagues next week but can be avoided in standard leagues.

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San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (hamstring) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Seattle Seahawks. At the time of his departure, he had caught four passes for 25 yards and one touchdown. The star tight end is one of the focal points of San Francisco's offense, and he has been able to stay relatively healthy, missing just two games in 2024. His injury represents a major concern for the Niners in Week 1 and beyond. Fantasy managers should monitor Kittle's practice status next week, as it's too early to tell whether this might be a multi-week absence. Luke Farrell will operate as the 49ers' primary tight end until Kittle can return.

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Los Angeles Rams tight end Colby Parkinson (shoulder) exited during the first half of Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Houston Texans. He is questionable to return. At the time of his departure, he had been targeted just once, resulting in a one-yard reception. Parkinson's injury comes at a time when the Rams couldn't afford to lose another pass-catcher. Moments earlier, Puka Nacua (head) exited to be evaluated for a concussion. Davante Adams remains Matthew Stafford's top target with Nacua and Parkinson sidelined, while players like Tyler Higbee and Tutu Atwell should also see additional opportunities in the passing game.

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Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku caught three passes for 37 yards against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. He was targeted six times during the game.

Fantasy Spin: The Browns used multiple options in the passing game in Week 1, so Njoku did not have as much success as he did in some games last week. He should still see a decent amount of targets next week and can be a low-end No. 1 tight end in most leagues.

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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (head) was taken to the locker room to be evaluated for a concussion during the first quarter of Sunday's Week 1 contest against the Houston Texans. He is questionable to return. The injury appeared quite serious as Nacua had blood running down his face after taking a hit to the head from Henry To'oTo'o. At the time of his departure, Nacua had four targets, three catches, and 23 receiving yards. When healthy, he is a low-end fantasy WR1 in fantasy football. Davante Adams will operate as Matthew Stafford's primary target with Nacua sidelined, while Colby Parkinson, Tyler Higbee, and Tutu Atwell also get involved in the passing game.

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Dynasty | Colts quarterback Daniel Jones completed 22-of-29 passes for 272 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions in a blowout win over Miami. Dynasty Analysis: Jones was on point all day and while the stat line isn't dominant, the Colts certainly were. The story here is partially Jones but maybe more about Anthony Richardson. In short, he's not close to seeing the field any time soon as the offense simply looked better today than it had in the last two seasons. Jones will be a solid QB2 until further notice and Richardson's ADP is going to continue sinking.

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