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Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Who Can You Trust in NFL's Week 1?

Twenty years ago, the original "Start Em', Sit Em" article was created to help fantasy managers stop agonizing over the tough decisions in their lineups. Now, SI Fantasy insider Michael Fabiano has brought the legendary write-up to Sports Illustrated, covering QBs, RBs, WRs, TEs, and K/DEFs.

Start 'Em & Sit 'Em is the ultimate weekly look at the NFL matchups and how they'll affect your fantasy football team. Fantasy superstars such as Patrick Mahomes and Christian McCaffrey will not be featured in this column. All player matchups are based on a PPR scoring system. For your final lineup decisions, be sure to check my weekly fantasy football lineup rankings.

Start 'Em, Sit 'Em - Week 1

QUARTERBACKS

RUNNING BACKS

WIDE RECEIVERS

TIGHT ENDS

KICKERS

DEFENSES

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