Ranking 10 crucial fantasy football winners and losers from Week 1
Week 1 of the NFL campaign introduced major fantasy lineup shakeups highlighted by severe health setbacks to elite contributors. Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers suffered a torn meniscus that sidelines him for the opening contest and will keep him out for multiple weeks.
Meanwhile, New England receiver A.J. Brown landed on injured reserve following a high-ankle sprain in the kickoff matchup.
Elsewhere around opening week projections and outcomes, Jahmyr Gibbs topped the overall player board, while Trey McBride paced tight ends ahead of second-ranked Colston Loveland. Wide receiver rankings saw Ja'Marr Chase claim the top spot as Malik Nabers landed outside the first twelve, all amid strong early team showings by Buffalo and Cincinnati, high-powered offensive expectations for Chicago under Ben Johnson, and a disappointing defeat for the Los Angeles Chargers.
