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Analysts predict fantasy football trends for Week 1 of 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 10:08 AM

Last updated Sep 11, 2026

Analysts predict fantasy football trends for Week 1 of 2026 season

Summary

The 2026 NFL season continues with a 13-game slate on Sunday, September 13, following the initial kickoff games earlier in the week. Fantasy analysts project varied performances for the opening round of play. Kenneth Walker may see increased carries for the Chiefs as Patrick Mahomes returns from knee surgery. Rookie receiver Makai Lemon faces a favorable matchup against the Washington Commanders, while Kirk Cousins draws a start for the Las Vegas Raiders against the Miami Dolphins. Conversely, Josh Allen could face defensive pressure against the Texans. These projections arrive as fantasy managers set lineups for the first full Sunday of professional football.

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•Kenneth Walker is expected to take on a larger rushing workload for the Chiefs.
•Makai Lemon enters his first NFL game as a starter for the Eagles.
•Kirk Cousins starts for the Raiders in place of rookie Fernando Mendoza.
•The Texans lead the league in defensive efficiency against passing attempts.

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