Analysts project NFL player stat lines and upset picks for Week 1
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Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Analysts are projecting individual player performances and potential game upsets as the NFL season begins this week. Predictions focus on specific stat lines and scoring possibilities for key athletes on the field. DeVonta Smith faces questions regarding his likelihood of finding the end zone during his opening matchup. Meanwhile, scrutiny surrounds the Jets as they look to secure their first interception of the year. Defensive players like Aidan Hutchinson are also subject to performance forecasts for the Sunday slate of games. These projections aim to identify potential fantasy sleepers and outcome shifts ahead of the official kickoff.
- •Analysts are evaluating potential Week 1 upset picks.
- •Projections examine the likelihood of DeVonta Smith scoring a touchdown.
- •The Jets enter the weekend looking for their first interception.
- •Aidan Hutchinson is the subject of defensive stat line predictions for Sunday.
- 12:17 PMESPN — 15 predictions for Week 1: Upset picks, fantasy sleepers, projected stat lines, more
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