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Matt Okada evaluates fantasy football quarterback options for NFL week 1

NFL News • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 2:42 PM

Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Matt Okada evaluates fantasy football quarterback options for NFL week 1

Summary

Fantasy football analyst Matt Okada released his Week 1 quarterback recommendations for the 2026 NFL season. The assessment highlights Kyler Murray as he prepares for his first game as a member of the Vikings. Okada also provides guidance on whether players should bench Patrick Mahomes during the opening week of the season. These projections are part of a broader weekly series providing roster advice for fantasy participants. The commentary serves as a resource for setting lineups ahead of the initial round of games. Further analysis of player performance and matchup implications will continue throughout the 17-week schedule.

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Key Details

•Matt Okada provides weekly fantasy football start and sit advice.
•Kyler Murray plays his first game with the Vikings this week.
•The analysis covers quarterback options for the opening week of the 2026 season.
•The series is scheduled to run throughout the 17-week NFL regular season.

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2:42 PMNFL News — NFL Fantasy 2026 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Quarterbacks for Week 1 - NFL.com

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Is Kyler Murray set to start his Vikings career with a bang? Should Patrick Mahomes be on your bench? Check out all of Matt Okada's fantasy QB starts and sits for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.
— NFL Newsby Matt Okada

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