Fantasy Football Start 'Em Sit 'Em 2022 NFL Week 1: Quarterback rankings

By Adam Hulse

Modified Nov 08, 2022 11:48 GMT

Week 1 Fantasy Football Quarterbacks: Sit 'Em

Quarterbacks to avoid in Week 1 Fantasy Football.

Matthew Stafford - Los Angeles Rams vs. Buffalo Bills

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Matthew Stafford is a solid quarterback option for the 2022 Fantasy Football season, but he may be best avoided in Week 1. There are a couple of factors working against him to open the season.

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The Buffalo Bills were the top-ranked defense in the NFL during the 2021 season and could potentially be better this year after adding Von Miller. A tough matchup, combined with the fact that Stafford is playing through an elbow injury after having surgery, makes him a player to avoid this week.

Tua Tagovailoa - Miami Dolphins vs. New England Patriots

Tua Tagovailoa is an interesting breakout candidate this year in Fantasy Football after a favorable offseason. The Miami Dolphins hired an offensive-minded head coach in Mike McDaniel while also acquiring superstar wide receiver Tyreek Hill.

While Tagovailoa has offered upside as a speculative quarterback this season, Week 1 may not be the time to start him. The New England Patriots defense always presents a stiff challenge, especially when they've had so much time to prepare for the upcoming game.

Aaron Rodgers - Green Bay Packers vs. Minnesota Vikings

While Aaron Rodgers has been named the NFL MVP for the last two consecutive seasons, it's reasonable to expect a slow start to this campaign. He will face a new challenge this season after the Green Bay Packers traded his best weapon in Davante Adams.

The Packers failed to add a significant replacement for Adams, but instead opted to go with a committee approach. Rodgers may need some time to find chemistry within his new scheme, especially with Allen Lazard nursing an ankle injury.