Week 1 Rankings, Props & Cheatsheets

Sep 03, 2025

Week 1 NFL Injury Report

Christian McCaffrey (Calf) — Expected to Play
Roschon Johnson (foot) — DNP; Likely OUT
Jaylen Wright (Leg) — OUT
Will Shipley (Ribs) — Exited Game

Christian Kirk (Hamstring) — OUT
Jake Bobo (Concussion) — OUT
Darnell Mooney (Shoulder) — Questionable
Jayden Reed (Foot) — Questionable
Dontayvion Wicks — Questionable
Xavier Worthy (Shoulder) — Exited Game; Expected to miss multiple weeks

Isaiah Likely (Foot) — OUT
Darren Waller (Hip) — OUT

Week 1 Rankings (1/2 PPR)

Every week, I’ll be LIVE on Mayo Media YouTube with Jake Ciely and Ian Hartitz at 1045am ET breaking down each position and taking your questions (if you’re in the live chat).

Week 1 Rankings, Starts, Sits | 2025 Week 1 NFL Injuries

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WEEK 1 RB

Bijan Robinson
Christian McCaffrey
Jahmyr Gibbs
Derrick Henry
Chase Brown
Jonathan Taylor
Ashton Jeanty
Bucky Irving
Chuba Hubbard
De'Von Achane
James Conner
Alvin Kamara
Josh Jacobs
Kyren Williams
James Cook
D'Andre Swift
Kenneth Walker
David Montgomery
Tyrone Tracy
Tony Pollard
TreVeyon Henderson
Aaron Jones
Breece Hall
Nick Chubb
Jaylen Warren
Austin Ekeler
RJ Harvey
Travis Etienne
Dylan Sampson
Zach Charbonnet
J.K. Dobbins
Kaleb Johnson
Jordan Mason
Jerome Ford
Braelon Allen
Justice Hill
Tank Bigsby
Ollie Gordon
Rhamondre Stevenson
Ty Johnson
Jacory Croskey-Merritt
Rachaad White
Kenneth Gainwell
Rico Dowdle
Brian Robinson
Emanuel Wilson
Ray Davis
Tyler Allgeier
Cam Skattebo
Trey Benson
Dameon Pierce
Kyle Monangai
Blake Corum
Woody Marks
Kendre Miller
Bhayshul Tuten
Samaje Perine
Sean Tucker
Julius Chestnut
DJ Giddens
Raheem Mostert
Raheim Sanders
Kyle Juszczyk
Tahj Brooks
Antonio Gibson
Jaleel McLaughlin
Emari Demercado
Alec Ingold
Dare Ogunbowale
Devin Singletary
Chris Brooks
Isaiah Davis
Jarquez Hunter
Chris Rodriguez

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WEEK 1 WR

Ja'Marr Chase
Puka Nacua
Malik Nabers
Nico Collins
Brian Thomas Jr.
Drake London
Justin Jefferson
Tee Higgins
Amon-Ra St. Brown
Jerry Jeudy
Davante Adams
Mike Evans
Garrett Wilson
Courtland Sutton
Terry McLaurin
Emeka Egbuka
Jakobi Meyers
Tetairoa McMillan
Tyreek Hill
D.J. Moore
Jaxon Smith-Njigba
Ricky Pearsall
Jameson Williams
DK Metcalf
Marvin Harrison Jr.
Cedric Tillman
Rashid Shaheed
Matthew Golden
Travis Hunter
Jauan Jennings
Chris Olave
Josh Downs
Khalil Shakir
Romeo Doubs
Deebo Samuel
Keon Coleman
Marvin Mims
Jaylen Waddle
Rome Odunze
Darnell Mooney
Adam Thielen
Stefon Diggs
Zay Flowers
Calvin Ridley
Cooper Kupp
Rashod Bateman
Joshua Palmer
Demario Douglas
Alec Pierce
Michael Pittman Jr.
Jayden Higgins
Darius Slayton
Michael Wilson
Tre Tucker
Wan'Dale Robinson
Kayshon Boutte
Ray-Ray McCloud
Xavier Legette
Noah Brown
DeAndre Hopkins
Tyler Lockett
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine
Olamide Zaccheaus
Roman Wilson
Isaac TeSlaa
Andrei Iosivas
Allen Lazard
Dont'e Thornton
Tutu Atwell
David Moore
Tory Horton
Calvin Austin III
Jalen Nailer
Greg Dortch
Elic Ayomanor
Devaughn Vele
Hunter Renfrow
Josh Reynolds
Troy Franklin
Pat Bryant

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WEEK 1 QB

Josh Allen
Lamar Jackson
Jayden Daniels
Joe Burrow
Bo Nix
Joe Flacco
Kyler Murray
Brock Purdy
Baker Mayfield
Drake Maye
Jared Goff
Trevor Lawrence
Justin Fields
Jordan Love
Caleb Williams
Bryce Young
J.J. McCarthy
Tua Tagovailoa
Geno Smith
C.J. Stroud
Daniel Jones
Sam Darnold
Aaron Rodgers
Michael Penix Jr.
Matthew Stafford
Russell Wilson
Cam Ward
Spencer Rattler

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WEEK 1 TE

George Kittle
Trey McBride
Brock Bowers
David Njoku
Tucker Kraft
T.J. Hockenson
Mark Andrews
Sam LaPorta
Evan Engram
Tyler Warren
Brenton Strange
Kyle Pitts
Hunter Henry
Zach Ertz
Mike Gesicki
Theo Johnson
Chigoziem Okonkwo
Jonnu Smith
Dalton Kincaid
Pat Freiermuth
Colston Loveland
Ja'Tavion Sanders
Mason Taylor
Darren Waller
Juwan Johnson
Dalton Schultz
AJ Barner
Tyler Higbee
Cole Kmet
Payne Durham