It’s here. The long wait is over, and another fantasy football season is upon us.
Each Tuesday and Saturday during the season, ESPN fantasy analyst Eric Moody will ask our NFL Nation reporters the most pressing questions heading into the weekend and what to make of the fallout after games are played. Who is primed for a big performance, who is impacted by injuries, what roles may change? Here’s what our crew had to say about some of the biggest storylines heading into the weekend of Week 1.
With DJ Chark Jr. out and Adam Thielen questionable leading up to the Carolina Panthers‘ Week 1 matchup against the Falcons, how will rookie Bryce Young be impacted?
These were Young’s top wide receiver targets during the preseason, so there will be some impact although I expect Thielen will play. Chark will be missed but remember Young never had running back MIles Sanders in a preseason game and he will play a big role as a checkdown receiver in addition to his carries. Look for Young to rely heavily on rookie wide receiver Jonathan Mingo, who became more reliable late…
