Fantasy Football 2023 - Risers and Fallers for Week 1

There are many factors that can cause the movement behind fantasy football’s biggest risers and fallers.

Injuries and recent signings are both factors. Some weeks we have suspensions and some weeks we have players and management having public disagreements over all kinds of things. Some of these big swings in perceived value are overreactions and some are valid. Our goal is to help you reach the right decision as to what is causing these changes and help you take advantage of them. These are the biggest movers in the last week.

As always this will not list defenses or kickers because well, they are defenses and kickers. This also does not reflect any Travis Kelce movements.

RISERS

Deon Jackson/Evan Hull - I put both of these together because they are both rising equally due to the unknown situation with Jonathan Taylor out for weeks, if not the season, and Zack Moss is out for week one at least. Jackson starts with the rookie Hull getting unexpected work.

Juwan Johnson - Johnson is now ranked TE1 on the depth chart over Foster Moreau even though Moreau was Carr’s pass catcher last year. Also, Derrick Carr is so high on Johnson's potential that he told his brother, David, to watch out for Johnson's fantasy football potential. That is enough for me.

Raheem Mostert - Jeff Wilson Jr. Is on the IR with abdomen issues and De'Von Achane is banged up with shoulder problems leaving Mostert a clear-cut RB1. Could we see Hunt added to the roster for next week?

Jaylen Warren - No news here. He is a great handcuff to Najee Harris and he is actually owned in almost 50% of the leagues now.

Van Jefferson - Jefferson should be at the top of everyone’s add list. The Rams defense is ranked in the bottom third of the league and they will be passing a lot to catch up. Especially in week one against the Seahawks. Cooper Kupp is on my bust list this year and is already hurt. Jefferson is now the number one target for Matthew Stafford.

FALLERS

Jeff Wilson,JR - Placed on the IR and will miss at least the first four games. With the Bye week at week 10 that will be five games he will not be in your lineup at least. It might be a good idea to check your waiver wire for a replacement.

Greg Dulcich - It looks like Adam Trautman has moved ahead of Dulcich on the depth chart. It should be noted that Trautman has worked with Sean Payton before so this is not a huge surprise. It would be hard to roster either for fantasy at this time.

Zach Ertz - Still uncertain if he can play this weekend. With most fantasy managers carrying only one TE it’s time to look for a more certain option.

Kendre Miller -Dealing with a hamstring issue it is unknown if he can play week one.

Allen Lazard - Another player dropping due to injury. Lazard has an AC Joint (shoulder) injury with can’t be good for a receiver. His status is still unknown for week one.